Business Digest: Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point earns accreditation

Medical center receives accreditation

By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.

Hospital chief executive Steve Rector called the accreditation "proof of an organization-wide commitment to provide quality care on an ongoing basis."

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Audiologist joins Wesley Chapel office

Dr. Tonya Showalter has joined Dr. Brett Scotch and Dr. Paul DiPasquale at ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists in the Cypress Ridge Professional Center in Wesley Chapel.

Showalter, board certified in audiology, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in pre-medicine from Western Michigan University, earned a master's of science degree in audiology from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, and earned a doctorate degree in audiology from the Arizona School of Healthcare Sciences.

For information visit www.NewTampaENT.com.

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Sales professional joins Prudential

Matt Kim has joined Prudential Commercial Real Estate Florida, of Land O'Lakes, as a sales professional specializing in vacant land and industrial sales and leasing in west Pasco and north Pinellas counties.

While attending the University of South Florida, Matt Kim participated in a year-long internship at Prudential Commercial Real Estate Florida.

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Recycler partners with local Habitat

East Pasco Habitat For Humanity in Dade City has partnered with GreenFiber, a Charlotte, N.C., manufacturer of natural fiber blow-in insulation, to collect recyclable paper waste from the community.

The GreenFiber bin, which accepts phone books, newspaper, cardboard and other paper goods, is at Habitat's ReStore at 14940 Citrus Country Drive, Suite 420, in the Dade City Business Center.

The paper collecting is a part of GreenFiber's Community Recycling Program. The company takes the recycled paper and turns it into environmentally safe and efficient insulation for homes and commercial buildings. For every ton of paper collected, GreenFiber makes a donation to East Pasco Habitat.

"Habitat is a community-based program. All funds generated by recycling goes into building homes and in turn helps us become a more green Habitat," said Christiana Swanson, East Pasco Habitat's director of operations and recycling coordinator.

Habitat ReStore can be contacted by calling (352) 567-1444.

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Firm announces top producer for August

Johanson & Associates, Inc of Lutz is proud to announce that Tracy Farkas, buyers' agent, was awarded top producer status for August.

Farkas has more than 20 years of real estate experience.

For information visit www.NancyJsellsHomes.com.

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Hospital selected Business of the Year

Recognized for its positive impact on the community, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital of New Port Richey was selected one of the Businesses of the Year at the Pasco Economic Development Council's annual banquet.

"This award is a reflection of the work of our team members, volunteers, physicians and everyone else that helps in our commitment of providing quality health care to the local community," said John Couris, chief operating officer and administrator.

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Holiday marine store opens showroom

Advance Marine Service, at 2734 Grand Blvd., Holiday, has opened a new showroom at the marine store, according to owner Dennis Murphy.

Boaters will find an expanded inventory.

For information, visit www.advancemarine.net.

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