Digest

Business digest

By JEAN HAYES, Times Correspondent
Published October 29, 2007

Briefly

Douglas W. Edwards has recently assumed operation of Max Bar & Grill, inside the Best Western hotel at Interstate 75 and State Road 50, Ridge Manor West. The restaurant serves dinner six nights a week and offers a full bar as well as banquet/catering facilities.

Max Bar & Grill is open from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with the bar remaining open until 10 p.m. Service on Sundays is available, on request, for large parties.

Edwards is also the owner of the Nature Coast Cafe, Nature Coast Catering and In the Spirit Beverage, all in Hernando County. Nature Coast Cafe is the food and beverage service provider for the Best Western and runs the restaurant.

For information, call 799-0331.

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The Hedick Group real estate services is in its new office at 5327 Commercial Way, in the Park Place office building C, Suite 111, Spring Hill.

For information, contact Tom Hedick at 683-2005.

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A recent charity golf tournament at the Southern Hills Golf Club raised $2,750 to benefit the Monique Burr Foundation for Children and the Spring of Tampa Bay. Since 2005, Southern Hills has raised more than $58,000 for children in the Tampa Bay area.

The tournament's first-place winners were golf club member and Monique Burr Foundation board member Ed Bulleit and his team of Paul Dellegatto, Kevin Hubert and Dr. Gene Ring. Second place was awarded to member Steve Erick, sales manager for Southern Hills Plantation Club, who played with guests Steve Combs, Dave Milliman and Marty Martinson.

The tournament raised $1,500 for the Spring of Tampa Bay and $1,250 for the Monique Burr Foundation. The tournament was presented by LandMar Group and Hampton Golf, which raised the donation through tournament entry fees and a silent auction.

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The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds businesses in Hernando that economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses economically impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes on Feb. 1-2.

Small businesses that suffered economic losses and want to apply for low-interest loans from the SBA are urged to do so before the deadline Nov. 5.

To obtain a loan application, business owners should contact the SBA's customer service center toll-free 1-800-659-2955.

Who's news

Dr. Edward Augustyniak and dental hygienist Nancy Jones of Spring Hill Dental Associates, 11025 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, have completed the annual update for the Invisalign certification.

Invisalign is a clear removable tray system that properly positions teeth. For information, call 683-1838.

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Dr. Robert Blackburn, board-certified osteopathic family physician, 10494 Northcliffe Blvd., Spring Hill, attended the 112th annual Convention and Scientific Seminar for the American Osteopathic Association in San Diego, Sept. 30 to Oct. 3.

On Oct. 1, Blackburn presided as chairman of the membership committee for the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. He is president-elect of the alumni association.

On Oct. 3, Blackburn addressed the association's Bureau of State Government Affairs Committee regarding non-physician clinicians' scope of practice in medicine. He's first vice president of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association.

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Basil G. Allison, branch manager and financial adviser for Raymond James Financial Services, 5129 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, has been named to the firm's executive council in recognition of outstanding client service and exemplary professional growth.

Executive council honors are presented only to advisers who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to clients through personal service and professional integrity.

Allison, who joined Raymond James in 1997, has more than 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. For information, call 596-1530.

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Professional textile expert Linda Plunkett, owner of A Woman's Point of View Rug Specialist, 4578 California St., south of Brooksville, recently returned from Colorado, where she attended Auserehlian's Rug Cleaning School.

The five-day class that focused on the cleaning of rugs, carpets and upholstery, from the macroscopic to the microscopic level. She can be reached at 799-3983.

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Sarah "Katie" Dickinson, a licensed massage therapist in Hernando County for more than 10 years and now certified as a biofeedback technician, has recently opened an office at 924 Candlelight Blvd., Brooksville.

Biofeedback helps the body to destress and manage pain. For information, call 544-2900.

Events

The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting at Coldwell Banker-Schraut & Associates/Atkins, 13125 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, at 11:30 a.m. today. For information, contact Rosemary Atkins at 346-6545.

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Campbell & Virgilio LC will offer a free workshop for business owners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 7211 Hiawatha Parkway, off Commercial Way, Spring Hill.

Participants will learn about federal and state business laws, the difference between employees and subcontractors, payroll filing requirements and updates.

Course materials and refreshments will be provided. To register, contact Brittney or Lois at 683-7365.

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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commercewill have its monthly Newworking at Noon luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, at R Beach Restaurant, 4054 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach.

The cost is $10 per person with a reservation; $15 at the door. RSVP to 796-0697, ext. 18 by Wednesday.

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Sam's Club, 13360 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, will have an Open House Showcase for teachers, school staffers and their families from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Refreshments will be served. For information, call 592-4737.

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Brooksville Natural Foods, 1254 S Broad St., Brooksville, will present a free lecture/workshop, "How to Get Your Life in Order," at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Dr. David Wolf will speak and conduct the workshop. Wolf has been teaching compassionate communication and principles of spiritually-based personal growth for more than 25 years. He founded the Satvatove Institute, and developed the Satvatove seminars and coaching programs.

For information or to reserve a seat, call 796-9798

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Service Corps of Retired Executives, Pasco-Hernando Chapter 439, will hold a business start-up seminar from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday at Career Central, 7361 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Jim Waters will present the program.

The cost is $20 per participant. For information, call 727 842-4638.

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A November Fest will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Winn-Dixie plaza at Mariner Boulevard and Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill.

The event is sponsored by Curves Spring Hill South West, Illusions Hair Salon, Shell Oil and Lube Express, Little Caesar's Pizza, Thai Cuisine Restaurant and Saints and Sinners/Little Piggy's Restaurant. The event is a celebration by the plaza's merchants to mark the end of the recent road construction.

Also participating in the event will be Winn-Dixie and Bank of America. A representative of WellCare will be available. The event will feature music, raffles and food. Discount coupons will be provided by the respective businesses.

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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 Course Lane, Spring Hill.

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

For information, contact Edmond 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, Brooksville.

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 professionals. Cost is $8, which includes a continental breakfast. For information, call Kelly Smith at 398-5551.

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Belk Department Store, 13151 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, will have its Fall Charity Day sale from 6 to 10 a.m. Nov. 10. Nonprofit organizations may still sign up to participate.

The sale is intended to help organizations raise money. All participating nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations will sell tickets for $5 each. People who purchase a ticket will receive a shopping pass good for 20 percent to 50 percent off throughout the store, in addition to $5 off a first purchase.

During the sale, organizations will be encouraged to present information to customers. Organizations will be allowed to have bake sales outside the store.

For information or to register, contact Chris Tracy, store manager, at 592-1515, ext. 201, or Christine Charron, ext. 303.

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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