Pacific Eye surgeons plan to make a major difference in the lives of the virtually blind in Honduras in two weeks. 

Pacific Eye teams up with Premier Surgery Center, Oak Park Surgery Center, and four local Rotary clubs to volunteer in Honduras this month.

On March 20, Pacific Eye will send Dr. Adam Abroms and Dr. Robert Higginbotham to operate in the city of El Progreso, which lies on important crossroads of Honduran highways making care accessible.

“I have always had a passion for fixing things," said Abroms. "As an ophthalmologist, I am challenged by fixing complicated medical problems. Today, with so many exciting technologies available, the solution to vision problems has never been more within reach.”

The Prado Road Business Park is set to provide more space for new and existing businesses to thrive in San Luis Obispo.

The Business Park received its final approval from the Architectural Review Committee on Monday, which means it will be the newest fully entitled commercial development in San Luis Obispo.

The location and size of the project is perfect for businesses who want to stay connected, but may need to travel frequently.

The 20-acre project is located in a newly annexed portion of the city and is the first proposed development in the area. It consists of seven 22,000 square-foot buildings being offered for sale or lease, according to Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services, which ranks No. 2 as California's top real estate brokerages by California Real Estate Journal. 

Although the pricing has not yet been established, it will be dependent upon the particular use and build out needs of the client, said Marty Indvik, principal/agent for Lee & Associates.

The San Luis Obispo Downtown Association announced this week that the 2010 Concerts in the Plaza band lineup is complete.

From more than 50 applicants, 13 of the area's greatest musical groups were selected to play for the upcoming annual concert season that kicks off June 4 and runs every Friday through August 27. 

The SLO Downtown Association Promotions Committee juried the entries, all local talent, based on a variety of criteria and eligibility with overall objectives of providing a diverse mix of musical styles, adding new artists while showcasing long time crowd favorites and ensuring that the music appeals to all sectors of the community. 

Organize Coach celebrated its Chamber membership with a ribbon cutting.

As a professional organizing firm serving the Central Coast, Organize Coach's mission is to simplify people's lives through organization.

The firm believes that organization systems should be unique and individual.

Founded by Erin Hoffman, Organize Coach combines proven organization techniques with years of professional experience to create personalized organizing solutions for home and commercial offices. 

Learn more at www.organizecoach.com. 

Taking to heart the Jewish tradition of Tzekakah on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah, Templeton Middle School student Alli Mundee recently donated 105 DVDs to the Pediatric Unit at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center.

Tzedakah (pronounced suh-doc-uh), is the Hebrew word for charity.

Mundee was recently Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Ohr Tzafon in Atascadero where she was encouraged to take on a community project.

By collecting new and used DVDs from families at Templeton Middle School and each of the Templeton elementary schools as well as at her temple, Mundee collected more than 200 DVDs, half of which she sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis and half to the only dedicated Pediatric Unit in San Luis Obispo County, which is housed at Sierra Vista.

The DVDs were made immediately available to brighten the hospital stay for children at Sierra Vista.

After a successful launch in August 2008, the Las Ventanas Ranch has announced that Phase 1 is nearly sold out.

“We had strong sales during the end of 2009 and we are proud and excited to move into the next phase,” commented John Souza of Richardson Properties, the company managing sales.

The appeal of the community is obvious; partnering two- and three-acre homesites with permanently designated open space and nestling the homes among natural oak woodlands, open pasture and scenic vistas. 

San Luis Obispo may see a boost in tourism now that the San Luis Obispo Art Center is officially renamed the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art.

"This change makes it easier for tourists to understand that there might be something more here than just small-town charm," said San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce President Dave Garth. "Art museums are a big draw for a lot of people, and this just adds another level of sophistication to San Luis Obispo."

Art is a major attraction for tourists, and art museums generate a large amount of economic activity. For example, the combined economic impacts of the direct operations of the Columbia Museum of Art and the spending by museum visitors generated almost $23 million in economic activity in the Columbia Metropolitan area for 2008, according to a study conducted by economic and financial consulting firm Miley Gallo & Associates.

The Human Resources Association of the Central Coast installed its 2010 board of directors.

Returning as president is Betsey Nash, senior human resources manager and director of human resources for United Staffing Associates. Also returning to the board are Vice President of Operations Rhonda Hunter of Framberger Employee Benefits and Insurance Services, and Treasurer David Mulder of San Luis Paper.

New to the board are Vice President of Community Outreach Pam Horton of North Coast Engineering, Vice President of Professional Development Kathi Hendry of Native Trails, and Secretary Lori Paris from the San Luis Obispo YMCA.

French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) is rated No. 1 in a recently published report by the California Hospital Association Reporting Task Force (CHART).

The report rates more than 240 hospitals for heart attack, heart failure, heart bypass surgery, pneumonia, and maternity, which are the five most common reasons for being admitted to a hospital.

Hospitals are rated on quality and timeliness of care for several conditions, as well as patient experience with overall medical, surgical and maternity care, and adherence to recommended patient safety practices.