Joanne Stramara of North Port grew up in rural Pennsylvania. Her childhood memories are filled with visions of her Grandmother’s colorful quilts and beautiful flowers. She moved to Florida 13 years ago and finds artistic inspiration from her time in nature and encounters with diverse flora and fauna. You can see her joy for…
By Randy Moore, Publisher & Editor – I’m very pleased to announce that Mike Levine is receiving our Venice Lifetime Achievement Award. Mike owns Home Instead Senior Care of Venice, and he’s been a champion of many local nonprofits and events. Mike and his wife Lisa have been married 39 years. She’s a speech and…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Tracy Dalrymple who owns Kokokahn Pure Essential Oils based in North Port. She sells her high quality products online at KokokahnEssentialOils.com and at her office store located at 3545 Bobcat Village Center Road in North Port. The website presents information about upcoming workshops. Please call 941-200-5243. Traci received our North…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Anne-Marie Chalmers, the owner of Omega3 Innovations with Dr. Bo Martinsen. They provide their high quality omega-3 products to customers around the U.S. from their headquarters at 727 Commerce Drive in Venice. Visit Omega3Innovations.com. Anne-Marie, what’s the brief history of your company and how did two physicians from Norway…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Gary Bolen at Contour Light of Venice to learn more about Body Contouring Technology also known as LED Light Therapy. His office is located at 4140 Woodmere Park Blvd., Suite 2 in Venice. Please call 941-497-7424. A short video posted at ContourLightVenice.com provides a helpful overview. Dr. Bolen, what…
By Randy Moore – Millions of adults are consuming products with CBD oil each. That includes items sold online, as well as in stores, clinics, hair salons, convenience stores, and gas stations. Unfortunately, the widespread availability of CBD doesn’t address issues related to its efficacy, quality, potency, proper serving size, and legal questions. Consumers are…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Pamela Fiume, the owner of Big Bam Bikes with her husband Ray. Big Bam Bikes is located at 412 E. Venice Ave. near the Venice Train Depot. Please call 941-240-1717; visit BigBamBikes.com. You can also meet Pamela, Ray and their beloved dog Arthur at the Venice Farmer’s Market on Saturday…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Katja Dietze of Venice to learn more about her two healthy supplement products made in Germany – Tigovit and Tigosol. Katja is the USA Distributor for the company. She’s also a certified yoga instructor and functional aging specialist. Her products are available for sale at TigovitUS.com. Reference HEALTHY10 for an…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Andy Sandberg, who was recently selected as Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Key. He’s an accomplished director, writer, and Tony Award-winning producer born and raised in Manhattan. Visit HermitageArtistRetreat.org. Andy, what’s your initial perspective on the potential of the Hermitage?The Hermitage has tremendous potential,…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Ty Wilkinson, the owner of Natural Wellness Organics. His company sells a line of high-quality THC-free CBD products at NaturalWellnessOrganics.com. You can also buy products at their clinic Monday-Friday (9am-5pm) located at 698 S. Tamiami Trail in Osprey. Call 941-584-9840. Ty, please introduce your company Natural Wellness Organics. We’re a…