By Mary Lundeberg – The Florida panther (Florida’s state animal) is the last subspecies of puma alive in the eastern U.S. occupying less than five percent of its historic range. Native Americans revered panthers, but early Europeans feared the powerful cats leading to their near extermination with hunts sponsored by the state. The legal slaughter…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Rachel Wells to learn more about the HyperGlider Personal Catamarans manufactured by ProGlider Boats in Port Charlotte, Florida. Learn more and see videos and photos at ProGliderBoats.cool. The photo shows the owner Art Jantzen enjoying a cruise on one of their popular catamarans. Call 941-457-2300. ProGlider Boats manufactures the HyperGlider line…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Antonio Hernandez to get an update about the Venice Farmers Market in Venice, Florida. Antonio is the Chief Events Officer for Independent Jones, the company that manages the market and other markets and events in the region. The popular Venice Market is open 8am to 1pm every Saturday year round. The…
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Editor’s Note: Dr. Lisa Turner is board certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Dentistry. She owns Venice Periodontics and Implant Dentistry located at 1990 S. Tamiami Trail. Please call 941-497-5591. Learn more at VenicePeriodontics.com. Dr. Turner, what is periodontics and why is it important to dental health? Periodontics involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Aimee Odette with Collectors Gallery & Framery and The Island Bookshop. She owns both businesses on Venice Island with her partner, Michael Rank. The bookshop is at 206 Miami Ave. W. (941-416-5511) and the gallery is in the same building at 112 Nokomis Ave. S. (941-488-3029). Learn more at TheIslandBookshop.com and…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Brianne (pronounced Bree-en)) Schultz to learn more about her fun boutique and gift store at 457 West Dearborn Street in Englewood, Florida. Photo shows Brianne with her dog Daisey, AKA The Princess of Dearborn Street. Learn more at GreenArtist457.com. Call 941-473-7860. Brianne, please introduce Green Artist. Green Artist is a boutique…
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Editor’s Note: Dr. Karen Helmick is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Board Certified Acupuncturist. She owns Healthy Body Acupuncture located at 1511 Tamiami Trail just off Venice Island near the south bridge. Call 941-228-4688. Learn more at AcupunctureVenice.com. Photo shows Dr. Helmick with her horse Scooby. Karen, please introduce your local practice. Healthy Body Acupuncture…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Englewood, Florida based author Todd Cameron to learn more about his series of crime/thriller novels set in Florida. Culture Coffee in Englewood, Florida is hosting a book signing featuring Todd from 10am to noon on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Learn more about Todd’s novels at ToddCameron.net and @toddcameronauthor. Todd, please introduce…
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By Randy Moore, Publisher – I’m pleased to announce our two newest award recipients. Brenda Bossman is receiving our Wildlife Champion Award and Linda Soderquist is receiving our Englewood Lee Reid Lifetime Achievement Award. Photo shows Brenda Bossman. Brenda Bossman is being honored for her leadership role with Lemon Bay Conservancy, Venice Audubon and the…
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By Mary Lundeberg – Although they’re making a comeback, green sea turtles and loggerhead turtles remain threatened. A record number have nested in Florida this season and that’s good news in spite of ongoing threats. Brenda Bossman, who oversees Don Pedro Island Turtle Patrol, reports 164 green nests and 521 loggerhead nests as of October…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Don Rivette to learn more about Earth Treasures located at 207 W. Miami Avenue on Venice Island. You can also shop for hundreds of products at EarthTreasuresFlorida.com. Call Don or Draeanne at 941-412-3777. Don, please introduce Earth Treasures. We’re a unique gift store with a wide array of products including crystals,…
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Hodges Soileau, OPA has enjoyed a successful career as an award-winning illustrator and painter. His art is featured on the covers of more than 300 books, and he’s worked for most of the major publishing houses in New York along with Field & Stream, Scholastic Publishing (most of the covers for the popular Babysitters Club…
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