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Volume 5, Issue 5 www.apicsgulf.org February 2006

February PDMMY LEARNING STYLE IS AFFECTING MY CAREER

Presented by Harvey McChesney, III, CPIMRiver Club in Bradenton

Thursday, February 16th 6:00 PM

My unique Learning Style affects how, what, and how much I learn. It also effects how I succeed with my boss,coach those who work for me for best performance, and successfully present ideas to others.

I can imagine the potential frustration, or even difficulty, for two people working together when one is detail orientedwhile the other needs just the high points. I can relate to a situation where one person is significantly attuned topeople’s feelings and emotions while the other is “all business” without concern for people issues. I understand thedifficulty of an interaction between a highly creative thinker who dreams up all sorts of possibilities but implementsnone and someone who is a take charge, just do something sort of person.

In this very interactive session of self discovery, I will learn:

about my natural preferences to recognize and mentally process new informationwhat Learning Styles are and what mine might behow my learning style may impact my job situationways I can use my learning style to career advantage

CPIM designees will earn 1 point towards certification maintenance.

Registration starts at 5:30 PM at the River Club in Bradenton.

Reservations must be made by Tuesday, February 14th. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Toreserve your spot, contact Tina Jensen at reservations@apicsgulf.org or (941) 746-2101. Cancellations must bereceived by noon Wednesday, February 15th. Please note that no shows must be billed.

Directions to River Club can be found on Page 8.

About the Presenter: Harvey McChesney, III, CPIM is president of McChesney Associates. Harvey’s purpose isto help you vividly express your thoughts, feelings, and needs through effective communication. He has extensive

experience teaching presentation skills, training methods, team competen-cies, facilitation skills, and structured problem solving. Harvey uses a natu-ral and energetic style to create an interactive learning environment.

Harvey has 20 years experience in manufacturing engineering, processanalysis, facilities design, systems definition and installation, projectmanagement, and productivity improvement. He received a B.S. inIndustrial Engineering from Lehigh University, has served on the APICS Boardof Directors and was the Chairman of the 1994 APICS InternationalConference and Exhibition. Harvey also led the team that revised the APICSTrain the Trainer materials and developed the Learning Dynamics forInstructors course. He is a qualified instructor for both of these courses aswell as a frequent speaker and can be reached at h.mcchesney@att.net or(610) 799-4756.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

2 Contacts2 Officer’s Corner3 Calendar of Events4 Career Opportunities5/6 Membership Application7 Company Coordinators7 APICS Learning Communities7 Officer’s Corner continued7 Welcome New Members8 Directions to November PDM

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ContactsPRESIDENT: Katrien Dolk-Etz, CPIM

kdolk-etz@usa.net

EXECUTIVE VP: Open

VP ADMIN & FINANCE:Virginia Behr,CPIMvirginia.behr@tropicana.com

VP EDUCATION: Paul O’Brien, CPIMpo’brien@pgtindustries.com

VP MARKETING & PUBLICITY:Jim Bedell, CPIMbedell68@alumni.princeton.edu

VP MEMBERSHIP: Lee Stephenslstephens@asocorp.com

VP PROGRAMS: Tina Jensen, CPIMtjensenapics@yahoo.com

PAST PRESIDENT: Tina Jensen, CPIMtjensenapics@yahoo.com

DIRECTOR MARKETING: Irene Carey, CPIMirene.carey@honeywell.com

DIRECTOR PROGRAMS: Frank Crehorefcrehore@pgtindustries.com

WEB MASTER: Katrien Dolk-Etz, CPIMwebmaster@apicsgulf.org

WEBSITE: http://www.apicsgulf.org

THE NAVIGATOR is published monthly bythe Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of APICS --The Educational Society for ResourceManagement. THE NAVIGATOR is senteach month to members of the APICS FloridaGulf Coast Chapter. Annual subscription isincluded in the APICS membership dues.

All material submitted for the March issueof THE NAVIGATOR is due by Friday,February 24th. Please address allcorrespondence to:

Virginia Behr, CPIM2454 Webber StreetSarasota, FL 34239

Voice: (941) 742-2784Fax: (941) 742-3386

Officer’s CornerBy Lee Stephens, VP Membership

In today’s job market with it’s ever changing demands anduncertainties we must always strive to set ourselves apartfrom the rest of the pack, when we are looking for employmentwe always try to put our best foot forward, if we are trying forthat promotion we try to show we are the best qualified andbest suited for that position and if we want to maintain andincrease our knowledge we educate ourselves. APICS hasbeen around since 1957, individuals and companies alike haverelied on APICS for its training, internationally recognizedcertifications, comprehensive resources, and a worldwidenetwork of accomplished industry professionals and leaders.

Here is a partial excerpt from the APICS website:

MEMBERSHIPThe APICS community is composed of nearly 60,000individuals from 20,000 companies worldwide-across allsegments of manufacturing, service, retail, and wholesaleindustries. APICS members hold titles from production andinventory manager and director of global supply chain to vicepresident of operations and chief financial officer.

APICS is built around the theory that your career is not a fixedentity, but a living, growing process that needs to be fed withnew skills, nurtured with challenge, and enhanced withlearning.

Join APICS today to profit from our vast educational offeringsas well as the knowledge and experiences of thousands ofother operations management professionals worldwide. Also,read APICS Connection for the latest membership benefit newsand information.

Here is a quick overview of other valuable benefits of becominga member of APICS.

Unemployed Member Benefit Program: To assist memberswho become unemployed, APICS offers an UnemployedMember Benefit Extension Program. This program, facilitatedthrough chapters, enables members to extend theirmembership while searching for employment. Thus, membersaffected by unemployment can take full advantage of theircontacts and member benefits to help secure a new position.Members who are unemployed and actively seeking workwithin the APICS business sector may extend theirmembership for a six-month period free of charge during therenewal cycle. Members apply for the extension through theirlocal chapter, which approves the request and waives chapterdues.

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Calendar of EventsFebruary PDMDate Thursday, February 16, 2006Topic My Learning Style is Affecting My CareerSpeaker: HARVEY MCCHESNEY IIIPlace RIVER CLUB

Time 5:30pm RegistrationCost $20 members, $25 non-membersContact TINA JENSEN AT RESERVATIONS@APICSGULF.ORG

OR (941) 746-2101

March PDMDate Monday, March 13, 2006Topic THE GREAT COOKIE CRISIS: USING THE TOOLS

OF QUALITY IN PIM PERFORMANCE

IMPROVEMENT

Speaker: BRIAN KOENIG CPIMPlace RIVER CLUB

Time 5:30pm RegistrationCost $20 members, $25 non-membersContact TINA JENSEN AT RESERVATIONS@APICSGULF.ORG

OR (941) 746-2101

FUNDAMENTALS OF MFG CONTROLCourse Dates: Saturdays 8am-noonMay 13, Jun 3, 10, 17, Jul 8, 15, 2006Instructor: Jerry Kilty, CPIFM, CIRMCost: $525 for the course and workbookLocation: PGT Industries in Nokomis, FL.Register: Contact Jerry Kilty at (727) 725-7674 orsend email to education@apicsgulf.org.

Full Day Workshop:Utilizing MRP in a Lean EnvironmentWorkshop Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2006Facilitator: Michael D. Ford, CFPIM, CQA, CRECost: TBDLocation: Rosedale Country ClubTime: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Lunch Included.Register: Tina Jensen at reservations@apicsgulf.org or (941) 746-2101

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Full Day WorkshopMay 10, 2006

Rosedale Country ClubUtilizing MRP in a LEAN Environment

Michael D. Ford, CFPIM, CQA, CRE

MRP is often referred to as “The Great Enabler” because itallows for large lot sizes, poor yields, and long lead times byplanning for those allowances. While it is true that an MRPsoftware system does not encourage LEAN concepts, thereality is that we can effectively implement LEAN initiativesin such a way as to create a successful marriage of the twotechniques. In this fashion, MRP retains its role as aplanning tool while LEAN provides for the execution on theshop floor.

This highly interactive workshop will engage participants inthe following discussion and exercises:

Appropriate application of the lot sizing and yieldcalculationsData validation for make and buy partsCapacity considerationsFlattening Bills of MaterialRepetitive ManufacturingBackflushingEngineering Change OrdersMaster Scheduling interaction

This program is appropriate for environments using MRPsystems and aspiring to implement LEAN initiatives. It is forsystem users, administrators and anyone who provides datainput to the system OR uses the data output: planning,purchasing, stockroom, shipping/receiving, engineering, costaccounting, production, etc. This will be especially helpfulto top management representatives who are responsible forproject management, system implementation and trainingprograms.

Michael D. Ford, CFPIM, CQA, CRE has twenty yearsexperience in retail, distribution, manufacturing and training.He is Principal of TQM Works Consulting, providinginnovative solutions based on a unique combination oftechnical expertise and soft skill sets. Ford is a graduate ofSUNY Buffalo, earning a BSIE, and continues to practiceAPICS’ “lifelong learning for lifetime success” via professionaldevelopment activities. He has presented at over 70 eventsto local, regional and international audiences throughout theU.S. and Canada.

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JOB OPENINGS

INVENTORY MANAGERCrane EnvironmentalSupervisory responsibility for the following functionalareas and associated personnel: Shipping, ReceivingInventory Control, Warehouse, Delivery Truck

Daily responsibilities to be completed each dayinclude: On-Time Delivery, Inventory transactions,schedule job packages to be pulled, ensure dailyshipping requirements are met, screen backorder file/past due list, audit shipping documents and invoices,schedule delivery truck

Monthly reporting to management - goals/metrics,on-time shipping, inventory accuracy, fill rate

Physical Inventory/Cycle Counting - annualphysical count and cycle count program

Personnel - annual performance reviews and teamdevelopment

We offer a comprehensive compensation/benefitpackage. Salary DOE. Please forward resume to:John IrelandManager of Materials and Supply Chainjireland@cranenv.com

BUYERWellcraft Marine – Genmar CorporationLocation: Sarasota, Florida

Wellcraft Marine is a world leader in the manufacture ofoffshore sport fishing boats. The Sarasota, Floridafacility employees 550 associates in the manufactureof the Wellcraft and HydraSport brands. For moreinformation, go to www.wellcraft.com.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:• Negotiate prices and create competitive bidding

situations to ensure lowest total cost of ownership.• Prepare request for quotations, purchase orders,

and other documents related to the purchasing ofsupplies, equipment, services and materials.

• Apply material management concepts and controlsto insure continual flow of material at minimalinventory and transportation investment.

• Communicate with internal customers status ofdelivery data, supplier performance, and otherissues related to supply chain management.Identify and implement continuous improvementprojects for procurement related activities.Remains current about technical aspects ofassigned commodities.

• Responsible for monitoring and managing supplierperformance to meet quality and delivery criteria.

PRODUCTION AND MATERIAL PLANNERMedical Education Technologies, Inc. (METI)Sarasota, FL. Email resumes to: tlupo@meti.com

METI, the leader in the field of medical simulationtechnology has an opening in our Sarasota headquartersfor a Production and Material Planner.

In this role, you will review product specifications toaccurately determine the amount of material needed,document overall material needs including all codes, brands,and contact information necessary to process orders, andadjust amounts for existing inventory. This position willinvolve working closely with METI’s Engineering andManufacturing teams.

Qualifications:Knowledgeable of MRP Systems (2 years experienceminimum)Experienced in Production Planning (2 years minimum)Able to read and understand engineering documentsincluding Bills of MaterialUnderstanding of electrical terminologyAPICS certified or willing to pursueComputer literateHave a creative problem solving orientation

METI offers a competitive salary and full benefits package.For more information regarding our company and productline of human patient simulators, surgical simulators, examsimulators, and related products, visit us as www.meti.com

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements:• Thorough knowledge of MRP and other materials

management tools.• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing

skills.• Good Organization skills with strong attention to detail

and ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects.• Must be skilled in the application and use of negotiating

techniques and principles.• Must be creative in developing cost savings opportunities

and in selecting new sources.• Strong PC Skills including MS Office.• Must be able to project a professional image to the

supplier in such a manner that long-term relationshipsbeneficial to the company will be established.

Education & Experience• Bachelor’s degree in business or relevant discipline

preferred.• CPIM, CPM or equivalent certification preferred.• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment in

related position.

Please submit your resume to Noemi Vento via e-mail:VentoN@wellcraft.com or call (941) 753-7811 ext. 553.

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3 WAYS TOAPPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

FAX: Send thisform (front & back) to(703) 354-8556 with

your credit card number.

PHONE: Call APICSCustomer Service at

(800) 444-APICS (2742)or (703) 354-8851,

8:30 a.m.—6:30 p.m., EST,Monday through Friday.

Have your credit card ready.

MAIL: Return acompleted application

form by mail to:

APICS, Membership DuesP.O. Box 75381

Baltimore, MD 21275

APICS USEONLY

(DO NOT WRITEIN THIS SPACE)

____________ BATCH #

______________ CHECK AMOUNT $

______________ CHECK #

______________ DUES AMOUNT $

Individual Membership Application Priority Code: 00APP

Please complete all sections. Please print or type. Today’s date: _____/_____/_____Questions? Call APICS Customer Service at (800) 44-APICS (2742) or (703) 354-8851.

1. Member Information

APICS member or customer ID number? _____________________ CIRM CPIM CFPIMPlease print your legal name and address as they should appear on mail. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss________________________________________________________________________________________LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

Please check your preferred mailing address. Work Home______________________________________________________________________________________________JOB TITLE COMPANY NAME________________________________________________________________________________________BUSINESS ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY

_(______)_______________________________________________(_____)________________________________BUSINESS PHONE BUSINESS FAX

______________________________________________________________________________________________HOME ADDRESS

________________________________________________________________________________________CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY

_(______)_______________________________________________________________________________HOME PHONE

Check here to exclude your name from rented or traded mailing lists. Telemarketing use of APICS mail lists bysources other than APICS is strictly prohibited.The following information is requested for identification purposes only. This information is optional and will not be provided to any outsidesources.

Female Male Date of Birth ______________________ Social Security Number ________________Please complete the demographics page (other side) and submit it with this application.

2. Society Dues ($110.00 Plus Chapter Dues) Society Dues* $110.00 Place me in the Florida Gulf Coast chapter. Chapter Dues $ 35.00 Annual dues must include both Society and chapter dues.

(a) Total Membership Dues $145.00

* A portion of your dues, a $24 nondeductible value, supports your subscription to APICS – The Performance Advan-tage, and cannot be deducted from your dues amount.

SIG MembershipCheck all SIGs you wish to join (SIG names and dues are subject to change).

Complex Industries (CI) Process Industries (PI) Small Manufacturing (SM) Constraints Management (CM) Remanufacturing (REMAN) Repetitive Manufacturing (RMG) Textile and Apparel (TA) Service (SVC)

(b) $15 x ______ (no. of SIGs) = $_____________(c) I wish to join APICS for 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years.Total Dues (a + b) = $________________ x No. Years (c) = ___________ = Total Amount $______________

3. PaymentPlease submit payment in U.S. dollars only. Purchase orders are not accepted. APICS dues are not deductible as acharitable contribution for federal tax purposes, but may be deductible as a business expense. Please include member nameand company name on check.

Check no. __________ is enclosed for $__________________ (Checks must be made payable to APICS and drawn on a U.S. bank.)

Charge to: MasterCard VISA American Express Discover________________________________________________________________________________________ACCOUNT NO. EXPIRATION DATE ________________________________________________________________________________________

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APICS. MakingBusiness Run Better

APICS - The EducationalSociety for ResourceManagement is a not-for-profit internationaleducational organizationrespected throughout theworld for its educationand professionalcertification programs.With nearly 70,000individual and corporatemembers in 20,000companies worldwide,APICS is dedicated tousing education to improvethe business bottom line.

APICS is recognizedglobally as

• the source ofknowledge and expertisefor manufacturing andservice industries acrossthe entire supply chain - insuch areas as materialsmanagement, informationservices, purchasing andquality.• the leading provider ofhigh-quality, cutting-edgeeducational programs thatadvance organizationalsuccess in a changing,competitive marketplace.

• a successful developerof two internationallyrecognized certificationprograms, Certified inProduction and InventoryManagement (CPIM) andCertified in IntegratedResource management(CIRM)

• a distribution center forhundreds of businessmanagement publicationsand educational materials.

• a source of solutions,support, and networkingthrough local chapters,workshops, symposia,and the annual APICSInternational Conferenceand Exposition

e. Your role in Product Acquisition (Check all thatapply.)

a. Recommend d. Buyb. Specify e. Nonec. Authorize

f. Your Job Title/Function (Check one.)a. Senior Management

(CEO/VP/General Mgr./Plant Mgr.)b. Department/Divisional Management

(Materials Mgr./Operations Mgr./Director)c. Functional Management

(Systems Analyst/Scheduler/Planner)d. Other Resource Management Professional

g. Number of Employees at Location (Check one.)a. Under 100 d. 500-999b. 100-249 e. 1,000+c. 250-499

h. Why Are You Joining APICS? (Check all that apply.)

a. Networkingb. Career enhancement/professional developmentc. Certificationd. Recommended by _________________e. Discounts on educational offeringsf. Keeping up with industry developmentsg. APICS publications/magazinesh. Chapter activitiesi. Recommended by employerj. All of the above.z. Other ________________

i. Membership Involvement (Check all that apply.)Please indicate the chapter activity in which youwould like to participate.

a. Education f. Seminarsb. Publicity g. Treasurerc. Programs h. Secretaryd. Membership i. Newslettere. Employment

j. How many years have you been in the re-source management field?

4 yrs. or less 5-8 yrs 9-14 yrs. 15+ yrs.

4. Member Profilea. Business Environment (Check one.)

a. Manufacturing d. Academicb. Service e. Governmentc. Consulting

b. Industry Type of Your Division (Check all thatapply.)

a. Automotive n. Miningb. Aviation/Aerospace o. Transportationc. Communications p. Retaild. Defense q. Maintenance/Repair/

Operationse. Distribution r. Metal Fabricationf. Education s. Pharm/Chemicalsg. Electrical t. Plastics/Rubberh. Electronics u. Textile/Appareli. Health Care/ v. Lumber/Paper

Med. Devicesj. Food/Beverages x. Software/Hardwarek. Furniture y. Utilitiesl. Glass 1. Biotechnologym. Graphic Arts 2. Machinery

z. Other____________

c. Industry Classification of Your Division (Checkall that apply.)

a. Job Shop e. Repetitiveb. Process f. Discretec. Remanufacturing g. Nonmanufacturingd. Assembly

d. Key Area of Responsibility (Check all that apply.)a. Distribution l. Quality/Serviceb. Inventory Control m. Human Resourcesc. Operations n. Mgmt. Info. Systemsd. Materials Mgmt. o. Research &

Developmente. Engineering p. Training/Educationf. Sales/Marketing q. Supply Chaing. Finance/Accounting r. Self-Employedh. Professional Services s. Planning/Schedulingi. Shipping/Receiving t. Forecastingj. Production Control u. Logisticsk. Purchasingz. Other _____________

APICS does not currently participate in or contribute to any lobbying efforts.

Questions? Call APICS Customer Service at (800) 444-APICS (2742) or (703) 354-8851,8:30am - 6:30pm EST Monday through Friday.

Please provide the following demographic information by checking all of the square(s) applicable for each category.

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Company CoordinatorsASO CORPORATION

LEE STEPHENS (941) 379-0300EATON AEROSPACE

JOYCE SPENCER (941) 751-7157FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY

ELIAS KIRCHE (941) 590-7325HONEYWELL

MELISSA LITTLE (941) 360-6100PGT INDUSTRIES

GENE SOLTIS (941) 486-0100SUN HYDRAULICS

WENDE HUEHN-BROWN 362-1304TROPICANA

SCOTT CHANCE (941) 749-3925

Interested in learning more about APICS andwhat’s happening in your local chapter?Contact your Company Coordinator! If yourcompany isn’t listed contact Lee Stephens,VP Membership, to find out how you canhelp.

A Company Coordinator promotesAPICS within their own company by:

• Defining the benefits of membership.

• Explaining the certification programs.

• Circulating the monthly meetingannouncement and offering to make thenecessary reservations.

• Posting schedules of seminars,certification review courses andfundamentals classes.

• Leading by example and attending asmany Professional Development meetingsas possible.

Benefits of being a Company Coordinator:

• Earn 2 points/year towards CPIMmaintenance.

• Professional growth by learning about allthe programs that APICS Florida Gulf Coasthas to offer and participating in thoseprograms.

• Personal growth in helping your colleaguesdevelop their professional skills.

• Recognition by your superiors as being ateam player who wants to help the companygrow and doesn’t just show up at the job.

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Officer’s CornerBy Lee Stephens

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Military Member Extension Program: While you serve thearmed forces, APICS is here to serve you. We are proud to extendbenefits and services to individuals who have answered the call foractive duty. APICS members who have been summoned to militaryduty may request an extension of benefits coverage by completingthe Reservists Extension Form. Under this program, reservistshave the following two options:

Option 1—If your membership expires while on dutyWhen you are released from active duty, you can use the reservistform to renew or reinstate your membership for 6 months.

Option 2—If your membership renewal notice is delivered whileon active duty you can use the reservist form to request acomplimentary 6-month membership extension.

All of this information is listed at the society’s web page as well;the web site address is www.apics.org

The Gulf Coast Chapter of APICS welcomes anyone that is eitherinterested in becoming or just curious about the benefits ofbecoming a member of this chapter to give us a call or drop us anemail and even though it is still under construction please visit ourwebsite at www.apicsgulf.org it has a lot of useful information thereas well.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Ron Krnacik

Duane Speikers

APICS Learning CommunitiesAPICS Learning Communities are online forums where memberscan come together regularly to share and develop ideas, practices,and solutions in the field of operations management. APICSLearning Communities provide a communications tool to enhanceknowledge sharing among APICS members to strengthenindividuals in their work and the association as a whole.

Members: To access your new member benefit, simply log in.Members may access APICS Learning Communities any time fromResources Section of the APICS Web site or at www.apics.org/communities.

Explore APICS Learning Communities using these online tools:Discussions: Join in a current topic or start a new discussion.Resources: Search for resources or submit materials for posting.Links: Find and share links to relevant materials.Events: List community events and discussions.Poll: Gather community opinions about a subject.Chat: Communicate in real time with your peers.

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February PDMMY LEARNING STYLE IS AFFECTING MY CAREER

LOCATION: River Club DATE: February 16, 2006Bradenton, FL TIME: 5:30pm Registration

SPEAKER: Harvey McChesney, III, CPIM 6:00pm DinnerCOST: $20 members / $25 non-members 6:45pm Announcements

7:00pm PresentationDirections to the February PDM:

Take I-75 to exit 217 (State Road 70). Go east on SR70 for 2 miles and take a right at the traffic light at RiverClub Boulevard. This is the entrance to the River Club Golf Community. Go one mile until you see the RiverClub Country Club sign and building on the right.

Address:6600 River Club Boulevard, Bradenton, FL

www.apicsgulf.org February 2006Volume 5, Issue 5

Florida Gulf Coast Chapterc/o Virginia Behr, CPIMTropicana Products, Inc.1001 13th Avenue EastBradenton, FL 34208