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FORT MYERS, FLA., January 7, 2019 – A new non-surgical option to correct facial wrinkles has been approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and will be explained at a free seminar conducted by facial plastic surgeon Dr. Stephen Prendiville.
“Genius” is a radio frequency micro-needling device that delivers radio frequency energy to a variety of depths, regardless of skin type.  It can be used for several facial rejuvenation treatments, including skin tightening, acne scarring, stretch marks, scars and improvements in skin texture, according to Dr. Prendiville.
Dr. Prendiville is the first facial plastic surgeon in Southwest Florida to offer the new Genius, which was developed by Lutronic, a global aesthetic laser medical device manufacturer.
Dr Prendiville will explain the advantages of Genius as well as other facial rejuvenation procedures at a free seminar Friday, Jan. 25, in Naples.
The seminar begins at 11:30 a.m. with a light lunch at the Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail N.  The seminar is free, but reservations are required by calling 239-437-3900.  Space is limited.
“We’re excited to be the first in Southwest Florida to offer this new treatment.The advantage of Genius radio frequency micro-needling is that patients can get these dramatic results without laser resurfacing and virtually no downtime,” said Dr. Prendiville, who also is the medical director of the Assuage Luxury Spa in North Naples. “Patients can apply makeup after just 24 hours and it is safe for all skin types.”
Using before and after pictures of actual patients, Dr. Prendiville also will discuss the latest advances in facelifts, eyelid lifts, nose surgery, lasers, and reconstructive surgery.  He also will review injectable wrinkle fillers Botox®, Sculptra®, Juvederm®; Restylane®, Restylane Silk®, Radiesse®, Voluma®, Vollure®, and Revanesse Versa® for deeper wrinkles and lines.
Another recent advance that Dr. Prendiville will discuss is SculpSure®, which is approved by the FDA as the world’s first non-invasive fat-melting laser device to treat stubborn fat in just 25 minutes.  SculpSure is available at the Assuage Luxury Spa in Naples.
In addition to a light lunch, attendees will be able to make an appointment for a free consultation with Dr. Prendiville.
Dr. Prendiville is the only Fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon in Fort Myers who is certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.  He has performed more than 3,000 surgical procedures.
He is recognized nationally as a facelift expert with more than 20 articles published in medical journals and he has served as guest editor for Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America.
Dr. Prendiville is one of only 10 doctors in the U.S. to be honored as an Elite Inductee into the RealSelf 100 and RealSelf 500 Hall of Fame for excellent patient service and his willingness to answer patient inquiries on the RealSelf website, which is the leading online community that helps people make confident choices in elective cosmetic procedures.  To achieve Elite Inductee status, surgeons must be among the top 1 percent of more than 1,000 surgeons reviewed.
Dr. Prendiville is the past president and secretary/treasurer of the Florida Society of Facial Plastic Surgery, an association consisting of 250 facial plastic surgeons in the state.
Dr. Prendiville graduated with his M.D. degree with high honors from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and served his residency at Georgetown University.
He was awarded a Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at St. Louis University in Missouri, where he was a clinical instructor in the St. Louis University Department of Otolaryngology.
All surgeries are performed at Dr. Prendiville’s state-of-the-art Surgical Center adjacent to his office in South Fort Myers at 9407 Cypress Lake Drive..  The Surgical Center is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (AAAASF), which is the largest accrediting body for outpatient surgical facilities in the United States. For more information about Dr. Prendiville, please visit his website at www.drprendiville.com.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 2, 2019) – The first returns under the recent federal tax cuts are now due. The effects on individual filers are spelled out in the law, but it’s less clear what will happen to businesses. The Above Board Chamber of Florida is convening expert panels this month in Fort Myers and Naples to explain the changes and what business leaders need to do to prepare for them.
Attorney Luis Insignares will serve as master of ceremonies for the panel that will speak during a luncheon meeting on Thursday, Jan. 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza on 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers. He’ll be joined by the following tax professionals:

• Kevin Alan Kyle, tax attorney for Green Schoenfeld & Kyle LLP.
• Lynn Rasnake, tax manager at Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A.
• Shannon Holland, associate vice president of investments at Raymond James.

Register at AboveBoardChamber.com or call 239-910-7426. The cost on or before Friday, Jan. 4 is $30 for members and $38 for non-members. After Jan. 4, it’s $32 for members and $40 for non-members. Lunch is included in the price.
The meeting is sponsored by Conditioned Air and Chapman Insurance Group.
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The second panel discussion is on Monday, Jan. 14 at the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail N. Amy Oshier, “Behind the Headlines” anchor for the Naples Daily News, will be the master of ceremonies for the following group of tax advisers:

• Julio Barina, CPA, Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A.
• Jeannette M. Lombardi, senior counsel at Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC.
• Kevin Alan Kyle, tax attorney for Green Schoenfeld & Kyle LLP.

Register at AboveBoardChamber.com or call 239-910-7426. The cost on or before Wednesday, Jan. 9 is $30 for members and $38 for non-members. After Jan. 9, it’s $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Lunch is included in the price.
The meeting is sponsored by Best Home Services and Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A.
Yearly sponsors for the Above Board Chamber of Florida are Tri-Town Construction LLC, Conditioned Air, CONRIC PR & Marketing, Spada Salon and Day Spa, Your Walking Billboard LLC, Charlie McDonald Photography, Lady in Pink Photography LLC and Signarama Fort Myers (North).
The Above Board Chamber of Florida is dedicated to bringing people of all faiths together within the community, in the workplace and amongst one another. Their mission is to supply members with tools that allow them to take every aspect of their lives Above Board. For more information on the event or on how to become a member of the chamber, call CEO Jeanne Sweeney at 239-910-7426 or visit AboveBoardChamber.com.

January 4, 2019: Respect is the cornerstone belief that has guided Sissil Dep, CEO and Director of Sales of Oceana Global Logistics, in building a firm foundation for success in the field of global logistics. The challenge he welcomes is to create an atmosphere of confidence and agreement with customers, colleagues and even with competitors. Competition, he feels, helps improve services as the ability to respect and learn from others engenders competence and trust in a rapidly growing global industry.
Sissil, a self-effacing 45-year-old CEO, cites teamwork, cooperation and conflict resolution as the keys to business acumen. With foresight and expertise, he has established a full-service company that has grown from ground zero into the successful operational logistics firm of today, handling multi-million-dollar accounts and shipments on international waters. Frequent travel demands take Sissil to worldwide locations such as India, Malaysia, and UAE as well as several logistics conferences this past year, including FIATA/India, WCA/Singapore and Pangea/Germany. Attending these conferences allows this peripatetic CEO to promote education and understanding regarding logistics solutions in the US market.
Overcoming commercial obstacles is Sissil’s forte. The persistence and positivity that “nothing is impossible” has positioned Oceana as a successful troubleshooter and mediator within the confines of industry regulations. If original project expectations cannot be met, it is incumbent upon the company to provide a realistic and achievable plan to meet customer goals within timely parameters. According to Sissil, learning from mistakes, meeting them forthrightly and working on resolutions are integral to success. This persistent problem-solving framework is another hallmark of the service that Oceana Global builds upon to ensure its growing success rate.
Sissil credits company employees with business success, citing that it is competency in logistics functioning and contribution of all Oceana team members that allows innovative solutions to provide project completion in a timely and satisfactory manner to all concerned parties.
Sissil’s approach to sales is a personal one, often overcoming communication barriers by sharing commonalities in interests such as musical preferences as well as the international language of the industry. Finding connection with others begins Oceana’s service of fulfilling customers’ industrial and commercial needs, and makes the global logistics connections possible. When confronted with obstacles in the delivery process, Sissil’s mediation of dissonant objectives often shifts impossibilities to possible fruition. His humility and modesty encourage the involvement of all parties to “get the job done right.” The reward of a job well done is the satisfaction that Sissil enjoys as much as a glowing company reputation and financial gains.
Born in Sri Lanka, Sissil immigrated to the United States permanently many years ago. His prior experience in his country of origin was in the bank industry, and his initiation into the logistics field began in New York. Recognition of his astute mathematical prowess and unwavering work ethic soon earned him opportunities to utilise exceptional skills in accounting and finance in the freight industry. These experiences provided the firm foundation on which Oceana Global is built. His 24/7 availability allows little time for relaxation, but he enjoys music and ballroom dancing for stress reduction, achieving many accomplishments in this leisure pursuit as well.
Sissil’s outlook for the future is optimistic and innovative. His vision for sustainable, long-term growth is to create impactful strategies to meet expanding global demands. By maintaining outstanding performance in the industry, Oceana is paving the way to a long and successful business life.
To read more, visit https://usaawards.ceotodaymagazine.com/winners-edition/

Join Sanibel’s Doctor and Dietitian for a fun, interactive health talk! Appetizers and drinks will be served. We would love to meet you and answer questions about your medical case!
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
5:30-7:30PM
The Sanibel Community House, The Founder’s Room
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
THE DOCTOR & THE DIETITIAN
Ross Hauser, MD and Marion Hauser, MS, RD, CEO are the owners of Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics with locations in Fort Myers (Summerlin and Bass Rd) and Chicagoland. They are full-time Sanibel residents and authors of over 30 medical research articles and 9 books, including their best known book Prolo Your Pain Away!
THIS TALK IS GEARED TOWARD PEOPLE WHO…

• want to avoid joint and spine surgery, including replacement and fusion
• have chronic pain despite already undergoing surgery
• are suffering from a nagging sports injury
• have post-whiplash or other neck pain conditions

WE WILL COVER…

• the hype about stem cell therapy. Is it for everyone? Why or why not?
• staying active as we age, and ideas for exercising in the heat.
• NSAIDs and cortisone injections. Are they safe for you?
• regenerative treatments, including Prolotherapy and PRP.
• what leads to osteoarthritis and how to halt the degenerative process.
• Digital Motion X-ray, MRI, ultrasound. Which technology will show your injury best?

We look forward to seeing you there! Bring your questions and bring a friend!
RSVP to Rachell Vera at 239-303-4069 or [email protected]

January 4, 2019, Fort Myers, FL: Join Sanibel’s Doctor and Dietitian for a fun, interactive health talk! We would love to meet you and be able to answer some of your questions about your own medical case! Snacks will be served.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019
2:00-4:00PM
The Sanibel Community House, The Founder’s Room
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957

THE DOCTOR & THE DIETITIAN

Ross Hauser, MD and Marion Hauser, MS, RD, CEO are the owners of Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics with locations in Fort Myers (Summerlin and Bass Rd) and Chicagoland. They are full-time Sanibel residents and authors of over 30 medical research articles and 9 books, including their best known book Prolo Your Pain Away!

THIS TALK IS GEARED TOWARD PEOPLE WHO…

• want to avoid joint and spine surgery, including replacement and fusion

• have chronic pain despite already undergoing surgery

• are suffering from a nagging sports injury

• have post-whiplash or other neck pain conditions

WE WILL COVER…

• the hype about stem cell therapy. Is it for everyone? Why or why not?

• staying active as we age, and ideas for exercising in the heat.

• NSAIDs and cortisone injections. Are they safe for you?

• regenerative treatments, including Prolotherapy and PRP.

• what leads to osteoarthritis and how to halt the degenerative process.

• Digital Motion X-ray, MRI, ultrasound. Which technology will show your injury best?

We look forward to seeing you there! Bring your questions and bring a friend!

RSVP to Rachell Vera at 239-303-4069 or [email protected]

January 4, 2019, Naples, FL: YogaCAN is in the 6th year of raising awareness and dollars for Cancer Alliance of Naples. Each year the community comes together to practice yoga overlooking the Gulf of Mexico at the Naples Beach & Golf Club. Kids yoga, refreshments, silent auction, food and fun all for a great cause!
This year’s community yoga event will take place on April 28, 2019 – more details to follow! You can join us for our Sunset Social – April 27, 2019
Cancer Alliance of Naples is a 501(c)3 charity that provides financial aid, resources and support for local children and adults battling cancer. Every dollar raised here stays here in Collier and Lee Counties. All proceeds from the event will go to supporting local cancer patients and their families.
The event will be held at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd N, in Naples, Florida, 34102 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Visit the Facebook event page – Yoga CAN
https://www.facebook.com/yogaCANevents/?eid=ARC_DJA79dPwDIhL8P_F2-Wy-MnlIhutLfyP4lNIxdeb-TlGMRyFho4m5WH08N5XQHPEraEiKW5uuQHR
Please visit our website www.cancerallianceofnaples.org for more information on Cancer Alliance of Naples
For sponsorship opportunities, tickets or more information or any other questions, please contact us at 239-643-4673. We hope to see you there!

January 4, 2019, Naples, FL: Join the Cancer Alliance of Naples for their annual signature luncheon Women Supporting Women – Men & Children with Cancer 2019 at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort on March 1, 2019. Cancer Alliance of Naples is a 501(c)3 charity that provides financial aid, resources and support for local children and adults battling cancer. Every dollar raised here stays here in Collier and Lee Counties.
The theme for our event this year is
Shop, Laugh, Give.

• Shop – with Lilly Pulitzer
• Laugh – with comedian Diana Jordan
• Give – through our amazing live auction, silent auction and raffles.

The event will be held at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort, located at 2600 Tiburon Dr. in Naples, Florida, 43109 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
All proceeds will go to supporting local cancer patients and their families. Please visit our website www.cancerallianceofnaples.org for more information on Cancer Alliance and our Facebook page Cancer Alliance of Naples Signature Luncheon.
https://www.facebook.com/cancerallianceofnaples/
for more information on this event.
For sponsorship opportunities, tickets or more information or any other questions, please contact us at 239-643-4673. We hope to see you there!