Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Henin Homes Starts Construction of Two Move-In Ready Luxury Homes at Riviera Bella on St. Johns River

DeBary, Fla. --- Two ready-to-move-in homes are underway by Henin Homes at Riviera Bella, the exclusive luxury community the Henin Group is developing on the St. Johns River in DeBary. Matt Boltz, director of sales and operations for Henin Homes, Inc. said the new Anna model home offers four bedrooms and two baths in 1,928 square feet of living space with a covered lanai. The Anna model home is priced at $234,500. The Sophia IV model home offers four bedrooms and two baths priced at $245,500 with 2,017 square feet of living space and a covered lanai. Boltz said both new homes will be completed before the end of the year.

Green Global Investments Acquires Seniors Housing Operator- International Care Management Services

MAITLAND, Fla. --- Green Global Investments, Inc. (OTCBB-GGIX) recently acquired International Care Management Services (2040177 Ontario Ltd.), an Ontario, Canada corporation and International Care Management Services Ltd. Inc., a Washington, USA corporation. The companies’ founder, David B. Edwards, will serve as president of these businesses which will operate as Green Global’s LivingVentures subsidiary. The ICMS companies currently manage and provide services to over 1,000 units in 10 seniors housing facilities, including the prestigious Living on the Avenue and The Kensington Place properties in Toronto, Canada. Edwards has over 30 years of experience in the seniors housing industry. “We are extremely pleased to have an industry leader like Dave heading up our Seniors Housing management business in North America,” said Green Global Chief Executive, Richard A. Asta. “Under Dave’s leadership, we fully expect to grow the number of units under management and services from 1,000 to 3,000 by the end of 2013,” Asta added. About Green Global Investments: Green Global Investments ("GGI") is a fully integrated real estate investment, development and operating company. GGI operates seniors housing projects in Canada and Florida, with plans to develop and own seniors housing assets in markets across the US and Canada. GGI global headquarters is in Maitland, Florida with offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The company also provides EB-5 equity capital and debt financing, as well as real estate brokerage and other services. To learn more, visit www.greenglobalinvestments.com.

NAI Realvest negotiates leases totaling more than 4,100 square feet at Monroe CommerCenter South

ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease and a renewal lease totaling 4,160 square feet of industrial space at Monroe CommerCenter South in Sanford. Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, brokered the transactions on behalf of the landlord, COP-Monroe, LLC of Maitland. Kevin Mercadel of Sanford signed a new lease for suite 1021 with 2,160 square feet at 4295 Church Street in Monroe CommerCenter South, and Transit Designs, LLC renewed its lease of 2,000 square feet at 711 Progress Way in the industrial center. 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 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 Negotiates class A office Lease agreement with advertising firm at Primera Court I in Lake Mary

ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 2,670 square feet of Class A office space at Suite 200 Primera Court I, 725 Primera Blvd. in Lake Mary. NAI Realvest Senior Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM brokered the transaction representing the landlord RREF Interchange-FL Primera I, LLC, based in Daytona Beach. The tenant is the Wisdek Corporation, an online advertising company headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario. There was no co-broker. 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 Negotiates Renewal Lease at the Citadel International in southeast Orlando

MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently completed a renewal lease for office space at Citadel International III located at 5950 Hazeltine National Drive in Southeast Orlando. Senior Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the transaction on behalf of the landlord, Citadel Partners, LTD. The tenant, Cottingham & Butler Limited renewed and relocated to suite 635 with 760 square feet. NAI Realvest handles management and leasing of the Citadel International III. 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.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Sponsors, Golfers Sought for 6th Annual Oakley Seaver Memorial Golf Tournament Oct. 5

CELRMONT, Fla. --- Legends Golf Club, located three miles south of SR 50 off U.S. 27 at 1700 Legendary Blvd. in Clermont, will host the Kiwanis Club of Clermont’s 6th Annual Oakley Seaver Memorial Golf Tournament Friday Oct. 5. Jay Scruggs, general manager of Legends Golf Club, said proceeds from the Oakley Seaver Memorial Golf Tournament, will help fund four year higher education scholarships for some deserving at risk students from South Lake County who have made significant contributions to their school and community. Scruggs said the Kiwanis Club of Clermont has partnered with Take Stock in Children to administer the scholarships. Kathy B. Scherer, president of Kiwanis Club of Clermont and one of the organizers of the Oakley Searver Memorial Golf tournament, said the Kiwanis Club of Clermont is seeking sponsors and golfers for the tournament, as well as donations for the silent auction that will be held at the event. Sponsorship levels available are Title Sponsor at $5,000, a Presenting Sponsor at $3000, a Meal Sponsor at $1,000, All-in-One sponsor at $600, and Hole and Souvenir Hole Flag Sponsors at $300 and $200. Oakley Seaver’s son-in-law Hal Cummings is the original organizer of the memorial golf tournament, according to Scherer. “The late Oakley Seaver is well remembered for the time, energy and spirit he invested in the Clermont community and especially in the education of young people in our community,” Scherer said.

STIRLING SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY TAKES OVER HEATHROW REALTY’S ROLE AS OFFICIAL BROKER AT HEATHROW COMMUNITY

HEATHROW, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has recently taken over Heathrow Realty’s role as the official brokerage company for the Heathrow community. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said his firm is perfect for the new role as dominant real estate broker within the Heathrow community. Soderstrom served as president of Heathrow Land and Development Company in the 1980s and worked closely with Heathrow developer Jeno Paulucci to design the luxury community that many Realtors at the time derided as unrealistic. In time, Realtors and the development community alike patterned new development after many of the trends Heathrow pioneered in Central Florida. “Heathrow is a special community and I am very pleased that Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty will continue to serve our Heathrow home owners and bring new families to the north Seminole County area from all over the world,” Soderstrom said. In the near future, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty may also handle the marketing and sales of new residential homes within Heathrow. “As the Heathrow community is now nearly developed, we saw an opportunity to carry the Heathrow Real Estate flag into the future,” Soderstrom said. The Heathrow sales center is now located in Stirling Sotheby’s state-of-the-art, flagship marketing center located on Lake Mary Blvd. and International Parkway in Heathrow. 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.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Emerson International Negotiates two new lease agreements totaling more than 3,370 square feet of office space at Louisiana Office Park

Altamonte Springs, Fla. --- Emerson International recently closed on two lease agreements totaling 3,372 square feet of office space at Louisiana Office Park, 1133 and 1155 Louisiana Ave. in Winter Park. Zac Starkey, commercial associate at Emerson International, negotiated both lease agreements. Behavioral Associates leased 2,099 square feet of office space while Onward Behavioral Health, Inc. leased 1,273 square feet of space.

Hendricks & Partners Negotiates $8 Million+ Sale of The Park at Ashley Place Apartments in New Port Richey

TAMPA, Fla. --- Hendricks & Partners, which ranks as one of the nation’s largest and most active multi-family investment banking and research companies, recently negotiated the sale The Park at Ashley Place luxury apartments located on Vista Verde Drive in New Port Richey for $8.050 million or $56,293 per unit. The community was 95 percent occupied at the time of closing. Cole Whitaker, partner who heads Hendricks & Partners in the Southeast, negotiated the sale with senior investment advisor Jason Stanton of the firm’s Tampa Bay office representing the seller, Blue Rock Partners, LLC. The 143-unit apartment property was built in 1986 with an average unit size of 784 square feet.

University Club of Orlando to Recognize Scholarship Winners from Local Schools at Annual Foundation Dinner Oct. 4

ORLANDO, Fla. – The University Club of Orlando will honor and recognize more than 20 local student scholarship winners during its annual Foundation Scholarship Dinner Oct. 4. Justin Wright, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said the scholarships totaling some $50,000 were recently awarded to deserving students at the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Valencia State College, Seminole State College, and Florida A&M School of Law. Wright said raising money for these local scholarships is one of the principal missions of the University Club members.