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Residential Market Sustains Strength Predicted by Veros’ Latest 12-Month Forecast Update

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros), an award-winning industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, reports that the residential market continues in a positive trajectory, with a greater percentage of markets expected to increase in value over the next 12 months, moving upwards to 90% from last quarter's 86%.
Dr. Samin Eftekhari

Spodak Dental Group’s Dr. Samin Eftekhari Selected as Freedom Day USA State Co-Director for Florida

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dr. Samin Eftekhari of Spodak Dental Group has been named the Freedom Day USA State Co-Director for Florida. As a Captain in the ARMY Reserve, he is dedicated to giving back to our nation's personnel.
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Summer Kids Activities at The Avenue Viera include Summer Art Camp for Kids

VIERA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- This summer 2015 will be jam-packed with kid friendly activities at The Avenue Viera. From Carmike Cinemas' Summer Kid Series, Pizza Gallery and Grill's Summer Art Camp to craft classes for kids at Michaels, kids will never want to leave The Avenue Viera.
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Live After Five music series: Enjoy Complimentary Beach Music at The Avenue Viera Family Luau Night

VIERA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Hot time in the city! The second Family Luau Night at The Avenue Viera Central Park will be held on Thursday, July 2 from 5 - 8 p.m. This event is part of the 'Live After Five' music series. This year's theme is Hot Tropical Nights, which will feature Caribbean and Reggae beach music.
Patrick Mancier

Patrick Mancier joins OpenClose as Senior Software Developer

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- OpenClose(R), an enterprise-class, multi-channel, end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that it hired Patrick Mancier as senior software developer. OpenClose has experienced increasing growth in 2015 with the on-boarding of several marquee clients, hiring additional staff, developing new solutions, and enhancing its end-to-end, multi-channel LOS platform.

Road Safe America Applauds Resolution on Commercial Truck Safety by the US Conference of Mayors

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Road Safe America applauds the passage of a resolution on commercial trucking by the U.S. Conference of Mayors at their 83rd Annual Meeting today.
Attorney Bernard Walsh

Attorney Bernard Walsh named as a member of Florida Legal Elite 2015

BRADENTON, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Bernard Walsh, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh, selected as a member of 'Florida Legal Elite 2015' by Florida Trend magazine. Attorneys who are included in this group were chosen by a lengthy and exhaustive process that begins with peer selection.
Music Business For Dummies

Book Release Party for ‘Music Business For Dummies’ at Grind and Grape, where you can legally sing ‘Happy Birthday’

VERO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Loren Weisman, a music business advisor and the author of 'Music Business For Dummies' (ISBN: 978-1119049654), announces on June 29, Grind and Grape in Vero Beach will be hosting a book release party for Loren and the book. The new For Dummies(R) book is described as 'your companion on your journey to the music career you want.'
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Cory Allen Contemporary Art’s The Showroom to feature St. Pete Artists Saving Florida Landfills ‘One Accessory at a Time’

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Inspired by environmental sustainability, artists Scott Durfee and George Medeiros of Spathose will showcase the latest installment of their work with palm spathe in their upcoming show 'Spathe' at Cory Allen Contemporary Art's The Showroom, in Florida.
George Sanchez

George Sanchez DDS joins Spodak Dental Group in Delray Beach

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Florida's Spodak Dental Group expands the team of eminently qualified doctors to include George Sanchez, DDS. He has a passion for excellence and is committed to providing his community with superior dental care.
SmartKiosk

SmartKiosk Announces Their New Technology Designed to Reduce the Cost of Incarceration

TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- SmartKiosk today announces their new technology designed to reduce the cost of incarceration. Taxpayers across the country are spending Billions of dollars annually to house and provide services to incarcerated people in U.S. jails and prisons. Little has been done to find ways to reduce those costs and still maintain the security that is necessary.
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Complimentary Yoga Classes Available During Summer 2015 Saturdays at The Avenue Viera

VIERA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Let The Avenue Viera help you get healthy this summer with complimentary yoga classes! The next Yoga in the Park event will be held on Saturday, June 20 at 9 a.m. at The Avenue Viera's Central Park. Classes will be provided by a certified yoga instructor.

From Pooper-Scoopers to Business Owners, Young Entrepreneurs Purchase Local Doggie Daycare Franchise

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., June 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Young entrepreneurs Jennifer Jung and Candice Vogel recently took the big leap from employees to business owners to seize opportunities in the booming pet care industry. Jennifer and Candice began as entry-level kennel workers at Long Island-based Hounds Town USA, a fully interactive doggie daycare and pet care franchise.
Attorney David L. Goldman

Attorney David L. Goldman Gives Commencement Speech to Graduating Class of Westcoast School of Human Development

SARASOTA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- On Thursday, June 4, attorney David L. Goldman of the law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh gave the commencement speech to the 2015 graduating class of the Westcoast School of Human Development in Sarasota, Fla.

Griffin Pest Solutions Named A Top 100 Company

KALAMAZOO, Mich., June 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kalamazoo-based Griffin Pest Solutions ranked 79th on the 2015 Pest Control Technology magazine Top 100 List, an annual compilation of the leading pest management companies in the United States. The list was included in the magazine's May issue.

New Research Exposes Folly of Wisconsin’s Prevailing Wage Repeal Proposal

MADISON, Wis., June 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just completed research by Colorado State University Economist Kevin Duncan and Smart Cities Prevail Researcher Alex Lantsberg reveals that Wisconsin's proposed prevailing wage repeal (AB 32) will cost the state nearly 9,000 jobs, $1.2 billion in economic output, $77 million in tax revenue, and will export an estimated $500 million in construction investments out of state.
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The Avenue Viera to host Complimentary Caribbean and Reggae Beach Music during June 2015

VIERA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The first Live After Five event at The Avenue Viera's Central Park will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2015, from 5 - 8 p.m. This year's theme is 'Hot Tropical Nights,' which will feature Caribbean and Reggae beach music.
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First Responders Day at The Avenue Viera – See Police and Fire Department Live Demonstrations

VIERA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Stop by The Avenue Viera to meet Brevard County first responders on Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 1 - 4 p.m. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office and Fire Department will be on hand to answer questions and give live demonstrations.
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The Avenue Viera hosts: Fifth Annual Saved by the Bell Teachers Party 2015

VIERA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Florida's KISS 95.1 and Lite Rock 99.3 are sponsoring the fifth annual Saved By The Bell Teachers Party on Friday, May 29, 2015 at The Avenue Viera from 5 - 7 p.m. The party is in appreciation of Brevard County teachers and celebrates the end of the school year.
MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics

MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. Announces Change of Auditor, engaging WithumSmith+Brown, P.C.

ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. (OTCQB symbol: 'MDIT' / OTCBB:MDIT), specializing in the development, manufacturing and marketing of molecular biomarkers and premium medical devices for detection, risk assessment and diagnosis of cancer and precancerous conditions, announces change of auditors.