Villages of Royal Palm has eight homes under construction

PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Villages of Royal Palm, the upscale community on Coconut Palm Circle in Port Orange, now has eight homes under construction. Jamie Allen Adley, president of Villages of Royal Palm, which ranks as one of the Southeast’s best retirement communities, said one of the homes will be ready in August and the rest before the end of the year. The homes under construction will range from 1,500 square feet of living area to 2,400 square feet and will be priced from $200,000 to $3,200,000 Schwartz said.

Winston James Development lands Water Proofing tenant at Beville Road Business Park in S. Daytona

SOUTH DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Winston James Development has leased 1,050 square feet of office and warehouse space to Moisture Intrusion Solutions, Inc., at Beville Road Business Park in Daytona Beach. Winston Schwartz, president of Winston James Development said Moisture Intrusion Solutions is a water proofing operation that focuses on moisture protection for commercial and residential properties.

Office Manager for Local Law Firm Attains HR Certification

PORT ORANGE – John Robinson, office manager for the Port Orange-based law firm of Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell, recently become certified as a Professional in Human Resources. Robinson, who has worked for the personal-injury firm for seven years, began studying for the nationally-recognized certification earlier this year. Successful completion of the test – which is administered by the Human Resource Certification Institute – signifies that Robinson has higher than average theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management. “John worked very hard to realize his goal,” according to Allan L. Ziffra, president of the long-time firm. “We are very proud to have an employee with his background and credentials on our staff.” Prior to joining Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell, Robinson was a Florida-licensed claims adjuster, having spent 10 years working for insurance companies. As a result, he has significant experience evaluating and negotiating cases. As office manager he provides support to attorneys and staff, while managing all accounting operations of the company, including payables, receivables, payroll and financial statements, as well as all human resource needs.

Volusia Personal-Injury Attorney Accepted into Million Dollar Forum

PORT ORANGE – Luis R. Gracia, a partner in the personal-injury firm of Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell, has been accepted into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the nation’s most prestigious groups of trial lawyers. Membership in the forum is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are more than 4,000 members – or less than one percent of U.S. lawyers – throughout the United States. Established in 1993, the forum includes many of the top trial lawyers in the country, including those who have achieved numerous million, multi-million and billion dollar verdicts and settlements. Gracia, who joined Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell in 1998, leads the social security department and hosts its free annual social security seminar. In addition to social security, he also handles worker’s compensation, as well as personal injury and wrongful death cases. 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. 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.

Hendricks-Berkadia negotiates sale of 289-unit Addison Landing Apartments in Jacksonville for $19,185,000

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Hendricks-Berkadia Real Estate Advisors, which ranks as one of the leading multi-family investment banking and research companies in the nation, recently negotiated a $19,185,000 sale price for the Addison Landing Apartments located at 9455 103rd St. in Jacksonville. Cole Whitaker, partner who heads the Southeast Division of Hendricks-Berkadia, negotiated the transaction with associate partner Hal Warren and vice president Jason Stanton representing the seller, Jacksonville Zone, LLC. WRH Income Properties, Inc. of St. Petersburg, Fla. acquired the 289-unit apartment property consisting of 20 two and three-story buildings built in 2006 with one to four bedroom apartment homes. Amenities include controlled access entry, swimming pool, fitness center, business center and 24-hour maintenance.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Three New Industrial Leases Totaling 14,500 square feet in the Airport area and South Division Street

MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated new industrial leases totaling 14,500 square feet at Airport Industrial Center, Goldenrod CommerCenter and on Division Street South of downtown Orlando. Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, brokered all three transactions representing the landlords. Convenience ATM’s Inc. and American Eagle Concrete Sawing & Drilling Inc. leased 7,000 square feet at 1705 S. Division St. just south of downtown Orlando. The new tenant was represented by John Zadjura of Keller Williams Realty of Jupiter. The landlord is Richard B. Rogers, Jr. and Allison S. Rogers of Belle Isle, Fla. At Goldenrod CommerCenter, 1460 N. Goldenrod Rd. Heidrich represented landlord COP-Goldenrod LLC of Maitland in the lease of 6,000 square feet to PTS Fitness Studio who was represented by Liciria Santos of Re/Max Avalon Park. At Airport Industrial Center, Heidrich negotiated a lease agreement on behalf of the Boston-based landlord BIEL REO, LLC with Starker Baum Business Corporation, a local firm who leased Unit G with 1,500 square feet at 7480 Narcoossee Rd.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Sale of 17 Acres of Residential Development land in New Smyrna Beach

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- NAI Realvest, based in Maitland, recently negotiated the sale of 17 acres of residential development land located on the south side of Turnbull Bay in New Smyrna Beach. Chris Butera, investment associate at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction representing the seller, CharterBank of Carrollton, Ga. The buyer, IPM Real Estate based in Lakewood N.J. paid $130,000 for the vacant land which is a project called The Golf Village at Turnbull Bay planned for 87 single-family homesites.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Lease Renewal with The Nemours Foundation for 28,866 square feet at La Vina Marketplace in Southeast Orlando

MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a lease renewal agreement with The Nemours Foundation for 26,866 square feet of office space it occupies at La Vina Marketplace, 9145 and 9161 Narcoossee Rd. in southeast Orlando. Senior Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the transaction representing the local landlord Ripley’s International LLC. Mickey Hage of Mickey Hage, Inc. participated in the negotiations representing the Jacksonville-based tenant, The Nemours Foundation.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Two Office Leases totaling 2,760 square feet at University Court in East Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated two office lease agreement at University Court located at 3361 Rouse Rd. off University Blvd. in east Orlando. Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the transactions representing the landlord, RREF Interchange-FL, Rouse, LLC of Daytona Beach. Myler Disability, a Social Security disability law firm headquartered in Lehi, Utah, is a new tenant who leased Suite 120 with 1,380 square feet in University Court. Mevesi, Inc. a business intelligence service provider for pharmacies renewed its lease of 1,380 square feet in suite 175 at University Court.

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Retail Lease at Jourdan Crossing for Oviedo Spinal Dynamics

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new retail lease agreement for 1,370 square feet in the Jourdan Crossing retail center at 310 West Mitchell Hammock Rd. in Oviedo. George Viele, vice president at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction representing the landlord, Jourdan Crossing, LLC. Tenant Oviedo Spinal Dynamics LLC, a medical group specializing in treatment of the spine, skeletal, muscle and nervous system, is opening in early August at Jourdan Crossing.