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Ed Bertha Presents 7344 Linden Lane, Quail Run, Sarasota 34243. JUST LISTED! Welcome home! You’ve found your dream home! Entering you are greeted by its open concept living area and beautiful pool view. The adjacent dining room is perfect for entertaining guests with convenient access to the butler’s pantry and kitchen. The family room opens to the large kitchen with its breakfast bar and separate breakfast nook. The expansive master bedroom is large with room for a sitting area and access to the pool. The large master bath offers double sinks, a garden tub and separate shower. The pool area […]
It’s Here! Auto Extravaganza Benefiting Humane Society Of Sarasota County. Ladies and gentlemen, mark your calendars for Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 10am-3pm, for an event that combines exotic autos, domestic beers, domesticated animals, and rockin’ beats. Cruisn’ for Cats & Canines is S&S Motorsports 10th Anniversary Open House. Jason Lee Place (located just west of I-75 off Clark Road) will be taken over by a car show, southern rock concert, and pet adoption event (Adoption Fees Covered!), with all proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Sarasota County. The event is from 10am–3pm, and admission is free to the public. […]
Pet Holiday Portraits At Cat Depot. Award-winning pet photographer Connie Summers Photography, and Cat Depot have teamed up this holiday season to offer Holiday Pet Portrait sittings. These heartwarming photos can be used for holiday greetings and kept as keepsake images of your four-legged family members. Sessions are 20-minutes in length and must be pre-booked. Book your pet holiday portrait sitting now! Sessions must be booked in advance. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Boost Your Health: 3 Senses you should attend to more By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Ism: Denoting a system, principle, or ideological movement or denoting a pathological condition. Your choice. Kimism: Maximize health and well-being by combining two or more natural strategies! We have so many great ways we can use knowledge of the body’s inner workings to heal and maintain wellness. When we look to our sensory systems and support our “involuntary muscles”, we reduce the work the body has to do on its own to run more efficiently and maximize health. 1. Proprioception is the body’s awareness of […]
Cinnamon and Coconut Oil Hair Mask By Colleen Quinn Are you suffering from hair loss or just want to have your hair grow faster? This month I am featuring hair growing masks along with tricks for hydrating your dull, dry winter hair from the comfort of your own home. Typically, people suffer from hair loss due to hormonal changes, thyroid problems, child birth or menopause. All of this can be stressful and frightening but before you spend money on drugs or harsh chemicals try out this DIY hair mask: Why it Works COCONUT OIL Coconut oil stimulates hair growth and […]
Lakewood Ranch Golf Update By Curtis Andrews & Mark Lawrence There are more than 1,250 Floridian golf courses, more than any other State, and many are open to the green fee paying public, however if you want to play the very best golf courses in the area it will require effort and skillful networking. akewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch recently hosted the inaugural PGA “Suncoast Classic” tournament the second week of February. 156 players competed for a $550,000 purse. A five-year deal is in place with the PGA and Lakewood National through 2023. This year’s tournament was won […]
Healthy Options For The Man Who Has Everything By Cheryl Valdebenito Today’s focus is on the men ~ How can we help support your healthy life style in a natural holistic way? Men are pragmatic – generally you deal with something when it happens. Although you’re experiencing different stressors every day, you treat those little annoyances like pesky mosquitos, simply to be brushed away. When the bug’s venom r-e-a-l-l-y starts itching, your awareness says, “what can I DO about this?” Some of the best gems for relieving life’s little discomforts are essential oils. While it is usually the women who […]
What Does Detox Mean To You? By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Ism: Denoting a system, principle, or ideological movement or denoting a pathological condition. Your choice. Kimism: Some people say I am doing too many things at once. I say I’m planting a lot of seeds! Detox is a buzz word these days. We envision certain practices when it is heard. Juicing – Restrictions – Suffering – Starving It doesn’t have to be that way. You can detox daily by making small changes over time regarding what you put in and on your body. Detox not only has to do […]
Botox For Your Hair? By Colleen Quinn Makeup By Vanessa Silvana Photography By Amanda Kastor The season has turned which means your hair has spent all summer enduring the harsh Florida sun. Now add to that cooler temperatures and dryer air and you have a recipe for brittle, frizzy hair. I have discovered a professional hair treatment that plumps and smoothes just like a Botox treatment for your skin. The AlterEgo Italy B.Toxkare lifting system is an in-salon treatment that delivers the same rejuvenating benefits for your hair that Botox provides for your face.
Going Green By Kristin Fourie The recent Round Up lawsuit resulting in a payout of $289 million to a school groundskeeper who was diagnosed with terminal cancer after using the product, raises questions about the chemicals we use in and around our associations regularly. Are certain maintenance products harmful to residents and can the Association be held liable for damages incurred? Are ‘green’ products effective? How does the use of maintenance products effect algae in our ponds? A panel of local professionals covered this topic while addressing homeowner concerns. The Community Association Network Group (C.A.N.) offers complimentary educational seminars twice […]
Self-Confidence | Self-Matters By Becca Z. Towery When you feel good about yourself and are appropriately dressed your confidence soars! My REAL Style Readers ── have you ever been in a situation where you found your confidence was lacking? Has your lack of confidence ever impacted your ability to get that job you really wanted, or the promotion you’ve been waiting for? What if it got in the way of you closing that big deal you were working on? What does your appearance, body language, etiquette and communication say about you? Did you know there is a direct correlation between […]
The 1950’s Paved the Way for Future Booms By Norm Luppino Mention Florida’s Gulf Coast and one immediately conjures images of coastal themed homes, white sandy beaches, and lush, palm-infused tropical landscaping. During the past century, many events and market trends have helped shape the place we know today as Manatee County. The famous Florida Land Boom of the 1920s introduced the first “skyscrapers” and transformed “Bradentown” from a small dot on the map to an emerging metropolitan city. In the 1960s, the proliferation of mobile home park communities popularized this area as an affordable designation for retirees from the […]
Welcome To The New La Dolce Vita Section! La Dolce Vita means the sweet life. I want to share my view of what the sweet life means. By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Ism: Denoting a system, principle, or ideological movement or denoting a pathological condition. Your choice. Kimisms – Live your life You have a choice in life, you can choose the sweet life or the bitter life. Learning to navigate this world takes a great deal of self-confidence and knowledge to make it through. Being able to enjoy life with what you have now is the way to attaining […]
Fall Inspired By Becca Z. Towery As a Worth New York Stylist and the Founder of We’ve Got Style I am often asked about seasonal looks & trends. This season I am excited to bring to Sarasota the Worth New York Fall Collection, inspired by travel, prep schools, and soft textures. Worth New York channeled Amelia Earhart’s military vibe to take a worldly trip, borrowed rep stripes from the boys, and knitted the softest cables in this collection. What happens when strong meets gentle? When tailored modernity mixes with soft & pretty, and Tea Rose bumps up against Navy and […]
Your Doctor Told You To Do Yoga – Now What? By (L) Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT and (R) Cheryl Albright OTR/L, RYT-200 Some physicians are now prescribing or suggesting yoga for all sorts of medical conditions. That’s appreciated! But now what? Do they have recommendations or will you be left on your own to find one? Most won’t really know how to explain yoga other than to have their patients go for stretching and strengthening. It’s also likely they won’t know where to send them and it’s possible they think all yoga practices are the same. How is the patient […]
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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