Monday, January 25, 2010

Ashton Woods Homes to Host Grand Opening in March at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay in Ocoee

ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes will host a public grand opening in March at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay, located on West Road (CR 437) off Ocoee-Apopka Road (SR 429) in Ocoee.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said one new model home under construction now will be completed in late February.

Ashton Woods Homes has 105 home sites at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay priced from the low $200s. New homes range in size from 2,100 square feet of living space to 3,500 square feet.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.

For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700

Stirling Sotheby’s Commercial Group Negotiates New Long-Term Office Lease at Lexington Park in Sanford

SANFORD - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Commercial Group, recently negotiated a new five-year lease agreement at Lexington Park, the professional office campus located off S.R. 46 and Mangoustine Ave. adjacent to Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford.

Frank Dever, managing director of Stirling Sotheby’s Commercial Group, negotiated the lease agreement representing both the landlord, Lex15, LLC of Lake Mary and the new tenant, Sanford-based GMTR, P.A.

The new tenant leased 1,200 square feet of space for its pain management medical practice at 1444 Lexington Green Lane.

For more information contact:
Frank Dever, Managing Director, Stirling Sotheby’s Commercial Group 407-571-2234

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates Expansion lease at Cypress Point Office Center in Tampa

TAMPA - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 offices worldwide, recently negotiated an expansion lease agreement for 2,246 square feet of professional office space in the Cypress Point Office Center at 10008 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. in Tampa.

Richard Andretta, SIOR, vice president in the firm’s Office Group and associate Rob Turner negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Tomorrow VII Cypress LP, of Santa Fe, N.M.

The tenant, Health Integrated, Inc. is a local firm who already leased 24,651 square feet, at Cypress Point and now occupies a total of 26,897 square feet at the office center.

About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.

About Grubb & Ellis: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.

Emerson International Negotiates Eight Office Lease Agreements That Total Over 18,000 Square Feet

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - Emerson International recently negotiated eight lease agreements that total 18,188 square feet of office space in Altamonte Springs, Longwood and Winter Park.
Sean Westcott, director of leasing for Emerson International, negotiated all eight transactions on behalf of the landlord.

At 2160 Sanlando Center on W. SR 434 in Longwood, Westcott negotiated leases with University Diagnostic Institute of Winter Park, Inc. for 2,161 square feet, Real Estate Support Systems, Inc. for 2,021 square feet and K2 Evolution 1,564 square feet. Greg State with Bishop Realty Development Inc. represented University Diagnostic.

Select Communication & Marketing leased 6,427 square feet at 417 CenterPointe Circle in CenterPointe Office Park off E. Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs; VFT Marketing, Inc. leased 3,125 square feet at 385 CenterPointe Circle; Softworx Solutions, Inc. leased suite 1166 with 424 square feet at 370 CenterPointe Circle and Hennen Appraisal, Inc. leased suite 1102 with 650 square feet in the same building.

Surrey Homes, LLC leased suite 106 with 1,716 square feet at Louisiana Office Park located at 1133 Louisiana Ave. in Winter Park.
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For more information contact:
Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.com; Sean Westcott, Director of Leasing, Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560

University Club of Orlando to Sponsor African American Networking Reception Jan. 29

ORLANDO - The University Club of Orlando, which ranks as the oldest and most exclusive business club in downtown Orlando and National Circle of Friends, will host an African American networking reception on Friday, Jan. 29, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Justin Wright, events director at the University Club of Orlando, said Orlando Magic, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney are sponsoring the event.

The University Club expects more than 300 participants, Wright said.

The University Club hosted an African American networking reception after the Florida A&M/Bethune Cookman Classic in November that attracted more than 250 participants, Wright added.
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For more information about this press release, contact:
Petréa Litscher, Director of Services and Communications, University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, membership@ucluborlando.com; Justin Wright, Membership & Events Director, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; PRIVATEEVENTS@UCLUBORLANDO.COM; Gregory McNeill, President, University Club of Orlando 407-418-6309 Greg.McNeill@lowndes-law.com

Data Transfer Solutions Appoints David Buckley Vice President of GIS Solutions


ORLANDO - Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, a leading providing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), transportation planning, asset management, web applications, and video and multimedia production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S., has appointed David Buckley vice president of GIS Solutions.

A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, based in downtown Avalon Park, said Buckley is recognized as a leading consultant in GIS implementation planning and applications development throughout North America. He holds an undergraduate degree from York University in Toronto and a Master’s Degree from the University of Alberta, both in Geography.

“We are extremely excited to have David join our team.” Fragala said, adding “He has an innate ability to easily organize complex issues, and summarize technical GIS alternatives to meet client’s needs.”

Fragala said Buckley will support projects and business development opportunities across the country working closely with the DTS GIS geo-web software development team in Ft. Collins, Colorado.

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For more information, contact:

A.M. “Trey” Fragala, III, AICP, Chief Operating Officer, Data Transfer Solutions, 3680 Avalon Park East Blvd., Suite 200, Orlando, 32828; 407-382-5222; tfragala@edats.com; Jade Winfrey, Marketing Coordinator, Data Transfer Solutions, 407-382-5222; jwinfrey@edats.com

Friday, January 22, 2010

University Club of Orlando Hosting “Cocktails for a Cause” Jan. 28 to Raise Funds for Coastal Conservation

ORLANDO - The University Club of Orlando and members Jennifer and Ray Kennedy will host “Cocktails for a Cause” Thursday, Jan. 28, to raise funds for the Coastal Conservation Assn.

Petréa Litscher, director of services and communications at the University Club of Orlando, said the event is open to the public and will feature a live auction and several raffle prizes.

In addition, Club staff the cocktail party and donate their tips to the Coastal Conservation Assn., which educates and promotes the public on conservation of present and future marine resources.
Last year, The University Club of Orlando’s Cocktails for a Cause event raised more than $10,000 for the Coastal Conservation Assn.

“Cocktails for a Cause has become a local institution that mixes good times with worthy local causes,” said Litscher.

“Admission is free and we typically raise several thousand dollars for our charitable organizations,” she said.

For information about the event, call 407-425-2514.

The University Club of Orlando is located at 150 E. Central Ave. at Rosalind across from the Orlando Public Library in downtown Orlando.
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For more information about this press release, contact:
Petréa Litscher, Director of Services and Communications, University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, membership@ucluborlando.com;
Justin Wright, Membership & Events Director, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; PRIVATEEVENTS@UCLUBORLANDO.COM

Lennar has introduced New Model Homes, New Low Pricing for the New Year in Three Brevard County Communities

VIERA - Lennar’s Central Florida Division began the New Year with new homes and new low pricing in three Brevard County communities.

David Parker, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Central Florida division, said the home builder is unveiling new model homes and new mortgage financing plans that require no down payments on qualified homes.

New town homes and single-family homes at the three Lennar communities qualify for up to $8,000 in U.S. tax credits for first-time home buyers and up to $6,500 in tax credits for existing home owners, Parker added.

Lennar’s new pricing and new home designs have been introduced at the following communities in the Town of Viera

•Heritage Isle off Wickham Rd. west of I-95, with Manor Homes priced from the $190s and Villas from the $120s;

•Daintree, located off Tavistock Drive and Solerno Blvd. west of I-95 with single-family homes priced from the $180s

•Sunstone on Tavistock Drive off Solerno Blvd with single-family homes priced from the $240s.
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For more information, contact:
David Parker, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489;
Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar-Central Florida, 888-317-7489;
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700

Lennar Starts Construction of Three New Model Homes, Introduces Eight New Floor Plans at Bella Terra in Estero

ESTERO - Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division has introduced eight new floor plans and started construction of three model homes at Bella Terra, the master planned resort style community located south of Corkscrew Rd. east of I-75 in Estero.

Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar in the Fort Myers/Naples region, said the new floor plans range in size from 1,483 square feet of living space to 3,800 square feet.

Three new model homes to open in mid-February are priced from the mid-$100s with many pre-construction incentives, Devereaux said.

Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division builds condominiums, town homes, villas, terrace homes, executive homes, and luxury homes priced from the $100s to more than $500,000.
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For more information, contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177

Lennar has introduced New Model Homes, New Low Pricing for the New Year in 11 Orlando Communities

ORLANDO - Lennar’s Central Florida Division began the New Year with new homes and new low pricing in eleven Orlando-area communities.

David Parker, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Central Florida division, said the home builder is unveiling new model homes and new mortgage financing plans that require no down payments on qualified homes.

New town homes and single-family homes at the eleven Lennar communities qualify for up to $8,000 in U.S. tax credits for first-time home buyers and up to $6,500 in tax credits for existing home owners, Parker added.

Lennar’s new pricing and new home designs have been introduced at
•Camden Landing Town Homes near Lake Hart in southeast Orlando, priced from the $140s;
•Celery Estates in Sanford, priced from the $130s;
•Heritage Hills off Hancock Rd. and S.R. 50 in Clermont, priced from the $150s
•Legends Golf & Country Club off Hwy. 27 in Clermont, priced from the $200s
•Preston Woods at Providence Golf and Country Club in Davenport, priced from the $190s;
•Reserve at Lost Lake off Citrus Tower Blvd. in Clermont, priced from the $210s.
•Stoneybrook Hills on U.S. 441 in Mount Dora, priced from the $140s;
•Wyndham Lakes in south Orlando, single-family homes priced from the $150s and Townhomes from the $130s;
•The Shire At Westhaven in Davenport, priced from the $250s;
•Wekiva Landing Town Homes in Longwood, priced from the $160s;
•Westbrook Town Homes in Winter Garden, priced from the $140s.
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For more information contact:
David Parker, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; J
assy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar-Central Florida, 888-317-7489;
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700