Hernando business digest

Briefly

Skipper & Skipper Attorneys at Law is moving to a new location, effective Monday, at 5262 Applegate Drive in the Applegate Professional Center, Spring Hill. After more than 15 years on Spring Hill Drive, just east of Commercial Way, and more than 30 years in Spring Hill, the firm has outgrown its space, relocating about a half-mile away. According to H. Curtis Skipper and Sallie D. Skipper, nothing else has changed — staff, phone numbers or e-mail addresses. Call (352) 683-5577.

Events

The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will have its 2010 Primary Election Candidates Forum on Thursday in the County Commission chambers at the Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville. A meet and greet will begin at 5 p.m., and the forum will start at 6 p.m. The forum will be telecast live on Hernando County Government Broadcasting, which airs on Bright House cable Ch. 622, and also on WWJB-AM 1450. Call Carla Hayes at (352) 796-0697.

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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have these ribbon cuttings during the coming week:

• Dr. Kelvin W. Gorrell, 5119 Commercial Way in the Village Square Plaza, Spring Hill, noon Tuesday. Call Gorrell toll-free 1-800-788-1444.

• Duke's American Grill Sports Brewery, 1320 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, noon Wednesday. Call Keith Krueger at (352) 610-4388.

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Denny's Restaurant, 31015 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor West, will offer free entertainment — Tony the Balloon Guy — for kids from 5 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday. Call (352) 799-7266.

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Career Central will present an educational seminar, "Health Care Reform," for local employers from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at these locations:

• Tuesday at Career Central East Pasco, 6038 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills.

• Wednesday at Career Central Spring Hill, 7361 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill.

• Thursday at Career Central West Pasco, 4440 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.

Reservations are required. Call Ana Segovia at (352) 293-1335.

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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 send an e-mail to sallie423@yahoo.com.

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The $50 Investment Club will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Edward Jones office, 3296 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. New members are welcome. Call Ross or Wynn Keith at (352) 596-2649.

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Crown Pointe of Spring Hill, 1291 County Line Road, Spring Hill, will have an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. Tours of the recently remodeled assisted-living facility will be available. The event will include free hot dogs and soda, entertainment and a car show. Contact Sandy Croson at (352) 799-1422.

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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 goal is to develop long-term relationships with other business professionals. There are no membership fees. Call Deborah Cutlip at (352) 293-4317 or through naturecoastbusinessprofessionals.com.