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| 12-29-2005 |
| British Virgin Islands strengthens tourism ties with P. R. |
The British Virgin Islands continues to build on already
strong ties with the Puerto Rico community, which
maintains the spot as the second largest market for the
BVI preceded only by the U.S.market.
And developments are underway to keep the neighbor island
destination “ahead of the curve in the rapidly changing tourism
landscape, a BVI government head official said Wednesday.
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| 9-27-2006 |
| Mainsail Devl Group sales for BVI project exceed 75% in only 9 months! |
In development on the unspoiled 230-acre tropical paradise of Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Mainsail Resort Spa & Marina has sold more than 75 percent of its island resort inventory. Mainsail’s 59 suites, villas and residences have only been available for purchase since March of 2005, and, with sales ahead of schedule, are expected to be sold out by June 2006. The first development major development in BVI in more than 20 years, Mainsail broke ground in October and anticipates completion of the entire project in the fall of 2007.
Mainsail Development Group, Inc., in conjunction with Scrub Island Development Group, is developing the $65 million Mainsail project. A unique and exclusive vacation investment opportunity, the island development will include a boutique hotel, world-class spa, 60-slip marina, and luxurious residences and estates. Ocean View Villas and Long View Residences are still available for purchase, but the island’s Marina Village Suites are sold out.
Priced at $2.2 million, the fully-furnished Ocean View Villas feature two master suites, each with a large bath and separate sitting area, all within a well-designed 1,950 square feet of space. The Villas will bring the outdoors in, with an additional 1,200-square-foot terrace with private plunge pools and sweeping views of Great Camenoe Island. The Long View Residences range in price from $2.9 to $3.9 million and are available in three- to five-bedroom are three-five bedroom designs with approximately 4,500 to 6,000 square feet of living space. These luxurious, multi-level homes will feature a large bedroom on the first level, which opens onto a covered terrace, separate dressing area and bath. The main level includes a large kitchen with eat-in bar, separate dining room and a large living room that opens onto a paved terrace with an infinity-edge pool. The master suite includes a large bath and separate sitting area and opens onto a private outdoor terrace.
Each villa, suite, and residence will be a wholly- and privately-owned asset. Unlike timeshare or fractional ownership arrangements, owners who choose to have their property maintained and rented by the professional resort management team will receive a share of rental revenues from all the units. Owners who choose to participate in the rental program will also receive two months use of their unit each year. Apart from the main resort development, 54 private estate lots are also available for purchase on the island.
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| 9-1-2004 |
| Mainsail Devl Group purchases exclusive home in historic Hyde Park area of Tampa, FL |
| The only true "Frank Lloyd Wright" designed home in Tampa has a new owner- Mainsail Development Group. MDG which is based in Tampa, purchased The Leiman House, a 5000 sq ft landmark in Hyde Park. Plans call for a complete remodel and partial restoration of the home which was originally completed in 1915. Upon completion, Mainsail Devl Grp expects to add a 3 car garage and guest house, new modernized kitchen, pool hot tub and and new mechanical and electrical facilities. |
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| 4-20-2007 |
| Mainsail hopes its latest real estate niche has an extended stay |
Mainsail Development Group is pouring more than a million dollars into renovating a South Tampa apartment complex, but it's not visions of condominium sales the company sees. It's extended stay housing.
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| 11-22-2006 |
| NYPD Pizza Restaurant announces new location in East Orlando! |
NYPD Pizza Restaurant announced today that it will open a new store at Stoneybrook Marketplace in East Orlando. NYPD officials expect to be open mid year 2007.
Stephen Latham, owner of the new restaurant, stated “We have been looking hard to open a new location in East Orlando for some time now. Stoneybrook Marketplace is an excellent location for us because the location of the center provides a perfect place to serve the booming East Orlando market, and the high level of design is consistent with that of our existing restaurants, so we know our customers will feel at home while they visit with us.”
NYPD Restaurants was recently voted “Best of Orlando,” for the eighth consecutive year by Orlando Weekly Magazine. NYPD Pizza Sub Stations, Metro Units, and Precincts can now be found across the nation and internationally in the near future. For more information on NYPD Pizza Restaurant visit www.nypdpizzaonline.com or visit or contact their existing locations in Metrowest 407-293-8880 and Kissimmee 407-390-0170.
Blaine Strickland, Partner with Mainsail Development Group, developer of Stoneybrook Marketplace, added, “I am very pleased to welcome NYPD to the center, they provide an excellent quality product in an authentic environment that their customers enjoy. I think other tenants will find NYPD to be a wonderful neighbor.”
Stoneybrook Marketplace is the 4th project for Mainsail Development in the East Orlando area. Construction is scheduled to begin after the 1st of the year, with Tenants to open mid summer 2007. Tim Lyons and Mike Byrum serve as the leasing agents for the park. Information about leasing and other details of the project are available at www.stoneybrookmarketplace.com, or by calling Mainsail at (407) 513-6340.
Mainsail Development Group has offices in Orlando and Tampa, and has several projects underway in central Florida. More information can be obtained at www.mainsaildev.com.
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| 4-12-2006 |
| Mona Deane joins Mainsail Development Group |
Mainsail Development Group, LLC, announces today that Mona Deane has joined its Orlando office as Senior Property Manager.
Deane has managed a Mainsail property for the past two years as a third party service provider. Blaine Strickland, Partner with Mainsail, stated “We’re extremely pleased to bring Mona in-house so that we can capture all of her time and expertise. Our projects now demand the full attention of a seasoned pro.”
Mona Deane formerly held property management positions with CB Richard Ellis, Lincoln Property Company and Realty Capital Advisors. She is on the Board of Directors of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) and has been active in the Orlando market for more than 15 years.
Two of Mona’s most immediate projects are now underway: Alafaya Village, a 51,000 square foot multi-building office / retail park on Alafaya Trail in east Orlando, and Stoneybrook Marketplace, a 35,000 square foot retail plaza that has just broken ground across from Stoneybrook on South Alafaya Trail.
Mainsail Development Group has offices in Orlando and Tampa, and has several projects underway in central Florida. Mainsail’s Orlando office is located in Capital Plaza II in downtown Orlando at 301 East Pine Street, Suite 750, Orlando, Florida, 32801. More information can be obtained by calling Mona Deane at (407) 513-6340, extension 100.
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| 4-12-2006 |
| J. David Peppers joins Mainsail Development Group |
Mainsail Development Group, LLC, announces today that J. David Peppers has joined its Orlando office as Senior Vice President of Design & Construction.
Peppers has worked with Mainsail on several projects as a private consultant over the past few years. Blaine Strickland, Partner with Mainsail, stated “We’re extremely pleased to bring Dave aboard so that we can capture all of his time and expertise. He has done an outstanding job for us, and we wanted to have him take responsibility for all of our projects.”
Dave Peppers is a graduate of the University of Florida, trained in landscape architecture and land planning. He was a senior project manager for several years with Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan in Orlando, and through his own consulting firm has worked on commercial, residential and themed entertainment projects all over the world for both corporate and individual clients. Dave is also a veteran of the United States Navy.
Two of Dave’s most immediate projects are now underway: Cypress Station, an office / retail center in Winter Haven, and Stoneybrook Marketplace, a 35,000 square foot retail plaza in east Orlando. Peppers coordinates all aspects of design and construction for these projects, working with Mainsail’s selected consultants.
Mainsail Development Group has offices in Orlando and Tampa, and has several projects underway in central Florida. Mainsail’s Orlando office is located in Capital Plaza II in downtown Orlando at 301 East Pine Street, Suite 750, Orlando, Florida, 32801. More information can be obtained by calling Dave Peppers at (407) 513-6340, extension 110.
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| 4-12-2006 |
| Alafaya Village Announces 23,000 Square Feet In New Leases |
Mainsail Development Group, LLC, announces today the signing of 5 new leases at Alafaya Village that total more than 23,000 square feet. Mainsail acts as the exclusive leasing and managing agent for Alafaya Village, a 51,000 square foot office / retail park on South Alafaya Trail in east Orlando.
Blaine Strickland, Partner with Mainsail, stated “These new tenants are very exciting additions to our park. With their arrival, the village is now more than 82% leased and has caused us to start our sixth (and final) building as soon as possible.”
The new leases at Alafaya Village include:
Lifesong, a United Methodist Church: 8,909 square feet – opening in June; represented by David Chapin of Grubb & Ellis.
Advanced Dermatology (medical offices): 3,039 square feet – opening in May; represented by Laura Malone of Staubach.
Discovery Zone Pre-School: 4,801 square feet – opening in September.
Chutes & Lazers (a child’s gym and laser tag center): 5,580 square feet – opening in September
Academic Achievers (tutoring): 1,375 square feet – now open
Additionally, Sunflower Chinese Kitchen and Fontana’s Pizzeria are now open in the village.
Mike Byrum and Tim Lyons serve as the leasing agents for the park. Rental rates for the tenant spaces currently range from $28 - $30 per square foot, which are exclusive of common area charges. Information about leasing and other details of the project are available at www.alafayavillage.com, or by calling Mainsail at (407) 513-6340. The marketing center for Alafaya Village is located on-site and can be reached at (407) 281-4992.
This is the third project for Mainsail in east Orlando. The company has just broken ground on its newest project, Stoneybrook Marketplace (www.stoneybrookmarketplace.com), a 35,000 square foot retail plaza located ¼ mile north of Alafaya Village. Mainsail Development Group has offices in Orlando and Tampa, and has several projects underway in central Florida. More information can be obtained by calling Blaine Strickland at (407) 513-6340.
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| 3-24-2006 |
| Stoneybrook Marketplace now under construction |
Mainsail Development Group, LLC, announces today the groundbreaking for their newest project, Stoneybrook Marketplace. The project is a 35,000 square foot, office / retail plaza located on South Alafaya Trail in East Orlando across from the main entrance to Stoneybrook. Construction is expected to be complete near year end.
Blaine Strickland, Partner with Mainsail, stated “We’re glad to finally be able to break ground today. This project has been progressing through a number of approvals over the past two years. But – the wait will be worth it. This will be the highest quality project of its kind in the marketplace. We believe that companies wanting to serve the prosperous 32828 zip code will find that Stoneybrook Marketplace is the perfect venue for their business. ”
Stoneybrook Marketplace will feature leasable spaces as small as 1,300 square feet, and offer premium signage opportunities to a small number of the tenants. The project will be heavily landscaped and yet offer a broad presentation of the tenant spaces to South Alafaya Trail. The L-shaped structure will feature a central plaza and tower that will accent the project’s location on a heavily traveled section of Alafaya Trail.
The project is also being leased and managed by Mainsail. Rental rates for the tenant spaces currently range from $28 - $32 per square foot, which are exclusive of common area charges. Information about leasing and other details of the project are available at
www.stoneybrookmarketplace.com,
or by calling Mike Byrum or Tim Lyons of Mainsail at (407) 513-6340. The marketing center for Stoneybrook Marketplace is located near the project and can be reached at (407) 281-4992.
This is the third project for Mainsail in east Orlando. The company is in the final stages of completing Alafaya Village, a 55,000 square foot office / retail park located ¼ mile south of Stoneybrook Marketplace. Mainsail Development Group has offices in Orlando and Tampa, and has several projects underway in central Florida. More information can be obtained by calling Blaine Strickland at (407) 513-6340.
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| 12-23-2005 |
| Consumer spending, leading index post solid gains in November |
Consumers’ spending and incomes posted
solid gains in November, giving retailers
hopes for decent Christmas sales, while a
key economic forecasting gauge flashed encouraging
signals for 2006.
The Commerce Department reported
Thursday that personal incomes rose 0.3 percent
in November and were up an even bigger 0.7
percent when inflation was removed. It was the
best inflation-adjusted showing since July,when
sales surged as consumers responded to attractive
auto sales incentives.
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| 5-13-2005 |
| USA TODAY |
| What's Coming up? The British Virgin Islands....where new development is rare, will get a luxury resort and spa on the unspoiled 230-acre Scrub Island. The multi-million dollar Mainsail BVI development- a quick ferry ride from Tortola- will include a boutique hotel,spa, new marina and Residences. Ground will be broken on villas this year; the project is due to be completed and open in 2008. The island is currently home to a watering hole called Donovan's Reef Restaurant and bar. |
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