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LIFESTYLE LETTER
MARCH 2019 PUBLISHER
Charmaine Tincher | charmaine.tincher@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Tony D'Souza | tony.dsouza@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Tony D'Souza, Nicolette Martin
Our Home Issue
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“HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS.” It’s a common phrase meaning our homes are central in our lives—where we rest our heads, nourish our bodies and make fond memories with loved ones. Our homes are the epicenters of our worlds, where we start and end each day, and where we keep our most prized possessions. But home is a concept that embraces our wider Venice community as well. This month, we bring you our Home Issue. Take a look at some of Venice’s unique architecture in these pages. Over at Neal Communities’ Grand Palm, our very own National Builder of the Year has preserved the natural landscape to create a luxury living setting filled with wetlands, a sprawling lake and beautiful trees. The Atlanta Braves are completing construction nearby on their $100 million spring training stadium, sure to draw even more people to our area to call it home—and offering us excellent springtime and year-round entertainment. As the weather warms up, there’s no better time to refresh your interiors with a few
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new home decor accents. For inspiration, we’ve included a feature on Darrell and
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
Nicki Hoke’s vibrant Pelicans and Flamingos furniture and consignment store, a true
CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry
local destination that many mistake for a whimsical mini-tourist attraction.
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We hope this issue inspires you to appreciate this place we call home—both your
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
personal dwelling and our shared Venice community—whether you’ve just moved into town or your family has enjoyed our sun and beaches for generations. Venice keeps growing and growing, never losing our hometown feel. What a wonderful and exciting place to live! Here’s to our home sweet home!
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For someone fighting cancer, Robin feels pretty fortunate. There’s good news from her cancer team and her girlfriend is helping her celebrate in Sarasota Memorial’s Courtyard. She’s given Robin rock-solid support, including a few perfectly timed corny jokes. A nd then there’s Webster, with his wagging tail and furry hugs. Robin doubts he’ll ever know how much he’s given her. The Courtyard is a unique healing space where our patients can enjoy sunshine, fresh air, and our amazing Pet Therapy dogs. They’ve offered comfort and kindness to our patients for over 15 years.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2019 FEATURES 14 Neal Communities' Grand Palm Offers Luxury in a Natural Setting Original Trees and a Beautiful Lake Highlight Grand Palm Living
20 Team Effort Brings the Atlanta Braves to South Sarasota County New $100 Million Stadium Set to Open for Spring Training Game
26 A Tropical Oasis: Pelicans and Flamingos Experience Great Shopping, where Shopping Is a Great Experience
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34 What Houseplant Should You Get? Would people describe you as having a green thumb?
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
12
Around Town
14
Open House
26 Locally Owned 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Healthy Lifestyle
GOOD TIMES 1.
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Volunteer Fair/Show Off at the Venetian Golf and River Club A Volunteer Fair sponsored by the Venetian Golf and River Club Community Association was held on Monday, Jan. 14 and showcased 10 local charity organizations including the Laurel Civic Association and Habitat for Humanity. Accompanying the Fair was a "Show Off," which featured authors and artists. The event was organized by Roger Effron, publisher of VGRC's Parcels from Paradise newsletter.
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1. The Volunteer Fair at the Venetian Golf and River Club | 2. Author Barbara Felquate | 3. Attendees at the Children First table | 4. Author Tina Rattan | 5. Dave Fox and his memorabilia | 6. Laurel Civic Association Program Coordinator John Jefferson, Volunteer Fair Organizer Roger Effron, Laurel Civic Association Volunteer Margaret Mancini | 7. Organizer Roger Effron speaks at the Volunteer Fair/Show Off.
Body – Mind – Spirit Health & Wellness Expo The Body – Mind – Spirit Health & Wellness Expo was held at the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall on Saturday, Jan. 12. Out of the many vendors that were participating, one could not help but to recognize a few of our own local Venice businesses.
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1. Tricia Plessl promoting VoxxLife. Wearable Neurotech | 2. Susan Viteri, independent distributor for Young Living Essential Oils | 3. Beth “Annie” Stockdale, Your Total Body Wellness Center. Certified personal trainer and health coach 8
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Beach Life by Terry Hosts a Grand Opening Celebration Beach Life by Terry celebrated its grand opening party on Saturday, Jan. 12. Mimosas, wine and hors d'oeuvres were served to a lively crowd. With an eclectic variety of handcrafted items, jewelry and other treasures, Beach Life by Terry displays owner Terry Magruder's panache for discovering the offbeat, chic and beautiful. 838 Pinebrook Road, Venice, 941.303.0970, BeachLifeByTerry.com
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1. Ana Michael, Heidrun Bauer and Mary Lou Stellmach looking at all the wonderful treasures. | 2. Susanne Arbagy with husband Tim loves Terry’s jewelry. | 3. DeWitt and Barbara Gorman (center) drove from Apollo Beach for the grand opening as they love Terry’s Beach wall decor. | 4. Owner Terry Magruder with business manager Tony Pitts | 5. Terry helping her customers look through the many beautiful choices of her fine handcrafted jewelry
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GOOD TIMES 1.
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Legacy Trail Overpass at Laurel Road Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony The Florida Department of Transportation completed construction of the Legacy Trail Overpass at Laurel Road. Twelve feet wide and 90 feet long, the overpass crosses Laurel Road and is strong enough to support emergency vehicles. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, Jan. 9Â with remarks by County Commissioner Alan Maio and FDOT Director of Transportation Development John Kubler.
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1. FDOT’s John Kubler cut the ribbon flanked by County Commissioners Charles Hines and Alan Maio. | 2. More than 50 cyclists immediately crossed the Laurel Road Overpass after the ribbon-cutting. | 3. The new Legacy Trail Overpass at Laurel Road | 4. The Legacy Trail sees 225,000 users every year. | 5. Cyclists cross the Legacy Trail Overpass at Laurel Road | 6. Many cyclists attended the ceremony.
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BARBARA PRICE ANNOUNCES COAST TO COAST STAGING
VENICE SHARK'S TOOTH FESTIVAL COMING APRIL 12-14 For the 27th consecutive year, the Venice
Barbara Price is pleased to announce the
Shark's Tooth Festival comes to the Venice
launch of her business, Coast to Coast Staging,
Airport Festival Grounds from Friday, April 12
which specializes in professional real estate
through Sunday, April 14. One of our region's
staging. A real estate agent herself with 30 years
signature events, the festival celebrates the vast
of experience in sales and marketing, Barbara is
trove of fossilized sharks' teeth that wash up on
essentially dressing the home for a series of
Venice's beautiful beaches everyday and are
blind dates, and there is only one chance to cre-
free for the taking to those lucky enough to find
ate the first impression.
them. On display and for sale will be fossils of all
"I can see and stage a property from the buyer's
sorts, a multitude of sharks' teeth, great artists,
perspective," Barbara says. "Often owners are too
amazing live music, delicious food and drinks,
emotionally attached to see their home in a way
plenty of kids' games and all around family fun!
that primes it for sale."
Tickets are $5 at the door, kids 12 and under are
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admitted free, and parking is free. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Special Olympics. The schedule will be Friday 4 PM - 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM, and Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM. All are welcome and sponsorship opportunities are available at all levels. Shark's Tooth Festival, Venice Airport Festival Grounds, 941.412.0402, Sharkstoothfest.com
JOY OF JAZZ - TOM ELLISON QUARTET Joy
of
Jazz
is
a
free
concert
at
Venice’s Centennial Park Gazebo on Sunday, March 24th at 2:00 PM. The event is co-sponsored by the Jazz Club of Sarasota and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Tom Ellison, on woodwinds and vocals, leads the quartet. The Jazz Club is dedicated to preserving and pro-
PINKERTON PRIVATE WEALTH WINS INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS Pinkerton Private Wealth’s interior design earned design firm Space as Art both first and 12
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moting jazz. Founded by the late Hal Davis, the former publicist for Benny Goodman, the Jazz Club has approximately 500 members. The Club presents the Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival, now in its 39th year. Bring your folding chairs.
“Experience great shopping, where shopping is a great experience” Pelican Cottage and The Flamingo’s Nest have combined and are now located under one colorful roof. Please stop by and visit our Key West inspired store, staffed with the same friendly people, and filled with the same fabulous furniture and accessories.
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Neal Communities’ Grand Palm O f f e rs Luxury in a N at ura l Se tti ng
WHEN NEAL COMMUNITIES FIRST BROKE GROUND ON ITS MORE THAN 1,000-ACRE GRAND PALM DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH VENICE IN 2010, CRITICAL EXECUTIVE DECISIONS WERE MADE TO PRESERVE AS MUCH OF THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE AS POSSIBLE, INCLUDING MANY OF THE OLD PINE AND OAK TREES. Those choices have resulted in one of the ever-growing south county’s loveliest places to live. Today, Grand Palm features more than 900 completed and occupied homes, with more than 800 home sites remaining for the discerning purchaser searching for modern, luxury living in a beautiful, natural setting. Once inside the Grand Palm’s main gates, residents are treated to meandering, shaded streets; a large central lake that features a lovely island; a resort-style pool and waterslide at the main community center; as well as plenty of amenities including tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, walking trails, dog parks, a splash pool
ORIGINAL TREES AND A BEAUTIFUL LAKE HIGHLIGHT GRAND PALM LIVING
for the little ones and an on-site, full-time activity director with a complete schedule of events. All the Coastalstyle homes are "smart," with keyless front doors and all interior utilities linked and operated directly from owners’ phones. There are gated villages within the overall gated community, offering security and peaceof-mind to year-round residents, as well as snowbirds. Several gated villages also offer their own community pools aside from the main pool open to all owners. With prices beginning at $259,990, Grand Palm offers turnkey homes, as well as homes that can be designed by the buyer in every detail. Buyers can choose the home style, home site and every sort of color style from wall paint to tiles to roofing. “We have a top-to-bottom, complete design studio in Lakewood Ranch off Main Street,” says MaryAnn Koops, Neal Communities’ area sales manager. “The buyer comes in, and we have a several-step process where they browse through our styles. First, the buyers do a preview through our catalogs, and then we do a design appointment where they have a four-hour individual meeting with our designers where they get to personalize their home. They come in several times and then they finalize their color choices for countertops, cabinets, flooring, walls and exteriors. They choose the whole gamut from A to Z. They also have the opportunity to upgrade while they are there. Our design studio is more than 5,000-square-feet and well-appointed with the latest design selections.” Everything in the homes can be upgraded, including sound systems and pools, to create a state-of-the-art, completely modern living style. Video security is a feature of each home as well. But what truly makes Grand
ARTICLE TONY D'SOUZA | PHOTOGRAPHY NEAL COMMUNITIES
Palm special is that the home sites are well-spaced, creating a stately feeling for residents.
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OPEN HOUSE
(CON TI N U ED)
Grand Palm homes offer open luxury floor plans.
The Grand Palm features a resortstyle pool with a waterslide.
“When we began this community, we ensured that we preserved
a flora-covered island. We have boardwalks and biking and walk-
and enhanced the natural beauty of the property,” MaryAnn says.
ing trails, which offer lovely views of the water. Residents can fish,
“The home sites have beautiful trees on them. We didn’t just pre-
kayak, paddleboard, everything but motorized boating to maintain
serve wetland areas within the community, but we also made a
the idyllic peacefulness of Grand Palm. Everyone who buys in
point of preserving as many original trees as possible. That is almost
Grand Palm loves the activities available. It’s a total lifestyle. There
unheard of in Florida’s building community. We took into account the
is so much to do for everyone.”
look and feel of the nature that was there—the foliage, the natural vegetation. That makes Grand Palm absolutely unique.”
Founded by Pat Neal in 1970, Neal Communities has 40 years of experience in Southwest Florida and has built more than 14,000
Grand Palm is well-situated, with two main entrances, one off
homes in the region. Recognized in 2012 as "America’s Best Builder,"
River Road and the second off Center Road. Just half a mile away is
Neal Communities was also named "National Builder of the Year" in
Interstate 75, offering quick and convenient access to all points north
2015. Along with his wife, Charlene, in 2017 Neal gave $1 million to
and south, including the wonderful arts and dining scenes in Venice
the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, funded the Flex Sport
and Sarasota. Adjacent to West Villages, Grand Palm is also located
Field at the DeSoto Club campus, and continues to support after-
to take advantage of that growing community’s shopping and ser-
school and summer programs for children in the region.
vices, as well as the new Atlanta Braves spring training stadium. “Another thing that makes Grand Palm so amazing is the sprawling lake in the middle of the community,” MaryAnn says. “It features 16
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“We have really built a sense of community at Grand Palm,” MaryAnn says. “And we’re not finished. We will be opening a new second amenity center later this year for everyone to enjoy.”
Buyers can customize every feature of their Grand Palm homes.
A view of the central lake at Neal Communities' Grand Palm.
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An artist's rendering of the new Atlanta Braves spring training stadium. Work will be completed in time for a game between the Braves and the Rays on March 24.
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The grass is in and the lights are on at the new Braves spring training stadium. The construction work is in its final stages.
NEW $100 MILLION STADIUM SET TO OPEN FOR SPRING TRAINING GAME
Team Effort Brings the
A t l a n t a B r a ve s to South Sarasota County
IT’S BEEN AN INCREDIBLE TEAM EFFORT TO BRING THE ATLANTA BRAVES NEW $100 MILLION STADIUM AND SPRING TRAINING FACILITY TO FRUITION IN BOOMING SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY, THE FINISHING TOUCHES OF WHICH ARE BEING COMPLETED EVEN AS YOU READ THIS ARTICLE. Named the “Deal of the Year” by the Florida Economic Development Council, the stadium brought together the Braves, the state of Florida, Sarasota County, the city of North Port and West Villages on a project that the council estimates will create nearly 150 full-time jobs and stimulate an additional $1.7 billion annually to Florida’s economy. A recent visit to the stadium site revealed a buzz of busy construction work on the project which began just 18 months ago, in October 2017, and eager anticipation of the first game to be played there, on Sunday, March 24, between the Braves and the Tampa Bay Rays. More than 400 workers have been laboring daily on the tightest of schedules. The state-of-the-art stadium will feature 6,500 seats, bleacher space for 2,500 more, ample parking, six adjacent practice fields, as well as a 40-by-80-foot high-definition scoreboard. Expansive clubhouses and fitness facilities will serve the Braves players and those hoping to make the cut during the busy spring training schedule.
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TEAM EFFORT
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Work on the stadium began in October 2017 and has continued daily ever since.
The site of the eventual Tomahawk Tiki Bar, a bar and restaurant at the stadium that will be open to the public daily.
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The $100 million Braves spring training stadium includes practice fields, training facilities, ample parking and year-round events.
Intended to be a year-round special
teams are leaving Central Florida, and we
events and concerts venue, this new enter-
needed to go to where the teams are. We
tainment gem of Southwest Florida saw
have the Orioles in Sarasota, the Rays in
West Villages and North Port invest nearly
Port Charlotte, the Red Sox and Twins
$5 million each, while Sarasota County
in Fort Myers, the Pirates in Bradenton,
provided nearly $28 million more in various
the Yankees in Tampa, the Phillies in
taxes and expenditures. The state of Florida
Clearwater and the Blue Jays in Dunedin.
added $20 million as additional incentive to
By locating and developing here, we don’t
lure the Braves from their previous spring
have to be on a bus all the time.”
training home, the Wide World of Sports
Mike says that more than 400 players
Complex near Disney World in Lake Buena
will be at the stadium complex each year
Vista. Based at that facility for 22 years,
for eight full weeks. The players will begin
the Braves picked up the majority of the
to arrive every year around Feb. 1, when
construction costs for the new stadium and
they will acclimate and start workouts.
have signed a 30-year lease.
Games will begin during the third week
West Villages also donated infrastruc-
of February and play through the end of
ture and land to the project. Located just
March. By April 1, the Braves will break
west of the Tamiami Trail, the stadium
spring training camp, with the major
features highly in West Villages continued
league players returning to Atlanta and
growth, with a new Town Center planned at
the minor leaguers to their home cities.
the intersection of West Villages Parkway
A wave of rookies will then arrive at the
and U.S. 41. Already, the Braves Preview
facility for extended spring training. All
Center at the nearby Cornerstone Plaza
these players are supported by staff, and
is a hive of activity. Currently the Braves’
everyone will need housing.
spring training headquarters, the Preview
“We will use all available hotels,” Mike
Center is managed by Mike Dunn, the
says. “We will use temporary apartments
Atlanta Braves vice president of Florida
and houses. We’re building an academy on
Operations. According to Mike, the new
site that will sleep more than 120 rookies.
stadium will be far more than just the site
We have to be creative in housing.”
of the Braves’ spring training games. It will
The stadium complex will also be turn-
also host games played by the rookie-level
key once fully completed, according to Mike.
Gulf Coast League, various other traveling
Players and staff will be served three meals
leagues, fall instructional leagues, baseball
a day there. There will be team cafeterias
academies for young players, along with
and kitchens, and a year-round, full-service
diverse, year-round programming.
restaurant and bar, the Tomahawk Tiki Bar,
“I’ve been with the Braves for 30 years,”
will be open to the public every day.
says Mike, who relocated to Venice per-
“When the younger players are here, it’s a
manently in September with his wife and
time for them to either make the team or go
twin 12-year-old sons. “I’m responsible for
home,” Mike says. “But the older guys, the
all Braves activities in the state of Florida,
veteran guys will certainly be bringing their
and this stadium is now our primary hub.
families. They will buy houses and become
Everything having to do with the Braves in
entrenched in this community. They know
Florida will start and end right here.”
they are coming back next year.”
Mike says the Braves organization loves the new stadium. “This is the biggest project we have going, and it's going to be the lifeblood of our organization for the next 30 years,” he says. “Disney was a great partner, but
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TRENDS
IN HOME DECOR
We will all remember 2018 as the year that brought us social media post after post of home decor trends like subway tiles, exposed lighting and rose gold. As the spring fever for 2019 kicks in, new home decor trends are sprouting up.
These are some of the most fashion-forward trends in home decor to expect this year:
FLORAL PATTERNS
NATURE-INSPIRED ELEMENTS
PRECIOUS METALS
Speaking of spring, Florida affords its
To go along with the natural feel of florals,
Not all of nature design is plant-based,
residents
tout
major emphasis on natural design will
though.
spring symbols like florals year-round.
with
the
emerge in home decor this year. Materials
throughout the home will breathe new life
Don’t expect to see the floral prints of
such as copper, concrete, stone and
into existing décor. With red and orange
your
Updated
granite are being utilized to create a fresh,
tones prevalent in copper, an earthy
floral patterns will begin to emerge
nature inspired oasis. From countertops to
design is achieved. This metallic trend is
that highlight new elements such as
geometric concrete tiles, organic elements
easy to integrate throughout the home in
enlarged proportions, contrasting colors
lend themselves to a crisp, clean look in
the form of accent walls, ceilings, mirrors,
and abstract motifs. Daring colors will be
2019. A focus on constructing a tranquil
lighting fixtures, furnishings and small
used to create warm, dramatic spaces that
environment that echoes the outside
décor pieces. Likewise, when it comes to
evoke a sense of happiness and joy.
world will come into play.
fixtures, say goodbye to stainless steel and
grandmother,
weather
though.
to
Mixed
metal
accents
found
polished nickel. Brass accents make their way back into our homes by offering a warm, subtle alternative to steel.
The home decor trends on the horizon and already in play build upon themes from the past few years, appearing in bold new ways. Whether used as accents or statement features, these home decor trends can freshen up the look in any room of your house and help you put a 2019 stamp on your style.
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the senses. Selling both new and consignment furniture
the same reason.”
Pelicans and Flamingos has something for everyone!
“After our visit, we began incorporating these beautiful
In 2009, owners Nicki and Darrell Hoke combined
tropical colors into our model homes and made design
their talents to create a magical consignment store,
changes to our home plans," Darrell says. "We would
Pelican Cottage, located in Venice. In 2012, responding
scout consignment stores and flea markets looking for
to the need for a larger space, they moved the store to
vintage dressers or cabinets to drop a vessel sink into to
Osprey. Four years later, the couple expanded by open-
feature in powder rooms. This is widely practiced today,
ing a popular sister store, The Flamingo’s Nest, specializ-
but it was relatively new back then.”
ing in new furniture. Now, the two appealing destinations reside together under one colorful roof as Pelicans and
The style they personally embrace is Coastal Shabby Chic. The
coral-colored
exterior
of
the
sprawling
Flamingos, where the team continues to provide cus-
24,000-square-foot store features three showrooms
tomers with a great shopping experience.
overflowing with furniture and accessories for the entire
“Our customers repeatedly tell us they like the integra-
home. Two of these showrooms are open-air, allowing
tion better. Our employees love it, and we all feel more
the sunshine and warm breezes to flow throughout the
connected with everyone,” Nicki says.
store. You’ll find bedroom furniture, mattresses, sofas,
Drawing upon prior experience in custom home building, design and spatial layout, the couple’s passion for
sectionals, dining sets, outdoor furniture, artwork, lamps and home decor.
excellence is evident within the walls of their distinct and
Pelicans and Flamingos carries several lines of new
extraordinary shop. Their whimsical, creative displays are
furniture, most of which are made in the USA, and include
what they are known for. As you enter the store, you are
reputable furniture companies such as Capris, Beachcraft,
greeted by a tropical island with beach sand, palm trees
Stanley Chair, Sea Winds and Ashley, to name just a few.
and mommy and daddy flamingos watching over their
Although they have a large selection of upholstered goods
nest of newborn babies. The nest of babies was created
in stock and ready to go, customers have the great option
by Darrell’s mother, Elizabeth, and his sister, Kelly, as a
of custom ordering furniture from a multitude of catalogs
surprise opening gift. Creative talent obviously runs in the
with more than 1,000 fabrics to choose from.
family. Walk under an elevated Key West cottage through to
“Not everyone decorates ‘beachy,’ so we embrace the
a rainbow walkway with a Woody Wagon on a beach com-
individual customer’s style preferences to help them cre-
plete with a water feature and alligator fountain. Super cool!
ate their vision,” Darrell says.
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The store is filled with displays such as this one featuring a Woody Wagon.
Pelicans and Flamingos features the high-quality consignment, as well as top-of-the-line new furniture.
Nicki and Darrell Hoke at their furniture and consignment store, Pelicans and Flamingos
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LOCALLY OWNED (CON TI N U ED)
The Hokes' style and vision was inspired by a trip to Key West.
“Many times, customers get a myriad of opinions from family, friends and decorators, and they become a little confused,” Nicki says. “I always tell them to make selections based on what makes them happy. From styles to colors, furniture and accessory selections should reflect their personal style. Remember, your friends and family can’t see your furniture from their house.” Their experienced sales associates and designers are always available to lend a helping hand. Never pushy, always acces-
“ N o t e v e ryo n e d e c o r at e s ‘ b e a c h y,’ so we embrace the individual customer’s style preferences to help t h e m c r e at e t h e i r v i s i o n .”
sible, Nicki’s and Darrell’s goal is to build long-lasting relationships with customers, many of whom they now call friends. The casual, welcoming atmosphere encourages people to make themselves at home. “We’ll see our customers sitting down relaxing and chatting to their friends. Others can be found humming along to the cheerful Calypso music while enjoying complimentary cookies and ice water,” Darrell says. “Customers frequently tell us that there is no other store in the area like ours,” Nicki says. “We have gone out of our way to create a Key West-inspired theme complete with a fun and laid-back atmosphere. It has been received so well that many of our customers make our store a stop when touring the area with visitors. We’ve become a mini tourist attraction.” Walking through the vast array of new and consignment furniture and accessories, visitors are delighted at the substantial selection and great prices. The owners regularly travel throughout Florida and neighboring states seeking artisans to bring amazing original works of local art— from signs and handmade, hand-painted furniture, to metal works and statuary. Additionally, they often have one-of-a-
Artisinal treasures are to be found everywhere at the 24,000-squarefoot store.
kind furnishings that are secured through store closeouts, model homes or estates. Sometimes they buy items just because they’ll look great in the store. These items may not be for sale, but they add to the fun ambiance and experience of visiting. “I always explain to people who would like to buy one of our displays or personal items that if we could get another,
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we would gladly sell it, but if we sold all of our props, the store just wouldn’t be the same,” Nicki says. To help customers make decisions, the furniture and accessories are artfully displayed in vignettes. This enables them to visualize the complete room grouping in their home. Many times, they will purchase the entire grouping because it is so perfectly put together. Darrell and Nicki emphasize that their customer service is second to none, their prices are reasonable, and they offer a pricematch guarantee. Those attributes, together with offering full-service delivery and longterm storage for buyers building or renovating their homes, has fostered their success and continued growth. “It’s hard for us,” Darrell says and laughs. “If we see something at a show that we really love, we put it in the store because our house is full. The good news is that there are always new things coming in. The store changes every single day.” Florida lifestyle furnishings, affordable prices, exemplary customer service, and a fun and unique shopping experience await you. Stop by and see for yourself. You won’t be disappointed! 758 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, 941.966.0600, Occasionally customers will purchase displays in their entirety.
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2, 9, 16, 23, 30 VENICE FARMERS MARKET City Hall
The lively Venice Farmers Market features dozens of vendors, locally grown fruits and vegetables, as well as crafts of all sorts.
Fair itself will be in West Blalock Park
provides free "shopping" days to
on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
foster care children, allowing them to pick out their own new clothes.
23 THE VENICE SYMPHONY'S MOZART & MAHLER
Venice Performing Arts Center
Mozart's exhilarating Symphony No.
8-9
41, "Jupiter", is the composer's final
VENICE AREA GARDEN CLUB 30TH ANNUAL HOME TOUR Downtown Venice
Area Garden Club or at the door the days of the event. Proceeds benefit
Venice Airport Festival Grounds
to be among the greatest works in
Bash is Southwest Florida’s mar-
classical music. The second half of
quee barbecue and bluegrass event
the concert will showcase Gustav
attracting tens of thousands of
Mahler's Symphony No. 1, in D Major.
folks every year. Venice plays host to elite barbecue cook teams and
24 TOUR DE PARKS
scholarships for high school and ele-
Venice Train Depot
mentary school programs, plus many
A bicycle ride to support the Legacy
more community activities.
Trail. Riders can choose from 21-, 35- and 62-mile scenic and fun rides. The event includes breakfast, lunch
CITY OF VENICE CASUAL BIKE RIDE
SUNCOAST BBQ & BLUEGRASS BASH
The Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass
the beautification of the Venice area,
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29-30
symphony and considered by many
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased from members of the Venice
Donations requested.
award-winning
bluegrass
bands
from all over the United States. If you have never tasted award-winning barbecue or heard toe-tapping bluegrass music, you are in for a treat!
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and rest-stop snacks, and a technical
ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CAR SHOW
T-shirt for the first 650 registrants. For
Centennial Park
more information and registration,
Every year, the Venice FL Chapter
City Hall
visit FriendsoftheLegacyTrail.org
AACA
City of Venice Bicycle Pedestrian
and SMBC.us.
their time to put together a terrific
Coordinator Darlene Culpepper has launched a monthly bicycle ride in the city, open to the public. A casual, 6-mile ride around the Island of Venice,
club
members
volunteer
car show. This event raises money
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traveling along the ever-so-popular
JOY OF JAZZ
Venice Island Loop that is highlighted
Centennial Park Gazebo
on our bicycle maps. The free ride will
Joy of Jazz is a free outdoor concert at
take place on the second Wednesday
the Centennial Park Gazebo in down-
of each month at 10 a.m.
town Venice. The event is co-spon-
for its Charitable Awards Program. There will be 22 Class Awards (first, second and third place), plus five individual awards, T-shirts and dash plaques for all entrants.
sored by the Jazz Club of Sarasota and
15-16
the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Tom Ellison, on woodwinds and vocals, leads the quartet. Bring folding chairs.
VENICE BOOK FAIR & WRITERS FESTIVAL Blalock Park
The 2019 Book Fair and Writers Festival
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will
include
speak-
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN
WHAT HOUSEPLANT SHOULD YOU GET? WOULD PEOPLE DESCRIBE YOU AS HAVING A GREEN THUMB? N
Y
ARE YOU OFTEN AWAY FOR
BUT DO YOU REMEMBER
LONG PERIODS OF TIME?
TO WATER YOUR PLANTS?
Y
N
Y
DO YOU HAVE
ARE YOU LOW
MANY WINDOWS?
ON O2?
N
Y
Y
N
N
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Y
IS IT HARD FOR YOU TO
N
COMMIT TO ONE THING? Y
N
CACTI + SUCCULENTS
LEMON BUTTON FERN
SNAKE PLANT
PHILODENDRON
When you’re looking for
Safe for both cats and dogs
Labeled as both a “for-
The split-leaf philodendron
variety without the hassle,
according to the ASPCA,
giving houseplant” and
does not require a lot of
cacti and succulents are
lemon button ferns—also
healthy houseplant by
light or moisture, but will
the way to go. Since they
known as southern sword
HGTV, the snake plant
grow much larger if given
are able to store water in
ferns—are drought-tolerant
tolerates low light and long
both and ample space to
their leaves, they’re more
and thrive in shady rooms.
stretches without water
climb. Be careful, though,
forgiving when your mind
They’re low-maintenance if
while also adding oxygen
it is highly toxic to animals,
is elsewhere.
you keep their soil moist.
to the room at night.
according to the ASPCA.
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