courtesy Debberan Properties.com
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New businesses at Mariner’s Landing > Mariners Landing at Smith Mountain Lake has announced two new businesses as part of ongoing redevelopment at the 1,000-acre waterfront resort community. LAT Personal Training is operational in the 15,000-square-foot Mariners Landing Wellness Center, which includes a gym, indoor pool, studio space for exercise classes and locker rooms. Opening soon inside will be Tootie’s Smoothies + Toasts, a cafe focused on whole foods such as smoothies, acai bowls and plant-based specialty toasts. Laurie Andrews, a clinical exercise physiologist and owner of LAT Personal Training, said she and her staff work with clients of all fitness levels, combining mind, body and spirit through integrated practices. “We’re looking to bring in boot camps, outdoor yoga opportunities, personal training and small group personal training,” she said. Ashley Earick, a Bedford County native who recently moved back to the area after nearly a decade in New York City, said she plans to open Tootie’s Smoothies + Toasts in March. Customers will be able to place to-go orders or dine in the cafe with seating that allows for social distancing. “Our mission at Tootie’s is to enable the community to take charge of their health by offering convenient, simple, nutrient-dense food options,” Earick said. “We hope to educate our customers on the healing benefits of our ingredients and empower them to find a healthier relationship with food [with a] “groovy vibe.”
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