A Dentist Who Treats Every Patient Like Family Dr. Alexander Marrero-Plasencia believes dentistry is about more than teeth—it’s about people. With a philosophy rooted in compassion and comprehensive care, he is committed to helping every patient feel valued, comfortable, and confident in their smile. Dr. Plasencia earned his Bachelor of
Dan Hughes grew up in Atlanta, GA, and entered adulthood with a commitment to service. In 2007, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served four years in motor transportation, including combat deployments to Al-Fallujah, Iraq, and Sangin, Afghanistan. After completing his military service, Dan earned a
Meet Bo Hartley, Florida Mortgage Firm, Veteran-owned and family-operated. When Bo was 13 years old, goofing off during the National Anthem, his dad said, “When the National Anthem is playing, you stand at attention” — Sonny Hartley, 1977. Those words suck with Bo, beginning a day that would lead to
Meet Kip Sharpley, Executive Office Manager for the Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics locations in the Greater Tampa communities of Palm Harbor and Holiday. With over 33 years of experience in the dental industry, Kip’s leadership and commitment to patient care have been instrumental in creating a culture of excellence
Dr. Andres Sasson has dedicated over two decades to the field of emergency medicine, building a career grounded in service, leadership, and innovation. Originally from Venezuela, Dr. Sasson pursued his undergraduate degree in Theater at Tufts University before following his passion for medicine. He earned his medical degree from The
Hefring Marine: Interview with Michael Given Hefring Marine is an Icelandic marine software company founded in 2018. They serve to empower vessel operators and fleet managers by enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability through data-driven marine intelligence and intuitive decision support. Their flagship product, IMAS, is an AI-driven vessel navigation aid
Veteran Coffee Socials for Suicide Prevention in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, Florida Joe Bohn, PhD, MBA, University of South Florida, College of Public Health Tommy Childers, PhD, US Navy Veteran, Submarine Service After COVID-19 lockdowns in 2021, many felt a need to strengthen connections. The importance of human connectedness after
Dr. Aaron Doerner was destined for dentistry — he knocked out his teeth three times growing up. With a dentist for a dad and early patient experience, he developed a unique passion for care. Today, he brings a laid-back, precision-driven approach, specializing in restorative and implant dentistry at his Clearwater
Dr. Nicole Meers’s journey into dentistry began unexpectedly, working with canine patients in veterinary dentistry. Her experience caring for animals’ oral health sparked a deeper interest in complex dental care, ultimately leading her to pursue her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at Nova Southeastern University. Today, Dr. Meers
GEICO Wesley Chapel – Where You Can ‘Shop Local’ For Insurance! Meet Jaime Bryant, your local agent who knows your name, understands your local insurance issues and wants to help you navigate the complicated world of insurance to know what’s best for you. Jaime is from New Zealand. In the
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