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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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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Lee Perron Answers Questions about the Englewood Farmers Market – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Lee Perron with the Englewood Farmer’s Market (EFM) to learn more about the market and its community impact. The EFM is held 9am to 2pm every Thursday from October through May. Visit EnglewoodFarmersMarket.org. Lee, what’s the brief history of the…
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Living a Soulful Life by Amy Scholten, MPH – We are happier when we’re living a life that’s in alignment with our soul. “Soul” is the gateway to spirit. It’s the part of us that connects our sense of inspiration with something greater than our basic needs. Here are eight components to living a more…
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Meet Lifelong Artist Carroll Swayze – Carroll Swayze has been an artist her entire life. Her mother, Ruth, wrote the television show Taxi and owned a coffeehouse in the 1960’s where Carroll mingled with notable musicians, artists and other creative people. “I started painting when I was eight and I did my first outdoor show…
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Hooked 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…
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Lee Reid Earns Lifetime Achievement Award by Randy Moore – I’m honored to announce the first recipient of our Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations to Lee Reid, the owner of Reid’s Nutrition Center in Englewood and a lifelong advocate of healthy living. Lee is the matriarch of the Reid family which includes her daughters Kim, Toni,…
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