TOP BROKER FOR MARCH RECOGNIZED BY RIVIERA BELLA

Annette Scisciani with Gallery of Homes in Lake Mary was recognized by Henin Homes as the top realtor-broker for sales of homes during the first quarter at the Riviera Bella community on the St. Johns River in DeBary. Matt Boltz, vice president of Henin Homes Inc, said Scisciani sold more than $1 million in homes during the first quarter at the Riviera Bella community.

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Industrial Lease of 25,260 square feet for New York based firm at Southridge Industrial Park

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 25,260 square feet of warehouse space at the Southridge Industrial Park, 9401 Southridge Park Court in Orlando. Michael Heidrich, principal at the firm, and associate Michael Heidrich, Jr., negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, Rent-A-PC, Inc., of Hauppague, N.Y. Local landlord EastGroup Properties, LP was represented in the transaction by Mike Borling.

Animation Producer Ninjaneer Studios Creates Virtual Stages for New Opera The Red Silk Thread

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. --- Ninjaneer Studios, which creates animation and projection mapping content, has produced a line of virtual sets for a new full-length opera, The Red Silk Thread, by composer Dr. Stella Sung and librettist Ernest Hilbert. Joe Rosa, director of Ninjaneer Studios, said the premiere performances are scheduled for April 11-12, 7:30 p.m. in Stamps Auditorium at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Dr. Sung (University of Michigan alumna, B.M, 1982) will return to the UM School of Music to work with students during the week of the performances. The opera’s staging utilizes 3D projection mapping technology, a new creative medium where digitally created content is projected onto physical objects, giving the illusion that the surface is being transformed, Rosa explained. By employing this technology to display stunning vistas of 13th century Asia, the opera gains an epic scope, which would be otherwise unattainable, Rosa said, adding that the virtual sets also allow stages to be reset between scenes instantly, and do not leave behind any physical set to be disposed of at the end of the show’s run. Ninjaneer Studios is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in Winter Springs, Florida.

Ashton Wood Homes Showcasing Two Move-In Ready Homes at Laureate Park in Southeast Orlando area

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes now has two showcase/move-in ready homes available for viewing at Laureate Park, located off Tavistock Lakes Blvd. in Lake Nona, the master planned community in Southeast Orlando. Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the new model homes are part of the home builder’s Traditions product line featuring traditional back yards. Both models have four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 2,721 and 2,722 square feet of living space with a “unique cutting edge design,” Roche said. The new model homes are priced from $374,990. Ashton Woods Homes has 17 home sites available in the first phase of its Traditions release at Laureate Park. Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies, with operations in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Sarasota, Raleigh and Tampa. Recently named the #1 Most Trusted Homebuilder in America in the Lifestory Research Most Trusted Builders in America Study SM, Ashton Woods is known throughout the industry for building homes with award-winning designs that inspire, and offering homebuyers a high level of personalization options. Ashton Woods is also the only builder to nationally utilize the Environments for Living Platinum Program, a program that certifies the energy efficient status of our homes.

Kings Ridge Men's Golf Association 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont

CLERMONT, Fla. -- Kings Ridge Men's Golf Association will host the 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit The Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont on Monday, April 29, on the Kings Ridge Kings Course. Jay Scruggs, general manager at Kings Ridge Golf Club, said the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Registration will commence at 7 a.m. Mike Conley Hospice House is supported by The Cornerstone Hospice Foundation. Tournament organizer Chuck Durkin said sponsors are still being accepted for hole sponsorships at $150. Donations for prizes and auction items are also being accepted. Registration to play in the tournament is $50. Lee Williamson, head golf instructor at Kings Ridge Golf Club, said past tournaments have generated nearly $140,000 for The Mike Conley Hospice House. King’s Ridge Golf Club is located at 1950 Kings Ridge Blvd. in Clermont off U.S. 27 five miles south of S.R. 40.

Law Firm Marketing Director Makes “40 Under 40” List of Business Leaders

PORT ORANGE – Jessica Eckelbarger, marketing director for the Port Orange-based law firm of Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell, has been named to the Volusia/Flagler Business Report’s “40 Under 40” list of up-and-coming business leaders. The honor recognizes 40 Volusia and Flagler County individuals under the age of 40 who not only stand out in their professions, but also shine in the community for their volunteer work. Nominations for the annual list were garnered from both readers and staff members of the business publication. “Jessica is a wonderful addition to our company,” said firm President Allan L. Ziffra. “With her extensive event-planning and promotions experience she hit the ground running when she got here and hasn’t slowed down yet.” With the personal-injury firm since March 2011, Eckelbarger, 29, focuses on promoting the company through advertising and news releases, as well as coordinating its philanthropic endeavors including sponsorship of numerous community and charitable events. A graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Eckelbarger also serves on boards of the Children’s Home Society North Coastal Division and the Junior League of Daytona Beach. About Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell: Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell 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 & Caldwell 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.

VBIA Parade of Homes Pays Off for Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange, Where Parade Model Sells on Opening Day

PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- Winston James Development, the developers of The Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange, hoped the Volusia Building Industry Association’s annual Parade of Homes would show off its best model home to prospective home buyers and it did just that. Winston Schwartz, president of Winston James Development and Jamie Allan Adley, partner and president of The Villages of Royal Palm, reported its Windsor Plus model home sold on the parade’s opening day. The three-bedroom, three bath Windsor Plus model home offers a den in 2,416 square feet of living space along with a two car garage priced from $343,929. Schwartz added Winston-James has started construction of a new Windsor Plus model home.

Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange has five move-in ready luxury homes under construction

PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- The Villages of Royal Palm, developed by Winston-James Development of South Daytona, has started construction of five ready-to-move-in luxury homes. Winston Schwartz, president of Winston James Development, said the two and three bedroom luxury homes that range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 2,400 square feet are priced from $179,900 to $287,500.

Winston-James Partner Elected President of Volusia Building Industry Assn.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- Jamie Allen Adley, a partner at Winston-James Development in South Daytona, and president of the Villages of Royal Palm development, was recently elected president of the Volusia Building Industry Association (VBIA). Adley has more than 30 years of experience in real estate and home building.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Names Joe Janson Broker Associate, Luxury Home Specialist in Brevard County

TITUSVILLE, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has named Joe Janson a broker associate and Florida Luxury Homes Specialist in the firm’s Brevard County market area. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Janson is a multi-talented professional with wide-ranging interests who will focus on luxury and unique waterfront properties in Brevard, Indian River and East Volusia counties. “Joe Janson is a member of Mensa, a talented harmonica player, an avid boating enthusiast, a U.S. Air Force veteran, a computer expert and an expert in the commercial use of drones for aerial photography,” Soderstrom said. Janson is a member of the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce and co-chair of the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee. He served as chairman of the Surfside Stars, a Chamber-affiliated professional networking group. As an avid aerial photographer and developer of unmanned aerial photographic drones, Janson uses aerial photography to enhance his real estate listings. A personal computer expert with more than 30 years of experience and a web site developer for more than 20 years specializing in high-impact web designs, Janson has extended his career to include positions as president of the board of directors of a worldwide publisher of boating-related books.