ORLANDO, Fla. --- Fortress Construction Group, Inc. recently started construction of a new $1.4 Million, 12,000 square foot medical facility at 326 N. Mills Ave. for the Central Florida Pulmonary Group (CFPG).
Charles Ayers, president of Fortress Construction Group, Inc. said the project includes the state-of-the-art medical facility along with new parking and complete renovation of existing medical offices. The renovation/design pricing is still in process.
The project is a challenging one, Ayers said.
The site is relatively small, with the existing 7,500 square foot medical office building that will remain open while construction is under way, Ayers explained.
James Garritani, R.A. of DDP Architects P.A. designed the new facility.
“Our focus was to soften the transition between the commercial buildings of Mills Avenue and the adjacent historic residential areas,” Garritani said.
“The City of Orlando was very helpful in accommodating the needs of the client and helping to craft a compatible design at the streetscape level,” he said.
Ayers said the new medical facility, expected to open by the end of this year, will accommodate future growth.
Central Florida Pulmonary Group, which specializes in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine, expects to add about 20 new positions over the next two years. The new facility will provide a variety of services including Respiratory Therapy, the CFPG Institute of Sleep Medicine, CT Scan, DEXA Scan, and a Drive-Through Pharmacy.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
First GREEN Bank Celebrates Saturday Grand Opening with Live Music and a Host of Family-Oriented Activities
ORMOND BEACH – Rain drops and cloudy skies didn’t dampen Saturday’s (6/9) grand opening of the First GREEN Bank at 175 W. Granada Blvd. or prevent bank officials from enlightening the community to the bank’s respect for the environment.
Nestled alongside the tents sheltering singers, a caricature artist, a face-painter and a balloon-twister were exhibits of battery-operated cars, solar-energy products and complimentary all-natural hot dogs.
“We encourage our employees to be green by recycling and using less water and electricity,” said Chairman and CEO Kenneth E. LaRoe, as he gestured toward an hybrid Prius, one of 12 logoed company cars that are used by couriers and other employees. “We also hope that our motto of ‘a local bank with a global mission’ will resonate with customers as well.”
First GREEN Bank was named Florida’s 2011 Green Company of the Year by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Central Florida Chapter. The company’s 12,000 square foot Mount Dora headquarters is only the second privately built commercial building in Florida to qualify for the Council’s Platinum LEED certification. The bank has another branch in Clermont and plans to open an Orlando branch by the end of this year, he said.
The 6,000 square foot Ormond Beach branch, which is being leased for the next three years, is slated for a transformation soon, according to Market Executive Jim Hester.
“We haven’t made a lot of changes here yet,” said Hester, a native of Ormond Beach. “But, we plan to replace all of the lighting and plumbing to make it a more sustainable building. We’d also like to put in an electric car-charging station and solar panels.”
Hester, who manages five employees in Ormond Beach, said the branch office opened in February and held a standing room-only mixer last Thursday 6/7 during a torrential downpour.
“It was phenomenal,” he said. “It was flooding outside and we probably had 150 people in here. It’s going so well here that we might build our own building like we did in Mount Dora.”
And, according to Head Teller Susette Drogo the environment isn’t the only thing important to the leaders of First GREEN Bank.
“They also like to take care of their employees,” she said, referring to zero interest loans available to employees who purchase cars that get more than 30 mpg, and to an area in the office with exercise machines. “We have some healthy rowing competition going on right now.”
LaRoe said he would like to hire only employees who are already environmentally conscious for his bank, but that isn’t always feasible.
“I’d like all of our employees to be green, but it’s easier to hire a good banker and then teach them to live green.”
Nestled alongside the tents sheltering singers, a caricature artist, a face-painter and a balloon-twister were exhibits of battery-operated cars, solar-energy products and complimentary all-natural hot dogs.
“We encourage our employees to be green by recycling and using less water and electricity,” said Chairman and CEO Kenneth E. LaRoe, as he gestured toward an hybrid Prius, one of 12 logoed company cars that are used by couriers and other employees. “We also hope that our motto of ‘a local bank with a global mission’ will resonate with customers as well.”
First GREEN Bank was named Florida’s 2011 Green Company of the Year by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Central Florida Chapter. The company’s 12,000 square foot Mount Dora headquarters is only the second privately built commercial building in Florida to qualify for the Council’s Platinum LEED certification. The bank has another branch in Clermont and plans to open an Orlando branch by the end of this year, he said.
The 6,000 square foot Ormond Beach branch, which is being leased for the next three years, is slated for a transformation soon, according to Market Executive Jim Hester.
“We haven’t made a lot of changes here yet,” said Hester, a native of Ormond Beach. “But, we plan to replace all of the lighting and plumbing to make it a more sustainable building. We’d also like to put in an electric car-charging station and solar panels.”
Hester, who manages five employees in Ormond Beach, said the branch office opened in February and held a standing room-only mixer last Thursday 6/7 during a torrential downpour.
“It was phenomenal,” he said. “It was flooding outside and we probably had 150 people in here. It’s going so well here that we might build our own building like we did in Mount Dora.”
And, according to Head Teller Susette Drogo the environment isn’t the only thing important to the leaders of First GREEN Bank.
“They also like to take care of their employees,” she said, referring to zero interest loans available to employees who purchase cars that get more than 30 mpg, and to an area in the office with exercise machines. “We have some healthy rowing competition going on right now.”
LaRoe said he would like to hire only employees who are already environmentally conscious for his bank, but that isn’t always feasible.
“I’d like all of our employees to be green, but it’s easier to hire a good banker and then teach them to live green.”
Henin Homes at Riviera Bella offers free upgrades worth $15,000 on new homes purchased by June 30
DEBARY, Fla. --- Riviera Bella, the award-winning gated, luxury community overlooking the St. Johns River in DeBary, is offering home buyers in June up to $15,000 worth of free upgrades on new homes purchased by June 30.
Jerome Henin, president of Henin Homes at Riviera Bella, said upgrades can include anything from porches, wood flooring, a patio and swimming pool to French doors, garage extension, granite countertops an energy saving package and other options.
Only 17 home sites remain for sale at Riviera Bella, where Henin Homes is building luxury homes that range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 4,500 square feet priced from $193,900.
Jerome Henin, president of Henin Homes at Riviera Bella, said upgrades can include anything from porches, wood flooring, a patio and swimming pool to French doors, garage extension, granite countertops an energy saving package and other options.
Only 17 home sites remain for sale at Riviera Bella, where Henin Homes is building luxury homes that range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 4,500 square feet priced from $193,900.
Friday, June 15, 2012
ICI Homes Names Jeff D. Moore Sales Associate at Water’s Edge in Port Orange
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- ICI Homes has named Jeff D. Moore sales associate at the ICI’s community of Water’s Edge in Port Orange.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said Moore has eight years of experience in residential sales at Coldwell Banker Condostore and La Florida Coastal Properties LLC Ocean Vistas, where he received the top producer and rookie of the year awards.
An Ormond Beach resident, Moore also received over a dozen military awards while serving in the US Navy prior to starting his real estate career.
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said Moore has eight years of experience in residential sales at Coldwell Banker Condostore and La Florida Coastal Properties LLC Ocean Vistas, where he received the top producer and rookie of the year awards.
An Ormond Beach resident, Moore also received over a dozen military awards while serving in the US Navy prior to starting his real estate career.
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects awarded contract to design interiors for Salt Therapy offices in The Villages
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park was recently awarded the contract to design interiors for the Salt Therapy Room at Lady Lake Crossings in The Villages.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the project includes 2,000 square feet of space.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the project includes 2,000 square feet of space.
Lennar and Universal American Mortgage to host Home Buyer’s Expo July 14 at Thousand Oaks in Trinity in Pasco County
TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division, which ranks as the number one home builder in the Tampa Bay and Orlando regions, and its Universal American Mortgage Corp., (UAMC) will host a free Home Buyer’s Expo from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Thousand Oaks in Trinity, 9885 Trumpet Vine Loop off Trinity Blvd. south of S.R. 54 in Pasco County.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said mortgage lending professionals from UAMC and new home counselors from Lennar will be on hand to offer free credit evaluations, answer any questions about mortgage loans, interest rates and financing options. Home buyers at the expo can get pre-qualified to find out how much home they can afford, he added.
Metheny said admission to the Home Buyers Expo is free and the public is invited. Lunch will be provided, Metheny said. For more information and to RSVP call 813-917-9080 or visit www.Lennar.com
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said mortgage lending professionals from UAMC and new home counselors from Lennar will be on hand to offer free credit evaluations, answer any questions about mortgage loans, interest rates and financing options. Home buyers at the expo can get pre-qualified to find out how much home they can afford, he added.
Metheny said admission to the Home Buyers Expo is free and the public is invited. Lunch will be provided, Metheny said. For more information and to RSVP call 813-917-9080 or visit www.Lennar.com
NAI Realvest Negotiates Office Expansion Lease in Deerfield Beach for TLC Engineering for Architecture
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated an expansion lease agreement for 7,250 square feet of office space in suite 250 at 800 Fairway Drive in Deerfield Beach.
NAI Realvest Principals Paul P. Partyka and Christie Alexander, CCIM along with George Livingston, chairman of the firm, represented the Orlando-based tenant TLC Engineering for Architecture, one of the largest engineering firms in the Southeast.
TLC Engineering, which also has Florida locations in Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, now leases a total of 14,500 square feet in the Deerfield office. “This expanded space will accommodate TLC’s approaching business growth,” Partyka said.
The landlord, Western National Life Insurance Company of Amarillo, Texas was represented in the transaction by Madelayne Garcia of Stiles Realty.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
NAI Realvest Principals Paul P. Partyka and Christie Alexander, CCIM along with George Livingston, chairman of the firm, represented the Orlando-based tenant TLC Engineering for Architecture, one of the largest engineering firms in the Southeast.
TLC Engineering, which also has Florida locations in Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, now leases a total of 14,500 square feet in the Deerfield office. “This expanded space will accommodate TLC’s approaching business growth,” Partyka said.
The landlord, Western National Life Insurance Company of Amarillo, Texas was represented in the transaction by Madelayne Garcia of Stiles Realty.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
First Green Bank is First in Florida accepted in Global Alliance for Banking on Values
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – First Green Bank, the Lake County-based bank that ranks as one of the greenest banks in the U.S., has been accepted as the first Florida bank to join the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, the leading independent network of banks to foster sustainable banking practices worldwide.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the Global Alliance for Banking on Values was founded in 2003 and currently has 16 members in 12 countries worldwide, including the U.S., Canada, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Peru, Bolivia, El Salvador, Bangladesh and Mongolia.
“First Green Bank is the first U.S. bank east of the Mississippi River to be accepted in the Global Alliance for Banking on Values,” LaRoe said.
LaRoe said the Global Alliance for Banking on Values was founded to offer bankers an alternative to the dominant banking model that has alienated people and whole nations as a result of the current economic crisis.
“The Alliance is comprised of member banks who strongly desire to foster sustainable banking practices, to manage banks that are responsible community institutions,” LaRoe explained.
“There is a real and urgent need for a value-based banking model that seeks to finance entrepreneurs who build their enterprises, create job growth and support communities,” LaRoe said.
Global Alliance for Banking on Values member banks report combined assets of more than $26 billion with banking operations in 24 countries.
First Green Bank, with branches in Ormond Beach and Clermont has assets as of May 31 of $190 million.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the Global Alliance for Banking on Values was founded in 2003 and currently has 16 members in 12 countries worldwide, including the U.S., Canada, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Peru, Bolivia, El Salvador, Bangladesh and Mongolia.
“First Green Bank is the first U.S. bank east of the Mississippi River to be accepted in the Global Alliance for Banking on Values,” LaRoe said.
LaRoe said the Global Alliance for Banking on Values was founded to offer bankers an alternative to the dominant banking model that has alienated people and whole nations as a result of the current economic crisis.
“The Alliance is comprised of member banks who strongly desire to foster sustainable banking practices, to manage banks that are responsible community institutions,” LaRoe explained.
“There is a real and urgent need for a value-based banking model that seeks to finance entrepreneurs who build their enterprises, create job growth and support communities,” LaRoe said.
Global Alliance for Banking on Values member banks report combined assets of more than $26 billion with banking operations in 24 countries.
First Green Bank, with branches in Ormond Beach and Clermont has assets as of May 31 of $190 million.
ICI Homes Appoints New Sales Associate in the Jacksonville Region
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- ICI Homes, which ranks as one of the largest and most active luxury home builders and luxury community developers in the U.S., recently named a new sales associate in the Jacksonville region.
Don Wilford, north Florida division president for ICI Homes said Thomas R. Drakos, a veteran real estate broker with 28 years of experience was appointed a sales associate at ICI’s community of Tidewater in north Jacksonville.
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Don Wilford, north Florida division president for ICI Homes said Thomas R. Drakos, a veteran real estate broker with 28 years of experience was appointed a sales associate at ICI’s community of Tidewater in north Jacksonville.
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Appoints Three Top Professionals to Staff Positions
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, has appointed three top professionals to staff positions at the firm, which ranks as one of the largest designers of retail space in the U.S.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson, said the firm has appointed James Solomon senior project coordinator. Solomon earned his Associates Degree in Architectural Design and Construction Technology from Seminole State College and has more than 14 years of experience in architecture and project development.
Cuhaci & Peterson appointed Travis Read, E.I., graduate engineer-mechanical. Read earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree from the University of Central Florida and has recently passed his E.I. exam.
Peterson said the firm recently appointed Justin May senior project coordinator. May earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Florida Atlantic University.
May is a LEED Accredited professional with more than six years of experience in project development.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson, said the firm has appointed James Solomon senior project coordinator. Solomon earned his Associates Degree in Architectural Design and Construction Technology from Seminole State College and has more than 14 years of experience in architecture and project development.
Cuhaci & Peterson appointed Travis Read, E.I., graduate engineer-mechanical. Read earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree from the University of Central Florida and has recently passed his E.I. exam.
Peterson said the firm recently appointed Justin May senior project coordinator. May earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Florida Atlantic University.
May is a LEED Accredited professional with more than six years of experience in project development.
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