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UBER ISP Rapidly Restores Connectivity for EPIC Community

    Englewood, FL – When the EPIC Community Resource Center faced an unexpected closure earlier this year due to property issues at their original Englewood location (as reported by the Sun), the team sprang into action to find a new space — but moving locations came with one major challenge: getting internet and communications back up fast.     That’s where UBER ISP stepped in. With the community relying on EPIC for essential services, waiting weeks for a traditional internet provider to install

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Press Release: Children First Receives Over $230,000 in Grant Funding to Support Children and Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Children First Receives Over $230,000 in Grant Funding to Support Children and Families  SARASOTA, FL (June 24, 2025) – Children First, the exclusive provider of Head Start and Early Head Start services in Sarasota County, is proud to announce more than $170,000 in recent grant funding to support its mission of strengthening children and families. These generous contributions will directly benefit the agency’s comprehensive services, which include early childhood education, family

Grand Living at Wellen Park and the United Way Join for a Micro Mastery Event

Join us for an elegant dinner experience! Welcome to Micro-Mastery, a unique and empowering event designed to inspire donors, and supporters about the mission of United Way of South Sarasota County and equip them to host their own small-scale, high-impact micro-events that will help fund our programs and services. This event provides creative ideas, interactive tools, and motivational messaging to help attendees launch simple gatherings that will make a powerful difference in the lives of the people we

35 Year Commemoration Celebration

Suncoast Center for Independent Living is thrilled to invite you to join us as we commemorate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life. The milestone celebration will be held :  Location: Suncoast Center for Independent Living 3281 17th Street Sarasota, Fl 34235Date : Friday, July 11th , 2025Time:  3:00 PM to 7:00 PM   Please find below the registration

Xpertech Auto Repair Chooses UBER ISP for Reliable Business Connectivity in Englewood, Florida

UBER ISP is proud to welcome Xpertech Auto Repair as a new client, reinforcing our mission to deliver fast, secure, and resilient internet and voice services to businesses throughout Southwest Florida. As hurricane season approaches, Xpertech Auto Repair is taking proactive steps to ensure uninterrupted operations and communication by upgrading to UBER ISP’s enterprise-grade connectivity. With our 100% uptime guarantee and local support team, we’re excited to support a trusted name in the Englewood

Breathwork 4 week series - July 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

We take our breath for granted…it is our first source of life upon leaving the womb and our last measurement of life as we exit from our earthly plane…and yet we give it little thought until it becomes compromised or challenged.  In this enriching Workshop we will explore and learn amazing, powerful and enriching techniques to help us recognize and utilize the great power of the breath…our very own source of energy!  We will meet for 4 consecutive weeks, 45 minute sessions each, and discover this Life

CPC Presents 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Walter Lambert

The Child Protection Center (CPC) proudly awarded its Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Walter Lambert at the annual Blue Ties & Butterflies Gala. This award honors a career dedicated to protecting children, advancing medical knowledge, and leading transformational change within Florida’s child welfare system. Dr. Lambert has served tirelessly for the past 36 years as a beacon of expertise, compassion, and commitment. As a Child Protection Team (CPT) Medical Director and Associate Statewide Medical

The Art of Healthy Boundaries - July 7, 2025 at 1 PM

Are you ready to stop overgiving and start honoring your needs—without guilt?  In this empowering workshop, you’ll learn how societal conditioning disconnects you from your boundaries and how reconnecting with your body helps you make clear, confident decisions.  Through guided exercises and body-based practices, and peer support, you’ll discover how to set healthy boundaries that feel natural and empowering.  Perfect for you if you… Struggle to say “no” without feeling guilty Feel drained by constant

Cacao Ceremony & Crystals: A Harmonizing Journey - July 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Immerse yourself in a heart-centered, transformative experience that blends the sacred tradition of ceremonial cacao with the healing energies of crystals.  This unique gathering is designed to gently open your heart, calm your mind, and harmonize your body and spirit through powerful rituals of emotional and energetic healing.  Guided by Heather Dempsey, a Certified Crystal Healer and professional trainer for Aspiring Crystal Healers, you’ll explore the profound synergy between cacao and crystals—and how

Meaningful Messages with Psychic Medium Connie Fusella - July 13, 2025 at 11 AM - 12:30 PM

Special, Live Demonstration with International Psychic Medium Connie Fusella.  Connie is one of 27 Mediums that have been certified by the Forever Family Foundation which is featured on the Netflix series "Surviving Death".  You can expect her to relay specific details from your loved ones in Spirit including names, physical description, cause of passing, significant months, what they sense since their passing, who is with them, pets that are with them, and much more.  I've experienced Connie's sessions

Crystal Messages Meditation - Unlock Their Wisdom - July 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM - 2 PM

Crystals hold ancient wisdom—but do you know how to receive their messages?  Join us in Venice, Florida for a unique guided crystal meditation session where you’ll attune to the healing energy of crystals and unlock the personal insights and guidance they hold just for you.  Explore how crystal healing supports emotional balance, energy clearing, and spiritual growth, and why the crystals you’re drawn to may actually be choosing you.  In this hands-on event, you’ll: • Learn how to select and work with

Crystals 101 - An introductory/refresher workshop about crystals. - July 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Ever wonder why you’re drawn to certain crystals—or what they’re really trying to offer you?  Step beyond the mystery and into Crystal 101, a fun, eye-opening workshop that shows you exactly how to work with crystals for healing, happiness, love, and abundance.  In this hands-on experience, you’ll: Uncover the hidden properties and healing powers of your favorite crystals Learn the real reason certain crystals seem to “call” to you Explore how to use crystals to boost emotional well-being, attract love,

Introduction to EFT Tapping: Calm Your Mind, Shift Your Emotions, and Find Relief Fast - July 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Introduction to EFT Tapping: Calm Your Mind, Shift Your Emotions, and Find Relief Fast What if you had a simple tool to calm anxiety, reduce stress, and feel more in control—anytime, anywhere?  In this hands-on, interactive workshop, you’ll learn Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping—a powerful method that combines gentle acupressure with focused intention to help release emotional blocks and calm your nervous system.  You’ll leave this workshop fully equipped with a personalized

Cacao Soundscape: Meditative Bliss - July 28, 2025 at 10 AM

Rooted in ancient traditions, this ceremony blends the heart-opening essence of ceremonial cacao with the timeless practice of sound meditation.  As the rich tones and vibrations guide you into a state of mindfulness and presence, the cacao deepens your connection to yourself and the moment.  This sacred gathering offers a profound space for healing, balance, and inner peace, a practice cherished for centuries and now embraced for its modern benefits. Sign-up Link: https://heatheradempsey.as.me/scc

Yoga Nidra (guided meditation with sound bath) - July 30, 2025 at 6 PM - 7:15 PM

This is not a yoga class or a form of physical exercise—it’s a guided inner journey into stillness, restoration, and deep self-awareness.  Yoga Nidra, often called yogic sleep, is a powerful practice of conscious relaxation that invites the body to rest deeply while the mind remains gently alert. Paired with the healing frequencies of sound meditation, this experience supports your physical, emotional, and energetic healing.  During the session, you’ll be guided into a state of deep rest where the body

Suncoast Humane Society Announces New Pet Adoption Hours

IMPORTANT! Suncoast Humane Society Announces New Pet Adoption Hours To better serve our community - especially those with traditional daytime work schedules - Suncoast Humane Society will launch updated adoption hours beginning Monday, June 16, 2025. New Adoption Hours:Tuesday through Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.Closed on Mondays Please note: Clinic, Intake, and Administration hours remain unchanged. We look forward to helping even more pets find loving homes during these extended hours!

Zillow’s 2025 Policy Shifts: What Venice Home Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Zillow’s new listing access standards, rolling out in summer 2025, require listings marketed publicly to be on the MLS within one business day, or they’ll be blocked from Zillow and Trulia after an agent’s third violation. Aimed at promoting transparency, the policy ensures broad MLS exposure, benefiting sellers ready for immediate wide-scale marketing. However, sellers preferring a “coming soon” or local approach before MLS listing may lose visibility if they later join the MLS, potentially missing buyers

Heal Your Inner Child: Guided Support Through Parts Work - June 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Using Internal Family Systems-inspired techniques, this workshop helps you connect with and gently rescue the most vulnerable, unseen parts of yourself.  Learn how to support your inner child with compassion and strength, and feel empowered to continue this healing journey on your own.  Perfect for you if you… Feel stuck in old emotional patterns or you suspect childhood wounds are unhealed Long for more self-compassion and emotional freedom Are ready to create safety and healing for your younger

Caldwell Trust Company Honors Jim Woods’ 20 Years of Board Service with $5,000 Donation to Loveland Center

VENICE, FL – [May 28, 2026] – Caldwell Trust Company is proud to honor James R. “Jim” Woods for 20 years of exceptional service on its board of Directors with a $5,000 donation to the Loveland Center, a nonprofit organization that reflects Woods’ lifelong commitment to community service and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.   Jim Woods joined the Caldwell Trust Company board in 2005 following a distinguished career in higher education, healthcare, and civic

United Way of SSC Receives Award For Legal Aid Initiatives

  We are an inaugural award recipient of The Courage Project- A national initiative recognizing everyday acts of bravery across the country.  The Courage Project celebrates organizations and individuals who stand up for what’s right, help their neighbors, and build stronger, more connected communities. The founding partners of The Courage Project are the CFLeads, the Freedom Together Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Marguerite

Allen Media & Associates celebrates its 20th Anniversary!

When David Allen first shared his plans to open a marketing firm back in 2005, some said he’d never make it. The industry was crowded, the local competition fierce, and many agencies were already well established. But Allen, armed with firsthand industry experience and an unwavering drive, wasn’t deterred. He took a leap of faith, after leaving an Atlanta based corporate sales training position he launched Allen Media & Associates from a modest office in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Allen also expanded

Prepare for Hurricane Season with Internet Resilience from UBER ISP

As hurricane season approaches, maintaining internet connectivity becomes a top priority for businesses across Florida. Storm-related outages can severely disrupt operations, halt productivity, and cause major setbacks. UBER ISP is helping local businesses prepare with its powerful Internet Services Platform—designed to keep you connected no matter what Mother Nature throws your way. Unlike traditional single-provider setups, UBER ISP's platform uses a multi-carrier infrastructure that combines cable,

Child Protection Center Honors Four Foundations With Sapphire Award

The Child Protection Center (CPC) proudly presented the Sapphire Award at its annual Blue Ties & Butterflies gala in April, Child Abuse Prevention Month, to four exceptional foundations. The foundations were honored for their enduring support and leadership, which have helped shape the agency's 45-year legacy in the fight against child abuse.  In celebration of CPC’s 45th anniversary, the Sapphire Award—named after the traditional 45th anniversary gem—was created to recognize long-standing community

UBER ISP is proud to announce Reliable Cabinet Designs to our ever-growing family of satisfied customers.

UBER ISP is proud to announce the addition of Reliable Cabinet Designs to our ever-growing family of satisfied customers. Known for our Always On, Always Connected promise, we are dedicated to delivering reliable internet and telecommunications solutions that keep businesses running smoothly and efficiently. These new partnerships reflect our unwavering commitment to providing the connectivity that drives innovation and success in the modern business world.   Reliable Cabinet Designs, located in