Sotheby’s International Realty Enters the Algarve by Way of Atlantic Estates

By the end of May, Sotheby’s International Realty Portugal will open its first office in the Algarve, utilizing key assets and reputation for quality customer service established by its partner Atlantic Estates. Officially dubbed Sotheby’s International Realty Vilamoura, the new venture will offer consultancy services to the central Algarve, from Albufeira to Faro, including the highly-desired area known as the “Golden Triangle,” encompassing exclusive resorts Vale do Lobo... 

Handi-Treads New Stair Nosings Provide Safe Footing and Reduce Slips & Falls

Handi-Ramp has expanded their Handi-Treads™ non-slip tread product line to include an easy to install non-skid stair nosing. “The Handi-Treads product line has become extremely popular due to this year’s unusually harsh winter, ” said Jeff Mann, Handi-Ramp’s sales manager. “Property managers, homeowners and even the Federal Government have installed thousands of Handi-Treads™ as a way to reduce the risk of slips and falls due to ice and snow. Everyone is concerned... 

Economic Stimulus Package Can Light Up America

Even before the economic stimulus package goes before Congressional vote, the BetaLED™ manufacturing plant is ramped up to manufacture LEDway™, environmentally-friendly LED (light-emitting diode) streetlights, to meet increasing demand from cities across the country. “Governments, municipalities and utilities are planning energy savings and sustainability into their proposals for economic stimulus monies,” says Alan Ruud, president of Beta Lighting, “We’ve talked to a lot of public works... 

Mexico Alive Announces Sian Ka’an Golf Resort & Spa

Mexico-based sales and marketing company Mexico Alive, in conjunction with Condo Hotel GBP and the popular hotel operator Grand Bahia Principe announced plans to develop the Sian Ka’an Golf Resort & Spa in the Mayan Riviera. The new luxury development will follow the condo-hotel model that has been gaining in popularity in Mexico tourism regions and will soon be selling with pre-construction pricing. Residents of the 300-unit Sian Ka’an Golf Resort & Spa will be able to enjoy: *... 

Aviation Enthusiasts in Canada Find Warm Weather and Savings At Big South Fork Airpark

Since the grand opening Big South Fork has gotten numerous inquiries from Canadian pilots looking to have a warm retreat, and with the current currency situation, a good deal. Located in an area renowned for its lush landscape, abundant wildlife, cascading waterfalls, and rivers, the beauty of the landscape and its surrounding tight knit community were all considered when designing Big South Fork [Airpark in Tennessee]. The goal was to create a first-class community inspired by nature that catered... 

Next Century Associates Announces $2 Billion Vision for Century City

Next Century Associates, LLC, a partnership between Los Angeles based real estate investor Michael Rosenfeld and an entity in the D.E. Shaw Group, today unveiled plans for a $2 billion mixed-use project on the 5.75 acre Century Plaza hotel site. The project will feature two soaring towers rising from a grand plaza with a 240 room Five Star hotel and 163 hotel residences, 130 luxury residential condominiums, 100,000 square feet of office, 106,000 square feet of retail shops and restaurants, and a... 

Bio Base Europe is granted €21 million to become the first open innovation and education center for the biobased economy in Europe

On December 12, Europe, Flanders and The Netherlands have joined forces within the framework of an Interreg IV project and allocated €21 million to Bio Base Europe. Bio Base Europe is the largest Interreg project ever granted to the Dutch-Flemish border region. Bio Base Europe will build research and training facilities for biobased activities, in order to speed up the development of a sustainable biobased economy in Europe. Bio Base Europe is the result of a partnership between Ghent Bio-Energy... 

Locking Leg Prevents Vandalism and Theft

Stone Construction Equipment, Inc. introduces the exclusive Locking Leg for its Right Built Champion(TM) and Buddy(TM) by Stone Mortar Mixers. The patent-pending Locking Leg easily attaches to the mixer’s axle in place of the tire and helps to deter vandalism and theft. The Leg is ideal for rental houses that want to assure the return of their inventory of Stone mixers. It also protects the contractor’s investment in the equipment. Two different size Locking Legs are available. The smaller... 

Heads of State reach EU Climate deal

At their Summit, the EU Heads of State endorsed the 20% mandatory targets for renewables agreed on Tuesday and adopted a general principle of 100% auctioning of CO2 allowances in the power sector. The two measures will be forceful drivers for Europe’s wind power industry, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). “The Heads of State commitment to domestic EU carbon reductions was watered down today, but the 27 mandatory national renewable energy targets, combined with an effective... 

Red Ledges Development Offers Tremendous Value with Golf & Tennis Amenities Created by Legends Jack Nicklaus, Cliff Drysdale and Jim McLean

Red Ledges, a development in the beautiful valley of Heber City, Utah, is the world’s only recreational community offering golf and tennis amenities created by legends Jack Nicklaus, Cliff Drysdale and Jim McLean. Red Ledges is a nearly 2,000-acre mountain paradise that will consist of 1,200 luxury custom homes and world-class facilities. Red Ledges has teamed up with Jack Nicklaus, the “Most Powerful Person in Golf” as deemed by Golf Inc. Magazine, to design Red Ledges’ first major amenity....