Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center Expands Programs with Barancik Foundation Grant
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 25, 2023Contact: Amanda Just, Communications SpecialistAmanda.Just@LighthouseEducationCenter.org Sarasota, FL - In an effort to further support client families and raise awareness about vision impairment, Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center has expanded programming to include family engagement and increased community relations. Thanks to a generous grant from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, new funding will underwrite a Family Engagement Coordinator and
Our Mother's House announces Annual Wine Tasting
Our Mother’s House announces its annual Wine Tasting! Mark Your Calendars to attend a Wine Tasting, Dinner, Dance, and Live Auction on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Venice Community Center in Venice, Florida.Funds raised at this event will ensure that we are able to offer to support the mothers and children that reside at Our Mother’s House here in Venice, FL. You can make a difference in these families on their journey toward self-sufficiency!To purchase tickets or sponsorships
United Way of South Sarasota County Offering FREE Tax Preparation Services in Venice, North Port, and Englewood Starting February 1
Venice, FL January 20, 2023: United Way of South Sarasota County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides FREE federal income tax preparation to individuals and families with a yearly household income of up to $74,000. Tax preparation is completed by IRS-certified preparers and is by appointment only. Many members of the community are in financial distress this year and need all the assistance they can get. By using the VITA program taxpayers save between $200-$500 on tax preparation costs
Community Health Fair
Community Health Fair Saturday, January 28th 10 AM - 1 PM Laurel Park, 509 Collins Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 Come out and learn about the various programs and services available in your community. Make sure you don't miss out on all the informational booths, screenings, and freebies!
The Venice Chorale Welcomes New Youth Chorus Director
VENICE, FLORIDA – Alyssa Adamson has joined The Venice Chorale as its new Youth Chorus Director. Alyssa is currently an elementary music teacher at Pine View School for the Gifted. She has served as a music teacher for other local schools over the past eight years and is an experienced leader of Musicals, Modern Band and Social Emotional Learning. She has a Master’s in Music Therapy from Florida State University and Bachelor’s in Music-Voice Performance from Florida Southern College. "Alyssa Adamson will
The Venice Symphony Ball: Imagine is Feb. 18
The Venice Symphony will hold its biggest fundraiser and social event of the season, The Venice Symphony Ball: Imagine, February 18 at 6 pm at the Plantation Golf and Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice. “Our Event Chair Barbara Jackson and her committee have been working for months to plan an unforgettable evening that will be even more spectacular than last year’s ball,” said Christine Kasten, President and CEO of The Venice Symphony. “Music Director Troy Quinn and I look forward to seeing everyone
A Letter from Lori Wellbaum Emery, Chairperson, Board of Trustees, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
January 4, 2023I have been privileged to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees for HCA Florida Englewood Hospital for six years. For the past three years, I have served as the chairperson. As my tenure ends, I want to reflect with gratitude on the outstanding accomplishments of the providers, nurses, other caregivers, and leaders in the face of significant challenges over the past few years. Englewood Hospital has expanded access to healthcare to respond to the growing community's needs. They have
LOCAL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL EARNS NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
VENICE | 1400 Center Road, 34292 | 941.493.3600SARASOTA | 27 S. Orange Avenue, 34236 | 941.926.9336 LOCAL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL EARNS NATIONAL CERTIFICATION Venice, FL: Alisa Craton, Assistant Trust Officer, Caldwell Trust Company, was recently awarded the Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA) professional certification from the American Bankers Association. The CTFA certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of wealth management and trust.
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Leaders Honor Caregiver’s Memory through Volunteer Work during National Wreaths Across America Day
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. November 19, 2022 – On National Wreaths Across America Day, leaders from HCA Florida Englewood Hospital joined volunteers at more than 3,400 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad who laid 2.7 million wreaths to show our veterans and their families that we will never forget. Paul Evans, a caregiver who passed in 2022, had previously shared a story about how much it meant to him to honor his father’s service to our country by laying a wreath at his grave. The team was
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital celebrates the completion of a $10 million renovation of Emergency Services
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. November 30, 2022 – HCA Florida Englewood Hospital leadership and caregivers gathered to celebrate the completion of a multi-phase, state-of-the-art Emergency Department renovation. The $10 million, 8,400 square-foot project expands capacity, helping the hospital stay ahead of the health care needs of our growing community and the Southwest Florida region. The number of patient care areas in the Emergency Department has been expanded from eight to 18. The project also includes the
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Nationally Recognized 21 Consecutive Times For Patient Safety by The Leapfrog Group
Englewood, Fla. November 16, 2022 – HCA Florida Englewood Hospital has earned its21st consecutive “A” grade for achieving the highest national standards for patient safety performance.This national distinction celebrates the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. Nationally, 30% of hospitals have earned an “A” for patient safety and only a fraction of those can point to 21 consecutive “A” grades. “Twenty-one consecutive “A” grades is an amazing distinction to
HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL PROUD TO BE PART OF HCA HEALTHCARE, A 2022 WORLD’S MOST ETHICAL COMPANY
Ethisphere recognition honors companies demonstrating exceptionalleadership and a commitment to integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance and governance practices HCA Florida Englewood Hospital and HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, affiliates of HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, announced that it has been recognized for the 12th time by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2022
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Recognized for Clinical Excellence During Wound Care Awareness Month
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Recognized for Clinical Excellence During Wound Care Awareness Month Englewood, FL, June 22, 2022 –HCA Florida Englewood Hospital’s Wound Care Center was recently awarded the Center of Distinction award by Healogics. The center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including healing rates for diabetic wounds to complex arterial ulcers, and patient satisfaction rates higher than 92%. “Receiving the Center of Distinction award is an honor because
Indigo Pool Patio BBQ inducted into the AQUA 100
Indigo Pool Patio BBQ has been inducted into the AQUA 100, an exclusive honor bestowed to just 10 North American pool and spa retailers each year. Indigo Pool Patio BBQ Owners Pat and Michelle Ireland have been building and remodeling swimming pools since the company’s inception in 2008. The idea to expand the business into the retail market came in 2012, when they saw a client's need for quality patio furniture, grills, outdoor kitchens, pool chemicals, parts and accessories after their pool projects
Indigo Pool Patio BBQ Inducted into AQUA 100
Indigo Pool Patio BBQ is proud to announce it has been inducted into the AQUA 100, an exclusive honor bestowed to just 10 North American pool and spa retailers each year. The AQUA 100, presented by AQUA Magazine, is an industry-leading competition designed to honor excellence in pool and spa retail. In light of the adversity specialty retailers of all kinds have faced over the past decade — the rise of online shopping, the pressure of a recession and now, the global pandemic — the AQUA 100 honors the