Hernando County business digest [St. Petersburg Times, Fla.]

July 17--Briefly

Winn-Dixie is in the process of remodeling its Hernando County stores.

The store at 11092 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, was recently completed, and A Taste of Winn-Dixie event was held on July 9 to showcase the improvements.

The remodeling of the store on Broad Street in Brooksville should be complete later this summer.

For information, call (407) 578-4000.

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Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, has again earned the designation of accredited chest pain center from the Society of Chest Pain Centers. Oak Hill was the first hospital in Hernando and Citrus counties to receive the initial accreditation.

This accreditation is the highest level the society awards and was given after an intense review of the interventional cardiology services provided at Oak Hill.

Who's news

Dr. Kelvin W. Gorrell, a board-certified anesthesiologist and diplomat in anti-aging medicine, has relocated his practice to Village Square Plaza, 5119 Commercial Way, Spring Hill.

Gorrell has maintained a private practice since 2003 in the Lutz and Wesley Chapel area. His office was previously located at 3939 Chevel Blvd., Lutz.

The Gorrell Institute offers pain management, anti-aging medicine, nutracuticals and cosmecuticals, weight loss and education.

For information, call toll-free 1-800-788-1444.

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Terry Weaver, CEO, and Chuck Wilson, president, of Wilson Technology Group, 24332 Dorsey Smith Road, Brooksville, were presenters at the 2010 Florida Health Care Association Conference in Orlando on July 7 and 8. More than 1,000 long-term care professionals and 100 exhibitors attended.

The program included information about the selection, implementation and support of an electronic health record system. Weaver, who previously owned and operated GeriCare Associates in South Florida, specializes in health care administration, holds a master's degree in geriatric care management, has maintained certifications in geriatric care management and gerontology, and is licensed in nursing home administration.

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Brooksville resident John Roy has opened a home-based Organo Gold franchise, offering a healthy brand of coffee. Roy and his five-member team, called the Coffee Clubbers, operate in Hernando, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk counties.

For information or to contact Roy, call (352) 442-7593.

Events

The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will offer a two-day workshop, "Maximizing Your Time," from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday and July 27 at the chamber's training room, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville.

Participants will gain practical tips to help assess their time-management effectiveness and create a personal plan for improving their skills in key areas. Each participant will receive his or her own personalized "time mastery profile."

The workshop will be conducted by Lori Bainum, a corporate trainer specializing in communication, team building, leadership and motivational speaking.The course is open to the public. The cost is $99 for chamber members and $129 for nonmembers. A certificate of completion will be awarded to those participants who compete both days of the workshop. For information or to register, call (352) 796-0697, ext. 228, or send e-mail to [email protected].

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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting for Aflac at noon Wednesday at Cortez Community Bank, 13080 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. For information, call Paul Mausz at (407) 739-2555.

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Hernando Biz ... Net-Connecting for You, a networking group, will meet at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Course Lane, Spring Hill. A minimal dues structure is in place. Members are asked to attend at least three meetings a month and order breakfast from the menu. New members are welcome. Contact Sallie at (352) 428-3647 or [email protected].

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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday for staff training.

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Green World Path, 1665 Donto Way, Brooksville, will offer a free educational program on horse breeding at 6 p.m. Thursday. The speakers will be Donna and Bob Defelice, ranchers and horse breeders with Sundance Farms in Brooksville. The class will offer information, as well as a PowerPoint presentation, on the business of horse breeding (Rocky Mountain and Kentucky Mountain breeds) and ranching. Staffers will offer tours of the facility and garden. For directions, call (352) 799-0200.

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Superior Bank, 1300 Pinehurst Drive, Spring Hill, will host Garage Sale Mania from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and continuing each Friday in July.

Space is available for those wishing to set up a table in the parking lot for $5. The fee will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

For information, call Tammy LaValle, Superior Bank branch manager, at (352) 666-5200.

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Nature Coast Business Professionals, a nonexclusive networking group, will meet at 8 a.m. Friday at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Course Lane, Spring Hill.

The group's goal is to develop long-term relationships with other business professionals. There are no membership fees.

The group meets every Friday. Call Deborah Cutlip at (352) 684-9137 or go to naturecoastbusinessprofessionals.com.

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The Association of Fundraising Professionals Nature Coast Chapter will meet at 1 p.m. July 27 at Carrabba's Italian Grill, 16525 Pointe Village Drive, Lutz.

The speaker will be Jeff Webb, president, and associate Debbie Wolfe of Jeff Webb Communications, who will speak on "Internet Marketing: Reinforcing Your Brand Online."

The association represents more than 30,000 members in 206 chapters around the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.

The Nature Coast Chapter was chartered in 2009 and includes members throughout Pasco and Hernando counties.

The meeting is open to members and nonmembers. Cost is $25 and includes lunch. Advance registration and payment are required. Visit afp-naturecoast.org or call Craig McCart, chapter president, at (727) 834-5479.

Mail business announcements to Jean Hayes, Business Digest, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613-6174. You may e-mail items to [email protected] or fax them to (352) 754-6133. Photos are published as space permits; they will not be returned.

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