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+ New colonoscopy device improves polyp detection
Florida Hospital Flagler recently became the only hospital in Florida to offer Third Eye colonoscopy — a technique shown to improve the detection of pre-cancerous polyps by up to 25%.
Used during colonoscopy, the Third Eye Retroscope is an device that provides a reverse and traditional view of the colon.
“Seeing more means we can potentially find more polyps to remove,” said Dr. Joseph McKinley.
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the country. And according to the American Cancer Society, screening colonoscopies have the potential to prevent approximately 65% of colorectal cancer cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that if every person over 50 were screened regularly, 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided.
Florida Hospital Flagler employee Lisa Paul, senior human resources specialist, also recently received a national “certified professional” accreditation. The test for the certification has a 57% passing rate. Paul has been a hospital employee four years.
For more, call 847-2253.
+ Flagler native opens marine surveying, consulting firm
Capt. Chuck Graf has announced the launching of his new boating company, CG Marine Surveying and Consulting LLC.
Having grown up in Flagler and Volusia counties, Graf bought his first boat at 9 years old, with lawn-mowing money. He graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and served in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years.
With more than 40 years of boating experience, Graf is a member of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors. Through his company, he helps customers decide what type of boat best suits their needs and assesses the condition and value of boats for purchase and insuring.
He handles damage assessments and claims, and end-of-warranty/pre-delivery surveys, as well.
Discounts of 10% are offered to military veterans.
For more, call 283-0506 or visit www.cgmarinesurvey.com.
+ Dance-a-thon to benefit Peru poor; bring fedora
Zumba dancers Vaneza Roberts and Michaela King will present their new dance concept, Baila2fit, June 2, in a charity event to benefit poor children in Roberts’ home country of Peru.
Tickets for the class are $10. To RSVP, visit One on One Fitness at 3 Boulder Rock Drive, or email [email protected] or [email protected].
The program invitation advises to bring water, a towel and a fedora.
+ Marketing 2 Go’s Brandi Fowler promoted to COO
Marketing 2 Go’s Brandi Fowler has completed eight sessions of social media training to be promoted to the company’s chief operations officer.
Fowler also celebrated her one-year anniversary with Marketing 2 Go in April.
For more, call 566-3466 or visit www.marketing2go.biz.
+ Local banks to set up teen money-management program
Junior Achievement of Volusia and other financial institutions, including Intracoastal Bank, of Palm Coast, have teamed up to teach teens about financial management.
The pilot program, called JA Finance Park Virtual, launches this fall in Volusia County high schools.
The group will host online simulation programs that offer students role-playing opportunities in budget creation, maintaining a household and career exploration.
Visit www.intracoastalbank.net.
+ Hayward Brown: top 10 out of 150 Florida insurance companies
Auto-Owners Insurance has announced that Hayward Brown, of Bunnell, has been named one of the top 10 growth agencies in the firm’s 150-company Tallahassee region for 2011.
Hayward Brown — Flagler Agency has represented Auto-Owners since 1975.
For more, call 850-216-3180.
— Does your business donate time or money to benefit Flagler County? Have you tried a new strategy that’s working? Email [email protected].
PALM COAST BUSINESS ACTIVITY
According to Palm Coast’s Business Assistance Center, the following companies were issued business tax receipts between May 7 and May 11:
• 10th Voyage Studios is a producer/entertainment company, at 3 Market Place.
• Bernadette Hoffman is a home-based nurse.
• Brittney Alano is a home-based janitor.
• Patricia McEwen is a home-based speech therapist.
• Schubert Nunez Landscape is a home-based landscaping service.
• Premier Claims Group is a home-based consultant.
• Palm Coast Screen Inc. is a home-based screen service.
• Sunflower Charity Services is a home-based, nonprofit janitorial service.
• Solar Energy Plus LLC is a home-based retailer.
• R&M Handyman Services is a home-based handyman service.
• Nerraw Enterprises is a home-based handyman service.
• Independent Construction Solutions Inc. is a home-based building contractor.
• Dale Bradford Roane & Sons is a home-based handyman service.
• Jaimie Berry Animal Bathing Service is a home-based pet groomer.
• 1 Up Lawn Service is a home-based landscaping service.
• Hugh Hayes The House MD is a home-based handyman service.
PERMITS
The following is an update for permit activity in the city from May 3 through May 9:
Total number of all permits issued: 136
Commercial permits applications submitted:
• A $350,000 commercial permit application was submitted by Cline Construction for a feed store, bell barn, mule barn and two workers houses at the Florida Agricultural Museum, at 7900 Old Kings Road.
Commercial permits issued:
• A $10,000 permit was issued to Gold Coast Home Builders, for interior renovations to Florida Gold Exchange, at 1000 Palm Coast Parkway.
• A $2,300 permit was issued to Charles Burgan LLC, for interior renovations to Scruffy Murphy’s, at 1499 Palm Coast Parkway.
Occupancy permits issued:
• Diana Farah was issued an occupancy permit for D’s Café, at 21 Hospital Drive.
• Aimee Kirksey was issued an occupancy permit for Divine Treasures Resale Boutique, at 5 Utility Drive.
Commercial certificates of occupancy issued:
• A $42,800 permit was issued to AM Weigel Construction, for a pavilion at the Indian Trails Sports Complex, 5455 Belle Terre Parkway.
Residential permits issued:
• A $65,000 permit was issued to Town and Country Homes, for an addition to 19 Lakeside Place.
• A $13,000 permit was issued to David Koch, for an addition to 4 Kale Court.
• A $12,000 permit was issued to Quality First Builders, for repairs and alterations to 15 Cochise Court, following a recent vehicular crash into the home.
• A $7,500 permit was issued to Jose Lopez Construction, for an addition to 65 Christopher Court S.
• A $2,000 permit was issued to Andrew Miklos, for an addition to 98 Brittany Lane.
• A $1,600 permit was issued to A Certified Screen, for alterations to 3 Riverbend Drive.
Source: city of Palm Coast
