VOLUSIA ATTORNEY RECEIVES NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Luis Gracia is the only attorney in Volusia and Flagler counties to be nationally certified in social security disability law PORT ORANGE – Luis R. Gracia, a partner in the personal-injury law firm of Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell, recently became board certified in social security disability law by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, making him the only attorney in Volusia and Flagler counties to hold such a distinction. Gracia, who joined the Port Orange-based firm in 1998, heads up the social security department and hosts its free annual social security seminar for Volusia and Flagler county residents. In addition to social security disability cases, Gracia also handles worker’s compensation, as well as personal injury and wrongful death cases, according to firm president Allan L. Ziffra. “We’re excited that Luis has been recognized for his expertise in this area of the law, and extremely proud that, to date, he is the only attorney in two counties to have achieved this level of certification,” Ziffra said. A graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law from Texas Southern University, Gracia is a member of the American Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association, American Association for Justice, the Florida Bar, the Volusia County Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. In addition to being admitted to all Florida Courts, Gracia holds admissions to the National Board of Social Security Disability Advocacy and the National Trial Lawyers Association, and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. About Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell: 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.

Pulte Homes Unveils New Portofino Home Design at Vizcaya near Jacksonville Beach

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Pulte Homes has introduced the new Portofino home design at Vizcaya, located near Beach and Hodges Blvd. on Casitas Drive in Jacksonville. Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for the North Florida Division Pulte Homes, said the Portofino floor plan offers three bedrooms with two full baths and a half-bath in 2,052 square feet of living space plus a two-car garage. Special features of the Portofino include a first floor owner’s suite and a spacious kitchen. The Portofino town home is priced from $305,990. The luxury, low maintenance Vizcaya community is located just four miles from Jacksonville Beach. Amenities also include a community clubhouse with a fitness center and swimming pool. Strickler said Pulte Homes builds Mediterranean-styled luxury town homes at Vizcaya in six distinctive floor plans ranging in size from 1,718 square feet of living space to 2,369 square feet, priced from the mid-$200s to the mid-$300s.

Celebration Golf Course named one of Top 50 golf courses for women in U.S.

CELEBRATION, Fla. --- The Celebration Golf Club near Walt Disney World has been named one of the nation’s top 50 golf courses for women by GolfDigest. Carol Daniels, tournament and group sales agent, said Celebration’s welcoming atmosphere, top-course conditions, amenities and beginner-friendly ladies league along with a comfortable 5181 total yardage from the women’s tees are some of the reasons the golf course was selected. Celebration also has junior/ beginner tees. Celebration Golf Club recently launched a summer league for ladies; they meet every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. for golf, prizes and dinner.

Ashton Woods Homes has five ready-to-move-in homes at Rosedale Golf & Country Club in Bradenton

BRADENTON, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has five ready-to-move-in homes at its community of Rosedale Golf & Country Club, located off 44th Avenue West and Hwy. 70 in Bradenton. Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes, said the five homes range in size from 1,862 square feet of living are to 2,880 square feet and are priced from the $320s. All five homes will be ready in August, Roche said. Rosedale Golf & Country Club features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ted McAnlis. The country club features full-service dining, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a heated junior Olympic-sized pool along with lighted Har-Tru tennis courts.

Ashton Woods Homes has four ready-to-move-in homes at Copley Square in Downtown Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes is offering four ready-to-move-in homes priced from the $260s at its Orlando community of Copley Square, located near Downtown Orlando off Delaney and Michigan Avenues. Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, said the homes range from 2,046 square feet of living area to 2,363 square feet. All four homes will be ready for viewing in August, Roche said. Copley Square amenities include community swimming pool and cabana.

Ashton Woods Homes ends fiscal year with 239 home sales – 70 Percent Increase over the fiscal period last year

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa division of Ashton Woods Homes ended its fiscal year May 31 with 239 homes sold which is a 70 percent increase over sales in the 2012 fiscal year when only 141 homes sold. Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes, said Ashton Woods is active in six communities in the Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota regions. The average price of an Ashton Woods home during the period was $249,364, according to Roche.

NAI Realvest negotiates lease renewal at Vistawilla Office Center in Winter Springs for Snap-On Tools.

MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a lease renewal for Suite 1025 with 2,254 square feet in the Vistawilla Office Center, 1511 E. SR 434 in Winter Springs. Senior Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM along with Margaret Knize of NAI MLG Commercial negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, Snap-On Tools Company, LLC, the global manufacturer and marketer of tools. The landlord, Vistawilla Office Center LLC was represented by David McLeod, managing partner.

NAI Realvest Negotiates sale of 109 Acres in Palm Coast

ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of 109 undeveloped acres at the northeast corner of Belle Terre Parkway and Citation Blvd. in Palm Coast for $750,000. NAI Realvest principals Kevin O’Connor and Matt Cichocki negotiated the sale representing the buyer, MM&M Enterprises, LLC of La Jolla, Calif. NAI Realvest principal Thomas E. Hankins, CCIM, SIOR, who represented seller BB&T, successor for Colonial Bk, said 60 acres of the tract is useable and designated as mixed-use residential.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Renewal Lease Agreement for 11,096 Square Feet of Office Space at The Citadel in East Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a renewal lease for 11,096 square feet of office space in The Citadel at 5950 Hazeltine National Drive in southeast Orlando. Senior Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM and principals Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor, brokered the transaction on behalf of the landlord, Citadel Partners, Ltd., based in Groveland. The tenant is Orlando-based Air Transport IT. NAI Realvest is exclusive management and leasing representative for the property and West leads the leasing team at The Citadel.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Sublease and New Lease for Office Space at University Court in East Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated both a sublease and a new lease agreement for 2,096 square feet of office space at 3361 Rouse Rd. Suite 210 in University Court off University Blvd. in east Orlando. Senior Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM said the former tenant / sublessor Cole Engineering needed to sublease the space and PDCS, LLC leased it for the remainder of the term which expires Nov. 30, 2013. PDCS then signed a new lease agreement for an additional term that will start Dec. 1, 2013. West brokered both transactions representing the Sublessor Cole Engineering and the Daytona Beach-based Landlord RREF Interchange-Fl Rouse LLC.