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Friday, October 04, 2024News Release: 10/4/2024
The Heron Creek Community Foundation is proud to announce our Annual Charity Golf Scramble.Date: 11/22/24Time: Shotgun start 8:00 am with Awards luncheon to follow golfPlace: Heron Creek Golf & Country Club 3401 S. Sumter Blvd North Port, FL 34287For more information please go to: https::/www.heroncreekfoundation.org
Thursday, October 03, 2024UBER ISP Internet Resiliency Platform Offers 2 Months Free Voice Service with Business Internet Upgrade in Wake of Helene
As we are still feeling the effects of Helene passing through, it is essential to equip your business with an Internet Resiliency Platform as another depression is building up.Visit uberisp.com/resiliency for more information. If you operate a business in the impacted area and your business depends on the internet and telecommunications to operate, it is advisable to establish a connection with UBER ISP Internet Resiliency Platform and to bring additional UPS to provide extended power and extra power to
Tuesday, October 01, 2024UBER ISP Offers 2 Months Free Voice Service With Business Internet Upgrade
Every second of Internet downtime Costs Your Business Money and Damages Your Business Reputation. Upgrade your Internet experience with UBER ISP's Unified Bandwidth Enhanced Resiliency Internet Services Platform and receive 2 months FREE Voice Service. Boost your business's operations reliability with an unparalleled Internet Resiliency Platform.Act now! Don't let another Internet Outage Disrupt Your Business Operations; it might be your last! Take advantage of this limited-time promotion ending October
Tuesday, October 01, 2024Rooted Therapies is moving to a new location
We’re excited to share some great news: starting October 1st, our counseling practice will be moving to a brand-new office! This move represents an important milestone as we grow and continue to offer the best possible therapeutic environment for our clients. Our new space is thoughtfully designed to prioritize your comfort and privacy, ensuring your counseling experience remains supportive and welcoming. Starting October 1st, You Can Find Us At 2562 Commerce Parkway, Unit B North Port, FL
Monday, September 30, 2024San Pedro Oktoberfest 2024! Exhibitor Spots Still Available!!
We are a little over two weeks away from our 2nd Annual Oktoberfest!!! This is a fantastic opportunity to promote your business while supporting a fantastic fundraising event for our parish! We had tremendous success last year. Help us make it great again this year!! We have 6 exhibitor spots left! Visit https://sanpedrocc.org/octoberfest-2024/ for further information about this event!!
Monday, September 30, 2024Is This the Best Pool Service in North Port? We Found Out!
We recently had the awesome opportunity to sit down with Jessica Cline, the owner of Pool Boy—one of North Port’s most trusted names in pool maintenance. Along with Cozi Ingerham, who previously handled their marketing and is the friendly face you’ve likely seen at our local events. We talked all things business, pool care, and their active involvement with our Chamber. We love to share the stories of fellow local businesses, and Jessica and Cozi didn’t disappoint. They shared some really valuable
Monday, September 30, 2024Cornhole Tournament!!
Come out and join us for some R&R and family fun on Saturday, October 19th! Shake off some cobwebs. Bring your A-game! Bags fly at 11 AM. Tournament facilitated by Tampa Bay Cornhole! Pays top 3 places. See flyer for details!!
Monday, September 23, 2024Public Advisory from UBER ISP: Preparing for Hurricane Season with Resilient Internet Services
Dear Chamber of Commerce Members, As we closely monitor the developing weather system in the Northwestern Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, it's crucial that we take proactive steps to ensure business continuity. UBER ISP is here to help you prepare your business for the upcoming storm and any potential internet disruptions. Weather Update: A broad area of low pressure located over the northwestern Caribbean Sea is expected to develop into a tropical depression or storm within the next day or two. The
Monday, September 23, 2024UBER ISP is proud to be recognized as a Bronze Chamber Champion for 2024-2025
UBER ISP is proud to be recognized as a Bronze Chamber Champion with the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2024-2025 term. This partnership underscores our commitment to supporting local businesses and contributing to the economic growth and community development in the North Port area. As a Bronze Chamber Champion, we look forward to engaging with other members and working together to create a thriving business environment. Our involvement with the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce allows
Thursday, September 12, 2024UBER ISP Launches New Facebook Page to Enhance Customer Engagement
UBER ISP is excited to announce the launch of its new Facebook page, designed to provide customers with timely updates, special promotions, and enhanced communication channels. As a leading provider of reliable internet services in the region, UBER ISP is committed to strengthening its connection with customers by offering real-time support, sharing news about upcoming services, and fostering a vibrant online community. The Facebook page will also serve as a platform for customer feedback, helping UBER
Wednesday, September 11, 2024Child Protection Center Named Best of Florida Regional Winner
The Child Protection Center, Inc. (CPC) has been named a 2024 Best of Florida Regional Winner for Charitable Organizations. The nonprofit is recognized for 45 years of excellence in providing child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. Best of Florida is an annual competition hosted by Guide to Florida, allowing all Floridians to use their voice and voting power to support local businesses and organizations of superior quality. CPC’s Executive Director
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
Wednesday, June 19, 2024San Pedro Catholic Church Oktoboerfest 2024!
San Pedro Catholic Church is looking within and outside our community for vendors & sponsors for its 2nd Annual Oktoberfest!!! This is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to promote themselves and support a fantastic fundraising event for our parish! We had tremendous success last year, and are looking to build off that in the years ahead!! Please consider not only supporting, but taking part in this fantastic event!! **see link provided** https://sanpedrocc.org/octoberfest-2024/ for further
Thursday, March 21, 2024DoodyCalls Partners with The Farmer's Dog!
We’re very excited to announce we’re now a proud partner of The Farmer’s Dog! Their company motto is “Long Live Dogs” and we couldn’t agree more. Knowing that their fresh, real food is healthy and made to human-grade safety standards makes dog people like us proud to feed it to our pups. We’re also happy to share a FREE two week trial with you— just visit this link: https://discover.thefarmersdog.com/doodycallsofswfl
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,
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
Tuesday, October 03, 2023OAK & STONE TO OPEN NEW RESTAURANT IN VENICE, FLORIDA, GIVE AWAY FREE MEALS FOR A YEAR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECaleb Liptak (630) 877-3220 cliptak@findsomewinmore.com OAK & STONE TO OPEN NEW RESTAURANT IN VENICE, FLORIDA, GIVE AWAY FREE MEALS FOR A YEAR Guests Can Win Free Food for a Year During Opening Week PromotionVENICE, Fla. (September 25, 2023) – Oak & Stone, the new American tavern concept, has just announced the opening of a brand-new location in Venice, Fla. Set to open on October 3, 2023, the location will feature all of the best Oak & Stone features, including a self-serve craft
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
Monday, September 25, 2023Joe Rudisill named Chief Executive Officer for HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
Joe Rudisill joined HCA Florida Englewood Hospital today as the new chief executive officer (CEO). He brings more than 16 years of healthcare leadership and operations experience.Rudisill comes to HCA Florida Englewood Hospital from Mission Hospital, an 815-bed HCA Healthcare facility in Asheville, North Carolina, where he served as chief operating officer (COO) for the past four years. He oversaw various services, including burn, emergency department, facilities, laboratory, medical transport, oncology,
Thursday, August 10, 2023HCA Florida Englewood Hospital will host a Wellness Series sharing education on the basics of organ, eye and tissue donation
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. August 10, 2023 – The monthly Wellness Series hosted by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital continues with “The Basics of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation” on Thursday, August 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Suncoast Auditorium at 779 Medical Drive in Englewood. Every year, more than 33,000 men, women and children receive the gift of a lifesaving organ transplant and every 10 minutes, someone’s name is added to the National Transplant waiting list. Organ donation
Wednesday, August 02, 2023HCA Florida Englewood Hospital held a Back-to-School Supply Drive for caregivers and nursing students
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. August 2, 2023 – HCA Florida Englewood Hospital helped nursing students and students of caregivers prepare for the new school year by hosting a "We Show Up School Supply Drive" throughout the month of July. The hospital collected enough backpacks and school supplies to provide 13 students a quick start on their back-to-school needs. You will usually see volunteer Stew Kessler on the courtesy cart shuttling patients and visitors around the Englewood Hospital campus. Today, he made a
Monday, July 31, 2023North Port City Leaders Tour HCA Florida Tamiami Trail Emergency for a Preview of What is Expected in Wellen Park
City of North Port leaders Mayor Barbara Langdon and City Manager Jerome Fletcher took time to tour the HCA Florida Tamiami Trail Emergency at 150 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte to get a preview of the freestanding emergency facility planned for Wellen Park. Watch the video for the complete story. The newly opened 10,820 square foot facility is a part of HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with full services including laboratory, x-rays, CT scanning and
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
Friday, July 07, 2023HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. July 7, 2023 – HCA Florida Englewood Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel
Wednesday, July 05, 2023HCA Florida Englewood Hospital to host “Hip, Hip, Hooray! Relief for Hip Pain,” a Wellness Series lunch and learn.
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. April 26, 2023 – The monthly Wellness Series hosted by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital continues with “Hip, Hip, Hooray! Relief for Hip Pain” on Wednesday, July 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Community Room at the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce at 597 S. Tamiami Trail in Venice."Hip pain is common in adults and can have a dramatic impact on your daily life," said CEO Steve Young. "This Wellness Series event will provide insight on traditional methods to treat
Thursday, April 27, 2023The Children of Caregivers Visit HCA Florida Englewood Hospital for Take Your Child to Work Day
Children of caregivers at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital took part in “Take Your Child to Work Day”, an annual event to celebrate with families on campus. The group learned about how their parents care for patients, how to “eat the rainbow” from a registered dietician, used a scanner to find a vein in their arm, participated in a hand-washing demonstration, saw the four chambers of a heart on a screen and heard their own heartbeat with a stethoscope.The kids took time to design and deliver get-well cards to
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