Health + Wellness

Belonging and Connection

Leadership Venice shows heartfelt support by creating an inclusive disc golf course for Loveland residents Article and Photography by Venice Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Class of 2025 began their year-long journey knowing they’d learn more about Venice businesses and the Venice community. What they didn’t expect was to be so moved by their tour of Loveland Center, the area nonprofit that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many class members had heard of...

Life + Culture

Still Life, Still Relevant, Still Brilliant

The Sarasota Ballet revives “Still Life at the Penguin Café,” for local audiences to love and ponder Article by Emily Leinfuss If ballet had a conscience, and a sense of humor, it might look very much like “Still Life at the Penguin Café.” Nearly 40 years after its debut, Sir David Bintley’s beloved and beguiling work returns to the stage with The Sarasota Ballet, proving that a piece can be whimsical, stylish, and deeply affecting all at once. The timing feels especially apt: this is a ballet...

Life + Culture

Stories That Shape Venice

Three local authors reveal how love, loss, and justice inspire Venice’s quietly vibrant literary scene Article by Stephanie Churn Lubow Venice is often defined by its coastline, its historic downtown, and its easy Gulf-coast rhythm—but look a little closer and you’ll find a community shaped just as much by stories. This month, we’re spotlighting three Venice-based authors whose latest books reflect the range of storytelling happening right here. From a love letter to the city itself by first...

Entertainment

Love in Action

Save the date for Agape Flights’ Annual “Pie in the Sky” open hanger event on March 7 Article by Jacques May, Agape Director of Communications Agape Flights is excited to invite the community to Pie in the Sky 2026, a joyful celebration filled with “Tropical Vibes” inspired by the Caribbean communities it has served for more than four decades. This event is especially meaningful to the ministry, as it offers an opportunity to open its doors, welcome friends old and new, and share the heart and...

Life + Culture

Celebrating History, Embracing the Future

The Venice Yacht Club Marks 75 Years on the Water Article by Emily Leinfuss | Photography by Brian Glantz - 1st Glantz Media For 75 years, the Venice Yacht Club has been a place where friendships are forged over sunsets, celebrations carry over from the dock to the dining room, and a shared love of the water binds generations together. In 2026, that legacy takes center stage as the club celebrates its Diamond Jubilee—an anniversary that honors not only its past, but its enduring role in the...

Beauty

Radiant Skin, Confident Smiles

At Davis & Beyer DDS PA, aesthetician Becca Belangia helps patients glow from the inside out Article by Emily Leinfuss The Facial Spa at Davis & Beyer DDS PA reflects Drs. Davis and Beyer’s all-encompassing philosophy of care—helping patients look and feel their best in one place. It’s part of a seamless approach to oral and facial wellness that allows clients to improve their smiles and enhance their overall appearance without visiting multiple offices. For aesthetician Becca Belangia, who...

Education

Early Detection Saves Lives Every Day

Sunshine State Dermatology helps Venice and North Port patients prevent, detect, and treat skin cancer Article and Photography by When it comes to skin cancer, early detection truly can mean the difference between a simple procedure and a life-threatening disease. More than 5 million cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, and one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70. Yet the good news is this: when found and treated early, skin cancer—including melanoma—has a 99% five-year...

Health + Wellness

Relief from Pain Without Surgery or Opiates

Ramos Center’s multi-disciplinary and minimally invasive approach gets you back to your life Article and Photography by At the Ramos Center for Interventional & Functional Pain Medicine, every patient’s journey toward lasting relief begins with expert evaluation—and that’s where Dr. Lance Cassell comes in. “I’m the one who evaluates patients’ imaging, medical records, and history,” he explained. “I analyze their MRI, perform a detailed physical exam, and then determine what type of...

Wellness

Family Dynamics in Elder Care

The Power of Planning and Communication Article by Teresa K. Bowman P.A. The transition from independent living to requiring care is one of life’s most challenging passages—not only for aging parents but also for their adult children, who must navigate shifting roles while preserving dignity and autonomy. Without proactive planning and honest dialogue, families often make critical decisions during crises, leading to conflict, guilt, and outcomes that may not reflect their loved one’s wishes. ...

Health + Wellness

Inspiring Health & Giving

How Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation has helped shape one of the nation’s top hospitals Article by Emily Leinfuss | Photography by Courtesy Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation As Sarasota County has grown, so too has the need for accessible, high-quality healthcare. For nearly 50 years, the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation (SMHF) has helped meet that demand, supporting Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) through philanthropy that strengthens nearly every aspect of...