BUSINESS BRIEFS
Benson's Barber Shop in new spot

Bates

Benson's Barber Shop now has a new location at 1171 Gulf Breeze Parkway. They are located in the Office Depot shopping plaza in between Pizza Hut and the Cinema 4. Business hours are still 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. They now have three barbers and have added a massage therapist. Walk in or call 850-932-5311.

Council on Aging named lead agency

Effective at the beginning of last month, the Council on Aging of West Florida was designated the lead agency for the provision of case management services in Santa Rosa County by the Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Case management services link recipients of government funded, aging-related services with the community resources. These services enable seniors to remain independent in their own living environment and be confident in their ability to function in the community.

Prior to October 1, the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners was the designated lead agency.

For more information, call 850-626-0573 or visit www.coawfla.org.

Sacred Heart names new pharmacy director

Arnold Bates recently joined Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola as director of the pharmacy department. Bates has been employed as a registered pharmacist for more than 31 years.

Prior to joining Sacred Heart, he was employed as interim director of pharmacy at Sacred Heart Medical Center, a 432-bed facility in Eugene, Ore. sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.

During his career, Bates has been instrumental in introducing new approaches to improve efficiency in pharmacy operations that resulted in both time and cost savings as well as more timely access to medications in patient care areas. Projects in which he has been involved also have led to safer patient care.

Bates is a graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he earned a bachelor's of science degree in Pharmacy.

Basket boutique now in Gulf Breeze

Northwest Florida has its first Original Basket Boutique at 2743 Gulf Breeze Parkway.

The boutique, a franchise that originates from Canada, is a custom gift basket business designed for corporate gifting. The Boutique has more than 35 franchises worldwide. This is the third one in Florida; the other two are in Tallahassee.

The shop is operated by Gulf Breeze residents Sheri and David Beckham.

The local store also stocks a variety of premium gourmet foods and products such as Sarah's Sweets, Too Good Gourmet, Simply Grand, Sweet Shop, Bert and Sam's Cookies, all designed to satisfy discriminating tastes and preferences. The shop also offers customized ribbon printing or gifts tailored to company colors and logos.

During the busy holiday season, the studio and showroom will be open from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily, and by appointment any time Monday through Saturday. For details, call 850- 916-0314.