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Tuesday, June 23, 2026UBER ISP WELCOMES HECTOR BONILLA AS SALES CONSULTANT
UBER ISP is pleased to announce the addition of Hector Bonilla as Sales Consultant. With more than 20 years of sales and business development experience, Bonilla has built a reputation for driving revenue growth, expanding market presence, and developing strong client relationships. Throughout his career, Bonilla has successfully led B2B sales initiatives, negotiated high-value contracts, and implemented strategies that deliver measurable business results. His expertise includes account management,
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026UBER ISP Powers Reliable Connectivity for Englewood Area Board of Realtors
UBER ISP, Southwest Florida’s leader in resilient, business-class internet solutions, is proud to announce its newest client partnership with the Englewood Area Board of Realtors, located at 3952 N. Access Road, Englewood, FL 34224. As a valued member of the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, the Englewood Area Board of Realtors plays a vital role in supporting real estate professionals and fostering growth throughout the local community. In today’s fast-moving real estate market, reliable connectivity is
Tuesday, June 16, 2026Child Abuse Prevention Program Receives Collaborative Investment
The Child Protection Center, Inc. (CPC) is proud to announce funding support from community partners, including Heron Creek Community Foundation, Venice Golf & Country Club, Sun Community, and Libertore Fund for Children, to strengthen and expand the organization’s Personal Safety and Community Awareness Program (PSCA), Florida’s longest tenured child abuse prevention education program. This collaborative investment will help CPC continue providing free prevention education workshops to children,
Sunday, June 14, 2026News Release: 6/14/2026
The area's premier firearms training company announced its new class entitled, "HOME DEFENSE A.R.", which is open to the public.COMMAND PERFORMANCE FIREARMS AND TRAINING LLC designed the course for anyone who now owns a Armalite-platformed Modern Sporting Rifle for home defense. Many have these excellent firearms at home but acquired them without adequate or even any training. This renders them a danger to anyone in the home. On the other hand, in trained hands, they provide excellent defense for the home
Thursday, June 11, 2026News Release: 6/11/2026
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Monday, June 01, 2026Child Protection Center Invites Young Professionals to Join the Monarch Society
The Child Protection Center (CPC) is inviting young professionals across the gulf coast region to take an active role in protecting children and strengthening families by joining the Monarch Society. The Monarch Society is a dynamic community of emerging leaders dedicated to advancing CPC’s mission of the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse. Designed for young professionals who are dedicated to community impact, the Monarch Society provides opportunities to network, volunteer, and
Monday, May 18, 2026CPC Welcomes Attorney Ryan A. Featherstone to Board of Directors
The Child Protection Center (CPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan A. Featherstone, Esq. to its Board of Directors, bringing extensive legal expertise and a strong commitment to the Sarasota community to the organization’s leadership. Featherstone is a shareholder at Dunlap & Moran, P.A., where his practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate transactions, business transactions, and related legal matters. A Sarasota native, Featherstone graduated with honors from Pine View
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Thursday, April 30, 2026UBER ISP is Proud to Annouce its Newest Client Partnership - Englewood Meals on Wheels the Backbone of Our Community
UBER ISP is proud to announce its newest client partnership with Englewood Meals on Wheels, a valued member of the Englewood Chamber of Commerce and a vital nonprofit dedicated to supporting seniors and individuals in need throughout the Englewood community. Englewood Meals on Wheels provides not only nutritious meals, but also a watchful eye on the health and safety of its clients—helping them maintain independence and dignity in their own homes. Through this partnership, Englewood Meals on Wheels
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Thursday, April 16, 2026UBER ISP Welcomes Butterfly Family Chiropractic Center as Newest Healthcare Community Care Partner
UBER ISP Welcomes Butterfly Family Chiropractic Center as Newest Healthcare Community Care Partner Venice chiropractic practice upgrades to dedicated 500 Mbps internet and unified communications platform to better serve patients VENICE, FL — [April 13, 2026] — UBER ISP, a leading provider of business-class internet, unified communications, and managed technology services in Southwest Florida, today announced that Butterfly Family Chiropractic Center has joined its growing roster of clients as a
Thursday, April 09, 2026UBER ISP Appoints Fintech Veteran Ken Hubbard as Vice President of Sales
UBER ISP Appoints Fintech Veteran Ken Hubbard as Vice President of Sales VENICE, FL — April 8, 2026 — UBER ISP (Tier Broadband, LLC), a premier provider of business-class internet solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth (Ken) T. Hubbard Jr. as Vice President of Sales. With over 25 years of leadership across the Financial Services and Fintech sectors, Ken is a seasoned strategist known for driving high-performance sales teams across North and South America. His career includes
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026Child Protection Center Announces the Keith D. Monda Family Campus of Healing
The Child Protection Center (CPC) proudly announces the naming of its South County campus as the Keith D. Monda Family Campus of Healing, made possible by a catalytic gift from Keith Monda and Veronica Brady. “This naming recognizes Keith and Veronica's extraordinary leadership and generosity in advancing CPC’s mission to protect children and help survivors of abuse heal and thrive,” said Executive Director Doug Staley. Steadfast supporters and visionaries who have walked alongside CPC’s mission for
Tuesday, February 03, 2026Child Protection Center Launches New Online Resource Library to Support Families and Protect Children
The Child Protection Center, Inc. (CPC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Resource Library, a comprehensive and ever-growing online hub of tools, information, and crisis-hotline links designed to empower families, caregivers, community members, and professionals in protecting children. With this Resource Library, CPC aims to provide easily accessible and user-friendly support for families near and far. The resource guides are presented in a way to reduce the fear and anxiety that often surround
Monday, January 26, 2026Now Announcing the ‘Hope on the Run’ 5K Series
The Hope on the Run 5K Series is a community-centered running initiative designed to unite participants of all ages and abilities in support of local survivors of child abuse and children in foster care. This empowering three-race series invites runners, walkers, and supporters to hit the pavement while making a direct impact on local lives. Hosted in a county-wide partnership with Bridge A Life, the Child Protection Center, and The Twig, the Hope on the Run 5K Series celebrates compassion, community
Tuesday, January 13, 2026Community Came Together to Bring Holiday Joy to Clients of the Child Protection Center
The Child Protection Center, Inc. (CPC) is proud to announce the success of its annual Holiday Wish List Drive, during which the Sarasota-DeSoto community came together to bring comfort, joy, and a sense of normalcy to children and families who are healing in the aftermath of child abuse or neglect. Community members, local businesses, faith groups, and organizations contributed gifts, essential items, and support to these resilient survivors and families working to rebuild their lives. CPC’s clients
Wednesday, December 03, 2025Child Protection Center’s Case Coordinator Awarded Civilian Citation from the Venice Police Department
?The Venice Police Department is proud to recognize the exceptional work of Alexis Davis, a Case Coordinator with the Child Protection Team at the Child Protection Center, for her pivotal role in a complex child abuse investigation. Detective DiGiacomo formally recommended to Lieutenant Goodson that Ms. Davis receive the honor of a Civilian Citation for her professionalism, persistence, and compassion. In July 2024, the North Port Police Department received a Department of Children and Families report
Monday, October 20, 2025CPC Honors Doug and Sherry Chapman as 2025 Child Advocates of the Year
The Child Protection Center (CPC) proudly presented its prestigious Child Advocate of the Year Award to the late Doug and Sherry Chapman. This heartfelt tribute recognized the Chapmans' unwavering commitment, visionary philanthropy, and profound impact on the lives of children affected by abuse. Introduced to CPC through a friend, the Chapmans quickly became passionate ambassadors for the organization's mission. Upon learning the staggering reality of child abuse in their community, Doug and Sherry
Monday, September 08, 2025Child Protection Center Celebrates Executive Director’s 30 Years of Service
?The Child Protection Center, Inc. (CPC) proudly announces the 30th anniversary of Executive Director Doug Staley’s service to the agency, marking three decades of unwavering dedication to protecting children from abuse and strengthening families. Doug began his journey at CPC in January 1995 as an intern facilitating parenting classes, an opportunity guided by Dr. Kay Glasser. Just months later, he joined the staff as a part-time Case Coordinator, supporting both the Child Protection Team and Therapy
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, 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
