NAI Realvest Negotiates Two New Retail Leases totaling 5,800 square feet for a Dunkin Donuts and Arthur Murray Dance Studio in East Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two new retail leases on Alafaya Trail in east Orlando for a Dunkin Donuts and an Arthur Murray Dance Studio. The NAI Realvest team of Jeffrey Tanner and Kimberly Manson successfully transacted a new lease of 3,000 rentable square feet at Unit 10, 588 Alafaya Trail. Tanner and Manson represented both the tenant Santos Donuts Inc., a Dunkin Donuts franchisee who will be opening at this location and the Landlord, K & B Alafaya Associates LLC. Mary Frances West, CCIM, senior broker associate at NAI Realvest represented the tenant Impuls, LLC d/b/a Arthur Murray Dance Franchise Studio in a new retail space lease of 2,800 rentable square feet to operate a dance studio in suites 110-120 of the Stoneybrook Marketplace at 2504 S. Alafaya Trail. The landlord is Spoudazo 12 LLC.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realtor Sees Uptick in Sales of Luxury Homes at Spruce Creek Fly-In But Sale Prices of Mid-Priced Homes Rising Even Faster

PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty reports that sales of luxury homes at Spruce Creek Fly-In in Port Orange are increasing but prices on mid-level homes – those valued at under $500,000 – are increasing even faster as demand grows. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of the firm, said from January through May 31, the Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty team of Associates Debbie Keilin and Rachel McGrath had 26 total sales for some $11.6 million. The average sale price of the homes they sold totaled $446,000, he added. The team is on target to reach $30 million in home sales this year, Soderstrom said. During the same period Keilin and McGrath have logged 14 listing assignments that average $520,000. The flurry of activity is producing a backlog in some areas. Keilin reports that real estate appraisals have slowed. "We are having appraisal problems because there is more demand than supply,” Keilin explained. Keilin added that many buyers are willing to pay over appraisal. “We are seeing prices increase faster on properties valued under $500,000 in Volusia County than luxury homes valued at $750,000 and up,” Keilin reported. Keilin said the summer months should slow sales a little. “Sales at Spruce Creek Fly-In are historically slower in the summer months,” Keilin said. “We project a big increase in sales starting in the fall,” she said.

Celebration Golf Management, Integrity Golf Company, The First Tee of Central Florida Ink Long-term Partnership to bring more Youth Golf Programs to Central Florida

CELEBRATION, Fla. / WINTER PARK, Fla. – Integrity Golf Company, LLC and its affiliate Celebration Golf Management, LLC, which collectively operate 18 golf courses in Central Florida, have signed an exclusive agreement with The First Tee of Central Florida to serve as the golf course provider for The First Tee’s programming beginning June 1. Kenny Nairn, chief operating officer at Celebration Golf Management, said that in addition to Integrity-managed Hunter's Creek Golf Club where the program has been underway since late 2012, the roll-out of The First Tee’s Life Skills Experience Program for youngsters ages 7 to 17 under the new contract will begin at the following Integrity and Celebration golf courses on the following timelines: • Summer 2014: Metro West Golf Club (Southwest Orlando) • Fall 2014: Stoneybrook West Golf Club (Winter Garden) • Winter 2015: Mayfair Golf Club (Sanford) • Winter 2015: Kissimmee Golf Club (Kissimmee) • Spring 2015: Kings Ridge Golf Club (Clermont) • Fall 2015: Eagle Creek Golf Club (Lake Nona area) The First Tee of Central Florida is a youth development organization that uses golf as a tool to teach young people positive values inherent in the game such as honesty, integrity, sportsmanship and confidence. “We must have outstanding community partners to really make a lasting impression on the lives of area youth, which is why we’re thrilled to join with Celebration Golf Management and Integrity Golf Company to exponentially increase the reach and impact of The First Tee’s programming throughout Central Florida,” said Thomas Lawrence, executive director of The First Tee of Central Florida. “This partnership enables us to expand into new areas—Lake, Osceola and Seminole Counties—and that’s going to make a huge difference in the lives of children who will not only learn the game of golf but life lessons along the way.” For more information about The First Tee’s mission, programs and partnerships, visit www.thefirstteecfl.org.

BLACKTON INC. CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY

ORLANDO, Fla. – Blackton Inc. is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. The roofing and flooring company supplies homebuilders from Jacksonville to Tampa. Michael “Micky” Blackton, said his father Charles launched the roofing and flooring supply company the first week of May in 1954 in a warehouse next to the train tracks on Alden Rd. near Ivanhoe antique row. They’re still there. Blackton started with a staff of four: Arthur Johnson, warehouseman, Gus Robertson, office manager, Vivian Mims sales associate, and Charles Blackton himself was both a salesman and truck driver for his company. Upon opening Blackton Inc. was a distributor for Owens-Corning shingles, metal roofing sheets and gutter systems. Then items consisting of all varieties of roofing and flooring were added gradually over the years. Blackton Sr.’s three sons worked for him during the summers on the trucks, in the warehouse and in the office. Now Micky and his brother Bruce Blackton head the company. He’s worked at the company everyday since he was a teenager and he loves it. “We’ve had some slow times thanks to the economy but we consolidated and survived,” Blackton said. Sales this year are up more than 60 percent over last year, Blackton added. The company currently employs 58.

Dave Brewer Inc. appoints Jennifer Dobson Design Coordinator

SANFORD, Fla. --- Dave Brewer Inc. has appointed Jennifer Dobson design coordinator. Matt Trask, vice president at Dave Brewer, Inc., said Dobson has seven years of experience in the custom homebuilding industry. Dobson will act as liaison among vendors, construction managers, decorators and clients. Dave Brewer Inc. ranks as one of the region’s most active custom luxury homebuilders and remodelers.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Closes on Sale of $1.5 Million Isleworth Mansion after 182 Days on the Market

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently closed on the $1.5 million sale of a golf course home at 5055 Latrobe Drive in Windermere’s exclusive Isleworth community. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Luxury Home Specialist Benjamin Hillman listed the property and negotiated its sale with more than six potential buyers. Soderstrom said the home was on the market for just 182 days. Over the past 12 months luxury homes at Isleworth have averaged 475 days on the market before sale. “Benjamin Hillman took full advantage of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s marketing network to find a buyer and close on the sale in record time,” Soderstrom said. Rial Jones built the 5,309 square foot luxury custom home in 1999 on the sixth fairway of the Isleworth Golf Course. The original asking price was $2.1 million.

Celebration Golf Management Hosting Kids Play Free Program starting June 4 at Nine Central Florida Golf Courses

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Celebration Golf Management will host its fourth annual Kids Play Free program starting June 4 at nine Central Florida golf courses. Kenny Nairn, chief operating officer at Celebration Golf Management, said youngsters aged five to 16 can play for free all day if accompanied by an adult golfer beginning Wednesday June 4 through Saturday Oct. 4. Nairn said the Celebration golf courses participating in this year’s Kids Play Free include Celebration Golf Club at Celebration, The Golden Bear Club in Windermere, Kings Ridge Golf Club and Legends Golf Club in Clermont, Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden, Eagle Creek Golf Club in southeast Orlando, Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita in Kissimmee, RedTail Golf Club in Sorrento, and Orange County National Golf Center in Winter Garden. Visit www.kidsplayfreeprogram.com

Orlando Executive Coach to Conduct Seminar on Life and Career Coaching at Annual Conference of Florida City and County Managers Association

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Regina Fasold, founder and principal of Fasold Global Coaching, will conduct a seminar entitled “Benefits of Coaching for Greater Personal and Professional Success” on Friday, May 30, at the annual conference of the Florida City and County Management Association in Orlando. Fasold, a professional and accredited International Coaching Federation Member, said she plans to take a unique approach in the seminar: with the help of two members from the audience of city and county managers she will demonstrate the benefits of professional life, career and executive coaching. “Professional coaching can help a manager and his team significantly increase productivity,” Fasold said. “The benefits become obvious in faster career promotions, more efficient operations and, in the private sector, bigger profits,” she explained. But benefits also accrue that extend beyond the workplace, Fasold said. “Professional life and career coaching helps people gain a deeper understanding of themselves, how they are perceived and where they can improve. Professional life, career and executive coaches help clients make bigger and better choices for their lives and careers,” Fasold said. “Coaching provides a safe environment that allows clients to reset and focus, to define and take inventory of opportunities and goals, and to set an active direction towards achieving them,” she said. Fasold Global Coaching, a client company of the University of Central Florida’s Business Incubation Program in Apopka, provides executive-level life-, career and performance coaching, leadership development, and transition and change management services to leaders and corporations throughout the United States and 25 countries around the world.

CENTEX TO START CONSTRUCTION OF 110 NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES AT NEW COMMUNITY BAYRIDGE

TAMPA, Fla. --- Centex plans to start construction of 110 new single-family homes before the end of this year at Bayridge, located at 18th St. NE and 19th Ave. NE in Ruskin. Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Centex in the North Florida region, said new three, four and five-bedroom single-family homes at Bayridge will range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 3,000+ square feet with two-car garages. Home designs include open, functional spaces, open kitchens with an island, tray ceilings, and industry-leading energy efficiency. Options include first or second floor owner’s suite, one and two-story designs, game room, and special features only found in a Centex home like the Drop Zone at the owner’s entry. The community opening is scheduled for late 2014, Strickler added. Strickler said Bayridge will feature gated access, a swimming pool, cabana and children’s playground.

Eagle Creek Golf Club to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with 10 Days of Special Offers, Golf Incentives

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Eagle Creek Golf Club in southeast Orlando is celebrating its 10th anniversary with 10 days of special offers and incentives for area golfers starting Friday, May 16. Kenny Nairn, co-owner and chief operating officer of Celebration Golf Management which leases and manages the club, said Eagle Creek will kick off its 10-day anniversary celebration May 16 with a with a Glow Golf Skills Challenge from 7 to 10 p.m. with a live DJ. Daily specials during the 10-day celebration will include a $10 discount for every golfer during selected times as well as a merchandise tent sale and a Product Demo Day from one of the leading manufactures in the golf industry. Golfers who “like” Eagle Creek Golf Club on Facebook during the 10-day celebration will receive a small gift, said Jay Scruggs, general manager at Eagle Creek. The Grand Finale--a 10th Anniversary Golf Tournament on Monday, May 26--will help benefit the Fairways for Warriors charity that helps injured military veterans learn to play golf, Nairn said. Leaderboard Radio on 740 The Team will broadcast its show live from Eagle Creek on May 19th and some special guests will be joining the show that night, according to Scruggs. For more information or to register for the tournament, contact Eagle Creek Golf Club or visit www.eaglecreekgolf.info.