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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Sarasota-based Dickinson & Gibbons attorneys named Florida Super Lawyers
Sarasota-based Dickinson & Gibbons law partners Deborah J. Blue, Gary H. Larsen, and Jeffrey D. Peairs were recently named Super Lawyers and Jesse R. Butler was designated a Florida Rising Star by Thomson Reuters. The rating service identifies lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections involve independent research by Super Lawyers and evaluations from a highly credentialed panel of attorneys. Blue specializes in marital and family law cases involving equitable distribution, business valuation, alimony, child support, parental responsibility, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, paternity, and other related matters. This is her 18th year as a Florida Super Lawyer. Larsen mediates in all areas of civil litigation, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, probate, construction, business, professional malpractice, employment, real estate, product liability, and insurance coverage disputes. This is his 12th year as a Super Lawyer. Peairs specializes in litigation matters, including personal injury, motor vehicle negligence, wrongful death, trucking and transportation, product liability, insurance coverage, and construction. Butler, a member of the Florida Bar Board of Governors, focuses on cases involving legal malpractice, deceptive and unfair trade practices, consumer law, and general civil and business litigation. A new charitable foundation to support individuals affected by HIV was founded on July 1 by Tampa-based CAN Community Health and honors Sarasota AIDS advocate Susan Terry, who founded Sarasota's first AIDS clinic in 1991. "Susan Terry's name is synonymous with compassion,' said Rishi Patel, president and CEO of CAN Community Health. 'This Foundation honors her by helping patients overcome real-life obstacles, because true wellness means meeting people where they are, and being there when they need us.' In the early 1990s, Terry joined Dr. Jeffrey Stahl to establish the Comprehensive Care Center dedicated to treating AIDS patients. It later became the Community AIDS Network, paving the way for CAN Community Health. Terry died in 2009. 'The Susan Terry Foundation launched to bring together individuals, corporations and foundations interested in helping to create a future where individuals living with HIV are celebrated for their resilience and empowered to achieve their dreams,' said Ray Carson, executive director of the foundation. For more information, including how to get involved, visit or contact Carson at 813-300-6555 or info@ Goodwill Manasota recently received a three-year grant totaling $192,000 from United Way Suncoast in support of financial literacy training. The funds will support operational costs related to Goodwill's GoodPartner Coach and Learning and Development programs. Over the next three years, Goodwill leaders expect to impact 1,400 people – a combination of employees and community members seeking assistance at Goodwill's Community Resource Centers/Job Connection sites in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties. 'This funding cycle marks a major step forward in both equity and effectiveness,' United Way Suncoast CEO Jessica Muroff said. 'By focusing on sustained, multiyear investments, we're helping our partners build capacity, deliver measurable results, and better serve ALICE [Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed] families across the region.' The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Manatee County was recently honored by the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers' Best Practices Excellence Program for the fifth consecutive year. The Office of Angelina 'Angel' Colonneso was one of 33 out of 59 to earn recognition in all 10 program categories this year. The FCCC's Best Practices Program promotes guidance, legal consistency, and operational excellence through a series of self-assessments and peer-reviewed evaluations. ... July 21 is the deadline for small businesses and private nonprofits to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by Hurricane Debby in August 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration said. ... Jolyn Taylor, Cody Pleszewski, Juan Casique, Kody Donato, Crystal Joguilon, Dana Musco and Christine Dinerstein have joined EXIT King Realty at 8728 E. State Road 70 in Bradenton. Buki Kodra has joined the independently owned and operated brokerage at 3900 Clark Road in Sarasota. .... Sarasota's Finest Home Watch has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association. Linda DeNiro, a retired Sarasota police detective, founded the business in 2022. Compiled from news releases This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Sarasota-based Dickinson & Gibbons attorneys named Super Lawyers
Business Wire
24-06-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
CAN Community Health and Walgreens Partner for National HIV Testing Day
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On National HIV Testing Day, CAN Community Health is partnering with Walgreens to support the national 'Greater Than HIV' campaign. This initiative provides free, confidential HIV testing at Walgreens locations nationwide on Friday, June 27, 2025. "This partnership with Walgreens reflects our core mission of empowering wellness," said Kal Gajraj, PhD, Chief Marketing Officer at CAN Community Health. As part of this national initiative, CAN Community Health mobile units will be stationed at select Walgreens locations across the country, offering on-site HIV testing, prevention education, and linkage to care. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 1.1 million people across the United States are living with HIV today. Nearly 1 in 7 of those individuals are unaware of their status. This effort underscores the shared commitment of CAN Community Health and Walgreens to expand access to healthcare, reduce stigma, and empower individuals to take charge of their health. "Early detection through routine HIV testing is one of the most effective tools we have to stop the spread of HIV," said Steven Barnett, MD, AAHIVS, Chief Medical Officer at CAN Community Health. "By partnering with Walgreens, we are reaching people where they are, with compassion, dignity, and care." 'Greater Than HIV,' an initiative launched by The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), collaborated with 415 organizations and is testing at 575 Walgreens stores nationwide. This year's activation marks a record level of participation in the organization's 15-year history. Since 2011, the partnership between 'Greater Than HIV' and Walgreens has provided more than 93,000 free HIV/STD tests. "This partnership with Walgreens reflects our core mission of empowering wellness," said Kal Gajraj, PhD, Chief Marketing Officer at CAN Community Health. "By bringing free HIV testing directly into neighborhoods, we're removing barriers and providing the tools people need to stay informed, stay healthy, and live well." CAN Community Health mobile units will be located at select Walgreens locations in Arlington, Texas; Columbia, South Carolina; Las Vegas, Nevada; Norfolk, Virginia; Phoenix, Arizona, and across Florida in Cape Coral, Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Hialeah, Jacksonville, Miami Beach, North Port, Orlando, Sarasota, and Tampa. About CAN Community Health CAN Community Health is the nation's premier resource in ending epidemics with a mission of empowering wellness. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, CAN Community Health operates clinics nationwide across Arizona, Florida, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Since 1991, CAN Community Health has delivered high-quality care to those affected by HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted diseases through outreach, integrated clinical practice, advocacy, education, and research. For more information about CAN Community Health and its services, please visit
Business Journals
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Business of Pride: Tampa Bay business leaders address LGBTQ+ workforce concerns
Dolly Ferraiuolo, right, speaks during the Tampa Bay Business Journal's The Business of Pride panel discussion at CAN Community Health headquarters in Ybor.
