NAI Realvest Negotiates Three Long-term Leases Totaling Over 23,000 Square Feet at Kissimmee Shopping Center

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated one renewal and two new long-term lease agreements totaling 23,014 square feet at Kissimmee Shopping Center on Old Vineland Road in Kissimmee. Kissimmee Shopping Center is managed by SugarOak Managment Services.

Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest brokered all three transactions representing the landlord, Herndon, Va.-based KVOS, LLC.

Bealls Outlet Center renewed its lease of 15,686 square feet at 2523 Old Vineland Rd. for five years. “The significant growth Bealls experienced over the past three years at this location was the deciding factor on its extension of the lease for five more years,” Partyka said.

Kissimmee-based Jerr-a-bel’s Bridal, in an expansion move from the Poinciana area, signed a seven-year lease for 3,197 square feet at 2547 Old Vineland Rd. in the Kissimmee Shopping Center.

And at 2549 Old Vineland Rd. in the same center, the Tabernacula Nuevo Comienco church leased 4,138 square feet for three years. “Tabernacula headed by Pastor Hector Mundo is expanding its space, relocating from a smaller location to accommodate the growing congregation,” said Partyka.

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

Freedom Music Festival at Georgian Place

Join the fun and annual celebration of our nation’s birthday at the Freedom Music Festival held this Saturday, July 2, at Georgian Place. Bring a picnic and a blanket and settle in to enjoy the music of seven live bands as they perform continuously from noon until dusk on the courtyard lawn at Georgian Place. The line-up for the event is sponsored by Blubaughs Music and includes M/C – DJ Rocko – all day long; Willing Vessels Band – family entertainment; Jump 2 Jupiter – Mr. Smalls Battle of the Bands Winner; empt(e) - hard driving industrial rock; Ophydium – heavy metal; Artic Wolf- party band; Dirty Dogs – one of the area’s favorite bands; and Birdhouse – featuring the always popular JD and Cindy Ross. The stage will be open if time allows between sets…make sure you’re ready to perform and show the community what you’ve got! Don’t forget to check out blubaughsmusic.com for the best selection of musical instruments and accessories in the area and to register to win tickets to see the Clarks in on July 9th at Laurel Arts! In addition to all the live music performances, you can Cruise-in with your antique or classic car all day long starting at 9am, couples and families can enjoy playing the old fashioned lawn games set up in various stations throughout the village. In addition to relaxing and playing games, enjoy strolling through the village and browsing the shops. Stay for a great view of Somerset’s fireworks from atop the hill in our south west facing lots. Some food & drinks will be available or you can bring your own. Glo-sticks and prizes for kids will be available while supplies last. Everyone is welcome at this free event. So round up the troops, wave your flags and enjoy some all American family fun. For more information on Georgian Place or opportunities available for leasing or purchasing space at the center, please call 814-443-3818 or visit our website at http://www.georgianplace.net/

2011 Horseradish & Herb Festival At Georgian Place

SOMERSET, PA – June 24, 2011 – The grounds at Georgian Place will be filled with herbs and much more to celebrate horseradish “the herb of the year” during the First Annual Horseradish and Herb Festival to be held Saturday, June 25th and Sunday June 26th, 2011 throughout the village. This special indoor/outdoor event will feature over 25 vendors, offering a wide assortment of horseradish products, plants, specialty foods, jellies, jewelry, crafts, and quality antiques. You can listen to scheduled lectures throughout both days discussing herbs, cooking, and of course, the secret ingredient….horseradish! The event is sponsored by Sugar Grove Herbs, where owner Barb Will’s favorite motto is “everyone needs a little sunshine”. Barb has been in the herbal business for over 23 years and specializes in teas and vitamins. The store has a treasure of unique items, including Natures Sunshine vitamins, over 100 specialty loose leaf teas, garden accessories, gifts, and a splash of eclectic antiques. Will says, “I am always interested in sharing my passion and spreading the knowledge and excitement of herbs and gardening”, on why she decided to organize the event. Attendees at the event will learn everything there is to know about horseradish. Both a root vegetable and herb, horseradish has an interesting history, tracing as far back as 1500 BC. The best time to harvest plants is after a hard frost, but they can be harvested year round. Keep the plant refrigerated to maintain hotness, if you like it hot. There will be a drawing every 15 minutes for a free bottle of horseradish sauce donated by H.J. Heinz Company. And if all this is not enough, popular and interactive DJ Rocko will be playing from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. The show runs from 10 am to 5 pm both days. Rain or Shine. Free Admission. In addition to all of the other activities, there will be a Horseradish Food Contest, judged by three celebrity judges, all with vast knowledge of culinary arts and herbs. Chef Reece Deist, C.C. head chef at the Georgian Inn of Somerset; Lori Noll, owner/operator of Lorelei’s, a bed and breakfast and culinary classroom where she teaches cooking classes; and Matthew Myers, owner of Matteo’s Herbs Galore in Johnstown. Local folks can enter recipes containing horseradish in different categories to be judged from appetizers to desserts and one for just the main ingredient, homemade horseradish! The village at Georgian Place is the perfect setting for strolling outdoors, and with so much to see and do a trip to the Georgian Place Horseradish and Herb Festival will be a well deserved and enticing day out you won’t want to miss!

Lecture Schedule: Saturday, June 25th , 2011 11:00 am - Kathy Randall (Folklore Storytelling) 12:30 pm - Tina Sams ( Wild Edibles) 1:45pm - Susanna Reppert Brill (Horseradish) 3:00 pm- Barbara Steel ( Scented Geraniums)

TAKE A TRAIN TO THE GEORGIAN PLACE HERB AND CRAFT FESTIVAL

The Laurel Highlands Model Railroad Club (a 501 C 3 non-profit charitable organization) is “kicking – off” its “Trains for Tots” Christmas campaign in conjunction with the “Horseradish Festival” being held at the Georgian Place in Somerset, Pa on June 25 and 26. So dig out your old model trains, especially the rusted and broken ones, and deliver them to the Railroad Club at 209 Georgian Place during the festival. The club will repair and make serviceable all model trains received and give them to our local Somerset Kids And Countians in Need Organization who in turn will award these train sets to their needy clients during the Christmas season. Also, those delivering model trains to the club during this event will receive free admission for the day to enjoy the areas largest multi-scale display and a receipt evidencing your possible tax deductible contribution. For more information call 814-445-8922

Business park donates playground to Daleville Elementary

DALEVILLE -- Daleville Elementary School will get new playground equipment this summer -- well, new to the school -- thanks to the neighboring Heartland Business Center.

SugarOak Holdings, which manages the business park, is giving the school a play structure that dates back to the facility's previous incarnation as an outlet shopping center. The Daleville

Community School Board on April 25 accepted the donation, which is valued around $10,000. Supt. Paul Garrison said the Parent-Teacher Organization would use $10,000 set aside for playground equipment to refurbish and recondition the donated structure, which will likely be installed at the school over the summer.

This marks the second recent donation to the schools from SugarOak, which in March gave the schools equipment including sinks and a walk-in cooler, with a total estimated value of more than $12,600.

SugarOak (http://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.

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.