By Randy Moore – I’m very pleased to announce awards for two respected leaders in our community. Dr. Barbara Gaunt-Jaehne is the inaugural recipient of our Venice Lifetime Achievement Award, and Lee Perron is the inaugural recipient of our Sarasota County Spirit Award. Barbara and Lee have had a significant impact on the health and…
DetailsJoanne McLaren was a Business Process consultant with a leading consulting firm. With a degree in Decision Sciences & Computers, she helped clients around the world like Royal Caribbean improve their processes for payroll, time and labor, financial, and other areas. At one point, she managed 100 employees working in three countries. The job was…
DetailsDr. David Yan Helps Patients as a Reconstructive Surgeon – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. David Yan, a board-certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with the Gulf Coast Medical Group located at 8431 Point Loop Drive in Venice. Appointments are available by calling 941-207-5355. Learn more at GulfCoastMedicalGroup.net. Dr. Yan, how long have you lived…
DetailsMeet Erin Chokr with SKY Family YMCA – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Erin Chokr, the marketing director for the SKY Family YMCA. Learn more about the YMCA at swflymca.org. Erin, what are your responsibilities as the marketing director? My main responsibilities are creating and executing all the marketing for the Y, SKY Academy and…
DetailsDr. Adam Agran on VAX-D Therapy – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Adam Agran with Agran Chiropractic at 1986 S. Tamiami Trail in Venice, Florida. Please call 941-408-8100; learn more at VeniceVAXD.com. Dr. Agran, what is VAX-D Therapy and how does it help patients dealing with back pain? VAX-D Therapy, or Vertebral Axial Decompression,…
DetailsDr. George Rozelle Introduces Biofeedback – Editor’s Note: We spoke with George Rozelle, PhD with the MindSpa Integrative Wellness Center in Sarasota. George is a licensed and certified psychologist and neurotherapist. Visit MindSpaSarasota.com; call 941-378-9959. Dr. Rozelle, what is biofeedback and how does it help patients? Biofeedback is a process of attaching sensors to the…
DetailsErica Nabers Introduces Cosmetic Acupuncture – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Acupuncture Physician Erica Nabers about Cosmetic Acupuncture. She helps patients from her clinic at North Port Acupuncture located at 14888 Tamiami Trail. Please call 941-423-1500; visit NorthPortFLAcupuncture.com. What is cosmetic acupuncture? It’s a natural method of improving the appearance of the face and neck…
DetailsSean Kidwell has Passion for Quality Water – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Sean Kidwell, the owner of All American Purification along with his wife April and Jeremy Weber. Their store is at 1213 on 41 Bypass in South Venice, and they have been helping locals since 1991 with water treatment and filtration services. Visit…
DetailsMeet Chef Charles of Chaz 51 Bistro – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Charles Amherst, the owner and chef for Chaz 51 Bistro located at 103 Triple Diamond Blvd. in North Venice / Nokomis. Visit Chaz51.com; call 941-484-6200. What’s the history of Chaz 51 Bistro and how would you describe your cuisine? Chaz 51 Bistro…
DetailsDr. J. E. Williams Explains Importance of Blood Testing – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. J. E. Williams, a functional medicine clinician, noted author and expert on anti-aging, blood analysis, viral infections and immune-boosting methods. He created The Complete Blood Test Blueprint Program and he’s also the author of Viral Immunity. Dr. Williams can…
DetailsJaclyn Nadler, MD Enjoys Patient Care – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Jaclyn Nadler, an internist with Gulf Coast Medical Group in Englewood. Her practice is located at 900 Pine Street and her telephone number for appointments is 941-475-9069. Gulf Coast Medical Group has a second clinic at 250 W. Dearborn Street. Visit GulfCoastMedicalGroup.net.…
DetailsHooked on SUP Offers Unique Gateway to Encountering Wildlife – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Paige Bakhaus, the owner of Hooked on SUP located at Don Pedro Island State Park located at 8450 Placida Road with a second location at Stump Pass Beach State Park. Learn more at HookedonSUP.com and call 941-504-1699. Paige, please tell…
DetailsRandy and Bryan Moore Ride the Waves by Randy Moore – My son Bryan Moore and I enjoyed a memorable boating excursion recently with our friends at Riding The Waves located at Skip’s Placida Marina. We did the sunset cruise and it was a boatload of fun with incredible views and encounters with birds and…
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