BIZ BUZZ 2.13.2013

Palm Coast Observer
Business

+ Grand Haven marks highest sales in 5 years

Grand Haven Realty announced Thursday that combined real estate and construction sales was $33,735,941 in 2012, the highest figure in five years.

A total of 70 homes sold at prices higher than $300,000. The average sales price for lots increased by approximately 9%. The planned community also constructed 16 new custom homes in 2012, five more than the year before.

Grand Haven Realty’s office is located in the Grand Haven Information Center at the main gate on Colbert Lane in Palm Coast. For more information, call 447-0800.

+ New degree program for Embry-Riddle

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announced last week the launch of the nation’s first bachelor’s degree in commercial space operations, citing a fast-exchanging commercial space sector as reason.

+ Flagler business named top romantic inn

Island Cottage & Oceanfront Inn and Spa in Flagler Beach has been named on the list, “Top 10 Most Romantic Inns in the World,” compiled by BedAndBreakfast.com. The inn is at 2316 S. Oceanshore Bldv. Call 439-0092.

+ Hotel changes name

The Sleep Inn in Palm Coast switched to a Red Roof Inn. The business is at 10 Kingswood Drive. Call 446-8180.

+ Rookies of the year recognized

Trey Tully and Jerry Unger, owners of Trey Tully Allstate in Bunnell, earned the Rookie of the Year award for their 2012 performances with Allstate in their territory. The business is at 2405 E. Moody Blvd. Suite 106. Call 206-1340.

+ Hospital employee heads council

The Estate Planning Council of the Fun Coast elected Bil Tol, foundation development officer for Florida Hospital Flagler, as president of the council for 2013.

+ Vet hosts open house

When Flagler Integrative Veterinary Center opened four months ago, its employees didn’t have time for a grand opening, so the business will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 16. The business is at 208 N. 2nd St. Call 439-2200.

+ Area designations

• Stange & Wooten CPA Firm, LLC announced that Cheryl Brugna has earned the enrolled agent designation from the IRS.
The firm’s Palm Coast branch is at 391 Palm Coast Parkway, Suite 3. Call 386-446-1743.

+ Area hires

• The Body Therapy Center added two new members to its team: Mickie Murphy, who owns the Spirit Center, and Janet McDonald, a neurodevelopmental therapist and instructor specializing in supporting those with attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and others.
The Body Therapy Center is at 25 Florida Park Drive. Call 246-6977.

• Intracoastal Bank hired Richard Luce as vice president and portfolio manager for the bank.
The bank is at 1290 Palm Coast Parkway N.W. Call 447-1662.