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As we ring in 2024, couples from the Sunshine State and further afield are looking to plan their big day on the shore. For Florida beach weddings and vow renewals, Suncoast Weddings has a range of packages that can all be customized. Suncoast Weddings has been crafting and designing ceremonies over many years. They take couples every step of the way from the first call all the way through to the "I Do's". Couples planning to tie the knot in 2024 often start their planning journey in 2023, so it is a good time to assess what the trends are in terms of Florida beach weddings and vow renewals as the New Year begins.

Trinity based technology company ACF Consulting, Inc. has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 America’s Business Excellence Awards.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that the facility has launched Choose Your Charity, which will support six separate charities this holiday season, including The Spine Foundation, The Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Feeding America, Operation Homefront, and Esping Family Foundation, with the dollar amount donated to each charity determined by Laser Spine Institute’s Facebook fans. Participants who “like” the Laser Spine Institute page have the option to select the charity to which they wish the facility to grant the largest financial gift. Voting will last through Friday, Dec. 30 and will be open for fans to vote once per day from individual Facebook accounts. A total of $7,000 will be distributed, with all six charities receiving a financial donation. The donation amounts increase incrementally with the organization securing the most votes getting the largest donation. Voting results will be announced in order of popularity from the Facebook page on Monday, Jan. 2.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that the facility will support the Marine Toys For Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity contributing tangible signs of hope to economically disadvantaged children and families during the Christmas holiday season. As a component of Laser Spine Institute’s community outreach program, all four of its surgical facilities will collect gifts and gift cards internally from employees and participants through Friday, Dec. 16, when members of the United States Marine Corps will collect Toys for Tot boxes from each location.

It takes a renewed commitment by hospital and nursing home care staff to help patients avoid pressure ulcers and wounds. Recent case studies show that best practices must be used when a patient is admitted, and monitoring of ulcers and wounds must be done frequently to ensure a patient’s moisture levels, diet, and mobility concerns are addressed.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Michael C. Weiss, D.O., FAOAO, chairman of surgery, will serve on the GE Healthcare Pain Management Medical Advisory Board. GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies and services, with expertise in medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. As a member of the board, Weiss will share best practices on pain management and discuss potential clinical studies, as well as pressing clinical challenges within the industry.

With more than 20 years of combined experience, Jay Starkman, the former CEO of AlphaStaff Group, and Marjorie "Midge" Seltzer, the former President of Modern Business Associates, today announced that they have joined forces to form Engage PEO, a new professional employment organization. According to the veteran human resource industry executives, the PEO industry needs to be re-imagined with a strong emphasis on service.

Quality wicker and rattan manufacturer, Palm Springs Rattan and Garden Classics announces the expansion of its indoor/outdoor decorative accessory line being marketed under the brand, Island Way Living. The expansion includes the addition of dozens of new product items and categories for the Largo, Fla. based company.

Longer, Thicker and Darker Eyelashes –Dr. Mack’s office has been ordering bulk of the FDA approved eyelash enhancing product Latisse.

The Force M.D.’s originally called themselves the L.D.s, then the Force MCs, but ultimately preferred MD, which is short for Musical Diversity. Though the group was not quite always as recognizable as other New York R&B acts when it first started, the Force M.D.’s were among the first R&B vocal groups to intermix doo-wop-affected consonances with hip-hop beats.

Why continue to confine our seniors in facilities when we can safely allow them to walk or ride the facility campus?

Pet Butler has been providing pet waste cleanup and removal services for nearly 20 years and is announcing a new service for cat owners. In over 1600 towns nationwide, America’s Pet Waste Cleanup Service is the world’s largest, most respected and first coast-to-coast poop scooping service - providing reliable, professional service to over 12,000 clients each week.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that the company has promoted from within to fill seven positions.

While signage may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering year-end tax deductions; it may be worth further investigation.

CosmicSmile.com has introduced the CosmicSmile Family UV Toothbrush Sanitizer among its new line of CosmicSmile branded products.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Zoltan Bereczki, D.O., recently completed his 3,000th surgery since joining the organization in 2007. The orthopedic spine surgeon was honored at a special celebration at Laser Spine Institute on Monday, Nov. 14 for his positive impact on the lives of so many patients. A licensed physician of osteopathic medicine in Florida, Bereczki maintains affiliation with the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. Focusing his career on providing his patients with state-of-the-art endoscopic procedures that help relieve the pain and disability caused by herniated discs, spinal stenosis, arthritis of the spine and many other spinal conditions, Bereczki maintains memberships in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Association and the North American Spine Society.

The back is the focal point in the health of everyone. Back health determines how much mobility one will have on many sections of the body. The inverted tables help relieve stress and tension from the back making it easier for users to come back from pain.

With four models to choose from, users have the opportunity to rehab their body or get in some exercise. Water and cycle therapy have both been known to heal and develop strength. Now, users can get the benefit of both in one machine.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Robert Gruber, D.O., director of spinal diagnostics and therapeutics for Laser Spine Institute’s Tampa facility, has been named a finalist for Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2011 Health Care Hero Awards as chosen by an independent panel of judges. The annual program, now in its eighth year, honors practitioners, professionals and volunteers in eight categories and represents a wide range of disciplines, institutions and locales across the seven-county Tampa Bay area. Recognized at an Oct. 13 awards reception at the Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center Tampa, Dr. Gruber was one of 42 professionals chosen and was cited under the Physician category.

It’s easy to ignore the comfort of a mattress. Blow up mattresses are actually bad for the body but this mattress provides lumbar support that is not found on your typical blow up mattress.

The web site CosmicSmile.com – an international online retailer offering high quality dental products – has released a line of dental products under their brand name. One of the products offered is the CosmicSmile Sonic Toothbrush.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute is celebrating Perioperative Nurse Week by recognizing and honoring its perioperative nurses for their important role and commitment to safe patient care. Endorsed by the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN), Perioperative Nurse Week is being held Nov. 7-13 this year. Laser Spine Institute is blogging about the accomplishments of its directors of nursing at each of its four surgical facilities, including Debbie Cundiff in Tampa; Stacy Danahy in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Nicole Gritton in Philadelphia; and Kimberly Loew in Oklahoma City. Information about each of the four directors of nursing is also being posted to Laser Spine Institute’s Facebook Page.

Numis Network, A Tampa, FL. based network marketing company specializing in the accumulation of gold and silver numismatic coins announces that a Live Private Business Presentation will be hosted by the co-founders of the company on November 15th, 2011. It will be a Live event, that will be telecast simultaneously over the internet for viewer to watch around the globe.

Because it is so compact and lightweight, users will not have to worry about whether they can travel with their scooter. While out and about, this MiniRider offers the same advantages that are offered with mid- to full-size scooters.

Dr. Adel Alsuhaibani, an Oculoplastic surgeon from Saudi Arabia, traveled across the globe to shadow Dr. Mack in Tampa, FL. During his weeklong visit, Dr. Adel Alsuhaibani observed Dr. Mack in both the clinical and surgical settings. Dr. Adel Alsuhaibani stated that he chose Dr. Mack as he is “a well known expert in the field.” The staff as well as Dr. Mack would like to thank Dr. Alsuhaibani for spending the week visiting and also teaching them about his culture.

Mobility devices and users should don on protective reflective gear because it drastically reduces the chances that a rider will be harmed in the process of riding. Riders and users will be out in all times of the day and night; therefore, they should never be restricted when riding.