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Vol. 27 No. 12 March 23, 2009 A Weekly Space Coast Business Magazine
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By Ken Datzman
ROCKLEDGE — More than four
years ago, Health First Inc. made a
systemwide commitment and a sizable
investment to become a leader in one
segment of revolutionary telemedicine —
life–saving, no less.
Nationally, Health First was the ninth
hospital system in America to establish
an “eICU,” or electronic intensive–care
unit, using technology originally created
by two Johns Hopkins University
physicians. The doctors went on to form
VISICU Inc. The surveillance system
provides round–the–clock monitoring of
ICU patients from a central location.
Health First implemented the pioneering
eICU program in June 2004, in a
dedicated area of its administrative
headquarters, and named it
“VitalWatch.”
The cutting–edge technology was
patented by VISICU Inc., which was
acquired in 2008 by Phillips Healthcare.
The program was designed to improve
critical–care delivery and save lives,
which it is doing, physicians say.
The VitalWatch system combines
early warning software and remote
monitoring to connect off–site critical–
care physicians and nurses to ICU
patients, 24 hours a day. “VitalWatch is
like an air–traffic control center,” said Dr.
James Shaffer, medical director of Health
First’s eICU.
His organization plans to expand the
program with funds raised from the 27th
annual Health First Foundation Benefit
Ball April 18 at Florida Tech in
Melbourne. The event typically draws
more than 500 people.
VitalWatch provides Health First
physicians and nurses the ability to
monitor real–time vital signs, laboratory
results, and complete electronic medical
records of the patients in the 78 ICU beds
at the three Health First hospitals —
Holmes Regional Medical Center in
Melbourne, Cape Canaveral Hospital in
Cocoa Beach, and Palm Bay Community
Hospital — from a secure office.
The technology does not replace the
Health First FoundationBall to help fund devicesfor electronic ICU system
Funds raised by the 27th Health First Foundation Ball April 18 at Florida Tech will be used to helppurchase four eCareMobile units for Health First’s electronic intensive–care unit, ‘VitalWatch.’ TheeICU is set up at Health First’s administrative offices in Rockledge. From left: Rita Moreno, Ball chair;Dr. James Shaffer, medical director, VitalWatch; Sandy Grutta, Health First Foundation coordinator;and Mike Gavigan, VitalWatch operations manager.
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By Jeff HarringtonScripps Howard Service
Ticking off reasons to be in a dour
economic mood is like picking low–
hanging fruit: The stock market is near
12–year lows; many homeowners hold a
bigger mortgage than their house is
worth; more small businesses are losing
their credit lines while more Americans
are losing their jobs.
No wonder consumer confidence is
kicking around at all–time lows.
Enough with the gloom already.
We prefer to seize on a handful of
positive economic snippets that set the
stage for a turnaround. After all, Federal
Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who
more often than not moves the market
downward with a bluntness alien to his
predecessors, is among those predicting
the recession will end in the second half of
this year.
So raise your half–full glass for a
semi–toast to the upside of our economic
condition.
l Business inventories have been
dramatically pared down, leaving many
small companies lean enough to weather
a prolonged slump and flexible enough to
adjust their products to a shifting
marketplace.
l There are great deals to be had in
buying a house (substitute: stock, car or
marked–down consumer good of your
choosing). Yes, there may be a further
slump in real estate and stock prices, but
history dictates they’ll eventually rise
above current levels, and discounts and
incentives abound.
l Consumer spending rose in January
after falling for a record six straight
months. The better–than–expected
Not all economic news is bad — deals in housing market, car buys
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BBN DIGESTUW of Brevard recognizesLeadership Donors at event
United Way of Brevard recently held its annual
Leadership Giving Circle recognition event, honoring
donors who gave annual gifts and made pledges of more
than $1,000 to the 2008 community campaign.
The program was sponsored by Brevard Community
College and the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse. Guests
were treated to an evening that included tickets to a
special presentation of the play “Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes,” followed by a reception on stage with the cast
and crew. Hostess Anastacia Hawkins–Smith, executive
director of the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse, welcomed
guests and opened the evening by sharing a bit of Play-
house history with the crowd. More than 150 people
attended the function.
“We’re extremely grateful to our friends at Brevard
Community College — Dr. Jim Drake and Jim Ross — as
well as Stacie and the folks at the Historic Cocoa Village
Playhouse for their willingness to help us recognize some
of our special United Way family members,” said Rob
Rains, president of United Way of Brevard.
“We want to especially thank all of those who supported
our 2008 campaign, enabling United Way of Brevard to
raise a record total in support of local human services.
Your support was overwhelming and made us very proud
to partner with others who care as much as we do about
this community.”
Those who attended the event included: Steve and Flo
Abraira, Jerry and Judy Allender, Malcolm and Barbara
Baird, Frank and Jennifer Barger, Eleanor Beaudoin,
Mike and Wendy Biebesheimer, Sam and Sandra
Bookhardt, Ted and Jeanette Boydston, Don and Shari
Breckenridge, Kim and David Brown, Dr. Don and Dr.
Laurette Bryan, Scott and Teri Burcham, Jim and Sandra
Burge, David and Paola Bush, Jim and Mary Clamons,
Polly Clawson, Wes and Sherry Covell, Linda Dolphin, Jim
and Susan Elmore, Phil and Bunny Finney, Don and
Cindy Flachmeier, John and Andrea Foster, Paul Gamble,
Daryl and Melissa Gilbert, Johnette and Michael Gindling,
and Bob and Margaret Grassman.
They were joined by these supporters: Steve and
Bridget Griffin, George and Toni Harley, Glenn and Cheryl
Harmon, Eric Hostetler, Dan and Bethanne’ Hull, Andrew
Jarmusz, Tim and Liz Lee, Jeff Lies, Edwin and Nancy
Loftin, Troy and Lisa Lotane, Ann Luke, Mike Maier,
Joanne Pfannenstiel, Vi Philbrick, Rob and Fran Pickett,
Eric and Karen Reimann, Karen Sack, David and Cindy
Schmitt, Carol Sheffield, Fran and Jo Shill, Louis and
Julie Martinez, Mac and Judith McLouth, Malcolm and
Lisa McRoberts, Jim and Susan Mincey, Paul and Susan
Molineaux, Rodd and Malinda Newcombe, Caron Cynthia
Slattum, Bill and Lisa Smoak, Suzanne Sparling, Dr. Gary
and Janice Stutte, Dr. Fritz and Nancy Thompson, Rob
and Tina Varley, Elizabeth Velez, Stewart Weimer, Bill
and Susan Welser, Lee White and Mindy Phelps.
Best–selling author to speak at libraryBest–selling author Randy Wayne White will speak at
3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at the Cocoa Beach Public
Library. He will discuss, sign and sell his newest novel,
“Dead Silence.” Copies will be available for $25.95.
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Children Home Society benefitMarch 28 at Seelmans’ home
The second annual “Portraits of Possibilities” benefit
will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the home
of Dr. Robert and Maria Seelman in Indialantic.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Brevard
Division of Children’s Home Society of Florida. The fund–
raiser will include gourmet food, beverage stations, live
entertainment, and silent and live auctions.
Tickets for Portraits of Possibilities are $150 per person.
Sponsorships are also available beginning at $500
(includes tickets to Portraits of Possibilities and an
invitation to an exclusive pre–event reception).
Also featured at the event will be the presentation of
the R. David and I. Lorraine Thomas Child Advocate of the
Year Award for 2008. This annual award was established
in 1982 by Dave Thomas, the late founder of Wendy’s
International, to recognize an individual or organization
who has made a “significant impact on the lives of Florida’s
less fortunate children and families by giving their time,
talent, and financial resources.” Before his death, Mr.
Thomas, a longtime supporter of CHS, hoped that the
awards “would serve as a catalyst to inspire others to
improve opportunities for Florida’s children.” CHS said the
nominees for the 2008 award are foster parent Ivory
Murphy, Brevard County Sheriff Jack Parker, and the
GFWC Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Sponsors for Portrait of Possibilities include: Jim and
Betty Nance, Health First Inc., Lexus of Melbourne,
Michael Kott, the Ed Andre family, Art and Lorie Evans,
Warren and Evelyn Foster, Myra Igo Haley, Harris Corp.,
Drs. Wayne and Deborah Kearney, Judy and Bryan Roub,
Virginia and Fred Sandor, Dr. Robert and Maria Seelman,
the Baney family, Beachside Physical Therapy, Charroux
Homes, Tom and Linda Davis and Stephanie A.C. Durgin.
They are joined by these sponsors: Dr. Kim Zipper,
Walter and Dottie Gatti, Brett and Kelly Gelbert, Dr. Peter
Gilbert, Dr. Nanialei Golden, Jack and Martha Hartley,
the Hobgoods, Dr. Athan Kartsonis, Teresa Miles, Donald
Sheppard, and James and Patricia Pruitt.
In–kind sponsors include “Brevard Business News,”
Bright House Networks, Haru Sushi Bar & Grill, Holly-
wood Limousine, Lexus of Melbourne, Ocean Sky Images,
Premier Beverage, Southeast Auctions, “Space Coast
Living Magazine,” Tim Webber, and WGRV The Groove.
For more information on sponsorships, to request an
invitation, or to donate items for the auction, contact Leslie
Bardo at 752–3170, extension 235, or send an e–mail
message to [email protected].
Dr. Vasudevan to be honored at eventDr. S.M. Vasudevan, staff psychiatrist for Circles of
Care, has been promoted to Life Fellow status in the
American Psychiatric Association in recognition of his
years of dedicated service to the organization. His status
will be recognized in a ceremony at the 2009 Convocation
of Distinguished Fellows on May 18 in the Moscone
Convention Center in San Francisco, Calif. His recognition
will occur at the beginning of the association’s annual
meeting. Circles of Care, with facilities in Titusville,
Rockledge and Melbourne, is Brevard’s largest provider of
behavioral health–care services.
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Today, dressing–room lighting can spell retail life or deathBy Cathy Keen
Dressing room lights may determine how bright the
outlook for clothing sales is with the nation’s retailers, a
new University of Florida study suggests.
In today’s tight economy, the lengths apparel stores go
to lure customers with deep discounts and colorful interior
designs are likely to fall short if shoppers don’t like how
they look in the mirror, said Anne Baumstarck, who did
the research for her master’s degree in interior design at
UF.
“The dressing room represents the final moment when
the consumer decides whether or not to make a clothing
purchase,” she said. “It is where the sale is made.”
Yet retailers often overlook the importance of how the
room is illuminated, thinking all shoppers need is an
overhead light to be able to see when trying on merchan-
dise, Baumstarck said. But shoppers may have other
needs, and lighting direction appears to affect how people
see themselves, she said.
“After all sorts of money is invested in a store’s atmo-
spherics, it gives shoppers a letdown to have poorly
planned dressing rooms,” she said. “Retailers diminish the
feeling they’ve worked so hard to create in the main store.”
While other studies have examined lighting on the
sales floor, none have looked at the effects it has on
shoppers in dressing rooms, Baumstarck said.
In Baumstarck’s study, 60 female shoppers ages 18 to
35 who tried on clothes in the dressing rooms at Wolfgang,
a Gainesville clothing boutique, showed a clear preference
for frontal lights — those installed along the sides of the
mirror — to overhead lights, which were mounted on the
ceiling. “Women complained that overhead lighting created
shadows on their face, making them look unattractive,”
she said.
To avoid these unflattering shadows, shoppers had to
step back from the mirror and move around, Baumstarck
said. “They were constantly engaged in trying to negotiate
the best spot to stand and ended up dancing around the
dressing room,” she said.
When customers notice the negative aspects of their
surroundings, it distracts them from paying attention to
the merchandise, Baumstarck said. “You never want a
consumer to be thinking ‘I hate this lighting’ instead of ‘I
like this dress,’” she said.
Overhead lighting also makes a room seem smaller —
even cramped — creating a need to escape, Baumstarck
said. With frontal lighting, dressing rooms appear roomier,
and shoppers said they were willing to stay longer and
even try on more clothes, she said.
Women most impressed with frontal lighting were
those who placed a high priority on personal appearance
and how they looked in clothes; by comparison, more
utilitarian shoppers cared only about finding a particular
article of apparel that fit, the study found.
Results showed that this “self–oriented” shopper would
sometimes comment about frontal lighting giving their
skin a healthy glow, making their cellulite less visible or
being so soft and flattering that it made it appear they
were in a bar or restaurant in the evening, she said.
Previous research shows consumers choose a store with
a particular image, such as one that is healthy and sporty
or sexy and trendy because they want to be seen as having
those attributes, Baumstarck said.
Lighting was so important that it captured a majority of
the comments — 51 percent — that women made in the
study, Baumstarck said. Of the 36 comments made about
overhead lighting, 25 were negative, representing 69
percent of the total, and 11 were positive, making up 31
percent. In contrast, frontal lighting generated 34 com-
ments, of which 20 were positive — 59 percent — and 14
were negative or 41 percent.
Lighting in stores varies, with overhead lights common
in lower–priced bargain stores, Baumstarck said. Some
retailers don’t even designate lighting for dressing rooms;
the same overhead light fixtures serve both dressing rooms
and the main sales floor, she said.
“It’s not all about the clothes,” she said. “What woman
doesn’t go into a dressing room and engage in a dialogue
with herself about how attractive she is? You don’t want to
give her any opportunity to feel badly about herself.”
Baumstarck’s study has great implications for retailers
and consumers, especially with the economic downturn,
said Paulette Hebert, an Oklahoma State University
design professor and lighting expert. “One important
variable, such as dressing room illumination, may mean
the difference in a store remaining viable in today’s
economy,” she said.
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Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation announces new date for ExpoThe Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation’s sixth annual Expo
is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
the Brevard Community College Titusville campus.
The Foundation invites all area physicians, nurses,
pharmacists and others who need continuing–education
credits to register for the Doctors’ Expo by downloading a
form at www.doctorsfoundation.org. The education units
are offered free of charge.
The Expo will showcase the health industry’s “finest
medical and pharmaceutical products and other health–
related services.” The exhibit hall will be open from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Attendees will hear about the latest trends in
clinical research, drugs and devices, as well as medical,
ancillary and financial services. Membership to the
Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation is open and free of charge to
all physicians and allied–health professionals.
The Doctors’ Goodwill Foundation is a 501(c) (3)
charitable organization. The Foundation consists of more
than 150 area physicians and health–care professionals.
The organization’s goal is to “promote health–related
education, research and to participate in local and
international charitable medical missions.”
For more information, visit www.doctorsfoundation.org
or call 735–6492.
Nominations for JPMF’s ‘Spirit of Philanthropy’The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation is accepting nominations for its “Spirit of Philanthropy” awards. The program
“honors and celebrates the female heroes in the community who contribute their time, talent or treasure to make North
Brevard a better place to live, work and raise families.” The nomination form is available at parrishmedfoundation.com/
spirit, or it can be obtained at the Foundation office in downtown Titusville or Parrish Medical Center’s concierge desk in
Titusville. All local winners will also be submitted as nominees to the National Spirit of Women Awards. Nomination
categories include “Rising Star,” outstanding young female philanthropist ages 14 to 20; “Community Hero,” outstanding
woman of philanthropy ages 20 to 54; “Spirit of Philanthropy,” a lifetime achievement award for a woman 55 and older;
“Healthcare Hero,” a female clinical professional; and “Business Hero,” Spirit of Women business partners. Honorees will
be recognized at the Spirit of Philanthropy Red Shoe Reception and Awards Banquet April 23 at the Titusville Playhouse.
Marci Shimoff, author of “Happy For No Reason,” will be the keynote speaker. For more information, call 269–4066.
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BBN DIGESTBrevard Workforce Board tapsEmbry–Riddle for space plan
ROCKLEDGE — As our nation’s space program
transitions toward new priorities and new vehicles, Florida
and other states must devise strategies to maintain the
readiness of a highly specialized aerospace work force.
Under a grant from the U.S. Economic Development
Administration, Brevard Workforce Development Board
Inc. has selected Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
and its Space Transportation Research & Development
Institute (STRDI) to support this requirement in coordina-
tion with regional, state and national stakeholders.
“Among the states involved in our nation’s space
program, Florida’s work force will be hardest hit by
NASA’s retirement of the space–shuttle program,” said
BWDB President Lisa Rice. “Mitigating these impacts is a
top priority for our organization. We look forward to
working with STRDI to promote policy initiatives that will
retain and expand our state’s role in the space transporta-
tion industry, creating new opportunities for our world–
class space work force.”
The project will explore and promote options for
diversifying the state’s role beyond its current support for
government–sponsored launch programs like NASA’s
space shuttle and military expendable rockets. Embry–
Riddle will present legislative and policy alternatives to
lawmakers and advocacy groups to prevent the region’s
aerospace talent base from eroding.
“Our biggest concern is the permanent loss of critical
skills that could occur with a multiyear gap in human
spaceflight programs at the Cape Canaveral Spaceport,”
said Edward Ellegood, STRDI’s principal investigator for
the BWDB project. “This is much more than a local jobs
issue; the space transportation work force and infrastruc-
ture at the Cape are strategically important to the nation
and represent an investment of many billions of dollars.
Use of these taxpayer–developed assets should be maxi-
mized as a matter of public policy.”
In Central Florida, and especially Brevard County, the
space program has provided the impetus for technology–
based economic development that has placed the ‘Space
Coast’ at or near the top of the state’s rankings for high–
tech employment, wage rates, and educational achieve-
ment. The region’s reliance on programs like the space
shuttle has repeatedly put the state’s economy at risk
when these programs are canceled or delayed. BWDB has
worked closely with federal and state work force, labor,
and economic development agencies to address these
concerns.
The BWDB’s role is to administer work–force develop-
ment programs throughout Brevard County. A funding,
policy and oversight agency, BWDB focuses on improving
the quality of Brevard County’s work force. Visit
www.bwdb.org and www.brevardjoblink.org for informa-
tion on BWDB’s programs and services.
German’s exhibit set for Cocoa BeachSiri Lynn German will be exhibiting her tropical and
3–D art at the Cocoa Beach Library, 550 N. Brevard Ave.,
during April, in the Community Room. There will be an
opening party held there from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday,
April 11. The event is free of charge and open to the public.
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Health First goes to e–prescriptionsto increase safety and convenience
ROCKLEDGE — If your doctor is a member of Health
First Physicians, you can say good–bye to long waits at
the pharmacy for a prescription that your pharmacist
may have trouble reading in the first place.
Health First Physicians is now using a new e–
prescription process. Instead of writing out prescriptions
on a piece of paper, doctors who are part of the Health
First Physicians medical group are directly entering
prescriptions into a computer. The prescription travels
directly from the doctor’s office to the pharmacy’s
computer. E–prescriptions are sent via a secure network
that protects the patient’s privacy.
Health First says this new process increases patient
safety by ensuring the “pharmacist gives out the exact
drug ordered by a doctor.” The paperless process “virtu-
ally eliminates mistakes due to illegible handwriting as
well as confusion when two drugs share similar names or
when the exact dosage may be unclear.”
In addition, the e–prescription reaches the pharmacist
before the patient leaves the doctor’s office, reducing or
even eliminating waiting time at the pharmacy.
“This new process is a giant leap forward for our
patients’ safety and convenience,” said Dr. William
Morgan, president of Health First Physicians. “E–
prescriptions are the safest way to ensure that our
patients receive exactly what their doctor intended and
eliminates that extra trip to the pharmacy to drop off the
prescription.”
More than 70 percent of community pharmacies in the
United States currently accept e–prescriptions, and more
are doing so every day, he said.
Any patient whose pharmacy does not accept e–
prescriptions, or any individual who does not want their
prescription sent electronically can still request a paper
prescription from a Health First Physicians doctor.
Area home inspector earns designationWade Johnson of Beach ‘N Beyond Home Inspections
in Cape Canaveral has earned the Certified Real Estate
Inspector designation awarded by the nonprofit National
Association of Home Inspectors in Minneapolis, Minn.
The designation is bestowed upon home inspectors who
“demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency in all
aspects of home inspection.” A Certified Real Estate
Inspector must maintain continuing education credits to
remain in the program. For more information about the
program, visit www.nahi.org.
ASTD announces board of directorsThe Space Coast chapter of the American Society for
Training and Development has announced its 2009 board
of directors. They are: Debbie Featherston, president;
Jackie Fisher, president–elect; Bruce Layman, V.P.
finance; Karla Roberts, V.P., membership; Michelle
Vincent, V.P., programs; Kizzy Parks, V.P., communica-
tions; Ken Stein, immediate past president; and Denny
Dickens, Webmaster. The chapter meets every other
month at the Holiday Inn Melbourne–Viera. For more
information about the organization, visit
www.spacecoast–astd.com.
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BBN DIGESTKiwanis supports the launchof new Crosswinds program
Brevard Kiwanis Division 11 recently presented
Crosswinds Youth Services a $4,400 grant, along with a
$4,400 matching grant from the Florida Kiwanis Founda-
tion, toward the purchase of a Class C motor home for the
Street Outreach Project.
The presentation took place during the annual visit of
David Liddell Jr., Florida Kiwanis governor. The event
was held at the Indian River Colony Club in Viera.
“This is a very special project for the homeless boys and
girls in Brevard County,” said Cape Canaveral–Port
Canaveral Kiwanis Club President Tom Miesmer, director
of business operations at Crosswinds.
“It is a rare instance that an entire division will jointly
apply for a grant from the foundation. This shows how
much support there is among the clubs in Brevard for the
new outreach program at Crosswinds.”
The Street Outreach Program targets the needs of at–
risk, runaway and homeless youth by providing services on
the streets of Brevard County. The Kiwanis motor home
will act as a mobile outreach unit to provide tangible items,
such as food, clothing and hygiene products to street youth.
The program also distributes literature and referral
information for other needed services, including medical
clinics, GED, job training programs and food banks.
Currently, the Street Outreach Team at Crosswinds “is
out four or more nights a week talking to youth about
shelter options, educating youth about community
resources, handing out snacks, clothes and hygiene packs,”
said Jan Lokay, Crosswinds president.
“This wonderful gift from Kiwanis will allow Cross-
winds to purchase a motor home that will give our
Outreach Team greater flexibility in meeting the needs of
Brevard’s homeless youth,” adds Lokay.
For more information about Crosswinds, call 452–0800,
or visit www.crosswindsyouthservices.org.
Courses on Spanish for workplace offeredDr. Adrienne Trothier has opened the Voices of
America: Learning for Life Academy in Titusville. The
Academy focuses on teaching Spanish for the workplace
and travel in a series of classes. Titusville Mayor Jim
Tulley recently took part in a ribbon–cutting ceremony at
the Titusville Chamber of Commerce to mark the launch of
a new series of classes. Dr. Trothier is a longtime educator
and nationally certified instructor of Command Spanish
Inc. programs. The courses offered are job–specific and are
available for a wide range of professions, including
medical, dentistry, law enforcement, public safety,
hospitality, warehousing and banking. “The programs are
all non–grammar based and do not require prior knowl-
edge of Spanish,” said Dr. Trothier. “Each class is custom-
ized so that you learn what you need to know. In as little
as 10 hours, you can be communicating in Spanish.” There
are classes in Latino culture and diversity, and English for
non–English speakers as well, Dr. Trothier said. “The
classes are small, and can be held at your place of business
or at our locations in Titusville and Cocoa.” Day and
evening classes are available. For more information, visit
www.SpanishfortheWorkplace.com or call 268–9599 or
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SUNTREE — The first model home is set to
break ground at Newton Land Development Inc.’s
environmentally friendly and uniquely shaped
San Marino Estates, an upscale subdivision that
has been five years in the works.
Located along North Pinehurst Avenue, in the
Suntree area, San Marino Estates is looking to
attract consumers to the fully wooded 79–lot
development with a newly launched value–
oriented home–construction and lot–purchase
strategy.
The San Marino Estates team says it’s a
serious attempt at taking a pro–active stance in
the industry and slashing profit margins to
perhaps drive buyer momentum in today’s tight
marketplace. Developers like Newton Land are
taking the “bull by the horns” and trying to create
some excitement for buyers.
“We have been optimistic through this whole
thing and we’re still holding that view for 2009,”
said Newton Land Development’s Rich Mehalick,
sales manager for San Marino Estates, a single–
family community where custom homes can be
built from the $400s. “There are still buyers in the
market. They are smart buyers and they are
looking for value. Nowadays, if you are not
offering value and quality, the consumer will fast
pass you by.”
He adds, “We already have quality in our
community and now we are introducing a value
strategy that we hope will play a role in bringing
customers to this beautiful new–home develop-
ment. We think San Marino Estates is a paradise.
It showcases a 15–acre lake and five acres of
wetland preserves. This development has its own
natural ecosystem. There are otters, ducks,
herons, Sandhill Cranes, osprey families, turtles
and fish.”
The tract of land has 40– to 50–foot–high trees
throughout the more than 60 acres. Businessman
John Newton, president and founder of Newton
Land Development in Melbourne, spent two and
half years coordinating the development of this
project with the St. Johns River Water Manage-
ment District because he wanted to preserve the
wetlands at San Marino Estates.
By developing the land with care, the natural
resources can be enhanced, he said. “The objective
of our subdivision is to be in harmony with
nature, and in doing so we have preserved acres of
wetlands on both sides of the project.”
San Marino Estates is entered in the Home
Builders and Contractors Association’s 2009
Spring Parade of Homes. The entry is in the
“community” category. The Parade is scheduled
March 21 through March 29 in the county, with
model homes and new–home developments open
for consumers to visit. They can meet the builders
and the developers of these communities.
Of the 79 lots at San Marino Estates, more
than 30 front a lake. In general, most of the lots
back up to a natural wetland preserve, or lakes
and ponds. “We wanted to create a community
that provides privacy and seclusion in a very
beautiful, natural setting,” Newton said. “It’s an
upscale neighborhood intermingled with the
natural beauty of the existing treescape, land-
scape and the wetlands.”
With its environmental emphasis, Mehalick
said San Marino Estates is an ideal community in
which to build “a green home.” The sizable
wetlands have been painstakingly preserved, he
said. These fascinating ecosystems are essential
for healthy and sustainable landscapes.
Newton says San Marino Estates has been
working with a number of top area builders and
subcontractors to set the development apart from
other “prestigious, gated communities” in the
Suntree and Viera areas.
“We decided to push a lean construction–cost
scenario,” Newton said. He said the team is going
to flip the profit model upside–down.
“We’re going to work it backward and start
with the true costs. We’ll work toward a final
number so we can sell a custom house and lot
combination significantly less expensively at San
Marino Estates. We had to adjust to meet the
economic environment and it was the right thing
to do. It doesn’t have to cost $170 a square foot to
build a custom home in this area of the county.
We are working diligently to make it a ‘bare–
bones’ cost for the customer,” Newton said.
For the past four months, Newton Land
Development has been negotiating and working
with a select group of construction trades people
in the region with the intent of taking the lead on
this front and lowering building costs to the
consumer, in an effort to spark sales. Builders and
developers must be receptive to new ideas during
these unprecedented economic times, he says.
“We felt like we needed to pursue this avenue
to make our project really shine and be success-
ful,” Newton, a former banker, said. “At San
Marino Estates, we think it’s probable that we’ll
have houses that may sell for $150,000 to
$200,000 less than their appraisal, which would
be incredible. The reason being is that the profit
model has been scaled down.”
Newton said he believes the cost–cutting will
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not impact the quality of construction of the homes at the development. “For
example, the homes at San Marino Estates will have six–inch slabs instead
of the four–inch code–required slabs. The homes in this development will
showcase high–quality construction.”
The concrete–block homes will contain a host of features, including tile
roofs, paver driveways, granite countertops, walk–in pantries, and the option
of having a three or four–car garage. Homes at San Marino Estates must
have a minimum of 2,000 square feet. “The home that is currently set to be
built at the development will have 3,800 square feet of living area.”
The two–story, five–bedroom home features a master suite on the first
floor, said Mehalick. “There are four bedrooms upstairs and a huge bonus
room and a study. It’s a highly appealing floor plan. The home represents
very strong value and that is what we’re trying to accomplish at San Marino
— providing the customer with an attractively priced package.”
Mehalick says he expects to see some firming effect on home sales this
year. “I feel like we’re getting very close to hitting the bottom of the market.
Once that happens, a lot of people who have been waiting to build a home
will move forward and make that investment.”
Newton Land Development’s San Marino Estates, located near Viera on NorthPinehurst Drive, is an environmentally friendly single–family home community. Thedevelopment, which has a lake and acres of wetland preserves, features 79 lots ofvarious sizes and shapes. From left: Rich Mehalick, sales manager; Brenda Boren,assistant developer; John Newton, president; and Floyd White, V.P., senior projectmanager. They are at San Marino Estates.
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By Ken Datzman
Franck Kaiser Jr., executive vice president and
chief executive officer of the Home Builders and
Contactors Association of Brevard, has been
steering his organization through some choppy
waters for the past two years. These kind of seas
would challenge the most skilled yachtsman.
A veteran trade–association executive, Kaiser
says area homebuilders began to feel the market
turn down in mid–2006. Later, the financial
industry swooned, creating an even more
contentious business environment. Then a
“hunker–down mentality” among consumers set
in — perhaps driven in part by a steady dose of
“dooms–day” type articles in the press — and that
really sent the economy reeling.
Now, as the first quarter of 2009 winds down,
Kaiser says he is beginning to see some positive
forces in the housing industry and in the existing
home–sales market in the county. This is leading
him to believe that housing gains will be made
before 2009 closes.
“Housing prices are starting to rebound. We
have seen a start of the recovery of our market.
We began to see prices pick up in November. The
current cost of construction of a new home is
about 10 percent greater than it was a year ago.
Still, it is very affordable,” Kaiser said. He adds,
“We expect to see home–sales activity increase
before the end of the year, maybe not throughout
the state or the nation, but Brevard should see an
uptick in 2009.”
Industry experts are hopeful that sales will
start to turn around by late spring and early
summer, because history suggests that home
sales can increase even in times of job losses when
housing affordability rises.
Kaiser will be watching for signs of improve-
ment as the HBCA hosts its annual Spring
Parade of Homes March 21 to March 29, with
models showcased around the county. The Parade
has 31 entries, ranging in price from $149,000 to
$2.5 million.
“We are doing very well to have that many
entries. It’s a very positive sign. The Spring
Parade has both a ‘Showcase Home’ and a
‘Showcase Community.’ That’s an important sign
because they are sponsored by the builders and
the developers. We’re excited to show off our
model homes and our communities to the public
during the eight–day event,” Kaiser said.
Builders who have single–family entries in the
Parade include DiPrima Custom Homes, Charles
Boyd Construction, Scalero Custom Homes,
Honeymoon Hill Constructors, Christopher
Burton Homes, JerJef Construction and Holiday
Builders.
The Spring Parade’s corporate sponsor is
Shelter Mortgage LLC, said Shea Shannon,
HBCA’s director of special events. “Shelter
Mortgage has given us a big lift with its sponsor-
ship. And Mercedes, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne
will provide the cars for the parade judges. The
dealership is one of our sponsors, too. We also
have Ferguson Enterprises and Whirlpool aboard
as Merit Award sponsors. And Verizon Wireless is
sponsoring the judges’ breakfast. So we have seen
some businesses in the region step up and become
sponsors for the Spring Parade. We appreciate
their support during these challenging times.”
The “Showcase Home” was constructed by
Viera Builders. The four–bedroom “Lucerna”
model has 2,760 square feet. Consumers can tour
the model in the Chelford subdivision, in Viera.
The “Showcase Community” is Veranda Place in
Melbourne, a project by The Coy Clark Develop-
ment Co. DiPrima Custom Homes, one of the
region’s oldest home–building firms, has a single–
family Parade entry at Veranda Place.
Two other single–family communities are
Parade entries: Sisson Meadows in Titusville, by
Falcon Realty and Development Corp., and
Newton Land Development Co.’s San Marino
Estates, in Melbourne.
Sisson Meadows, a community situated in a
wooded setting with curving streets, is at 100
Breakaway Trail. Developers Don Simms and
Roger Molitor installed more than 30 bird feeders
and birdhouses throughout the community, as
well as a dozen picnic tables and park benches in
the common areas. The development also features
a sizable, eye–catching gazebo made of solid
sandstone. The lakes are stocked with bass,
catfish and bluegill. “We wanted to create a
unique community and we were able to achieve
our goal by using curvilinear, smart growth, and
sustainable–development concepts,” says Simms.
John Newton’s San Marino Estates is a
Mediterranean–themed, heavily wooded subdivi-
sion with 79 uniquely shaped lots. Newton
Development hired Rick Harrison of Minneapolis,
whose company is renowned for its site–design
work, to configure the layout of the community.
San Marino Estates is on North Pinehurst
Avenue, near Suntree.
Nationwide housing affordability surged at
year–end 2008 to its highest level in at least five
years, according to the National Association of
Home Builders. Locally, Kaiser says he is
“encouraged by the number of potential buyers in
HBCA chief Franck Kaiser optimistic as Spring Parade of Homes isset to open around county March 21; ‘Showcase Home’ by VieraBuilders, Coy Clark’s Veranda Place is ‘Showcase Community’
Franck Kaiser Jr., CEO of the Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard,is looking for the housing market in Brevard to make gains this year. Shea Shannonis the HBCA’s director of special events. The HBCA Spring Parade of Homes runsMarch 21 through March 29. They are at the HBCA in Melbourne.
the market. There are a lot of people who have been renting. They’re waiting
to make a home purchase. This is the best time to make that commitment,
taking into consideration housing affordability and the historically low
mortgage interest rates.”
The government’s $8,000 tax credit for first–time homebuyers, which was
enacted in February as part of the economic stimulus package, is expected to
boost sales. The tax credit is available only between Jan. 1, 2009 and Dec. 1,
2009. “I think the $8,000 tax credit for first–time buyers will play a role in
helping to get some of the existing homes off the market that people are
trying to sell,” said Kaiser, whose organization is looking to gain new
members as the housing market begins to rebound.
“There is great value in HBCA membership,” he said. “When you join the
HBCA, it’s like a triple membership. You automatically become a member of
the Florida Home Builders Association and the National Home Builder
Association. And there are a lot of benefits that accrue at those various
levels. On the national level, for example, there are tremendous resources
available through the National Housing Center in Washington. The NAHB
is lobbying full time on the Hill to keep housing affordable and to protect
consumers’ private–property rights. The same thing is going on in Tallahas-
see with the FHBA.”
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Photography company expandsinto medical, hospitality markets
Be There 360 Photography in Melbourne Beach has
expanded into new markets. The company specializes in
architectural photography, ground–based aerial photogra-
phy and the production and hosting of virtual–tour
products for the real–estate industry. Now, it is adding the
medical and hospitality markets to its areas of expertise.
The business opened its doors five years ago when
owner Walt Simpson, then a Realtor, realized that “other
agents in his office were clamoring for his photography and
his Internet–friendly listing presentation.”
In addition to his photographic experience, Simpson is a
former manager for IBM Corp. and Siemens Corp.
The company’s ground–based aerial photography is its
“signature product.” With a camera mounted on a tele-
scopic pole, “waterfront and other large property listings
take on a whole new vantage point beyond the traditional
‘front–of–house’ shot,” said Simpson. “The ground–based
aerial shots are an affordable alternative to the ‘plane’ shot
starting at $50 when purchased with a virtual tour, or $75
as a standalone product.”
He said the tours are generally produced “within 24
hours of the shoot.” An Internet link for the tour is e–
mailed to the listing agent for upload to the MLS system.
Be There 360 uploads the tour to Realtor.com as part of its
service.
“The agents are provided with ‘branded’ and ‘un-
branded’ tours. Branded tours may be used on the agent’s
Web sites, while ‘unbranded’ tours are required for MLS.”
Simpson also created an interactive product for
builders. The basic format is the comparative study of a
model floor plan and photos of the actual completed model.
He said Health First Inc. has contracted with his
company to produce virtual tours of its fitness centers and
of the expansion of Palm Bay hospital. “The tours will be
used to market directly to consumers through their Web
sites.”
The company consists of Walt Simpson, president; Dan
Simpson, director of photography; and Tina Suiter,
marketing manager. For more information about the firm,
call 725–0360 or visit www.bethere360.com.
Paul McCarthy joins Palm Coast DataPalm Coast Data has announced that Paul McCarthy
has joined the company as vice president of marketing for
Custom Solution Services. McCarthy heads up the sales
and marketing effort for the Palm Coast, Fla., company.
Custom Solution Services provides specialized fulfillment
solutions to publishers and membership organizations. In
his role, McCarthy is responsible for a wide range of areas
including expanding the company’s presence within the
membership sector, client–needs assessment, technology
transformation, project management and client–relation-
ship management. “Paul has the results–oriented,
performance–driven skill set we were looking for,” said
John Meneough, Palm Coast Data president. “Plus, his
impressive technology background and the ability to relate
complex issues clearly will serve him well. We’re very
pleased that Paul is coming on board.” McCarthy is a
graduate of Arizona State University and a 23–year
veteran of the fulfillment industry.
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BBN DIGESTChip Spear reopens theSpear Agency in Brevard
The Spear Agency, a full–service marketing communi-
cations firm, has reopened its doors in Melbourne after an
eight–year hiatus, according to owner and founder Chip
Spear.
The company first opened in Brevard in November of
1987, following 17 years of operation in San Diego and the
Southern California market.
Spear has more than 30 years experience in the
planning, budgeting, creation, production and distribution
of public relations, advertising, promotions and marketing
services.
Through the years, his clients have included national,
regional and local companies, as well as associations in the
fields of banking, technology, real estate, architecture,
engineering, hospitality, retail and sports, in both the
business–to–business and general consumer markets.
“Today’s economic downturn is forcing many small–
business owners to find the competitive edge. I look
forward to becoming a part–time marketing director for
the many firms that want to rise above today’s business
clutter,” he said.
The Spear Agency is headquartered at 675 S. Apollo
Blvd. in Melbourne. “Although our office is in Melbourne,
we plan to serve the entire county,” Spear said.
For more information about the Spear Agency’s services
to businesses and organizations, contact Spear at 728–
0210 or send an e–mail message to Chip@!esanow.com.
BRPH promotes architect Bruce Lott to V.P.BRPH, headquartered in Melbourne, has announced
the promotion of Bruce Lott to vice president and manager
of the company’s 30–person Marietta, Ga., office. Lott, who
is a member of the American Institute of Architects, has
more than 37 years’ experience in the industry. He is
licensed in 11 states and has been with BRPH since 2003.
BRPH is an international integrated–services firm
providing multiple disciplines in–house, including
planning, architecture, engineering, interior design and
construction. In addition to Atlanta, the firm has offices in
Savannah, Ga.; and Melbourne, Orlando, West Palm
Beach and Fort Myers. BRPH is listed among the 500
largest design firms in the U.S. by “Engineering News–
Record.” For more information, visit www.brph.com.
Boathouse Discount Marine receives awardBoathouse Discount Marine in Melbourne was one of 76
Mercury Marine dealers out of 4,615 in North America to
receive the coveted Customer Satisfaction Index award
presented by that outboard engine builder for 2008.
Boathouse was founded in Melbourne in 1993. It has a
large marine–supply retail store and offers certified service
for Mercury, Yamaha, Evinrude/Johnson, Suzuki, Honda,
Mercruiser and Volvo brands. Boathouse says it is “one of
only a few firms nationwide to be certified to service this
many makes of marine–propulsion systems.” The mini-
mum customer positive response to qualify for the award
was 90 percent. Boathouse’s positive response was 99.3
percent. Steve Naeder, service manager, and his staff were
presented with the award by Robert Moore, district
manager for Mercury Marine.
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numbers were pushed higher by purchases of food and other nondurable items.
l Incomes also rose unexpectedly in January. The jump was helped by higher Social
Security checks kicking in; nevertheless, take heart that the 0.4 percent increase was the
biggest jump since May.
l New jobless claims and the total number of people receiving unemployment
benefits both dropped more than expected two weeks ago.
l A huge drop in housing starts has helped shrink the inventory of homes on the
market. When homes sales eventually stabilize, home prices should appreciate at a
quicker pace because there are fewer houses out there.
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BCC’s Project Get Ready tobe held at its four campuses
Brevard Community College’s “Project Get Ready” will be held March 23–25 and 28 at
the school’s Cocoa, Melbourne, Titusville and Palm Bay campuses.
The free event, titled “Your Passport to Success,” is BCC’s signature high school–to–
college recruitment fair. Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 in Brevard County are invited to
attend. Fun–filled events will provide information about BCC and preparation for life
after high–school graduation.
Project Get Ready will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 23, at the Titusville
campus, community dining room, (building 3); on Tuesday, March 24, at the Cocoa
campus, Ralph Williams Student Center (building 11); and on Wednesday, March 25, at
the Melbourne campus, Student Services Center (building 1). The event will be held from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Palm Bay campus, Gen. Titus C. Hall
Center (building 1).
“Project Get Ready is a hallmark Brevard Community College event,” said BCC’s
Jennifer Blalock, associate vice president for community relations, enrollment manage-
ment and marketing. “We are proud to invite the community to experience our beautiful
campuses, get hands–on support from our staff, and truly become a part of the BCC
family.” She adds, “This event is the best opportunity to maximize all of the financial aid,
scholarship, career services and academic advisement BCC has to offer.”
Jim Ross, BCC’s vice president for advancement and public affairs, said this “event is a
wonderful opportunity for high–school students to learn about the educational opportuni-
ties BCC offers.”
More than 300 students are expected to attend, Blalock said. For more information
about the program, call 632–1111.
Melbourne Alumnae Panhellenic marks 50th yearMelbourne Alumnae Panhellenic, an alumnae group of the national Panhellenic
Conference of sorority women, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a luncheon at noon
on April 4 at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Indian Harbour Beach. Fourteen charter
members started Melbourne Alumnae Panhellenic in 1959. All held college degrees and
were members of one of the National Panhellenic Council sororities. The members
participate in fund–raising activities to support scholarships that are awarded to commu-
nity members. MAP’s first scholarship award was $150. During the past 50 years, more
than $150,000 in scholarship money has been awarded to Brevard County students
attending four–year colleges in Florida, and several thousand dollars in interest–free
loans have been administered to career women returning to schooling. For more informa-
tion about the group, visit www.melbournepanhellenic.org.
Murphy’s Carelli receives CBI designationDan Carelli recently received the prestigious Certified Business Intermediary designa-
tion in Louisville Ky., during the International Business Brokers Association and the
Mergers and Acquisitions Source joint conference. Business Intermediaries broker sales
for people who want to buy or sell businesses. Carelli was presented with a plaque
certifying the designation by the International Business Broker Association chairman, for
completing comprehensive business examinations and “demonstrating professional
excellence and superior knowledge of functions and applications of business–broker
services.” Carelli has an office at Rialto Place in Melbourne and is an associate of Murphy
Business and Financial Services, one of the largest brokerage firms in the nation.
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Florida Tech to offer class for job seekersThe Florida Institute of Technology Women’s Business Center will offer a “New Class
for Job Seekers” on March 25. The class meets 10 a.m. to noon in the Link Building (room
323) on the Melbourne campus. The fee is $10. The instruction will cover how to conduct
an effective job search and offer tips for how to stand out from the crowd. Topics include
career exploration, effective communications, networking and interviewing. A free résumé
critique will be available. The instructor will be Judy Gillespie of Career Avenues by Judy.
For more details or to register for the seminar, visit www.wbc.fit.edu/schedule/
schedule.php. A limited number of scholarships are available. If you have questions,
contact Donn Miller–Kermani at 674–7006 or Renee Couperthwaite at 674–7007.
Melbourne Community Orchestra to performThe Melbourne Community Orchestra will present the concert “Spring Fever” at 7:30
p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, March 25 and 26, in the Melbourne Auditorium, 625
E. Hibiscus Blvd. Witold Dobrzynski will conduct a program of classics such as the
“William Tell Overture” by Rossini, plus contemporary music including excerpts from
“Chicago,” “Gershwin in Concert,” and the “Belle of the Ball” by Leroy Anderson. Orches-
tra violinist Miriam Martinez will sing an operatic solo and there will be selections
performed by a classical guitarist. The event is free of charge but tickets are required. Call
952–9949 or visit www.mcorchestra.com for ticket–outlet locations.
Children’s choir from India to performFrom the hills of Manipur, India, the Indian Children’s Choir will be coming to
Rockledge for a concert on March 26. The Rockledge United Methodist Church will host
this unique group of youngsters at a 7 p.m. concert. The event is open to the public. The
Indian Children’s Choir is comprised of Christian youth, ages 8 to 12. People of all faiths
are welcome to attend this concert. Rockledge United Methodist Church is at 1935 S.
Fiske Blvd. For additional information or for directions to the church, call 632–7387.
JPMF to host free workshop on preparing willsThe Jess Parrish Medical Foundation will host an informative workshop called “When
There’s a Will, There’s a Way” on Friday, March 27, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Parrish
Medical Center Conference Center in Titusville. JPMF’s Planned Gifts committee
members will discuss such things as what constitutes a will, information you need to
make a will, tax considerations, and charitable opportunities. Registration is free and a
continental breakfast will be provided starting at 8 o’clock. This event is open to the
public. For more information or to register for the program, call the Jess Parrish Medical
Foundation at 269–4066.
Astronomy lecture to explore the universeFlorida Institute of Technology’s Astronomy and Astrophysics Public Lecture Series
will present “Exploring an Eleven–Dimensional Superstring Universe–Physics or
Metaphysics?” on March 27 at 8 p.m. The free lecture, in the F.W. Olin Engineering
Complex auditorium (room EC118), will be presented by Dr. Marc Baarmand, professor of
physics and space sciences. Although it is difficult to envision things in four or more
dimensions, “there are theories in elementary particle physics that require extra dimen-
sions over the ordinary three to which we are accustomed.” After a brief introduction, Dr.
Baarmand will describe how these theories can be tested in experiments at CERN, the
center for particle physics in Switzerland, in the near future. A 20–minute movie on
CERN and particle physics will also be shown. The F.W. Olin Engineering Center is
located on University Boulevard. For more information, call 674–7717, or visit
www.fit.edu/aapls online.
Special Olympics benefit at Kiwanis IslandThe Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department and the Brevard County
Special Olympics will host the Karin Rood Memorial Stroll–N–Roll, a Special Olympics
fund–raiser on Sunday, March 29, at Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park
Road, in Merritt Island. This one–mile event encourages people in wheelchairs, with
strollers, roller skates, or other wheeled devices to join with others for a “moving activity”
to raise money for the Brevard County Special Olympics. Check–in begins at 1 p.m. with a
1:30 p.m. start time. A participant’s minimum $15 pledge will ensure a T–shirt and lunch.
Pledges go directly to the Special Olympics program to fund such items as transportation,
uniforms and equipment. Sponsorship levels begin at $100. Rood was a 30–year volunteer
for Special Olympics who passed away from Lou Gehrig’s disease in August 2008. For
additional information or a pledge form, call Nancy Taback at 455–1380.
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BBN EVENTS‘Bye–Bye Birdie’ to play at Florida Tech
The Florida Tech College Players’ spring production is “Bye–Bye Birdie,” the often–
performed musical satire of the fan reaction to Elvis Presley’s induction into the army.
Performances will be on March 27 and 28 and April 2–4 at 8 p.m. in the Gleason Perform-
ing Arts Center, on the Melbourne campus. The play about a rock–’n–roll singer features
the classic musical theatre songs “Put on a Happy Face,” “One Boy,” “A Lot of Livin’ to
Do,” “Kids,” and “Rosie.” The lead roles are played by Sebastian Lombardo, Honey
Whitney, Kristina de Blanc and Luis de la Maza. The director is T.J. Kupchick and the
producer is Caroline Gruel. Tickets, available at the door, cost $10 for admission; $5 for
ages 55 and older, and those with a military or student IDs; and $3 for Florida Tech
students, faculty and staff with IDs. For more information, contact College Players at
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Celebration of Dance at Henegar CenterThe Henegar Center for the Arts in downtown Melbourne will present a special event
devoted to the art of dance on Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m. Featuring eight local dance
companies and studios, the Henegar Center’s ninth annual Celebration of Dance unites
the dance community in “an exciting performance showcasing jazz, ballet, tap, bellydance,
modern, and contemporary dance.” Choreographers and dancers from Adelpha, Broadway
Bound, Dance Arts Centre, the Dance Factory, the Dance Zone, Heather’s Dance Studio,
Precision Contemporary Dance and more will perform innovative dances. The Henegar
Center is at 625 E. New Haven Ave. Tickets for the performance are $18 for adults, and
$16 for seniors and students. Reserved tickets are available by calling 723–8698 or visit
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Wuesthoff accepting scholarship applicationsWuesthoff Health System Auxiliary will award 15 scholarships to Brevard students
studying for careers in a medically related field. Applications are being accepted for the
2009 fall term. The applications will be reviewed by the hospitals Auxiliary Scholarship
Committee, and judged based on set criteria. The applicants must be full–time students
studying for an undergraduate degree (two or four years), and a resident of Brevard with a
3.0 academic grade–point average, or above. Transcripts of grades must be submitted to
the auxiliary each semester before scholarship funds will be released to the college or
university. Applications can be picked up at the information desk at Wuesthoff Medical
Center–Rockledge, or the volunteer services desk at Wuesthoff Medical Center–
Melbourne. For more information or to request an application by mail, call 636–2211,
extension 2603. The application deadline is Tuesday, March 31.
Lanham to debut art exhibit in MelbourneArtist Jerry Lanham will debut a new exhibition of his paintings during April at the
Fifth Avenue Art Gallery in Melbourne. Titled “Color and Movement,” the exhibit will
feature the “largest collection of Lanham’s original artwork presented in one location.” An
opening reception will held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3. The event is free of
charge and open to the public. The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery, established in 1975, is
located in the Eau Gallie area of Melbourne, across the street from the Brevard Museum
of Art. The phone number is 259–8261, or visit www.fifthavenueartgallery.com.
Easter event for children in Titusville“Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” will be held at Sandrift Community Center on
Saturday, April 4, at 9 a.m. for children 2 through 6 years of age. There will be a continen-
tal breakfast and egg hunt. Children should bring their own egg carriers, and parents who
want to photograph their children with the Easter bunny should bring their own cameras.
Non–refundable tickets are $3 each for children and adults, and may be purchased in
advance by 6 p.m. on April 3. Participation is limited to 50 children. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. For more information on this program, call 264–5037.
BSO North Guild concert April 4 in TitusvilleThe North Guild of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra will host a concert and dance
featuring the “Swing Low” Big Band at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, at the Great
Outdoors Plantation Manor in Titusville. This 15–piece band from IRC United Methodist
Church includes BSO musicians John Kuntz, Brian Foote and Laurie Broadway. Compli-
mentary refreshments provided by North Guild members will be served during concert
intermission and a cash bar will be available. Admission is $20 per person. All profits from
this event will go to the BSO. For reservations or more information, call 268–1093, 267–
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BBN SPECIAL FOCUSHealth First FoundationContinued from page 1patient’s personal physician or the nursing care he or she
receives in the ICU, but adds another layer of support to
ensure the best possible outcome.
Dr. Shaffer says there are roughly 50 eICU programs
nationwide. With Phillips’ purchase of VISICU, he sees
the eICU footprint becoming global. “Phillips has a big
emphasis on remote care. This gives them the opportu-
nity to take their concept worldwide. I think this
paradigm is here to stay. In the beginning we knew it
was a great idea, and we felt the energy and the passion
of those who work in the VitalWatch room throughout
the day and night.”
The VitalWatch team includes a unit coordinator, a
critical–care nurse, and an intensivist. The latter is a
physician who specializes in the care of critically ill
patients, usually in an ICU. Industry studies have shown
the involvement of intensivist physicians can help reduce
the risk of complications for patients in the ICU.
Intensivists have advanced certification training and
experience in critical–care medicine.
Many hospitals around the nation are currently at
capacity. As demographics shift and 76 million baby–
boomers age, the problem is only going to get worse,
experts say. The number of ICU patients will increase as
well as the number of overall hospital patients, according
to a report by the Center for Health Transformation. It is
predicted that the number of ICU patients will double
over the next 15 years.
The eICU workstations consist of four video monitors
and a telephone. “With this system, we can intervene
immediately. We are the first responders to codes. In
reality, ‘Code Blue’ has become almost a non–entity in
the ICU because we are there to resuscitate before things
turn bad,” Dr. Shaffer said. “Code Blue” is generally used
to indicate a patient requires immediate resuscitation.
Health First made an initial capital investment of $3
million to get the program up and running, Dr. Shaffer
said. The annual operating cost of VitalWatch is about
$1.8 million a year. “There is no reimbursement whatso-
ever. But it is the right thing to do. It saves lives and
there are efficiencies.”
Hospitals with eICUs are realizing these clinical
benefits: a lower mortality rate, by 29 percent; a lower
ventilator–acquired pneumonia rate, by 81 percent;
reduced length of stay, by 10 to 20 percent for ICU
patients; and reduced costs for ancillary ICU services, by
6 to 18 percent, as documented in an analysis of data
from 185,464 patients in ICUs at 156 different hospitals.
“Our biggest impact has probably been on how long
patients stay on the mechanical ventilator, which is the
driver of ICU time. We work diligently to prevent
complications during and around the time a patient is on
the ventilator, and we work diligently to resuscitate
people.”
Dr. Shaffer adds, “Our biggest ‘saves’ have been in
common diseases such as sepsis, a blood–stream
infection and one of the biggest killers in the ICU.”
Health First plans to expand its eICU capabilities
with the purchase of four eCareMobile units. Funds
raised from the Health First Foundation Benefit Ball will
go toward the purchase of the units, said Rita Moreno,
chairwoman of the event, which gets under way at 6:30
p.m. at the Charles and Ruth Clemente Center at Florida
Tech.
“The Benefit Ball committee members toured the
VitalWatch facility and I think they were surprised by
the technology and the capabilities of the eICU. Now, we
plan to purchase four eCareMobile units to provide
increased ICU capacity at the Health First hospitals.
This is a very interesting and progressive way of taking
care of patients,” she said.
This year’s Ball theme is “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”
Tickets to the black–tie event are $200 per person and
sponsorships range from $500 to $25,000. For ticket and
sponsor information, call the Health First Foundation at
434–7140.
The Ball’s presenting sponsor is Wellspring Partners.
Other sponsors include Mercedes–Benz, Porsche, Audi of
Melbourne, Coastal Mechanical Services, Space Coast
Pathologists, Bovis Lend Lease, Downs Electrical
Constructors, Holland & Knight LLP, MIMA, Dr. James
and Andrea Shaffer, SunTrust Banks, and Al and
Melony Osterhout.
Sandy Grutta, Health First Foundation coordinator,
said Ball sponsorships are faring well in a tight economy.
“It’s amazing in these times that the community is
stepping forward to show its support. Area residents
really believe in what we are raising the money for and
the mission of the eICU. This program touches everybody
and telling the story is important.” Kim Brown is the
Ball’s underwriting chair.
The eCareMobile cart is the latest technology now
being provided to patients who are in need of critical care
that may be in a non–ICU clinical area of the hospital.
The unit allows any room with network access to become
a part of the eICU network. “The robot–like device can be
networked into the VitalWatch nerve center in a wireless
environment or with data drops,” said Dr. Shaffer.
“We’ve done great things in the ICU,” adds Mike
Gavigan, VitalWatch operations manager. “For instance,
we have lowered our mortality rate, we’ve decreased our
length of stay on the ventilators, and our lengths of stays
in the ICUs. With the eCareMobile unit, it’s going to
allow us to go anywhere in the hospital. It’s going to allow
us to do preventive medicine on the floor. Hopefully, we
will be able to prevent someone from ever going on a
ventilator. Having that capability is priceless.”
The eCareMobile units cost about $35,000 apiece, Dr.
Shaffer said. “It’s a bargain, when you consider the
potential that the unit can bring to the whole health–care
operation. Also, it’s a bargain compared to some other
prototypes in the market.”
Gurtta said there are naming opportunities for the
eCareMobile carts. “For $10,000, an individual or a
business can showcase their name on one of the units. So
far, we have one family who has signed on to be an
eCareMobile unit sponsor (Al and Melony Osterhout).”
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