Life + Culture

Gratitude in Action

3 Venice Business Leaders Reflect on Thankfulness Article by Emily Leinfuss In this season of gratitude, three local leaders—Lori Turkovics, David Jasik, and Melanie Delehanty Smith—share what they’re most thankful for. From community connections to family traditions, each reflects on the values that shape their lives and their work in Venice. Lori Turkovics on Venice, Family, and Giving Thanks For Lori Turkovics, Venice is the heart of her family and business. Twenty-five years ago, she...

Life + Culture

Nourishing Hope This Thanksgiving

All Faiths Food Bank Steps up its Efforts to Provide Thanksgiving Relief to Community Members in North Sarasota, through Venice, Englewood and Desoto Counties Article by Emily Leinfuss Thanksgiving is a time when many families gather and enjoy a heartfelt holiday feast–but what about people in our community who are experiencing the crisis of food insecurity? Enter All Faiths Food Bank.  Each year, the 35-year-old nonprofit ramps up to address the problem of hunger during the holiday...

Life + Culture

On Faith, Blessings, and God’s Gifts

Two Local Pastors Reflect on How Thankfulness Impacts Their Lives and Congregations Article by Emily Leinfuss In this season of gratitude, two local pastors share their heartfelt reflections on the power of thankfulness. Lakeside Lutheran’s Pastor David Dahlke offers insight into how gratitude shapes his ministry, while First Baptist Church’s Pastor Tom Hodge reflects on how faith and thankfulness transform life’s challenges. Their thoughts remind us of the profound impact of living with a...

Home + Design

Transform Your Home with Dzinly

Virtual Makeovers Bring Your Dream Home to Life Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Dzinly In 2021, Dzinly launched with the goal of transforming how homeowners approach exterior home improvement by utilizing advanced digital design tools. As a digital home design company, Dzinly specializes in creating virtual exterior makeovers, allowing homeowners to upload a photo of their property and explore various design options like different paint colors, siding, roofing, and landscaping...