The Child Protection Center (CPC) is proud to welcome the Police Chief of the Venice Police Department, Andrew Leisenring, to its Board of Directors. With over two decades of experience as a dedicated law enforcement professional and his longtime advocacy for child safety, Leisenring brings invaluable experience and a deep commitment to CPC’s mission of preventing child abuse before it occurs and supporting survivors. Leisenring’s connection to CPC began through his work as a police officer and
Please join us in our annual Grand Health Fair at Grand Living at Wellen Park on 4/10/25 from 2-4pm! No need to register. Discover local area vendors, join in on a fitness class, or get your blood pressure checked!
This April, the Child Protection Center, Inc. (CPC) joins organizations nationwide in recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month, urging the community to take action in safeguarding children. With nearly 600,000 children experiencing abuse or neglect each year in the U.S., CPC is emphasizing the importance of education and community awareness to stop abuse before it starts. CPC is a leader in child abuse prevention in Sarasota and DeSoto counties and runs the Personal Safety and Community
Ensuring Business Continuity Through Any Storm At UBER ISP, we understand that uninterrupted connectivity is essential for your business—especially during extreme weather events. That’s why our Unified Bandwidth Enhanced Resiliency Internet Services Platform is designed to keep you online before, during, and after the storm. How UBER ISP Keeps Your Business Connected Multi-Carrier ConnectivityWe integrate multiple internet providers—including satellite and 5G—so if one network fails, another takes
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Reconnect with nature: Free outdoor yoga session at the Garden of the Five SensesNORTH PORT, FL—Step outside, breathe in the fresh air and experience the healing power of nature! North Port Parks & Recreation is excited to invite you to a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the beautiful Garden of the Five Senses, 4299 Pan American Blvd. In celebration of National Park RX Day, this free event is open to all—participants must be 12 years or older.As more health
UBER ISP, a leading provider of high-speed business internet and telecommunications solutions, is proud to announce Arnold Insurance as the newest addition to its growing family of satisfied clients. Located in the heart of Port Charlotte, Arnold Insurance is a trusted name in providing comprehensive coverage and peace of mind to individuals and businesses alike. Specializing in Home, Flood and Auto Insurance. Experience insurance like never before! With this partnership, UBER ISP will equip Arnold
UBER ISP is excited to welcome a new business, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, to our growing network of customers who trust us to keep them Always On, Always Connected. As a leader in reliable internet and telecommunications services, we take pride in empowering local companies with the connectivity they need to thrive in today’s digital-driven marketplace. From small businesses to large enterprises, UBER ISP is dedicated to delivering fast, dependable, and scalable solutions tailored to meet the
Why UBER ISP Prioritizes Chamber Membership: Staying Always On, Always Connected In today’s fast-paced world, businesses thrive on connections—both online and offline. For UBER ISP, a dedicated provider of reliable, high-speed internet services, being a member of the local Chambers of Commerce in North Port, Englewood, Sarasota, and Venice, Florida, is not just about business development; it’s about fostering relationships, building trust, and contributing to community success. Here's
City Commission approves referendum questions for May 13 special electionNORTH PORT, FL - The City Commission on Tuesday finalized five referendum questions that will be placed on the ballot for North Port voters in a May 13 special election.City voters will be asked to consider the following:1. Debt Issuance to Respond to Declared Emergency or Disaster The City Charter does not allow the City to issue any debt without first obtaining voter approval, which can create significant delays, most crucially
Youth Musical Arts Academy Announces 2025 Summer Band Camp North Port, FL – The Youth Musical Arts Academy of North Port is thrilled to announce its Summer Band Camp, taking place June 16 through June 26, 2025. Designed for students entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grade, this exciting camp offers a unique opportunity for young musicians to explore the world of music under the guidance of skilled local band directors. Homeschool students are welcome to join, and residency in North Port is not
Field With Love All-Natural Pet TreatsAvailable at Shop Local North Port Market and Healthy Pet Products!! Where love meets quality for your furry best friends! At Field With Love, every pet treat is lovingly handcrafted using limited, healthy ingredients to keep tails wagging and hearts happy. From baking to dehydrating to freeze-drying, we do it all ourselves to ensure premium quality for your furry companions. Driven by a passion for pet wellness, Field With Love is committed to using only the finest
Having a 'ruff' day? This will make you smile. For 15 years, pet therapy dogs and their handlers have been valued members of the animal therapy program at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. They visit the hospital three times monthly and have touched countless lives of patients, their loved ones and care teams. To celebrate International Dog Day, hospital colleagues collected seven boxes of food and supplies for the Suncoast Humane Society, which provides this service. The canine caregivers enjoyed a party
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. March 5, 2024 – Two years ago, Tom Roberts suffered a heart attack and had successful bypass surgery. Since then, he's lived an active life in Southwest Florida, golfing, biking and taking up tennis. During a routine visit to the cardiologist recently, evidence of carotid artery disease was found even though he had no symptoms. Carotid artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in one or two main arteries that come directly from the heart and provide blood to the brain. If left
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. February 8, 2024 – 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
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,
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. January 11, 2024 – 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 hospital’s impact, stating, “Not 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 and participated in Women Build to help build stronger communities and healthier tomorrows in our region.Watch the video ENGLEWOOD, Fla. October 30, 2023 – 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
Dan O’Leary, M.D., has been awarded the prestigious Dighton C. Packard Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to Emergency Medicine. Dr. O’Leary has dedicated his career to helping patients in their most vulnerable moments, and his unwavering commitment to excellence has earned him respect and admiration from colleagues and patients alike. Dr. O’Leary currently serves as the medical director of ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte’s emergency department and has been instrumental in developing new
Children of caregivers at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital took part in “Take Your Child to Work Day”, an annual event to celebrate with families on campus. The group learned about how their parents care for patients, how to “eat the rainbow” 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