Probable Cause Panel Meeting

November 5, 2007

I. Unlicensed Cases

All Architecture Professional Services, Inc.
Majid M. Hawari
Case No. 2007-037536 

Probable cause was found that All Architecture Professional Services, Inc. of Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design or architecture in Florida and is offering such services on a business card. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Amy Interiors of Florida, Inc.
Duane Amy
Case No. 2007-043565 

Probable cause was found that Amy Interiors of Florida, Inc. of Longwood, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design in Florida and is offering such services in the yellow pages. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Duane Amy sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Amy fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Architectural Innovations of Tampa Bay, LLC
John Hartwell
Case No. 2007-045268 

Probable cause was found that Architectural Innovations of Tampa Bay, LLC of Valrico, Florida, is not licensed to practice Architecture in Florida and is doing business as Architectural Innovations of Tampa Bay, LLC. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that John Hartwell sign an affidavit stating it has changed its business name, and will not offer such services in the future. If Mr. Hartwell fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Teena M. Benton
Benton Drafting and Design
Case No. 2007-008550 

Probable cause was found that Teena M. Benton of Titusville, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and provided architectural services for a church and a commercial building. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Mary Box
Case No. 2007-044492 

Probable cause was found that Mary Box of Seminole, 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 Mary Box sign an affidavit stating she has changed her business card to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Box fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Jorge E. Rodriguez Buitrado
Case No. 2007-043249 

Probable cause was found that Jorge E. Rodriguez Buitrado of Miami, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide architectural services for a residential project. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

C&L Stvdio, Inc.
Jose J. Cabrera
Case No. 2007-043603 

Probable cause was found that C&L Stvdio of Orlando, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design in Florida and is offering such services in the yellow pages and his web page. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Jose J. Cabrera sign an affidavit stating he has changed his advertisements to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Cabrera fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Kathryn Carbone
Interior Design South, Inc.
Case Nos. 2007-019834 and 2007-019854 

Probable cause was found that Kathryn Carbone of Delray Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design or architecture in Florida and is doing business as Interior Design South, Inc. Ms. Carbone’s web site offers architectural design and references many commercial projects. Ms Carbone 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 will be filed.

Casa Bella
Omar Encarnacion
Case No. 2007-043570 

Probable cause was found that Casa Bella of St. Cloud, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design in Florida and is offering such services in the yellow pages and on its web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Omar Encarnacion sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Encarnacion fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

DecoReve Interiors, Inc.
Beki Franco
Case No. 2007-041571 

Probable cause was found that DecoReve Interiors, Inc. of Sunrise, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design or Architecture in Florida and is offering such services on its web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design or architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Beki Franco sign an affidavit stating it has changed its web site to delete all references to such services. If Mr. Franco fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Nancy Feldman
The Art of Placement
Case No. 2007-041563 

Probable cause was found that Nancy Feldman of Boca Raton, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design in Florida and is offering commercial design and space planning on her web site. This is a second offense, however, Ms. Feldman used the title interior designer and that violation has been corrected. The current web site clearly states that she is an interior decorating firm. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering commercial design and space planning services was issued along with the requirement that Nancy Feldman sign an affidavit stating she has changed her web site, and that she will not offer such services in the future. If Ms. Feldman fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Robert Halula
Case No. 2007-023820 

Probable cause was found that Robert Halula of Boca Raton, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design in Florida. Mr. Halula was previously a licensed interior designer, however, his license was placed in a null and void status in 2002. Mr. Halula continued to hold himself as an interior designer on his company’s web site until it was corrected in June, 2007. A Notice to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Halula sign an affidavit stating he will change his web site, deleting any references to interior design or words to that effect.

Hilda Flack
Hilda Flack Interiors
Case No. 2007-026383 

Probable cause was found that Hilda Flack of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering such services on her web site Further, in a recent advertisement, Ms. Flack is offering commercial design services. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Gage-Martin of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Dee Marksberry
Case No. 2007-042566 

Probable cause was found that Gage-Martin of Tampa Bay, Inc. of Tampa, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design in Florida and is offering interior design services in a print advertisement on its web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Dee Marksberry sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisement and web site to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Marksberry fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Hammer Commercial Services, LLC
Lawrence Denmark
Case No. 2007-039592 

Probable cause was found that Hammer Commercial Services, LLF of Orlando Cape Coral, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design in Florida and is offering such services on its web site and brochures. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Lawrence Denmark sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisements to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Denmark fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Port Royal Interiors
Ferris E. Booker
Case No. 2007-037670

Probable cause was found that Port Royal Interiors of Pensacola, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida but is listed under the interior design heading in the yellow pages.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Booker sign an affidavit stating he has changed the advertisement to delete all references to interior design.  If Mr. Booker fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Interiors by Thalia, Inc.
Ann Caulfield
Case No. 2007-037731 

Probable cause was found that Interiors by Thalia, Inc. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design in Florida. The Company’s business card offers commercial design services. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design or commercial services was issued along with the requirement that Ann Caulfield sign an affidavit stating it has changed it’s business card to delete all references to interior design or commercial design. If Ms. Caulfield fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Marge’s Specialities of Orlando, Inc.
Richard J. Smith
Case No. 2007-043592

 Probable cause was found that Marge’s Specialties of Orlando, Inc. of Orlando, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design in Florida and is offering interior design and Commercial design on its web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design and commercial design services was issued along with the requirement that Richard J. Smith sign an affidavit stating it has changed its web site to delete all references to such services. If Mr. Smith fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Masterworks of Pensacola, Inc.
Rod Buchanan
Case No. 2007-037739 

Probable cause was found that Masterworks of Pensacola, Inc. of Pensacola, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design in Florida and is offering such services in a yellow page advertisement. A Notice to Cease and Desist from using the title interior designer was issued along with the requirement that Rod Buchanan sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Cabrera fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Michael McEachron
Case No. 2007-041855 

Probable cause was found that Michael McEachron of Lauderhill, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted 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.

Fanitsa Meehan
Fanitsa, Inc.
Case No. 2007-029196 

Probable cause was found that Fanitsa Meehan of St. Petersburg, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida. Ms. Meehan was previously licensed; however, her license went delinquent on March 1, 2003 and then into a null and void status on March 1, 2005. Ms. Meehan continues to offer interior design services and use a null and void license number. Ms. Meehan’s web site also offers “architectural working drawings”. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Mounir Consul & Associates, Inc.
Myers Associates
Case No. 2007-042435 

Probable cause was found that Mounir Consul & Associates, Inc. of Sarasota, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida but is using the title “Master of Architecture” and is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. A Notice to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

George T. Myers
Myers Associates
Case No. 2007-040777 

Probable cause was found that George T. Myers of Holmes Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice Architecture in Florida and is offering such services on a sign in front of a residential project. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that George T. Myers sign an affidavit stating he has changed his sign, and will not offer such services in the future. If Mr. Myers fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Earl G. Nelson
Case No. 2007-044565 

Probable cause was found that Earl G. Nelson of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida. Mr. Nelson was previously licensed; however, his license went delinquent on March 1, 1993, and then into a null and void status on March 1, 1995. Further, Mr. Nelson practiced architecture, held himself out as an architect and used his null and void license number. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Quantified Marketing Group, LLC
Aaron Allen
Case No. 2007-030214 

Probable cause was found that Quantified Marketing Group, LLC of Heathrow, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering interior design services on its web site. The Web site also includes commercial projects in the State of Florida. Further, Quantified Marketing Group, LLC is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

RCS Interiors
Ranah Seyda
Case No. 2007-043510 

Probable cause was found that RCS Interiors of Orlando, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering such services in the yellow pages. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ranah Seyda sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Seyda fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Roberto Sanchez
Case No. 2007-041417 

Probable cause was found that Roberto Sanchez of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design or Architecture in Florida and is offering such services on his web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design and architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Sanchez sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisement to delete all references to interior design and architectural services. If Mr. Sanchez fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Savoie Architects, P.A.
Matthew C. Savoie
Case No. 2007-040330 

Probable cause was found that Savoie Architects, P.A. of Santa Rosa Beach, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering such services without a certificate of authorization. A citation was issued on July 26, 2007 which Savoie Architects, P.A.’s attorney disputes. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Ingrid H. Triplett
Architectural Design Services
Case No. 2007-041917 

Probable cause was found that Ingrid H. Triplett of Davie, Florida, is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide signed and sealed drawings for a residential project and is doing business as Architectural Design Services. Further, Ms. Triplett is offering these services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. A Notice to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Uniquely You, Inc.
Ronald B. Anderson
Case No. 2007-043575 

Probable cause was found that Uniquely You, Inc. of Altamonte Springs, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design in Florida and is offering such services in the yellow pages and his web page. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Ronald B. Anderson sign an affidavit stating he has changed his advertisements to delete all references to interior design. If Mr. Anderson fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Valarie M. Interiors, Inc.
Valarie M. Tatalovich
Case No. 2007-041646 

Probable cause was found that Valarie M. Interiors, Inc. of Palm Beach, Florida, is not licensed to practice Interior Design in Florida and is offering such services in an advertisement in the Palm Beach Life Magazine. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior design services was issued along with the requirement that Valarie M. Tatalovich sign an affidavit stating it has changed its advertisement to delete all references to interior design. If Ms. Tatalovich fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Villa Rue 9
Huguette Goulet
Case No. 2007-39573 

Probable cause was found that Villa Rue 9 of St. Petersburg, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering such services in an advertisement in the Summer 2007 issue of the St. Petersburg Downtown Guide. A Notice and Order to Cease was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Ben C. Winkler
BWI Design
Case No. 2007-037897 

Probable cause was found that Ben C. Winkler of Boca Raton, Florida, is not licensed to practice interior design or architecture in Florida and is offering “Interior Architecture & Design” on his business card. A Notice and Order to Cease and was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Workscapes, Inc.
Richard J. Dvorak
Case No. 2007-037639 

Probable cause was found that Workscapes, Inc. of Orlando, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design in Florida and is offering commercial space planning on its web site and signage. Further, Workscapes, Inc. 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 will be filed.

II.        Licensed Cases

James C. Perry
Perry Abney & Associates
Case No. 2007-010010 

Probable cause was found that James C. Perry of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a licensed architect, partnered with an unlicensed individual on a residential project. The Unlicensed individual held himself out as an architect. Further, Mr. Perry is offering architectural services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.