News
Briefly
Dr. Natalie Ellis, a board-certified holistic family physician, recently opened her practice, Holistic Equilibrium, at 8255 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee.
Ellis specializes in integrative holistic medicine and treatment of skin disorders. Originally from Florida, she has practiced in Virginia, North Carolina and Key West while serving in the Navy as a general medical officer. In 2006, after her discharge from the Navy, she worked in private practice with a dermatologist before finishing her residency training in family medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va.
Ellis has an extensive background in natural therapies and incorporates them into standard family medicine treatments. As a primary care doctor, she sees people of all ages, including pediatrics, adult internal medicine and routine gynecologic care.
The center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For information, call (352) 610-4415 or visit drnatalies naturalhealth.com.
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100 Proof Tattoo Co. has opened at 2125 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill.
The grand opening was July 1 and included free refreshments, a raffle and entertainment by the Red Rockits, owners Angel Caraballo and Diane Mason said.
Business hours are from 2 p.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For information or an appointment, call (352) 293-7866.
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During July, Changes Adult Fitness Center of Spring Hill, 12597 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, along with Blue Star Families and Lea's Prayers & Postage, will offer residents a chance to thank members of the military through Operation Appreciation.
People can drop off a card or letter thanking a member of the military, which will be mailed to troops at home and overseas.
Changes Fitness will also offer discounts for all military members and their spouses. For information, call (352) 200-4680.
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The Hernando Builders Association Spike Club has awarded Donald Van Slee, a 2011 graduate of Central High School, the club's annual scholarship. Van Slee plans to attend Pasco-Hernando Community College in the fall and work toward a construction/business degree.
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IHOP restaurant, 3660 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, will sponsor Friends Friday Night fundraisers on the second Friday of each month to support the Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
For customers who mention Friends of Weeki Wachee on those nights, IHOP will donate 15 percent of their bill to the organization. Call the restaurant at (352) 683-5525.
Who's news
Realtor Randy McLellan and Realtor-associate Josephine Mancuso have joined Preferred Property Associates at its new location, 5329 Commercial Way, Spring Hill.
McLellan has earned the short sales and foreclosures resource designation and the certified distressed property expert designation, and has completed the Realtor e-Pro course to earn the certification offered through the National Association of Realtors. He can be reached at (352) 544-7445.
Mancuso's real estate career began in 1977 in Queens, N.Y. In 1995, she relocated to Florida. She can be reached at (352) 232-4914.
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Nerilyn Smith of Spring Hill was recently awarded the 2011 Avon Representative Scholarship from the Avon Foundation for Women.
Smith will be attending Pasco-Hernando Community College. The scholarship is designed to assist independent Avon sales representatives who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course of study leading to a degree in a field that allows them to advance their careers.
Events
Get Healthy — Brooksville Natural Foods, 1254 Broad St., Brooksville, will host a Get Healthy Pet Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today.
The event will include pet photos for $5, dog washes for donations and pet chiropractic services for $20, with all proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of the Nature Coast. Blood analysis will be available for $50.
Free lectures, samples and gift bags will be offered. For information, call (352) 796-9798.
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Nature Coast Business Professionals will meet at 8 a.m. Friday at IHOP, 3660 Commercial Way, Spring Hill.
The goal of this nonexclusive networking group is to develop long-term relationships with other business professionals. There are no membership fees. The group meets every Friday. Call Dana Cutlip at (352) 293-4317 or visit naturecoast businessprofessionals.com .
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The Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Training Committee will offer the coaching series "Your Life: Happiness is the Key to Your Success" from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Monday and continuing Mondays until Aug. 15. The series will be at the chamber office, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville .
Lori Bainum, president of Succeed Inside Out and a certified coach and motivational speaker, will facilitate the six-week group session. Participants will learn how a coach can help someone navigate the road of professional success, personal fulfillment or both.
The cost of the series is $349 and includes take-home materials and a private coaching session. For information, call Bainum at (727) 480-1566 or lori@succeedinsideout.com .
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will offer a Microsoft Excel workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday in the chamber training room, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville.
The workshop will be presented by Steve Burnley, general manager and director of learning for Knowledge Quest Education.
The purpose of the course is to review the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel. The class will be conducted in a workshop format with heavy emphasis on hands-on practice.
The cost is $10 per person. To register, call (352) 796-0697.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce has scheduled these ribbon cuttings during the coming week:
• Crescent Community Clinic, 5244 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, noon Tuesday. Call Barbara Sweinberg, (352) 263-1218.
• County Line Pharmacy, 11147 County Line Road, Spring Hill, noon Thursday. Call Michael Tolba, (352) 340-5971.
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The Florida West Coast NARPM Chapter, formerly the local chapter of the National Association of Residential Property Managers , will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kally K's, 3383 Commercial Way, Spring Hill .
The group offers education and networking for professional property managers. The chapter meets on the second Tuesday of each month. For information, call (352) 683-0080.
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BNI Winning Edge will meet from 7:15 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Regency Oaks clubhouse, 4445 Breakwater Blvd., Spring Hill. The cost is $10 and includes breakfast. Visitors are welcome. The group meets every Tuesday. Call Mike Esposito, (352) 585-6551.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have its Young Professionals Business Social at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Wine Toad, 14251 Powell Road, south of Brooksville. For information, call the chamber at (352) 796-0697.
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The newly formed Republican Business Leaders Club of Hernando County will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane, Spring Hill.
The club is open to retired and current business owners, managers and anyone who has made a payroll and created jobs. Call Blaise Ingoglia at (352) 686-8200.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center at University of South Florida will offer a seminar, "Building the Ultimate Business Plan," from 4:30 to 8 p.m. July 19 in the chamber office, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville.
The seminar will be presented by Bill McKown, certified business analyst. Participants will receive all of the tools necessary to complete a practical business plan, including a copy of the Ultimate Business Planner software.
The cost is $90 per person. To register, call (352) 796-0697.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Training Committee will offer a manager/supervisor professional development training series. Workshops will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and will cover topics for managers, supervisors or anyone pursuing a career in a management or supervisory role.
Remaining topics and dates include "Motivation," Aug. 22 and 29; "Delegation," Sept. 12 and 19, and "Performance Management," Oct. 17 and 24.
Each topic is $10 per person, or $15 for two topics. Training will be provided by Knowledge Quest Education Solutions. All workshops will be at the chamber office, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville. Advance registration is required. Call (352) 796-0697.
If you have business announcements you would like to share with our readers, mail the details to Jean Hayes, Business Digest, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613-6174. You may also e-mail items to jhayes@sptimes.com or fax them to (352) 754-6133. Items may be edited for length and clarity. Photos are published as space permits; they will not be returned.
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