Local fitness center Jefferson Fit is debuting a new workout class called Jumple—a workout that instructor Anna Hura says is “a mix of fitness, movement flow and play. It’s energizing, empowering and genuinely fun.”

Jumple workouts, centered around cardio, use special rebound boots and combine jumping movements, strength training and coordination work. “The class is built around natural body mechanics, including soft take-offs, controlled landings, balance and core stabilization,” says Hura. The rebound boots reduce the impact of this high-intensity workout on the joints.

Hura notes that Jefferson Fit chose to incorporate this class into its programming because team members saw a growing desire among the Sarasota community for new and engaging workout experiences. Jumple, she says, offers a non-traditional fitness experience: “We’re always open to new concepts and committed to creating programs that inspire people to stay active in ways that feel exciting and sustainable.”

Since launching Jumple classes on February 2, Hura says that the first several sessions have brought a positive response and have grown in popularity quickly. “Perhaps the strongest indicator has been how quickly people want to come back. Even after the first few classes, repeat attendees and organic word-of-mouth interest have started to build,” she says. Hura’s goal in planning and leading the sessions is to create an approachable and accessible atmosphere.

“I truly believe in fitness as a way to bring people together,” says Hura. “It’s a place where individuals don’t just work out, but feel supported, inspired, and connected. That sense of community is what makes Jumple and Jefferson Fit as a whole, something special for the Sarasota area.”

Jefferson Fit, 1800 2nd St, Suite 100, Sarasota, www.jeffersonfit.com 

Pictured: Anna Hura specializes in Jumple and leads classes for Jefferson Fit. Credit: Photo provided by Jefferson Fit.

 Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, recently welcomed Dr. Lauren Terranova to its highly skilled team. Dr. Terranova is a board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with advanced training in interventional spine and sports medicine. She brings a comprehensive, non-surgical approach to diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal and spine-related conditions, helping patients return to function, activity and quality of life. She has extensive experience treating neck, back and joint pain, sports injuries and nerve-related conditions through advanced diagnostics and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Terranova’s clinical expertise includes ultrasound-guided and fluoroscopic injections, EMG/NCS testing, regenerative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and radiofrequency ablation, among other evidence-based treatments. 

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is moving forward with plans to open a new endoscopy and digestive health center next to its Venice hospital campus. The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board recently approved plans for the $12 million outpatient center, which will be located in a leased facility that is being developed contiguous to the SMH-Venice campus at 2695 Curry Lane, Nokomis. Flagship Healthcare Properties is developing a three-story, 54,000-square-foot medical office building on the vacant parcel adjacent to the Venice hospital campus. Sarasota Memorial signed a lease to occupy at least one floor with outpatient endoscopy services. 

Lifestyle-defining private amenities are now open in The Strand at Cedar Grove, Centex’s 244 single-family home community in North Port. Designed for all ages with an emphasis on outdoor living, the lakefront amenity campus features a pool, children’s playground and a half basketball court. For more information about The Strand at Cedar Grove by Centex, call or text 941-702-9358 or visit www.Centex.com/TheStrand. 

Christopher Alan Homes team members recently came together to support Eva’s Closet & Foundation through its second annual Soup-R-Bowl canned food drive, collecting nonperishable items to help meet critical needs across Southwest Florida. Organized by the company’s culture committee, the drive supports local individuals and families facing homelessness, food insecurity and other hardships. The initiative reflects Christopher Alan Homes’ ongoing commitment to community involvement and local nonprofit partnerships. Donations collected through the drive will directly support Eva’s Closet & Foundation’s outreach efforts, which provide essential items and services at no cost to those in need. Eva’s Closet is a local organization founded with the mission to provide essential items and support services to those in need, regardless of circumstance and without judgement. The nonprofit provides support services and necessities to clients at no cost and serves more than 1,500 people each month. For more information, visit evas-foundation.org or call 239-339-3216. 

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is now offering Robotic Focal HIFU procedures for patients living with prostate cancer. Focal One’s innovative High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology utilizes high-intensity ultrasound waves to ablate prostate tissue. By focusing these waves on the affected area, HIFU causes localized heating that destroys the cells within the gland without harming healthy tissue nearby. This investment reflects Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s ongoing commitment to advancing care through innovative technology that grows alongside the needs of the community. By expanding access to leading-edge, non-invasive treatment options, the hospital helps ensure that residents can receive world-class care close to home—without the need to travel for advanced prostate cancer treatment.

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HBK CPAs & Consultants, a Top 50 accounting firm, announced today that it has earned ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting® Award for providing exceptional service quality to its clients. This award recognizes accounting firms that have demonstrated superior service based exclusively on ratings provided by their clients. HBK received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from the majority of its clients, significantly outperforming the industry average of 48%. The firm also achieved a Net Promoter® Score of nearly double the industry average of 38%, reflecting sustained commitment to client satisfaction and service excellence across 20 offices in five states.  

Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute is part of an international clinical trial that may provide a new treatment option for those with advanced stage squamous cell skin cancer, one of the most common types of skin cancer, often found in areas exposed to the sun, such as the head, neck and arms. The Phase III study is evaluating whether adding an immunotherapy drug before surgery results in better outcomes, especially for those with fast-growing lesions that have a higher rate of recurrence or spreading to other parts of the body. For information about the international trial, visit: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06568172 

Manatee County Government is celebrating the approval of $6 million in federal Community Project Funding included in the newly signed federal appropriations package passed by Congress. The funding will support three transformative County priorities: expanding recreational trail connectivity, advancing a critical roadway extension in Southwest Manatee County, and building a first-of-its-kind veterans service and memorial campus. For more information on Manatee County’s capital projects and community initiatives, visit mymanatee.org. For more information about Manatee County Government, visit mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ManateeGov.