ORLANDO, Fla. --- John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company the Orlando-based firm that ranks as one of the largest retail property management and leasing companies in the Southeast, will lecture students in the Real Estate program at the University of Central Florida Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.
Crossman is a frequent lecturer at Florida universities and colleges and a sought after speaker at real estate conferences and seminars.
A panel discussion will follow lecture which is being held in Room 105 of the Psychology Building on UCF’s main campus.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Del Webb starts construction of Eight Carriage Homes at Sweetwater Active Adult Community in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Construction is underway of eight new carriage homes at Sweetwater, Del Webb’s award-winning active adult community located on Surfbird Circle off of Baymeadows Road East in Jacksonville.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in the North Florida region, said new two-bedroom carriage homes that range from 1,438 to 1,857 square feet at Sweetwater offer two baths and a den plus a one-car garage.
Strickler said the eight new carriage homes at Sweetwater will be completed and ready for occupancy by April-May 2012.
Maintenance free carriage homes at Sweetwater are priced from the $150s, Strickler said.
Sweetwater offers residents a clubhouse where the community hosts a wide range of educational, recreational and entertainment events, indoor and outdoor pools, picnic pavilion, bocce ball and tennis.
About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people 55+ since 1960. By building quality homes and communities that help active adults optimize their next phase in life, Del Webb’s amenities and programs enable homeowners to easily engage creatively, socially, athletically and intellectually. In concert with Baby Boomer residents, the brand is continually redefining retirement and retirement living. Del Webb communities have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 20 states. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com. To learn more about how to plan a smart future, check out financial tools at delwebb.com/value.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in the North Florida region, said new two-bedroom carriage homes that range from 1,438 to 1,857 square feet at Sweetwater offer two baths and a den plus a one-car garage.
Strickler said the eight new carriage homes at Sweetwater will be completed and ready for occupancy by April-May 2012.
Maintenance free carriage homes at Sweetwater are priced from the $150s, Strickler said.
Sweetwater offers residents a clubhouse where the community hosts a wide range of educational, recreational and entertainment events, indoor and outdoor pools, picnic pavilion, bocce ball and tennis.
About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people 55+ since 1960. By building quality homes and communities that help active adults optimize their next phase in life, Del Webb’s amenities and programs enable homeowners to easily engage creatively, socially, athletically and intellectually. In concert with Baby Boomer residents, the brand is continually redefining retirement and retirement living. Del Webb communities have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 20 states. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com. To learn more about how to plan a smart future, check out financial tools at delwebb.com/value.
L.A. Tan names new Manager, Assistant Manager at Clermont Salon
CLERMONT, Fla -- L.A. Tan has promoted Lisa Zelaya to manager and Lisa Lowry to assistant manager at the Clermont salon at 1670 E. Highway 50.
Rick Patel, owner and chief executive officer said Zelaya joined L.A. Tan early this year as a manager trainee. She has more than 20 years of experience in the retail and hospitality industry and was formerly in the management program at Panera Bread. Zelaya attended Valencia College. She is also the CEO of L.A. Zelaya Construction Inc. (formerly known as L .A .Molina Construction Inc.) in Clermont.
Lowry has been with the company since 2005 and recently graduated from Westside Vocational Technical School with a license in massage therapy.
In her new role, Zelaya was also recently involved in training and hiring a new manager for the new L.A. Tan in Tampa located at 5323 Gunn Hwy.
“Lisa is an exceptional administrator with personal drive, customer appeal and creativity,” said Patel. “We expect her to play a key role in our continued growth and expansion in Florida.”
Rick Patel, owner and chief executive officer said Zelaya joined L.A. Tan early this year as a manager trainee. She has more than 20 years of experience in the retail and hospitality industry and was formerly in the management program at Panera Bread. Zelaya attended Valencia College. She is also the CEO of L.A. Zelaya Construction Inc. (formerly known as L .A .Molina Construction Inc.) in Clermont.
Lowry has been with the company since 2005 and recently graduated from Westside Vocational Technical School with a license in massage therapy.
In her new role, Zelaya was also recently involved in training and hiring a new manager for the new L.A. Tan in Tampa located at 5323 Gunn Hwy.
“Lisa is an exceptional administrator with personal drive, customer appeal and creativity,” said Patel. “We expect her to play a key role in our continued growth and expansion in Florida.”
Data Transfer Solutions appoints Corey Durno and Eric Wilkinson to “key” professional positions
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Data Transfer Solutions, LLC (DTS), has named Corey Durno a full time Mobile Asset Collection (MAC) Vehicle Operator and appointed Eric Wilkinson Engineer I.
A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at DTS, said Durno earned his B.S. degree in geography from the University of Florida and began working with DTS’ fleet of mobile data collection vehicles that are designed to collect roadway condition data and inventory infrastructure assets.
The vehicles, which are outfitted with an array of precision scanning and data collection equipment, are built using proprietary DTS collection technologies at a cost of more than $500,000.
Durno recently collected data in Charlotte, N.C., Albuquerque, N.M., and Bexar County, Texas. He is beginning a statewide data collection project for the Delaware Department of Transportation this fall.
Wilkinson is currently assisting with development of minor roadway design plans and maintenance of traffic designs as well as pavement analyses for state and local governments. He earned his B.S. degree in civil engineering at the University of Central Florida.
A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at DTS, said Durno earned his B.S. degree in geography from the University of Florida and began working with DTS’ fleet of mobile data collection vehicles that are designed to collect roadway condition data and inventory infrastructure assets.
The vehicles, which are outfitted with an array of precision scanning and data collection equipment, are built using proprietary DTS collection technologies at a cost of more than $500,000.
Durno recently collected data in Charlotte, N.C., Albuquerque, N.M., and Bexar County, Texas. He is beginning a statewide data collection project for the Delaware Department of Transportation this fall.
Wilkinson is currently assisting with development of minor roadway design plans and maintenance of traffic designs as well as pavement analyses for state and local governments. He earned his B.S. degree in civil engineering at the University of Central Florida.
VOLUSIA LAW FIRM TO HELP PRESENT “HOLIDAY AT THE BEACH” DEC. 2 AND 3 IN FLAGLER BEACH
FLAGLER BEACH – The law firm of Rue & Ziffra is helping several Flagler County agencies put on the 2011 “Holiday at the Beach” event Dec. 2 and 3 in Flagler Beach.
Sponsored by the Flagler Beach Chamber of Commerce, the City of Flagler Beach, Rotary Club of Flagler Beach, and the Flagler Beach Historical Museum, the weekend event will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday night with a Veteran’s Memorial Park Christmas tree lighting and music in the park.
Included will be customer-appreciation offers and luminaries lining the downtown area, as well as photos with Santa at the Flagler Beach Commission Chambers, according to Kim Bouck, a partner in the Port Orange-based law firm.
“We’re very happy to be a presenting sponsor and excited that so many of our employees are participating in this annual event,” Bouck said.
On Saturday, Santa Claus will parachute onto the beach to signify the beginning of the “Flagler’s Got Talent,” holiday parade at 1 p.m. where several members of the firm will be riding atop fire truck, he said.
Other Saturday events will include the Fun Coast Bed Race, and parade viewing and judging in front of Veteran’s Park with trophies awarded. Children attending the festivities are invited to a party with Santa at the Flagler Beach Fire Department.
For details, contact Kim Carney, the chamber’s event chairman, at 386-846-5493.
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.
Sponsored by the Flagler Beach Chamber of Commerce, the City of Flagler Beach, Rotary Club of Flagler Beach, and the Flagler Beach Historical Museum, the weekend event will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday night with a Veteran’s Memorial Park Christmas tree lighting and music in the park.
Included will be customer-appreciation offers and luminaries lining the downtown area, as well as photos with Santa at the Flagler Beach Commission Chambers, according to Kim Bouck, a partner in the Port Orange-based law firm.
“We’re very happy to be a presenting sponsor and excited that so many of our employees are participating in this annual event,” Bouck said.
On Saturday, Santa Claus will parachute onto the beach to signify the beginning of the “Flagler’s Got Talent,” holiday parade at 1 p.m. where several members of the firm will be riding atop fire truck, he said.
Other Saturday events will include the Fun Coast Bed Race, and parade viewing and judging in front of Veteran’s Park with trophies awarded. Children attending the festivities are invited to a party with Santa at the Flagler Beach Fire Department.
For details, contact Kim Carney, the chamber’s event chairman, at 386-846-5493.
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.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
CINEMATIKA STUDIOS NAMED ONE OF THE “HOTTEST TECH STARTUPS” IN FLORIDA, INVITED TO PRESENT AT THIRD ANNUAL TECHVENTURE 2011
ST. CLOUD, Fla. --- cinematiKa Studios, headquartered at the University of Central Florida Business Incubator in St. Cloud, was recently named one of the 10 hottest tech startups in Florida by TechVenture 2011, the third annual showcase of new concepts, tools and resources hosted by Florida Technology Journal.
Ricardo Bernardini, founder and creative director of cinematiKa Studios, said he was invited to present his project at the conference of technology leaders, entrepreneurs and investors at the Hard Rock Live venue in City Walk at Universal Studios Tuesday Dec. 6.
The project, Angal Tentara, a revolutionary new iPad entertainment application, has launched for additional funding through Kickstarter.com, the world's largest funding platform for creative projects.
CinematiKa’s unique entertainment technology merges three major storytelling platforms–book, movie and video game–into a compelling multi-level production that engages viewers as active participants.
Bernardini hopes Kickstarter.com investors will help finance the completion of his project, which has been 10 years in the making so far at a cost of more than $150,000.
Bernardini said the opportunity to showcase his project at TechVenture 2011 comes at just the right time.
“TechVenture 2011 is free to attend, you will pay for parking and you must register to attend online at www.TechVenture2011.com. The event brings together many of the top technology experts in our respective fields in a platform for peer-to-peer interaction and crowdsourcing,” Bernardini explained.
“Our new technology expands storytelling possibilities to draw the reader in, ignite the imagination, awaken the senses, and inspire the emotions with a magical interactive historical adventure,” Bernardini said.
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.
Ricardo Bernardini, founder and creative director of cinematiKa Studios, said he was invited to present his project at the conference of technology leaders, entrepreneurs and investors at the Hard Rock Live venue in City Walk at Universal Studios Tuesday Dec. 6.
The project, Angal Tentara, a revolutionary new iPad entertainment application, has launched for additional funding through Kickstarter.com, the world's largest funding platform for creative projects.
CinematiKa’s unique entertainment technology merges three major storytelling platforms–book, movie and video game–into a compelling multi-level production that engages viewers as active participants.
Bernardini hopes Kickstarter.com investors will help finance the completion of his project, which has been 10 years in the making so far at a cost of more than $150,000.
Bernardini said the opportunity to showcase his project at TechVenture 2011 comes at just the right time.
“TechVenture 2011 is free to attend, you will pay for parking and you must register to attend online at www.TechVenture2011.com. The event brings together many of the top technology experts in our respective fields in a platform for peer-to-peer interaction and crowdsourcing,” Bernardini explained.
“Our new technology expands storytelling possibilities to draw the reader in, ignite the imagination, awaken the senses, and inspire the emotions with a magical interactive historical adventure,” Bernardini said.
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.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners names new Engineer, Project Coordinator, Designer
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners LLC, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently named a new senior structural engineer, a project coordinator and a mechanical designer.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson, said Roberto Archila PE, was named senior structural engineer. Archila holds a Masters of Science in Structural Engineering from California State University and Bachelor of Science degrees in Ocean Engineering and Marine Science/Mathematics from Florida Atlantic University and University of Tampa respectively. Archila has more than 25 years of experience.
Cuhaci & Peterson also named Daniel Barrett senior project coordinator. Barrett who has 11 years of experience in the architectural and engineering field, graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Design.
Randy Green, who was appointed mechanical designer, graduated from Valencia College with an Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences and an Associates of Science in Building & Construction Management. Green is currently attending the University of Central Florida to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management. He has 18 years of experience in the architectural and engineering field.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson, said Roberto Archila PE, was named senior structural engineer. Archila holds a Masters of Science in Structural Engineering from California State University and Bachelor of Science degrees in Ocean Engineering and Marine Science/Mathematics from Florida Atlantic University and University of Tampa respectively. Archila has more than 25 years of experience.
Cuhaci & Peterson also named Daniel Barrett senior project coordinator. Barrett who has 11 years of experience in the architectural and engineering field, graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Design.
Randy Green, who was appointed mechanical designer, graduated from Valencia College with an Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences and an Associates of Science in Building & Construction Management. Green is currently attending the University of Central Florida to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management. He has 18 years of experience in the architectural and engineering field.
New Program Assistant Named for University of Central Florida’s Daytona Beach Business Incubator
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Arlene Wilson, a former executive assistant with a background in business and education, has been named program assistant for the University of Central Florida Business Incubator at Daytona International Airport, 601 Innovation Way.
Wilson – an honors’ graduate of Daytona State College – has more than 25 years of experience in the educational and business fields, having spent 10 years at Daytona State College, and many years in the business arena, including an administrative position for ITT Community Development Corp.
She recently began putting both – as well as her years of experience as a volunteer – to work in her new position, according to Site Manager Doris “Connie” Bernal.
“Arlene’s many skills are proving to be perfectly suited for the position,” Bernal said. “And, her experience as a volunteer and office holder for organizations such as the DeLand Art Festival and the March of Dimes are invaluable.”
The 9,607-square-foot incubator – a partnership between UCF, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council – opened July 27 after a $1.4 million renovation to part of the airport’s international terminal building. Like incubators in Orlando, Sanford, Leesburg, Kissimmee, St. Cloud and Winter Springs, the Daytona Beach incubator helps start-up companies, as well as established businesses that need assistance getting to the next level of their operations, Bernal said.
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 Central Florida, 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.
Wilson – an honors’ graduate of Daytona State College – has more than 25 years of experience in the educational and business fields, having spent 10 years at Daytona State College, and many years in the business arena, including an administrative position for ITT Community Development Corp.
She recently began putting both – as well as her years of experience as a volunteer – to work in her new position, according to Site Manager Doris “Connie” Bernal.
“Arlene’s many skills are proving to be perfectly suited for the position,” Bernal said. “And, her experience as a volunteer and office holder for organizations such as the DeLand Art Festival and the March of Dimes are invaluable.”
The 9,607-square-foot incubator – a partnership between UCF, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council – opened July 27 after a $1.4 million renovation to part of the airport’s international terminal building. Like incubators in Orlando, Sanford, Leesburg, Kissimmee, St. Cloud and Winter Springs, the Daytona Beach incubator helps start-up companies, as well as established businesses that need assistance getting to the next level of their operations, Bernal said.
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 Central Florida, 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.
University Club of Orlando to Celebrate 11-year-old Cancer Survivor at Christmas Party for Member’s, Families Dec. 3
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University Club of Orlando will celebrate the health of 11 year old cancer survivor Tyler Youtz at a special Christmas party for University Club members and their families Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University Club, on the corner of Central Blvd. and Rosalind Ave. across from the library in downtown Orlando.
Justin Wright, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said the event will benefit the Toys for Tyler Foundation and raise awareness of the children in Central Florida recovering and suffering from cancer.
“We’re asking that all members’ children bring toys to contribute to the Toys for Tyler Foundation,” Wright said.
The toys will be distributed to the children throughout Central Florida,” Wright explained.
Wright said the University Club is planning a wide range of events and activities for the party, including Christmas tree decorating, bounce house, visit from Santa and plenty of holiday snacks and refreshments.
Justin Wright, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said the event will benefit the Toys for Tyler Foundation and raise awareness of the children in Central Florida recovering and suffering from cancer.
“We’re asking that all members’ children bring toys to contribute to the Toys for Tyler Foundation,” Wright said.
The toys will be distributed to the children throughout Central Florida,” Wright explained.
Wright said the University Club is planning a wide range of events and activities for the party, including Christmas tree decorating, bounce house, visit from Santa and plenty of holiday snacks and refreshments.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Will Mark Record Year of Commercial Loans, move to Downtown Orlando in December
Altamonte Springs, Fla. --- Mercantile Capital Corporation in Altamonte Springs will mark a record year of commercial loan transactions this year and will be in new offices in the Old Florida National Bank building at 60 N. Court St. in downtown Orlando this December.
The firm, which ranks as one of the largest and most active providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans to small business owners, merged with Winter Park-based Old Florida National Bank earlier this year and plans to relocate to the historic downtown Orlando building before Christmas.
Geof Longstaff, chairman of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said he projects the firm will end 2011 with over 60 closed loans to fund projects in more than 15 states, totaling more than $150 million.
That’s a new record for the eight-year-old company.
Longstaff said he’s sorry to leave Mercantile Capital’s Altamonte Springs headquarters but the merger with Old Florida National Bank opens big, new doors for the firm’s mission: local economic growth and new job creation.
“Job creation is one of the principal aims of the SBA 504 loan program,” Longstaff said.
Chris Hurn, Mercantile’s chief executive officer, said new SBA 504 lending rules are already stimulating economic activity and will likely generate another record year in 2012.
“The SBA 504 program is certainly the smart choice and often the only choice for small business owners who see an opportunity to grow,” Hurn said.
Last year Mercantile Capital Corporation closed 51 loans to fund projects worth more than $140.6 million.
The firm, which ranks as one of the largest and most active providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans to small business owners, merged with Winter Park-based Old Florida National Bank earlier this year and plans to relocate to the historic downtown Orlando building before Christmas.
Geof Longstaff, chairman of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said he projects the firm will end 2011 with over 60 closed loans to fund projects in more than 15 states, totaling more than $150 million.
That’s a new record for the eight-year-old company.
Longstaff said he’s sorry to leave Mercantile Capital’s Altamonte Springs headquarters but the merger with Old Florida National Bank opens big, new doors for the firm’s mission: local economic growth and new job creation.
“Job creation is one of the principal aims of the SBA 504 loan program,” Longstaff said.
Chris Hurn, Mercantile’s chief executive officer, said new SBA 504 lending rules are already stimulating economic activity and will likely generate another record year in 2012.
“The SBA 504 program is certainly the smart choice and often the only choice for small business owners who see an opportunity to grow,” Hurn said.
Last year Mercantile Capital Corporation closed 51 loans to fund projects worth more than $140.6 million.
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