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Business digestBy GAIL HOLLENBECK
© St. Petersburg Times, WHO'S NEWS: ERA American Realty and Investments has recognized Sarah Courterier as the top listing associate and Anita Wesolowski as the top selling associate in the Inverness office for September. Tom Harrell and Lauretta Hajik are the top listing associates and Art and Carol Haight as the top selling associates in the Homosassa office for September. Carol Ann Estrada is the top listing and top selling associate in Beverly Hills for September. Hugh E. Tolle, MSA, state certified real estate appraiser of Tolle Appraisal Service in Crystal River, recently completed the Appraisal Institute's Advanced Sales Comparison and Cost Approach course in Orlando. The six-day class covered topics ranging from data collection and confirmation procedures to advanced commercial real estate valuation techniques. ERA Suncoast Realty has announced that Greg Rodrick is its newest multimillion-dollar producer. Rodrick joined the Suncoast Team in Oct. 2000 and has achieved this level of production in less than one year. Phillip W. Price, MBA, CPA, with the firm of Price and Co., P.A., recently attended the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants' FSU Fall Accounting Conference in Tallahassee. The seminar highlighted updates on federal tax rulings, financial reporting issues and ways to improve efficiency and client services with data extraction software. Crystal River psychotherapist F. Douglas Stephenson, LCSW, BCD, has been recertified as a Board Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work, a national credential issued to advanced practitioners by the American Board of Examiners in clinical social work. BCD recertification is based on the attainment of high levels of continuing mental health education, currency of practice and maintenance of state licensure. Chris Ensing, president of Southern Exposure Construction Inc., was awarded "Builder of the Year" by the Citrus County Builders Association at its annual installation banquet in August. Ensing served as president of the CCBA for the 2000-01 term. He currently serves on the board of directors and is chairman of the CCBA Annual Fishing Tournament. Christine C. Eck, CPA, has recently returned from a practitioner seminar in Gainesville covering small and mid size businesses. The seminar highlighted points in the tax law, which apply to a number of businesses in Citrus County and their owners. Visit www.chriseck.com for further firm information and timely tips. BrieflyEnrico's Italian Ristorante, formerly Toni's Godfather's, is now open from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 3795 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. The restaurant serves authentic Northern and Southern Italian cooking, homemade breads, cakes, cookies and pastries. Fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Phone is 628-3555. Happy Dayz Diner is now open for dining and dancing at 727 U.S. 41 S, Inverness. The restaurant is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week and features Black Angus beef and live '50s music from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday. Phone is 860-1957. SunTrust Banks Inc. has earmarked $1-million for a two-pronged corporate effort to support the American Red Cross' ongoing relief efforts in the wake of the Sept. 11 national tragedy. SunTrust will donate $500,000 directly to the American Red Cross efforts to aid victims of the attacks and is matching employee contributions up to an additional $500,000 as well. The Economic Development Council of Citrus County will hold its 19th annual Bar-B-Que from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 15 at HCR Limestone Ranch in Crystal River. Tickets are $20 per person in advance by Nov. 9, $30 at the gate. Live music, an "open bar saloon," and country and western dress will be part of the program. For information call 795-2000. The Citrus County SCORE Chapter 646 offers free, confidential counseling services to new and existing businesses in the county. The counseling covers a range of business-related topics. For an appointment, call 621-0775. The Homosassa Springs Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours Mixer" is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and will be hosted by Sweetwater Homes in one of the models at 8016 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. The public is encouraged to make inquiries at the Better Business Federation prior to purchasing any goods or services. Consumers may lodge complaints by calling the office for a complaint form weekdays from to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 795-3547 or 307-9222. CalendarWEDNESDAY: Suncoast Business Masters meets at noon Wednesdays at Crystal Paradise Restaurant, 508 N Citrus Ave. in Crystal River. Suncoast Masters networks through leads from members. Only one business of each type is represented. For information, call Dr. William Chaney at 795-5350 or Richard Venticinque at 795-2441. THURSDAY: Homosassa Springs Chamber of Commerce luncheon is at noon at Homosassa Riverside Resort, 5297 S Cherokee Way. Guest speaker will be Susan Gill, supervisor of elections. A promotional table for business cards, brochures or other business information will be provided. Cost is $8. The Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers meets the second Thursday of each month and is open to any professional in the mortgage industry in Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus counties. For information, call John Mince 683-1011 or Denis Burke 564-9006, or e-mail naturefamb@usa.com The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals meetings are on the third Thursday of each month and are open to any accountant or tax professional within the Hernando, Citrus or Pasco counties. For information, call Barbara Tremblay, 795-1532. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central Florida meets on the second Thursday of each month in the Cypress Room in the administration building of Citrus Memorial Hospital. The purpose of the foundation is to grant wishes to children ages 21/2 to 18 that have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Call 621-5437. -- If you have any announcements to share with our readers, please mail the details to Gail Hollenbeck, Citrus Times, 301 W Main St., Inverness, FL 34450.
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