State: Florida

Florida Business News, Entertainment, and Technology News (U.S.)

Children and Teen Healing Program Expanded to Include 'Energy Camp'

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. -- Rev. Maria Mejias, founder of Chosen Beings of Light, is expanding her Children & Teen Healing Program to include a summer energy camp scheduled for July - Sept. 2007, as well as morning and after-school energy programs for the gifted children and teens (ages 3 - 18).

Bella Bella Boutique Creates Innovative Lingerie Lounge that Caters to the Five Senses

Bella Bella BoutiqueMIAMI, Fla. -- Bella Bella Boutique is about more than just lingerie, it's about lifestyle; the virtual lingerie lounge caters to clients seeking unique, upscale, flirty, feminine, and modern designs in a sexy and chic setting. Bella Bella Boutique sells gorgeous lingerie, luxurious bath and body products.

Sealock Earns C-TPAT Membership for Aiding Against Terrorist Threats

MIAMI, Fla. -- In an ongoing effort to provide peace of mind to importers, exporters and freight forwarders, Sealock Security Systems (www.sealock.com) of Miami, Florida has earned certification as a C-TPAT partner from the Department of Homeland Security. EJ Brooks Company, the world's oldest and largest manufacturer of tamper-indicative seals, and a Sealock licensee, is the only other seal manufacturer in the world to be honored with C-TPAT membership.

NorCross Marine Products Introduces Marine Thermometer – Handheld Infrared Unit Provides Instant Readings

Marine ThermometerORLANDO, Fla. -- Instant water temperature readings while running a boat at full speed or trolling for offshore game fish is now reality, as NorCross Marine Products, a leader in the development of innovative marine electronics, introduces its Infrared Marine Thermometer SP. The Infrared Marine Thermometer is one of three products introduced by the company, including its SkierAlert SP and Sonic Laser Scale.

Direct Hit Media Tees Up with Advertisers and Delivers the Green

Direct Hit MediaORLANDO. Fla. -- Direct Hit Media, llc, headquartered in Florida, has created a unique form of targeted advertising; it delivers one of the best one-to-one marketing venues available - the Cart-Vertising(TM) program. How is it done? Advertisements are placed on golf carts within an established network of premium golf courses throughout the United States.

Russ Cooper Joins Interim Healthcare Inc. as New CEO

SUNRISE, Fla. -- The Board of Directors of Interim HealthCare Inc. announces the appointment of Russ Cooper as President and CEO. Mr. Cooper brings more than 25 years of franchising experience and will lead Interim HealthCare's national network of 300 offices while launching aggressive franchise development.

The Husky Gang Music School Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

Sdoia-Satz MusicMIAMI, Fla. -- Sdoia-Satz Music Institute (The Husky Gang School), the prestigious, private music school in Miami with a reputation for outstanding musical excellence, is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is offering a $100 discount on its $250 two hour comprehensive aptitude test.

Impact Computers and Electronics Specializes in DC Power Jacks for Laptop Repair

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Before throwing away a laptop due to faulty visible errors on the screen, one should consider investing in repairing it with a top-laptop parts distribution company, recommends Impact Computers and Electronics, Inc. Specifically, Impact Computers is also the leading laptop parts distributor with DC Jacks (Power Jacks).

Seattle-Based Trans Marine Propulsion Systems, Inc. Will Open Subsidiary in Tampa, Florida

Trans MarineSEATTLE, Wash. -- In April, 2007, Seattle-based Trans Marine Propulsion Systems, Inc. (TMPS) plans to open a second service and sales facility in Tampa, Florida, giving added convenience to ship owners, offshore operators, power plants, mechanical industries, and ship and engine builders in all parts of the world. The new facility will operate as a subsidiary called Trans Marine Tampa (TMT).

CCMC Partners with Peak Performance Resources for Mortgage Industry Consulting Services

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. -- CCMC, the premier provider of interface software for loan origination systems, has announced that it has partnered with Peak Performance Resources, a leading provider of mortgage industry consulting services, to deliver performance improving consulting services to CCMC clients.

Seasoned Trade Lines Goes Head-to-Head with Credit Industry Watchdogs

Seasoned Trade LinesLARGO, Fla. -- Companies that promise to raise credit scores in short periods of time are deemed fraudulent by many lenders, but according to Seasoned Trade Lines, Inc., a Florida-based, credit-repair company, the practices are highly effective and completely legitimate. Seasoned Trade Lines boosts clients' credit by adding them to established credit card holders' accounts; they promise to raise credit scores by as much as 100 points or more in as little as 30 days.

How Will Insurance Companies Respond to Victims of Recent Tornadoes? asks Central Florida Attorney

Alan GarfinkelORLANDO, Fla. -- As the camera lights fade and the media attention dies down in the coming weeks, those familiar insurance slogans of "Like a Good Neighbor," "You're in Good Hands" and others, may unfortunately give way to an industry whose past is shaky to say the least, especially in recent years. Central Florida resident attorney Alan Garfinkel, of Garfinkel Trial Group, is the nation's leading expert in natural disaster law and is currently representing thousands of hurricane victims across the country.

Premier General Finance Makes a Splash with New Product Offering that Makes Loan Sharking Legal

Premier General FinanceCLEARWATER, Fla. -- What lurks beneath the dark and mysterious financial waters? It's Premier General Finance which has one goal in mind: to obtain working capital for small- to medium-sized businesses in as little as 72 hours for as much as $500,000.

ID Solutions Announces Delivery of AFIS Enrollment Licenses for the Initial Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program

ID SolutionsORLANDO, Fla. -- Orlando, Florida-based ID Solutions (IDS) today reported receipt of a purchase order from the Transportation Security Agency (DHS-TSA) for IDS biometric matching licenses for use in the Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC) program. The IDS AFIS technology supports key security functionality within the TWIC program and has been recognized for its combination of top-rated accuracy and value-for-money by governments around the world.

Broadband Productions Inc. Launches Global Book Portal

End of TimeCLEARWATER, Fla. -- Broadband Productions Inc. Launches Global Portal premiering the Science Fiction Thriller: "The End of Time" (ISBN 1-4116-3846-8). The book is a creative new look at a persistently old theme: good versus evil. But instead of adding yet another cookie-cutter story to the gristmill, author Randall Towe has created a fantastic world in which two lovers are torn apart by enormous evil.

ShaynaGirl Designs New and Personal Ways to Communicate the Spirit and Magic of Christmas with Keepsake Ornaments

ShaynaGirl ornamentsNEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Looking for something personal and delicate to give to a loved one next holiday season? ShaynaGirl.com may have the answer. This new, on-line company offers a choice of eight, carefully hand-painted ornaments to choose from. The glass balls are hand-painted with enamel paints and then baked to ensure their intricate designs.

Beating the Stress of Airport Security: Stuff and Go offers Pre-Packaged Amenities for Travelers

Stuff and GoPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- In an effort to ease the stress of long airport security lines, Stuff and Go(TM), a Palm Beach Gardens based company, has announced the availability of Stuff and Go Packs which contain pre-packaged, hard to find travel amenities. Stuff and Go President Leslie Evans, a seasoned traveler, says that finding a variety of travel size products is not only difficult, but also expensive.

Cuban Exiles Can Breathe Sigh of Relief as Miami Gets Nude Britney Spears Giving Birth Sculpture

Dan Edwards Britney ProLifeMIAMI, Fla. -- The "deathbed" portrait of Fidel Castro that outraged Cuban exiles everywhere in part for a scheduled display in Miami this weekend has been replaced with "Monument to Pro-Life: The Birth of Sean Preston." The renowned nude of Britney Spears giving birth atop a bearskin rug appears at Fountain Miami, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art, from December 7th to 11th in Wynwood Gallery district during Art Basel Miami.

Move Over Magnum P.I. – Florida Private Investigator and Author Shares Tricks of the Trade

John Krause PIPENSACOLA, Fla. -- So, you want to be a P.I.? Florida Private Investigator, John Krause, has re-released "The Private Investigator's Guide," (ISBN: 0-615-13411-4, printed version; and ISBN: 0-615-12404-6; CD-ROM version) previously published in 1997. "The Private Investigator's Guide" is the most comprehensive guide on the market; it teaches the novice P.I. the tricks of the trade and provides basic information for business start-up.

Winemaker Daniel Baron and W the women's show 'Holiday Greetings' to Take Viewers on a Tour of California's Wine World

Silver Oak Cellars St. FrancisDEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- Looking for the perfect wine for your holiday gifts or dinner parties? Then you shouldn't miss the special episode of W the women's show "Holiday Greetings." Winemaker, Daniel Baron, of Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars will be taking viewers on a tour of the vineyards, tasting rooms, and cellars in both Napa and Sonoma counties that produce award-winning California wines.

Hit W the women's show 'Holiday Greetings' to Feature Tips from Dell on How to Buy and Use Printers

Host Debi MarieDEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- This holiday season, W the women's show will help women learn how to make the most of their printer purchases on its "Holiday Greetings" special. The hit Quorum Productions television program will feature an expert from Dell Computers who will explain how to make buying, owning, and operating a printer an easy task.

According to Interim HealthCare, Home for the Holidays May Not Be as Joyful for Your Older Relatives

SUNRISE, Fla. -- The holiday season is quickly approaching. For some, plans are in motion to visit elderly family members. But if it has been a while since you last visited, you might be shocked at how much they have aged, concerned about their continued safety and well-being and motivated to do something about it, say the folks at Interim HealthCare.

W The Women's Show 'Holiday Greetings' to Feature Cooking Tips Using Plugra(R) European Style Butter

Host Debi MarieDEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- Looking for some terrific ways to make your holiday baking more tasty? Then tune into a special edition of W the women's show, "Holiday Greetings." The hit Quorum Productions television program will feature an array of delicious recipes including an appetizer, entree and dessert. During the cooking segment, the chef will reveal one of the secret ingredients used among top chefs and "foodies."

Fidel Castro's 'Deathbed Portrait' Slated for Deconstruction in Miami – Original Plans For Central Park Unveiling Reconsidered

Castro's Deathbed PortraitMIAMI, Fla. -- Plans for an unveiling in New York's Central Park of Fidel Castro on his 'deathbed' have instead turned into plans for the deconstruction of his effigy in Miami, where he will be prematurely laid to rest. Capla Kesting Fine Arts announces the unveiling of "Fidel Castro's Deathbed Portrait" has been reconsidered by the artist, courtesy of the Miami FM morning show El Traketeo.

New Science Fiction Thriller, 'The End of Time'

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Broadband Productions Inc. launches global promotion of science fiction thriller "The End of Time" (ISBN 1-4116-3846-8). The End of Time, by Randall Towe, is an apocalyptic science fiction thriller with an alien twist.