By Randy Moore, Publisher – Clare Harvey and Barry Thorne, a couple in North Port, have been honored with our inaugural Inspiring Artist Award. The acclaimed art teachers have developed one of the region’s best children’s art programs at the North Port Art Center. Dee Gozion, the Executive Director of the North Port Art Center,…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Michele Gero, a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician and owner of Aspire DPC located at 415 Commercial Court (Suite C) in Venice. DPC is an acronym for Direct Primary Care. Call 941-800-1630 for a free meet and greet with Dr. Gero. Visit AspireDirectPrimaryCare.com. Aspire DPC was one of the two…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Aimee Odette, one of the owners of The Island Bookshop with Michael Rank. Their business is located at 206 Miami Ave. W. on Venice Island. Call 941-416-5511 and visit TheIslandBookshop.com. Aimee, please introduce The Island Bookshop?It’s a sweet and mighty bookshop on the island of Venice at the corner of Miami…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Daniela Koci, a licensed insurance agent and owner of Koci Insurance Services. She helps her clients choose the right Medicare plan for their individual needs. Call 941-462-3653 for a free consultation. Visit KociInsurance.com. Daniela, please summarize how you help your clients?As an independent agent, I represent several major insurance carriers…
Michelle Held is an award-winning fine artist living in Sarasota. Often commissioned for custom paintings and murals, her vibrant paintings express her passion for wildlife, the natural world, interesting places, and colorful things. “I love exploring the outdoors from serene marshes to rickety oyster towns with their rainbow colored buoys and boats,” she said. “I’m guided…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Joe Monach and Andrea Meythaler, the owners of Bambooty Bodygear. You can shop at their mobile store at the Venice or Sarasota Farmers Market Saturday morning and the Englewood Farmers Market on Thursday. Shop online at BambootyBodygear.com. Joe, what makes bamboo fiber appealing?The initial appeal is the softness. Many of our sales begin with…