KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- Fortress Construction Group of Longwood was recently awarded the contract to provide tenant improvements for a doctors group and pharmacy at Southport Plaza, located at the intersection of Poinciana Blvd. and Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee.
Charles Ayers, president of Fortress Construction Group, Inc. said the work is underway.
The project totals 3,300 square feet of medical space and a 2,200 square foot pharmacy. Together, the contracts are valued at more than $200,000.
Southport Plaza II LLC., based in Boca Raton is the developer.
The new tenants are Central Florida Primary Physicians and Tirumala Pharmacy.
Ayers said James Garritani of DDP Architects P.A. in Longwood designed the tenant improvements for Central Florida Primary Physicians Rabits & Associates of Mount Dora served as architects for Tirumala Pharmacy.
Ayers said work should be completed by the end of September.
Visit www.Fortressconstructiongroup.com
Friday, August 17, 2012
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Appoints Joseph M. Schultz II International Home Consultant
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Joseph M. Schultz II an International Luxury Home Consultant in the firm’s Orlando/Dr Phillips Marketing Center.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Schultz is an Orlando area resident who attended the University of Central Florida and plans to specialize in the sales of homes valued in the $500,000 to $750,000 range.
Schultz who recently earned his Florida Realtor license, enjoyed an earlier career as a marketing and nightlife consultant helping to further the careers of such platinum recording artists as Jay-Z, Ludacris and Musiq Soulchild. Ten years ago Schultz formed Dream Marketing Group Inc., a strategic marketing and brand management company with a client list that includes Def Jam Recordings, HBO and Motorola.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Schultz is an Orlando area resident who attended the University of Central Florida and plans to specialize in the sales of homes valued in the $500,000 to $750,000 range.
Schultz who recently earned his Florida Realtor license, enjoyed an earlier career as a marketing and nightlife consultant helping to further the careers of such platinum recording artists as Jay-Z, Ludacris and Musiq Soulchild. Ten years ago Schultz formed Dream Marketing Group Inc., a strategic marketing and brand management company with a client list that includes Def Jam Recordings, HBO and Motorola.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida Eyes Big Growth in Mortgage Refinancing in Central Florida
LAKE MARY, Fla. --- As many as half of all home owners in Central Florida could benefit from refinancing their current residential mortgage, according to market data from Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, Inc.
Matt Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, said his company projected that the huge number of candidates who qualify for lower interest mortgage refinancing will fuel its growth over the next five years.
In the past 17 months Integrity Home Loan has opened two new offices in Central Florida and two more out of state. At least three more Florida offices are planned over the next 12 months.
“Home owners who can reduce their current mortgage interest rate by at least one percent are the best candidates for mortgage refinancing,” Malloy said.
Typically, refinancing residential mortgages will reduce mortgage rates by one to two and one-half percent, which in turn could reduce monthly payments for principal and interest by $150 to $300, depending on size of the mortgage.
Malloy said most home owners whose mortgage is current will likely qualify to refinance their current mortgage.
Residential mortgages that are less than 10 years old will likely benefit most from refinancing, Malloy said.
Homeowners whose mortgages were written before June 1 qualify for a special program underwritten by the U.S. government — HARP, The Home Affordability Reduction Program.
“The availability of residential mortgage capital for qualified home owners, along with programs such as HARP, have a huge market of potential home owner candidates who could benefit,” Malloy said.
“We mean to be their best resource for refinancing,” Malloy said.
Matt Malloy, president of Integrity Home Loan of Central Florida, said his company projected that the huge number of candidates who qualify for lower interest mortgage refinancing will fuel its growth over the next five years.
In the past 17 months Integrity Home Loan has opened two new offices in Central Florida and two more out of state. At least three more Florida offices are planned over the next 12 months.
“Home owners who can reduce their current mortgage interest rate by at least one percent are the best candidates for mortgage refinancing,” Malloy said.
Typically, refinancing residential mortgages will reduce mortgage rates by one to two and one-half percent, which in turn could reduce monthly payments for principal and interest by $150 to $300, depending on size of the mortgage.
Malloy said most home owners whose mortgage is current will likely qualify to refinance their current mortgage.
Residential mortgages that are less than 10 years old will likely benefit most from refinancing, Malloy said.
Homeowners whose mortgages were written before June 1 qualify for a special program underwritten by the U.S. government — HARP, The Home Affordability Reduction Program.
“The availability of residential mortgage capital for qualified home owners, along with programs such as HARP, have a huge market of potential home owner candidates who could benefit,” Malloy said.
“We mean to be their best resource for refinancing,” Malloy said.
ICI Homes recently started construction of new move-in ready home at Grand Hampton in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. -- ICI Homes, the award-winning community developer and luxury home builder headquartered in Daytona Beach started construction on a move-in ready home at Grand Hampton on Dunham Station Drive off Grand Hampton Drive and E. County Line Rd. near Wesley Chapel.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said new four, five and six bedroom single family homes in the third phase at Grand Hampton are priced from the $360s to more than $500,000 and range in size from 2,600 square feet of living space to 3,898 square feet.
The move-in ready home underway is ICI’s Teramo floor plan, with five bedrooms, four baths and a three-car garage, Messina said.
The home will be ready for move-in by December.
For more information go to www.icihomes.com.
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 new four, five and six bedroom single family homes in the third phase at Grand Hampton are priced from the $360s to more than $500,000 and range in size from 2,600 square feet of living space to 3,898 square feet.
The move-in ready home underway is ICI’s Teramo floor plan, with five bedrooms, four baths and a three-car garage, Messina said.
The home will be ready for move-in by December.
For more information go to www.icihomes.com.
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.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
PORT ORANGE-BASED LAW FIRM TO SPONSOR ANNUAL NEW SMYRNA BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
NEW SMYRNA BEACH – This year’s New Smyrna Beach Shrimp and Seafood Festival – scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday8/16 on Flagler Avenue – is being presented by the Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra.
The 5th annual-event, which is sponsored by the Merchants of Flagler Avenue and a host of local sponsors, will include live musical groups and other family entertainment like a kids’ zone and community displays.
A highlight of the festival will be the “Best on the Beach” cooking competition, as well as a variety of shrimp and other seafood available to hungry patrons, according to Jessica Eckelbarger, marketing director for the personal-injury law firm.
“Our firm is always happy to sponsor this event as it showcases the delicious seafood dishes created by talented chefs right here in Volusia County,” she said.
The event is free and food will be sold individually by local vendors. For details, call 386-795-1060.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
The 5th annual-event, which is sponsored by the Merchants of Flagler Avenue and a host of local sponsors, will include live musical groups and other family entertainment like a kids’ zone and community displays.
A highlight of the festival will be the “Best on the Beach” cooking competition, as well as a variety of shrimp and other seafood available to hungry patrons, according to Jessica Eckelbarger, marketing director for the personal-injury law firm.
“Our firm is always happy to sponsor this event as it showcases the delicious seafood dishes created by talented chefs right here in Volusia County,” she said.
The event is free and food will be sold individually by local vendors. For details, call 386-795-1060.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
NAI Realvest named exclusive Leasing Agents for Prime Industrial Facility in East Orlando
MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest has been named exclusive leasing agents for a prime 9,000± square foot industrial office-warehouse facility located between Colonial Drive and University Blvd. at 2169 N. Forsyth Rd. in east Orlando.
NAI Realvest principal Michael Heidrich---one of the Central Florida region’s leading brokers of land and industrial properties--- is leasing agent for the property.
“This facility offers a unique combination of location, site planning, design, construction and infrastructure that makes it highly desirable,” Heidrich said.
The former Ground Control Landscaping headquarters facility offers 9,000 square feet of secure office and warehouse space, including a 1,800± square foot mezzanine with seven private offices and an open work area.
Heidrich said the ground floor includes 2,200 square feet of air conditioned office space with a large training room and kitchen, five offices, two large work areas and two rest rooms. The large work areas could serve as parts inventory or secure storage areas, Heidrich explained.
With six thousand square feet of warehouse space accessed through four grade-level overhead doors -- three are 12' by 12' and one is 10' by 10' -- the facility could accommodate large industrial users, Heidrich said.
Indoors, the building is equipped with a compressor and air lines, and 18 feet of clear height is brightly lit by energy-efficient bay lights.
“This is a very clean, efficiently laid-out contractor's office and warehouse and one of the key attractions is the neatly graveled and fenced yard that could accommodate a whole fleet of service vehicles or trucks,” Heidrich said.
Heidrich said the facility is available for lease at $9,000/month NNN.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, 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. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built 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 principal Michael Heidrich---one of the Central Florida region’s leading brokers of land and industrial properties--- is leasing agent for the property.
“This facility offers a unique combination of location, site planning, design, construction and infrastructure that makes it highly desirable,” Heidrich said.
The former Ground Control Landscaping headquarters facility offers 9,000 square feet of secure office and warehouse space, including a 1,800± square foot mezzanine with seven private offices and an open work area.
Heidrich said the ground floor includes 2,200 square feet of air conditioned office space with a large training room and kitchen, five offices, two large work areas and two rest rooms. The large work areas could serve as parts inventory or secure storage areas, Heidrich explained.
With six thousand square feet of warehouse space accessed through four grade-level overhead doors -- three are 12' by 12' and one is 10' by 10' -- the facility could accommodate large industrial users, Heidrich said.
Indoors, the building is equipped with a compressor and air lines, and 18 feet of clear height is brightly lit by energy-efficient bay lights.
“This is a very clean, efficiently laid-out contractor's office and warehouse and one of the key attractions is the neatly graveled and fenced yard that could accommodate a whole fleet of service vehicles or trucks,” Heidrich said.
Heidrich said the facility is available for lease at $9,000/month NNN.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, 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. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built 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.
Kings Ridge Golf Club Hosts 31 Wounded Veterans for Nine-Hole Wounded Warrior Scramble Tournament
CLERMONT, Fla. --- Kings Ridge Golf Club recently hosted a nine-hole scramble tournament for 31 participants in the Fairways for Wounded Warriors golf program, which links wounded veterans with sponsoring clubs and volunteers to help rehabilitate and rejuvenate the returning veterans.
Jay Scruggs, general manager of Kings Ridge Golf Club, said four Kings Ridge Golf Club members played the round with each wounded veteran.
The tournament included prizes and a luncheon when play concluded.
Rocky Nicholson, a golf coordinator at Kings Ridge, helped organize the tournament.
At the same time, Scruggs said Kings Ridge Golf Club has been selling $3 souvenir American Flags to raise money for the Wounded Warriors project.
Jay Scruggs, general manager of Kings Ridge Golf Club, said four Kings Ridge Golf Club members played the round with each wounded veteran.
The tournament included prizes and a luncheon when play concluded.
Rocky Nicholson, a golf coordinator at Kings Ridge, helped organize the tournament.
At the same time, Scruggs said Kings Ridge Golf Club has been selling $3 souvenir American Flags to raise money for the Wounded Warriors project.
Celebration Golf Management Executive Vice President Kenny Nairn to Board of Fairways for Warriors Foundation
CELEBRATION, Fla. --- Kenny Nairn, executive vice president of Celebration Golf Management, which operates nine golf courses in the Central Florida region, has been named to the board of directors of the Fairways for Warriors Foundation, a charitable organization that provides golf lessons and outings to help rehabilitate wounded service men and women.
Nairn, a Scottish PGA golf professional with more than 22 years of experience as a pro golfer, said he was delighted with the appointment.
“The Fairways for Warriors Foundation has a noble mission and I am proud to be a part of it,” Nairn said.
Celebration Golf Management has played a leading role in fundraising and activities for the foundation, according to its president, Gene Garrote.
Visit http://fairwaysforwarriors.org/
Nairn, a Scottish PGA golf professional with more than 22 years of experience as a pro golfer, said he was delighted with the appointment.
“The Fairways for Warriors Foundation has a noble mission and I am proud to be a part of it,” Nairn said.
Celebration Golf Management has played a leading role in fundraising and activities for the foundation, according to its president, Gene Garrote.
Visit http://fairwaysforwarriors.org/
Stonegate Golf Club's Kurt Frizzell earns qualifying marks in PGA Players Ability Test, eyes PGA Class A pro status
KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- Kurt Frizzell, an assistant golf professional at Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita in Kissimmee, recently passed the PGA Players Ability Test with flying colors, earning him the opportunity to become a PGA Class A Professional Golfer.
Frizzell became a PGA Apprentice after recently passing his playing test at Lake Buena Vista golf course with a target score of 155.
Christopher Russell, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita, said Frizzell joined the Stonegate Golf Club team six months ago.
“Kurt is a great asset to the team,” Russell said. “His easy going professional attitude makes him a favorite among the members.” he added.
Russell said Frizzell plans to seek PGA Class A Professional status in the near future.
Frizzell became a PGA Apprentice after recently passing his playing test at Lake Buena Vista golf course with a target score of 155.
Christopher Russell, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita, said Frizzell joined the Stonegate Golf Club team six months ago.
“Kurt is a great asset to the team,” Russell said. “His easy going professional attitude makes him a favorite among the members.” he added.
Russell said Frizzell plans to seek PGA Class A Professional status in the near future.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Lennar Opens First “NextGen” Model Home at Concord Station in Land O’Lakes
TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar has opened its first “NextGen” model home at Concord Station in Land O’ Lakes, off SR 54 in Pasco County.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar’s new “NextGen” homes feature a private living space — a full suite separated but adjacent to the main living area for parents, grandparents, adult children or even long term guests.
The 3,257 square foot single-family home offers four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and a three car garage in the main living area, with an attached 839 square foot suite with a private entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living room and eat-in kitchenette, Metheny said.
“Modern families are often different from the very traditional mom, dad and two kids,” Metheny said. “We need homes that can accommodate more than one generation, and Lennar’s “NextGen” homes offer just those capabilities,” he added.
Visit www.LennarTampa.com.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar’s new “NextGen” homes feature a private living space — a full suite separated but adjacent to the main living area for parents, grandparents, adult children or even long term guests.
The 3,257 square foot single-family home offers four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and a three car garage in the main living area, with an attached 839 square foot suite with a private entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living room and eat-in kitchenette, Metheny said.
“Modern families are often different from the very traditional mom, dad and two kids,” Metheny said. “We need homes that can accommodate more than one generation, and Lennar’s “NextGen” homes offer just those capabilities,” he added.
Visit www.LennarTampa.com.
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