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Tuesday, March 28, 2023North Port Sun Weekly Column March 28, 2023
Learn More About the Chamber at OrientationThe North Port Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Chamber Orientation and Website Training tomorrow, March 29th, at 8:30 am and will be held in the second floor Community Room at the Sarasota Memorial Emergency Room, located at 2345 Bobcat Village Center Road in North Port. The Orientation is designed to provide information on the benefits and opportunities that come with a Chamber membership to new Chamber members, current Chamber members and prospective Chamber
Friday, March 24, 2023Bliss Beyond the Buzz - Wake Up With More Energy
Would you like to wake up with more energy? Would you like to improve your sleep, reduce anxiety and decrease your risk of cancer? Taking a break from alcohol can give you all of that and much more! Eliminating alcohol will not only improve your sleep, increase your energy and reduce your empty calorie intake, it will help reset your metabolism. Did you realize that even one glass of wine in the evening can wreak havoc on your fitness plans? It is not just the empty calories in alcohol that sabotages
Thursday, March 23, 2023ShorePoint Medical Group Welcomes New OB/GYN, Ricky Leff, M.D., FACOG
Ricky Leff, M.D., FACOG, a board-certified OB/GYN, has joined ShorePoint Medical Group. He specializes in care that ranges from annual women’s checkups, labor and delivery, and preventive care, to the treatment of menopausal symptoms, incontinence, and more. “I’m excited about coming to Port Charlotte and helping women to feel that their health care needs will be met at the highest standard in an atmosphere as comfortable as possible,” says Dr. Leff. “I hope every patient will leave our care with the
Thursday, March 23, 2023HCA Florida Englewood Hospital receives Tommy Moose donation from the Englewood Moose Lodge 1933
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital recently received a very special donation from the Englewood Moose Lodge 1933. Each year, members of the lodge donate more than 600 plush Tommy the Moose dolls to the hospital. The dolls provide children and other patients with comfort during times of stress, uncertainty or anxiety. Englewood Moose Lodge representative John Bienkowski explained, “It makes it a little easier for the kids and gives them something to hold on to, it seems to calm them. Tommy Moose is an
Thursday, March 23, 2023ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH PORT CENTRAL TO HOST HAVANA AND CASINO NIGHT
ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH PORT CENTRAL TO HOST HAVANA AND CASINO NIGHT SATURDAY, October 21, 2023 North Port, FL-Rotary Club of North Port Central is pleased to host its 9th annual fundraiser, Havana Nights on October 21, 2023, 6 pm-10 pm, held at the Morgan Family Community Center in North Port, FL.The fantastically fun fundraiser is a festive night inspired by the vibrant Cuban culture showcasing Cuban cuisine, prizes, drinks with a special tropical cocktail- “The Mojito”, music, and cigar bar. Exhilarating
Tuesday, March 21, 2023North Port Sun Weekly Column March 21, 2023
Chamber to Celebrate AMVETS Post 312 Grand Re-Opening The Chamber will be conducting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Grand Re-Opening of the AMVETS Post 312, located at 7050 Chancellor Boulevard in North Port, today at 11:00 am. Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies are free and open to all Chamber Members and to the public. The AMVETS Post 312 is celebrating the repairs and remodeling of their building due to damages caused by Hurricane Ian. The event will feature a color guard, raffles, prizes, beverages, hot
Friday, March 17, 2023Damsel in Defense is having a fundraiser for Selah Freedom
Damsel in Defense, a company with a mission to equip, empower and educate people on personal safety is having a fundraiser for Selah Freedom, An an anti human trafficking non profit organization in Sarasota. The goal is to equip 19 graduates with personal protection. If you are interested in helping this cause go to this link below and the information is listed with details. Thank you in advance for helping us reach our goal.GO to this
Tuesday, March 14, 2023North Port Sun Weekly Column - March 14, 2023
Chamber Prepares for A Night at the Races As we wrap-up from a successful Business & Community Expo, the Chamber will begin the preparation of their very popular A Night at the Races event, presented by Key Agency, Inc. on Saturday, May 20th, from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the George Mullen Activity Center in North Port. Join us next Monday, March 20th, from 8:00 am - 9:00 am for our free A Night at the Races Kick-Off Breakfast at the North Port Moose Lodge #764, located at 14156 Tamiami Trail in North Port.
Monday, March 13, 2023Ristow Roofing LLC Announces Raffle Winner from Biz Expo
Bob Ristow, owner of Ristow Roofing LLC has a special video announcement to unveil the winner of our $100 Home Depot gift card from this past weekend's Business Expo. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wuQvVPNxzHMWVhO1c9dI6cKZe45275f3/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, March 07, 2023North Port Sun Weekly Column Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Community Invited to Business & Community ExpoThe North Port Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding the 37th Annual Business & Community Expo on Saturday, March 11th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the George Mullen Activity Center in North Port. The Chamber is pleased to announce that Worksite is once again the Presenting Sponsor of the Business & Community Expo. The theme of this year’s Business & Community Expo will be “Cruisin’ into 2023”. The Expo is designed to showcase business products and services
Friday, March 03, 2023Heidi Choiniere REALTOR® Receives Prestigious Coldwell Banker President’s Elite Award North Port, FL
Heidi Choiniere REALTOR® Receives Prestigious Coldwell Banker President’s Elite Award North Port, FL- March 2, 2023 - Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty is proud to announce that Heidi Choiniere REALTOR® has been awarded the prestigious Coldwell Banker President’s Elite award for 2022. This honor recognizes Heidi for her outstanding performance and exceptional dedication to her clients and to the real estate industry. Heidi is a full-time REALTOR® for Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty, serving buyers and sellers
Friday, March 03, 2023Uniting for ALICE: United Way of South Sarasota County to host Access for ALICE fundraising luncheon on April 6
United Way of South Sarasota County (UWSSC) is hosting a fundraising luncheon on April 6th at Hotel Venezia in Venice, Florida to unite the community in raising funds to unlock doors and resources in South County. ALICE is an acronym that stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, yet Employed. The ALICE population represents individuals, families, and seniors in South Sarasota County who work hard and earn more than the official Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living. The
Friday, January 20, 2023United Way of South Sarasota County Offering FREE Tax Preparation Services in North Port, Venice, and Englewood Starting February 1
North Port, FL January 20, 2023:United Way of South Sarasota County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides FREE federal income tax preparation to individuals and families with a yearly household income of up to $74,000. Tax preparation is completed by IRS-certified preparers and is by appointment only. Many members of the community are in financial distress this year and need all the assistance they can get. By using the VITA program taxpayers save between $200-$500 on tax preparation
Monday, December 19, 2022HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Leaders Honor Caregiver’s Memory through Volunteer Work during National Wreaths Across America Day
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. November 19, 2022 – On National Wreaths Across America Day, leaders from HCA Florida Englewood Hospital joined volunteers at more than 3,400 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad who laid 2.7 million wreaths to show our veterans and their families that we will never forget. Paul Evans, a caregiver who passed in 2022, had previously shared a story about how much it meant to him to honor his father’s service to our country by laying a wreath at his grave. The team was
Wednesday, November 30, 2022HCA Florida Englewood Hospital celebrates the completion of a $10 million renovation of Emergency Services
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. November 30, 2022 – HCA Florida Englewood Hospital leadership and caregivers gathered to celebrate the completion of a multi-phase, state-of-the-art Emergency Department renovation. The $10 million, 8,400 square-foot project expands capacity, helping the hospital stay ahead of the health care needs of our growing community and the Southwest Florida region. The number of patient care areas in the Emergency Department has been expanded from eight to 18. The project also includes the
Wednesday, November 16, 2022HCA Florida Englewood Hospital has earned its 21st consecutive “A” grade for achieving the highest national standards for patient safety performance.
Englewood, Fla. November 16, 2022 – HCA Florida Englewood Hospital has earned its 21st consecutive “A” grade for achieving the highest national standards for patient safety performance. This national distinction celebrates the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. Nationally, 30% of hospitals have earned an “A” for patient safety and only a fraction of those can point to 21 consecutive “A” grades. “Twenty-one consecutive “A” grades is an amazing distinction to
Friday, April 01, 2022Indigo Pool Patio BBQ Inducted into AQUA 100
Indigo Pool Patio BBQ is proud to announce it has been inducted into the AQUA 100, an exclusive honor bestowed to just 10 North American pool and spa retailers each year. The AQUA 100, presented by AQUA Magazine, is an industry-leading competition designed to honor excellence in pool and spa retail. In light of the adversity specialty retailers of all kinds have faced over the past decade — the rise of online shopping, the pressure of a recession and now, the global pandemic — the AQUA 100 honors the
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