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By HERNANDO TODAY STAFF

Published: August 11, 2008

Let's Eat! Spring Hill is seeking investor or sale of store

SPRING HILL Let's Eat! at Silverthorn Square is selling its store or seeking a new investment partner. In the last year, at least six businesses have shut down at that shopping center, which is located at 14257 Powell Road. The owners — Emery and Norma Foote and Mark and Cheryl Whittaker — said the change was due to "personal reasons." For more information, call the Let's Eat! home officeat813-258-0555 or send an e-mail to franchising@letseatdinner.com.

Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope appoints Molinari

ZEPHYRHILLS Florida Cancer Institute–New Hope recently announced the appointment of Mimma Molinari as front office supervisor for its Zephyrhills center at 38010 Medical Center Ave. Molinari lives in Spring Hill and comes to the organization from H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic and the Malignant Hematology outpatient clinic. She worked for six years in a variety of positions as a medical assistant, certified phlebotomist, EKG technician and in a senior patient service representative role. Prior to working at Moffitt, she also served as an office manager for six years in a private physician's office in New York. Molinari will supervise the front office team at Florida Cancer Institute–New Hope's Zephyrhills location as well as the administration of the Zephyrhills center and various patient service duties.

She can be reached at 813-783-1676. Florida Cancer Institute–New Hope is affiliated with US Oncology, the nation's largest health care services network dedicated exclusively to cancer treatment and research. Today the US Oncology network is affiliated with more than 1,000 physicians practicing in nearly 500 locations in 38 states. For more information, visit www.FloridaCancerInstitute-NewHope.com or call toll free 888-206-0054.

Spring Hill man is marketing director at Creative Poly Designs

SPRING HILL Doug Ruthenberg of Creative Poly Designs in Spring Hill recently announced Brad Smith, of Spring Hill, has assumed the company's marketing/sales director position. Smith comes to Creative Poly Designs with a background in sales and marketing from Valpak of Tampa Bay, a division of Cox Enterprises. Prior to that, he was involved with radio broadcasting in Ohio for more than 25 years. The company's products have been traditionally used for exterior applications, such as columns, door and window trim and arches. Creative Poly Designs also has the ability to create decorative trim, crown molding, medallions and more for the interior of homes. For more information, visit www.creativepolydesignsinc.com or stop by the office at 10453 Tillery Road. The phone number is 686-4313. The company's showroom is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Verizon Wireless completes 3G boost across Florida

TAMPA Verizon Wireless has completed enhancements to its most advanced 3G high-speed wireless network (EV-DO Rev. A) throughout Florida, allowing customers to browse the Internet, download music, send e-mail and multi-media messages and access other advanced wireless services more reliably and at even faster broadband speeds. The enhancements to the EV-DO Rev.

A network — which stands for Evolution Data Optimized, Revision A — took nearly two years and entailed installing the most advanced hardware and software on thousands of cell sites in the Verizon Wireless network in Florida, as well as updating and optimizing technology in five Verizon Wireless regional network switching facilities throughout the state.

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 68.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 70,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone. For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com.

To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Ribbon cuttings are scheduled for this week

The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have the following ribbon-cutting ceremonies this week:

J&M Limo Services — 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the chamber office, located at 4044 Commercial Way in Spring Hill. For more information, call Thomas or Christine Hall at 688-2999.

Compass Bank — 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at 7205 Forest Oaks Blvd., in Spring Hill. For more information, call Judy Drumheller at 686-5930.

Candidates Forum will take place Thursday

BROOKSVILLE The Greater Hernando County Chamber Of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will present the 2008 Candidates Forum at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 14. The event will take place at the County Commissioners Chambers, located at 20 North Main State forum is open to the public.

There will be a meet and greet with the candidates beginning at 5 p.m. The questioning panel consists of Hernando Today editor Chris Wessel and Hernando Times editor Michael Konrad. The forum will be broadcast live on Channel 622 and simulcast on WWJB 1450 AM.

This event is sponsored by the Hernando County Association of Realtors, Hernando Builders Association and Hernando Progress. For more information, call the chamber office at 796-0697.

Caregiver Support Group will meet Thursday

SPRING HILL Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope will hold its Caregiver Support Group at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. The group meets the second Thursday of every month at the Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope's Spring Hill Center, located at 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203 in the Medical Arts Building next to Spring Hill Hospital. For more information call Dorothy Hiller at 688-7744.

Dixon to be guest speaker at Aug. 18 Support Group

SPRING HILL Oak Hill Hospital recently announced Karen Dixon, physician's assistant-certified, will be a guest speaker at Oak Hill Hospital's bimonthly Healthy Hearts support group. Dixon is a P.A. in cardiovascular surgery and has been with HCA-The Health Care Company for more than 16 years. She came to Oak Hill Hospital from Regional Medical Center, Bayonet Point. She has been with Oak Hill since the opening of the Heart Institute. Dixon is a graduate of Washington University in Washington, D.C. Her topic of discussion will be "Cardiovascular Anatomy and Disease." The Heart Institute at Oak Hill offers a bimonthly support group open to anyone looking for information on cardiac disease. The meeting will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Enrichment Center at Oak Hill Hospital, located at 11375 Cortez Blvd. The purpose of the support group is to provide information and answer questions about the heart. For more information, call 597-6331 or visit www.OakHillHospital.com.

All About IBS seminar will be held Aug. 20

BROOKSVILLE The Hernando Endoscopy and Surgery Center announced it will continue its popular seminar series at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, when Dr. Ramu Chalasani presents "All About IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)." The seminar will be presented at Hernando Medical Park Conference Center, located at 12208 Cortez Blvd. Refreshments will be served, but seating is limited and reservations are required. For reservations and information, call 352-596-4999. The Hernando Endoscopy and Surgery Center is the oldest independently owned out-patient surgery center in Hernando County and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). It is located at 12180 Cortez Blvd. For more information, visit www.MyHESC.com.

Annual Truck Night Explosion to be

held Aug. 23

SPRING HILL The Hernando Builders Association will present its Annual Truck Night Explosion at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Palace Grand, located at 275 Della Court. There will be a variety of prizes, including a 2008 truck, 2008 car, Harley Davidson motorcycle, Wave Runners, all-terrain vehicles or $20,000 in cash. There will be other prizes given away all night valued from $50 to $800. Tickets are $100 each, which includes dinner for two and entry into the reverse drawing for the grand prize. Seating is limited so ticket holders must RSVP to attend the event. For more information or to purchase a ticket, call the HBA office at 596-1114.

Jazzercise will host free open house Aug. 25, 26

SPRING HILL Local Jazzercise instructors Becky Mooneyham and Tracie Morse will offer a countywide free-for-all Jazzercise Open House Monday, Aug. 25 and Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Spring Hill Jazzercise, located at 1283 Kass Circle, and Brooksville Jazzercise Center, located at 422 S. Broad St. Open house festivities will include information on the Jazzercise program and a free workout. Admission is free to everyone and participants should dress to exercise. Refreshments will be served. Special registration discounts will be offered during Open House. For more information, call Mooneyham at 442- 8595 for Spring Hill times or Morse at 796-4796 for Brooksville times. The 60-minute Jazzercise class includes a warm-up, high-energy aerobic routines, muscle-toning and cool-down stretch segment. Jazzercise combines elements of dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and more to create programs for people of every age and fitness level. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility. For worldwide class information, visit www.jazzercise.com or call 1-800-FIT-IS-IT.

Look Good Feel Better Support Group will

meet Aug. 30

SPRING HILL The Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope will hold its Look Good Feel Better Support Group at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30. The Group meets the third Wednesday of every month at the Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope's Spring Hill Center, located at 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203 in the Medical Arts Building next to Spring Hill Hospital. For more information, call Peggy Dome at 352-688-7744.

Texas Roadhouse will accept Bennigan's cards this month

WESLEY CHAPEL Those Bennigan's and Steak and Ale gift cards still have some value. Starting last week, all Florida Texas Roadhouse restaurants will exchange Bennigan's and Steak and Ale gift cards for a free entrée certificate. Guests can take the gift cards to any of the nine Florida Texas Roadhouse restaurants, including the Wesley Chapel location, and it will be exchanged for a free entrée certificate. There is no limit on which menu item a customer can choose, but there is a maximum of one card per table. The offer expires Saturday, Aug. 30. The restaurant also will exchange the cards through the mail by calling guest relations at 1-800-TEX-ROAD. The chain has restaurants in Gainesville, Lake City, Milton, Orlando, Ocoee, Orange Park, Wesley Chapel, Melbourne, and Palm Bay. The Brooksville location at the corner of Mariner Boulevard and State Road 50 will open next year.

Bayonet Point will offer free prostate

screenings Sept. 3

HUDSON Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will be offering a free prostate screening from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3. Screenings consist of a PSA (prostate specific antigen) and DRE (digital rectal exam) performed by board certified physicians. Appointments are required. To make your appointment, call 727-869-5498 or 1-888-741-5119, 24 hours a day.

Prostate Cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. Regular prostate check-ups are recommended for men beginning at age 50. Yearly check-ups are recommended for men 40 and older who have either a family history of prostate cancer or for African-American men who are more likely to develop prostate cancer. Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is a 290-bed acute care facility located in Hudson. Home of the nationally acclaimed Heart Institute, more than 335 physicians, 950 employees and 500 volunteers comprise the integrated healthcare delivery team. Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has been designated a 100 Top Hospital seven years by Thomson 100 Top Hospital (formerly Solucient), and has been named twice (1999 and 2002) by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's Best Hospitals in heart surgery. Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has received national certification as a Primary Stroke Center from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO); Approved Community Cancer Program by the College of Surgeons and has the only Accredited Chest Pain Center in Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. For more information, visit www. rmchealth.com or www.heartoftampa.com.

Summit for Youth scheduled for Sept. 30

SPRING HILL The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee and other community service partners are sponsoring the first-ever Summit for Youth.

The event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 30. This Summit is a think-tank opportunity for key community partners, social service agencies and the school district to come together to brainstorm solutions to improve key indicators for our youth in the areas of graduation rate, substance use/abuse, teen pregnancy and violence/abuse/neglect. Anyone interested in participating in one of the working committees is encouraged to contact Tracy Echols at success@theabundanceadvantage.com or 352-277-3322. There are $250 and $100 sponsorship opportunities available.

Sponsorships, booths still available for Oct. 18 Health Fair

BROOKSVILLE Sponsorships and booths are still available for the fourth Annual Hernando County Health Fair, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 18. The annual event has drawn as many as 2,000 visitors. Various sponsorship packages are available starting at $500. The Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582, located at 14494 Cortez Blvd.

More than 65 local health care businesses share information, give demonstrations and provide free health screenings for the community. Interior booths are available for $135 and a limited number of outside booths also will be available for $110. Complimentary samples from local food establishments will be available as well as live music and entertainment.

Flu shots will be offered for $25 each (Medicare and most insurances will be accepted). Current presenting sponsors include Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville and Spring Hill Regional Hospitals, the Nature Coast Community Health Center, Elks Brooksville Lodge 2582 and Hernando County Health Department. Media sponsors include Hernando Today, WWJB AM Radio, TBO.com and News Channel 8 On Your Side. Additional major sponsors include THE Bus, Hernando Orthopedic and Spinal Surgery, Medicare Health Options LLC and Wellcare. For more information, call Denise Nohejl at 352-544-5206.

Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central meets

every Thursday

SPRING HILL The Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central meets every Thursday throughout the year at the Wellington Clubhouse, located at 400 Wexford Road. Past Rotarians always are welcome to visit. Those interested in becoming a member are encouraged to have lunch with group members at 11:45 a.m. every Thursday. For more information, call Brooks Edwards at 666-4107 or Josh Kelly at 666-0068. The Web site is located at www.shcrotary.com.

Chamber offers marketing opportunity

SPRING HILL The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce is offering its members the opportunity to market their business with table top space at any of the upcoming monthly membership meetings. The cost for the table top is $50. For more information, call the chamber at 796-0697.

Dawn Center offers free speaker's bureau

SPRING HILL The Dawn Center, Hernando County's domestic and sexual violence shelter, has a free speaker's bureau available to organizations that are interested. Advocates at the center can offer seminars on domestic and sexual abuse and keys to prevention.

For more information, call Morgan Moeller at 592-1288.

Local women's business network meets twice per month

SPRING HILL The Hernando County Home Business Women's Network group meets twice a month. The Spring Hill Chapter meets on the first and third Wednesday and the Brooksville Chapter meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. This is a non-compete group for women who are home-based, own their own store or office and are entrepreneurs.

The members network to help one another promote products and services as well as helping in the community. For more information on meeting times and locations, visit www.hchomebusinesswomensnetwork.com.

Business Briefcase, compiled by Tony Holt, is published each Monday. News releases must be received by the Wednesday before the desired publication date. Items of interest include employee promotions, company openings, closings, expansions and relocations, business celebrations, classes, lectures and special events. Send news to Hernando Today, 15299 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, Fla. 34613, or e-mail them to wholt@hernandotoday.com.

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