BUSINESS OBSERVER

+ Coastal Animal Medical Center open for business
Coastal Animal Medical Center in Lakewood Ranch is officially opened for business.

The new facility offers veterinary services such as wellness exams, vaccinations, heartworm and flea prevention, in-house lab work, digital radiographs and dental radiographs, surgery, radiosurgery, therapy laser and hospitalization.

Coastal AMC also offers Premier Pet Club Memberships to clients and pets. Members are entitled to unlimited free office visits and 10% off all goods and services, including boarding.

Coastal AMC is open seven days a week, excluding some holidays. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Dr. Wally Dabasinskas or his wife, Rene, at 747-7107 or email [email protected].

+ Two new businesses open on Ranch Main
Let’s Create Art and Pinchers Crab Shack both recently opened their doors on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

Instructors at Let’s Create Art began teaching classes June 11, offering professional instruction that is customized for all skill levels from beginner to advanced in both adult and young artist programs.

“Anyone can paint,” Brazilian-born artist Clark Prosperi said. “People think it’s difficult, but once you take the intimidation factor out of painting — make it fun and relaxing — then my students are always surprised at what they can achieve in a short time period. By establishing a fun, relaxing school that offers professional, high-level art instruction, our goal is to teach many, many people to do just that — learn to paint beautiful art and enjoy the pleasure and rewards that come from painting.”

For June class registration information, contact Jennifer Pies at 361-1491 or email [email protected].

Pinchers Crab Shack moved May 22 from its Clark Road, Sarasota location to Lakewood Ranch.

The family-owned 6,500-square-foot restaurant features an indoor/outdoor bar with a large open patio area. The company has been operating in Southwest Florida for 15 years and is known for serving fresh seafood in a casual and tropical atmosphere.

For more information on Pinchers Crab Shack, which is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, visit PinchersCrabShack.com, call 922-1515 or email [email protected].

+ Bradenton couple starts public relations firm
Bradenton residents Scott and Kristina Rupp officially opened millerrupp, a public relations firm that provides public-relations services and consultation, content generation and proposal development for small and large businesses, nonprofits and religious organizations.

The company currently serves clients throughout Florida, as well as other regions of the United States. The firm can complement its clients’ in-house public relations teams or serve as a business partner for long-term projects, on call or as needed.

“We’re following a dream and bringing our passion to businesses, organizations and individuals throughout Bradenton, Sarasota and Southwest Florida,” Kristina Rupp said. “Because of our years of experience serving multiple markets and business sectors, millerrupp is poised to help our clients create opportunities and grow their businesses and brands while bringing their message to the public.”

For more information on millerrupp, visit millerrupp.com, call 794-5137 or email [email protected].
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+ Lakewood Ranch adds new neighborhood
Lakewood Ranch recently announced the addition of its newest neighborhood, Haddington, located in Country Club East.

The gated community will feature private roads, including its own transponder-controlled, residents-only gate, paved sidewalks, lush community landscaping and upgraded requirements for all residences.

The neighborhood is comprised of 76 home sites, including 39 62-foot and 47 76-foot sites; 31 sites have extensive views of Lake Royal. Neighborhood amenities include three gazebos for gathering and relaxing and a kayak launch.

Homes will range from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet with home-site packages beginning in the high $400,000s.

“We are excited about our newest addition in Country Club East,” said Jimmy Stewart, vice president of sales for LWR Communities. “With our existing inventory of home sites in Country Club East being more than 90% sold, the introduction of Haddington is perfect timing for our Country Club product, given the recent market turnaround.”