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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Artist Raven Skye McDonough of Venice loves to experiment and try new things. It explains her natural affinity for mixed media and non-traditional collages. Many of her colorful and interesting creations involve hours of layering different patterned papers to celebrate nature, wildlife, pets, landscapes, seascapes, and the spirit and beauty of life. Raven was…
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By Randy Moore – My older brother and I are disturbed by different issues. His list includes abortion, the threat of police departments being defunded, and homosexuality. My list includes ineffective gun laws, systemic racism, and voter suppression. Two decent men in the same family seeing the world through their own biases. Reflecting on our…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Daniela Koci, a licensed insurance agent and owner of Koci Insurance Services. Her company specializes in helping clients choose the right Medicare plan for their individual needs. Please call 941-462-3653 for a free consultation. Visit KociInsurance.com. Daniela, please summarize how you help your clients?I represent several major insurance carriers…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Charles Miller, the owner of Tailored Inspections, a local company that specializes in home inspections in support of clients throughout Sarasota and Charlotte County. Please call 941-549-2962; visit TailoredInspections.com. Charles, please introduce your business service.We are a one stop shop for buyers of homes or condos. That includes first time…
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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…
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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…
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