By Randy Moore – I’m very pleased to announce awards for two respected leaders in our community. Artist Carroll Swayze is the inaugural recipient of our Lee Reid Lifetime Achievement Award, and Lee Perron is the inaugural recipient of our Sarasota County Spirit Award. Carroll and Lee have had a significant impact on the health…
DetailsEditor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Lynn Bernstein to learn more about behavioral health. Her practice is at 1861 Placida Road, Suite 101. Please call 941-474-7170 to schedule an appointment. Dr. Bernstein, what are some of the underlying assumptions of behavioral health? We need behavioral health as much as physical health. It mirrors daily living…
DetailsEditor’s Note: We spoke with Gary Vasbinder, the owner of Real Bikes Englewood with his wife Melody. Visit RealBikesEnglewood.com; call 941-445-7325. The store is located at 445 South Indiana Ave. Gary, what’s the history of Real Bikes Englewood? We opened the doors in November 2012 and have enjoyed serving our community for over six years.…
DetailsEditor’s Note: We spoke with Mike Austin, the owner of Englewood Service Center with his brother Bobby. The popular auto repair business is located at 210 S. Indiana Avenue close to Dearborn Street. Please call 941-474-4900. Mike, when did you open your business in Englewood? Englewood Service Center is a family-owned and operated neighborhood mechanical…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsMichael Gallina Helps Patients as a Foot & Ankle Surgeon – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Dr. Michael Gallina, a board-certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Gulf Coast Medical Group center located at 250 West Dearborn Street in Englewood. The phone number for appointments is 844-366-9362. Learn more about GCMG at GulfCoastMedicalGroup.net. Dr.…
DetailsTerra Tominelli on Expansion Plans for TerraNichol Academy of the Arts School – 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?…
DetailsSean Kidwell Shares 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 Marcia Ziegler of the Englewood Family YMCA – Editor’s Note: We spoke with Marcia Ziegler, the Membership Director of the Englewood Family YMCA. Our local YMCA is located at 701 Medical Blvd. across the street from Englewood Community Hospital. Visit swflymca.org and call 941-475-1234. Marcia, what are your responsibilities as the Membership Director and…
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. Please call 941-378-9959 or visit MindSpaSarasota.com. Dr. Rozelle, what is biofeedback and how does it help patients? Biofeedback is a process of attaching sensors…
DetailsErica Nabers Explains 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; learn more at NorthPortFLAcupuncture.com. What is cosmetic acupuncture? It’s a natural method of improving the appearance of the face…
DetailsHealth Benefits of Stretching by Susan Hoffman – Stretching is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as follows: to draw out or extend oneself (body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full extent; to stretch oneself out on the ground. Do you feel tightness or soreness after a long walk, bike ride or simply sitting in the…
DetailsThe 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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