Digest

Business digest

By JEAN HAYES, Times Correspondent
Published August 27, 2007

Briefly

Butterfly Life, a women's fitness center, has opened at 7340 Broad St., Brooksville.

Owner Melinda Barrable says the business offers a 30-minute strength and cardio circuit, along with 30-minute group exercise classes, including step, sculpt, yoga, Pilates, dance and kickboxing.

Interested women may bring a pair of sneakers and enjoy a complimentary workout.

For information, call 796-6070.

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Gray Information Solutions announces the expansion and relocation of its business.

Gray Information Solutions has relocated its offices to 11035 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, in the Hogan Law Firm building.

For information, call 556-0280 or toll-free 1-888-211-1344.

Who's news

JoAnn Mahfood, registered dental hygienist at Spring Hill Dental Associates, 11025 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, was recently recognized for her 14th year of employment at the practice.

Drs. Edward Augustyniak and Paul Lu honored Mahfood with an office celebration.

Mahfood is an honors graduate of the dental hygiene program at Pasco-Hernando Community College. She is the recipient of many awards, including the outstanding clinician award and outstanding academic award.

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Dr. Brian J. Bixler has joined Pinnacle Family Medicine, PA, 120 Medical Blvd., Suite 108, Spring Hill, as the new partner of Dr. Charles C. Sullivan.

Bixler comes to the practice from Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, where he served as a major in the Air Force. He is a graduate of David Grant Medical Center and is board certified in family medicine.

Bixler played college football for Western Kentucky University. He is married with two young daughters, and will be involved with the treatment of young athletes in the community and practicing sports medicine.

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Dr. Richard Caradonna of the Florida Cancer Institute was recognized for his service as chairman of Oak Hill Hospital's cancer committee.

Caradonna was recognized by the hospital's cancer committee at its quarterly meeting Aug. 1 for serving as chairman from May 2001 through February 2007. The committee presented Caradonna with a plaque.

Caradonna has served on the cancer committee since its inception and was an integral member of the steering committee that brought initial approval of Oak Hill Hospital's cancer program by the American College of Surgeons.

Caradonna has served as vice chief of staff and chief of staff at Oak Hill Hospital. He is board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine, and has facilitated, through the cancer committee, many programs relating to the early detection and prevention of cancer.

He is president of the Florida Cancer Institute, 7154 Medical Center Drive, Spring Hill. He can be reached at 596-1926.

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Dr. Robert G. Blackburn, board certified family practice physician with All American Medical Associates, PA, 10494 Northcliffe Blvd., Spring Hill, recently attended the 27th annual Florida Society of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Convention and National Family Practice Update in Orlando.

Blackburn lectured on "Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Procedures" with a hands-on workshop. He also demonstrated Botox injection techniques.

Blackburn is a past president and current board member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.

He can be reached at 686-3991.

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Sandee Lester has joined Fletcher Music Studio, 13176 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill.

Lester plays several instruments, including piano, violin and guitar. She is also a vocalist and music director, with a background in church music. She will be performing with Outreach at upcoming dinner shows.

For information, call 597-5658

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Patricia N. Richard is the new broker/president of Exit Success Realty.

Richard has earned the Graduate Realtor Institute and At Home with Diversity designations. She also completed the Realtor e-Pro course to become one of a select number of real estate professionals to earn the certification offered through the National Association of Realtors.

Exit Success Realty has three offices: 13215 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill; 3436 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach; and 10384 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill.

For information, call 686-2222.

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Realtor Derek E. Brown with Re/Max Advantage of Hernando County attended the Florida Association of Realtors 91st annual Convention & Trade Expo, Aug. 22-26, in Lake Buena Vista.

The expo brings Realtors from around the state together to discuss and vote on key issues that shape their profession and state association. In addition to committee meetings, members attend educational seminars on topics such as developing marketing strategies, using the latest computer technology and current real estate trends.

Events

The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have the following ribbon cuttings this week:

- Spring Hill Regional Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine Center, 120 Medical Drive, Suite 106, Spring Hill, 5 p.m. Tuesday. For information, callRon Beach at 684-1340.

- Little Havana Cuban Cuisine, 1147 S Broad St., Brooksville, 11:30 a.m. Thursday. For information, callDavid Hernandez at 797-7776.

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The Winning Edge, a chapter of Business Networking International, will meet from 7:15 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane, Spring Hill.

Bring business cards and network with other area business professionals. Cost is $8, which includes a continental breakfast.

For information, callEdmond Mintah at 684-5884.

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The Spring Hill Professionals Chapter of Ali Lassen's Leads Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Silverthorn Country Club, 4450 Golf Club Lane, Spring Hill.

The club offers members each week the opportunity to give brief business presentations and exchange leads collected during the previous week. Membership fees are required, and a separate payment is required each week for the luncheon.

The club offers noncompete business classifications to avoid conflicts of interest.

For information, call Lois Bleicher at 200-4809.

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Leaders by Design, a chapter of Business Networking International, will meet from 7:15 to 9 a.m. Thursday at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane, Spring Hill.

Bring business cards and network with other area business professionals. Cost is $8, which includes a continental breakfast.

For information, callKelly Smith at 398-5551.

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The Home Business Women's Network Group of Spring Hill will host a fundraiser to benefit the Dawn Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Sylvan Grove community clubhouse, 2490 Kingswood Circle, south of Brooksville.

The organization is a noncompete group of women who own home-based businesses. New members are welcome.

Vendors are needed. The cost per table is $25. The group is also accepting donations, such as nonperishables, diapers, women's toiletries, gas and gift cards for the Dawn Center.

For information, call Sue at 684-9299.

If you have announcements you would like to share with our readers, mail the details to Jean Hayes, Business Digest, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613-6174. You may also e-mail items to jhayes@sptimes.com or fax them to 754-6133. Items may be edited for length and clarity. Photos are published as space permits; they will not be returned.

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