PORT ORANGE – When the Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra recently celebrated its 30th year in business, the founders and staff also observed something else: 30 years of giving.
Throughout the years, the firm has sponsored everything from charity balls, motorcycle runs and Bike Week events and given monetary donations to organizations like schools, civic clubs and children’s homes, to name only a few.
During 2011, the firm contributed more than $171,000 on events that benefit residents in many Volusia and Flagler county communities.
Since Rue & Ziffra’s early beginnings, founders John D. Rue√ and Allan L. Ziffra√ set a high philanthropic standard for attorneys and other employees at their firm, who frequently donate their time and efforts at local charitable events.
“We’re all a part of this community and Allan and I have always felt that we should help out whenever and however we can,” Rue said.
On a typical weekend, anywhere from one to four community events from DeLand to Palm Coast may have received a helping hand from the personal-injury firm, he said.
Often the sponsorship is overt with a black and gold Rue & Ziffra banner, while other donations – like contributing money for school backpacks, basketball uniforms or helping a homeless family with rent – are less obvious.
To help charitable organizations request contributions, the firm has plans to launch a new website, according to Jessica Eckelbarger√, marketing manager.
“It will be helpful for charities, as well as for those wanting to donate to specific charities,” she said. The website, www.rzcares.com, is expected to be up and running by the end of February.
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 30 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.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
First Green Bank Hosts “Grand Green Opening” of New Headquarters Facility in Mount Dora, Opens Ormond Beach Branch
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – First Green Bank hosted nearly a thousand visitors at its official “Grand Green Opening” celebration of its new award winning headquarters in Mount Dora recently and the following week opened its first branch outside Lake County at 175 Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach.
Bank officials beamed as visitors toured First Green Bank’s new facility, only the second privately constructed building in Florida to qualify for the LEED Platinum certification for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank who helped create the bank’s “green” approach to customer service and sustainability, said he hoped the event will mark a new era in Lake County.
“Interest in our new facility has been very high and we were very pleased at the turnout for our “green opening” celebration,” LaRoe said.
“We are already aware of other buildings in Lake County that plan to incorporate green standards. This is one very big way we can lead America toward energy independence and greater security,” LaRoe said.
Bank officials beamed as visitors toured First Green Bank’s new facility, only the second privately constructed building in Florida to qualify for the LEED Platinum certification for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank who helped create the bank’s “green” approach to customer service and sustainability, said he hoped the event will mark a new era in Lake County.
“Interest in our new facility has been very high and we were very pleased at the turnout for our “green opening” celebration,” LaRoe said.
“We are already aware of other buildings in Lake County that plan to incorporate green standards. This is one very big way we can lead America toward energy independence and greater security,” LaRoe said.
Lennar to Host Realtor Preview to Unveil its Newly Improved Clubhouse, Commission Structure and Incentives at Emerson Park in Apopka
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division will host a Realtor Preview from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Emerson Park, located off Ocoee-Apopka Road near S.R. 429.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar will present its commission structure for the community and sales incentives---including a mini-vacation to Puerto Rico for Orlando area realtors and brokers.
Metheny said Lennar will serve up plenty of foods and beverages at the Realtor Preview, along with prizes for participating realtors.
The event will be held at 1255 Tallow Drive, Apopka Fla 32703 in the Emerson Park Clubhouse that the homebuilder recently updated.
Lennar is building townhomes at Emerson Park priced from the $120s and single-family homes priced from the $170s on 55-foot and 75-foot home sites.
Three and four bedroom townhomes at Emerson Park range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 1,900 square feet.
New three, four and five bedroom single-family homes at Emerson Park range in size from 1,700 square feet to 3,700 square feet.
Community amenities also include a swimming pool, children’s playground and amphitheater. Visit www.Lennar.com.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar will present its commission structure for the community and sales incentives---including a mini-vacation to Puerto Rico for Orlando area realtors and brokers.
Metheny said Lennar will serve up plenty of foods and beverages at the Realtor Preview, along with prizes for participating realtors.
The event will be held at 1255 Tallow Drive, Apopka Fla 32703 in the Emerson Park Clubhouse that the homebuilder recently updated.
Lennar is building townhomes at Emerson Park priced from the $120s and single-family homes priced from the $170s on 55-foot and 75-foot home sites.
Three and four bedroom townhomes at Emerson Park range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 1,900 square feet.
New three, four and five bedroom single-family homes at Emerson Park range in size from 1,700 square feet to 3,700 square feet.
Community amenities also include a swimming pool, children’s playground and amphitheater. Visit www.Lennar.com.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long-Term Lease for Office Space at Oaks Professional Center in Lady Lake
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new 7½-year lease agreement for 3,328 square feet of medical office space in the Oaks Professional Center, 8575 138th Lane in Lady Lake.
Jack W. Lynch, senior broker associate at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, 138th Place Properties, LLC of Windermere,
The new tenant is Orlando-based Florida Hospital, who joins existing tenants at the center, Fla. Cancer Institute–New Hope, Family Doctors of Bellview and First Impressions Dental Care.
“The Oaks Professional Center is ideally suited for medical services,” Lynch said.
Anne Deason of Grubb & Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, 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.
Jack W. Lynch, senior broker associate at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, 138th Place Properties, LLC of Windermere,
The new tenant is Orlando-based Florida Hospital, who joins existing tenants at the center, Fla. Cancer Institute–New Hope, Family Doctors of Bellview and First Impressions Dental Care.
“The Oaks Professional Center is ideally suited for medical services,” Lynch said.
Anne Deason of Grubb & Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, 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.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Two New Lease Agreements totaling 26,400 square feet at Poinciana CommerCenter West in Kissimmee
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two new lease agreements totaling 26,400 square feet of industrial space at Poinciana CommerCenter West in Kissimmee.
Michael Heidrich, principal and his son Michael Heidrich Jr., an associate at NAI Realvest, teamed up to negotiate a new lease for 12,800 square feet at 1752-1754 Business Center Lane on behalf of the landlord Maitland-based Poinciana CommerCenter West, LLC. The tenant Gilligan & Ferneman, LLC, a local e-commerce company, was represented by Jennifer Wilson Realty in the transaction.
Heidrich, Sr. also represented Poinciana CommerCenter West in a lease with Deeja Foods, Inc. of Kissimmee for 13,600 square feet of space at 1770 Business Center Lane. The tenant was represented by Jean Badley of Overton Realty.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, 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 325 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.
Michael Heidrich, principal and his son Michael Heidrich Jr., an associate at NAI Realvest, teamed up to negotiate a new lease for 12,800 square feet at 1752-1754 Business Center Lane on behalf of the landlord Maitland-based Poinciana CommerCenter West, LLC. The tenant Gilligan & Ferneman, LLC, a local e-commerce company, was represented by Jennifer Wilson Realty in the transaction.
Heidrich, Sr. also represented Poinciana CommerCenter West in a lease with Deeja Foods, Inc. of Kissimmee for 13,600 square feet of space at 1770 Business Center Lane. The tenant was represented by Jean Badley of Overton Realty.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, 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 325 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.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
NAI Realvest Negotiates Leases for 10,000+ sq ft of space at Hanging Moss and Carter CommerCenters
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest negotiated three industrial lease agreements totaling 10,075 square feet at the Hanging Moss CommerCenter in Orlando and at Carter CommerCenter in Winter Garden.
Michael Heidrich, Sr. principal at NAI Realvest negotiated all three transactions on behalf of the landlords.
NAI Realvest Associate Michael Heidrich, Jr. represented Tenant Robert E. Himler, Jr. who signed a new lease for suite 570 with 4,200 square feet at 6100 Hanging Moss Rd. in the Hanging Moss CommerCenter. Maitland-based COP-Hanging Moss, LLC is the landlord.
Heidrich, Sr. also negotiated a lease renewal at Hanging Moss for suites 540-550 where Florida Home Medical Equipment Inc. occupies 4,000 square feet. Howard B. Feuerstein of Travers Realty Corp. represented the tenant.
In Winter Garden Heidrich, Sr. negotiated a lease of 1,875 square feet at Carter CommerCenter on behalf of the landlord COP-Carter LLC. Orlando-based Kimric Development Corp. d/b/a Kimric Auto Brokers is the new tenant at 902 Carter Rd., Suite 290.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, covering 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 325 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.
Michael Heidrich, Sr. principal at NAI Realvest negotiated all three transactions on behalf of the landlords.
NAI Realvest Associate Michael Heidrich, Jr. represented Tenant Robert E. Himler, Jr. who signed a new lease for suite 570 with 4,200 square feet at 6100 Hanging Moss Rd. in the Hanging Moss CommerCenter. Maitland-based COP-Hanging Moss, LLC is the landlord.
Heidrich, Sr. also negotiated a lease renewal at Hanging Moss for suites 540-550 where Florida Home Medical Equipment Inc. occupies 4,000 square feet. Howard B. Feuerstein of Travers Realty Corp. represented the tenant.
In Winter Garden Heidrich, Sr. negotiated a lease of 1,875 square feet at Carter CommerCenter on behalf of the landlord COP-Carter LLC. Orlando-based Kimric Development Corp. d/b/a Kimric Auto Brokers is the new tenant at 902 Carter Rd., Suite 290.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, covering 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 325 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.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Sublease at Quorum Center in Southwest Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new sublease agreement for 2,231 square feet of office space at Suite G-16 of the Quorum Center 4305 Vineland Rd., in southwest Orlando.
NAI Realvest principal Christie Alexander, Associates Drew Saphos, CCIM and Paul Vera and George Livingston, chairman emeritus of the firm, negotiated the agreement representing the sublessee, Orlando-based Heartfelt Home Care of District 7, Inc. a home health agency.
The sublessor Fines Enterprises, Inc. of Orlando was represented in the transaction by Ray Romano of CBRE.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, 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.
NAI Realvest principal Christie Alexander, Associates Drew Saphos, CCIM and Paul Vera and George Livingston, chairman emeritus of the firm, negotiated the agreement representing the sublessee, Orlando-based Heartfelt Home Care of District 7, Inc. a home health agency.
The sublessor Fines Enterprises, Inc. of Orlando was represented in the transaction by Ray Romano of CBRE.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, 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.
Mercantile Capital Corp. Closes 7 Commercial Loans to Fund Projects Valued at $19.1 Million in Jan.
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Mercantile Capital Corporation, which provides U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported it closed commercial loans in seven states in January to finance projects valued at $19,173,411.
Chris Hurn, Chief Executive Officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the firm financed projects in Colorado, Arizona, Tennessee, California, Louisiana, Texas and Illinois in January.
Geof Longstaff, Chairman of Mercantile, said the firm’s largest single loan in January helped finance the $5.1 million acquisition of a Comfort Inn & Suites in Midland, Texas.
Chris Hurn, Chief Executive Officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the firm financed projects in Colorado, Arizona, Tennessee, California, Louisiana, Texas and Illinois in January.
Geof Longstaff, Chairman of Mercantile, said the firm’s largest single loan in January helped finance the $5.1 million acquisition of a Comfort Inn & Suites in Midland, Texas.
First Green Bank Expansion Strategy could see Green Bank Facilities in Orange – Seminole Area before end of the Year
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – First Green Bank hosted more than 750 visitors at its official “Grand Green Opening” of its new award winning headquarters facility in Mount Dora recently and the following week opened its first branch outside Lake County in Ormond Beach.
Soon, additional First Green Bank branches could be premiering in the Orange and Seminole County regions as well.
“The FDIC has extended their period of scrutiny from the historic three year limit to seven years, which constrains our opportunities,” said Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank.
LaRoe, who created the bank’s “green” approach to customer service and sustainability, said there’s more work to be done yet on the bank’s Clermont and Ormond Beach branches, including upgrades to increase water conservation and provide more energy efficient appliances and lighting.
LaRoe said he is also looking at ways to incorporate solar energy components at both locations.
“We have an electric vehicle recharging station at the Clermont branch and we’re studying the feasibility of even powering that with solar panels,” LaRoe said.
“In the Orange-Seminole market, a lot will be determined by the facility or site,” LaRoe said. “If we can buy a site and build a new facility we can incorporate all the things we learned in Mount Dora.
“We may be able to buy an existing facility that we can bring up to our standards,” he said.
“If we lease a facility, we can still make improvements that meet our criteria,” LaRoe said.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which sets standards for energy efficiency and environmental quality with its LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) program, recently introduced new LEED-EB standards for existing buildings.
“We would like to open a branch in the Orange-Seminole market area soon and we are prepared to open one before the end of this year if we can,” LaRoe said.
Soon, additional First Green Bank branches could be premiering in the Orange and Seminole County regions as well.
“The FDIC has extended their period of scrutiny from the historic three year limit to seven years, which constrains our opportunities,” said Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank.
LaRoe, who created the bank’s “green” approach to customer service and sustainability, said there’s more work to be done yet on the bank’s Clermont and Ormond Beach branches, including upgrades to increase water conservation and provide more energy efficient appliances and lighting.
LaRoe said he is also looking at ways to incorporate solar energy components at both locations.
“We have an electric vehicle recharging station at the Clermont branch and we’re studying the feasibility of even powering that with solar panels,” LaRoe said.
“In the Orange-Seminole market, a lot will be determined by the facility or site,” LaRoe said. “If we can buy a site and build a new facility we can incorporate all the things we learned in Mount Dora.
“We may be able to buy an existing facility that we can bring up to our standards,” he said.
“If we lease a facility, we can still make improvements that meet our criteria,” LaRoe said.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which sets standards for energy efficiency and environmental quality with its LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) program, recently introduced new LEED-EB standards for existing buildings.
“We would like to open a branch in the Orange-Seminole market area soon and we are prepared to open one before the end of this year if we can,” LaRoe said.
Two Stirling Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Agents Named “Real Estate’s Hot 100 Sales Pros” in Central Fla.
Orlando, Fla. --- Rachel McGrath and Debbie Keilin, International Luxury Home Specialists at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, have been named to Orlando Magazine’s “Real Estate’s Hot 100 Sales Pros” list published for 2011.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the dynamic duo, who have opened a Stirling Sotheby’s office at Spruce Creek Fly-In in Port Orange to serve the greater East Volusia County area, rank among the real estate firm’s most productive sales associates.
“Rachel McGrath and Debbie Keilin probably deserve to be named to the region’s top three sales pros,” Soderstrom said. “They carved out their own niche in the East Volusia region including Port Orange and the Daytona Beach oceanfront and intracoastal areas. They have mastered their craft as well as their territory,” he said.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the dynamic duo, who have opened a Stirling Sotheby’s office at Spruce Creek Fly-In in Port Orange to serve the greater East Volusia County area, rank among the real estate firm’s most productive sales associates.
“Rachel McGrath and Debbie Keilin probably deserve to be named to the region’s top three sales pros,” Soderstrom said. “They carved out their own niche in the East Volusia region including Port Orange and the Daytona Beach oceanfront and intracoastal areas. They have mastered their craft as well as their territory,” he said.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
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