Editor’s Note: We spoke with Mike McFarland, the owner of Gulf Soles with his wife Susan. Gulf Soles sell comfortable Florida-friendly footwear designed to improve the health of your feet. Visit their store in Englewood at 648 N. Indiana Avenue or on Venice Island at 209 Miami Ave. W. Please call 941-220-7605. Learn more at…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Robin Ann Chiusano, LMT, the owner of Total Body Care of Venice located at 250 S. Tamiami Trail (Suite 101) on Venice Island. Please call 941-445-3343. Visit tbcofv.com. Robin, what services do you provide at your wellness spa?We offer a full menu of massage and bodywork which includes Swedish Massage,…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Island Team Broker Associate Michelle Finley with Paradise Exclusive Real Estate. Please call 941-208-5353; visit TheIslandTeam.com. Photo is from the annual community calendar and this image honors the Englewood Fire Department. Michelle, what’s the brief history of Paradise Exclusive Real Estate and The Island Team?In 2007, Jim Benson started Paradise…
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You can sense the reverence of nature in paintings by Venice artist and conservationist Mary Erickson. Her love of wildlife and quiet places flows through the subtle lines and colors reflecting years of attentive observation. Mary’s beautiful art reflects her study of birds, shorelines, habitat, light, color, forms, and the interplay that makes the…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with veterinarian Dr. Kandi Norrell for an update about Gulf Coast Scratching Post Cat Hospital located at 3135 Bobcat Village Center Road in North Port. Her practice has earned Gold Status designation as a Cat Friendly Practice with the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). Visit GulfCoastScratchingPost.com; call 941-200-5779. Dr. Norrell,…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Christopher and Kimberly Recchia, the owners of Seed to Table Vegan Eatery located at 2357 Tamiami Trail S. in Venice. Call 941-492-6232. Visit EatSeedtoTable.com to see their full menu and hours of operation. Why is vegan cuisine important to health and longevity?A whole food, plant-based lifestyle improves your health, boosts…
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By Randy Moore – The North Port Art Center (NPAC) is being honored with our North Port Spirit Award. The popular nonprofit organization is being recognized for its sustained support promoting art education and the love of art throughout our growing region. Art in every form enhances personal growth, healing, and a sense of wellness.…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Mary Macedonio, the Director of Gulf Coast Therapy Center (GCTC) located in the Tandem Center at 333 Tamiami Trail South on Venice Island. Please call 941-500-9796 for more information or learn more online at GulfCoastTherapyCenter.com. Mary, please introduce your center and explain your approach in supporting personal growth. We…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Jean Utterback, the Owner and Clinical Director of FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers located at 2203 Tamiami Trail S. in Venice. Call 941-408-0670 with any additional questions and to schedule an appointment. Learn more at Fyzical.com/Venice. Jean, please provide an overview about your practice? We are a state-of-the-art center providing…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Larry LoRe to learn more about Richard’s Foodporium, the recipient of dozens of awards for its retail expertise and community engagement. The company has stores in North Port, Englewood, Venice, and Port Charlotte, as well as five stores in the Sarasota Bradenton area. Store hours are 9am to 6pm every…
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By Erica Nabers, AP – Many adults and children of all ages are coping with some level of anxiety and stress. Sometimes, they don’t even realize it because we’ve been conditioned to accept stress as normal. Our collective busyness and drive to survive and thrive can contribute to our sense of feeling out of balance…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Lee Perron, the Market Manager for the Venice Farmers Market Saturdays 8am to 1pm and the Atlanta Braves Farmers Market Wednesdays 8am to noon. The Venice market is located on Venice Island at City Hall and the Braves market is located at Cool Today Park, the spring training home of…
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