Editor’s Note: We spoke with Freya Robbins, the founder and owner of Zollinger Mediation, LLC based in Sarasota. Freya has been helping clients throughout the region since 2004 as a credentialed mediator. Learn more at ZollingerMediation.com and call 941-366-0202. Freya, why is mediation a sensible option compared to hiring lawyers?Mediation allows for both parties to…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Paul Carey Nester, the owner of Gabriel’s Promise representing a line of Hyperlight-powered Tesla Smart Glasses. See the style options at SmartTeslaGlasses.com. Call Paul at 941-451-9161. Paul, why did you get involved with Smart Tesla Glasses?My mother had Young Onset Parkinson’s disease and for years we searched for the right…
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By Mary Lundeberg – Spring and Fall are the seasons of migration, in which insects, birds and mammals, travel seeking food and shelter. This is the time of year that millions of beautiful monarch butterflies travel north up to 3,000 miles from Mexico to Canada, fluttering 44 miles per day on average. How do these…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with veterinarian Dr. Kandi Norrell at the Gulf Coast Scratching Post Cat Hospital located at 3135 Bobcat Village Center Road in North Port, Florida. Her popular practice is certified as a Gold Status Cat Friendly Practice with the American Association of Feline Practitioners. The practice earned one of our North Port…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Linda Sell, one of the owners of Arrowhead Metal Art Designs with her husband Gregory and son Daniel. The Sell family are longtime Venice, Florida residents. Learn more at ArrowheadMetalArtDesigns.com. Call 941-809-6366. Linda, what’s the story of Arrowhead Metal Art Designs?We launched our family owned and operated business the first…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Lisa Bachnik, LMT with Boca Body Massage and CryoZone to learn more about their CryoZone option. Her center is located at 5800 Gasparilla Road, Suite B3, on Boca Grande. Learn more at bbmcryozone.com and call 941-964-0035. Lisa, what is the CryoZone?CryoZone refers to our Cryo T-Shock Therapy service capabilities. This…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Yevette Sutter, RN, CCT, with Sandhill Medical Thermography located at the Sandhill Healing Center in Port Charlotte at 24901 Sandhill Blvd. Call 941-235-8929 and learn more at SHH.ABMP.com. Yevette, what is Medical Thermography?It’s a proven screening and detection tool for revealing the effects of inflammation and inflammatory processes. The inflammation…
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John Shaw has been enjoying the art of photography for 47 years. He spent many years in Central Falls, Rhode Island before moving to Venice ten years ago with his wife Jane to escape the winter doldrums. The couple have been married 27 years, and she’s his biggest supporter. John sold photographic equipment when he…
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By Randy Moore, Publisher – I’m very pleased to announce our newest award recipients. Congratulations to Pamela Fiume, Kandi and Tim Norrell and Marie Laforge. Pamela is receiving our Venice Spirit Award on behalf of her business Big Bam eBikes, Kandi and Tim Norrell are receiving our North Port Spirit Award on behalf of their…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Barbara Gaunt-Jaehne, an Audiologist and owner of Medical Gardens Hearing Center located at 105 San Marco Drive on Venice Island. She also sees patients at her office at 370 W. Dearborn Street in Englewood. Dr. Barbara completed her graduate studies at the University of Memphis and received her Doctor…
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Susan Gammon owns The B-12 Store located at 241 S. Tamiami Trail in Nokomis. Please call 941-375-8342. Photo shows Susan, Kyan, Wilma, and Dave. Learn more at TheB12StoreNokomis.com. Susan, what is The B-12 Store?The B-12 Store is a wellness center with a spa-like atmosphere, where you’re greeted by a registered nurse who helps you evaluate…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Sean Kidwell, the owner of All American Purification along with his wife April. Their store is at 1237 U.S Highway 41 Bypass South in Venice. The company has been helping locals since 1991 with water treatment and filtration services. Visit GetBetterWater.org and call 941-483-4426. Sean, please give a summary of…
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