Region 3 East Central SBEs

The following school-based enterprises are operating in East Central Region 3.

For additional information on other promising practices in all areas of the state, including this region, visit our Promising Practices Transition Sites page as well as our 18-22 Year-Old Programs (Extended Transition) page.

Brevard

Titusville High School
Bendapens
Career exploration, work-based learning
Janice Dolan | dolan.janice@brevardschools.org
Veronica Marren | marren.mveronica@brevardschools.org
(321) 264-3100
This school-based enterprise serves students that are 18-22. Students learn the basics of business through this hands-on learning opportunity. Pen artists assemble the mold, heat and form the pliable ink tube, then clamp until cooled and set. Pens are ready for ink insertion and capping once cooled. Inventory and orders are taken daily.

Indian River

Stepping Stones
Sabastian River High School
9001 90th Avenue, Sebastian, FL 32958
Brenda Truesdale, ESE Teacher | brenda.truesdale@indianriverschools.org
Kathy Pfeffer, ESE Teacher
(772) 564-4184
Stepping Stones is a school-based enterprise project where students design and sell stepping stones to members of the school community based on customer specifications.

Pottery By Design
Vero Beach High School
1707 16th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Bryan Rahal, ESE Teacher | bryan.rahal@indianriverschools.org
(772) 564-5476
Pottery by Design is a school-based enterprise developed by students who design pottery based on a commissioned/customer sell.

Snack Shack
Vero Beach High School
1707 16th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Bryan Rahal, ESE Teacher | bryan.rahal@indianriverschools.org
(772) 564-5476
Snack Shack is an on-campus community-based vocational assessment (CBVE) opportunity that has school-based enterprise implications based on student readiness.

Osceola

Brewing Up A Storm
Celebration High School
1809 Celebration Blvd., Celebration, FL 34747
Heather Young | younheat@osceola.k12.fl.us
(321) 939-6600 ext. 50700
Students manage and work in a coffee business that delivers to faculty only.

The Panther Kiosk
Gateway High School
93 Panther Paw Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Mrs. Frost | frostm@osceola.k12.fl.us
Mrs. McGee | mcgees@osceola.k12.fl.us
(407) 932-3600
The Panther Kiosk is open during transition periods and some lunches; we carry school supplies, small trinkets and message grams for special occasions.

Harmony High Transition
Harmony High School
3601 Arthur J. Gallagher Blvd., St. Cloud, FL 34771
Rachel Fletcher
(407) 933-9900 ext. 55613
Students make "Twisted Pens" year-round as well as rice socks and holiday gifts seasonally.

Snack Cart
Liberty High School
4250 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee, FL 33896
Margaret Bookie | bookiema@osceola.k12.fl.us
(407) 933-3910 ext. 60750
Students sell 8 different pre-packaged snacks during passing periods. They also make and sell cookies.

Cakepops
4250 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Cat Griffin | griffcat@osceola.k12.fl.us
(407) 933-3910
Students make cake pops to sell between class periods.

Eagle Transition Class Store
Poinciana High School
2300 S. Poinciana Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34758
Elizabeth Price | priceliz@osceola.k12.fl.us
(407) 870-4860
Students follow a pattern and sew purses. The purses are sold to faculty and students during holidays such as Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. We also sell ice cream on our campus.

Car Wash
Saint Cloud High School
Students work as a team and clean the inside and outside of the car. They follow a step by step plan to work complete task. We combine with some of the students in the Mild IND class to complete this job.

Brownies
2000 Bulldog Lane, Saint Cloud, FL 34769
Karen Best
(407) 891-3100 ext. 08821
Students follow a recipe to make brownies and chocolate chip cookies. They then sell the baked items after school to students on campus.

Orange

Coffee Paw Snack Bar
Lake Nona High School
(407) 816-5600
Dominique Powell | dominique.powell@ocps.net
Students manage and work a coffee and snack business that delivers to faculty only.

Freedom Vibez Custom Apparel
Freedom High School
(407) 816-5600
Andrea Jabbour | andrea.jabbour@ocps.net
Freedom Vibez is a school-based enterprise developed by students who design the clothing based on a commissioned/customer sell.

Grenadier Snack Bar
Colonial High School
(407) 482-6300
Sally Rivera | sally.rivera@ocps.net
Students manage and work a snack business that is open to students and faculty.

Holiday Shop
Windermere High School
(407) 816-5600
Erma Brathwaite-Lamotta | Erma.brathwaite-lamotta@ocps.net
Holiday shop is a school-based enterprise developed by students who create and sell holiday gifts seasonally to the school and the local community.

Special Hearts Farm Transition Site/ESE Transition School
Winter Park High School
(407) 929-5013
Kathy Meena | kathy.meena@ocps.net
Jennifer Elliott | jennifer.elliot@ocps.net
Students make farm products (goat milk soap, rustic signs, fresh eggs) and sale them in the Special Hearts Farm Store. All monies collected go back to the non-profit business “Special Hearts Farm, Inc”, which purchases and provides all the supplies for the Farm store.

Seminole

Bear Cave
Winter Springs High School Bear Cave
Rick Dowling, Project Coordinator | riick_dowling@scps.k12.fl.us
This school-based enterprise serves students that are 18-22 and receiving a Special Diploma. Students learn the basics of business and employment through this hands-on activity. The students working the Bear Cave sell items and deliver balloons and bears to classrooms. They also update and check inventory as well as taking an active part in selecting items to sell in the school store.

St. Lucie

Panther Café
Westwood High School
Chris Wiecks, Job Coach
This is a food cart that is at the county office building. They serve a limited breakfast menu 3 days per week. The students are in an IND self-contained setting. The students order the merchandise, go to the store to get the merchandise. Prepare anything that must be prepared. Many of the foods are pre-packaged. This enterprise has been going for 3 years.