The Shields Painting Difference: Perfection with Every Brush Stroke
Many painting companies in Florida rely on flashy marketing and big promises to try and attract new clients. But when it comes time to work, they fall short of their promises. This is often due to a lack of experience, qualified painters, and a drive to overachieve. At Shields Painting, we do things a little differently than other painting companies in Citrus County. We believe that a professional paint job should be as close to perfect as possible. Our goal is to leave you 100% satisfied, whether we're touching up an old residential paint job or performing a complex commercial project. It might sound simple, but we achieve that goal through honesty, hard work, beautiful results, and reasonable pricing.
As a family-owned and operated painting company in Lake Lindsey, FL, we strive to provide personalized, professional, and friendly service. Shields Painting has been in business since 1968 for a good reason. Whenever possible, we go the extra mile to make sure our customers are happy. Unlike some of our competition, we want to know all about your house or business painting project: your vision, your preferences, your challenges, and your goals. When we understand your needs, we can present you with a fantastic final product - one that you're proud to show off to friends and neighbors.
At Shields Painting, we combine our extensive experience with time-tested, meticulous painting processes, resulting in the highest quality painting results around. As a painting contractor in Citrus County, we can take on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Florida.
A few of our most popular painting services include:
- Interior Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Residential Painting
- Commercial Painting
- Cabinet Painting
- Ceiling Painting
- Fence Painting
- Sign Painting
- MUCH More!
Our commercial, industrial, and residential painting contractors take the proper steps to protect your property and belongings while we work. Our team will clean up after ourselves, so your property is left clean and free of debris when we're done. After all, we think there's only one way to do a job, and that's the right way.
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Your Go-To House Painting Company in Lake Lindsey, FL
Your home is a haven of relaxation and solitude. It is uniquely you - a place where you can express who you are through style and design. Whether you need interior touch-ups for your crown molding or a new exterior coat of paint, hiring a reliable painting contractor is the best way to get quality results.
At Shields Painting, we know how important it is to have a home that highlights your tastes and personality. That's why we offer an extensive array of residential painting services in Citrus County. As tempting as it might be to try a DIY paint job, without the proper skills and experience, there is a good chance that the results will turn out less than satisfactory.
High-quality painting requires skill, experience, and patience. If you're a homeowner who needs residential painting services but doesn't have the time, patience, or skills to handle the job, look no further than Shields Painting. We offer accuracy, precision, and longevity with each paint job we perform. Our customers choose Shields Painting for their home because they receive:
- Free Quotes with Detailed Project Breakdowns
- Affordable Pricing
- Expert Painting Contractors
- High-Quality Paint Products
- Combo of Traditional and Modern Techniques
- Well-Maintained Tools
- Unmatched Craftsmanship
- Friendly, Personalized Service
- Good Old-Fashioned Hard Work!
The majority of our house painting services come in two forms: interior and exterior.
Interior Residential Painting
As an interior painting contractor with decades of experience, our expert technicians have developed an interior painting process that maximizes quality and emphasizes customer satisfaction. We understand that interior painting goes beyond aesthetics. It protects your ceilings and walls and helps you sustain a healthier place to live for your family. When only the finest craftsmanship will do inside your home, Shields Painting is here for you.
Our seasoned team of painting experts and craftsmen is dedicated to respecting your space and providing you with the look and feel you're craving inside your home. Whether you bought a new house and want to make it your own or need minor touch-ups but have no time, Shields Painting is ready to tackle the job, no matter how small or large.
Unlike some painting companies, our interior house painters take the time to get the details right, every time. For instance, color is only one aspect of your interior paint job. The paint sheen or finish is just as important. Certain finishes are better for living rooms and bedrooms than in kitchens and bathrooms. We'll help you find the right finish and paint colors for your home, so you don't have to worry about touch-ups or repainting.
Some of our most popular interior house painting services include:
- Ceiling Painting
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal
- Living Room Painting
- Bathroom Painting
- Basement Painting
- Color Consultations
- More
Cabinet Painting
Citrus County cabinet painting deserves its own section on this page because it requires more time, skill, and quality paint than most sections of your home. If your home's cabinets are built into its woodwork, replacing them can be obnoxiously expensive. Compared to the cost of installing new cabinets, painting your kitchen cabinets is much more affordable.
At Shields Painting, we specialize in transforming old cabinets into new, gorgeous features that are just as usable as they are beautiful. Each step of our cabinet painting process is meticulous and thorough. And we'll take care of the entire job, from cleaning, prep, and sanding to priming, painting, and reassembly. This unique service lets you enjoy a brand-new look in your kitchen without having to go into debt by replacing your cabinets.
Whether your cabinets are new, but you want to change their color or you'd like to transition wood cabinets to a painted finish, Shields Painting has the expertise and experience to give you a new look you'll love.
Exterior Residential Painting
Your home - it's a place that not only keeps your belongings safe. It protects your family and loved ones, too. It's one of your largest investments, and like anything else of value, it should be protected. However, Florida weather can take a toll on your home's structure and paint, lowering your home's value and even putting your family at risk.
While it's true that a beautiful exterior affects your house's value, it shouldn't take thousands of remodeling dollars to make a positive change to your home. There's a fine line between reasonable pricing and top-quality painting, and that sweet spot is what Shields Painting aims for. If you want to transform how your friends and neighbors see your home, never underestimate the power of a professional paint job.
Our exterior residential painting services are designed to boost curb appeal, give your home a fresh look, and help it stand up to Florida's unique weather. But we provide more than that. When you hire Shields Painting for your outdoor painting project, you will enjoy peace of mind in knowing that your home is in truly capable hands. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and help bring out the best in your property, whether you need to re-stain your deck or remove old, peeling paint from your siding.
If you're on the hunt for the very best exterior painting contractor in Lake Lindsey, FL, look no further than Shields Painting.
Some of our most popular exterior house painting services include:
- Vinyl Siding Painting
- Deck Painting and Staining
- Stucco Exterior Painting
- Wood Exterior Painting
- Porch Painting and Staining
- Soffit Painting
- Fascia Painting
- Window Painting
- Front Door Painting
- Thorough Painting Prep
- More
The Premier Commercial Painting Company in Lake Lindsey, FL
When it comes to first impressions, your businesses' appearance plays an important role. Your commercial property's paint job factors into its overall aesthetics. A great-looking, well-maintained paint job can mean the difference between a customer walking in your storefront and passing by. Conversely, an old, worn-out commercial paint job can send the wrong message to prospective customers. If you can't take the time to keep up your property's appearance, why would a customer spend their hard-earned money on your products?
The same goes for your businesses' interior paint. Would you want to do business with a company that has peeling paint or unsightly crown molding? At Shield's Painting, our goal is to create a beautiful environment that your customers and employees will love inside and out. When you work with our business painters, you can rest easy knowing we treat your business like it were our own. We always clean up after ourselves and know that operations cannot come to a halt just because we're painting. As such, we'll work with your busy schedule to ensure the job gets done right the first time without disrupting your day-to-day commitments.
With decades of commercial painting experience, we know the demands of a commercial painting project necessitate a disciplined and focused approach from the start. Our team of business painters is committed to delivering quality, on-time results on every project, every time - no excuses
We offer professional business painting services to a variety of building types, including:
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Industrial Painting
A high level of care and finesse are required to effectively paint an industrial property. At Shields Painting, we know that industrial paint jobs involve much more than aesthetics. That's why our industrial services are customized to your specifications, using industrial-grade materials that stand up to heavy-duty operations.
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Retail Store Painting
Our commercial painters apply effective, yet appealing interior and exterior paint that stand up to the daily rigors of busy retail environments.
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Small Business Painting
Do you own a restaurant franchise? Have a small "mom and pop" location that needs a fresh coat of paint? Shields Painting has the resources and reliability to efficiently get the job done the first time. That way, you can focus on serving your customers, not having your business repainted.
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Healthcare Location Painting
From walk-in clinics to long-term care facilities, Shields Painting is sensitive to your patients' needs. We know you must protect your patient's privacy while maintaining productivity. Our approach to healthcare location painting centers around your schedule to avoid disruptions in care.
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Apartment Complex Painting
Erase signs of wear and make your apartment complex or multi-family building a more desirable place to live with a stunning, professional paint job.
Florida's Most Trusted Painting Contractor
Shields Painting has been in the business since 1968. In a world where so much has changed, we are proud to uphold the ideals that make us successful: hard, honest work, getting the job done right, and excellent customer service. Providing you with trustworthy, quality work will always take priority over rushing through a project to serve the next customer. That is just not the way we choose to do business.
As professionals dedicated to perfection, we strive to provide a unique painting experience for every customer - one that focuses on their needs and desires instead of our own. Whether you need residential painting for your home or commercial painting for your business, we encourage you to reach out today to speak with our customer service team. Whether you have big ideas about a new paint project or need our expertise and guidance, we look forward to hearing from you soon.
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GOPHER TORTOISE BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION IN FLORIDA
Matt Vandenburghhttps://www.hernandosun.com/2018/05/16/gopher-tortoise-biology-and-conservation-florida/
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 10 AM TO 11 AMEvery Florida resident has the ability to impact the conservation of gopher tortoises. Join regional gopher tortoise biologist Kelly O’Connor for a detailed look at the life history of gopher tortoises and information on how you can help protect this unique species. The gopher tortoise is seen as a keystone species because it digs burrows that provide shelter for at least 360 other animal species. They are threatened by predation and habitat destruction. The gopher tortoise is a representative ...
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 10 AM TO 11 AM
Every Florida resident has the ability to impact the conservation of gopher tortoises. Join regional gopher tortoise biologist Kelly O’Connor for a detailed look at the life history of gopher tortoises and information on how you can help protect this unique species. The gopher tortoise is seen as a keystone species because it digs burrows that provide shelter for at least 360 other animal species. They are threatened by predation and habitat destruction. The gopher tortoise is a representative of the genus Gopherus, which contains the only tortoises native to North America. Gopher tortoises are a federally protected species. Current Florida state regulations clearly indicate that it is illegal to handle or disturb gopher tortoises or to bother their burrows.
Chinsegut Conservation Center is located at 23212 Lake Lindsey Rd, Brooksville, Florida 34601
Recently the county sent out information on a proposed garbage rate change to bring added service. The press release states,
“The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 22, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in the Hernando County Government Center located at 20 N. Main Street in Brooksville to consider changing the billing method and rate for solid waste collection. If approved, solid waste collection for residents living in the mandatory area will no longer be billed on their water bill; instead, they would be billed annually on their property tax bill. In addition, the rate would increase from $8.18 to $13.27 monthly. The total billed on the property tax would be $172.80.”
The following figures were included in the notice:
Contract Collection Rate: $13.27
Property Appraiser and Tax Collector Expense (4% gross-up): $0.55
Early Prepayment Discount Gross-up (4% gross-up): $0.58
Total: $14.40
The annualized assessment = $14.40 x 12 months = $172.80
The notice continued,
“The rates for the non-mandatory areas of the County (everything except the City of Brooksville and the mandatory area in Spring Hill) would increase to $13.49 per month and would continue to be billed directly with Republic Services.
“As part of this proposed change, residents would receive one new 96-gallon, two-wheeled cart that will be used for collection. The carts will be picked up with a new, specialty side-loader truck to provide a better level of service.”
Chairman Champion clarified during the Board of County Commissioners meeting, “There was no reference to the fact that we already have a signed contract. We already had a meeting a year ago- that this was already decided as far as the rates go.”
“So now we’ve got citizens in an uproar out there because they don’t know what’s going on.”
Deputy Administrator Jeff Rogers explained that the contract was amended with Republic on July 25, 2017 , which extended the contract for a seven year period, establishes new rates and places the fees on the tax bill for the mandatory area of the county (Spring Hill).
Chairman Champion stated that the city of Brooksville pays $20 per month and surrounding counties are around $17-$18 per month.
“The negotiated contract was a very good deal. Whether Republic is delivering or not, that’s a whole other argument. That’s why we fined them the $150,000 and we’re working towards resolving that. From the latest report it looks like it is improving- of course it’s not perfect yet,” commented Champion.
Rogers stated that the letter that went out was meant to inform of another public hearing on the matter. He said the hearing is a procedural step to change how it’s being billed from a monthly water bill to being placed on your tax bill. If you’re in a non-mandatory area- you’ll continue billing with Republic, but the rate will be increasing.
The county is now monitoring Republic’s performance on a monthly basis. Rogers stated that they are improving and the county is working with them to ensure that they get to a satisfactory point for the county’s citizens.
He apologized for the letter’s miscommunication.
“The communication on this was pretty horrific,” said Holcomb, “everyone thought they were getting double taxed for their trash.”
“The reason we’re going from the water bill to the tax rolls is basically because our citizens have been cheating this company to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars,” explained Holcomb.
He said the system still won’t be perfect, because now snowbirds won’t be able to only pay for when they are here, but the rates are still well below other areas.
Duke Energy-FAMU proposal could turn 800 Hernando County acres to solar farm
Jack Evanshttps://www.tampabay.com/hernando/duke-energy-famu-proposal-could-turn-800-hernando-county-acres-to-solar-farm-20190124/
BROOKSVILLE — It used to be that cattle lived on the 3,800 acres of agricultural research land spread across northern Hernando County. Then the U.S. Department of Agriculture sold the land to Florida A&M University in 2015, and there was talk of sustainable farming and grape growing.Now, the Tallahassee-based university may lease 800 acres of that land to Duke Energy, and something new may rise in its fields: solar panels.A proposed deal would let Duke build a 74.9-megawatt solar energy farm on a piece of the universi...
BROOKSVILLE — It used to be that cattle lived on the 3,800 acres of agricultural research land spread across northern Hernando County. Then the U.S. Department of Agriculture sold the land to Florida A&M University in 2015, and there was talk of sustainable farming and grape growing.
Now, the Tallahassee-based university may lease 800 acres of that land to Duke Energy, and something new may rise in its fields: solar panels.
A proposed deal would let Duke build a 74.9-megawatt solar energy farm on a piece of the university's Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station.
The university's Board of Trustees will review the proposed lease Thursday and vote on it in March, said Fred Gainous, the station's executive director. If the board approves it, Duke could spend two years determining the project's feasibility and another two on construction before opening in 2023, according to a presentation for the board. Then it would pay the school $850 per usable acre — as much as $680,000 — with annual 2.5 percent increases.
The farm would be bordered to the north by Lake Lindsey Road and unpopulated county land, to the west by Daly Road and to the south by the Withlacoochee State Forest. More university land sits to the east.
Houses dot Daly Road across from the solar farm site.
Last fall, debate over a planned solar farm in Pasco County led to a lawsuit after neighbors argued it would constitute heavy industrial use and tarnish agricultural land. The Department of Agriculture has said solar farming is an agricultural use, according to the university presentation, and the Hernando County land is zoned for agriculture.
But Hernando County officials will get some say in whether the project moves forward.
Duke and the university would need the county to give the land a public service facility overlay, the additional zoning required for water treatment plants, gas lines and substations, said county planner Omar DePablo. And the project may require amending the county's comprehensive plan, but DePablo said he won't know for sure until he sees a proposal.
"As of now, I haven't got anything across my desk," he said.
An operating agreement committed the university to using the land for educating new farmers and ranchers, as well as research on agriculture and natural resources.
Assistant County Administrator Jeff Rogers said he thinks a deal between Duke and the university would benefit those living and working nearby.
"Down the line, it's a new (revenue) source for FAMU to provide new resources for their agricultural and environmental research station," he said. "That's a great service for our agricultural community."
Gainous said he couldn't talk in detail about the project until a deal is reached. Calls to representatives of the university and its board of trustees were not returned.
For Duke Energy, the farm would fit into a plan to build or acquire 700 megawatts of solar power facilities statewide by 2022, spokesperson Ana Gibbs said in an email.
DePablo said it's too early to tell what public response will be.
"No one could come out," he said, "or everybody in Hernando could come out."
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Easter service offerings abound at Hernando County churches
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Local churches are offering special Easter services and events to celebrate the most sacred of Christian holidays. Along with services at regular times on Sunday, April 21, some churches will offer services on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, special family events on Holy Saturday and Easter sunrise services.
• Spring Hill Baptist Church will present a musical drama, Come to Jesus, during its 6 p.m. service on Palm Sunday, April 14. A free annual Easter Eggstravaganza offers fun for the whole family including games, bounce houses, food and an age-based egg hunt with 10,000 eggs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Holy Saturday. The church is at 3140 Mariner Blvd. Call (352) 683-5685.
• Brooksville Wesleyan Church, 22319 Cortez Blvd., will present a cantata, It is Finished, at 6 p.m. April 14. Communion in the Garden will be served inside the church as a come-and-go event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday and a Good Friday Tenebrae service will be at 7 p.m. Call (352) 799-3066.
• Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 235 Cobblestone Drive, Spring Hill, will have a guest missionary from Jerusalem at 7 p.m. Wednesday speaking on "Christ in the Passover." Other Easter services include Good Friday Service of Shadows Tenebrae at 7 p.m. and an Easter sunrise service at 7 a.m. with breakfast following. (352) 683-0587.
• St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2301 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, will offer a Rite One service Wednesday at 10 a.m., a Maundy Thursday service with foot washing at 7 p.m., a Good Friday service followed by Stations of the Cross at noon, and a service in Memorial Garden at 4 p.m. followed by the flowering of the cross [guests may bring flowers] and a candlelight vigil at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. On Easter, there will be age appropriate egg hunts for children of all ages at 9:30 a.m. Call (352) 683-2010.
• St. John's Episcopal Church, 200 South Brooksville Ave., Brooksville, will have a Tenebrae service at 6 p.m. Thursday and a Litany of Penitence and Stations of the Cross service at noon on Good Friday. Call (352) 796-9112.
• Mariner United Methodist Church, 7079 Mariner Blvd., will have a Maundy Thursday service at 6:30 p.m., a Good Friday service at noon and a free Easter Festival for children ages 3 to 10 and their families with an egg hunt, stories and crafts beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Call (352) 596-0080.
• Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, will have a Maundy Thursday service with foot washing at 6:30 p.m., and experiential prayer stations from 5 to 6:15 p.m. and a Tenebrae service at 6:30 p.m. on Good Friday. Call (352) 597-1456.
•Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1214 Broad St., Masaryktown, will have a 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday service. On Good Friday, there will be a service at noon and Tenebrae at 7 p.m. On Easter, there will be a sunrise service at 7:30 a.m., a potluck breakfast at 8:45 a.m. and an egg hunt for children at 9:45 a.m. Call (352) 796-4066.
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• First United Methodist Church Spring Hill, 9344 Spring Hill Drive, will have a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. and a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. Call (352) 683-2600.
• Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mount Fair Ave., Brooksville, will have a 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday service, a 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Good Friday prayer vigil, and a 6:30 a.m. Easter sunrise service. Call (352) 796-4969.
• Ridge Manor Community Methodist Church, 34350 Cortez Blvd., will have a Holy Thursday service at 7 p.m. and a 7 a.m. Easter sunrise service. (352) 583-3770.
• Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill, will have a 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday service and a 7 p.m. Good Friday service. On Easter, there will be a 7 a.m. sunrise service in the garden with breakfast following. Call (352) 683-9731.
• Grace Presbyterian Church, 8375 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, will have a Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m. and one combined service at 10 a.m. on Easter. Call (352) 683-2082.
• St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 5030 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, will have a Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 p.m. on Holy Thursday. On Good Friday will be Stations of the Cross in Spanish at 10 a.m. and in English at noon and 7:30 p.m., and the Liturgy of the Passion of the Christ at 3 p.m. On Saturday, there is an 8:15 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass. On Sunday, there is an additional 5:45 a.m. Mass. Call (352) 683-9666.
• Hope Community Bible Church, 13241 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, will have a Good Friday service at 11 a.m. with combined congregations from Pristine Baptist Church, Ransom Church of God and Central Dentro de la Familia Cristiana. Call (352) 686-6020.
• Salvation Army of Hernando County, 15464 Cortez Blvd., will have revival services, which includes a "youth-only" session for kids 12 to 18, beginning at 5 p.m. on Good Friday. There will be sessions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and an early service at 9 a.m. Easter Sunday along with its regular service at 10:30 a.m. Call (352) 796-1186.
• Northcliffe Baptist Church will offer a 6 p.m. communion service on Good Friday. A Really Big Easter Party, for children age 2 through fifth grade, will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Holy Saturday. The free event will have bounce houses, indoor egg hunts, food and face painting. The church is at 10515 Northcliffe Blvd., Spring Hill. Call (352) 683-5882.
• First Baptist Church of Brooksville, 420 Howell Ave., will have a Good Friday service with the Lord's Supper at 6:30 p.m. Call (352) 796-6791.
• Grace World Outreach's Eggstravaganza, where 20,000 candy-filled eggs will be dropped from a helicopter from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Holy Saturday. There will be bounce houses, a petting zoo, a rock wall, many giveaway items, including bicycles, and vendors on site for food purchases. The church is at 20366 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Call (352) 796-3685.
• Great Life Church, 14494 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, will have a Spring Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Holy Saturday. The free-admission, annual event will have three egg hunts, food, local vendors, inflatables, rides, zip lines and go-carts. Call (352) 293-7673.
• First Baptist Church of Spring Hill, 7279 Pinehurst Drive, will have an egg hunt on Holy Saturday at 11 a.m. for ages 2 to 10. There will be a light lunch afterward for the first 200 who register by 11. Call (352) 683-2863.
• First United Methodist Church Brooksville will host an Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. on the Brooksville Common, next to the church at 109 S Broad St. Call (352) 796-3363.
• Christian Life Assembly of God, 13065 Jacqueline Road, Brooksville, will present a community Easter sunrise service at 7 a.m. The guest speaker will be John Mitten from Chick-fil-a. Outside seating will be available, and parking is on the side of the church. Call (352) 597-1139.
• Lake Lindsey United Methodist Church will host an Easter sunrise service at 7 a.m. on the lawn of Chinsegut Hill Manor, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville. The annual event includes a free pancake breakfast at the church at 22400 Lake Lindsey Road after the service. Call (352) 777-4319.
• Brooksville Christian Church, 6197 Broad St., will host an early outdoor service at 9 a.m. on Easter. Call (352) 796-3221.
• St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2301 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, will offer a Rite One service Wednesday at 10 a.m., a Maundy Thursday service with foot washing at 7 p.m., a Good Friday service followed by Stations of the Cross at noon, and a service in Memorial Garden at 4 p.m. followed by the flowering of the cross [guests may bring flowers] and a candlelight vigil at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. On Easter, there will be age appropriate egg hunts for children of all ages at 9:30 a.m. Call (352) 683-2010.
HCA's Lake City Hospital Celebrates $36 mil Expanded Emergency Room – Part of Planned $141 mil Expansion
Stew Lilkerhttps://www.columbiacountyobserver.com/master_files/County_News_2023/20230506-lake-city-hosp-celebrates-36-mil-expanded-emergency-room.html
Scores of the whose-who of Lake City-Columbia County attended the grand opening ceremony. Lake City Hospital’s CEO Jill Adams said, “We are growing with the community, and this expansion provides us the opportunity to continue to provide care closer to home.” (HCA press release). Lake City Hospital is a 113-bed acute care hospital serving the communities of Columbia, Hamilton, and Suwannee counties. HCA Lake City Hospital is part of HCA Florid...
Scores of the whose-who of Lake City-Columbia County attended the grand opening ceremony.
Lake City Hospital’s CEO Jill Adams said, “We are growing with the community, and this expansion provides us the opportunity to continue to provide care closer to home.” (HCA press release). Lake City Hospital is a 113-bed acute care hospital serving the communities of Columbia, Hamilton, and Suwannee counties. HCA Lake City Hospital is part of HCA Florida Healthcare, offering medical and surgical programs, including critical care, heart care, interventional cardiology, orthopedics, cancer care, and imaging services. HCA Lake City Hospital is an accredited primary stroke center and an accredited chest pain center. Lindsay Covington, Lake City Hospital's Director of Communication and Community Engagement, told your reporter before the grand opening crowd arrived, "The addition will help increase patient privacy and enhance efficiency.”
Your reporter asked Ms. Covington if HCA was planning the addition of an OB expansion in Lake City. Ms. Covington smiled, but there wasn't a revelation at hand.
Brian Sellers, RN, the hospital’s emergency room director, told your reporter that the added emergency room space, which effectively doubles the emergency room footprint, will relieve some of the stress of the sometimes crowded conditions. HCA Healthcare’s 2022 revenue was $60.23 billion. HCA’s profit was $6.956 billion in 2021 and $5.643 billion in 2022. Along with the newly expanded emergency department, Lake City Hospital announced an $88 million investment in a new two-story patient tower in November. The 58,543 square feet tower addition will double the footprint of surgical services from 11,995 square feet to 21,815 square feet, as well as expand the cath lab. Since 2020, HCA dedicated $141 million in what everyone knows as the Lake City Medical Center. HCA's data-driven corporate policy supports the accelerating advancement of women and people of color in leadership roles. HCA corporate says, "We are proud that people of color currently comprise nearly 41% of our workforce and women comprise nearly 80%." HCA is conscious of unconscious bias. "All of our education and training resources are designed with a framework and focus around building an inclusive organization for our colleagues and compassionate, culturally competent healthcare environment for our patients," HCA statement. All HCA employees receive conscious inclusion training as part of their required annual code of conduct training. Unlike Columbia County and Lake City, the home of Lake City Hospital, HCA does not look to give favored employees and the well-connected free passes by changing its rules to hire the unqualified. HCA's Lindsey Covington: Profile The importance of education and experience.The importance of experience and education is exemplified by Lake City Hospital's Director of Communications and Community Engagement, Lindsey Covington. Ms. Covington, without who this article would not have been possible, began her post-secondary education at North Florida Community College, where she earned her A.A. degree in 2014. From there, Ms. Covington went on to UF, earning a B.S. in advertising in 2016, and then was hired by Murray State University (the University of Kentucky) as its marketing coordinator. (Columbia County Observer photo) While at Murray State U, she earned her Masters in Mass Communications/Media Studies, and then went on to the Suwannee River Water Management for three years before going to HCA in 2021. |
Hernando churches and temples ring in the holidays
Gail Hollenbeckhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/hernando/2019/12/11/hernando-churches-and-temples-ring-in-the-holidays/
December is a month for religious holidays, and Hernando churches and temples have planned plenty of events for celebration.“Come and See, Go and Tell” is the name of the free program that unveils the story of Christmas through music, narration and skit presented at 6 p.m. Dec. 14 and 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at Northcliffe Baptist Church.The program is divided into three sets, which include classical Christmas songs, a special choral arrangement and modern Christmas worship songs. It’s supported by the Northclif...
December is a month for religious holidays, and Hernando churches and temples have planned plenty of events for celebration.
“Come and See, Go and Tell” is the name of the free program that unveils the story of Christmas through music, narration and skit presented at 6 p.m. Dec. 14 and 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at Northcliffe Baptist Church.
The program is divided into three sets, which include classical Christmas songs, a special choral arrangement and modern Christmas worship songs. It’s supported by the Northcliffe band and the Celebration Choir and Orchestra.
“The skit has special narration throughout and aims to invite guests to come and see what Christmas is all about — the birth of Jesus,” senior Pastor Jeff Dye said. “Through recognizing that Jesus is Christ the King, we in turn worship him and are compelled to go and tell the ‘Good News’ that the Savior is born.”
Following the program, families can enjoy hot chocolate and kid-friendly crafts, along with a photo opportunity with Santa.
The church is at 10515 Northcliffe Blvd, Spring Hill. Call (352) 683-5882.
Lake Lindsey United Methodist Church will present a cantata, “The Gift Goes On,” arranged by Russell Mauldin at the 11 a.m. service Dec. 15. After the service, there will be a covered dish lunch in the fellowship hall. The church is at 22400 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville. Call (352) 777-4319.
Spring Hill Baptist Church, 3140 Mariner Blvd., will present the Christmas story in song, “Sing Merry Christmas,” at the 6 p.m. service Dec. 15. Call (352) 683-5685.
Chabad Jewish Center of Hernando and Citrus County will host the Hanukkah Street Fair Menorah Lighting and Klezmer Concert at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 26 at Town Square Mall, 3021 Commercial Way, Spring Hill.
Music for the indoor concert will be by the Freylekh Klezmer Band. The menorah lighting will be outdoors. Prizes will be raffled. Refreshments include Shtetl-style food, including hot matza-ball soup, latkes and donuts and hot drinks. Entertainment includes arts and crafts for all ages.
The event is free by reservation at chabadspringhill.com/chanukah. Sponsorship and VIP seating is also available for a fee. Call (352) 600-2779.
“Join us for a fun night as we unite for light,” said Seema Lipszyc. “Celebrating the joy of Hanukkah will be an experience to be remembered.”
Temple Beth David, 13158 Antelope St., Spring Hill, will host its annual Festival of Lights, “Night of 100 Menorahs,” at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 28. The celebration will include a complete meal, singing, Hanukkah gelt, dreidels, presents for children and fun for the entire family.
“Bring your menorah and candles to join the celebration,” said spokesperson Elana Goodman. “When we all light our menorahs and the lights are off, you can imagine how festive and breathtaking the room becomes.”
Temple member adults cost $26, children 4-12 are $5, religious school children are free. Non-member adults are $30, children $8, 3 and under are free.
Reservations and payment are required by Dec. 20. Call (352) 686-7034.