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2024 Spring Fling Skim Jam
Spring Fling Skim Jam Nokomis Beach, Florida May 18-19, 2024Pro/Am Skimboard Competition on the Skim USA Tour Raffles & Prizes for all competitors!Friday, May 17 - FREE Skim Clinic hosted by Alley Oop Skim Camps 5:00 PM at Nokomis Beach, FLProfessional riders Yahir Valencia, Gerardo Valencia, Zack Carter, Sydney Pizza, Casey Kiernan, John Akerman, Dylan Duncan, Naji Taha and more will be in attendance.REGISTER NOW! liveheats.com/events/205670
Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival Launches Ticket Sales
Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival Launches Ticket Sales Early ticket sales available beginning Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 SARASOTA, FL, April 16th, 2024 ā On April 17th, 2024, the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival will launch early ticket sales for the one-day music festival taking place on December 7th, 2024, at the new Waterside Park in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. This exciting event promises to be a day filled with electrifying performances by award-winning, nationally and internationally touring blues
COLUMN: Our mission is to promote business growth, success
COLUMN: Our mission is to promote business growth, successThis commentary was featured in the Venice Gondolier on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Kathy Lehner President & CEO Venice Area Chamber of Commerce As we enter the second fiscal quarter, itās a good time to update you on what has been happening at the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to āPromote Business Growth and Success.ā They say a strong business community is truly a strong community, and the Venice Area Chamber is there every
Children First Leaders Honored by Regional Association, Representing 170,000 Children and Families Across Southeastern U.S.
Children First is proud to announce that an agency parent and two of the agencyās employees have been recognized by the Region IV Head Start Association for their impact in elevating excellence across the Head Start Community.As the exclusive provider of Head Start and Early Head Start services for Sarasota County, Children First serves nearly 1,100 individuals daily at multiple sites across Sarasota, Venice, and North Port. The agency has been ranked in the top 1% of more than 1,800 programs nationwide and
Award Winning Pool Builder - Indigo Pool Patio BBQ
Indigo Pool Patio BBQ, your trusted leader for new pool construction in North Port, Venice, Nokomis, Osprey, Sarasota, and Englewood, Florida. Since 2008, we've been crafting dream pools and elevating outdoor living spaces for homeowners in Sarasota County. Imagine: Sun-kissed days spent splashing in your own private pool, balmy evenings grilling under the stars, and laughter echoing across a beautifully designed outdoor living space. At Indigo Pool Patio BBQ, we turn that dream into reality for Sarasota
2024 ELEMENTARY STEAM WEEKLY SUMMER CAMPS - SCF VENICE IN JUNE AND JULY
2024 ELEMENTARY STEAM WEEKLY SUMMER CAMPS - SCF VENICE IN JUNE AND JULYSCF Venice is hosting eight weeks of STEAM camps for elementary-age kids this summer 2024!These camps offer educational enrichment and hands-on activities focusing on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Each week a different theme will be explored, offering a unique experience to campers regardless of how many weeks they attend. Please complete the 2024 STEAM Camp Packet and email to LifelongLearning@SCF.edu. Fee
A Matter of Balance Program
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Instructed By Kelly Ward Mondays, April 22 - June 17 9 AM - 11 AM Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Room E, Venice, FL 34285 Open to the PublicA Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help people learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels.YOU WILL LEARN TO:View falls as controllableSet goals for increasing activityMake changes to reduce fall risks at homeExercise to increase strength and
Healthgrades adds Patient Safety Excellence Award to the list of recognitions given to HCA Florida Englewood Hospital in 2024
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. March 13, 2024 ā HCA Florida Englewood Hospital announced today that it has been awarded a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Awardā¢ for the sixth year by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awardsā¢ recognize the nationās leading hospitals across 18 specialty care areas ā recipient hospitals represent the top hospitals in the country for each specialty. Englewood Hospital has been among the Top 10% in the nation every year
START of SC Fundraiser to Benefit Beauty Bridge Foundation
Sponsored by START of SC, Inc. Fundraiser to Benefit Beauty Bridge Foundation | beautybridge.org May 14, 2024 from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Pelican Point Golf & Country Club $55 includes Lunch and Donation | $25.00 is tax deductible Beauty Bridge Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has been chosen by START of SC, Inc. for its commitment to enhancing the self-esteem of vulnerable women through complimentary beauty services provided by volunteer cosmetologists. DeDe Caldwell, the founder, works in
Community Leader Erin Halstead Named Chair of the HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Board of Trustees
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. February 8, 2024 ā Erin Halstead has been named chairperson for the Board of Trustees for HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. Additionally, Jaclyn Nadler, M.D., has been appointed to a three-year term as a board member. Both are leaders in the community and their professional roles. They will advise hospital leadership on quality and operations. The board follows standards set by The Joint Commission, a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety through the accreditation of
Annual Village On The Isle Golf Tournament
Come Join us at our Annual Village On The Isle Golf Tournament held at the Founders Club in Sarasota on April 22nd. Please consider sponsoring this fabulous charitable event to benefit the Village On The Isle Foundation and community! Below are our sponsorship opportunities: Golf Tournament Registration ā Village on the Isle
Heart Transplant Recipient Steven Bradley Encourages Others to Live Every Day with Gratitude
Steven Bradley, a 63-year-old Florida resident, encourages others to live every day with gratitude. He shared his story of survival with community members attending a recent Wellness Series event hosted by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. Thirty years ago, Steven was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a thickening of the lower main pumping chamber of the heart (the left ventricle). He is a grateful heart recipient today, providing hope to other patients needing transplants. In April 2022,
A Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Class at Nokomis Community Park
A Matter of Balance Fall Prevention ClassWHEN: Tuesdays, March 19 - May 7, 8-week seriesTIME: 1 PM - 3 PM WHERE: Nokomis Community Park, 234 Nippino Trail East, Nokomis, FL 34275Falls are the leading cause of injury death, traumatic brain injury and hip fractures among older adults. Thus, fall prevention is top priority of the Florida Department of Health's community health improvement plan. We are working together with Sarasota County Aging Services to reduce the number of visits to the ER due to
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Demonstrates Commitment to Community Through Volunteering and Giving in 2023
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. January 11, 2024 ā HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is proud to announce its remarkable impact on Charlotte and Sarasota Counties in 2023 through the dedicated volunteer efforts of its colleagues, strategic partnerships and generous donations. Joe Rudisill, CEO of HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, expressed enthusiasm about the hospitalās impact, stating, āNot only do we provide compassionate care for the patients that visit our hospital, but we also strive to make the community where we live
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County and participated in Women Build to help build stronger communities and healthier tomorrows in our region.Watch the video ENGLEWOOD, Fla. October 30, 2023 ā Many families can only dream of is a space to feel welcome and safe. A backyard for children to play in. A new beginning. A place to call home. HCA Florida Englewood Hospital CEO Joe Rudisill and a team of women caregivers donned hard hats, gloves and swung
Joe Rudisill named Chief Executive Officer for HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
Joe Rudisill joined HCA Florida Englewood Hospital today as the new chief executive officer (CEO). He brings more than 16 years of healthcare leadership and operations experience.Rudisill comes to HCA Florida Englewood Hospital from Mission Hospital, an 815-bed HCA Healthcare facility in Asheville, North Carolina,ā where he served as chief operating officer (COO) for the past four years. He oversaw various services, including burn, emergency department, facilities, laboratory, medical transport, oncology,
2023-2024 Rediscover Floridaland Seasonal Exhibit
2023-2024 Rediscover Floridaland Seasonal Exhibit Runs from October 9, 2023 to July 31, 2024 Located at: Venice Museum, 351 Nassau Street South Hours: Monday - Wednesday 10 AM - 4 PM and 1st and 3rd Saturday, October though April 11 AM - 3 PM 941-486-2487 - www.venicemuseum.org
Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club surprised a patient at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital on National Grateful Patient Day
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. September 8, 2023 ā On National Grateful Patient Day, members of the Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club made a surprise visit to Virginia Marie Frig, a patient at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. The club has launched a project to improve lives in the community which will have an effect globally. They have started at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital where they will present beautiful bouquets of flowers to three unexpecting patients monthly. After spending time visiting with Virginia, President
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital will host a Wellness Series sharing education on the basics of organ, eye and tissue donation.
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. August 10, 2023 ā The monthly Wellness Series hosted by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital continues with āThe Basics of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donationā on Thursday, August 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Suncoast Auditorium at 779 Medical Drive in Englewood. Every year, more than 33,000 men, women and children receive the gift of a lifesaving organ transplant and every 10 minutes, someoneās name is added to the National Transplant waiting list. Organ donation
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital held a Back-to-School Supply Drive for caregivers and nursing students
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. August 2, 2023 ā HCA Florida Englewood Hospital helped nursing students and students of caregivers prepare for the new school year by hosting a "We Show Up School Supply Drive" throughout the month of July. The hospital collected enough backpacks and school supplies to provide 13 students a quick start on their back-to-school needs. You will usually see volunteer Stew Kessler on the courtesy cart shuttling patients and visitors around the Englewood Hospital campus. Today, he made a
City of North Port Leaders Toured the Freestanding HCA Florida Emergency Planned for Wellen Park
City of North Port leaders Mayor Barbara Langdon and City Manager Jerome Fletcher took time to tour the HCA Florida Tamiami Trail Emergency at 150 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte to get a preview of the freestanding emergency facility planned for Wellen Park. Watch the video for the complete story. The newly opened 10,820 square foot facility is a part of HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with full services including laboratory, x-rays, CT scanning and
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. July 7, 2023 ā HCA Florida Englewood Hospital has received the American Heart Associationās Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plusquality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital to host āHip, Hip, Hooray! Relief for Hip Pain,ā a Wellness Series lunch and learn.
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. April 26, 2023 ā The monthly Wellness Series hosted by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital continues with āHip, Hip, Hooray! Relief for Hip Painā on Wednesday, July 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Community Room at the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce at 597 S. Tamiami Trail in Venice."Hip pain is common in adults and can have a dramatic impact on your daily life," said CEO Steve Young. "This Wellness Series event will provide insight on traditional methods to treat
HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals donate CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports Training kits to Charlotte County Public Schools
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. June 21, 2023 ā You never know when you will have an opportunity to save a life. According to the American Heart Association, 70% of cardiac arrests happen in homes. Of those, only 40% receive the immediate help that they need before professional help arrives. Hands-only CPR has been shown to be as effective in the first few minutes as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public. During National CPR Week, Michael Ehrat, market lead and CEO of HCA Florida Fawcett
A walk in a nurseās shoes highlights local nurses at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. May 26, 2023 ā Exceptional care for patients is built on the selfless acts of comfort and kindness from nurses and other frontline caregivers on a daily basis. They see patients through their weakest and most vulnerable hours. During Nurses Week, HCA Healthcare West Florida Division Vice President of Nursing Operations Elaine Polaski spent a morning "walking in a nurse's shoes" at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. She traded in her business attire for nursing scrubs and laced up a new pair
The Children of Caregivers Visit HCA Florida Englewood Hospital for Take Your Child to Work Day
Children of caregivers at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital took part in āTake Your Child to Work Dayā, an annual event to celebrate with families on campus. The group learned about how their parents care for patients, how to āeat the rainbowā from a registered dietician, used a scanner to find a vein in their arm, participated in a hand-washing demonstration, saw the four chambers of a heart on a screen and heard their own heartbeat with a stethoscope.The kids took time to design and deliver get-well cards to