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Southwest Florida BUSINESS TODAY ®
NOVEMBER 2020
ANNIVERSARY
The Dock continues serving Naples history with meals The Dock at Crayton Cove will be celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2021. Having first opened for business in February of 1976, and as the founding host of the annual Great Dock Canoe Race, the waterfront restaurant is a little piece of Naples’ history. While a lot has changed over the years, the overarching philosophy established on day one has not: give people what Naples is all about. That means consistently delivering great views, great food and great fun to the fantastic local community. It also means keeping the original unique nature of The Dock alive, from Broken Paddle awards of years past on the walls and long-standing staff, to multiple one-of-a-kind “fish people” paintings and fan-favorite
seafood dishes like the Dock Shrimp Nachos and Key Lime Grouper remaining a constant on the menu. The Dock treasures its longtime customers as well, many of whom have shared significant parts of their lives with the restaurant as they’ve celebrated special occasions, such as birthdays and anniversaries, major milestones and other important events. Whether you come by boat or come by land, everyone at The Dock looks forward to serving you the freshest fares, sharing some laughs, and making memories for many more years to come.
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ties, such as the nearby Larry Kiker Preserve. Additionally, the agreement saves Lee County taxpayers $60 million in potential liability, had the county gone to court and lost. The agreement sets forth a Process for Approval of Development for the FFD property, which means homes could be constructed with a density that is consistent with all other county-approved developments in this part of the county, which is referred to as the Environmental Enhancement & Preservation Communities Overlay.
flow. The agreement means a completed connection for a flow way would exist between these conservation lands and the development known as The Place, which also has abundant conservation easements and open space. With the agreement placing 2,916 acres in a conservation easement, that ensures the land will forever be protected from development without the county having to purchase it as it does Conservation 2020 proper-
To learn more about The Dock, visit DockCraytonCove.com.
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Six reasons why ergonomics is important for your business Ergonomics emerged as a science during the 1800s, but its popularity in the workplace stretches back just a few decades. By definition, ergonomics is the science behind design that allows people to work efficiently and safely. While ergonomics can be applied to any occupation, it’s most often associated with desk-based office workers. Is their posture good? Does their chair provide enough support and comfort? Is their computer and keyboard positioned at the appropriate height? Office furniture specialists, including OFDC Commercial Interiors, offer a multitude of professional consulting services for businesses, including recommendations for ergonomics-focused office furniture. For an employer, the benefits to prioritizing ergonomics are wide ranging and include the following: • Productivity: Discomfort, physical pain and mental fatigue can impact the number of tasks an employee can complete during the workday. Healthy employees have fewer aches, pains and injuries and miss fewer days of work each year. • Work quality: A strong body and focused mind allow an employee to operate at optimum capacity, and employees operating on all cylinders means a company is operating on all cylinders. • Legal and medical claims: Nearly one-third of workers’ compensation claims are related to musculoskeletal disorders, which include muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration touts ergonomics as a key in preventing musculoskeletal disorders.
• Morale: Employee satisfaction thrives in workplaces where workers feel valued for what they do as an employee, but also who they are as a person. Employees who recognize that an employer generally cares for their BY JOE well-being are inGAMMONS trinsically motiGuest Columnist vated to perform at high levels. • Culture: A focus on ergonomics is a focus on safety. Employees are a company’s most valuable asset, so protecting their health creates a strong safety-focused culture that thrives. • Retention: Employees who feel valued and are able to successfully accomplish challenging tasks are more likely to stay on the job. For an employer, that means fewer unfilled positions and less time spent searching for and training new employees. There is a cost to focusing on ergonomics, but the costs of not focusing on ergonomics are even greater. Joe Gammons is president of OFDC Commercial Interiors, Southwest Florida’s premier source for quality office furniture and design concepts. Founded in 1974, the locally owned company delivers exceptional workplace solutions that include desks, conference tables, chairs, cubicles, bookcases, filing cabinets, accessories and flooring. For more information, visit OFDC-inc.com or call (239) 347-4876.
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