Probable Cause Panel Meeting

June 20, 2007

I. Unlicensed Cases


Freddy Andrade
Case No. 2007-018750 

Probable cause was found that Freddy Andrade of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is holding himself out as an interior design consultant on his business card.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Andrade sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering interior design services and he will change his business card deleting any references to interior design or words to that effect.  If Mr. Andrade fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Nicole Michelle Arwood
Case No. 2007-022651 

Probable cause was found that Nicole Arwood of New Port Richey, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and she used the title Senior Interior Designer in her application for licensure.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Arwood sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from using the title interior designer until properly licensed.  If Ms. Arwood fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Berlin Architectural Drafting, Inc.
Gregory Berlin
Case No. 2007-013289 

Probable cause was found that Berlin Architectural Drafting, Inc. and Gregory Berlin of Tampa, Florida, are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida. Mr. Berlin is doing business as Berlin Architectural Drafting, Inc.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Berlin sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services and he will change his business name deleting any references to architectural or words to that effect.  If Mr. Berlin fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Holly Birch-Reeder
Lifestyle Interiors, Inc.
Case No. 2007-022757 

Probable cause was found that Holly Birch-Reeder of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design or architecture in Florida and is offering space planning and commercial design services in an advertisement in the Jacksonville Home Magazine.  Further, Ms. Birch-Reeder’s web site offers architectural detailing. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Birch-Reeder sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design and architectural services and she will change the advertisement and her web site deleting any references to interior design, architecture or words to that effect.  If Ms. Birch-Reeder fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Blue Heron Gallery
Ralph Mills
Case No. 2007-012726 

Probable cause was found that Blue Heron Gallery of Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design or architecture in Florida and is offering such services in an advertisement in the Ocala Style Magazine. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ralph Mills sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering interior design and architectural services and will change the advertisement deleting any references to such services.  If Mr. Mills fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Coastal Florida Interior Design
Anne M. Juliano
Case No. 2006-042314 

Probable cause was found that Coastal Florida Interior Design of Sarasota, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Coastal Florida Interior Design.  Further, the firm is offering interior design services in an advertisement in the SRQ magazine and on their web site.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued but Ms. Juliano failed to return the affidavit.  This matter was resubmitted to the Probable Cause Panel and an Administrative Complaint was filed.

Betty Cordle
Yacht Décor, Inc.
Case No. 2007-006284 

Probable cause was found that Betty Cordle of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering such services on her web site.  Ms. Cordle responded to the investigation but as of the date the case was presented to the Probable Cause Panel, the web site had not changed.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

John J. Crum
The Crum Design Group
Case No. 2007-014017 

Probable cause was found that John Crum of Jacksonville, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering commercial design services on a business card.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Crum sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services and will change his business card deleting any references to such services.  If Mr. Crum fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Oscar Darias
Architectural Design & Planning
Case No. 2007-004336 

Probable cause was found that Oscar Darias of Key Biscayne, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide signed and sealed drawings for a residential project.  Mr. Darias’ business card offers architectural services and he is offering these services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was filed and an Administrative Complaint seeking files was filed.

Jimmy M. Dean
JD Design Drafting, Inc.
Case No. 2007-010570 

Probable cause was found that Jimmy Dean of Naples, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide signed and sealed drawings for a commercial hair salon.  Further, Mr. Dean is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint was filed.

Dimensions Design Studio, Inc.
Eugene C. Ricciardi
Case No. 2007-014848 

Probable cause was found that Dimensions Design Studio, Inc. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design or architecture in Florida and is offering such services on a web site.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Ricciardi sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering interior design and architectural services and will change the web site deleting any references to such services.  If Mr. Ricciardi fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Ben Ferguson
Ferguson Architectural Design & Drafting Services
Case No. 2007-006460 

Probable cause was found that Ben Ferguson of Hobe Sound, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is doing business as Ferguson Architectural Design & Drafting Services.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Ferguson sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services and will change his business name deleting any references to such services.  If Mr. Ferguson fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

First Coast Decorative Touch, Inc.
Elizabeth Connor
Case No. 2007-016019 

Probable cause was found that First Coast Decorative Touch, Inc. of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering such services in a yellow page advertisement.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Connor sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will change her yellow page advertisement deleting any references to such services.  If Ms. Connor fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Elizabeth Spencer Flower
E.S. Flower Interior Design Company
Case No. 2007-024105 

Probable cause was found that Elizabeth Flower of Sarasota, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering such services in an advertisement in the East County Observer.  Ms. Flower is also doing business a E.S. Flower Interior Design Company.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Flower sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will change her business name deleting any references to interior design or words to that effect.  If Ms. Flower fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.
 

Raisa Gonzalez
Case No. 2007-022414 

Probable cause was found that Raisa Gonzalez of Marathon, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and used the title interior designer in her application for licensure.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Gonzalez sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services until properly licensed.  If Ms. Gonzalez fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Sandra L. How
Loggia Homes & Garden
Case No. 2007-013215 

Probable cause was found that Sandra How of Vero Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering such services in an advertisement.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. How sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will change the advertisement deleting any references to such service.  If Ms. How fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Sharron Lewis
Sharron Lewis Design Central, LLC
Case No. 2007-018510 

Probable cause was found that Sharron Lewis of Miami, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering such services in an advertisement in the InsideOut Magazine.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Lewis sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will change the advertisement deleting any references to such services.  If Ms. Lewis fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Betty L. Leyva
Betty’s Home Interior Design
Case No. 2007-012598 

Probable cause was found that Betty Leyva of Tampa, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Betty’s Home Interior Design.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.
 

Roberta Marcelino
Roberta Marcelino Interior, Inc.
Case No. 2007-000349 

Probable cause was found that Roberta Marcelino of Miami Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering commercial design services in a magazine advertisement.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Marcelino sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering commercial design, interior design services or words to that effect.  Further, Ms. Marcelino will change the advertisement deleting any references to interior design, commercial design or words to that effect.  If Ms. Marcelino fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Rebecca Martel-Parsons
Becky Martel Ventures, Inc.
Case No. 2007-012613 

Probable cause was found that Rebecca Martel-Parsons of Longboat Key, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering such services in an advertisement in the Home & Design Magazine.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Martel-Parsons sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services or words to that effect and will change her advertisement.  If Ms. Martel-Parsons fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Kathryn McAlister
K&B Commercial Interior Design
Case No. 2007-012684 

Probable cause was found that Kathryn McAlister of Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services in a yellow page advertisement.  Further Ms. McAlister is offering such services in her business name. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. McAlister sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will change her business name.  If Ms. McAlister fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Michael A. McEachron
Case No. 2007-009087 

Probable cause was found that Michael McEachron of Lauderhill, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and entered into a contract to provide signed and sealed drawings for a residential project.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Beth A. McKeown
Case No. 2007-023386 

Probable cause was found that of Marathon, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and used the title interior designer in her application for licensure.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. McKeown sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services until properly licensed.  If Ms. McKeown fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Gabriela Mozezcynska
GMM Design, Inc.
Case No. 2007-021477 

Probable cause was found that Gabriela Mozezcynska of Warm Mineral Springs, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering commercial design services on a business card.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Mozezcynska sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering architectural, commercial design services or words to that effect.  If Ms. Mozezcynska fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Morris & Kalm, Inc.
Megan Morris
Case No. 2007-008794 

Probable cause was found that Morris & Kalm, Inc. of Windemere, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services on its invoices.  Further, the firm’s web site offers interior redesign services and such services are being offered through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Pamela Niemann
Niemann Vecchio Interior Design, Inc.
Case No. 2007-005101 

Probable cause was found that Pamela Niemann of Winter Park, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior Design in Florida and contracted to provide interior design services on a commercial project.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Joseph Pubilones
Case No. 2007-019109 

Probable cause was found that Joseph Pubilones of Palm Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design or architecture in Florida and is offering space planning and interior architecture.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Pubilones sign an affidavit stating he changed his website.   If Mr. Publiones fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Anthony M. Reale
Case No. 2007-014395 

Probable cause was found that Anthony Reale of St. Petersburg, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and prepared drawings for a commercial project.  Mr. Reale’s title block on the drawings offers architectural services and he is offering such services through an LLC without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Richard Plumer Design, Inc.
Stephen Mooney
Case No. 2007-016671 

Probable cause was found that Richard Plumer Design, Inc. of West Palm Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and states on its web site that it is Florida’s longest established interior design firm.  The web site also lists numerous commercial projects. The firm was previously licensed; however, the license has been null and void since 1993.  Services are being offered through a business entity without a certificate of authorization. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Anne Rue
Anne Rue Interiors, Inc.
Case No. 2007-011137 

Probable cause was found that Anne Rue of Lake Mary, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design services in Florida and is offering such services on her web site and on a sign.  The web site lists numerous commercial projects.  Further, Ms. Rue Is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Zina Samek
Zina Samek Interiors, Inc.
Case No. 2007-014669 

Probable cause was found that Zina Samek of Coral Gables, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering such services on her business card and in advertisements.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Samek sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will change her business card and advertisements.  If Ms. Samek fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Madlyn Annette Santini
Case No. 2007-022584 

Probable cause was found that Madlyn Santini of Orlando, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and used the title interior designer in her application for licensure.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Santini sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services until properly licensed.  If Ms. Santini fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Cynde-Jaye Sperber
Florida Redesign, LLC
Case No. 2007-006305 

Probable cause was found that Cynde-Jaye Sperber of Ocala, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering such services on a web site.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Sperber sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services until properly licensed.  If Ms. Sperber fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Kate Strobl
Kate Strobl Interior Design
Case No. 2007-012573 

Probable cause was found that Kate Strobl of Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is doing business as Kate Strobl Interior Design.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Strobl sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will change her business name.  If Ms. Gonzalez fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Cynthia G. Thomas
Case No. 2007-013460 

Probable cause was found that Cynthia Thomas of Palm Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and held herself out as an interior designer in two magazine articles.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Thomas sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering interior design services and will no longer hold herself out as an interior designer.  If Ms. Thomas fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Trio Design & Image Consultants, Inc.
Mike Stroh
Case No. 2007-013849 

Probable cause was found that Trio Design & Image Consultants, Inc. of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design or architecture in Florida and the firm’s web site offers such services.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that an affidavit be signed stating the firm will refrain from offering interior design and architectural services and that the web site will be changed. If the affidavit is not returned, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

II.  Licensed Cases

Tony L. Benton
Case No. 2006-065955

Probable Cause was found that Tony Benton of Panama City, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida violated chapter 481, Florida Statutes.  Mr. Benton was the successor architect for an airplane hanger project and never notified the original architect in writing.  Mr. Benton signed and sealed engineering plans that he was not competent to perform.  Further, Mr. Benton’s letterhead does not contain his license number and his title block is in violation.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Joseph Borda
Borda Engineers & Energy Consultants
Case No. 2007-007601 

Probable Cause was found that Joseph Borda of Collingswood, New Jersey, is licensed to practice architecture and engineering in Florida.  Mr. Borda was on probation and submitted plans for review.  The plans were the same project that served as the basis of the administrative complaint on the prior case.  The plans were reviewed by the Board’s expert, Jerry Hicks who found that the plans lacked detail.  Further, Mr. Borda is operating through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Builders Professional Services, Inc.
Carl M. Coger
Case No. 2007-010161 

Probable Cause was found that Builders Professional Services, Inc., has a certificate of authorization; however, the firm no longer employs a licensed architect.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Timothy Krebs
Case No. 2007-012392 

Probable Cause was found that Timothy Krebs of Englewood, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida violated chapter 481, Florida Statutes.  It was alleged that Mr. Krebs committed negligence by providing an incorrect wind load analysis for a residential project.  The file was reviewed by the Board’s expert, Jerry Hicks, who found a violation had occurred.  Mr. Hicks determined that the wall reinforcing and bond beams are inadequate to resist the lateral wind loads.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Scholten Design, Inc.
Thomas M. Scholten
Case No. 2007-012351 

Probable Cause was found that Scholten Design, Inc. of Naples, Florida is a licensed interior design firm in Florida that no longer employs a licensed interior designer.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.