NAI Realvest Negotiates $111,620 Sale Price for Industrial Condo at Monroe CommerCenter IV in Sanford

MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of an industrial condo at 4240 Church St. in Monroe CommerCenter IV in Sanford for $111,620.00. Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the seller and developer Small Bay Partners, LLC of Maitland. Walter J. Bezerra of Sanford purchased unit 1124 with 1,350 square feet to expand his vitamin distribution business. The unit includes an office and restroom. The buyer, who also owns the 2,700 square foot unit next door, was represented in this transaction by Tomomi Morimoto of GPM Properties LLC.

NAI Realvest negotiates new lease of 14,305 square feet for Conductive Education Center’s relocation to Crossroads Business Center

MAITLAND, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 14,305 square feet at the Crossroads Business Center, 931 South Semoran Blvd. in Winter Park. NAI Realvest Broker Associate Drew Saphos, CCIM, Principal Christie Alexander, Associate Paul Vera and George Livingston, chairman of the firm, represented the tenant, Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc. CECO is a private school that offers a unique blend of therapy and education to enhance the independence of children with cerebral palsy and other motor disabilities. The school will be expanding from current facilities, also in Winter Park. The landlord Crossroads FlexxOffice Ltd. of Miami was represented by Quentin Caruso of Lee & Associates.

Park Square Homes has two new model homes underway at WaterSong Resort off U.S. 17-92 in Davenport

ORLANDO, Fla. – Park Square Homes has two new model homes underway at WaterSong, a luxury resort community, located off U.S. 17-92 in Davenport south of Orlando near Disney. Anthony Rouhana, sales and marketing coordinator for Park Square Homes, said the models will offer 3,000 square feet of living area and 3,300 square feet. Park Square plans to build 40 new homes at WaterSong priced from $270,000 to $340,000. The new models will be ready for viewing late this summer, Rouhana added. WaterSong features a grand clubhouse with a swimming pool and spa, a large lounge, cyber café, state-of-the-art fitness center, sports court and children’s playground. Visit www.parksquarehomes.com

Emerson International Names Marketing Coordinator

Altamonte Springs, Fla. -- Emerson International, based in Altamonte Springs, has appointed Nejha Edwards marketing coordinator. Kenneth Koch, director of leasing for Emerson International, said Edwards is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and has two years of experience.

Emerson International Negotiates Expanded Office Space for Beazer Homes at Maitland Center and Expansion Leases at CenterPointe Office Park in Altamonte Springs

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International recently negotiated a lease agreement with Beazer Homes for an expansion of their Orlando headquarters office space at 2600 Maitland Center Parkway. Emerson International Director of Leasing Kenneth Koch, who negotiated the expanded lease, said Beazer Homes’ offices in Maitland will now total 6,728 square feet. Zac Starkey, Commercial Associate for Emerson International negotiated two leases at CenterPointe Office Park in Altamonte Springs and one at Altamonte Lakeside Park. Starkey negotiated a renewal and expansion lease agreement with Ramco Corp at CenterPointe Office Park for a total of 1,484 square feet and at the same time, Starkey negotiated an agreement with Neno Research for expansion of its space to 2,229 square feet at CenterPointe Office Park. At Altamonte Lakeside Park, Starkey negotiated a new lease agreement for 1,177 square feet of office space with Partner Engineering and Science Inc.

Hoverfly Technologies Earns 2013 Small Business Award from Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. --- Hoverfly Technologies, Inc., based in Winter Springs which designs and sells flight control systems for multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) was recently honored with a 2013 Small Business Award from the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Al Ducharme, a founder of the company, said Hoverfly earned its 2013 Small business Award in the New Business category — Hoverfly was launched in 2012. Ducharme is also an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Central Florida. Hoverfly flight control systems powered by HoverCore, a proprietary parallel processing data fusion algorithm that provides stable flight using low cost hardware is now enabling the innovative use of UAV’s in a variety of new applications in aerial photography film, security and hobby markets. Hoverfly Technologies is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at the Seminole County/Winter Springs Incubator on E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs.

New Coordinator for Research Programs/Services Hired for the University of Central Florida Business Incubator at Daytona Beach International Airport

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Gregory Smith, an urban developer and strategic planner from Trinidad, has joined the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program at the Daytona Beach International Airport site as coordinator for research programs and services. With a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s in planning and development from the University of the West Indies in St. Augustine, Trinidad, Smith currently is pursuing an MBA in aviation at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and plans to transfer to the university’s Ph.D. program later this year. Smith holds several other certificates in planning, finance, project management, corporate governance and coaching. Before joining UCF’s Business Incubation Program, Smith was the lead graduate research assistant at Embry Riddle for RFID and GPS. He is a pilot and also an active volunteer with organizations such as the Living Life Christian Center. In his new position as coordinator for research programs and services, Smith will be responsible for Volusia County UCF Incubator Venture Lab, according to Connie Bernal√, the incubator’s site manager. “Gregory has an impressive business development background and the necessary skills to help Volusia County incubator clients do the research they need to be successful in their business ventures,” she said.

Ready CPR launches hands on boot camp for babysitters to teach skills to teenagers

ST. CLOUD, Fla. — Ready CPR, which provides expert training in CPR, Basic Life Support Skills, Heartsaver First Aid and First Time Mommy skills to professionals and caregivers, has launched Babysitter Boot Camp, a six-hour course designed to teach teens aged 11-17 essential skills necessary to provide temporary babysitting or adult care services. Christine Arbogast, MSOM, BHS, MT, CCPCT, founder and CEO of Ready CPR, said the six-hour, hands-on course is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays July 27, August 3 and August 10. Arbogast said Boot Camp for Babysitters is open to youngsters aged 11-17. “We have developed a fun and interactive classroom environment to teach our students how to be a safe and responsible babysitter,” Arbogast explained. The six-hour course, which costs $85, covers AHA CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, Danger Zones and Pool Safety, Emergency Planning, Fun Games and Activities, and Healthy Foods and Foods to Avoid. “My daughters Anna (15) and Lauren (13) both attended the babysitter boot camp where they learned CPR, safety tips and countless skills,” said Celebration resident Maria Grulich. “It made them more confident to handle a multitude of situations that can arise while babysitting or taking care of others,” she added. Arbogast said Boot Camp for Babysitters also provides aspiring babysitters with business and marketing skills, including Promoting your Business Safely, Resumes and Referrals, Business Card Templates, Interviewing Techniques, Money Saving Tips and Child Care Essentials. “Babysitting and temporary care for elderly grandparents are essential services that young people are fully capable of providing if they have the skills, knowledge and ability to make sound judgments,” Arbogast said. “We’re providing hands-on training with professional resources to help young people provide the best babysitting services available,” she said. To register for the next Boot Camp for Babysitters, telephone Christina Arbogast of Ready CPR at 888-407-5519 or visit www.readycpr.com.

Business Incubator to Celebrate Second Anniversary with Free Open House/Expo

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Fifteen University of Central Florida incubator companies will be featured July 29 at a free Open House/Expo that celebrates the second anniversary of the UCF Business Incubator at Daytona Beach International Airport, 601 Innovation Way. Highlights of the Open House/Expo – which will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.– will be the presentation of the Entrepreneur-of-the-Year award and the launch of two incubator businesses: Fusion Fitness Designs and Abraham Rosa Seasonings, according to Site Manager Connie Bernal. “This is a way for us to introduce our clients and their products, and also inaugurate our free co-working space and research corner, both of which are available for use by the community,” she said. The early- and second-stage companies currently based at the Daytona Beach location are: AbM Engineering, Abraham Rosa Seasonings, AquaSolve, Best3Bids, Better Firearms Designs, Bounce Forward, DeLand Bakery, Delta Dynamic Developments, Festival Designs, First Response Disaster Team, Fusion Fitness Designs, Klein-Yaney Media, Medical Exercise Associates, Mind to Medium, Nexis International and Source2MLS.com. To make a reservation to attend the Open House/Expo and anniversary celebration, please contact Arlene Wilson at arlene.wilson@ucf.edu or 386-872-3100.

M/I Homes names David Taylor construction superintendent at McCormick Woods in Ocoee

ORLANDO, Fla. -– M/I Homes has named veteran builder David Taylor construction superintendent at McCormick Woods, the gated family neighborhood on McCormick Road in Ocoee. David Byrnes, division president of M/I Homes, said Taylor has more than 13 years of experience in the construction industry and is a graduate of Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich. Byrnes said Taylor is a Florida certified building contractor whose wide range of construction experience includes luxury homes and commercial buildings.