SugarOak to Present Two Projects in Upcoming Parade of Homes

SugarOak will be showcasing two current projects during the weekend of April 30 – May 1. In Arlington, a renovation project on a 1925 American Style Foursquare home maintains the 20th century Arts and Crafts Style, while providing the Homeowners with an updated living space.

The second project is a new home in Great Falls. A French Country style home with Master Suite on the first floor, authentic stucco and “old world” carpentry details. This home is for sale.

The Parade is hosted by The Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA). The beneficiary of this event is HomeAid Northern Virginia, whose mission is to build and renovate shelters for homeless children and families in Northern Virginia. For more information and maps for the event go to http://www.vaparade.com/.

Improv Group Is Back in the Funny Business

Richmond, VIRGINIA – March 25, 2011 – A local theater is getting a second chance to bring back the laughs. Christine Walters has leased 2,000 square feet in the Gold’s Gym Plaza at West Tower to revive ComedySportz, an improv comedy theater that has been out of the spotlight for two years. She’s set to open in April. ComedySportz was known for shows in which two teams of performers would compete in improv games and perform scenes. The paying audience would judge the results and award points. The business also had a little league program for budding performers ages 10 to 13, a high school league and a summer camp. “We trained so many people - kids and adults that have gone through the program - and enriched so many lives,” Walters said. The first ComedySportz location on Staples Mill Road opened in 2001 and closed eight years later after the economy slowed and spectators stop coming. “We were starting to see that people weren’t coming in like they were,” Walters said, adding that the hours and responsibilities of the business began to take a toll, too. “I was burnt out and ready to make a life change,” she said.

After they closed down the theater, ComedySportz groups performed at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen for 11 months, which wasn’t entirely successful, according to Walters. “We went and performed when people called asking for entertainment, but our hearts weren’t in it. “It wasn’t the same.” Walters worked at a local marketing firm until May 2010, when she decided sales were not for her. “I realized I was in the wrong business,” she said. ComedySportz performed their last show at the center in Glen Allen in January 2010 and started hunting for a new home.

With the location about to open in Gold’s Gym Plaza on the 8900 block of Broad Street, Walters has stepped down from her position as owner and general manager and will take on the role of marketing and sales director. Susan Scovill, a former performer, is joining as the business manager. Scovill, director of the Fair Housing Concepts in Action, is glad to see it coming back. “ComedySportz offers a unique improv experience - it’s the most fun thing I’ve ever done,” said Scovill. “Improv has a ripple effect on your life.” The company began raising funds on Kickstarter.com a few months ago for the new facility and made just under $5,000 toward the $10,000 they needed to start up. Walters plans to continue all of the programs they originally had, including the Richmond Improv Festival, which brought together comedy acts from across the country. “I want to start with quality shows, quality education and a quality corporate department,” Walters said. Even though the programs will the same, Walters said she will be making some changes to how the business will operate. “We’re changing the structure of the management team to avoid the severe burnout of one.”

About Gold’s Gym Plaza

The Gold’s Gym Plaza is located on West Broad Street west of Parham between West End Drive and Homeview Drive. The center is home to Gold’s Gym, Gelati Celesti, Richmond Dance Center, Peking Restaurant, Quizno’s, Calico Corners, Richmond Dance Center, For Eyes, Pho City Vietnamese Restaurant, and many others. The center is also home to the United Artist West Tower, a 10-screen movie theater.

Family Behavioral Resources Brings Specialized Care to Georgian Place

SOMERSET, PA—December 21, 2010 -- Georgian Place just became more “family-friendly,” as Family Behavioral Resources (FBR) has recently signed as the newest tenant. “We are enthusiastic about our new office space at Georgian Place,” said Rick J. Murray, Chief Operating Officer of Family Behavioral Resources. “We believe this new, convenient location will be more visible to the community, and most importantly, more accessible to our staff, families and individual consumers in need of strong behavioral healthcare that we have the privilege to serve.” About FBR Family Behavioral Resources (FBR) is a Pennsylvania-based organization that provides a variety of mental health services throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1999, FBR’s mission is to provide services of the highest clinical integrity to its consumers and surrounding community. This commitment is evidenced by its national accreditation for three of its programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). FBR has eighteen Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS) locations, four outpatient clinics, a Family-Based Mental Health Services Program, and extensive Autism Services offices in multiple counties. The agency also provides Trauma Services, Summer Therapeutic Activities Programs, Community Outreach for Minority Populations, and other means of outreach such as support groups, focus groups, workshops and conferences. FBR works collaboratively with three other organizations – the Autism Education and Research Institute (AERI), Achieving in Higher Education with Autism and Developmental Disabilities (AHEADD), and Specializing in the Treatment of Persons on the Spectrum (STEPS) Behavioral Consulting – to create the opportunity to provide a lifespan continuum of care for individuals with autism and related disorders here in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. About Georgian Place In 2005 SugarOak Properties converted the 182,000 square feet former Outlet Center at Georgian Place into a full-service business condominium -- providing office, retail, medical and service users with an opportunity to purchase or lease ready-to-use space at below market prices. Family Behavioral Resources joins these and other professional offices at Georgian Place – Representative Carl W. Metzgar, Richard Grebosky, Podiatrist; Pediatric Care Specialists, Boyer Financial Planning, Highlands Chiropractic, Vittone Eye Surgical Associates, Somerset Nephrology, and Conemaugh Cancer Care Center. In addition, the center has numerous retail and service businesses within the revived village complex. SugarOak is a full service real estate company offering investment, management, and construction services across multiple property types. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, SugarOak has ownership interests and management portfolios across the US and Canada. For more information on Georgian Place see: www.georgianplace.net

CROSSROADS WELCOMES AMMA

BLOOMINGTON NORMAL, ILLINOIS – December 14, 2010 – Bloomington Academy of Mixed Martial Arts (AMMA) announced the opening of their new 7,200 square feet facility in Crossroads Center. The state of the art training facility has a full-size boxing ring, fight cage, weights, and the top instructors in Bloomington/Normal. The owner of AMMA, Brandy Tuley, decided to move the gym from a hidden industrial park to Crossroads for the convenience of her members and the larger facility. “I was attracted to Crossroads Center for the physical appearance and size of the space, in addition to the glass front and the abundance of parking and bus routes available in this location.” Bloomington’s Academy of Mixed Martial Arts is the ideal place to learn the most effective fighting, grappling and submission styles. Established in 2003, AMMA has grown rapidly in popularity and established a reputation for excellence in competition training. The gym provides classes and training in traditional boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Nogi Submission Grappling and Woman Self-Defense and Kickboxing. Whether you are a beginner or you have fight experience, the superb instructors at AMMA will help you learn the ropes or improve your style in no time. You will get in great shape, learn practical self-defense and enjoy a little competition. The school is happy to train kids from 5 years up to adult. The official Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday, January 15th from 1-4 p.m. and will feature a meet and greet with instructors as well as door prizes such as free membership and apparel. Hours of operation, Monday-Saturday 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. or contact Brandy Tuley at (309) 838-0574 or at http://www.bloomingtonamma.com/.

About Crossroads Center:

Managed by SugarOak Management Services since 2005, Crossroads Center is located on Wylie Drive and encompasses over 248,000 square feet of retail stores and office spaces including Bronze Giraffe Antique Mall, Sugar Art, Chestnut Health Systems, Show Me Dough, Digital Copy Systems and AFNI. SugarOak is a full service real estate company offering investment, management, and construction services across multiple property types. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, SugarOak has ownership interests and management portfolios across the US and Canada. For more information on Crossroad Center go to http://www.crossroadscenter.net/

For leasing inquiries at Crossroad Center, please contact: Andy Walsh (703) 435 9335

New Beauty Salon arrives at Gulfway Plaza at LaMarque

LAMARQUE, TEXAS – October 10, 2010 – Welcome to Ebony & Ivory’s Flair Salon, now located at Gulfway Plaza at LaMarque. Ebony & Ivory’s Flair Salon has occupied the 2,600 square feet suite into a luxurious salon that offers haircuts, relaxer/colors, weave specials, waxing, nail care, eyelash enhancement and wig styling. Under the management of SugarOak, Gulfway Plaza at LaMarque has been transformed into an enjoyable location to shop, eat, have fun, and now, with the addition of Ebony & Ivory’s Flair Salon, enjoy a day at the salon. April Jones and Jackie Cornelius, owners of salon, agree that the Gulfway Plaza is the ideal spot for their full service salon -- not only for their regular clients, who value the convenient location, but for potential walk-in customers as well. Come visit the Ebony & Ivory’s Flair Salon with available hours Tuesday thru Saturday 9 am till the last client; for appointments call (409) 655-5758.

For more information on Gulfway Plaza at LaMarque to go www.gulfwayplaza.com About SugarOak SugarOak (www.sugaroak.com) is a full service real estate company offering investment, management, and construction services across multiple property types. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, SugarOak has ownership interests and management portfolios across the US and Canada.

Leasing Activity at New City Center

Himalayas, an authentic Indian restaurant and caterer, has leased approximately 4,915 square feet of restaurant space, located at 709 N. Moore Avenue (with I-35 frontage) in New City Center, Moore, Oklahoma. Himalayas, previously operating in Norman, Oklahoma, offers a lunch and dinner buffet, seven days a week. Rick Pritchett, CCIM with Precor Ruffin and Micah Alcorn with Domain Commercial managed the lease transaction Jackie Puterbaugh, DVM, will open an after-hours emergency pet hospital in the 3,900 square foot, free-standing building, at New City Center, in Moore, Oklahoma. Dr. Puterbaugh received her degree in Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and has been practicing ER pet care since May of 2007 in Oklahoma City, Norman and Stigler, Oklahoma. New City Center is a 181,170 square foot multi-use shopping center, conveniently located at NW 5th and Interstate 35 in Moore, Oklahoma. Rick Pritchett, CCIM with Precor Ruffin managed the lease transaction.

Breathing New Life into Crossings Center

Recently acquired by SugarOak in April 2010, Crossings Center on Holcomb Bridge and Crossings Center on the Parkway are in the process of aggressively being repositioned to once again become two of the premier office parks in the area. Façade and interior renovations combined with new landscaping and signage are just a few of the scheduled improvements.

The recent upgrades and change in leasing strategy have begun to produce results; 11 new leases have been completed to date totaling over 19,000 square feet, which equates to a 12% increase in occupancy. Seven renewals have also been completed totaling over 20,000 square feet. Leasing and management now looks to maintain the momentum through the holiday season and into 2011.

Please visit http://www.crossingscenter.net/ for more information on the property.

About SugarOak

SugarOak is a full service real estate company offering investment, management, and construction services across multiple property types. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, SugarOak has ownership interests and management portfolios across the US and Canada