VOLUSIA COUNTY

Del-Air Expands Service Geography with East Coast Air & Heat Partnership

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Sunday, April 28, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., April 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric, Florida's foremost indoor comfort provider, has announced the acquisition of East Coast Air & Heat. East Coast Air & Heat is a trusted Titusville-based brand providing air conditioning and heating services throughout Florida's East Coast for over 21 years. The new partnership will additionally provide diversified services for East Coast Air & Heat customers to include a full suite of home services from Del-Air, including; air conditioning, air purification and filtration, and complete household ventilation and duct services.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric, Florida's foremost indoor comfort provider, has announced the acquisition of East Coast Air & Heat.
  • East Coast Air & Heat is a trusted Titusville-based brand providing air conditioning and heating services throughout Florida's East Coast for over 21 years.
  • The new partnership will additionally provide diversified services for East Coast Air & Heat customers to include a full suite of home services from Del-Air, including; air conditioning, air purification and filtration, and complete household ventilation and duct services.
  • "Homeowners serviced by East Coast Air & Heat and throughout Florida's eastern coastline can now take advantage of all the home services Del-Air provides to our central Florida homeowners, but our collaboration with East Coast Air & Heat is not just about expanding our service area.

Leafguard Announces New Branch Opening in Orlando, Florida

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leafguard, a leading provider of gutter solutions, is excited to announce the opening of its new branch in Orlando, Florida.

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  • EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leafguard, a leading provider of gutter solutions, is excited to announce the opening of its new branch in Orlando, Florida.
  • This strategic location allows Leafguard to extend its unparalleled gutter solutions to a significant number of homeowners in the region.
  • Jaime Miro Vargas has been appointed as the General Manager of the Orlando branch, with Cecil Howard overseeing the production operations as the Production Manager.
  • Homeowners in the Orlando area and the surrounding counties can reach the branch directly at 407-477-5694 for sales inquiries or service appointments.

Wire 3 Announces Majority Investment from Oak Hill Capital to Accelerate Fiber-to-the-Home Expansion in Florida

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. and MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wire 3, a leading fiber-to-the-home provider in Florida, announced today that Oak Hill Capital ("Oak Hill") has acquired the company from Guggenheim Investments ("Guggenheim") and committed to invest up to $250 million out of Oak Hill's sixth flagship fund to accelerate the expansion of Wire 3's fiber network in underserved communities across Florida. Wire 3's existing management team members are remaining as shareholders and will continue leading the business going forward.

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  • Wire 3's existing management team members are remaining as shareholders and will continue leading the business going forward.
  • Wire 3 is actively expanding its fiber network across Florida communities within Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Orange, and Marion counties.
  • "We are delighted to form a new partnership with Oak Hill, an experienced investor in the broadband sector," said Jai Ramachandran, CEO of Wire 3.
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal counsel to Oak Hill.

Florida Business Leader and Education Advocate Glenn Ritchey Named to Florida Auto Industry Hall of Fame, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Reports

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) has inducted Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Trustee Glenn Ritchey, a long-time civic, philanthropic and business leader based in Volusia County, into its Hall of Fame.

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  • Summary - The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) has inducted Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Trustee Glenn Ritchey, a long-time civic, philanthropic and business leader based in Volusia County, into its Hall of Fame.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) has inducted Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Trustee Glenn Ritchey, a long-time civic, philanthropic and business leader based in Volusia County, into its Hall of Fame.
  • Through their visionary leadership and selfless service, Glenn Ritchey and his wife, Connie, inspire us to achieve ever more ambitious goals.
  • "Glenn has applied his deep business insights to help improve education, job opportunities and quality of life for all Floridians.

VITAS® Healthcare Promotes Three Executive Roles: Husted, Nygaard, Hayes

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Patty Husted, Jennifer Nygaard and Mark Hayes are tenured VITAS Healthcare employees who have demonstrated excellence in their leadership roles and will continue to strengthen the company through further development.

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  • Patty Husted, Jennifer Nygaard and Mark Hayes are tenured VITAS Healthcare employees who have demonstrated excellence in their leadership roles and will continue to strengthen the company through further development.
  • A 10-year VITAS veteran, Hayes has been promoted to senior vice president of operations for the Southern region of Florida.
  • Joining the company in 2013, Hayes served as general manager in Jacksonville and Atlanta before his promotion to vice president of operations in 2017.
  • He is a graduate of the University of Phoenix and holds a bachelor’s in business management and a Master of Business Administration in healthcare.

Daytona Beach Area CVB Launches MotoPassport Scavenger Hunt on Biketoberfest® Mobile App

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The official Biketoberfest® mobile app, available for free download on app stores, provides the most up-to-date information on everything there is to see, do and experience during the four-day rally.

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  • The official Biketoberfest® mobile app, available for free download on app stores, provides the most up-to-date information on everything there is to see, do and experience during the four-day rally.
  • The mobile app provides users convenient access to the rally's online calendar of events, bike show details, scenic rides and more.
  • New to the mobile app this year is the MotoPassport scavenger hunt.
  • The Riverfront Esplanade, located in downtown Daytona Beach, spans a mile of Intracoastal Waterway and is a premier gathering space and botanical garden.

Wire 3 Launches New Bulk Offering in Central Florida

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Wire 3's community offering includes a range of features designed to simplify the billing, and management of the connection needs of the residents of these properties.

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  • Wire 3's community offering includes a range of features designed to simplify the billing, and management of the connection needs of the residents of these properties.
  • In addition to its internet offering, Wire 3 has entered a partnership with DirecTV to offer their industry leading streaming television product over Wire 3's all fiber network.
  • "We're excited to announce the launch of our new Community offering," said Jai Ramachandran, CEO of Wire 3.
  • For more information about Wire 3's Community offering, or to express interest in talking about your community, please visit https://wire3.com/community-solutions/ or contact their Community Sales team.

Daytona Beach Area Boasts Busy Fall Season of Festivals

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fall season will bring a range of unique festivals to the Daytona Beach area for visitors and locals to enjoy.

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  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fall season will bring a range of unique festivals to the Daytona Beach area for visitors and locals to enjoy.
  • With an impressive line-up of activities, live entertainment, art and culture and cuisine, the area's fall festival lineup has something for everyone.
  • Biketoberfest ® Motorcycling enthusiasts will descend upon the Daytona Beach area by the thousands on October 19-22 for the 31st annual Biketoberfest®, regarded by many as one of the top motorcycle rallies in the southeastern United States.
  • The popular, four-day rally attracts motorcycle enthusiasts to the Daytona Beach area and neighboring communities throughout Volusia County with beautiful Florida weather, live music, the industry's top vendors, bike shows, motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway, and miles of scenic rides along famous A1A, historic Main Street and the Ormond Beach Scenic Loop.

Mattamy Homes Chosen as one of the Best Places to Work in Central Florida for Third Consecutive Year

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Mattamy Homes is pleased to announce that the company has been recognized as one of Central Florida's Best Places to Work by the Orlando Business Journal for 2023.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Mattamy Homes is pleased to announce that the company has been recognized as one of Central Florida's Best Places to Work by the Orlando Business Journal for 2023.
  • This is the third consecutive year the Journal has recognized Mattamy Homes for its workplace environment.
  • Best Places to Work recognizes Central Florida's top employers that have excelled at attracting and retaining workers.
  • "This recognition from the Orlando Business Journal showcases Mattamy's dedication to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work, " says David Baselice, Mattamy's Orlando Division President.

A Young Boy's Last Hope: FHD Forensics' Unique Collaboration Aims to Bring Closure to Three Florida Cold Cases

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

FHD Forensics is happy to announce a new collaboration with the Volusia County, Florida Sheriff's Office on three cold cases driven by the desire of the families of Dean and Tina Linn Clouse to help solve cases in their own backyard.

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  • FHD Forensics is happy to announce a new collaboration with the Volusia County, Florida Sheriff's Office on three cold cases driven by the desire of the families of Dean and Tina Linn Clouse to help solve cases in their own backyard.
  • The young couple went unidentified for four decades after being found murdered near Houston, Texas in 1981.
  • Genetic genealogy identified them in 2021, putting an end to decades of longing for news on the part of their families.
  • Links can also be found on the websites for Genealogy For Justice and FHD Forensics to donate via Paypal .