Grove East Luxury Residential Community Opens in Plantation, Fla.

Plantation, FL (PRWEB) September 29, 2008 -- The Altman Companies recently marked the official grand opening of Grove East, a luxury rental community in Plantation, with a donation of more than 200 teddy bears to the Plantation Police Department Community Outreach Center.

Plantation Police Officer Bob Wilkins and Lynn Braden, community relations director of the Plantation Police Department Community Outreach Center, accepted the teddy bears donated by The Altman Companies and guests at the grand opening. The teddy bears will be kept in police cars to give to children during times of crisis.

Participating in the ceremonial ribbon cutting as part of the grand opening celebration were The Altman Companies President and CEO Joel Altman and his wife Beverly; Jeff Roberts, President of Altman Development; Manny Martinez, vice president of Altman Development; Plantation Mayor Rae Carole Armstrong and City Commissioners Diane Veltri Bendekovic, Jerry Fadgen, Dr. Robert Levy, Rico Petrocelli and Sharon Moody Uria.

Addressing guests at the grand opening, Joel Altman recognized the city's Community Redevelopment, which has initiated a series of enhancements along the State Road 7/US 441 Corridor. "We support the redevelopment efforts of one of South Florida's greatest cities," said Altman. "It has been a privilege to build this beautiful new community at the gateway to the city and it's been a pleasure working with the mayor, commissioners and city staff."

Grove East has been hailed for its urban feel. The mixed use design is known for helping cities and neighborhoods revive business districts by strengthening the commercial core, generating more customers for merchants and providing convenient shopping for new residents.

"Along with the excitement of introducing Grove East to the community, we had the opportunity to support one of the initiatives of the Plantation Police Department with our teddy bear collection," added Martinez. "We are always looking for opportunities to positively impact the communities where we live and do business."

Grove East is unique in its fusing of luxury residences with an eclectic urban lifestyle in a modern Key West architectural style. The mixed-use community features 220 spacious one, two and three bedroom luxury residences. The community is highlighted by a dramatic entry courtyard with fountain pool and water features, a spectacular clubhouse with a fitness center, steam and sauna, club room and cyber café, a resort-style swimming pool with Wi-Fi access surrounded by lushly landscaped seating areas, a children's playground, and gated access to the residential areas. There is also 18,000 square feet of street front retail space suited for tenants such as a dry cleaner, coffee shop, clothing retailers or other neighborhood businesses.

Grove East is located minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Boulevard, local universities and colleges, Broward Mall, the Fountains Shopping Center, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and Sawgrass Mills.

Rental rates at Grove East range from $1,125 to $1,700 per month. Residences are available for immediate occupancy. Call 954-583-7542 or visit http://GroveEastInPlantation.com. Altman Development Corporation, in its 40th year of business, has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence, winning national acclaim for uncommon design sensitivity and consistent attention to detail. Since its founding in 1968, the company has developed over 15,000 world-class condominium and apartment residences throughout the United States. Emphasizing quality over quantity, the professionals at Altman pride themselves on delivering the very finest products and services to discerning clients and residents. The Altman Companies are committed to building a better Florida. The outstanding results of their dedication to quality and unique design can be seen from the innovative concept of The Symphony, a mixed-use condominium in downtown Fort Lauderdale, and Sapphire, a luxury condominium residence with stunning ocean and Intracoastal views currently under construction on A1A in Fort Lauderdale, to the recent successes of Astor in Delray Beach and Harborage Yacht Club in Stuart. For more information, visit http://Altmancos.com.

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