Windermere, Fla. --- The Golden Bear Golf Club in Windermere has reopened its Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Keene's Pointe after major renovations.
Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management and Matthew Allen, director of golf at The Golden Bear Club at Keene's Pointe, said the 10-week project dressed the course with new smoother, faster greens to match the epic fairways that meander through old Florida forests and around lakes, ponds and wetlands.
Allen said all 18 greens at Golden Bear were replaced with Champions Bermuda Ultra Dwarf Turf, widely lauded for its fluid ball roll and quick speed.
Three practice greens at the Club’s practice facility were also replaced, Allen said.
The new greens offer putters a more accurate assessment of their golfing skills and powers of concentration.
“A slow green is like putting in water,” Garrote said. “Our new greens roll straight and true.”
Celebration Golf Management, Inc., which owns and operates The Golden Bear Club, hosted a private reopening of the golf course recently that drew more than 200 Golden Bear members and their families.
Allen said he’s particularly keen on one new feature: a new bulkhead around the peninsula green on the 15th hole. “It’s a very dramatic feature and it makes the Fifteenth a lot more interesting,” Allen said.
“All these improvements make a fabulous golf experience for our members,” Garrote said.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
South African Home Builders Invite Central Florida Safety Expert to Keynote Annual Congress
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The Master Builders South Africa (MBSA), which is the leading national association of commercial, industrial and home builders in South Africa, has invited Dr. Isabel Perry “The Safety Doctor” to deliver the keynote speech inaugurating its 107th Congress Sept. 9-12 to be held at Wild Coast Sun in Kwa Zulu Natal.
The keynote speaker, consultant, author, and president of TheSafetyDoctor.com, which helps organizations decrease the frequency of accidents and lower medical and workers’ compensation costs, said she plans to focus her presentation on “The Leader’s Role in Safety.”
Last year Dr. Perry’s keynote address in Johannesburg, to Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) Annual Congress, focused to on “Safety ROI, It is Everyone’s Responsibility.” FEM is South Africa’s largest building trades insurer. FEM has sponsored Dr. Perry’s appearance at both conferences because of her grasp of the topic of safety.
“My motto is ‘Safety Saves Lives and Money,’” Dr. Perry explained. “I’m very busy traveling the country delivering highly motivating, content-rich presentations and insightful seminars on what most employers consider to be an invaluable topic,” she said. “Safety is beyond compliance; it is about business sustainability, as well,” she added.
Dr. Perry owned a construction business for 13 years.
“I have solid academic background and first-hand knowledge of the importance of safety in the construction industry with years of experience and implementation to support it,” Dr. Perry said.
The SafetyDoctor.com, Inc. is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at the Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.
About TheSafetyDoctor.com, Inc.
TheSafetyDoctor.com, Inc. offers professionally certified health and safety training, consulting, seminars and equipment for a wide range of industries. They offer lively and highly effective seminars and workshops, one of the largest libraries in the industry of DVDs, books, posters and compliance manuals, and on-site consulting to recommend and help implement critical health and safety practices. In addition, online safety training provides a highly cost-effective means to train and refresh knowledge for employees anywhere at any time. Please visit www.TheSafetyDoctor.com for further information.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 134 current clients) create over $363 million in annual total economic output and more than 3,120 new jobs (taking direct and indirect and induced impact into account) with an average salary of $59,000. With ten facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development among the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Apopka, the City of Winter Springs, the City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information about the Program and its clients and graduates, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
The keynote speaker, consultant, author, and president of TheSafetyDoctor.com, which helps organizations decrease the frequency of accidents and lower medical and workers’ compensation costs, said she plans to focus her presentation on “The Leader’s Role in Safety.”
Last year Dr. Perry’s keynote address in Johannesburg, to Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) Annual Congress, focused to on “Safety ROI, It is Everyone’s Responsibility.” FEM is South Africa’s largest building trades insurer. FEM has sponsored Dr. Perry’s appearance at both conferences because of her grasp of the topic of safety.
“My motto is ‘Safety Saves Lives and Money,’” Dr. Perry explained. “I’m very busy traveling the country delivering highly motivating, content-rich presentations and insightful seminars on what most employers consider to be an invaluable topic,” she said. “Safety is beyond compliance; it is about business sustainability, as well,” she added.
Dr. Perry owned a construction business for 13 years.
“I have solid academic background and first-hand knowledge of the importance of safety in the construction industry with years of experience and implementation to support it,” Dr. Perry said.
The SafetyDoctor.com, Inc. is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at the Central Florida Research Park in east Orange County.
About TheSafetyDoctor.com, Inc.
TheSafetyDoctor.com, Inc. offers professionally certified health and safety training, consulting, seminars and equipment for a wide range of industries. They offer lively and highly effective seminars and workshops, one of the largest libraries in the industry of DVDs, books, posters and compliance manuals, and on-site consulting to recommend and help implement critical health and safety practices. In addition, online safety training provides a highly cost-effective means to train and refresh knowledge for employees anywhere at any time. Please visit www.TheSafetyDoctor.com for further information.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 134 current clients) create over $363 million in annual total economic output and more than 3,120 new jobs (taking direct and indirect and induced impact into account) with an average salary of $59,000. With ten facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development among the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Apopka, the City of Winter Springs, the City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information about the Program and its clients and graduates, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Lists Exclusive 30 Acre Estate with Spectacular Historic View, Pet Pony
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been selected as exclusive sales and marketing agents for a 30-acre luxury estate in Lake Wales that features a spectacular view of historic Bok Tower and a pet pony.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the luxury home, at 2410 Fox Run Court in Lake Wales, is priced at $795,000.
The 3,252 square foot luxury home was built in 2007 with four bedrooms and three baths, and boasts hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stone wall detailing, stainless steel appliances, and a vaulted ceiling family room with a stone fireplace.
The luxury residence opens onto a screened and covered outdoor living area with a gas fireplace and a large freeform swimming pool with stone waterfall, Soderstrom added.
The property includes a barn and stable for up to five horses, fenced pastures that produce Pangola hay.
Chris Wilson, International Luxury Home Specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s Orlando/Dr. Phillips Marketing Center, is representing the property.
“The most spectacular feature of the home is its view of Bok Tower and Gardens,” Wilson said.
The National Historic Landmark was dedicated in 1929 as a gift from Dutch immigrant Edward Bok, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and world peace advocate.
Wilson said the sale will include Goblin, a pony their children received as a Christmas gift.
“This is the only home that Goblin has ever known and it would be a shame to move the pony to new pastures,” Wilson said.
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 global marketing services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties. In addition the company provides support to builders and developers locally and internationally. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the luxury home, at 2410 Fox Run Court in Lake Wales, is priced at $795,000.
The 3,252 square foot luxury home was built in 2007 with four bedrooms and three baths, and boasts hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stone wall detailing, stainless steel appliances, and a vaulted ceiling family room with a stone fireplace.
The luxury residence opens onto a screened and covered outdoor living area with a gas fireplace and a large freeform swimming pool with stone waterfall, Soderstrom added.
The property includes a barn and stable for up to five horses, fenced pastures that produce Pangola hay.
Chris Wilson, International Luxury Home Specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s Orlando/Dr. Phillips Marketing Center, is representing the property.
“The most spectacular feature of the home is its view of Bok Tower and Gardens,” Wilson said.
The National Historic Landmark was dedicated in 1929 as a gift from Dutch immigrant Edward Bok, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and world peace advocate.
Wilson said the sale will include Goblin, a pony their children received as a Christmas gift.
“This is the only home that Goblin has ever known and it would be a shame to move the pony to new pastures,” Wilson said.
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 global marketing services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties. In addition the company provides support to builders and developers locally and internationally. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Zeros in on Major New Lending Market: Franchise Hotel, Restaurant Buyers
ORLANDO, Fla. — Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners, reports that fully one-fourth of its commercial loan closings since Jan. 1 have helped small businesses acquire, develop, or refinance franchise hotel or restaurant operations.
Chris Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the firm has closed on 68 commercial loans since Jan. 1 to finance projects worth more than $291 million in total project costs.
Seventeen of those loans were for acquisitions or refinances of commercial real estate for franchise operations, Hurn said, and 14 of those were for franchised hotels.
Altogether, commercial loans to franchise buyers accounted for 40 percent of Mercantile Capital’s loan volume during the first seven months of this year, Hurn said.
“Typically, franchise operations require a more rigorous standard of economic viability and promise a more reliable potential for economic success,” Hurn said.
“The increase in SBA 504 lending to buyers of franchise operations indicates significantly expanded awareness of the benefits of SBA 504 financing and refinancing among the small business entrepreneurs who are driving the nation’s economic recovery and we see this as a promising sign,” he added.
Chris Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the firm has closed on 68 commercial loans since Jan. 1 to finance projects worth more than $291 million in total project costs.
Seventeen of those loans were for acquisitions or refinances of commercial real estate for franchise operations, Hurn said, and 14 of those were for franchised hotels.
Altogether, commercial loans to franchise buyers accounted for 40 percent of Mercantile Capital’s loan volume during the first seven months of this year, Hurn said.
“Typically, franchise operations require a more rigorous standard of economic viability and promise a more reliable potential for economic success,” Hurn said.
“The increase in SBA 504 lending to buyers of franchise operations indicates significantly expanded awareness of the benefits of SBA 504 financing and refinancing among the small business entrepreneurs who are driving the nation’s economic recovery and we see this as a promising sign,” he added.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Industrial Lease for 27,500 Square Feet in Daytona Beach
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- NAI Realvest negotiated a new lease agreement for 27,500 square feet in the industrial facility located at 930 Jimmy Ann Drive in Daytona Beach.
Chris Butera, investment associate at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction representing the tenant, Charlotte-based Sato America, Inc. who leased the property to house its North American headquarters for Sato Labeling Solutions.
The landlord is JABP, LLC of Ormond Beach and was represented in the transaction by Ron Frederick and Buddy Budiansky with Prudential Commercial Real Estate FL.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest in Maitland, 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.
Chris Butera, investment associate at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction representing the tenant, Charlotte-based Sato America, Inc. who leased the property to house its North American headquarters for Sato Labeling Solutions.
The landlord is JABP, LLC of Ormond Beach and was represented in the transaction by Ron Frederick and Buddy Budiansky with Prudential Commercial Real Estate FL.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest in Maitland, 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.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
NAI Realvest Negotiates Lease for 3,240 Square Feet of Office Space in Longwood
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest negotiated a new lease agreement for 3,240 square feet of office space at 1920 Boothe Circle in Longwood.
Michael Heidrich, principal at the firm, brokered the transaction representing the landlord Ray A. Kennedy of Maitland. The tenant is Longwood-based Jon M. Hall Company.
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.
Michael Heidrich, principal at the firm, brokered the transaction representing the landlord Ray A. Kennedy of Maitland. The tenant is Longwood-based Jon M. Hall Company.
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.
Cuhaci & Peterson designs new façade for Publix at Southside Shopping Center
Orlando, Fla -- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers, Planners based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park recently completed design of renovations for the façade of the Publix supermarket at Southside Shopping Center on the corner of Orange Ave. and Michigan Street south of downtown Orlando.
Publix Super Markets, Inc. and Pineloch Management, Inc. assigned the design work which is complete and construction is scheduled to commence before the end of the year.
Publix Super Markets, Inc. and Pineloch Management, Inc. assigned the design work which is complete and construction is scheduled to commence before the end of the year.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Orlando worth $535,000
Orlando, Fla. – Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Florida Vein Care recently for $535,000 in total project costs.
Florida Vein Care and Cosmetic Center offers some of the most advanced and effective vein and cosmetic treatments available in Central Florida. Dr. Richard Bragg treats all size veins and has also expanded the business to include cosmetic botox, fillers and weight loss. At Florida Vein Care, they combine state of the art equipment with the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques.
"I am so excited to own a beautiful newly renovated office in the growing East Orlando/Waterford area”, said owner, Richard Bragg, M.D. “With 14 years experience and offices in Lake Mary and Dr. Phillips, we are now readily accessible to all of Central Florida. My professional staff and I look forward to caring for and contributing to quality health care for all clients that walk through our doors."
The SmartChoice Commercial Loan Program helps owners of small to mid-sized businesses, like Florida Vein Care, have an opportunity to create wealth and financial freedom. Their specialization in SmartChoice Commercial Loans, also known as SBA 504 loans, allows borrowers, like Dr. Bragg, to own their commercial property with the highest cash-on-cash return financing available, without tying up their precious capital, so they can grow even faster.
Florida Vein Care and Cosmetic Center offers some of the most advanced and effective vein and cosmetic treatments available in Central Florida. Dr. Richard Bragg treats all size veins and has also expanded the business to include cosmetic botox, fillers and weight loss. At Florida Vein Care, they combine state of the art equipment with the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques.
"I am so excited to own a beautiful newly renovated office in the growing East Orlando/Waterford area”, said owner, Richard Bragg, M.D. “With 14 years experience and offices in Lake Mary and Dr. Phillips, we are now readily accessible to all of Central Florida. My professional staff and I look forward to caring for and contributing to quality health care for all clients that walk through our doors."
The SmartChoice Commercial Loan Program helps owners of small to mid-sized businesses, like Florida Vein Care, have an opportunity to create wealth and financial freedom. Their specialization in SmartChoice Commercial Loans, also known as SBA 504 loans, allows borrowers, like Dr. Bragg, to own their commercial property with the highest cash-on-cash return financing available, without tying up their precious capital, so they can grow even faster.
20 New Homes under Construction at Providence Golf & Country Club Community South of Orlando
Providence, Fla. --- ABD Development Company, developer of Providence Golf & Country Club, is experiencing a building boom with 20 new homes under construction in three neighborhoods at the 1,800 acre master planned golf course community south of Orlando near Disney World.
Yuval Botansky, president of ABD Development Company, said ABD is building three luxury homes at Heritage Green at Providence, including one model home, one luxury home commissioned by a buyer, and one ready-to-move-in home Botansky said he expects to sell before it is completed.
Botansky said the Providence Golf & Country Club’s mini-building boom in Heritage Green has good reason: only one ready-to-move-in home remains for sale in that neighborhood.
At the same time, Botansky said 12 new homes are underway by Lennar at Cortland Woods at Providence. Three of those new Lennar homes will be ready to move in when they are completed, he added.
In addition, Meritage Homes has started construction of five new homes in Lexington Green at Providence. Two of those homes will be move-in-ready spec homes, Botansky said.
Home builders at Providence Golf & Country Club include Contempo Homes, Lennar, Meritage Homes, Toll Brothers and ABD Development.
Yuval Botansky, president of ABD Development Company, said ABD is building three luxury homes at Heritage Green at Providence, including one model home, one luxury home commissioned by a buyer, and one ready-to-move-in home Botansky said he expects to sell before it is completed.
Botansky said the Providence Golf & Country Club’s mini-building boom in Heritage Green has good reason: only one ready-to-move-in home remains for sale in that neighborhood.
At the same time, Botansky said 12 new homes are underway by Lennar at Cortland Woods at Providence. Three of those new Lennar homes will be ready to move in when they are completed, he added.
In addition, Meritage Homes has started construction of five new homes in Lexington Green at Providence. Two of those homes will be move-in-ready spec homes, Botansky said.
Home builders at Providence Golf & Country Club include Contempo Homes, Lennar, Meritage Homes, Toll Brothers and ABD Development.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Retail Lease with College Park Antique Dealer for 5,290 Square Feet
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a lease agreement for 5,290 square feet of retail space at 4321 Edgewater Drive in Orlando’s College Park area.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Stout Real Estate, LLC.
The new tenant is College Park Antique Market, LLC.
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.
Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Stout Real Estate, LLC.
The new tenant is College Park Antique Market, LLC.
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.
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