Business Briefs
JC Concept Hair Design now open
JC Concept Hair Design recently opened at 603 Del Prado Blvd., S., in Cape Coral.
To show its gratitude for the support the community has already provided, JC Concept Hair Design is offering free hair cuts to police officers and firefighters every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. In addition, the salon is also offering 15 percent off for all seniors visiting the salon on Mondays and Tuesdays.
For additional information, contact Julie Buskirk at 239-242-6348 or 954-200-3658.
The Vitamin Outlet opens in Cape
The Vitamin Outlet, located in the Del Prado Mall, opened its doors on Sept. 6. The store, owned by Butch Spirawk, sells national brands of vitamins at discount prices, including Now Foods, Bluebonnet, Soloray and Nature’s Plus.
The store also ships anywhere and does special orders.
For additional information, call 239-574-0073. The store is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New stylist joins Art in Hair Studio
Sharon Barnett, a hair stylist formally located at Merchants Crossing, is now working at Art in Hair Studio, 1634 S.E. 47th St., Cape Coral.
The salon is open Tuesday through Saturday and can be contacted at 239-542-7700.
Envy Salon to hold spokes model contest
Envy Salon is holding its first spokes model contest Friday, Dec. 11, from 8-10 p.m., at the Pearl Lounge. The winner of the contest will win a modeling contract with Southwest Florida Modeling, a year membership with Anytime Fitness, free hair service with the host salon and great exposure, according to organizers.
The spokes model will represent the salon and its sponsors at different Cape Coral functions throughout the year.
Contestants need to apply at 1333 Cape Coral Parkway, #A, in the Big John’s shopping center, next to Blockbuster.
Sponsors of the contest include Anytime Fitness, SWFL Modeling and Talent Agency, Pearl Lounge and John Michaels Fine Jewelers.
For additional information, call Isabel Perez at Envy Salon at 239-542-6303.
Studio RK Salon offers at-home spa products
Studio RK Salon offers new at-home spa products for the hands and feet
Studio RK Salon, a full-service hair and nail salon in Fort Myers, now is offering at-home or in-salon healthy, eco-friendly hand and foot treatments for $15. The self-heating spa mitts and socks are available in the salon and online at www.studiorksalon.com/products_page.php.
The 30-minute Meltology body care treatments utilize natural soyaffin serum to deeply moisturize both hands and feet, minimizing the effects of aging. In addition, these treatments increase circulation and help to reduce pain associated with arthritis and carpal tunnel.
Studio RK Salon is located in Fort Myers at 6420 Plantation Park Court, Suite 102 and Suite 103, just off Daniels Parkway. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
For more information, call 239-489-4144 or visit www.studiorksalon.com
Donabed joins Synovus Bank
Dominic A. DiMaio, market president/SW Region has announced that Gary Donabed recently joined the company as vice president/branch manager of the bank’s Health Park Office in Fort Myers.
Donabed began his career in the financial services industry in 1998 and most recently held the position of Business Banking Rela-tionship Manager for SunTrust, Fort Myers. His community involvement includes serving as president of both High Hoops Inc. and the YBA of Lee County, and as a board member of the Fort Myers Police Athletic League.
Synovus Bank (www.synovusbankfl.com) headquartered in St. Petersburg operates 25 full service banking centers in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Synovus Bank with assets of approximately $1.5 billion, is an affiliate of Synovus (NYSE: “SNV”), a financial services holding company with more than $35 billion in assets based in Columbus, Georgia. See Synovus on the web at www.synovus.com.
Martin Law Firm welcomes Bradenham
The Martin Law Firm, PL, has welcomed Michael Bradenham as the newest associate of the firm. Bradenham will join the practice’s Cape Coral office in its divisions of family law and civil litigation.
Bradenham graduated magna cum laude from Randolph-Macon College with dual bachelors of arts degrees in history and philosophy with minors in ethics and classical studies. His commitment to scholarship led him to Harvard University, where he earned a basters of theological study from Harvard’s Divinity School.
Braden-ham attended law school at the University of Florida. In addition to his juris doctorate degree, he graduated with certificates in both family law and estates & trusts. He is a member of the family law and general practice sections of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in the state of Florida.
With offices in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, North Fort Myers and Naples, Martin Law Firm provides services in family law, bankruptcy, estate planning, business services, probate administration and civil litigation.
GATES completes renovations of Ave Maria School of Law
GATES has announced that it has completed the renovations for the Ave Maria School of Law. The project, consisting of four buildings totaling 70,000+ square feet, was completed by GATES ahead of schedule and under budget.
The renovation project, designed by architect Jason P. Tramonte transformed the existing spaces into a law library with study rooms, classrooms of various sizes, faculty and administration offices, a moot court room, computer labs, a chapel, clinical offices, and common areas for studying and social activities.
GATES, with offices in Florida and the Republic of Panama, is a fully integrated construction, development and real estate services company.
For more information, call (239) 593-3777 or visit our company Web site at www.GATES-inc.com.
Magazine recognizes Terry Wynter Auto Service Center with ‘Top Shop’ award
MotorAge magazine has named Terry Wynter Auto Service Center among the top 10 in the nation for its prestigious Top Shop Awards for 2009. Terry Wynter Auto Service Center was the only Florida shop to qualify for the national recognition and will be featured in the December issue of the magazine.
Each year, MotorAge judges auto repair centers throughout the country on the merits of community service, industry participation, customer service, marketing, philosophy and commitment to technology.
MotorAge is a monthly trade journal reaching more than 130,000 industry professionals.
Established in 1996, Terry Wynter Auto Service Center is an independent, family-owned automobile service provider specializing in vehicle maintenance and repair services for individual car owners and commercial fleets. The 11-bay shop is located at 3811 Fowler St., just north of the intersection of Winkler Avenue and Fowler Street.
The center’s comprehensive Web site, www.terrywynterauto.com, offers detailed information about the center’s history, services, staff, accreditations and affiliations.
For more information, call 239-939-2500 or e-mail info@terrywynterauto.com.