Business Briefs
Natural Family Physicians to launch ‘Call me Slim’ program
Natural Family Physicians, 4704 Vincennes Blvd., announces a series of lectures in December and January to launch a new program, “Call me Slim,” which begins Jan. 17. The program is for anyone interested in proper weight management. The lectures explaining the program are free and will be held Tuesday, Dec. 16 and Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. Seating is limited so RSVPs are a must at 540-1220. For information, call 540-1220.
Mobility Medic opens new location in Cape
Mobility Medic, a factory certified repair center for all mobility and lift equipment, announces the opening of a new center at 4708 S.E. Eighth Court, Suite 6. The company offers new and reconditioned mobility equipment for sale or rent including chair lifts and auto lifts. A rental program is also available for scooter and power wheelchair needs. For information, call 223-3728 or fax 541-1018.
Mr. Cool operational
Mr. Cool Air Conditioning & Heating Inc., a family owned and operated business with 18 years experience, is now open at 118 S.W. 16th Terrace. The company provides maintenance service and air conditioning and heater replacement. Mr. Cool is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with 24-hour emergency service. For information, call 322-9061.
Metro Girl Boutique features unique gifts
Metro Girl Boutique, 4708 S.E. Eighth Court, is a retail merchandise store offering “unique gift ideas for all occasions,” according to owner Lisa Martin. The store offers handbags, watches, costume jewelry, fine jewelry, hats, scarves, shawls, wraps, perfume sets and more. The store is open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. For information, call 541-1035, or check online at: www.metrogirlboutique.com.
Pony Express offers shipping and retail service
Pony Express, 3108 Santa Barbara Blvd., Suite 105, is a shipping and retail store offering post office, DHL, UPS and Fed-Ex services. The store also provides fax services, laminating and packaging along with selling shipping supplies. The store handles money orders and pick-up service. The owner of the company is Hugo Torres. It is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For information, call 677-8348.
Tucker joins Synovus Bank
Dominic A. DiMaio, market president/SW Region of Synovus Bank, announces David L. Tucker recently joined the bank as vice president/commercial banker for the Fort Myers and Lee County market area. Tucker brings in excess of 36 years banking experience to his position, the majority of which he earned in the Southwest Florida market. His office will be at the bank’s Health Park Office in Fort Myers. Most recently, Tucker was associated with IronStone Bank, Fort Myers, as commercial banking manager. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee and is a graduate of the Dominion Bankshares Corporate Management School in Roanoke, Va.; the National School of Real Estate Finance at Ohio State University and the Virginia School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia. Synovus Bank, www.synovusbankfl.com, operates 26 full-service banking centers in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Center for Laser Vision Correction selected for award
Dr. Jonathan Frantz, medical director of Florida Eye Health, announces The Center for Laser Vision Correction at Florida Eye Health has been selected for the 2008 Best of Fort Myers Award in the Physicians & Surgeons category by the U.S. Local Business Association. The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the Washington, D.C., based USLBA identifies companies that it believes has achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties. Frantz has been providing laser vision correction at the main offices of Florida Eye Health, 12731 New Brittany Blvd., Fort Myers, since 1996 and offered the first on-site laser in Naples in 1999 at his office at 2100 N. Tamiami Trail, Gateway Plaza. For information, visit: www.bettervision.net or call 791-2020 for a complimentary LASIK screening.