Probable Cause Panel Meeting

March 27 , 2009

NOTE: To obtain additional information on the cases listed below, the web address is www.MyFloridaLicense.com then click on “For Consumers.”   If you want to obtain a copy of the final order/action from the main web address you can click on Request Public Records and send an e-mail request to the Agency Clerk’s Office.

Unlicensed Cases

Gonzalo Jean-Paul Alcantara

Miami Architect Design, Inc.

Case No. 2008-056960

Probable cause was found that Gonzalo Jean-Paul Alcantara and Miami Architect Design, Inc. of Coconut Grove, Florida, are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and are using the title “interior architect”. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from using the title architect was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Alcantara sign an affidavit stating he has changed his web site and will refrain from using such a title in the future. If Mr. Alcantara fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Beachside Design Group, Inc.

Dale P. Schmultz

Case No. 2008-012807

Probable cause was found that Beachside Design Group, Inc. and Dale P. Schmultz of Flagler, Florida are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and provided architectural services for a commercial project. Further, Mr. Schmultz is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Collins Interiors, Inc.

Barbara Gardner

Case No. 2007-049577

Probable cause was found that Collins Interiors, Inc. and Barbara Gardner of Longboat Key, Florida, are not licensed to practice interior or commercial design in Florida and are offering interior and commercial design services on their web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior and commercial design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Gardner sign an affidavit stating she changed her web site to delete any and all references to such services. If Ms. Gardner fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Corporation Construction, Inc.

Chad Hitchcock

Case No. 2008-044219

Probable cause was found that Corporation Construction, Inc. and Chad Hitchcock of Kissimmee, Florida are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide architectural services for a commercial project. Further, Mr. Hitchcock is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Cristy’s Interior Designs, Inc.

Cristina Remesar

Case No. 2008-048800

Probable cause was found that Cristy’s Interior Designs, Inc. and Cristina Remesar of Miami, Florida, are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and areoffering interior design services on their web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Remesar sign an affidavit stating she changed her web site to delete any and all references to interior design. If Ms. Remesar fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

DCC Design Group Co, Inc.

Steven Kauffman

Case No. 2008-060907

Probable cause was found that DCC Design Group, Inc. and Steven Kauffman of Naples, Florida, are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and are offering interior design services. Further, the company is holding out an employee as an interior designer that is also not licensed. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Kauffman sign an affidavit stating he changed his advertisement to delete any and all references to interior design. If Mr. Kauffman fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Mary Franks

Mary Franks Interiors

Case No. 2008-062891

Probable cause was found that Mary Franks and Mary Franks Interiors of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, are not licensed to practice commercial design in Florida and are offering commercial design services on her business card. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior and commercial design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Franks sign an affidavit stating she changed her business card to delete any and all references to interior and commercial design. If Ms. Franks fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Interiors by Decorating Den, LLC

James B. Deerin

Case No. 2008-057035

Probable cause was found that Interiors by Decorating Den and James B. Deerin of Easton, MD, are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and are offering interior design services in an advertisement. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Deerin sign an affidavit stating he changed his advertisement to delete any and all references to interior design. If Mr. Deerin fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Interiors by the Sea, Inc.

Linda Snyder

Case No. 2008-062836

Probable cause was found that Interiors by the Sea, Inc. and Linda Snyder of Jupiter, Florida, are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and are offering interior design services on their web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Snyder sign an affidavit stating she changed her advertisement to delete any and all references to interior design. If Ms. Snyder fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Karen Lynn Interiors, Inc.

Karen Lynn Poulos

Case No. 2008-039032

Probable cause was found that Karen Lynn Interiors, Inc. and Karen Lynn Poulos of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and posted on their web site that they provided interior design services on two commercial projects. Further, such services are being offered on their web site and through a business entity without a certificate of authorization. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Poulos sign an affidavit stating she changed her web site to delete any and all references to interior design. If Ms. Poulos fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Kemble Interiors

Mimi M. McMakin

Case No. 2008-021001

Probable cause was found that Kemble Interiors and Mimi M. McMakin of Palm Beach, Florida are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida. Ms. McMakin was previously a licensed interior designer however her license went null and void. Further, Ms. McMakin is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Kirkland Interiors

Terry Kirkland Cook

Case No. 2008-027143

Probable cause was found that Kirkland Interiors and Terry Kirkland Cook of Jacksonville, Florida, are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and are offering interior design services. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Cook sign an affidavit stating she changed her advertisement to delete any and all references to interior design. If Ms. Cook fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Lott’s Furniture

Jack E. Lott

Case No. 2008-060444

Probable cause was found that Lott’s Furniture and Jack E. Lott of Waycross, GA, are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and are offering interior design services in an advertisement and on their web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Lott sign an affidavit stating he changed his advertisements to delete any and all references to interior design. If Mr. Lott fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Metropolis Design, Inc.

Jose L. Olazabal

Case No. 2008-055254

Probable cause was found that Metropolis Design, Inc. and Jose L. Olazabal of Miami, Florida, are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and are offering interior design services in an advertisement and on their web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Olazabal sign an affidavit stating he changed his advertisements to delete any and all references to interior design. If Mr. Olazabal fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Roy Moreo

Case No. 2008-047506

Probable cause was found that Roy Moreo of Wellington, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide architectural services for a commercial project. Further, Mr. Moreo is offering architectural services on his title block. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Moreo sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services in the future. If Mr. Moreo fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Noble Construction & Development, Inc.

Andre E. Freyre

Case No. 2008-037678

Probable cause was found that Noble Construction & Development, Inc. and Andre E. Freyre of Miami, Florida are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide architectural services on a commercial project. Further, Mr. Freyre is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Santamaria Designs

Pilar Reyes Santamaria

Case No. 2008-044040

Probable cause was found that Santamaria Designs and Pilar Reyes Santamaria of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, are not licensed to practice interior design or architecture in Florida and are offering both interior design and architectural services on their web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design and architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Santamaria sign an affidavit stating she changed her advertisement to delete any and all references to interior design and architecture. If Ms. Santamaria fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Stroop Design & Construction, Inc.

Edward C. Stroop

Case No. 2007-037357

Probable cause was found that Stroop Design & Construction, Inc. and Edward C. Stroop of Sarasota, Florida, are not licensed to architecture in Florida and are offering commercial design services on their web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural or commercial design services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Stroop sign an affidavit stating he changed his web site and will not offer such services in the future. If Mr. Stroop fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Suzannz Downunder, LLC

Suzanne Whitaker

Case No. 2008-054819

Probable cause was found that Suzannz Downunder, LLC and Suzanne Whitaker of Tallahassee, Florida, are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and are offering interior design services on their web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Whitaker sign an affidavit stating she changed advertisement to delete any and all references to interior design. If Ms. Whitaker fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

II. Licensed Cases

Angelfish Group, LLC

Dwight M. Hedrich

2008-066625

Probable cause was found that Angelfish Group, LLC of Sarasota, Florida, is a Florida licensed architectural firm and has failed to pay a citation for failing to display its certificate of authorization number. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Faulkner Eyo

DZN International, Inc.

Case No. 2008-015480

Probable cause was found that Faulkner Eyo of Miami, Florida, is a Florida licensed architect and was paid to provide permit drawings, which were rejected by the Building Department. To date, Mr. Eyo has yet to correct the plans. Further, Mr. Eyo is offering architectural services through a corporation without certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Nicole Hollant

2008-062163

Probable cause was found that Nicole Hollant of New York, NY, is a Florida licensed architect and was chosen for an audit of the continuing education credits claimed when she renewed her license. Ms. Hollant affirmed at renewal that she had completed the required hours but has not provided any evidence of continuing education during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Carlos F. Llanos

2007-043396

Probable cause was found that Carlos F. Llanos of Hollywood, Florida, is a Florida licensed architect and signed and sealed drawings that were prepared by an unlicensed draftsman without ever meeting with the client. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Stephen F. Seitz

2008-034626

Probable cause was found that Stephen F. Seitz of Orlando, Florida, is a Florida licensed architect and failed to properly design and construct an addition to a residence. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Carmen Valdivia

2008-038511

Probable cause was found that Carmen Valdivia of Miami, Florida, is a Florida licensed architect and was chosen for an audit of the continuing education credits claimed when she renewed her license. Ms. Valdivia affirmed at renewal that she had completed the required hours but has only provided 11.5 hours of continuing education during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

David K. Weinschreider

2008-037737

Probable cause was found that David K. Weinschreider of Chicago, IL, is a Florida licensed architect and was chosen for an audit of the continuing education credits claimed when he renewed his license. Mr. Weinschreider affirmed at renewal that he had completed the required hours but has only provided 18.5 hours of continuing education during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.