Business Briefs
Local dentist donates over
15,000 toothbrushes in 2015
Pediatric Dentistry of Fort Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD gave away over 15,000 free toothbrushes during dental presentations in 2015. Children in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties were the primary recipients of the toothbrushes.
Over the last two years Dr. Verwest has given away over 35,000 toothbrushes.
Pediatric Dentistry of Fort Myers provides free dental health and oral hygiene presentations to preschools, elementary, and private schools throughout Southwest Florida. Children learn the importance of healthy eating habits, dental facts, and the proper instruction on brushing their teeth, free of charge.
This educational presentation equips the children with the necessary tools and guidance to confidently understand the importance of dental health.
Pediatric Dentistry of Fort Myers, Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD, continues to provide pediatric dental care to children for the last 26 years. Areas of service include comprehensive dental exams, cleanings, composite fillings, dental hygiene education, extractions, fluoride treatments, sealants, sedation dentistry, space maintainers, X-rays and tooth nerve treatment.
For more information on dental presentations, visit www.DrVerwest.com or call (239) 482-2722.
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery expands to Tampa
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery has announced the expansion of its service area to Parrish, Sun City Center and Zephyrhills, Fla.
The three new office locations, formerly the Skin Cancer Centers, will offer the same quality dermatology services patients have come to know and trust from Riverchase Dermatology.
As part of the expansion into new territory, Riverchase welcomes Michael G. Caruso, MD, FAAD, Brett Blake, MD, FAAD and Leslee Baute, PA-C to their team of providers.
As part of their dedication to providing quality patient care to the south Florida area, Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery continues to expand its service area in order to reach a greater number of those in need of dermatology services in a convenient location. With the addition of the new office locations, Riverchase offers a total of 20 convenient dermatology and cosmetic surgery locations throughout the region.
Visit www.RiverchaseDermatology.com to learn more or to request an appointment.
Six Bends to host Food
and Brew Fest Jan. 23
Six Bends is hosting a Food and Brew Fest, featuring live entertainment and food truck fare at Top Rocker Field, Saturday, Jan. 23, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Food & Brew Fest will feature craft beer and food trucks from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bistro on the Go and Fire and Rice. The event will also include live performances from local artists Electric Lipstick and the 24 Carat Band. General admission is $15 per person and includes five tickets that can be redeemed for food and/or beverage purchases. Additionally, all proceeds raised will benefit the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund.
For more information about the ride, registration or event information contact Taylor at Taylorl@sfe-us.com or by phone at (239) 275-4647.
Six Bends is located off exit 131 at the Southeast corner of I-75 and Daniels Parkway at 9501 Thunder Road, Fort Myers. The 16.5-acre property, hosts the state-of-the-art 54,000 square foot Six Bends Harley-Davidson, Top Rocker Field, gathering space called The Plaza, and a separate fire pit area dubbed “The Pit,” where weekly Sundays at the Pit are held.
For additional information on upcoming events, contact Taylor L. at Taylorl@sfe-us.com or (239) 275-4647. For rental space availability at Six Bends, call (239) 275-4647.
Bob Evans restaurants in Cape
to host community fundraiser
Bob Evans will be hosting a “dine to make a difference” community fundraiser to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Society – Helping Disadvantaged Neighbors Help Themselves Thursday, Jan. 28, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
On Jan. 28, Bob Evans will be donating 15 percent of its sales, when customers provided the related flyer.
The participating Bob Evans restaurants in Cape Coral are at 2414 Del Prado Blvd., S., (239-573-9422) and 1420 Pine Island Road (239-242-4315).
Cape locations featured in
‘Born Dealers’ marathon Monday
This Monday, Jan. 18, Martin Luther King Day, the Destination America television network will hold a six-hour “Born Dealers” marathon featuring Pasternak Antiques & 20th Century Design. The company is owned by part-time Cape Coral resident Jeremiah Pasternak and his father, Jerry.
The “Born Dealers” show was created several years ago as a reality series for the Planet Green network and the Discovery Channel in Canada. According to Pasternak, six episodes aired and then the network was sold and the series ended, and Monday Destination America will run the episodes back-to-back starting at 6 a.m.
According to Pasternak, several Cape Coral and Southwest Florida landmarks and antique dealers will be featured in the programs.
Check your local listings for the Destination America channels.
Pasternak Antiques & 20th Century Design has a warehouse in Rockland, Maine, and a shop in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire.
SBRN to host economic outlook
discussion, networking Thursday
The Southwest Florida Small Business Resource Network, sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast Univer-sity Small Business Development Center, will host a networking and discussion event about the 2016 economic outlook for small business owners, Thursday, Jan 21, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Connors Steak and Seafood Gulf Coast Town Center, 10076 Gulf Center Drive, in Fort Myers.
The featured speaker is Warren Baucom, business assistance specialist with the Lee County Economic Development Office.
The meeting is sponsored by Grasmeier Busi-ness Consulting, which provides tax, accounting and consulting services to small businesses and their owners.
The event begins with networking over lunch, followed by the topic discussion. Lunch is included in the cost which is $20 per person for members. Guests and unaffiliated small business owners pay $30 per person.
Space is limited and RSVP is required. To register, go online to fsbdcswfl.wordpress.com/sbrn-lunch-series/.
The SBRN provides a connection between professionals who service the small business arena and the small business owner. In addition to offering consulting services, the organization conducts monthly meetings that provide topics of interest to its members.
For more information on the resource network, visit www.sbrn.org.
For more information, to register for the event, or to get directions, contact Lorna Kibbey, coordinator at the FGCU Small Business Development Center at (239) 745-3700.