WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Handex Consulting & Remediation LLC, (HCR) which specializes in petroleum-environmental cleanup services along the East Coast from New Jersey through Florida, recently relocated from Mount Dora to new offices on Orange Ave. in Winter Park.
The firm, which was recently named to the Zweig Letter Hot Firm list for 2011 after a survey of nearly 90,000 architects, engineering, and environmental consulting firms in the U.S., is a leading provider of environmental cleanup and remediation services
HCR has 160 employees in Florida and New Jersey.
About HCR:
HCR, a division of Demetree Global, is headquartered in Winter Park with offices in Tallahassee, Tampa and Delray, Fla. and in central New Jersey. HCR has 160 employees serving clients along the Eastern Seaboard from New Jersey through Florida that range from state environmental protection agencies, industrial and commercial firms to some of the largest U.S. major and independent oil corporations and convenience store operators. Due to potential stimulus project work, HCR is also focused on providing services to the transportation and construction business sectors. As HCR’s record shows, the company can perform all environmental component work.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
First Green Bank Launches Door-To-Door Campaign to Herald New Headquarters Facility in Mount Dora
EUSTIS, Fla. – First Green Bank, which has facilities in Clermont and Eustis, has launched a highly successful door-to-door greeting campaign to let potential customers know it is opening a new headquarters facility on U.S. 441 in Mount Dora very soon.
Kenneth E. LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the door-to-door campaign is a part of First Green Bank’s “person to person” approach to personal and business banking.
“First Green Bank believes in direct community outreach,” LaRoe said.
LaRoe said 20 First Green Bank associates went door-to-door on Saturday, October 22nd in Eustis and Mount Dora, and the response was phenomenal.
“We knocked on more than 700 doors, and people were very gracious,” LaRoe said. “They welcomed us and they appreciate our community-based approach to banking,” he said.
LaRoe said the next door-to-door campaign is set for Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Green Bank is known for its culture of community enhancement and environmental responsibility, as well as its innovative approach to marketing.
Kenneth E. LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the door-to-door campaign is a part of First Green Bank’s “person to person” approach to personal and business banking.
“First Green Bank believes in direct community outreach,” LaRoe said.
LaRoe said 20 First Green Bank associates went door-to-door on Saturday, October 22nd in Eustis and Mount Dora, and the response was phenomenal.
“We knocked on more than 700 doors, and people were very gracious,” LaRoe said. “They welcomed us and they appreciate our community-based approach to banking,” he said.
LaRoe said the next door-to-door campaign is set for Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Green Bank is known for its culture of community enhancement and environmental responsibility, as well as its innovative approach to marketing.
Celebration Golf Management Launches Centralfloridagolftrips.Com to Book Travel, Golf Packages
CELEBRATION, Fla. --- Celebration Golf Management, which owns or operates six Central Florida golf courses, launched CentralFloridaGolfTrips.com, a website that helps golfers find available golf courses, tee times, amenities and prices, along with visitor information, resort and hotel accommodations and a wide range of “off the beaten path” restaurants and entertainment venues.
Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management said Alan Darty heads CentralFloridaGolfTrips.com and the site was officially launched recently.
“We are here to help golfers create their ultimate dream golf vacation to Central Florida,” Garrote said.
“The site will help golfers find out about all of our golf courses and resorts and provide information on things to do in the area, including off-the-beaten-path restaurants, shops and activities,” Garrote added.
The CentralFloridaGolfTrips.com staff has first hand experience with all of the Celebration Golf Management clubs and will take time to respond to all questions and needs of customers because they understand their requirements and will recommend the best possible course and accommodations. The CGM staff has access to the latest tee time sheets and as well as accommodation promotions and they can provide the best customized golf vacation planning at the lowest possible price.
Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management said Alan Darty heads CentralFloridaGolfTrips.com and the site was officially launched recently.
“We are here to help golfers create their ultimate dream golf vacation to Central Florida,” Garrote said.
“The site will help golfers find out about all of our golf courses and resorts and provide information on things to do in the area, including off-the-beaten-path restaurants, shops and activities,” Garrote added.
The CentralFloridaGolfTrips.com staff has first hand experience with all of the Celebration Golf Management clubs and will take time to respond to all questions and needs of customers because they understand their requirements and will recommend the best possible course and accommodations. The CGM staff has access to the latest tee time sheets and as well as accommodation promotions and they can provide the best customized golf vacation planning at the lowest possible price.
Handex Consulting & Remediation, named to Zweig Letter List of “Hot Firms” for 2011
WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Winter Park based Handex Consulting & Remediation LLC, (HCR) which specializes in petroleum-environmental cleanup services along the East Coast from New Jersey through Florida, was recently named to the Zweig Letter Hot Firm List for 2011.
HCR President Irvin Heath said the Zweig Letter list surveys close to 90,000 architects, engineering, and environmental consulting firms in the U.S., to pick the fastest growing companies based on percentage of revenue growth and absolute dollar revenue growth over a four year period.
HCR currently employs 160 specialists in Florida and New Jersey.
About HCR:
HCR, a division of Demetree Global, is headquartered in Winter Park with offices in Tallahassee, Tampa and Delray, Fla. and in central New Jersey. HCR has 160 employees serving clients along the Eastern Seaboard from New Jersey through Florida that range from state environmental protection agencies, industrial and commercial firms to some of the largest U.S. major and independent oil corporations and convenience store operators. Due to potential stimulus project work, HCR is also focused on providing services to the transportation and construction business sectors. As HCR’s record shows, the company can perform all environmental component work.
HCR President Irvin Heath said the Zweig Letter list surveys close to 90,000 architects, engineering, and environmental consulting firms in the U.S., to pick the fastest growing companies based on percentage of revenue growth and absolute dollar revenue growth over a four year period.
HCR currently employs 160 specialists in Florida and New Jersey.
About HCR:
HCR, a division of Demetree Global, is headquartered in Winter Park with offices in Tallahassee, Tampa and Delray, Fla. and in central New Jersey. HCR has 160 employees serving clients along the Eastern Seaboard from New Jersey through Florida that range from state environmental protection agencies, industrial and commercial firms to some of the largest U.S. major and independent oil corporations and convenience store operators. Due to potential stimulus project work, HCR is also focused on providing services to the transportation and construction business sectors. As HCR’s record shows, the company can perform all environmental component work.
Volusia Law Firm a Sponsor of This Year’s Palm Coast Seafood Festival
PALM COAST – The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra is a supporting sponsor of the 2nd annual Palm Coast Seafood Festival Nov. 5 and 6 at Town Center’s Central Park.
The family-oriented festival – which runs from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday – will feature fresh Florida seafood, as well as live concerts and events for adults and children alike, according to Kim Bouck, a partner in the personal-injury firm.
A highlight of the two-day event will be concerts by Jimmy Buffet tribute band The Caribbean Chillers at 6 p.m. Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday.
“We’re excited to help bring this event to the people of Flagler County,” Bouck said. “Because we opened a Palm Coast office earlier this year, we’re also happy to be a part of the event and the community.”
Other activities at the festival will be Frisbee dog competition, carnival rides, remote-controlled boat races, antique car show, arts and crafts, dog shows, hermit crab races, face painting for kids, and a firework display.
In addition to shrimp, a variety of fresh fish and lobster pizza provided by local restaurants, festivalgoers also can choose from a number of craft beers and tropical rum beverages.
Admission is $3 for adults and free to children 12 and under. For details, call 386-986-2341 or click on www.beach927.com.
About Rue & Ziffra:
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.
The family-oriented festival – which runs from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday – will feature fresh Florida seafood, as well as live concerts and events for adults and children alike, according to Kim Bouck, a partner in the personal-injury firm.
A highlight of the two-day event will be concerts by Jimmy Buffet tribute band The Caribbean Chillers at 6 p.m. Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday.
“We’re excited to help bring this event to the people of Flagler County,” Bouck said. “Because we opened a Palm Coast office earlier this year, we’re also happy to be a part of the event and the community.”
Other activities at the festival will be Frisbee dog competition, carnival rides, remote-controlled boat races, antique car show, arts and crafts, dog shows, hermit crab races, face painting for kids, and a firework display.
In addition to shrimp, a variety of fresh fish and lobster pizza provided by local restaurants, festivalgoers also can choose from a number of craft beers and tropical rum beverages.
Admission is $3 for adults and free to children 12 and under. For details, call 386-986-2341 or click on www.beach927.com.
About Rue & Ziffra:
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.
UCF BUSINESS INCUBATOR IN ST. CLOUD TO HOST ENTREPRENEUR OPEN HOUSE NOV. 14
ST. CLOUD, Fla. – An Entrepreneur Open House, hosted by the University of Central Florida Business Incubator in St. Cloud, will be held Nov. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the incubator offices at 3201 Budinger Ave.
Jim Bowie, site manager for the UCF Business Incubation Program in St. Cloud, said the open house will feature the “Discovery Tour” to see if your business is the right fit for the program that offers facilities, services, resources and coaching.
Bowie said all entrepreneurs are invited to attend. There is no admission charge and no RSVP is needed.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program -
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
Jim Bowie, site manager for the UCF Business Incubation Program in St. Cloud, said the open house will feature the “Discovery Tour” to see if your business is the right fit for the program that offers facilities, services, resources and coaching.
Bowie said all entrepreneurs are invited to attend. There is no admission charge and no RSVP is needed.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program -
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
Volusia Law Firm Sponsors Free Barbecue Festival Nov. 10 in New Smyrna Beach
NEW SMYRNA BEACH – The law firm of Rue & Ziffra will present the “Grill Master Classic” barbecue festival Thursday, Nov. 10 on Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach.
From 5 to 9 p.m. a number of local restaurants known for their tasty barbecue dishes will offer up a variety of foods including ribs, pork, chicken, as well as festival standards like hot dogs, pizza and sausage.
In addition to great barbecue and all the fixin’s that will be available, the event also will include live entertainment provided by three bands, according to Luis Gracia, a partner in the Port Orange-based, personal-injury firm.
Rue & Ziffra is the presenting sponsor of the festival, but more than a dozen other local businesses are participating in the event or acting as additional sponsors.
“We’re hoping that lots of hungry people come out just to have a good time and enjoy some really great food,” Gracia said.
About Rue & Ziffra:
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.
From 5 to 9 p.m. a number of local restaurants known for their tasty barbecue dishes will offer up a variety of foods including ribs, pork, chicken, as well as festival standards like hot dogs, pizza and sausage.
In addition to great barbecue and all the fixin’s that will be available, the event also will include live entertainment provided by three bands, according to Luis Gracia, a partner in the Port Orange-based, personal-injury firm.
Rue & Ziffra is the presenting sponsor of the festival, but more than a dozen other local businesses are participating in the event or acting as additional sponsors.
“We’re hoping that lots of hungry people come out just to have a good time and enjoy some really great food,” Gracia said.
About Rue & Ziffra:
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.
Pulte Homes starts construction of Town Homes at Greenbrier at Bartram Park, Carriage Homes at Twinleaf at Bartram Park
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Pulte Homes has started construction of 16 new townhomes at Greenbrier at Bartram Park in South Jacksonville and eight new carriage homes at Twinleaf at Bartram Park.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Pulte Homes in the North Florida region, said the homebuilder plans to start construction of six more new town homes at Greenbrier at Bartram Park in December and 10 new carriage homes at Twinleaf in January.
Strickler said new two and three bedroom townhomes at Greenbrier offer two-and-a-half baths and one and two car garages priced from the $130s.
Four different floor plans will range in size from 1,546 square feet of living space to 1,761 square feet.
Two-bedroom, two-bath carriage homes at Twinleaf will offer one car garages, Strickler said.
Ranging in size from 1,438 square feet to 1,857 square feet, the new carriage homes at Twinleaf are priced from the $130s.
Recently, Pulte announced it would start construction of more than 40 new town homes and carriage homes in five Jacksonville area communities.
About Pulte Homes
Award-winning Pulte Homes communities are designed to deliver the best quality of life for home owners. By combining innovative life-enhancing designs, an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail, Pulte Homes is the nation’s premier home brand for upwardly mobile home buyers in 26 states and the District of Columbia. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, Pulte Homes has ranked tops in the annual JD Power and Associates® New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Studysm more than 75 times since 2000. For more information about Pulte Homes, visit www.pultehomes.com.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Pulte Homes in the North Florida region, said the homebuilder plans to start construction of six more new town homes at Greenbrier at Bartram Park in December and 10 new carriage homes at Twinleaf in January.
Strickler said new two and three bedroom townhomes at Greenbrier offer two-and-a-half baths and one and two car garages priced from the $130s.
Four different floor plans will range in size from 1,546 square feet of living space to 1,761 square feet.
Two-bedroom, two-bath carriage homes at Twinleaf will offer one car garages, Strickler said.
Ranging in size from 1,438 square feet to 1,857 square feet, the new carriage homes at Twinleaf are priced from the $130s.
Recently, Pulte announced it would start construction of more than 40 new town homes and carriage homes in five Jacksonville area communities.
About Pulte Homes
Award-winning Pulte Homes communities are designed to deliver the best quality of life for home owners. By combining innovative life-enhancing designs, an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail, Pulte Homes is the nation’s premier home brand for upwardly mobile home buyers in 26 states and the District of Columbia. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, Pulte Homes has ranked tops in the annual JD Power and Associates® New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Studysm more than 75 times since 2000. For more information about Pulte Homes, visit www.pultehomes.com.
Crossman & Company VP Justin Greider negotiates 10 Long-Term Lease Transactions in Third Quarter that Total More Than 20,000 Square Feet
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Crossman & Company vice president Justin Greider closed on nine lease agreements at six Publix anchored retail centers in Florida and South Carolina during the third quarter. He also teamed up with associate Craig Katterfield in negotiating a 10th lease for a total of more than 20,000 square feet of retail space.
Greider’s lease transactions, which were all long-term – three to five years and one 20-year lease – include:
At 3,322 square feet the largest single lease agreement, a new five-year deal that will bring a new Five Guys Burgers & Fries restaurant to Island Crossing, a Publix anchored retail center located at 11 Palmetto Bay Rd. on Hilton Head, S.C.
Three new five-year leases at Stadium Corners at Viera, a Publix anchored retail center currently under development on Viera Blvd. at Stadium Parkway in Rockledge. Kim Bo Chinese Restaurant will open a new 1,400 square foot dining room there; Fantastic Sam’s will open a 1,200 square foot styling salon, and Island Animal Clinic a 1,200 square foot facility. The center and these Tenants should open in the first quarter of 2012.
At Lake Miriam Square, a Publix anchored retail center located at 4730 S. Florida Ave. in Lakeland -- Jynelle’s Salon & Spa leased 1,950 square feet for three years, and a Healthy Habits health food store leased 1,300 square feet for five years.
A new 20-year lease of 1.1 acres that will bring a new PNC Bank branch to the Publix anchored Cooper City Commons, located at 9359 Sheridan St. in Cooper City. A new three-year lease of 1,200 square feet of retail space to MetroPCS at Publix in the Highlands, located at 2125 E. CR 540a in Lakeland.
A new five-year lease of 7,318 square feet to Office Depot at Northeast Park, a Publix anchored retail center at 200 37th Ave. N. in St. Petersburg.
Greider and Katterfield teamed up at Rockledge Crossings, a Publix anchored retail center located at Murrell Rd. in Rockledge, to negotiate a new five-year lease agreement that will bring a new 1,225 square foot MetroPCS store to the center
And for the largest transaction of the year for Greider, he negotiated the lease termination of a 47,955 square foot closed Publix location at Horizon Village, located at 2855 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road in Suwanee, Ga., just outside of Atlanta. The former Publix space will be converted into a movie theater concept which includes full-menu food offerings for patrons along with first-run movies.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company said Greider ranks as one of the firm’s most productive leasing specialists.
“Justin has a broad network of contacts, he is thoroughly committed to our industry and he is very good at what he does,” Crossman said.
“Altogether, it has been a busy quarter,” Crossman added. “and we are seeing many positive signs of economic recovery,” he added.
About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast U.S. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Greider’s lease transactions, which were all long-term – three to five years and one 20-year lease – include:
At 3,322 square feet the largest single lease agreement, a new five-year deal that will bring a new Five Guys Burgers & Fries restaurant to Island Crossing, a Publix anchored retail center located at 11 Palmetto Bay Rd. on Hilton Head, S.C.
Three new five-year leases at Stadium Corners at Viera, a Publix anchored retail center currently under development on Viera Blvd. at Stadium Parkway in Rockledge. Kim Bo Chinese Restaurant will open a new 1,400 square foot dining room there; Fantastic Sam’s will open a 1,200 square foot styling salon, and Island Animal Clinic a 1,200 square foot facility. The center and these Tenants should open in the first quarter of 2012.
At Lake Miriam Square, a Publix anchored retail center located at 4730 S. Florida Ave. in Lakeland -- Jynelle’s Salon & Spa leased 1,950 square feet for three years, and a Healthy Habits health food store leased 1,300 square feet for five years.
A new 20-year lease of 1.1 acres that will bring a new PNC Bank branch to the Publix anchored Cooper City Commons, located at 9359 Sheridan St. in Cooper City. A new three-year lease of 1,200 square feet of retail space to MetroPCS at Publix in the Highlands, located at 2125 E. CR 540a in Lakeland.
A new five-year lease of 7,318 square feet to Office Depot at Northeast Park, a Publix anchored retail center at 200 37th Ave. N. in St. Petersburg.
Greider and Katterfield teamed up at Rockledge Crossings, a Publix anchored retail center located at Murrell Rd. in Rockledge, to negotiate a new five-year lease agreement that will bring a new 1,225 square foot MetroPCS store to the center
And for the largest transaction of the year for Greider, he negotiated the lease termination of a 47,955 square foot closed Publix location at Horizon Village, located at 2855 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road in Suwanee, Ga., just outside of Atlanta. The former Publix space will be converted into a movie theater concept which includes full-menu food offerings for patrons along with first-run movies.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company said Greider ranks as one of the firm’s most productive leasing specialists.
“Justin has a broad network of contacts, he is thoroughly committed to our industry and he is very good at what he does,” Crossman said.
“Altogether, it has been a busy quarter,” Crossman added. “and we are seeing many positive signs of economic recovery,” he added.
About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast U.S. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
EMERSON INTERNATIONAL OPENS NEW LUXURY MODEL HOME AT KEENE'S POINT IN WINDERMERE
Altamonte Springs, Fla. --- Emerson International, which develops upscale office properties, luxury condominiums and luxury communities throughout Central Florida, recently opened a new luxury model home at Keene’s Point in Windermere.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager at Emerson International, said the four-bedroom, 4,500 square foot luxury home is called “the Manchester” and features a custom swimming pool and fully furnished interiors by Kay Green.
Centerline Homes built the $800,000 luxury model home.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager at Emerson International, said the four-bedroom, 4,500 square foot luxury home is called “the Manchester” and features a custom swimming pool and fully furnished interiors by Kay Green.
Centerline Homes built the $800,000 luxury model home.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
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