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5 Steps for Relocating Your Real Estate Business

You’ve been running a successful real estate business in your home state, but now, you’re ready to move somewhere new - and you’re wondering how to relocate your business to Florida without causing major disruptions. Moving as a real estate agent is complicated, but with the right approach, you can successfully set up shop in a new state. Below, we outline how to navigate the business relocation process as a real estate agent. Form a New LLC or S Corp If you’ve been running a real estate business in one

Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute Physician Says Heat Can Affect Heart Health

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 10, 2022) – With temperatures averaging over 90 degrees throughout northwest Florida this month, the heat is not only uncomfortable, but it can impact the health of those with high blood pressure or heart disease.  Hot weather will cause more blood to flow to the skin in the body’s effort to cool itself. That means the heart must beat faster to circulate more blood per minute, which raises blood pressure. Humidity compounds the problem by making the temperature feel even hotter.

Saltmarsh Named Among Accounting Today’s 2022 Best Firms to Work For

Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund is proud to share that the firm has been named one of Accounting Today’s2022 Best Firms to Work For.  The 17th annual recognition, released jointly by Accounting Today and Best Companies Group, examines an accounting firm’s practices, programs and benefits and surveys employees for their perspective. It showcases firms who separate themselves from the norm and provide outstanding quality workplaces for their employees. View the entire list here.  “This is a huge honor for our

Baptist Health Care Offers Support Groups in August

Baptist Health Care Offers Women’s Center Prenatal Education Classes in August

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 2, 2022) – Baptist Health Care will offer the following Women’s Center prenatal classes in August. Registration is required. Location information will be provided upon registration. To register, visit easyschedule.com or call 850.434.4567.  Baby Care Basics Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $20 per class  Breastfeeding Class Tuesday, Aug. 23 and Thursday, Aug. 25, 6 to 9 p.m. $20 per series    

Baptist Hospital Women’s Center Highlights Breastfeeding Awareness Month

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 1, 2022) – Throughout her pregnancy, Catherine Wriston planned to breastfeed her child. But breastfeeding was more difficult than she expected when her newborn son was faced with a five-day hospital stay following his birth. Wriston was able to get guidance from Baptist Hospital Women’s Center. Lactation services offered through the center to support breastfeeding mothers include educational classes, one-on-one meetings with lactation consultants, take-home resources and other ongoing

The Monument to Women Veterans to Host a Check Presentation to Elizabeth MacQueen MacQueen is helpin

[Pensacola, Florida]: The Monument to Women Veterans announces the first check presentation to Elizabeth MacQueen, with MacQueen Fine Art, the artist behind the Monument that will bring awareness to women veterans everywhere. Everdean Construction, our General Contractor has helped make this initial payment happen and will be presenting this check to Ms. MacQueen.  This milestone is a major move for MWV on its mission to pursue the development of a monument to honor all women past, present, and future who

Baptist Health Care Names Heather Murray Executive Director of Human Resources

PENSACOLA, Fla. (August 3, 2022) – Baptist Health Care has named Heather Murray, MSA, SHRM-SCP, executive director of human resources. In her new role, Murray is responsible for talent acquisition, team member health, team member relations and engagement, compensation, payroll, benefits and other information management for the organization’s 4,300 team members.  Murray earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s in health care administration from the University of West Florida in Pensacola. She holds an

Baptist Hospital Emergency Department Nurse Honored with DAISY Award

PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 28, 2022) – Devan Ellis, R.N., BSN, has been honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Ellis works in the Baptist Hospital emergency department.Ellis was recognized by a co-worker for the extraordinary compassionate care she provides her patients. “I have seen Devan go above and beyond to make a connection with her patients so many times,” the nomination read. “She is an exceptional part of the Baptist team and exemplifies our values and mission every time she is here.”The

Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute Welcomes Angela B. Stewart, APRN, FNP-C

Pensacola, Fla. (July 25, 2022) – Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute is pleased to welcome board-certified nurse practitioner Angela B. Stewart, APRN, FNP-C, to its multispecialty physician network. Stewart offers convenient quality cardiothoracic and vascular care to adult patients.Stewart earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of West Florida in Pensacola and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of West Florida. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse

Al and Mary Lee Stubblefield Donate $100,000 to Baptist Health Care Foundation

PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 27, 2022) – Former Baptist Health Care president and CEO Al Stubblefield and his wife, Mary Lee, have committed a $100,000 gift to Baptist Health Care Foundation. The Foundation will name the emergency department waiting area, which is located on the first floor of the new Baptist Hospital campus, in honor of the Stubblefields for this gift. The new campus, currently under construction at I-110 and Brent Lane, is scheduled to open in fall 2023.   “We have taken great joy in being

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN SANTA ROSA COUNTY WIC CELEBRATES WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK

Milton, FL– The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) Women’s Infants, and Children (WIC) Department is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 – 7, 2022. DOH-Santa Rosa WIC is inviting everyone to join our celebration on August 4, 2022, from 10 AM – 12 PM at the Milton Public Library located at 5541 Alabama Street in Milton. This event is designed to unite families in support of breastfeeding mothers and infants in Santa Rosa County. Light refreshments will be

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Trademarks: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly – Spotting the Difference

PENSACOLA, FL — July 22, 2022 — What is a trademark? Most commonly, a trademark is any word, phrase, or symbol that identifies the source of a product and distinguishes the goods and services of one seller from those of another. But did you know that it can also include sound, smell, and product shapes? Join us on August 9 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. and you will learn what trademarks are and why they matter, what makes a good trademark, and how trademark rights are acquired and enforced. Whether you are a

Escambia and Santa Rosa County Traffic Advisory

Chipley, Fla. – Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.  Escambia County:U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, July 24 through Saturday, July 30 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, July 26, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN SANTA ROSA COUNTY IS RESPONDING TO THE NATIONWIDE MONKEYPOX O

Santa Rosa County, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) is responding to the monkeypox outbreak. There are cases of monkeypox in at least 43 states and Washington DC. To date, there have been no monkeypox-related deaths outside of endemic countries. The risk of monkeypox to the general population remains low. DOH-Santa Rosa continues to conduct epidemiological investigations to notify possible exposures and offer potential post-exposure prophylaxis. DOH-Santa Rosa

Dana Harrison Promoted to Vice President of Finance and Administration for Baptist Medical Group

PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 19, 2022) – Dana Harrison, MBA, CMPE, has been named vice president of finance and administration for Baptist Medical Group, which is Baptist Health Care’s network of primary and specialty care providers.  Harrison holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana, and a Master of Business Administration from Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska. She is a certified medical practice executive (CMPE) and a

Baptist Health Care Corporate Marketing Team Members Earn New Positions

PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 18, 2022) – The Baptist Health Care corporate marketing department was recently restructured to better align job title and responsibilities with industry standards.  Kathy Bowers, APR, has been promoted to public relations manager. A graduate of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Bowers holds credentials as an accredited public relations professional and has extensive experience in health care public relations, media relations and journalism. She has been at BHC since

Baptist Medical Group Primary Care – North Hill Welcomes Shequita Docken, FNP-BC, CPHQ

Pensacola, Fla. (July 13, 2022) – Baptist Medical Group is pleased to welcome board-certified nurse practitioner Shequita M. Docken, FNP-BC, CPHQ, to its multispecialty physician network. Docken specializes in family medicine and offers quality, convenient treatment to patients at Baptist Medical Group Primary Care – North Hill.Docken earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and her Master of Business Administration in health care management from the

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Trademarks: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly – Spotting the Difference an

PENSACOLA, FL — July 13, 2022 — What is a trademark? Most commonly, a trademark is any word, phrase, or symbol that identifies the source of a product and distinguishes the goods and services of one seller from those of another. But did you know that it can also include sound, smell, and product shapes? Join us on August 9 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. and you will learn what trademarks are and why they matter, what makes a good trademark, and how trademark rights are acquired and enforced. Whether you are a

Florida PTAC at UWF presents “Government Contracting 101” -Online Webinar

PENSACOLA, FL — July 13, 2022 — The Florida PTAC at UWF offers a workshop entitled “Government Contracting 101” on August 2, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Government Contracting 101 will provide you with the basics of what you need to know to prepare for entering the federal government market by:·  learning the procurement process and how to register·  discovering how to market your business to the federal government·  understanding the requirements for certification of small, disadvantaged, women, veteran, and