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Board of Architecture & Interior Design
 
3520 Thomasville Road
4th Floor
Tallahassee, Florida 32309
Phone: (850) 893-4105
Fax: (850) 893-7229
2075 Centre Pointe Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: (850) 402-4100
Fax: (850) 402-1508
14 Medallion Lane
Crawfordville, FL 32327
Phone: (850) 926-3352
Fax: (850) 926-4052
19068 US Hwy 331S
Freeport, FL 32549
Phone: (850) 835-7020
Fax: (850) 835-4321

BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
 

Smith, Thompson,
Shaw & Manausa, P.A.

Probable Cause Panel Meeting

January 28, 2008

I. Unlicensed Cases

Thomas Adamo
Case No. 2007-044901

Probable cause was found that Thomas Adamo of Port Charlotte, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and his website indicates that he performed design services for commercial projects. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

 

A & E Support Services, Inc.

Joseph Burgess

Case No. 2007-063223

Probable cause was found that A & E Support Services, Inc. of Ft. Myers, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and the company is offering architectural services in a brochure. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Joseph Burgess sign an affidavit stating it has changed its brochure to delete all references to architecture. If Mr. Burgess fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Tina M. Anastasia

Eleganza Interiors, Inc.

Case No. 2007-048655

Probable cause was found that Tina Anastasia of Ocala, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida. Ms. Anastasia was previously served with a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist and she signed an Affidavit agreeing to cease offering architectural services on August 15, 2006. As of August 29, 2007, Ms. Anastasia continued to do business as Eleganza Architectural Interiors, Inc. After receiving notification of the investigation on this particular case, Ms. Anastasia changed her corporate name. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued requiring Ms. Anastasia to sign an affidavit stating she will no longer offer architectural services.

 

As You Like It Interiors

Darlene L. O’Grien

Case No. 2007-050205

Probable cause was found that As You Like It Interiorsof Pensacola, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and the company is advertising under interior design section in the yellow pages. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Darlene O’Grien sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. O’Grien fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Lisa Atkinson

Lisa Atkinson Interiors

Case No. 2007-059834

Probable cause was found that Lisa Atkinson of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design services in Florida and she contracted to provide interior design services on a dental office. Ms. Atkinson is also offering interior design services in a letter. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued requiring Ms. Atkinson to sign an affidavit stating she will no longer offer interior design services.

 

John W. Barber

Barber & Associates, Inc.

Case No. 2007-056206

Probable cause was found that John W. Barber of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and he signed off on change orders over the title architect. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architect services was issued along with the requirement that John W. Barber sign an affidavit stating he will no longer hold himself out as an architect. If Mr. Barber fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Blue Daze Designs

Catherine Sands

Case No. 2007-043608  

Probable cause was found that Blue Daze Designs of Orlando, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and the company is offering interior design services in the yellow pages and on their web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Catherine Sands sign an affidavit stating she changed her listing and web site to delete any and all references to interior design. If Ms. Sands fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Brandon’s of Ft. Lauderdale, LLC.

Ed Furer

Case No. 2007-046625  

Probable cause was found that Brandon’s of Ft. Lauderdale, LLC.of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering commercial design services in an advertisement. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ed Furer sign an affidavit stating he has changed his advertisement to delete any and all references to interior design. If Mr. Furer fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Brown Interiors

Linda Brown Liberis

Case No. 2007-050698  

Probable cause was found that Brown Interiorsof Pensacola, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is advertising under the interior design section of the yellow pages. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Linda Brown Liberis sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisement to delete any and all references to interior design. If Ms. Liberis fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Byatt Designs

William A. Byatt

Case No. 2007-043606

Probable cause was found that Byatt Designs of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and he contracted to provide architectural services for a commercial project. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

 

Carol Pulgiese Interior Design

Carol Pugliese

Case No. 2007-048213

 

Probable cause was found that Carol Pugliese Interior Design of University Park, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Carol Pugliese Interior Design. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Carol Pugliese sign an affidavit stating she will no longer do business as Carol Pugliese Interior Design. If Ms. Pugliese fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Collaborative Creative Design, LLC.

Raquel Wilson

Case No. 2007-066366

 

Probable cause was found that Collaborative Creative Design, LLC.of Plantation, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design and space planning in an email solicitation. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Raquel Wilson sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisement to delete all references to interior design and space planning. If Ms. Wilson fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Mary P. Collins

MPC Design

Case No. 2007-048803

 

Probable cause was found that Mary P. Collins of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design services in Florida and Ms. Collins contracted to provide interior design services on a commercial project. Ms. Collins 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.

 

Consolidated Professional Services, P.A.

Roger M. Staley

Case no. 2007-05119

 

Probable cause was found that Consolidated Professional Services, P.A.of Ocala, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and sent DBPR a letter on August 13, 2003, stating it was no longer an architectural business however it did not change it web site or letterhead. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Roger M. Staley sign an affidavit stating he has changed his web site and letterhead to delete all references to architecture. If Mr. Staley fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Nancy Cooper

The Kessler Collection

Case No. 2007-055027

 

Probable cause was found that Nancy Cooperof Orlando, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is holding herself out as an interior designer on her business card. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Nancy Cooper sign an affidavit stating she has changed her business card to delete all references to architecture. If Ms. Cooper fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Cottage Designs, Inc.

Ellen Jones

Case No. 2007-050753

 

Probable cause was found that Cottage Designs, Inc.of Pace, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is listed under the interior designer section of the yellow pages. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ellen Jones sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Jones fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

 

Creative Interiors

Case No. 2007-067915

 

Probable cause was found that Creative Interiorsof Boca Raton, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior designer in an advertisement. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Renee Deitch sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Deitch fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

DeHaas Consulting and Design

David DeHaas

Case No. 207-049161

 

Probable cause was found that DeHaas Consulting and Design of Tavernier, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and Mr. DeHaas altered signed and sealed plans without the permission of the licensed architect. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

 

DDS Studios, Inc.

Daniel D. Shaheen

Case No. 2007-049061

 

Probable cause was found that DDS Studios, Inc.of Lake City, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is listed under the architect heading of the yellow pages and is offering commercial design services. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Daniel D. Shaheen sign an affidavit stating he has changed his advertisement to delete all references to architecture and commercial design services. If Mr. Shaheen fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Decorating Makeover, Inc.

Maria Hernandez-Solis

Case No. 2007-064992

 

Probable cause was found that Decorating Makeover, Inc.of Plantation, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is advertising under the interior design section in a magazine. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Maria Hernandez-Solis sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Hernandez-Solis fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

 

 

 

 

Denise Bressler Design, Inc.

Denise Bressler

Case No. 2007-052993

 

Probable cause was found that Denise Bressler Design, Inc.of Deland, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design in the yellow pages. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Denise Bressler sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Bressler fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Drapes 2 NV, Inc.

Jose W. Castaneda

Case No. 2007-064996

 

Probable cause was found that Drapes 2 NV, Inc.of Medley, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is advertising under the interior design section of a magazine. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Jose W. Castaneda sign an affidavit stating he has changed his advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Castaneda fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

EH Thompson Company

Walter Simon

Case No. 2007-060954

 

Probable cause was found that EH Thompson Company of Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design on its web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Walter Simon sign an affidavit stating he has changed his web site to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Castaneda fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Fabric Design Center, II, Inc.

David Kramer

Case No. 2007-064818

 

Probable cause was found that Fabric Design Center II, Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is advertising under the interior design section in a magazine. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that David Kramer sign an affidavit stating he has changed his advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Kramer fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

 

 

Faye Derea Interior Design

Faye Derea

Case No. 2007-050732

 

Probable cause was found that Faye Derea Interior Designof Sarasota, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Faye Derea Interior Design. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Faye Derea sign an affidavit stating she has changed her business name to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Derea fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Gloria Jean’s Interior Design

Gloria J. Whitman

Case No. 2007-051278

 

Probable cause was found that Gloria Jean’s Interior Design of Valrico, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Gloria Jean’s Interior Design. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Gloria J. Whitman sign an affidavit stating she has changed her business name to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Whitman fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Granada Drapery

Shelly & Suzanne Levine

Case No. 2007-047819

 

Probable cause was found that Granada Drapery of Ormond Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services in an advertisement in the Outlook Magazine. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Suzanne Levine sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Levine fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Home Design Store, Inc.

John P. Guarino

Case No. 207-064972

 

Probable cause was found that Home Design Store, Inc. of Coral Gables, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is 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 John P. Guarino sign an affidavit stating he has changed his advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Guarino fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

 

Adriana Hoyos

AH Interiors Corporation

Case No. 2007-048860

 

Probable cause was found that Adriana Hoyos of Dania Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services on her web site. The Subject has offices both in the United States and Ecuador. The Subject has responded to the complaint and agreed to come into compliance by adding a disclaimer that no interior design services are provided from the Florida locations. The web site also makes references to commercial projects however none of the projects were done in the United States. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Adriana Hoyos sign an affidavit stating she has changed her website to delete all references to interior design and will not offer such services in the future. If Ms. Hoyos fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Interior Design Consulting by Diana

Diana Holmes

Case No. 2007-042533

 

Probable cause was found that Interior Design Consulting by Dianaof Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design and commercial design in an advertisement in the Tampa Bay Luxury Living Magazine. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Diana Holmes sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Holmes fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Interiors by Dawn, Inc.

Interiors by Dawn

Case No. 2007-06653

 

Probable cause was found that Interiors by Dawnof Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is 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 Carl M. Sabatello sign an affidavit stating he has changed his advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Sabatello fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 


Interiors by Janet M. Ruffolo

Janet Ruffolo

Case No. 2007-064799

 

Probable cause was found that Interiors by Janet Ruffolo of Lighthouse Point, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services on her web site and business card. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Janet Ruffolo sign an affidavit stating she has changed her web site and business card to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Ruffolo fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Interior Designs by Judith

Judith Jacobson

Case No. 2007-066342

 

Probable cause was found that Interior Designs by Judith of Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Interior Designs by Judith. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Judith Jacobson sign an affidavit stating she has changed her business name to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Jacobson fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Interior Design Services on the Gulf Coast of Florida, Inc.

Case No. 2007-050338

 

Probable cause was found that Interior Design Services of the Gulf Coast of Florida, Inc. of Ft. Myers, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Interior Design Services of the Gulf Coast of Florida, Inc. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Lynn Shortridge sign an affidavit stating she has changed her business name to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Shortridge fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

JC Interior Design, LLC.

Case No. 2007-057141

 

Probable cause was found that JC Interior Design, LLC. of St. Augustine, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as JC Interior Design, LLC. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Michael Wilson sign an affidavit stating he has changed his business name to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Wilson fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

 

 

Jennifer Starr Fox Interior Design

Starr & Fox Interior Design, LLC.

Case No. 2007-050087

 

Probable cause was found that of Jennifer Starr Fox Interior Designof Sarasota, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Jennifer Starr Fox Interior Design. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Jennifer Starr-Fox sign an affidavit stating she has changed her business name to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Starr-Fox fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

JGR Drafting Services

Jerry G. Rega

Case No. 2007-054670

 

Probable cause was found that of JGR Drafting Services of Gainesville, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering commercial drafting services in the title block. The Subject was previously disciplined for offering commercial design services and was under the impression that if he removed design he would be in compliance. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering commercial drafting services was issued along with the requirement that Jerry G. Rega sign an affidavit stating he has changed his title block and will not offer such services in the future. If Mr. Rega fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Dorinda Johnson

Dorinda Johnson’s Interior Design

Case No. 2007-050916

 

Probable cause was found that Dorinda Johnson of Riverview, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Dorinda Johnson’s Interior Design. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Dorinda Johnson sign an affidavit stating she has changed her business name to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Johnson fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Virginia Dell Karp

Case No. 2007-048622

 

Probable cause was found that Virginia Dell Karpof Ocala, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design services in Florida and she contracted to provide interior design services on a country club project. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

 

 

 

 

Vikki L. Kemp

Interior Dynamics Design Studio, Inc.

Case No. 2007-041433

 

Probable cause was found that Vikki L. Kemp of North Palm Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design services in Florida and Ms. Kemp was previously disciplined for using the title interior designer. Ms. Kemp continues to use the title on her web site. Ms. Kemp 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.

 

KD Home Designs

Kevin Dull

Case No. 2007-040493

 

Probable cause was found that Dorinda Johnson of Riverview, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering architectural drafting and light commercial projects in the yellow pages. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Kevin Dull sign an affidavit stating he will change his advertisement and will no longer offer such services in the future. If Mr. Dull fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Valerie Kendrick

Case No. 2007-046003

 

Probable cause was found that Valerie Kendrick of Pensacola, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services and commercial space planning on her business card. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Valerie Kendrick sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Kendrick fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Eileen F. Korach

Eileen F. Korach Interior Design

Case No. 2007-050911

 

Probable cause was found that Eileen F. Korach of Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Eileen F. Korach Interior Design. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Eileen F. Korach sign an affidavit stating she has changed her business name to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Korach fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

 

Louis Wohl & Sons, Inc.

Walter Simon

Case No. 2007-049863

 

Probable cause was found that Louis Wohl & Sons, Inc. of Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services on its web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Walter Simon sign an affidavit stating he has changed his web site to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Simon fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Victoria J. Maloney

A New Creation Interiors

Case No. 2007-063812

 

Probable cause was found that Victoria J. Maloney of Naples, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services and commercial design services on its web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Victoria J. Maloney sign an affidavit stating she has changed her web site to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Maloney fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Marelle Interior Design

Marilyn Faucher

Case No. 2007-049848

 

Probable cause was found that Marelle Interior Design of Weston, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is holding herself out as an interior designer in an advertisement in the Weston’s Read Choice and on her web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Marilyn Faucher sign an affidavit stating she has changed her advertisement and web site to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Faucher fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Patti McCracken

Case No. 2007-049155

 

Probable cause was found that Patti McCracken of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is holding herself out as an interior designer in an advertisement in the NSB Magazine. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Patti McCracken sign an affidavit stating she will no longer hold herself out as an interior designer. If Ms. McCracken fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Kevin Morris

McCree Architects and Engineers

Case No. 2007-042385

 

Probable cause was found that Kevin Morris of Orlando, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is holding himself out as an architect on his business card A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Kevin Morris sign an affidavit stating he will change his business card and will no longer offer such services in the future. If Mr. Morris fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Jamal S. Nagamia

Case No. 2007-047142

 

Probable cause was found that Jamal S. Nagamiaof Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and he signed and sealed plans for a church without the involvement of an architect. The architectural drawings were prepared by an unlicensed draftsman that entered into a contract with the client that offered architectural services. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

 

Enrico Mihai Popsecu

Architectura Group Miami, Inc.

Case No. 2007-056878

 

Probable cause was found that Enrico Mihai Popsecuof Hallandale, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida. Mr. Popsecu was previously licensed as an interior designer however his license is in a suspended status for failing to take the building code course. The Subject’s web site is offering architectural and interior design services. Further, the Subject is offering interior design services from numerous locations and he is the only licensed employee. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

 

Risley Design, Inc.

Mark Risley

Case No. 2007-062457

 

Probable cause was found that Risley Design, Inc. of Ocala, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and Mr. Risley offered to provide commercial design services for a restaurant. Mr. Risley is offering these 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.

 

 

 

 

Facundo Poj

Architect-Outsource.com

Case No. 2007-048791

 

Probable cause was found that Facundo Pojof North Miami, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering architectural services on his web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Facundo Poj sign an affidavit stating he will change his web site and will no longer offer such services in the future. If Mr. Poj fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Prince Associates, Inc.

Francie S. Prince

Case No. 2007-043613

 

Probable cause was found that Prince & Associates, Inc. of Winter Park, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is listed under the interior design section of the yellow pages. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Francie S. Prince sign an affidavit stating she will change her advertisement. If Ms. Prince fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Rivera & Wiener, Inc.

Pedro Rivera

Case No. 2007-057229

 

Probable cause was found that Rivera & Wiener, Inc. of Coral Gables of Winter Park, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design and space planning on its web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Pedro Rivera sign an affidavit stating he will change his web site to delete all references to interior design and space planning. If Mr. Rivera fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Javier Rovira

Drafting Studio

Case No. 207-003041

 

Probable cause was found that Javier Rovira of Altamonte Springs, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering architectural services on his business card. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Javier Rivera sign an affidavit stating he will change his business card and will no longer offer such services. If Mr. Rivera fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

 

Sabatello Development Corp. III, Inc.

Sabatello Homes

Case No. 2007-068035

 

Probable cause was found that Sabatello Development Corp. III, Inc.of West Palm Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design in an advertisement. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Carl M. Sabatello sign an affidavit stating he will change his advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Sabatello fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Scale Edge Designs, Inc.

Ingrid Burgos

Case No. 2007-056524

 

Probable cause was found that Scale Edge Designs, Inc. of Miami, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and Ms. Burgos contracted to provide architectural services for a residential project. Ms. Burgos is offering these 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.

 

Scully & Scully, Inc.

Michael Scully

Case No. 2007-064182

 

Probable cause was found that Scully & Scully, Inc. of New York, New York, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design on its web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Michael Scully sign an affidavit stating he will change his web site to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Scully fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

The Office Image, Inc.

Steven L. Emens

Case No. 2007-048213

 

Probable cause was found that The Office Image, Inc. of Bonita Springs, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering space planning on its web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design or space planning services was issued along with the requirement that Steven L. Emens sign an affidavit stating he will change his web site to delete all references to such services. If Mr. Emens fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

 

 

Tiffany Interior Designers, Inc.

Zion Levy

Case No. 2007-042557

 

Probable cause was found that Tiffany Interior Designers, Inc. of Hollywood, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design in the Florida Design magazine. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design or space planning services was issued along with the requirement that Steven L. Emens sign an affidavit stating he will change his web site to delete all references to such services. If Mr. Emens fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Kathy Toffton Waggoner

Case No. 2007-045996

 

Probable cause was found that Kathy Toffton Waggoner of Pensacola, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is holding herself out as an interior designer on her business card. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Kathy Toffton Waggoner sign an affidavit stating she will change her business card to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Waggoner fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Cynthia M. Walburn

Case No. 2007-047658

 

Probable cause was found that Cynthia M. Walburn of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice title architect or interior design in Florida and is using the title of architectural and interior designer on her business card. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Kathy Toffton Waggoner sign an affidavit stating she will change her business card to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Waggoner fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Robert M. Wildasin, Jr.
Robert M. Wildasin, Jr. Interior, Inc.
Case No. 2007-04529

Probable cause was found that Robert M. Wildasin, Jr. of West Palm Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design services in Florida. Mr. Wildasin’s web site states that he is a licensed interior designer and makes reference to a restaurant project and he 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.

 

William Myers Design, Inc.
William Myers
Case No. 2007-048917  

Probable cause was found that William Myers Design, Inc. of Lake City, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and his web site offers architectural services and lists two commercial projects. Mr. Myers is offering these 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.

 

Sharon Wintz

Case No. 2007-053218

 

Probable cause was found that Sharon Wintz of Port Orange, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is holding herself out as an interior designer in the yellow pages. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Sharon Wintz sign an affidavit stating she will change her advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Wintz fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

Richard Yoho
Windsedge Interiors, Inc.
Case No. 2007-056464

Probable cause was found that Richard Yoho of Apopka, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida but refers to interior design element in his contract. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Richard Yoho sign an affidavit stating he will change his contract to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Yoho fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 

II. Licensed Cases

Huston F. Boothe, Jr.
Case No. 2003-051130

 Probable cause was found that Huston F. Boothe, Jr. of Folsom, Louisiana, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on April 3, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

 

Frederick Brauning
Case No. 2007-056885

 Probable cause was found that Frederick Brauning of St. Clair Shores, MI, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on April 3, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Alan D. Cohen
Case No. 2007-056104

 Probable cause was found that Alan D. Cohen of Dania, Florida, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on July 11, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

 

Olatubosun Giwa
Case No. 2007-041896

 Probable cause was found that Olatubosun Giwaof Miami, Florida, a licensed architect, acted as the architect for a residential project that was initially entered into by an unlicensed individual. The contract was to provide architectural drawings. Further, Mr. Giwa never met with the client. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

 

James P. Goldman
Case No. 2007-056874

Probable cause was found that James P. Goldman of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on March 30, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

 

Ray A. Hatfield
Case No. 2007-056639

Probable cause was found that Ray A. Hatfield of Ellentown, Florida, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on July 25, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

 

Mariela Martin-Fernandez
Case No. 2007-051151

Probable cause was found that Mariela Martin-Fernandez of Miami, Florida, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on March 23, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

 

Roberto E. Paredes
Associated Space Design, Inc.
Case Nos. 2007-004520 & 2007-004520

Probable cause was found that Roberto E. Paredes of Atlanta, Georgia, a licensed architect, The Subject’s web site offers architectural services from its Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami offices. The Subject Robert Paredes works in Atlanta, Georgia and is attempting to provide responsible supervisory control for an architectural office in Jacksonville, Florida. The Subject travels to the Jacksonville office 2 or 3 times a week. The Tampa office does not have an architect in that office full time as well. The Miami office does employ a full-time architect. Further, the Subject is offering architectural services as ASD without a certificate of authorization.

An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

 

Ramji P. Shah
Case No. 2007-056632

Probable cause was found that Ramji P. Shah of Sacramento, California, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on July 25, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

 

Abram Sustaita
Case No. 2007-056612

Probable cause was found that Abram Sustaita of Houston, Texas, a licensed architect, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on July 25, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

 

Gerald J. Vermey
SBS Services, LLC.
Case No. 2007-043710

 Probable cause was found that Gerald J. Vermey of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, a licensed architect, signed and sealed the drawings that an unlicensed individual prepared for a commercial project without ever meeting with the client. The contract entered into by the unlicensed individual offers architectural services. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

 

Geraldine A. Visconti
Case No. 2007-051145

Probable cause was found that Geraldine A. Visconti of Tequesta, Florida, a licensed interior designer, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on April 3, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

 

Ralph J. Warburton
Case No. 2007-056034

 Probable cause was found that Ralph J. Warburton of Plano, Texas, a licensed interior designer, failed to satisfy the terms of a Final Order that was entered on March 23, 2007. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.



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