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Business digestBy GAIL HOLLENBECK
© St. Petersburg Times, WHO'S NEWS: ERA Suncoast Realty has announced that Margi Elson and Gloria Kaminsky are the newest multimillion-dollar producers for 2001. Elson joined the Suncoast team in 1999 and has been a finalist in the ERA Regional Semi-Annual Customer Satisfaction Award. Kaminsky, who was formerly in banking, joined the team in 1991. James Muse, O.D., of the West Coast Eye Institute, P.A., recently attended the "Optometric Update" in Jacksonville. The latest advancements in LASIK were presented along with "Common Pediatric Eye Disorders" and "Retinal Disease Update" as well as information on new combinations of drugs to be released in the future. BrieflySecurity Self Storage/Federal Storage of Lecanto has announced the opening of a new section of garage-style units for storage. The units are in a fenced, gated facility with 24 hour security and video surveillance. The company also offers larger self storage rooms that are fully air-conditioned and climatized. For information call 527-9777. 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 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. 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. 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 The Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers (FAMB) 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 at (352) 666-8225 or e-mail mince@tampabay.rr.com FAMB golf tournament will be held 10:30 a.m. at the Dunes at Seville, 18209 Seville Clubhouse Drive, Brooksville. Phone 352 596-7888. 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 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. For information, call 621-5437. Friday FAMB education seminar will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at the Best Western, Weeki Wachee Resort followed from 4 to 7 p.m. by the trade show. A charity "casino" will also be presented by the Citrus County Lions Club during the trade show. -- 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. To appear in the Business Digest, announcements must be received by noon on the previous Tuesday.
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