Covian Consulting Contract Will Help Combat Global Human Trafficking

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Covian Consulting was recently awarded a contract from the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the independent international organization that currently is working in 40 countries worldwide from its headquarters in New York City. Maritza Concha, PhD, principal at the Orlando-based management and consulting firm, said Covian Consulting’s 18-month contract, which began April 1, focuses on providing evaluation services for IRC’s program that assists the victims of human trafficking. “We have been retained to assess stakeholders’ coordination of services, measure self-efficacy and self-sufficiency of victims who are served by the program and for the development of a logical model to track goals and objectives of the program,” Dr. Concha said. The IRC’s human trafficking program is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Justice. Covian Consulting is a professional consulting organization focused on helping community based organizations and small businesses with research, program evaluation, communication strategies, and staff development. Covian Consulting is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at the Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects completes design of Publix in Skidaway Island, Ga.

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers, Planners based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently completed the design of a new Publix supermarket in Skidaway Island, Ga. Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci and Peterson, said the new Publix will offer 29,000 square feet of retail space. Cuhaci & Petersen Architects is one of the nation’s leading designers of retail space with projects that total more than two million square feet annually.

RIVIERA BELLA IN DEBARY FOCUSING ON THREE MOVE-IN READY HENIN HOMES WITH SPRING BUILDER PRICING

DeBary, Fla. – Henin Homes has three “special” move-in ready homes with Spring builder pricing and incentives at Riviera Bella, the gated luxury community overlooking the St. John’s River in DeBary. That’s the word from Jerome Henin, president of Henin Homes and founder and president of Henin Group, which developed Riviera Bella. The special builder incentive homes include a three-bedroom, three-bath design with study and three-car/boat garage featuring $50,000 in builder upgrades. The 2,850 square foot luxury home with a dramatic water view has been reduced by $60,000 to $369,900. Upgrades worth $15,000 are offered with a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home with 2,396 square feet. The two-story home features a loft and a host of energy efficient options with a two-car garage priced at $327,270. The third special Spring builder move-in-ready home has been reduced by $67,000. The 2,396 square foot home on a premium lot offering $18,000 in builder upgrades has four bedrooms, two baths and an oversized two-car garage all priced at $299,900. All three spectacular homes are move-in ready at Riviera Bella where community amenities include a boat ramp, clubhouse and swimming pool.

NAI Realvest Closes Sale of 24-Acre Townhouse Development in Holly Hill

ORLANDO, Fla. -- NAI Realvest, based in Orlando, recently completed the $325,050 sale of a 24-acre townhouse development on Primo Court in Holly Hill. Chris Butera, investment associate at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction representing the buyer, Mirage HH Partners based in Ormond Beach. The seller was Eagle FL V SPE, LLC of Montgomery, Ala. Butera said the residential community called The Mirage consists of 33 developed lots and 108 platted lots.

Winston James signs up new tenant at Beville Road Business Center

South Daytona, Fla. --- Winston James Development has a new tenant at its Beville Road Business Center. The new tenant is Private Catering by Chef Gray, which specializes unique menus for private parties and corporate events. Jamie Adley, vice president at Winston James Development, said Private Catering by Chef Gray leased 1,000 square feet at the Beville Road Business Center.

Rhodes + Brito Architects Appoints Florida A&M University Graduate Project Coordinator

Orlando, Fla. --- Rhodes + Brito Architects in Orlando recently named Derek Cartwright project coordinator. Ruffin Rhodes, partner and co-founder of the firm, said Cartwright is a recent graduate of Florida A&M University’s School of Architecture. In his new role, Cartwright will provide support services for the firm’s project architects. Rhodes+Brito, which opened in Orlando in 1996, currently employs a staff of 20, including eight registered architects. The firm has exceptional experience providing architectural services to municipal government agencies.

Centex Unveils New Cordova Model Home at Magnolia Park in Riverview

TAMPA, Fla. --- Centex has unveiled a new, fully-decorated model home at Magnolia Park, located off Falkenburg Road in Riverview. Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Centex in Tampa and Central Florida, said the two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath Cordova village home offers 1,249 square feet of living space. Village homes offer side or front-entry with four homes per building. Three distinct elevations are available to choose, Strickler added. Altogether, Centex plans to build 104 village homes at Magnolia Park in 26 buildings some with views or overlooking a pond. The new village homes are now available and starting from the low $100s, featuring open island kitchens, second-floor laundry rooms and options---the owner’s bathroom can be upgraded to include a garden tub and shower. Strickler said Centex is also building one and two-story single-family homes in 11 distinctive floor plans priced from $165,990. New three, four, five, six and seven-bedroom single-family homes at Magnolia Park range in size from 1,405 square feet of living space to 3,476 square feet with two-car garages and low maintenance lawn care. Two of the single-family home designs are decorated models and available for daily tours. Magnolia Park is a gated CDD debt-free community and features three tropical pools with cabanas, playgrounds, a basketball court and walking trails. The community is convenient to downtown Tampa, Brandon shopping centers and MacDill Air Force Base.

MERITAGE HOMES TO OPEN NEWEST COMMUNITY APRIL 26 IN WINTER SPRINGS

ORLANDO, Fla. – Meritage Homes will open its newest community in Winter Springs Saturday April 26. Brian Kittle, division vice president for Meritage Homes said the homebuilder’s new Seven Oaks community, located off Shepard Rd. and SR 434, offers 139 homesites for new three, four and five bedroom single-family homes priced from $200,000 to $300,000. New Meritage built homes at Seven Oaks will range from approximately 2,000 square feet of living area to 3,467 square feet with six floor plans available to choose. One model, the 3,179 square foot Jackson will be available for viewing at the grand opening from noon to 4 p.m. For information call 877-275-6374.

Eagle Creek Golf Club Celebrating its 10th Anniversary with 10 Days of Specials

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Eagle Creek Golf Club and Celebration Golf Management will host a 10th Anniversary Celebration May 16 through 26 with a number of special events over the 10-day period at the golf club on Narcoossee Rd. just south of the Greeneway (417) in southeast Orlando. Kenny Nairn, chief operating officer of Celebration Golf Management, said the celebration called “10 years in 10 days” will kick off May 16 with a glow golf skills challenge from 7 to 10 p.m. with a live DJ, and a grand finale golf tournament scheduled for May 26 at 1 p.m. Jay Scruggs, general manager at Eagle Creek, said everyday during the 10-day celebration at Eagle Creek there will be incentives and daily specials including discounted prices for golf play. Celebration Golf Management leases and operates Eagle Creek Golf Club.

Corial Homes New Palencia Model Underway at Serengeti in Pasco County

Lutz, Fla. --- Crestwood Homes, Inc., an independent franchise of Corial Homes, has started construction of Corial’s newest model home–the four-bedroom Palencia model–at Serengeti, a gated community of luxury homes located approximately one-half mile north of SR 52 on Hays Rd. and three-quarters of a mile west of the Suncoast Parkway in Pasco County. Ron Smith, president of Crestwood Homes, Inc. said the two-story Palencia offers four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,609 square feet of luxury living space with a three-car garage. Priced from $395,600 including home site, the Palencia model home features a large center island kitchen with a casual dining area as well as a separate formal dining area. The oversized master suite is located downstairs and offers a dramatic view of the conservation area. The open foyer provides a very dramatic entry to the great room with its 20-foot ceiling, Smith said. Besides the open floor plan, this Corial Homes design has packed a lot of outdoor living into its Palencia model home with a large lanai and optional cabana area, Smith added. The Palencia model home at Serengeti will be ready for viewing in July. In the meantime, a temporary sales office has been established within the Serengeti community that will be open weekends and during the week by appointment – 813-920-2186. Serengeti is a gated luxury community that features oversized 90-foot and 100-foot conservation home sites. The Corial Homes Serengeti collection of luxury designer homes includes eight distinctive floor plans that range in size from 2,120 square feet of living space to 4,214 square feet with three and four bedrooms and two and three-car garages. Forty new Corial Homes will be built at Serengeti priced from $281,990 including home site.