Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects completes design of new Wawa Convenience Store on I-Drive and Central Florida Parkway

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, based in Baldwin Park completed the design for the new prototype Wawa convenience store and gas station on International Drive and Central Florida Parkway.

Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects said the new 5,000 square foot Wawa will open in next summer.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects awarded contract for new Hallmark store in Duval County

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, based in Orlando was recently awarded a contract to design a new Hallmark store at Bartram Park in Duval County.

Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects said the facility will offer 1,500 square feet of space. The project, according to Peterson, includes landlord shell work.

Emerson International completes 40,000 square foot office building at Research Park in East Orlando for Florida Technical College

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International has completed a 40,000 square foot office building at Central Florida Research Park in East Orlando that will be completely occupied in November.

Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the entire building has been leased to Florida Technical College.

Lincoln Properties will manage the building, Emerson said.

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.

Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Winter Garden Worth Over $600,000

Altamonte Springs, Fla. – Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Horizon Food Company, DBA, Horizon Food Brokers recently for $606,500 in total project costs.

Horizon Food Company, who began operations in 1999, is a Manufacturer broker who represents 35 different food, disposables, paper and janitorial manufacturers. They sell to a wide variety National Distribution companies such as Sysco, US Foodservice, Cheney Brothers, Gordon Foods, Flowers Foods, XpedX as well as local and regional restaurants, including Hooters, Millers Ale House, Margaritaville, Kerrs Wing House, Gator’s Dockside, Orlando Magic, Walt Disney World and Columbia.

“This loan allows us to expand our facilities and enhance our operations, and we’re excited about what it will do for our business,” said owner, John Brauner. “We’ll be able to provide better service than we ever thought possible to our valued customers, and we expect to continue our growth and increase the profitability of Horizon Food Company. Many thanks to Mercantile Capital Corporation for helping us with this.”

The SmartChoice Commercial Loan Program helps owners of small to mid-sized businesses, like Horizon Food Company, have an opportunity to create wealth and financial freedom. Their specialization in SmartChoice Commercial Loans, also known as SBA 504 loans, allows borrowers, like John Brauner, to own their commercial property with the highest cash-on-cash return financing available, without tying up their precious capital, so they can grow even faster.

For more information, visit www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com and www.504Blog.com.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Two Industrial Lease Renewals at Hanging Moss and Monroe CommerCenters for More Than 10,515 Square Feet

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two lease renewals for industrial space totaling 10,515 square feet at commerce centers in Sanford and Orlando.

Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, brokered both transactions representing the landlords.

At Monroe CommerCenter South, the tenant Highway 46 Holdings, LLC, based in Lake Mary, renewed its lease of 8,640 square feet in suites 1001-1013 at 4295 Church St. where COP-Monroe, LLC of Maitland is the landlord.

Heidrich also represented the landlord COP Hanging Moss, LLC in a renewal lease agreement with El Neato, Inc. d/b/a Kona Ice for the 1,875 square feet leased at suite 320, 6124 Hanging Moss Rd. in the Hanging Moss CommerCenter.

About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest in Orlando, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Designs New Publix Supermarket in Valrico in Tampa Bay Region

ORLANDO, Fla. – Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park recently designed of a newly relocated Publix supermarket on S.R. 60 in Valrico in Hillsborough County, and construction has been completed.

The developer for the project is Primerica Group One, Inc. of Tampa, said James E. Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects.

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Named to Design New Fresh Market in Miami Suburb and New Starbucks at Miami International Airport

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Baldwin Park based Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, was recently awarded a contract to design a new Fresh Market store at the Village of Pinecrest, a suburb of Miami-Dade County.

Lonnie Peterson, chairman of the architectural firm, said the Fresh Market will offer 20,000 square feet of grocery store space at the shopping center located on U.S. 1 (S. Dixie Hwy.) at S.W. 136th Street.

Cuhaci & Peterson was also awarded a contract to design a Starbucks at Miami International Airport. The facility is 500 square feet, according to Peterson.

Monday, November 7, 2011

VOLUSIA LAW FIRM TO HELP SPONSOR BENEFIT MOTORCYCLE RUN SATURDAY, NOV. 12 IN DELEON SPRINGS

ENTERPRISE, Fla. – The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra is a sponsor of Saturday’s (11/12) 4th annual “Hope Bike Run” to benefit the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home in Enterprise.

The 100-mile bike run, which begins at 8:30 a.m. at four Central Florida locations, will wind down at 1 p.m. at the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, 51 Children’s Way, Enterprise.

“We’re excited to help out with this benefit for the children’s home,” said David Sweat√, a partner in the personal-injury firm.

Starting locations are the DeLeon Springs United Methodist Church, 265 Ponce DeLeon Blvd. in DeLeon Springs; RideNow Power Sports of Ocala, 3880 N. U.S. Highway 441, Ocala; Sharky’s Bar, 3925 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando; and Space Coast Harley Davidson, 1140 Executive Circle, Palm Bay.

In addition to the ride, the day will include a silent auction, a variety of food, activities, raffles and fellowship.

Each year, the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home cares for more than 250 abused, abandoned and neglected children from throughout Florida. The agency, which has a community child care center, provides residential and foster care, emergency shelter, therapy, and adoption.

Tickets, which include lunch and a T-shirt, are $20 for drivers and $10 for passengers.

For details, contact the First United Methodist Children’s Home at 386-804-1377√.

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.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC, Relocates to New Office in Winter Park

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.

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.