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 for a free consultation, appointment or to schedule a free meet and greet with Dr. Gero. Watch the short video…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Charles Amherst, the owner and chef for Chaz 51 Steakhouse located in the Bird Bay Plaza at 549 U.S. Highway in Venice. Please call 941-484-6200 to make reservations. The current hours are 4-9pm Monday thru Thursday, 4-10pm Friday and Saturday, and noon to 9pm Sunday. Happy hour is 4-6pm. Learn…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Elizabeth Reisinger, DO about her dermatology practice supporting patients throughout Venice and North Port. Dr. Reisinger is a Board-Certified Dermatologist with 20 plus years of experience in medical and cosmetic dermatology. Please call 941-926-6553. Learn more at LuminaryDermatology.com. Dr. Reisinger, please introduce your practice and areas of expertise.I’m part of…
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Shane Fowler has many interests including surfing, biking, skateboarding, and fun times with his wife of 20 years, Sara, and their four children, ages 10 to 16. The resident of St. Johns, located between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, also enjoys traveling around Florida to take photos. One of his favorite destinations is Boca Grande. …
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By Mary Lundeberg – Our state marine mammal, the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris), is a subspecies of the West Indian Manatee. Gentle and slow moving, this remarkable animal can weigh more than 3,500 pounds and grow 13 feet in length. It’s always a delight to see one popping their nose out of the water…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with George Rozelle, PhD with the MindSpa Integrative Wellness Center in Sarasota on Bee Ridge Road near I-75. George is a licensed and certified psychologist and neurotherapist who opened MindSpa in 2004. Please call 941-378-9959; visit MindSpaSarasota.com. Dr. Rozelle, what is biofeedback and how does it help patients?Biofeedback is a process…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist Brenda VanSalisbury about Aquatic Therapy. Brenda owns Freedom Rehab Aquatic Therapy and Balance Center located at 17162 Toledo Blade Blvd. in Port Charlotte. Please call 941-400-1505. Learn more online at FreedomRehabAquaticTherapy.com. What is Aquatic Therapy? Aquatic therapy is water-based physical rehabilitation that can strengthen your body’s…
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Laura Pollak, PSA, IAPS/MC is an award-winning pastel artist who was reluctant about painting abstracts until she attended two workshops. Observing her skilled teachers, Jen Evenhus and Debora Stewart, inspired Laura to create 13 abstract paintings in three days. “I was hooked on the many choices involved with creating abstract art, as well as…
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The Venice Urban Forest is being honored with our first Venice Spirit Award for 2021. The local nature-loving nonprofit is being recognized for its ongoing efforts to revitalize a 33-acre section of land running along the Intercoastal Waterway bordering Venice Island. The group is part of Venice Area Beautification, Inc. and its local efforts…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. John Gorsuch, the owner of Sarasota Medical Acupuncture located at 2030 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota. Please call 941-845-0233. Visit SarasotaMedicalAcupuncture.com. Dr. Gorsuch how does acupuncture help to rehabilitate the brain and central nervous system?In the past 10-20 years, acupuncture research has shown what the brain looks like in…
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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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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Aaron Taylor, the owner of Taylor Chiropractic & Oriental Medicine located at 2190 Tamiami Trail S. in Venice. Call 941-493-2688. Visit MyVeniceChiropractor.com. Dr. Taylor, please introduce your practice.We are a full service integrative medical practice offering expert spinal and postural screenings, acupuncture, therapeutic massage therapy, a doctor-supervised weight loss…
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