We appreciate the support of our Business Advocates - Florida Bank, FPIC Full Circle PR and i7 Creative AND the benefits they provide SCMS membership --

Florida Bank

For almost a quarter of a century, Florida Bank has been committed to developing mutually beneficial relationships with friends, neighbors, businesses and community organizations throughout the State of Florida. Their success can be measured by the strong partnerships and friendships built over the years.

Founded in 1985, Florida Bank, formerly known as the Bank of St. Petersburg, has expanded to 16 convenient locations in the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Jacksonville and Tallahassee markets.

As Sarasota County Medical Society’s premier banking partner, we are pleased of Florida Bank’s personalized service and dedication to our member’s banking expectations.  Sarasota’s own, Lucy Weaver, Senior Vice-President takes personal delight in hand delivering documents to the offices of our members.  Service with a smile!

For your banking needs, contact Lucy Weaver at (941) 556-5363 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FPIC

Since 1975, First Professionals Insurance Company (FPIC) has been dedicated to protecting professional reputations and personal assets by providing professional liability insurance for physicians. FPIC offers a wide variety of products and services designed to meet the unique needs of a physicians practice.

FPIC offers professional liability coverage for members of the Sarasota County Medical Society. As a FPIC policyholder, SCMS members are eligible for a discount on their professional liability premium.

For more information, please call Shelly Hakes, Director of Society Relations, at

(800) 741-3742, ext. 3294 or send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Full Circle PR

Understanding your practice needs on how to increase your patient base, whether it’s a specific type of patient or procedure or a desire to grow the overall practice is a must. Especially during a time of lowered reimbursements, competitive referral patterns, HIPAA regulations, and increased challenges with insurance companies. Your practice can succeed and even excel in this type of environment with the right strategic plan and an experienced team on your side. 

Whether you’re starting your own practice or you have an established practice, we know the key steps to take to see results. Also, we help a wide range of practices from solo practitioners to large groups.  Full Circle PR offers customized services just for your practice.

SCMS and Full Circle PR are thrilled with our partnership.  Full Circle has changed the direction of medical practices and medical societies.

Contact Michele Maloney or Jennifer Vickery to schedule a meeting at (727) 230-9265 or send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you’d like to become a business advocate, please contact our office.

i7 Creative

Scott Roberts, owner and creative director of i7 Creative has been designing and developing web sites and online advertising since 1995 for such companies as Ford Credit.  Although ANYONE can make a web site, unfortunately NOT just ANYONE can make a great web site or a web site that works for you.

That's where Scott’s expertise comes into play. He has the knowledge and the experience to create a first rate website, one that turns visitors into customers. Web sites are so much more than lines of code or nice graphics. For many they are the lifeblood of their business (or will be). i7 Creative understands that. They have the tools that you need to make your web site, your business, succeed in today's online marketplace. They work professionally, quickly and always within any client's best interest. They use the latest technologies and techniques to help their clients stand out and stay ahead of their competition.

Contact them though the web site or call today (941) 268-7009 and see what your web site can be, when it works for you.