ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has opened three new single-family homes at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay, which overlooks Lake Apopka off of West Road and Ocoee-Apopka Road in Ocoee.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said all three new homes are ready for immediate move-in.
New homes at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay range in size 2,487 square feet of space to 3,927 square feet priced from $254,990.
Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com .
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Rhodes+Brito Architects Awarded Contracts to Design New Schools for Eccleston and Washington Shores Elementary Schools
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Rhodes+Brito Architects, based in Orlando was recently awarded a contract to design new Orlando area elementary schools at Eccleston Elementary School, 1500 Aaron Ave., and Washington Shores Elementary School, 944 W. Lake Mann Drive.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito Architects, said both projects are budgeted at $10 million.
The project will include a complete replacement of both Eccleston Elementary and Washington Shores schools.
The replacement project for Eccleston will start construction this August.
The Washington Shores construction is scheduled to get underway in summer of 2013.
Both schools will be approximately 35,000 square feet when built.
About Rhodes+Brito
Rhodes+Brito Architects, which opened in Orlando in 1996, currently employs a staff of 17, including seven registered architects. The firm served as lead architect for the Florida A&M University College of Law facility in downtown Orlando.
Ruffin Rhodes, co-founder and partner at Rhodes+Brito Architects, said both projects are budgeted at $10 million.
The project will include a complete replacement of both Eccleston Elementary and Washington Shores schools.
The replacement project for Eccleston will start construction this August.
The Washington Shores construction is scheduled to get underway in summer of 2013.
Both schools will be approximately 35,000 square feet when built.
About Rhodes+Brito
Rhodes+Brito Architects, which opened in Orlando in 1996, currently employs a staff of 17, including seven registered architects. The firm served as lead architect for the Florida A&M University College of Law facility in downtown Orlando.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Two New Lease Agreements for more than 4,000 Square Feet at Industrial Facility in Longwood
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two new lease agreements totaling 4,125 square feet of industrial space at 853 Waterway Place in Longwood.
NAI Realvest Associate Michael Heidrich, Jr., was the lead broker for both transactions, representing the landlord and the local tenants, along with Michael Heidrich Sr., Principal at NAI Realvest.
NACB, Inc. leased units 125 and 141 totaling 2,875 square feet at the facility and Gene Lagardo leased unit 133 with 1,250 square feet.
The building is now 100 percent leased with the owner occupying the other 3,375 square feet of the 7,500 square foot building which Heidrich, Sr. sold to them in January of 2010 for $385,000.
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 Associate Michael Heidrich, Jr., was the lead broker for both transactions, representing the landlord and the local tenants, along with Michael Heidrich Sr., Principal at NAI Realvest.
NACB, Inc. leased units 125 and 141 totaling 2,875 square feet at the facility and Gene Lagardo leased unit 133 with 1,250 square feet.
The building is now 100 percent leased with the owner occupying the other 3,375 square feet of the 7,500 square foot building which Heidrich, Sr. sold to them in January of 2010 for $385,000.
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 $870,000 Sale Price for 12+ Acre Development Site in Poinciana Office & Industrial Park in Osceola County
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently completed the $870,000 sale of a 12.51-acre industrial development site at Poinciana Office and Industrial Park on Poinciana Blvd. and U.S. Hwy.17-92 in Poinciana, Osceola County.
NAI Realvest Principals Robert Blackwell, SIOR and Michael Heidrich negotiated the transaction representing the seller Avatar Properties, Inc. of Coral Gables.
Red Apple at Poinciana, LLC a Fort Lauderdale-based developer, bought the site designated as Tract H in the industrial park and plans to develop a charter school.
Dan Shalloway of Sperry Van Ness represented the buyer.
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 Principals Robert Blackwell, SIOR and Michael Heidrich negotiated the transaction representing the seller Avatar Properties, Inc. of Coral Gables.
Red Apple at Poinciana, LLC a Fort Lauderdale-based developer, bought the site designated as Tract H in the industrial park and plans to develop a charter school.
Dan Shalloway of Sperry Van Ness represented the buyer.
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.
Tolaris Homes Starts Construction of $450,000 Luxury Home Designed for Empty Nesters at Lake Forest
LAKE FOREST, Fla. – Tolaris Homes which builds luxury custom homes throughout Central Florida, will start construction of a $450,000 luxury home at Lake Forest off SR 46 in north Seminole County within the next 90 days.
Rick Bavec, president of Tolaris Homes, said the 2,800 square foot luxury home has already been sold to an active adult couple.
Bavec said Tolaris as several more luxury custom homes in the pipeline that ideal for empty nesters.
“We are seeing more custom home buyers whose children are old enough to have left home and who want to live in a smaller custom home, rather than a multi-story townhome or production tract home,” Bavec said.
“They are downsizing their home but not their lifestyle,” Bavec said.
Rick Bavec, president of Tolaris Homes, said the 2,800 square foot luxury home has already been sold to an active adult couple.
Bavec said Tolaris as several more luxury custom homes in the pipeline that ideal for empty nesters.
“We are seeing more custom home buyers whose children are old enough to have left home and who want to live in a smaller custom home, rather than a multi-story townhome or production tract home,” Bavec said.
“They are downsizing their home but not their lifestyle,” Bavec said.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Office Lease at Wekiva Center in Apopka
MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently completed a new lease agreement for 1,600 square feet of office space at Wekiva Center located at 1706 E. Semoran Boulevard near the intersection of U.S. 441 in Apopka.
Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord Maitland-based Wekiva Center Partnership.
The tenant Blanco Professional Services, Inc., a bookkeeping services and tax accountants firm, was represented by Zaida Cabrisa of Orlando Realty Investments.
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 through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their 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.
Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord Maitland-based Wekiva Center Partnership.
The tenant Blanco Professional Services, Inc., a bookkeeping services and tax accountants firm, was represented by Zaida Cabrisa of Orlando Realty Investments.
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 through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their 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.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE SET FOR APRIL 28 AT PORT ORANGE CITY CENTER
PORT ORANGE – Port Orange’s Relay for Life, an annual event to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society, will be kicked off at noon on Saturday, April 28 at the City Center Complex, 1000 City Center Circle.
Included in the event will be an 18-hour relay race, an inspirational Survivors’ Lap and a candlelight ceremony, according to Allan L. Ziffra√, president of the Rue & Ziffra law firm, a sponsor of the race.
“We’re excited once again to be a silver sponsor of this event,” Ziffra said. “We have nearly a dozen employees either participating in the race, handing out water to runners or selling pizza and other items to benefit the American Cancer Society.”
Jessica Eckelbarger√, the firm’s marketing director, is serving as captain of the Rue & Ziffra team and invites anyone who isn’t walking with a group to join them in the relay.
Eckelbarger said the firm’s efforts in 2011 raised more than $4,000 to help fight cancer and they have set a goal of $5,000 for this year’s race.
For more information about the event, call 386-788-7700 or visit http://www.rueziffra.com/relay-for-life-rueziffra-event
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.
Included in the event will be an 18-hour relay race, an inspirational Survivors’ Lap and a candlelight ceremony, according to Allan L. Ziffra√, president of the Rue & Ziffra law firm, a sponsor of the race.
“We’re excited once again to be a silver sponsor of this event,” Ziffra said. “We have nearly a dozen employees either participating in the race, handing out water to runners or selling pizza and other items to benefit the American Cancer Society.”
Jessica Eckelbarger√, the firm’s marketing director, is serving as captain of the Rue & Ziffra team and invites anyone who isn’t walking with a group to join them in the relay.
Eckelbarger said the firm’s efforts in 2011 raised more than $4,000 to help fight cancer and they have set a goal of $5,000 for this year’s race.
For more information about the event, call 386-788-7700 or visit http://www.rueziffra.com/relay-for-life-rueziffra-event
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.
Meritage Homes to Start Construction of Two Model Homes in May at Fells Landing in Lake Nona area
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes plans to start construction of two model homes in May at Fells Landing, located off Narcoossee Rd. in the Lake Nona area.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes, said Meritage plans to build 146 new single family homes at Fells Landing that range in size from 2,200 square feet of living space to 5,200 square feet.
Kittle said four, five, six, seven and eight bedroom single family homes at Fells Landing feature one and two story designs priced from the $200s.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales for Meritage Homes, said Meritage plans to build 146 new single family homes at Fells Landing that range in size from 2,200 square feet of living space to 5,200 square feet.
Kittle said four, five, six, seven and eight bedroom single family homes at Fells Landing feature one and two story designs priced from the $200s.
VILLAGES OF ROYAL PALM RAISES $800 FOR DRESS FOR SUCCESS AT ANNUAL FASHION SHOW
PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- The Villages of Royal Palm’s Fifth Annual Fashion Show at its community clubhouse ballroom recently raised $800 for Volusia County’s Dress for Success program, which enables disadvantaged women in the Volusia area by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.
Winston Schwartz, whose company developed the Villages of Royal Palm, said his company matched the residents’ contributions with another $400 contribution.
The Fifth Annual Villages of Royal Palm Fashion Show was sponsored by Patchington’s and Joseph A. Banks menswear, both located at The Trails shopping center in Ormond Beach.
The Villages of Royal Palm is an award-winning active adult lifestyle community in Port Orange.
Winston Schwartz, whose company developed the Villages of Royal Palm, said his company matched the residents’ contributions with another $400 contribution.
The Fifth Annual Villages of Royal Palm Fashion Show was sponsored by Patchington’s and Joseph A. Banks menswear, both located at The Trails shopping center in Ormond Beach.
The Villages of Royal Palm is an award-winning active adult lifestyle community in Port Orange.
The Henin Group Opens New Two Bedroom Model Condominium at Whispering Palms in Largo
DEBARY, Fla. — The Henin Group, developers of the award-winning Riviera Bella luxury community overlooking the St. Johns River in Debary, recently opened one model condominium home at Whispering Palms Condominium located off Ulmerton Road in Largo.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, said Whispering Palms Condominium offers 59 two-bedroom, two-bath condominium units priced from $89,900.
Jerome Henin, who heads the Henin Group, said Whispering Palms Condominium offers 59 two-bedroom, two-bath condominium units priced from $89,900.
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