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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Hosts New Year New You 2020 Health & Wellness Expo at The Mall at University Town Center In conjunction with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Contact Name: Kristina Sparacino Contact Email: kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com Contact Phone Number: 3524272108 LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – December 31, 2019 – Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) will host the “New Year, New You – Health & Wellness Expo” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 4, 2020, at The Mall at University Town Center. The event will include fitness classes hosted by local instructors, meditation sessions in the LWRMC Lounge and cooking demos with Williams-Sonoma and renowned Chef, Judi Gallagher. The Health & Wellness Expo will feature more than 50 vendors from Sarasota and Manatee counties, as well as a speaker series by Luke Wren, International Keynote Speaker and Entrepreneur, Aneta Lundquist, owner of Kombucha 221bc; Kelli Jaco, owner of Jaco Boxing LWR/SRQ; and local physicians Dr. Stelios Rekkas, Dr. Felicia Wagman and Dr. David Buck. Fitness classes will be provided by barre3, Title Boxing, Studio K2G Yoga & Fitness, Jaco’s Boxing + Fitness, Pineapple Yoga Studio, CycleBar, Pure Barre LWR, Orangetheory Fitness University Park, Fit Crew Bradenton, Rebekka Mars Yoga & Coaching, Thavma Yoga and F45 Training and Fit2Run. The Health & Wellness Expo is presented by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities in conjunction with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and will feature more than 50 booths, offering attendees a passport for visiting each vendor, with prize drawings. The first 100 guests to check in will receive a swag bag filled with exclusive offers. The event is an amplified version of the Health and Wellness Expo that has previously been held at the Medical Center. “Lakewood Ranch is a community founded in well-being and for the past seven years, we’ve brought numerous health and wellness companies to The Ranch during our annual expo,” said Keith Pandeloglou, Executive Director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities. “This year’s Expo is an expansion of that commitment; via partnerships with the LWRMC and Mall at UTC, we can showcase our lifestyle offerings to even more people.” Other health and wellness offerings on The Ranch include the Mindful Triathlon and The Market at LWR, in front of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, each Sunday morning through April. Manatee Healthcare System Group Vice President and Manatee Memorial Hospital CEO, Kevin DiLallo, stated, “Lakewood Ranch Medical Center values our community partnerships and we are excited to implement a free health and wellness focused event for residents within the Manatee and Sarasota counties.” Chief Executive Officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Andy Guz, added, “New Year, New You – Health and Wellness Expo is a testament to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s dedication to educating our local communities along with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.” Marketing & Sponsorship Director, The Mall at University Town Center, Lauren Clark, said, “The Mall at UTC is committed to initiatives that keep our community active. Our partnership with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center further affirms our support of health and wellness within our community by hosting these fitness focused events.” President/CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, Dom Dimaio, stated, “The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance assists businesses and their teams throughout the region. Since LWR is built upon a healthy lifestyle, I cannot think of a better way to promote our mission than partnering in the 2020 New Year/New You Expo with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Lakewood Ranch Community Activities. Our members and community will benefit from attending such a robust line-up of events.” 9 AM – 3 PM | Event Details o Health & Wellness Expo hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities o Center Court | Speaker Series o Fitness classes in Saks, Dillard’s and Macy’s Court o Meditation Sessions in LWRMC Lounge o Nutrition Cooking Demos with Chef Judi and Williams-Sonoma o Fit2Run – Host stretch & walk around Mall at UTC 9 AM – 2 PM | Speaker Series o Center Court – Speaker Lineup ? 9 AM – • Stelios Rekkas, MD, FACS, FASMBS • Manatee Weight Loss Center • Topic: Robotic Weight Loss Surgery ? 10 AM – • David C. Buck Jr., DO, FACC • Bradenton Cardiology Center • Topic: Whole Food Plant Based Diet | Cardiovascular Benefits ? 11 AM – • Luke Wren • International Keynote Speaker and Entrepreneur • Topic: o Consciously stepping into your greatness in 2020 o Letting go, reclaiming your identity, and designing your reality ? 12 PM – • Aneta Lundquist • Owner of Kombucha 221bc • Topic: Balancing it All: Family/Health/Business ? 1 PM - • Dr. Felicia Wagman • Lakewood Ranch Medical Group OB/GYN • Topic: Mindfulness, Connection and Women’s Health ? 2 PM - • Kelli Jaco • Personal Trainer and Owner of Jaco’s Boxing & Fitness • Topic: Body Positivity and Body Image To register for this free community event visit | lwrmc.com/newyou2020 Interested vendors can apply at | www.lwrhealthexpo.org ### About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (lwrmc.com) Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee/Sarasota region. Since it opened in 2004, the hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval is recognized across the nation as a symbol of quality that shows the hospital's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. Patients at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center have access to a medical staff of more than 600 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a comprehensive range of specialties and use the hospital's advanced medical technology. Physicians are on the medical staff of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. The hospital is not liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website. MEDIA CONTACTS: Kristina Sparacino, Director of Marketing Lakewood Ranch Medical Center kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com