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Despite a sagging economy and a proliferation of ‘doom and gloom’ about how bad a state the world is in, Scugog Township businesses appear to be holding their own. And now that some better weather - including sunshine and ‘warmer temperatures - has arrived there’s a new feeling of optimism in the business community. While not a lot to report this month - and that’s part of the good sign - there are a few things that we can report that have taken place since the last edition of Focus. Along Queen St., Turquoise has opened its doors once again after a brief shutdown during February. Nice to see this spot up and going again. And as reported last month, the new dental office in the Old Simcoe Centre has now officially opened its doors and is taking on new patients. Two blocks south of Queen St., a no frills Mattress Outlet has recently opened at 180 Casimir St. location. Not much info on this one, but they sell all sizes of mattresses. DIVA’S @ DANA’S 186 & 227 Queen St. Port Perry Geese sitting on the edge of ice on Lake Scugog. With spring finally upon us, local golfers will be happy to hear that ownership of the beautiful King’s Bay Golf Club, at Seagrave, has been taken over by GolfNorth. King’s Bay is an upscale, nine-hole golf course which has won numerous accolades. GolfNorth also operates the Canterbury Common Golf Club in Port Perry. It's ladies night in beautiful downtown Port Perry! Friday, April 24 6:00 - 10:00 pm For the first time, Diva’s Night isonia FRIDAY NIGHT. Share'the news! Tell\all your girlfriends! Makeit an overnight stay! ) Greatin-store specials + all'inight long * Live Jazz on the street «+ +, Greatigiveaways every hour on the hour: ‘+ A “fab” night of shopping, friendship & indulgence! Sponsored by the Downtown Port Perry BIA For more information, visit www.discoverportperry.ca FOCUS - APRIL 2009 7