By Randy Moore, Publisher – It’s a pleasure to announce the recipients of our two newest awards. Mary Lundeberg of Englewood is receiving our inaugural Wildlife Champion Award, and Clare Harvey and Barry Thorne, a couple in North Port, are receiving our inaugural Inspiring Artist Award. Photo shows Mary Lundeberg. Mary uses her talent as…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Daniela Koci, a licensed insurance agent and owner of Koci Insurance Services. She helps her clients choose the right Medicare plan for their individual needs. Call 941-462-3653 for a free consultation. Visit KociInsurance.com. Daniela, please summarize how you help your clients?As an independent agent, I represent several major insurance carriers…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Kim Nicol, one of the owners of Reid’s Nutrition Center. Kim and her family continue the legacy of their Mother, Lee Reid, in providing health products and helpful information. Lee was the inaugural recipient of our Englewood Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. We renamed the award in her honor. Visit…
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By Mary Lundeberg – Black Skimmers are one of Florida’s more unique birds. Although related to terns, the skimmer doesn’t dive for fish. Instead, this amazing bird forages for fish in flight. It uses its brilliant orange-red bill to plow through the surf as it glides expertly over the water. Their long, broad wings beat…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Marie Bronson, the owner of Shear Sailing Salon & Tanning, Swirls N Curls Ice Cream and Sunnybrook Realty, LLC. Her businesses have won multiple awards. Call Shear Sailing at 941-475-1855 (Sunnybrook) or 697-3959 (Fiddlers Green). Call Swirls N Curls at 941-460-3805. Call Sunnybrook Realty at 941-474-8000. Learn more online at…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Joe Monach and Andrea Meythaler, the owners of Bambooty Bodygear. You can shop at their mobile store at the Venice or Sarasota Farmers Market Saturday morning and the Englewood Farmers Market on Thursday. Shop online at BambootyBodygear.com. Joe, what makes bamboo fiber appealing?The initial appeal is the softness. Many of our sales begin with…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Christopher and Kimberly Recchia, the owners of Seed to Table Vegan Eatery located at 2357 Tamiami Trail S. in Venice. Call 941-492-6232. Visit EatSeedtoTable.com to see their menu. Open Tues-Sat, 11am to 3pm with dine in, pick up and local delivery. Why is vegan cuisine important to health and longevity?A…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Mike Austin, the new owner of Austin’s North Port, also known locally as Olde World Restaurant. The popular full-service family style restaurant is located at 14415 Tamiami Trail in North Port. Please call 941-426-1155. Visit their Facebook page. Mike also owns Coastal Automotive in Englewood managed by his wife, Kelly.…
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By Randy Moore, Publisher – I spend a lot of time prioritizing healthy living as a way of life. It’s always important and especially given the consequences of so much stress and toxins in our modern society. My foundation for better health involves daily fitness, healthy eating and meaningful activities. I spend at least 75…
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Meredith Blain has a passion for seashells and nature. She discovered the beauty and uniqueness of seashells as a child during summer vacations with her grandparents in Huntington Beach, California. Her appreciation was rekindled after moving to Florida in 2010 with her family. Meredith is married to Dr. Timothy Blain, and the couple own Southwest…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Nicole Bass and Barbara Luciano, the owners of Pineapple Gulf Property Management, Inc. The ladies are associated with Glenda McDorman, the owner of Pineapple Gulf Properties, LLC. The shared address is 350 S. Indiana Ave. in Englewood. Call 941-473-0333. Visit RentEnglewood.com to see their annual and seasonal rental listings. Nicole, please…
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Laura Pommier is a contemporary artist living in Port Charlotte. Her formal art education includes a Master of Arts from Indiana State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Murray State University. Before relocating to Florida in 2017, Laura lived in Jasper, Indiana, where she worked as a graphic artist for a newspaper. She…
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