Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel

Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel

Focused on Patient Care and a Healthier Tomorrow There is no need to travel outside of Wesley Chapel to get high-quality health care. The Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel opened up in October 2012. I had the pleasure of attending a media tour at the new hospital and was surprised by its beautiful exterior. I wasRead More

The Cost of Doing Business – Part 1

Cost of Business

I heard the steady clip-clop pattern of high heels on a tile floor.  I didn’t need to see who it was; I could tell immediately that Cynthia, the sales floor receptionist was approaching.  As she reached my doorway, she said, “Mark, Mr. Boren would like to see you in his office.” She lingered there asRead More

Paragon Risk Management

Insurance Agent Protection

Paragon Risk Management, Inc. was founded almost 13 years ago with the vision of providing business owners throughout Florida with a resource for their commercial insurance needs. Today, Paragon Risk Management, Inc. has grown to one of the area’s oldest and broadest full-service independent insurance agencies, offering a comprehensive array of property and casualty insuranceRead More

Good Faith Insurance Services

God Makes All Things Possible By: Rocio (Rosie) D. Paulsen About four years ago, God started me in a new season of my life. I had recently found myself in a new home, in new surroundings, and in need of a new career. So I prayed this: “GOD, in my new job, please allow meRead More

Created to Serve with Eyes of Love

DR. JAMES GILLS, founder and director of St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute, exemplifies the believer that Paul describes in Ephesians 2. He recognizes that it is through grace that we (the Church) have been saved to rest in God’s redemption and grow deeper in our faith in Christ Jesus; it certainly is not byRead More

The PROtential for Success

PROtential Sports is a unique after-school program and summer camp. Founders Tony and Nyree Bland shared their uncommon approach to children and sports. Tony said, “We like to think that all of the kids have professional potential – not just in sports.” He explained that they hope to instill skills that transcend sports and willRead More

Destination Irrelevance

All aboard! The train is leaving and it’s standing room only! Irrelevance is a popular destination with this business class; that’s located halfway between Insignificant and Inconsequential. On this train, you will surely enjoy the ride as you sit shoulder to shoulder with all of the powerful people. You can bet that the people inRead More

Christian Business Connections

As a Christian business owner or industry professional in Tampa Bay, how do you meet others throughout the week who share your beliefs and values? Is there a greater purpose for your business, or ministry, and how are you nurturing that vision? Christian Business Connections (CBC) is a dynamic networking group that was founded uponRead More

Santini Style

In 1979, Robert Duvall was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Bull Meecham in the movie, The Great Santini. The movie was about a Marine Corps fighter pilot and the problems he faced trying to balance his job and family. Colonel Meecham was a tough leader that was not afraid to makeRead More

Short Game

There’s nothing like a Saturday afternoon on the golf course with a few buddies.  My testosterone is at an all-time high and my common sense falls somewhere at the other end of the spectrum.  The first hole is a long par four, approximately 400 yards, with a slight dogleg to the right.  It’s time toRead More