By Randy Moore – I’m very pleased to announce awards for two respected leaders in our community. Dr. Barbara Gaunt-Jaehne is the inaugural recipient of our Venice Lifetime Achievement Award, and Lee Perron is the inaugural recipient of our Sarasota County Spirit Award. Barbara and Lee have had a significant impact on the health and…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Michele Gero, a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician who owns Aspire Direct Primary Care located at 415 Commercial Court, Suite C, in Venice (close to Jacaranda and I-75). Call 941-800-1630 to schedule an appointment. Check out the short video on the bottom of the home page at AspireDirectPrimaryCare.com for a…
By Randy Moore – In 2006, I created a Fitness Points Program based on a simple formula: I earn one point for every 20 minutes of physical activity. I’ve been counting points every week for 14 years (7,165 points thus far), and the process has been very motivating. My approach emphasizes moderation and consistency. …
Liesl Walsh is a fine art photographer who enjoys capturing memorable moments from her hometown Venice and other places around the world. The former art teacher from Pennsylvania has won awards for her photos of historical sites, tropical scenes, Florida architecture, pink flamingoes, and other subjects. You can see some of her exquisite photos at…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Rod O’Reilly, the owner of O’Reilly Chiropractic located in the Historic San Marco-KMI Building on Venice Island. Please call 941-445-3265 to make an appointment. The normal business hours are 8am to 5:30pm Tuesday through Friday. Learn more at OreillyChiropractic.net. Photo shows Dr. Rod with his wife Sylvia. Rod, when…
By Daniel Flinn – “You have cataracts,” my ophthalmologist announced. “Great,” I replied. “When can I get those new lenses implanted?” I’d done my homework and realized the new lenses would correct nearly all the astigmatism interfering with my vision. A few weeks later, I had nearly 20/20 vision without my glasses. I still wear…
By Randy Moore, Publisher & Editor – I’m very pleased to announce that Linda Best, the owner of Venice Island Gallery (photo), and Traci Dalrymple, the owner of Kokokahn Pure Essential Oils, are the first two recipients of our Venice and North Port Spirit Awards. Linda is being recognized for her dedication in promoting…
Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Scott Thompson, one of the owners of Tarpon Shores Dental with offices in Venice, Sarasota and Englewood. He also manages the Venice office at 1314 East Venice Ave. Please call 941-488-7910 for an appointment. Learn more at TarponShoresDental.com. What’s the history of Tarpon Shores Dental? The creation of Tarpon…
By Amy Scholten, M.P.H. – How do you treat yourself when you feel inadequate, make a mistake, or are having a difficult time? Many of us have been conditioned to criticize ourselves, but research shows that self-compassion promotes happiness and resilience while reducing anxiety, depression and stress. Self-compassion involves acknowledging our suffering, faults, and…
Editor’s Note: Dr. James Kondrup is a board-certified gynecologist and teacher with 30 plus years of experience. He’s accepting new patients at the GCMG Women’s Health & Wellness Center located at 8431 Pointe Loop Drive in south Venice. Please call 941-207-5330. Dr. Kondrup, where did you work previously and what brought you to this part…