Professional Services

Allen Media Celebrates 20 Years of Growth

Founder David Allen turned one-man startup into national firm Photography by Brian Gantz, 1st Gantz Media When David Allen first shared his plans to open a marketing firm in 2005, some said he’d never make it. The industry was crowded, the local competition fierce, and many agencies were already well established. But Allen, armed with firsthand industry experience and an unwavering drive, wasn’t deterred. He took a leap of faith, left an Atlanta based corporate sales training position, and...

Life + Culture

Explore Community Kindness

From cooling classrooms to funding futures and sheltering families, Venice’s spirit of giving reveals how compassion drives meaningful, lasting change Article by Emily Leinfuss In Venice, giving back isn’t just a charitable act—it’s a defining characteristic of the community spirit. From foundations funding critical infrastructure for vulnerable residents, to seniors mentoring and supporting youth, and nonprofits building bridges to stability for struggling families, local giving is personal...

Arts + Culture

An Abundance of Attractions

Explore Venice, where the arts flourish, wildlife thrives, and there's always something to do Article by Emily Leinfuss The 100+-year-old city of Venice, Florida is a vibrant, ever-evolving town with rich cultural offerings and abundant natural beauty. From theater and music to sports and wildlife encounters, here’s a look at where to go and what to do in and around Venice this summer—and all year round. Arts & Culture From stage lights to gallery walls, creativity thrives here. Venice...

Food + Beverage

Sweet, Tangy & Hot

Chef Jimmy Nadell loves a good smoker—on the 4th of July and every day Article by Emily Leinfuss Chef Jimmy Nadell, the culinary force behind Tuscany Nokomis, is a man who knows his way around a smoker. He tells us the word “barbecue” comes from the Caribbean term barabicu, meaning “fire pit.” And when it comes to fire pits, few can compete with his: a custom-built, 18-foot smoker created in 2017 for a major event—the 75th anniversary of Harley-Davidson in Sturgis, South Dakota. “I was the...