Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Romesh Weerasooriya, one of the owners of Tarpon Shores Dental with offices in Englewood, Venice and Sarasota. The Englewood office is located at 1861 Placida Road (Suite 105). Please call 941-474-9548. Learn more at TarponShoresDental.com. Dr. Mesh, when did you come to Englewood? My family moved to Englewood in…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Rev. Sarah Whitten-Grigsby, the founder and president of the nonprofit One More Day Foundation, Inc. to learn more about Foster Hospice (Fospice). Please call 941-548-1240; OneMoreDayFoundation.com. Sarah, what’s the mission of your nonprofit and what is Fospice? Our mission is to give a loving, respectful last chapter to homeless dogs…
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Key Nutrients Vital to Eye Health by Randy Moore – You’ve heard the adage about some men being ambivalent about their health until a body part falls off. It’s a cute reference, but it also underscores a problem. Ambivalence can lead to painful and even fatal consequences. Especially with heart health. Another area where ambivalence…
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Editor’s Note: We spoke with Michelle Finley of the Island Team, which is associated with Paradise Exclusive Real Estate. The company has three offices located in Englewood, Boca Grande and South Gulf Cove. Visit TheIslandTeam.com; call 941-208-5353. Michelle, what’s your history as a realtor in our community? We moved to Englewood in 2006 from Colorado.…
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Englewood Spirit Award Announcement by Randy Moore – I’m very pleased to announce that Lata and Robert Coykendall are the first recipients of our Englewood Spirit Award. The award recognizes an individual or couple for making a sustained and meaningful contribution to the health and vitality of the greater Englewood community. This is our second…
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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. Learn more at MyVeniceChiropractor.com; please call 941-493-2688. Aaron, please give a brief overview about your practice? We’ve been serving the Venice Area for over 30 years; I took over the…
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The wings of transformation are born of patience and struggle. (Janet Dickens) You find quotes like this on the backside of many paintings by Venice artist Arleen Parker. Especially with her new Survivor Series of women wearing vibrant headdresses. A quote inspires each painting and they tell a familiar story of courage in the face of…
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Highly Sensitive People by Amy Scholten, MPH – In the early 1970s, my parents took me to a rock music festival. I covered my ears. It was too loud. To this day, I’m overwhelmed by too much sensory input—noise, crowds, violent movies, bright lights, and busy lifestyles. I thrive on quiet time in nature, creative…
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Terra Tominelli Explains Expansion Plans for TerraNichol Academy – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Terra Tominelli, the founder of the TerraNichol Academy of the Arts School in Englewood. The school is located at 701 Old Englewood Road. Visit TerraNichol.com; inquires welcome at 941-474-3000. Terra, what’s the latest with your expansion plans? We are in the…
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Ten Factors of Positive Longevity by Randy Moore – I’ve made presentations and hosted group conversations about the nuances and benefits of Positive Longevity. Many of my insights stem from my study of Blue Zone communities around the world. A Blue Zone community is a place where adults live longer with less problems with chronic…
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Brenda VanSalisbury Introduces Aquatic Therapy – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist Brenda VanSalisbury about Aquatic Therapy. Brenda owns Freedom Rehab Aquatic Therapy located in North Port. Learn more and read helpful testimonials on her Freedom Rehab Facebook page. Please call 941-400-1505 for a free consultation. Learn more on the website…
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The Blessing of Reconciliation by Reverend Dawn Mayes – I stepped into a room filled with people focused intently on the pale woman lying in bed. Julia’s eyes were closed in pain, and her hands clutched the sheet, as I heard her say, “My daughter, my daughter.” As I stepped closer, the man on the…
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