NAI Realvest Negotiates Long Term Lease on Hwy 17-92 in Longwood

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a long-term lease agreement for a 2,100 square foot free-standing retail building at 1000 S. U.S. Hwy 17-92 in Longwood. NAI Realvest Principals Matt Cichocki and Kevin O'Connor negotiated the lease representing the landlord Lee Chip Ith & Samneang Ith Chang of Lamont, Calif. TMX Finance of Savannah, Ga. is the new tenant operating an InstaLoan at the site. InstaLoan provides quick personal loans and they have locations throughout Florida and Georgia.

Celebration Golf Management Names General Manager at RedTail Golf Club

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Celebration Golf Management, which owns and/or operates seven golf courses in the Central Florida region, recently promoted Linda Gabauer to general manager at RedTail Golf Club Kenny Nairn, chief operating officer for Celebration Golf Management said Gabauer began her golf career at RedTail Golf Club in 2012. Prior to her promotion, she was assistant general manager. Nairn said Gabauer has 25 years of management experience in the high end retail industry. “Linda has had a vast range of responsibilities which have demonstrated her leadership and customer service, along with dedication, passion and commitment. These attributes come natural to her personal management skill, and are a must for our company,” Nairn said.

Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita recently hosts Wish Child and Family for VIP Weekend

KISSIMMEE Fla. -- Stonegate Golf Club recently extended its hospitality to nine-year-old Andrew Lumm and his family for a special V.I.P. treatment weekend. Andrew who is a wish child with Give Kids the World along with his twin sister Katelyn and brother Ryan, mom Rose Mary Lumm and dad, David Lumm were all given V.I.P. treatment during their 3-day stay. Arto Rahmani, general manager for Stonegate, said Rose Mary Lumm spoke to club members about what Give Kids the World has meant to her family. The Lumm family was also hosted at The Grille where they received magnificent meals with V.I.P. treatment. Rose and David Lumm met when Rose was teaching children for the Department of Defense in Germany and David was serving in the Army. Andrew loves exploring, reading and meeting new people and his twin Katelyn enjoys the outdoors, skating and praise dance. Older brother Ryan loves drama, reading and helping others. The Lumm family currently resides in Orlando. When asked; “what does Give Kids the World mean to your family?” Rose Lumm replied: “It is a gift…a slice of heaven on earth”

Over Seeding of Fairways at Legends Golf Club Now Complete, Fairway Cart Restrictions Have Been Lifted

CLERMONT, Fla. --- With a new look on the fairways at Legends Golf Club in Clermont, golfers are ready for the winter season. Jay Scruggs, general manager at Legends Golf Club, said they recently completed over seeding the fairways, greens, and tee boxes, all resulting in lush turf on every hole. “The visual appeal of the golf course is almost as important as its playability,” Scruggs said. “Over seeding at this time of the year means golfers can look forward to a great season of playing golf on a beautiful course,” he added. Scruggs said as many as three times the number of golfers will play Legends Golf Club over the next five months than in prior years. Legends Golf Club is open to the public seven days a week. Fairway cart restrictions have been lifted, much to the delight of everyone, Scruggs said. Around this time last year, Legends Golf Club in Clermont purchased 75 new 2013 Club Car Precedent model golf carts. Visit www.cgmgolfproperties.com.

Kings Ridge Golf Club Reopens Both Golf Courses after Reseeding as Staff Braces for Busy Winter Season

CLERMONT, Fla. --- Kings Ridge Golf Club in Clermont has reopened its fairways and removed all cart restrictions after extensive re-seeding and Lee Williamson, Head Golf Professional at Kings Ridge, said both 18-hole championship courses are in perfect shape for the winter season. “We are highly motivated and well prepared for a record winter season at Kings Ridge,” Williamson said. Williamson explained that Kings Ridge over-seeded the tees, fairways and greens on the Kings Course and the tees and greens of the Ridge Course. Current rates at Kings Ridge are $29.95 until 1 p.m. and $24.95 in the afternoons on the Kings Course. On the Ridge Course, greens fees are $21.95 before 1 p.m. and $14.95 in the afternoons. Kings Ridge Golf Club is owned and operated by Celebration Golf Management.

DAVE BREWER INC. REPORTS BIG INCREASE IN LUXURY HOME CONSTRUCTION IN 2013

SANFORD, Fla. --- Dave Brewer Inc. has built 11 new luxury homes in 2013 that sold for an average of $1.6 million each. Matt Trask, vice president of Dave Brewer Inc., said the luxury home builder built six homes in 2012 that each sold for $1 million plus. Remodeling projects this year brought an additional $2.5 million in revenues, Trask said. Dave Brewer Inc. has also seen an increase in tear down activity in the Markham Woods/Lake Mary area in which a client purchased an existing home just for the land and tears down the exiting home to build a new one. “Limited lots available for custom homes in the Markham Woods Road area has driven the demand for tear down projects” Trask said.

Henin Homes offering special discount on new “Maranello” move-in-ready home

DeBary, Fla. – Henin Homes is offering a special discount for a move-in ready home in its new Maranello floor plan at Riviera Bella the award-winning, gated luxury community overlooking the St. Johns River in DeBary. Jerome Henin, president of the Henin Group said the new and “dynamic” Maranello offers three bedrooms, a loft, three full baths and a half bath in 2,396 square feet of living area with a two-car garage for a discounted price of $327,270. Henin Homes is also offering special incentives to real estate brokers on its move-in ready homes, Henin said. For more information visit the Riviera Bella sales office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thorough Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays at 107 Verde Way in the Turino luxury model home.

DEL WEBB ORLANDO UNVEILS NEW MODEL HOMES AND HOME SITES

Orlando, Fla. --- Del Webb Orlando, the country’s number one active-adult homebuilder, will open three new model homes at the community’s model park in Davenport on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in the North Florida region, said the three homes are part of the Inspired Design collection which are consumer tested home designs. Del Webb has listened to consumers to ensure the homes are Life Tested®, built for how you live. The home designs have a smarter use of living space with rooms intended to be used all the time, not just once or twice a year. They have open, flowing living and dining spaces that are not just ideal for entertaining but perfect for everyday living. Strickler added that the new designs at Del Webb Orlando also incorporate natural light into the living areas and more usable space, including functional storage and loft designs. “These new designs are a part of the Garden Series at Del Webb Orlando and range from 1,133 square feet of living area to 2,188 square feet, with prices starting at $159,990,” Strickler said. Del Webb Orlando also features five additional model homes from their Classic Series of home designs that offer even larger home sites and living spaces ranging from 1,600 to 2,831 square feet, with prices starting at $198,990. All new homes at Del Webb Orlando offer a multitude of energy efficient features and are able to participate in an optional solar program. Visitors can tour all eight model homes at the model park, listen to live music outdoors in the garden-like setting, and sample desserts and coffees while enjoying the taste of a new life at Del Webb Orlando. Del Webb Orlando offers world class health and wellness amenities that are all part of the Del Webb lifestyle — an endless choice of activities, pastimes, hobbies and events that make every day new and inspiring. These are administered by a full time lifestyle director. Visit delwebb.com/dwo for driving directions and to print your gate pass for the event.

Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita management team, residents hold holiday fundraisers for Kissimmee’s H.O.M.E. program

Kissimmee, Fla. -- Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita set up an "Angel" tree in the foyer at The Grille restaurant with 34 Angel ornaments listing the names, gender and ages of the children from the H.O.M.E. program in Kissimmee. Arto Rahmani, vice president of Food and Beverage Operations for Celebration Golf Management, said the children named range from 5 months to 15 years of age and Solivita residents and the Stonegate Golf management team were able to provide a gift to every child listed on the tree. “It is a privilege to be able to give some happiness to those who are unfortunate especially around the holidays,” Rahmani said. “Many thanks to all who have helped us in this community service effort. We will continue to strive and support our community in every way we can,” he said In addition, Stonegate Golf Club’s Holiday Gift Basket Raffle raised $521.00 for the H.O.M.E. program. H.O.M.E. (”helping others make the effort”) has a goal to break the cycle of homelessness by providing housing and life skills to homeless women and their children.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Negotiates Sale of 398 Home Sites at Hunter’s Ridge in Ormond Beach for $8.7 Million

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently negotiated the sale of 398 home sites at Hunter’s Ridge in Ormond Beach for a total of $8.7 million. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said associate John Kurtz negotiated the two part sale representing both the sellers. Sixty-eight estate home sites of Ashford Lakes Estates at Hunter’s Ridge sold for $2.2 million to The Resource Group LLC, an investment and development group out of Jacksonville. The seller was Ashford Lakes Estates, LLC BADC Huntington Communities, LLC purchased 330 partially developed single-family and townhome sites for $6.5 million. The sale included Huntington Townhomes, Huntington Lakes and Huntington Woods. The seller was TP Investments, LLC. Hunter’s Ridge is a 5,000-acre DRI located on S.R. 40 just west of I-95. Hunter’s Ridge still has 1,100 undeveloped acres approved for 1,900 more home sites as well as commercial space, a new school and other amenities. John Kurtz with Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is also representing the seller of this remaining acreage, which is on the market for $15,000,000.00.