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Friday, July 18, 2025PUBLIC NOTICE: Sarasota County Transit | Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for FY25-28
Sarasota County Breeze Transit has prepared its draft Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2028. The DBE Goals document is available online, and the public is encouraged to review it and submit comments using the online form. An open house will be held on July 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Breeze Transit Administration Building, located at 5303 Pinkney Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34233. During this event, staff will share information about the draft DBE
Thursday, July 17, 2025UBER ISP Urges Sarasota and Charlotte County Businesses to Prepare for Hurricane Season Now
Sarasota and Charlotte County businesses are being urged to act now to protect their operations ahead of the 2025 hurricane season. UBER ISP, a local provider of resilient internet and voice services, is calling on companies to take proactive steps before the next major storm strikes. "If your systems go down—how long can your business afford to be offline?" said Erik Zimmer, UBER ISP Account Manager. “Internet and communications are lifelines, and delays in preparing could mean costly downtime, lost
Wednesday, July 16, 2025Tri-Healthy Launches on DoorDash, Bringing Wellness Products Right to Your Doorstep
Tri-Healthy, a trusted name in wellness products, is excited to announce its official launch on DoorDash, making it easier than ever for customers to shop their favorite items from the comfort of home. From daily essentials to feel-good favorites, Tri-Healthy’s top-rated products are now available for delivery with just a few taps on the DoorDash app. Customers can browse the Tri-Healthy selection, place orders, and enjoy prompt, contactless delivery—ideal for busy schedules, limited mobility, or anyone
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Monday, July 14, 2025UBER ISP Welcomes Erik Zimmer as New Account Manager to Lead Expansion
UBER ISP is proud to announce the appointment of Erik M. Zimmer as its new Account Manager. With more than 25 years of experience driving business development, sales strategy, and operational transformation, Erik brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the team. His role will focus on expanding the UBER ISP platform throughout Florida and the Midwest, enhancing the company's reach and impact across a broad spectrum of business, government, and nonprofit sectors. Zimmer's distinguished career
Monday, July 14, 2025The Child Protection Center Celebrates 45 Years in the Fight Against Child Abuse
?The Child Protection Center (CPC), a local nonprofit and nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center, has reached a milestone anniversary of 45 years. Since opening its doors in 1980, CPC has made a lasting impact for children and families in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties through its mission: to prevent child abuse, to intervene on behalf of abused children, and to treat survivors of child abuse. The organization has helped hundreds of thousands of children find safety and hope through its essential
Thursday, July 10, 2025Explore Eateries in North Port
Invite family and friends to join you for fun and fellowship at a Panera Bread fundraiser on Saturday, July 26 from 4pm to 8pm. Support a local business as you "Explore NP Eateries" with the North Port Art Center. code FUND4U. Show your receipt to Gale West, NPAC Board President, at Panera to enter your name for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Winner will be drawn a week after the fundraiser. For details, visit https://www.northportartcenter.org/
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Monday, July 07, 2025UBER ISP is Helping Businesses Stay Connected with Ultra-reliable Internet and Voice Services
Learn more about UBER ISP and how to stay Always On, Always Connected! View Video Here or click on image below. UBER ISP is helping businesses stay connected with ultra-reliable internet and voice services built for resilience, speed, and support. Call 941-499-3599 or email info@uberisp.com today to schedule your free consultation and upgrade your connectivity with confidence. For more information about UBER ISP, visit our website: uber-isp.comAbout UBER ISP UBER ISP is a leading provider
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025UBER ISP Rapidly Restores Connectivity for EPIC Community
Englewood, FL – When the EPIC Community Resource Center faced an unexpected closure earlier this year due to property issues at their original Englewood location (as reported by the Sun), the team sprang into action to find a new space — but moving locations came with one major challenge: getting internet and communications back up fast. That’s where UBER ISP stepped in. With the community relying on EPIC for essential services, waiting weeks for a traditional internet provider to install
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025Xpertech Auto Repair Chooses UBER ISP for Reliable Business Connectivity in Englewood, Florida
UBER ISP is proud to welcome Xpertech Auto Repair as a new client, reinforcing our mission to deliver fast, secure, and resilient internet and voice services to businesses throughout Southwest Florida. As hurricane season approaches, Xpertech Auto Repair is taking proactive steps to ensure uninterrupted operations and communication by upgrading to UBER ISP’s enterprise-grade connectivity. With our 100% uptime guarantee and local support team, we’re excited to support a trusted name in the Englewood
Tuesday, June 17, 2025CPC Presents 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Walter Lambert
The Child Protection Center (CPC) proudly awarded its Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Walter Lambert at the annual Blue Ties & Butterflies Gala. This award honors a career dedicated to protecting children, advancing medical knowledge, and leading transformational change within Florida’s child welfare system. Dr. Lambert has served tirelessly for the past 36 years as a beacon of expertise, compassion, and commitment. As a Child Protection Team (CPT) Medical Director and Associate Statewide Medical
Monday, June 16, 2025Calling All Who Support Local Veterans, we need your support!
Please join me on June 24, 2025 @ 9:30 a.m. at the Sarasota National Cemetery as we the Community assist United States Marine, Larry Jake Willis to be laid to rest. He has no family or friends so we are asking those who support our Veterans to join me and the kind and caring folks of Sound Choice Cremation as we lay this proud US Marine to Rest. Please join us by 9:15 a.m. and look for the last name of WILLIS so that you are in the correct row for his memorial service. No one should be laid to rest
Thursday, June 12, 2025Suncoast Humane Society Announces New Pet Adoption Hours
IMPORTANT! Suncoast Humane Society Announces New Pet Adoption Hours To better serve our community - especially those with traditional daytime work schedules - Suncoast Humane Society will launch updated adoption hours beginning Monday, June 16, 2025. New Adoption Hours:Tuesday through Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.Closed on Mondays Please note: Clinic, Intake, and Administration hours remain unchanged. We look forward to helping even more pets find loving homes during these extended hours!
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Thursday, May 22, 2025Prepare for Hurricane Season with Internet Resilience from UBER ISP
As hurricane season approaches, maintaining internet connectivity becomes a top priority for businesses across Florida. Storm-related outages can severely disrupt operations, halt productivity, and cause major setbacks. UBER ISP is helping local businesses prepare with its powerful Internet Services Platform—designed to keep you connected no matter what Mother Nature throws your way. Unlike traditional single-provider setups, UBER ISP's platform uses a multi-carrier infrastructure that combines cable,
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025UBER ISP Launches Special Offer to Support Local Nonprofits While Enhancing Business Connectivity
Venice, FL – UBER ISP, a leading provider of reliable business internet and voice services, is proud to announce a special give-back initiative designed to strengthen both local businesses and the nonprofit organizations that serve our communities. For a limited time, UBER ISP will donate 30% of a business’s monthly voice service fees to a participating 501(c)(3) nonprofit for the first six months of service. This offer gives businesses the opportunity to upgrade their telecommunications with UBER
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025UBER ISP is proud to announce the addition of Reliable Cabinet Designs to our ever-growing family of satisfied customers.
UBER ISP is proud to announce the addition of Reliable Cabinet Designs to our ever-growing family of satisfied customers. Known for our Always On, Always Connected promise, we are dedicated to delivering reliable internet and telecommunications solutions that keep businesses running smoothly and efficiently. These new partnerships reflect our unwavering commitment to providing the connectivity that drives innovation and success in the modern business world. Reliable Cabinet Designs, located in
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Friday, April 25, 2025UBER ISP Helps Businesses Stay Online by Tackling Costly Internet Outages
Venice, FL – In today’s digital economy, even a brief internet outage can cost small and mid-sized businesses thousands in lost revenue, productivity, and customer trust. UBER ISP, a leading provider of business internet and voice solutions, is stepping up with advanced multi-pathing technology to help companies remain Always On, Always Connected—even during network disruptions or extreme weather events. UBER ISP’s resilient connectivity platform integrates multiple providers, including fiber,
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025UBER ISP: Ensuring Business Continuity Through Any Storm
Ensuring Business Continuity Through Any Storm At UBER ISP, we understand that uninterrupted connectivity is essential for your business—especially during extreme weather events. That’s why our Unified Bandwidth Enhanced Resiliency Internet Services Platform is designed to keep you online before, during, and after the storm. How UBER ISP Keeps Your Business Connected Multi-Carrier ConnectivityWe integrate multiple internet providers—including satellite and 5G—so if one network fails, another takes
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Friday, March 21, 2025Future-Proof Your Business: Internet Built for Tomorrow
In an age where technology evolves at lightning speed, having an internet infrastructure that keeps up is no longer optional—it’s essential. Businesses that fail to adapt risk falling behind, losing productivity, and being unable to meet growing customer demands. Future-proofing your business, the internet is about more than just speed; it’s about scalability, reliability, and being prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. UBER ISP is here to help you stay ahead of the curve. Scalability: Grow
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025UBER ISP Welcomes Arnold Insurance as a Valued Client in Port Charlotte
UBER ISP, a leading provider of high-speed business internet and telecommunications solutions, is proud to announce Arnold Insurance as the newest addition to its growing family of satisfied clients. Located in the heart of Port Charlotte, Arnold Insurance is a trusted name in providing comprehensive coverage and peace of mind to individuals and businesses alike. Specializing in Home, Flood and Auto Insurance. Experience insurance like never before! With this partnership, UBER ISP will equip Arnold
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Thursday, March 06, 2025UBER ISP is excited to welcome St. Paul's Presbyterian Church to our growing network of customers.
UBER ISP is excited to welcome a new business, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, to our growing network of customers who trust us to keep them Always On, Always Connected. As a leader in reliable internet and telecommunications services, we take pride in empowering local companies with the connectivity they need to thrive in today’s digital-driven marketplace. From small businesses to large enterprises, UBER ISP is dedicated to delivering fast, dependable, and scalable solutions tailored to meet the
Tuesday, November 12, 2024Field With Love All-Natural Pet Treats at Shop Local North Port Market & Healthy Pet Products!
Field With Love All-Natural Pet TreatsAvailable at Shop Local North Port Market and Healthy Pet Products!! Where love meets quality for your furry best friends! At Field With Love, every pet treat is lovingly handcrafted using limited, healthy ingredients to keep tails wagging and hearts happy. From baking to dehydrating to freeze-drying, we do it all ourselves to ensure premium quality for your furry companions. Driven by a passion for pet wellness, Field With Love is committed to using only the finest
Thursday, August 29, 2024Therapy dogs celebrated for ‘pawsitivity’ on National Dog Day at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
Having a 'ruff' day? This will make you smile. For 15 years, pet therapy dogs and their handlers have been valued members of the animal therapy program at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. They visit the hospital three times monthly and have touched countless lives of patients, their loved ones and care teams. To celebrate International Dog Day, hospital colleagues collected seven boxes of food and supplies for the Suncoast Humane Society, which provides this service. The canine caregivers enjoyed a party
Tuesday, March 05, 2024Innovative Treatment Now Offered at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital for Carotid Artery Disease Less Invasive Procedure Reduces Risk for Stroke
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. March 5, 2024 – Two years ago, Tom Roberts suffered a heart attack and had successful bypass surgery. Since then, he's lived an active life in Southwest Florida, golfing, biking and taking up tennis. During a routine visit to the cardiologist recently, evidence of carotid artery disease was found even though he had no symptoms. Carotid artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in one or two main arteries that come directly from the heart and provide blood to the brain. If left
Thursday, February 08, 2024Community Leader Erin Halstead Named Chair of the HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Board of Trustees
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. February 8, 2024 – Erin Halstead has been named chairperson for the Board of Trustees for HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. Additionally, Jaclyn Nadler, M.D., has been appointed to a three-year term as a board member. Both are leaders in the community and their professional roles. They will advise hospital leadership on quality and operations. The board follows standards set by The Joint Commission, a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety through the accreditation of
Thursday, January 25, 2024Heart Transplant Recipient Steven Bradley Encourages Others to Live Every Day with Gratitude
Steven Bradley, a 63-year-old Florida resident, encourages others to live every day with gratitude. He shared his story of survival with community members attending a recent Wellness Series event hosted by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. Thirty years ago, Steven was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a thickening of the lower main pumping chamber of the heart (the left ventricle). He is a grateful heart recipient today, providing hope to other patients needing transplants. In April 2022,
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Thursday, January 11, 2024HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Demonstrates Commitment to Community Through Volunteering and Giving in 2023
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. January 11, 2024 – HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is proud to announce its remarkable impact on Charlotte and Sarasota Counties in 2023 through the dedicated volunteer efforts of its colleagues, strategic partnerships and generous donations. Joe Rudisill, CEO of HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, expressed enthusiasm about the hospital’s impact, stating, “Not only do we provide compassionate care for the patients that visit our hospital, but we also strive to make the community where we live
Monday, October 30, 2023HCA Florida Englewood Hospital donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County and participated in Women Build to help build stronger communities and healthier tomorrows in our region.
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County and participated in Women Build to help build stronger communities and healthier tomorrows in our region.Watch the video ENGLEWOOD, Fla. October 30, 2023 – Many families can only dream of is a space to feel welcome and safe. A backyard for children to play in. A new beginning. A place to call home. HCA Florida Englewood Hospital CEO Joe Rudisill and a team of women caregivers donned hard hats, gloves and swung
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023HCA Florida Englewood Hospital uses automated, real-time system to detect sepsis early and help save lives
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital uses automated, real-time systemto detect sepsis early and help save livesHCA Healthcare’s SPOT technology is an alert system that monitors high risk patients 24/7 ENGLEWOOD, Fla. September 27, 2023 – As part of HCA Healthcare, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital uses an automated, real-time system to identify patients with sepsis more quickly. The system is HCA Healthcare’s Sepsis Prediction and Optimization of Therapy, or SPOT, technology and allows caregivers to intervene
Tuesday, September 12, 2023Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club surprised a patient at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital on National Grateful Patient Day
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. September 8, 2023 – On National Grateful Patient Day, members of the Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club made a surprise visit to Virginia Marie Frig, a patient at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. The club has launched a project to improve lives in the community which will have an effect globally. They have started at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital where they will present beautiful bouquets of flowers to three unexpecting patients monthly. After spending time visiting with Virginia, President
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Friday, July 07, 2023ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte’s Medical Director of Emergency Medicine Receives The Dighton C. Packard Leadership Award for Unyielding Pursuit to Advance the Field of Emergency Medicine
Dan O’Leary, M.D., has been awarded the prestigious Dighton C. Packard Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to Emergency Medicine. Dr. O’Leary has dedicated his career to helping patients in their most vulnerable moments, and his unwavering commitment to excellence has earned him respect and admiration from colleagues and patients alike. Dr. O’Leary currently serves as the medical director of ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte’s emergency department and has been instrumental in developing new
