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April 2016 Volume 11, Issue 4 Ph: 657-2418
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Brandon Regional Hospital Begins $60M Emergency Room Expansion Project
By Kathy L. Collins
Community leaders and hospital dignitaries gathered last month to cut the ribbon on Brandon Regional Hospital’s newly expanded emergency room.
Hospital is the fifth busiest ER in the state of Florida. The hospital serves approximately 120,000 patients each year. To keep up with patient demands and needs, the hospital allocated 60 million dollars to a multi-phase expansion. Brandon Regional Hospital CEO, Bland Eng said, “This is a bold step for the hospital to take for the residents of Brandon. What a gem of a community Brandon is. This expansion is the transformation from the past to the future. We are stepping into the future. A hospital’s ER is the front door of the hospital. Now the surroundings and physical environment of the hospital will be a mirror image of the care given by exceptional healthcare workers at Brandon Regional Hospital.” Brandon Regional Hospital has been providing emergency care to families of the greater Brandon area since 1977. It should be noted that during the construction of the massive expansion, the hospital stayed open and there was no reduction in services or capabilities. Brandon Regional Hospital is located at 119 Oakfield Dr. in Brandon. Visit www.Brandonregionalhospital.com.
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Recently the community gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Brandon Regional Hospital’s new Emergency Room (ER). Attendees were offered tours of the newly expanded facility. Phase one of the three phase $60 million expansion will open in April. The first phase adds 22,000 sq. ft., 40 new exam rooms including an area for pediatrics and a new main entrance for easier access. The new ER entrance is off of Oakfield Drive. The newly completed phase also includes state-of-the-art trauma rooms, private patient rooms where nurses can chart on computers in the room, two new X-Ray machines, two additional 64-slice CT machines and upgraded ultrasound equipment. Phase two, which will open in January 2017, will have eight new exam rooms, four new trauma rooms, centrally located imaging and a new ambulance entrance with helipad. Phase three, which will open in May 2017, will include a dedicated 16 room pediatric department and dedicated pediatric emergency room entrance. When completed, 45,000 sq. ft. will have been added. Brandon Regional
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On Tuesday, April 12 Portillo's Hot Dogs officially opened its doors to the first Florida Portillo's location in Brandon. The Brandon Portillo's is the 42nd Portillo's location. Founder Dick Portillo attended and thanked fans for their support over the last 53 years. The new location is at 1748 W. Brandon Blvd. in Brandon. Visit www.portillos.com or call 210-8190.
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Latino’s Supermarket Expands With Newly Opened Latino’s Fresh Market
By Tatiana Ortiz
Owner of Latino’s Supermarket, William Guzman, recently expanded his business with a new building, Latino’s Fresh Market.
Are you in the mood for a tasty and enjoyable experience with a diverse ethnic appeal? Owner William Guzman from the Latino’s Supermarket in Valrico has recently expanded his business and recently opened an additional building, Latino’s Fresh Market, right around the corner. Latino’s Supermarket has been in business since 1995 and is not a franchise. “It is the only one in the area,” said Guzman. The supermarket currently has fresh produce, fresh meat, grocery, deli, a bakery and Latin hot foods. Seating is available for those who choose to dine in. Customers from various backgrounds can get a glimpse of what it is like to be back in their own country while shopping, conversing or grabbing a bite to eat. “I want customers to know that this is a place where they can feel welcome and at home,” said Guzman. Not only is it a supermarket, but the business provides various services for its customers such as catering for weddings, birthdays, etc. There is an area of the store which sells jewelry. Customers can order products online and have them delivered to their house with a minimum purchase of $40, along with up to a $20 delivery depending on the traveling distance. Customers can purchase food items for the holidays as well. Furthermore, the expansion of the market creates better parking for its cus-
tomers, along with a fresh fish market and other services. “We plan on having car insurance and health insurance that customers can obtain,” said Guzman. Along with that, the store has better wholesale and retail prices for customers. ”The expansion incorporates one bakery that will reflect an array of Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican Republic, Colombian, and Mexican food products,” said Guzman. Latino’s Fresh Market is now open. For more information, visit www.latinossupermarket.biz or call 685-9110. Located at 1608 E. SR 60 in Valrico, the hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Call 685-9110.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT..................PG 43 SPORTS CONNECTION........................PG 46
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