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One area business instrumental in giving back to our community is Jason's Deli of SW Florida. This month's cover feature focuses on co-owner Diana Willis and her passion & conviction as the Board Chair for the PACE Center for Girls. They may have six successful locations from Sarasota to Naples but their commitment to family, employees & their community is what makes their business special. If you have a inspiring story to tell about a local business or charity, we would like to hear from you. In the meantime, thank you for continuing to support our advertising partners & community. LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS
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he’s a businesswoman, a philanthropist and a mom, with the type of welcoming spirit that makes everyone around her feel comfortable; Diana Willis, co-owner of Jason’s Deli of Southwest Florida.
Hers is a familiar face at charity and special events across Southwest Florida. The fashionable go-getter’s best accessory is her smile. Born in northern California, Willis grew up in Beaumont, Texas, the home of Jason’s Deli, and the place where she met Scott, her husband of 30 years. The couple had an investment interest in Jason’s when the company was first developing its franchise opportunity. Willis liked the idea because, “It was a privately run business. Not all chains are created equal. Jason’s was a family run business and that’s the way we are.” But at the time they decided to put their money in a more established brand, McDonald’s. Success followed for the Willis’, Jason’s grew and the couple was able to sell the business they built up in order to sink their teeth into their first franchise choice. At the time there was only one deli in Jacksonville and one under construction in Tampa, so Florida was a virtually untapped market. Willis remembers, “We decided to come down on vacation, stayed on Marco, started driving around and how do you not fall in love with this area.”
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“We believe in investing in people that’s our secret ingredient, that’s the key ingredient.” Diana Willis
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Diana & her son, Brandon
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That was in 1999. Her two boys, Brandon and Mason, were in 7th and 5th grades and grew up in the business. Blending work and family felt seamless to the businesswoman as she says, “You’re in a business you love, with the people you love…our kids were always part of the fabric of what we do.”
As a company and as a couple, they give generously to numerous charities and local causes. The ones that focus on single mothers and children are especially dear to Willis’ heart. She doesn’t just volunteer, she is the Board Chair for the PACE Center for Girls, Lee County.
Both boys worked in the deli as teenagers; one was even fired. Can you imagine being the manager who was forced to terminate the owner’s son because he came in late one too many times?
She says with conviction, “PACE is my passion project 100%. Magic happens at that school for girls.” About her community involvement, she says, “I’m not in something just to say I’m in it. I want to make a difference and I have limited time. If I’m going to spend my About working with her husband, Willis time somewhere, I want it to have value.” says, “We have our own strengths in the business, they overlap some but Willis is also a big supporter of FGCU we bring different things to the table. athletics and the university’s hospitality When it comes down to it, we have a program saying, “From the beginning we great communication…mutual respect made a commitment to grow an educafor what we do and we play to each tional piece that would contribute to the others strengths that way.” future of the whole community.”
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Her employees are like extended family and she gives them the chance to get into the action by sponsoring a Habitat for Humanity home. She says, “It’s something the whole team can be a part of, community service.”
When not working on the business or in the community, Willis loves to travel and is a wine enthusiast. When her sons left home, she converted one of their bedrooms into a wine cellar, complete with temperature and humidity controls.
Although Willis’ title is that of “co-owner,” she likes the designation of Chief Motivational Officer explaining, “I’m just a cheerleader for what we do. If someone is having a bad day I lend a perspective to hopefully make them feel better.”
December marks the 16th anniversary of the first Jason’s Deli, on Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers. The business has since grown to six locations from Naples to Sarasota. While there are no current plans for more expansion, the possibility has not been ruled out.
Each week she shares with her team leadership wisdoms, inspirational daily bread messages and wellness information. So who motivates the motivator? Willis says, “My people, my family, my friends, my community. I’m motivated to see other people’s success.”
About Willis’ success in Southwest Florida she says, “We believe in investing in people that’s our secret ingredient, that’s the key ingredient.”
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Best Home Services, Southwest Florida’s leading home service company providing exceptional air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing ser vices to residents from Naples to Bradenton for the last 37 years, is pleased to recognize Lisa Reidy’s 14 years of committed service. Lisa started in January 2003; when there were only 13 Best employees. Today, Best Home Services employs over 150 team members and we got a chance to link up with Lisa to hear what makes Best such a great place to work. When we walked around the sleek and modern offices of Best Home Servicesheadquar tered in N aples Florida,
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we found a unique culture of happy, focused, and dedicated employees. It was apparent that one team member stood above the rest, Lisa Reidy. Lisa is currently the Accounts Receivable Coordinator; but has worn many hats in her 14 years of service. Back in 2003, when Best Home Ser vices was only offering f ive-star electrical ser vices, Lisa handled the phones, dispatched, pulled permits, scheduled jobs, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. “Very simply, Lisa is a wonderful prototype of an employee that every employer would be lucky to have. She is loyal, trustworthy, and treats everyone with the upmost respect and Dignity”, said Joel Molnar, CFO of Best Home Services. Lisa exemplifies the Best Home Service’s Core Values: Be Family. Be Amazing. Be Fun. Be Constantly Learning & Growing. As we were spending time with Lisa, she was gladly sharing her many years of knowledge and wisdom with a new employee and had one goal in mind-to lead them to success. “She’s become a sister to me (holding back a tear). I look forward to sharing our home and work stories each week. She continues to remain humble and learn more each day. She generously trains and teaches her fellow team members every chance she gets”, explained Monica Romberg, Payroll Manager of Best Home Services.
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Owner of Best Home Ser vices. Lisa Reidy has been happily married to her husband Steve for 35 years, and a proud grandmother of 2 granddaughters, Casadee & Kaedence. When Lisa is not at the office she enjoys camping and being outdoors. Her happy place is sitting near a campfire surrounded by friends and family. Best Home Services is a local, family owned and operated company that is focused on caring for their customers and the community. Their team relentlessly works to continuously improve their ser vice in order to make Southwest Florida homes safer, more comfortable, and more efficient-one job at a time! To learn more about Best Home Services’ story or to apply for a job at Best, please visit their website at:
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Many doctors prescribing medical marijuana are in the pain management field, and others are part of big corporations. Dr. Sonn, however, has extensive medical experience, vast knowledge behind the science of medical marijuana, and a focus on the overall wellness of a patient.
Add to the formula that his commitment to community dates back to his childhood and Dr. Sonn becomes a premier choice when exploring medical marijuana treatment options.
Specializing in palliative care Dr. Sonn says, “About two years ago I thought it was time for some life changes…so I decided to focus on anti aging, health and wellness.” As an integrative physician, he treats the whole person, not just the disease. The doctor says, “I like to teach people how to change their lives for the better.” Already using natural roots and herbs in his practice, cannabis fits right in, as Dr. Sonn explains, “It can be used to treat so many different types of symptoms and it has such a small side effect profile that it almost should be considered a first line treatment for multiple diseases.”
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Operation Open Arms
This month is the kickoff for Living Local’s new initiative, For a Greater Cause. Not only will we introduce you to one of the many deserving local charities, but also make a monetary donation on behalf of our advertising partners to its mission, hoping to in turn inspire you to give back.
Since we celebrate Memorial Day is this month, it seemed fitting to name Operation Open Arms (OOA) as our inaugural For a Greater Cause recipient. The Army Specialist non-profit Tiana Ruano organization provides complimentary Southwest Florida vacations and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder care for service men and woman returning from combat and foreign duty. livinglocalfl.com | MAY/JUNE 2017
By Gina Birch The organization was founded in 2005 when Army Specialist Travis Downes asked Captain John “Giddy Up” Bunch where to fish before returning for his second deployment in Iraq. Instead of giving Specialist Downes directions, the fishing captain volunteered to take him. Eleven years later Bunch was awarded the Outstanding Civilian Service Award for his tireless work supporting the troops, the third highest public service honor the U.S. Army gives to civilians. Army Specialist Tiana Ruano is one of the more than 3400 troops OOA has assisted through the generosity of local businesses. Upon her recent return from Kuwait Ruano spent a weekend at Silver Sands Hotel and dined at Matanzas on the Bay. She says, “Being able to stay at beach all weekend was a much needed reset of me.”
Captain John “Giddy Up”
She gushes, “I don’t think I’ll ever be able to put into words how grateful I am for what he (Capt. Bunch) does and the people and businesses like him. We need stuff like that, it’s hard on us and a perk like this is a like a weight off of our shoulders.”
Corporal Thomas Joseph Jardas
Over the years OOA has also had the joy of helping service members get married along with the heartache of planning memorial services for those who died too soon; including 20-year old USMC Corporal Thomas Joseph Jardas. The Cypress Lake High School graduate was killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of Hawaii last year. Jardas’ father Tim says as soon as news broke that his son was
missing, Capt. Bunch was at his door. He says choking back tears, “When this stuff happens it’s overwhelming and to have someone locally that knows who to call and talk to…I would’ve been lost.” OOA helped secure accommodations for the family members who flew in at a moments notice, provided food, arranged bag pipes, a helicopter fly over and other moving details for the young soldiers memorial service. The grieving father says Capt. Bunch has been like a brother to him; sharing his heartache, and like a father sharing his wisdom. The support kept and continues to keep Jardas grounded. He credits OOA, Bunch and his faith in God for getting him through his darkest days. Support Operation Open Arms May 27th, from 11am-10pm at Matanzas on the Bay located on Fort Myers Beach. They will be hosting the Fourth Annual Bluegrass, Brew and BBQ, hoping to break last year’s fund raising record of $7,000. To learn more about Operation Open Arms or to make a donation, please visit OperationOpenArms.com or call Capt. John Bunch at 239.822.8888. livinglocalfl.com | MAY/JUNE 2017
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T
he wine world is a lot like the world of fashion; certain grapes and methods of winemaking go in and out of style all of the time. But two things that are always “in” for spring are whites and blushes; they come out of their winter slumber, fresh and vibrant. If you want to be the first in your circle to try something new for spring, these three Italian selections have just been introduced to the Southwest Florida market; Ileana Pinot Grigio, Vermentino Salento and Wanted Zin Blush. If you’re style conscious as well as health conscious, Ileana is a top choice to stock your cellar, not just for spring but all summer long—it’s low carb. Lower in calories than traditional white wines, you can engage in guilt free sipping all afternoon. The pinot grigio used in this one comes from Northern Italy in region of Trentino Alto Adige. The cooler climate and process used during fermentation are part of the equation that helps to keep the residual sugar low and cut the calories in this wine. It’s a straw color, smells like citrus and honeysuckle, and tastes like melon and pears with a citrus finish. The acidity of this wine makes it good for sipping or serving with food, seafood especially. Masseria Borgo del Trulli’s Vermentino
Salento comes from Southern Puglia. Wines made from vermentino are typically acidic and refreshing and this one doesn’t disappoint. It smells like a delightful mixture of peach, lemon and mango with a touch of herbs. Don’t be afraid to try a pink wine with the word “zin” on the label. The Wanted Zin Blush 2016, may be pink but it’s far from the sweet cloying white zins you may be familiar with. This one is made from old vine primitivo (zinfandel grapes) grown in northern Puglia. It’s an elegant pink color, like a lovely bouquet of peonies. Its nose is just as lovely; strawberry, watermelon and a bit floral like orange blossom. Fresh, crisp and citrusy, it’s a wine perfectly suited for Southwest Florida. Because these three Italians are brand new to the area, you may have to ask your favorite restaurant or retailer to carry them for you. Unfiltered Unfined Wines is a local company; our corporate office and wine warehouse are in Fort Myers so your request should be easy to fill. We take great pride in finding quality small production wines from all over the world and getting them into your hands. Cheers!
Jane Uttley is the owner of Unfiltered Unfined Wines, a wine importer & distributor, with offices & warehouses located in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born in London, England, grew up in Sydney, Australia and moved to the United States 20 years ago. Of those 20 years, 12 years have been in Southwest Florida. Jane is proud to be an American Citizen.
Jane Uttley Owner
Unfiltered Unfined Wines
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