Innovative
Food holdings, Inc.
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(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
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Florida
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0-9376
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20-1167761
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission
File
Number)
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(IRS
Employer Identification
No.)
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1923
Trade Center Way, Naples, Florida
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34109
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(Address
of principal executive offices)
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(Zip
Code)
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INNOVATIVE
FOOD HOLDINGS,
INC.
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Dated: October
23, 2008
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By:
/s/ Sam
Klepfish
Sam
Klepfish,
CEO
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Exhibit
10.1
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Exhibit
10.2
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1.
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Name
of Tenant:
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Food
Innovations, Inc.
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2.
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Tenant's
address for notices:
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1923
Trade Center Way, Suite 1, Naples, FL. 34109
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3.
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Address
of leased premises ("Demised Premises"):
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3845
Beck Blvd, #805 and 806, Naples, Fl. 34114
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4.
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Net
Rentable Square Feet in Demised Premises:
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4,000
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5.
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Tenant's
use of Demised Premises:
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Off
ice/Retail
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6.
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Base
Rent (per year):
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$41,844.96
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7.
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Monthly
Installments of Base Rent for the First Year:
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(4,000
square feet at $ per foot)
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$3,487.08
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8.
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Per
annum increase in Base Rent:
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N/A
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9.
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CAM
(fixed):
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$644.26
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10.
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Sales
Tax:
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$0.00
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11.
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Real
Estate Taxes (fixed):
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$368.66
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12.
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Total
Monthly Rent for each year of lease term:
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$54,000.00
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13.
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Security
Deposit payable on execution of Lease:
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N/A
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14.
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First
Month Rent payable on execution of Lease:
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$4,500.00
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15.
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Last
Month Rent payable 30 days after execution of lease:
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$4,500.00
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16.
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TOTAL
DUE AT SIGNING:
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$9,000.00
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17.
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Commencement
Date:
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Occupancy
effective January 1,2009
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Rent
shall commence February 15,2009
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18.
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Term:
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36
months from Januarv 1,2009
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19.
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Option
to Extend:
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See
Page 2 for information
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20.
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The
Florida State sales tax and any similar local tax shall be applicable to
the Base Rent and CAM, if any, and shall be paid by Tenant and shall be at
the rate applicable by state and local law at the time said payments are
due.
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21.
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Landlord's
name and address for notices: Grand Cypress Communities,
Inc., 3825 Beck Blvd, #721, Naples, FL 341
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a.
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At
any time prior to the end of the lease term (including any renewals
thereof), Tenant has the option to purchase the unit from Landlord
pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the attached contract
labeled as "Exhibit A," however, any time frames contained in said
contract shall not be applicable to the extent they are inconsistent with
the time frames set forth in this Lease. At any time prior to the end of
the lease term, Tenant may elect to purchase the unit from Landlord
pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the attached contract.
Any default under this lease agreement which is not cured at the time this
purchase option is exercised shall, at the Landlord/Seller's option,
terminate the attached contract, at which time, all parties hereto will be
released and relieved from all obligations therein. If the Tenan/Purchaser
elects to purchase this unit, the parties agree that the closing shall
occur on or before that date which is thirty days from the expiration of
the lease term, including any renewals thereof and, if the Tenant elects
to purchase the exercise its option to purchase the unit, all Base Rent
paid by Tenant pursuant to this lease during the initial Lease Term shall
be applied to the purchase price. Tenant has the right to record a
memorandum of said contract evidencing its right to purchase the
unit.
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b.
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Landlord/Seller will
provide build-out, less the kitchen. pursuant to the attached plans
labeled as "Exhibit B" including the providing of one 220 volt phase three
outlet at a location determined bv Tenant, and the provision of data
ports, cable and telephone jacks in each office. Provided, however,
Landlord will cause the water connection and electrical conduits to be run
to the walls in the kitchen.
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c.
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Option to Extend: |
d.
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LEASE
AGREEMENT
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1.
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Demise, Description,
and Use of Premises. Subject to and upon terms, provisions,
covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth, and each in consideration
of the duties, covenants and obligations of the other hereunder, Landlord
does hereby lease, demise and let from Landlord those certain premises
(hereinafter sometimes called the "Premises" or "Leased Premises") in the
Building located as described in the Schedule at the front of this Lease
Agreement (the "Schedule"), comprising the area described in the Schedule,
identified by the signatures or initials of Landlord and Tenant.
The
net rentable area represents Landlord's and Tenant's best conclusive
estimate of the area comprising the Net Rentable Area of the Leased
Premises. In no event shall any obligation owed by Tenant to Landlord
hereunder be altered in any way if the Leased Premises should contain less
than, or more than the total number of square feet of Net Rentable Area
set forth in the Schedule.
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2.
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Term and Lease
Year. The Term of this Lease shall be for the period of time set
forth in the Schedule, commencing and terminating as described in the
Schedule. The term "Lease Year" as used herein shall mean a twelve (1 2)
month period commencing on the first day of the Term hereof and ending on
the last day of the twelfth full calendar month thereafter, and each
successive twelve (12) month period shall be a Lease
Year.
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3.
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Base Rent.
Tenant agrees to pay Landlord Base Rent without any offset or deduction
whatsoever in lawful (legal tender for public or private debts) money of
the United States of America at 3825 Beck Blvd, #721, Naples, FL 341 14,
or elsewhere as designated from time to time by Landlord's written notice
to Tenant.
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a)
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Base
Rent thereafter shall be paid on the first day of each month during the
Lease Term. Base Rent for the first Lease Year, shall be calculated as set
forth in the Schedule, plus applicable sales tax, due and payable in equal
monthly installments on the first day of each and every month during the
Lease Term.
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b)
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Common Operating Cost
Contribution. As Additional Rental, Tenant shall pay to Landlord
the amount ownership, operation and maintenance of $644.26 as set forth on
the Schedule attached hereto as payment to Landlord for common area
maintenance costs together with the amount of $368.66 as set forth on the
Schedule attached hereto as payment to Landlord for real estate
taxes(hereinafter referred to as the "Common Operating Costs"), which
Common Operating Costs shall include, but not limited to: (a) the real
estate taxes and assessments, including ad valorem and non-ad valorem, and
personal property taxes, imposed upon the Premises; (b) Landlord's cost of
contesting any real estate and personal property taxes and assessments;
(c) Landlord" insurance, including, but not limited to, liability
insurance for personal injury, death, and property damage; (d) condominium
and or property owner association assessments, dues and charges; (e) the
maintenance, repair, and replacement of water, sewer, drainage, electric,
and other utility lines and service sewing the Leased Premises; (f) water
and sewer charges and electrical utilities; (g) any required licenses,
permit fees, monitoring, compliance, or operational requirements imposed
by any governmental authority in connection with the Premises, (h)
lighting, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (i) trash, refuse,
solid waste, and garbage removal ; (j) pest control and extermination
services; (k) reserves for deferred repairs, maintenance and replacements;
(I) the cost of installation, maintenance, and repair of all retrofitting
or replacement of equipment or components thereof for energy or cost
saving purposes.
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c)
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Amount Payable. The
amount of Tenant's Common Operating Cost payment set forth above shall be
paid to Landlord monthly, on the first day of each and every calendar
month throughout the term (including any renewal periods) plus applicable
sales taxes in the amount set forth
above.
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d)
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Personal Property Taxes.
Tenant shall pay, prior to delinquency, all taxes assessed or
levied upon its business operation, and upon its leasehold interest, trade
fixtures, furnishing, equipment, merchandise, and personal property of any
kind owned, installed, or used by Tenant in, on, or upon the Premises, and
all alterations, changes, and additions thereto. Where possible, the
parties shall cause the foregoing to be assessed and billed separately
from the tax bill for the Building. In the event any or ail of the
foregoing shall be assessed and taxed with the real estate taxes for the
Building, Tenant shall pay to Landlord the Tenant's share of such taxes as
an additional Rental Payment within thirty (30) days after delivery to
Tenant by Landlord of a statement in writing settling forth the amount of
such real estate taxes and the portion thereof applicable to the
foregoing.
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e)
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Sales Tax. Tenant, and
not Landlord, shall pay, to Landlord with each Rental Payment the Florida
State Sales Tax and any other sales, use or excise tax due on any Rental
Payment.
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f)
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Utilities and Related Charges.
Tenant agrees to pay for all public utility services rendered or
furnished to the Premises during the Lease Term and shall cause all
utilities to be connected in Tenant's
name.
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g)
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Insurance. Tenant
shall, during the Lease Term, at its sole cost, risk and obligation, keep
in full force and effect a policy of public liability and property damage
insurance with respect to the Premises, and the business conducted by
Tenant and any subtenants of Tenant in the Premises, in which the limits
of public liability and property damage insurance shall be not less than
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit. Tenant shall also
carry fire and extended coverage insurance for the full replacement value
of all improvements, alterations, additions and partitions whether made or
installed by Landlord or Tenant in the Premises; Tenant's personal
property including, but not limited to, inventory, trade fixtures,
equipment, furnishings and other personal property together with insurance
against sprinkler damage, vandalism, theft and malicious mischief; and any
and all other coverage which Tenant desires to carry or is required to
carry by law. The policy shall include Landlord , and any persons, firms
or corporations having an insurable interest designated by Landlord from
time to time, as additional insured, and shall contain a clause that the
insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the
Landlord thirty (30) days prior written notice. The insurance shall be in
an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Florida and
approved by Landlord. A copy of the policy or certificate of insurance
shall be delivered to Landlord prior to delivery of possession of the
Premises to Tenant and thereafter within thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration of the term of each said policy. If Tenant fails to furnish
Landlord with a copy of any insurance policy required to be furnished by
Tenant to Landlord when due and such failure continues for ten (10) days
after written notice from Landlord, Landlord may assess and collect an
administrative fee of Twenty-Five and 00/100 Dollars ($25.00) for each day
such policy or certificate has not been received in the office of Landlord
at the close of each business day. Additionally, if Tenant refuses or
neglects to secure and maintain insurance policies complying with the
provisions of this Paragraph, Landlord may, but shall not be required to,
secure and maintain such insurance policies and Tenant shall pay the cost
thereof to Landlord, as Additional Rent, upon
demand.
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h)
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Indemnification of Landlord.
Tenant shall indemnify Landlord and Landlord's agents and save it
harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability
and expense in connection with loss of life, personal injury and/or damage
to property arising from or out of any occurrence in, upon or at the
Premises, or the occupancy or use by Tenant of the Premises and Common
Area or any part thereof, or occasioned wholly or in part by any act or
omission of Tenant, its agents, contractors, employees, servants, tenants
or concessionaires. In the event Landlord and/or its agents shall, without
fault on their part, be made party to any litigation commenced by or
against Tenant, then Tenant shall protect and hold Landlord and/or its
agents harmless and shall pay all costs, expenses and reasonable attorney
fees that may be incurred or paid by Landlord and/or its agents in
connection with such litigation.
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i)
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Indemnification
of Tenant.
Landlord shall indemnify Tenant and Tenant's agents and save it
harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability
and expense in connection with loss of life, personal injury and/or damage
to property arising from or out of any occurrence in, upon or at the
Building or the Common Elements, or any part thereof, or occasioned wholly
or in part by any act or omission of Landlord, its agents, contractors,
employees, servants, tenants or concessionaires. In the event Tenant
and/or its agents shall, without fault on their part, be made party to any
litigation commenced by or against Landlord, then Landlord shall protect
and hold Tenant and/or its agents harmless and shall pay all costs,
expenses and reasonable attorney fees that may be incurred or paid by
Tenant and/or its agents in connection with such
litigation.
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j)
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k)
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Limitation
on Landlord's Liability. Landlord and
Landlord's agent and employees shall not be liable to Tenant or to anyone
claiming under Tenant for damage to person or property resulting from (a)
equipment or appurtenances becoming out of repair; (b) Tenant's failure to
keep the Premises in repair; (c) injury done or occasioned by wind; (d)
any defect in or failure of the sprinkler system, plumbing, heating or air
conditioning equipment, electric wiring or installation thereof, gas,
water, steam, pipes, stairs, porches, railings, or walks; (e) broken
glass; (f) the backing up of any sewer pipe or downspout; (g) the
bursting, leaking or running over of any tank, tub, washstand, water
closet, waste pipe, drain, or any other pipe or tank, in or upon the
Building or Premises, or noxious odors resulting therefrom, or the escape
of steam or hot water; (h) water, or ice being upon or coming through the
roof, skylight, trap door, stairs, walks or any other place upon or near
the Building or Premises or otherwise; (i) the falling of any fixtures,
plaster, or stucco; (j) any act, omission, or negligence of co-tenants or
other persons or occupants of the Building or of adjoining or contiguous
buildings or of owners of adjacent or contiguous property of Landlord; and
(k) any act which might be considered directly caused by rodents, insects,
bugs, or pests in general. Landlord agrees that Landlord and Landlord's
agents shall be responsible, however, for their negligent acts hereunder,
but only to the extent that any such damage or liability is not covered by
perils against which Tenant is not required by this Lease to
insure.
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l)
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Mutual
Waiver of Subrogation. Regardless of any
other provision hereof, each of the parties hereto hereby waives all
claims against the other for loss or damage to its real and personal
property located at or within the Building, resulting from fire or from
risks included within the standard extended coverage endorsement and the
vandalism or malicious mischief endorsement of the insurance required
herein to be carried, provided the insurance is not invalidated by such
waiver.
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m)
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Landlord's
Right to Pay Premiums on Behalf of Tenant. All of the
policies of insurance referred to herein shall be written in form
satisfactory to Landlord and by insurance companies satisfactory to
Landlord. All such insurance policies shall, to the extent available at no
additional cost, expressly waive any right of subrogation of the insurer
against Landlord and the holder of any mortgages encumbering the Premises.
Tenant shall pay all of the premiums therefore and deliver such policies,
or certificates thereof, to Landlord; and, in the event of the failure of
Tenant either to effect such insurance in the names herein called for or
to pay the premiums therefore or to deliver such policies, or certificates
thereof, to Lessor, Landlord shall be entitled, but shall have no
obligation, to effect such insurance and pay the premiums therefore, which
premiums shall be repayable to Landlord with the next installment of
rental, failure to repay the same carrying with it the same consequence as
failure to pay any installment of rental. The insurance policy or policies
required hereunder shall name Landlord and Tenant as insureds as their
interests may appear, and each insurer shall agree by endorsement on the
policy or policies issued by it or by independent instrument furnished to
Landlord that it will give Landlord thirty (30) days written notice before
the policy or policies in question shall be altered or canceled. Landlord
agrees that it will not unreasonably withhold its approval as to the form
or to the insurance companies selected by Tenant. The insurer of any
policies required hereunder shall be qualified to do business in the State
of Florida and shall have a "Best" rating of A or
better.
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n)
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Definition
of Full Replacement Value. The term "full
replacement value" of improvements as used herein shall mean the actual
replacement cost thereof from time to time. Tenant shall be required to
pay Landlord interest at the rate of twelve (12%) percent per annum on any
Rental due that remains unpaid for five (5) days after its due
date, together with any costs of collection incurred by
Landlord.
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4.
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Base Rent and
Additional Rent Increase. Base Rent and Additional Rent shall
remain the same during the entire lease term and any renewal periods set
forth in this lease.
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5.
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Option to
Extend. Tenant shall have the right, to be exercised as hereinafter
provided, to extend the Term ("Extended Term") of this Lease as set forth
in the Schedule on the following terms and
conditions:
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a)
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No
default is existing or continuing in the performance of any of the terms
of this Lease.
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b)
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The
Extended Term shall be on the same terms, covenants and conditions as
provided in this Lease, except that there shall be no privilege to extend
the Term of this Lease for any period of time beyond the expiration of the
Extended Term described in the
Schedule.
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c)
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At
least three (3) months prior to the expiration of each of the initial term
and each option period, Tenant shall notify Landlord, in writing, of its
election to exercise the right to extend the Term of this Lease. In the
event that Tenant should fail to timely exercise Tenant's any option to
extend the Term of this Lease, then any subsequent option to extend shall
automatically terminate.
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6.
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On
the timely giving of any notice of election, this Lease, subject to the
terms of this provision, shall be deemed to be extended and the Term
thereof extended for the period as set forth in the Schedule, from the
date of expiration of the prior term, without the execution of any further
lease agreement. Reserved.
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7.
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Warranties of Title
and Quiet Possession. Landlord covenants that Landlord is seized of
the Premises in fee simple and has full right to make this Lease, and that
Tenant shall have quiet and peaceable possession of the Premises during
the term hereof.
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8.
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Delivery of
Possession. If Landlord, for any reason whatsoever, cannot deliver
possession of the Premises to Tenant at the commencement of the Lease
Term, as herein before specified, Tenant may, at its option, cancel or
terminate this Lease and receive a refund of all monies paid hereunder,
Landlord be liable to Tenant for any loss or damage resulting therefrom
unless Landlord's failure to deliver possession is the result of
Landlord's failure to diligently pursue and complete its work necessary to
deliver possession; in the event Tenant does not terminate this Lease,
there shall be a proportionate reduction of rent covering the period
between the commencement of the Lease Term and the time when Landlord can
deliver possession, and Tenant shall receive from Landlord one day of free
rent for each day of any such
delay.
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9.
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Limits of
Representations. Other than Landlord's obligation to provide the
build-out of the Premises as set forth on the Schedule, neither Landlord
nor Landlord's agents have made any representations, warranties or
promises with respect to the Premises or this Lease, except as set forth
in this Lease.
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10.
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Permitted and
Prohibited Uses of Demised
Premises
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a)
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The
Premises shall be used and occupied solely and exclusively as set forth in
the Schedule, and for no other
purpose.
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b)
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Tenant
shall not use or permit the Premises, or any part thereof, to be used for
any purpose or purposes other than the purpose or purposes for which the
Premises are hereby leased; and no use shall be made or permitted to be
made of the Premises, or acts done, which will cause a cancellation of any
insurance policy covering the building located or to be located on the
Premises, or any part thereof, nor shall Tenant sell, or permit to be
kept, used, or sold, in or about the Premises, any article which may be
prohibited by the standard form of fire insurance policies. Tenant shall,
at its sole cost, comply with all requirements pertaining to the Premises,
of any insurance organization or company, necessary for the maintenance of
insurance, as herein provided, covering any building and appurtenances at
any time located on the Premises.
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c)
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Tenant
shall not use or permit the Leased Premises, or any part thereof, to be
used in any fashion which violates any law, statute, or regulation, or
which violates any law, statute, or regulation, or which violates any of
the documentation establishing the condominium regime in which the Leased
Premises are located. In particular and without limitation, Tenant shall
not bring onto, store upon, hold, maintain, use, emit, or release from the
Premises, any Hazardous Substance (hereinafter defined), nor allow anyone
else to do so. For purpose of this Lease Agreement, "Hazardous Substance"
shall mean and include any oil, hazardous substance, hazardous material,
hazardous waste, pollutant, contaminant, dangerous waste, extremely
hazardous waste, toxic waste, asbestos, or air pollution, as such terms or
similar terms as now or hereafter defined, used, or understood in or under
any federal, state, county, city, or other governmental statue, rule,
ordinance, order, or regulation which relates in any way to the protection
of the environment. Tenant shall indemnify and hold Landlord, and
Landlord's successors, assigns, officers, directors and agents harmless
from and against any claim, cost, damage, or expense, including attorneys'
fees, response costs and penalties, in the event Tenant should breach any
of the foregoing provisions.
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11.
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Waste and Nuisance
Prohibited. Tenant shall not commit, or suffer to be committed, any
waste on the Premises, or any nuisance. The dumpsters are intended for
office waste only.
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12.
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Fixtures. All
trade fixtures installed by Tenant on the Premises shall be new or
completely reconditioned and shall remain Tenant's personal property,
subject to Landlord's statutory lien for unpaid rent. At the
expiration of the Lease Term, Tenant may remove all its personal property
that is removable without injury to or defacement of the Premises, but
only if all rents and other charges are paid in full and Tenant is not
otherwise in default under this Lease; and further provided that any
damage to the Premises resulting from such removal shall be simultaneously
repaired at Tenant's sole expense. Tenant agrees that all personal
property installed by Tenant in the Premises shall be at Tenant's sole
risk and/or those claiming under Tenant. Landlord shall not be responsible
to Tenant, or liable to Tenant for any loss resulting to Tenant caused in
any manner whatsoever, unless such loss is the result of the negligence of
Landlord.
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13.
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Abandonment of
Premises. Tenant shall not vacate or abandon the Premises at any
time during the Lease Term hereof. If Tenant shall abandon, vacate or
surrender the Premises, or be dispossessed by process of law, or
otherwise, any personal property belonging to Tenant and left on the
Premises shall be deemed to be abandoned, at the option of Landlord,
except such property as may be encumbered to
Landlord.
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14.
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Landlord's Right of
Entry. Tenant shall permit Landlord and the agents and employees of
Landlord to enter into and upon the Premises at all reasonable times for
the purpose of inspecting the same, or for the purpose of posting notices
of non-responsibility for alterations, additions, or repairs without any
rebate of rent and without any liability to Tenant for any loss of
occupation or quiet enjoyment of the Premises thereby occasioned,
provided, however, Landlord shall provide advance written notice to Tenant
if Landlord intends to access Tenant's Premises during its normal business
hours, except in the case of an emergency, for which no Landlord notice
shall be required, and shall permit Landlord and its agents and employees,
at any time within the last three (3) months prior to the expiration of
this Lease or any renewals thereof, to place on the Premises any usual or
ordinary "To Let", "To Lease", or "For Sale" signs and exhibit the
Premises to prospective tenants at reasonable hours upon advance written
notice to Tenant, and provided further that such actions to not
unreasonably interfere with Tenant's use of the
Premises.
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15.
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Assignment Ineffective
Without Consent.
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a)
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Except
as described below, Tenant shall not have the right at any time to
mortgage or assign this Lease or to grant any sublease, concession or
license, or to make any other assignment of its interest without the prior
written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed. If Landlord does not elect to exercise its right of
recapture described below, Landlord's consent to a proposed assignment
will not be unreasonably withheld if the proposed assignee, sublessee,
licensee or concessionaire has a net worth and financial and business
reputation satisfactory to Landlord (and at least equal to or exceeding
that of Tenant as of the date hereof), and if such proposed transferee
expressly, in writing, assumes and agrees to perform all of Tenant's
obligations under this Lease and to be bound by all of the terms and
conditions of this Lease. Consent by Landlord to one or more assignments,
subletting or transfers shall not operate to exhaust Landlord's rights
under this section, nor shall Landlord's consent to any assignment in any
way operate to release Tenant from any of its obligations under this
Lease. Any attempt at assignment, subletting, mortgage or the granting of
any unauthorized concession or license by Tenant, voluntary or
involuntary, without such prior written consent, shall be void and of no
force and effect; and Landlord's acceptance of rent from any party other
than the named Tenant shall never be construed as Landlord's consent to
any such unauthorized transfer but shall be deemed to be acceptance of
payments made on behalf of Tenant.
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b)
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The
transfer of Tenant's assets, stock or controlling interest shall be viewed
as an assignment of this Lease.
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16.
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Reserved.
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17.
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Common Areas
Defined. The term "Common Areas" shall mean all areas, space,
facilities, equipment, signs and special services from time to time made
available by Landlord for the common and joint benefit of Landlord, Tenant
and other tenants and occupants of the Building, and includes customer
parking areas, employee parking areas, sidewalks, ramps, service roads,
delivery areas, landscape areas, retaining or buffer walls, underground
utilities, sewers and drains, and any other facilities provided for the
general or beneficial use of the tenants or occupants of the
Building.
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18.
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Grant of Use of Common
Areas. Landlord grants to Tenant and its employees and invitees
during the Lease Term, together with and subject to the same rights of
other tenants, and occupants and unit owners of the Building, the right to
use the Common Areas for their respective intended purposes, subject to
the Rules and Regulations of the Landlord and the applicable condominium
association, as the same may be amended or modified from time to
time.
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19.
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Employee
Parking. Tenant agrees that it shall cause Tenant and its employees
to park their vehicles at places which Landlord or the applicable
condominium association may designate for employee parking. Should Tenant
fail to cause Tenant or its employees to park in designated employee
parking areas. If Tenant or its employees park their vehicles in any areas
other than the employee parking area designated by the Landlord, Landlord
may in its sole discretion tow such vehicles at Tenant's
expense.
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20.
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Repairs and
Destruction of Improvements.
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a)
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Maintenance of
Improvements. Tenant shall throughout the Lease Term, at its own
cost and without any expense to Landlord, keep and maintain the Leased
Premises, including all improvements of every kind which may be a part
thereof and all appurtenances thereto, in good condition and repair.
Landlord shall not be obligated to make any repairs, replacements, or
renewals of any kind, nature, or description whatsoever to the Leased
Premises following Landlord's construction of the improvements described
below. Tenant shall also comply with and abide by all federal, state,
county, municipal, and other governmental statutes, ordinances, laws, and
regulations affecting the Leased Premises, the improvements thereon, or
any activity or condition on or in such Leased
Premises.
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b)
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Obligations and Rights
Upon Casualty. In the event that the Building shall be damaged or
destroyed by fire or other casualty insurable under standard fire and
extended coverage insurance (which is not caused by Tenant's intention
acts, willful misconduct or gross negligence) and neither Landlord nor
Tenant elect to terminate this Lease as hereinafter provided, Landlord
shall proceed with reasonable diligence and at its sole cost and expense
to rebuild and repair the Building. If the Building shall (a) be destroyed
or substantially damaged by a casualty not covered by Landlord's
insurance; or (b) be destroyed or rendered untenable to an extent in
excess of twenty-five percent (25%) of the first floor area by a casualty
covered by Landlord's insurance; or (c) be destroyed or substantially
damaged during the last year of the Lease Term; or (d) be destroyed or
substantially damaged and the holder of a mortgage deed of trust or other
lien on such building at the time of the casualty elects, pursuant to such
mortgage, deed of trust or other lien, to require the use of all or part
of Landlord's insurance proceeds in satisfaction of all or part of the
indebtedness secured by the mortgage, deed of trust or other lien, then
Landlord may elect to either terminate this Lease as hereinafter provided
or to proceed to rebuild and repair the Building. Should Landlord elect to
terminate this Lease it shall give written notice of such election to
Tenant within sixty (60) days after the occurrence of such casualty. If
Landlord should not elect to terminate this Lease, Landlord shall proceed
with reasonable diligence and at its sole cost and expense to rebuild and
repair the Building. In the event such repairs are not commenced within
sixty (60) days after Landlord elects to make such repairs, Tenant may, at
its option cancel this Lease. Additionally, in the event the repairs are
not completed within one hundred fifty days (150) days after commencement,
Tenant may terminate this Lease. In the event of any damage or destruction
to the Premises, Tenant shall, upon notice from Landlord, forthwith
remove, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, such portion or all of Tenant's
trade fixtures and all other personal property belonging to Tenant from
such portion or all of the Premises as Landlord shall request. During the
period from the occurrence of the casualty until Landlord's repairs are
completed, the Base Rent shall be reduced proportionately as to that
portion of the Premises are untenable; however, there shall be no
abatement of Additional Rent
payments.
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c)
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Restoration.
Landlord's obligation to rebuild and repair under this section is limited
to restoring the Building. Landlord shall have no obligation to restore
the Leased Premises to substantially the condition in which the same
existed prior to such casualty. Tenant agrees that promptly after
completion of restoration of the Building by Landlord, Tenant will proceed
with reasonable diligence and at Tenant's sole cost and expense to
restore, repair and replace all improvements, alterations, additions,
trade fixtures, signs, equipment and other personal property comprising
the Leased Premises in a condition to at least equal to that prior to its
damage and destruction. The proceeds of all insurance carried by Tenant
for reconstruction of said improvements and personally shall be held in
trust by Tenant for the purpose of such repair and
replacement.
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LANDLORD:
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(Corporate
Seal)
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Witness
#1 (print name below)
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GRAND CYPRESS COMMUNITIES,
INC.,
a Florida corporation |
__________________________________
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By:_______________________
Larry
Gode, as President
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Witness
#2 (print name below)
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Date:______________________
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TENANT:
(Corporate
Seal)
FOOD
INNOVATIONS, INC.
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Witness
#1(print name
below)
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By:________________________
Its:________________________
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__________________________________
Witness
#2 (print name below)
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Date:________________________
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1.
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THE
PROPERTY. Seller agrees to sell to Purchaser that certain condominium
parcel described as Unit Number(s) 805 and 806 , Tollgate Business PARK
111, a Condominium ("Building") which consists of 4,000 square feet.
Square footage shall be calculated from the exterior portion of the walls,
along with an undivided share in the common elements appurtenant thereto,
and the exclusive use of the Limited Common elements assigned thereto
according to the Declaration of Condominium of Tollgate Business PARK 111,
a Condominium, and related documents to be recorded in the Public Records
of Collier County, Florida. Purchaser agrees to purchase said condominium
parcel upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, and subject to all
of the provisions of the Declaration of Condominium and Exhibits thereto,
which terms and conditions Purchaser assumes and agrees to observe and
perform as part of the consideration of this
Agreement.
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2.
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PURCHASE PRICE/
PAYMENT TERMS.
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BASE
PURCHASE PRICE
(See
Contract itemizations attached and incorporated herein)
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1,100.00.00
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a) Deposit
of $125,534.88 from rents received Pursuant to lease
agreement
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125,534.88
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b) Deposit
of the balance of 10% Fifteen (15) days after the Effective Date of this
Contract
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EXTRAS
AND OPTIONS DUE
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BALANCE
DUE AT CLOSING
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974,465.20
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TOTAL
PAYMENTS
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1,100,000.00
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3.
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ESCROW. The
monies deposited hereunder shall be held until closing in an escrow
account, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, as well as the Escrow
Agreement, entered into by and between the Seller and the Escrow Agent; a
photocopy of said Escrow Agreement having been provided to Purchaser with
the condominium documents. The Escrow Agent shall
be: Title Florida, Inc., 3845 Beck Blvd, #803, Naples, Fl. 34114.
Upon execution of this Agreement, Purchaser does hereby approve and agrees
to be bound by and to abide by the Escrow Agreement. Escrow Agent shall
furnish Purchaser with a receipt for monies deposited, upon request. All
payments made under this Agreement must be in U.S.
funds.
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4.
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CONSTRUCTION
PLANS. Seller, through its contractor, Pristine Homes, Inc., will
construct the shell Building and other improvements comprising the
condominium substantially in accordance with the plans and specifications
prepared by the architect; a copy of the plans and specifications, and
amendments thereto (if any), are available for inspection by the Purchaser
at the Construction Office of the Seller. If the Building is now
completed, the Purchaser acknowledges that he has inspected the Building
and approves it, and that he is buying the Building "AS IS" except as
indicated on any addendum attached
hereto.
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5.
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GOVERNMENTAL
REGULATIONS. If the plans and specifications referenced herein must
be changed due to state, regional or local governmental regulations, the
Purchaser agrees to pay any additional costs incurred by reason of such a
change.
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6.
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EXTRAS AND
SELECTIONS. All change orders or extras requested by Purchaser must
be agreed to by the Developer in writing and Purchaser must pay for them
when ordered. If Developer omits any changes or extras, the Developer will
only have to refund to the Purchaser the amount paid by Purchaser to
Developer for each item omitted. Except for such omissions, the
Purchaser's payment for any change orders or extras are not refundable.
Developer may, at its option, grant Purchaser the right to make color,
material, or other selections, and if the Developer does, then the
Purchaser will make those selections within five (5) days after the
Developer's request, and if Purchaser fails or refuses to make any
selections within this time period, the Developer is authorized to make
such selections as the Developer deems desirable, and Purchaser agrees to
close with such selections as are made by the Developer. If Purchaser does
not make any selections pursuant to this Paragraph, Developer will use its
best efforts to provide the Purchaser with those selections, but Developer
will not be liable for any substitutions Developer may make. If the
Building is completed or partially completed, Purchaser accepts all
selections which have previously been made by
developer.
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7.
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TAXES OR IMPACT
FEES. If a tax or impact fee is passed after the effective date
hereof by the state or local government that adds to the cost of
construction, the amount of tax or impact fee increase will be added to
the purchase price. In no event shall the Purchaser be required to pay
more than one percent (1%) of the purchase price for any such tax or
impact fee increase.
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8.
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CLOSING. If the
Building described herein is purchased prior to or during construction,
closing of purchase will be consummated no later than fifteen (15) days
after a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for the shell building
being purchased. If, and only if, a Certificate of Occupancy has been
issued for the shell building, closing will be on a date to be agreed upon
by the parties and attached hereto as a signed Addendum to this Contract.
If Purchaser fails to close on time pursuant to the requirements of this
paragraph, this Agreement will be voidable at the option of Seller, and
all monies previously paid by Purchaser will be forfeited as outlined in
Paragraph 15. The Closing shall be effected in the following
manner:
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a.
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The
Closing will be at the offices of Title Florida, Inc. or at such other
location as Seller may designate at a later
date;
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b.
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The
balance of the purchase price will be paid in cash or cashier's check
drawn on a Collier County Bank. The closing date shall be set by Seller
within the above mentioned time period in a notice to close sent at least
fifteen 915) days prior to the closing
date.
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c.
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Real
estate taxes and condominium assessments will be prorated to the date set
forth above for closing, or to such earlier date on which the closing
occurs.
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d.
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If
Purchaser delays the closing for any reason, including delays caused by
Purchaser's Lender, Purchaser shall pay interest on the balance due at the
rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum for the period of such
delay.
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e.
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The
following expenses will be paid by
Seller:
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1)
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Premium
for owner's title insurance policy.
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2)
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Cost
of recording the Warranty Deed.
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3)
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Pro
rata share of real estate taxes for the year in which the transaction is
closed.
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f.
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The
following expenses will be paid by
Purchaser:
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1)
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A
sum equal to the pro rata portion of the quarterly assessment for common
expenses for the remainder of the quarter of
closing.
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2)
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The
sum of $500.00 per Condominium Parcel as defined in the Declaration of
Condominium as a contribution to its working
capital.
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3)
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All
mortgage or financing closing costs if the Purchaser finances the purchase
of the unit, including mortgagee title
insurance.
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4)
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Any
attorney's fees that Purchaser may incur in connection with the
purchase.
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5)
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Any
additional premium due for title insurance, should Purchaser desire to
insure the upgrades and extras.
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6)
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Any
applicable impact fees, permitting fees or similar charges imposed or
levied by State, County, utility or other authorities after the date of
the contract which are over and above the fees levied prior to this
date.
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7)
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Any
fees charged by Title Florida, Inc for acting as closing agent for any
lending institution of Buyer not to exceed
$250.
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8)
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A
sum equal to the pro rata share of real estate taxes for the year in which
the transaction is closed.
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9)
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Cost
of documentary stamps required for recording
deed.
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9.
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TITLE. The
Seller will furnish, without cost to the Buyer, at least five (5) days
prior to closing of title to the Building, an owner's title insurance
commitment, insuring the base purchase price (not inuring upgrades and
extras) referenced herein in Paragraph 2, subject to the exceptions
hereinafter set forth:
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a.
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Taxes,
pending municipal liens and easements existing and to be created for
ingress and egress to the property, and for utilities, parking and other
purposes;
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b.
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Conditions,
restrictions, limitations and easements or record common to the
condominium;
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c.
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The
condominium Documents (the Declaration of Condominium and all Exhibits
attached thereto and made a part
thereof;
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d.
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Mortgage
(if any) executed by Purchaser in favor of Seller and/or a mortgage lender
in connection with the purchase of the Condominium;
and
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e.
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Standard
title exceptions contained in an American Land Title Association approved
form of Owner's Policy of Title
Insurance.
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10.
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PURCHASER'S OBLIGATION
FOR CONDOMINIUM ASSESSMENTS. This Agreement contemplates the sale
of fee simple title in the subject unit, together with an undivided
interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto (it being acknowledged
that Purchaser's unit's share of common elements and the particulars of
Purchaser's interest in the same are to be determined solely be reference
to the Declaration of Condominium and the Exhibits attached thereto, and
the Purchaser will be responsible to the Association governing the affairs
of the Condominium for payment of assessments for common expenses such as,
but not limited to, management and administration; premiums for casualty,
liability and workmen's compensation insurance; maintenance and repairs of
the common elements.
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11.
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INSPECTION OF
UNIT. Purchaser will be given one reasonable opportunity to examine
the subject unit prior to closing and at that time, will sign an
inspection statement ("punch list") listing any defects in workmanship or
materials which are discovered. Seller will be responsible to repair these
defects in workmanship or materials (keeping in mind the construction
standards prevalent in Collier County, Florida, for similar property) at
Seller's cost, within a reasonable period of time after closing, but
Seller's obligation to make said repairs will not be a grounds for
deferring the closing, nor for imposing any conditions on closing. No
"escrows" or holdbacks of closing funds will be
permitted.
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12.
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LIMITED
WARRANTY. To the fullest extent lawful, all implied warranties of
fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability and habitability, and
all warranties imposed by statute (except only those imposed by the
Florida Condominium Act to the extent they cannot be disclaimed) are
specifically disclaimed.
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13.
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CHANGES BY
SELLER. The Seller reserves the right to make architectural,
structural or design modifications or changes in the unit and/or
improvements constituting the common elements as Seller deems necessary or
desirable, or in the materials, appliances and equipment, if any,
contained therein, and the Purchaser agrees to close title notwithstanding
any such modifications, changes or substitutions; provided that not such
modification or change shall materially alter the dimensions, size or the
value of the unit, and any substituted materials, equipment or appliances
shall be equivalent or better quality, and no change, modification or
substitution shall result in the purchase of the Building being increased
without Purchaser's consent.
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14.
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COMPLETION OF
CONSTRUCTION. Seller represents that construction of the building
is complete.
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15.
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AGREEMENT NOT TO BE
RECORDED. This Agreement shall not be recorded in the Public
Records, and execution or recording hereof shall not create any lien or
lien right in favor of the Purchaser, the Purchaser hereby expressly
waiving and relinquishing any such lien or lien rights. Any
recording of same by Purchaser shall be considered a default under this
Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser may record a
memorandum of this agreement evidencing its right to purchase the
property. If and only if Purchaser simultaneously provides Escrow Agent
with an executed termination of said memorandum in recordable form and an
executed quit claim deed in favor of Seller, in a form reasonably
acceptable to Seller, with irrevocable written instructions to record the
same upon Escrow Agent's receipt of written notification from Seller of
Purchaser's default hereunder, provided, escrow agent first contacts
Purchaser and allows Purchaser 30 days to dispute the breach and in the
event of such dispute said documents shall not be
recorded.
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16.
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PURCHASER'S
DEFAULT. Should Purchaser fail to make any of the payments
hereinabove scheduled, or fail or refuse to execute the instruments
required to close this transaction (including failure to promptly execute
and file all mortgage loan application documents, and all mortgage loan
and real estate closing documents and to comply with the requirements of
the mortgage lender, including providing any and all information as
requested) or refuse to pay any costs or sums required by this Agreement,
or otherwise default hereunder, and shall fail to correct such default
within two business (2) days after Seller has given Purchaser a written
notice of such default, then Seller may declare this Agreement terminated
and retain all monies paid by Purchaser as liquidated and agreed upon
damages which Seller shall have sustained and suffered as a result of
Purchaser's default, and thereupon the parties hereto will be released and
relieved from all obligations hereunder. Purchaser does hereby direct and
instruct the escrow agent referred to in paragraph 3 above, to release all
of Purchaser's deposits, including any and all accrued interest, to Seller
in the event of Purchaser' s default
hereunder.
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17.
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SELLER'S
DEFAULT. In the event of Seller's default or breach of any of the
terms and provisions hereof, Purchaser may, at its option (a) terminate
this contract and, in such event Purchaser shall be entitled to the return
of the Purchaser's deposits made hereunder, with interest; (b) seek to
enforce this contract by a suit for specific performance; or (c) maintain
an action against Seller for damages for third party costs incurred by
Purchaser in reliance upon this Agreement. In the event of any litigation
as to the parties' rights under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall
be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the other
party.
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18.
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MULTIPLE
PURCHASERS. If two or more persons are named as Purchaser herein,
any one of them is authorized to act as agent for, with the right to bind,
the other(s) in all matters and of every kind and nature with respect to
this Agreement. If the Purchaser is married, and the Purchaser's spouse is
not named as a Purchaser herein, Purchaser shall be responsible and liable
for such spouse executing the mortgage and other closing documents as
required by lender and Seller. Failure of said spouse to do so shall
constitute a default hereunder by
Purchaser.
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19.
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NOTICES Notices
to either party shall be deemed as properly given when mailed by certified
mail, return receipt requested, with sufficient postage stamps affixed,
within the continental United States, and by registered mail, telegram or
telex without the continental United States, said notices to be addressed
as follows:
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For
the Seller:
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Title
Florida, Inc.
3845
Beck Blvd, #803
Naples,
FL. 34114
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For
the Purchaser:
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At
the address on Page 1
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20.
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ACCESS TO UNIT.
Purchaser shall not have access or entry to the Building nor shall
Purchaser store any of his possessions in or about the Building or the
Condominium Property, prior to the closing of this transaction. Purchaser
shall not interfere with workmen during working hours, nor trespass upon
the job site, and all matters pertaining to the constmction of the unit
shall be presented by the Purchaser directly to the Seller's
representative.
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21.
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DEVELOPER'S USE OF THE
PROPERTY. If there are unsold Buildings owned by the Seller at time
of closing, Seller, as the owner of such unsold Buildings, and at no cost
to Seller, shall have the right to use the condominium property and
improvements thereon for the promotion of sales of Buildings owned or to
be constructed by the Seller, its successors or assigns, including, but
not limited to the maintenance of sales office, maintenance of models,
showing of the property and the display of signs. Seller may rent
Buildings owned by Seller to tenants selected by Seller, and Seller may
subsequently sell such Buildings to Purchasers acceptable to
Seller.
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22.
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MERGER. It is
agreed by the parties hereto that all prior understandings and agreements
are superseded by and are merged into this agreement. Except as otherwise
required by law, no representations, claims, statements, inducements,
advertising, promotional activities, maps or otherwise, made by Seller or
Seller's agents, representatives or employees,
shall in any way be binding on Seller, and same shall be of no force
and effect unless expressly set forth in this Agreement. The
provisions of this paragraph shall survive the closing. Upon closing,
acceptance of a Warranty Deed by Purchaser shall be deemed acknowledgment
of full performance and discharge of every agreement, obligation and
representation made by the Seller, in accordance with the terms and
provisions hereof, and no agreement or representation shall survive the
delivery and acceptance of said Deed except as may be set forth in writing
herein.
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23.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
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a.
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It
is hereby acknowledge by the parties that time is of the essence in
connection with this entire
transaction.
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b.
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Purchaser
warrants and represents that no real estate broker and/or salesman is
involved in this purchase and sale, other than Pristine Realty , and
agrees to indemnify and same harmless the Seller against all claims of
other real estate brokers and/or salesmen due to acts of the Purchaser or
Purchaser's representatives.
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c.
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All
pronouns and variations thereof shall be construed so as to refer to the
masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural form thereof as the
identity of the person or persons as the situation may
require.
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d.
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This
contract shall not be assignable by the Purchaser without the express
written consent of Seller.
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e.
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This
contract shall not be considered approved and accepted by Seller unless
executed by Larry Gode.
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f.
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Purchaser
acknowledges that this Agreement has been negotiated in the English
language.
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g.
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RADON
GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas, that when it has
accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health
risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that
exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in
Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be
obtained from your county public health
unit.
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24.
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EXECUTION BY
FACSIMILE. This Agreement may be signed and accepted by facsimile
signature and such Agreement shall be binding upon the
parties.
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FOOD
INNOVATIONS, INC.
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Witness
#1 Signature
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BY:___________________
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as
its__________________
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____________________________ | |
Witness
#l Printed Name
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Date:__________________
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____________________________ | |
Witness
#2 Signature
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PURCHASER
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____________________________ | |
Witness
#2 Printed Name
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Date:___________________
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GRAND
CYPRESS COMMUNITIES, INC.,
A
Florida corporation
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____________________________ | |
Witness
#I Signature
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By:
Larry Gode, as its President
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____________________________ | |
Witness
#I Printed Name
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Date:______________________
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____________________________ | |
Witness
#2 Signature
____________________________
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Witness
#2
Printed Name
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Date:______________________
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