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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
Graduates OF SW FLORIDA!
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chool is out and it’s officially summer vacation time in Southwest Florida. However, this year I’m looking at vacation through a different lens; my only son, my baby boy graduated from high school. Where did the time go? I share the emotions of pride, relief, joy and perhaps a bit of sadness with thousands of parents in Southwest Florida who are turning their children loose on the world. My heartfelt congratulations go out to parents and seniors for your accomplishment. As you go into the work force or enroll in college, further establishing your independence, remember to support local businesses; many of them supported your schools and activities over the years. On the cover of Living Local this month is one of those businesses. I-Topian Optical is the premier provider of luxury eyewear in Southwest Florida. They also give free exams and glasses to teen moms staying in school with the help of Our Mother’s Home. Our “For a Greater Cause” recipient this month is Meals on Wheels. The program facilitated by Community Cooperative makes sure members of our community who are homebound or elderly are given one of the most basic needs in life…food. Some 1000 meals are prepared and packaged daily, then delivered by volunteers. As a business, we practice what we preach. Therefore, on behalf of our advertising partners we are making a monetary donation to the Meals on Wheels program this month. Perhaps you can pitch in during summer vacation by volunteering for this organization or one of your choice.
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Thank you for supporting our local business partners & for living local! LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS
GINA BIRCH
Gina is a freelance writer for USA Today 10Best and a well know TV & radio personality in SW Florida. Google her blog, “The Birch Beat” and follow her on Facebook & Twitter @GinaBirch.
J O E YA P E L L O
Joe is a 30-year marketing professional who has experience in various streams of media including radio, TV & print. He is passionate about helping local businesses grow through written content. livinglocalfl.com | JUNE/JULY 2017
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SEEING Clear
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he phrase “you get what you pay for” is true about many things, including eyeglasses. Just ask Kelly Chasnov of I-Topian Optical. She and her husband Craig opened their first store in SW Florida in 1999. After visiting the area for a family wedding, the couple packed up their home in Rochester, NY, said goodbye to the snow and moved south for a new venture. The market was growing but was missing an optical providing a luxury eyewear experience. The specialty vision store has been housed in various locations throughout the years, but one thing has remained constant, fans from SW Florida and around the world continue to seek them out. So what is it that sets I-Topian apart from other opticals and has kept them thriving in a niche market for nearly twenty years? Chasnov says, “It’s the experience of seeing better and looking better. Our goal is that every client should have the best vision possible and look great too! Eyewear is the first thing people see when they look at you, everyone should have “Specs Appeal!” livinglocalfl.com | JUNE/JULY 2017
As a small locally owned business, I-Topian seeks the specialized products of other independent companies rather than mass-produced items. Chasnov’s husband is a lens consultant giving I-Topian access to the latest, greatest and most advanced technology in the industry today - and it’s available here in SW Florida. In fact, Craig has developed a worldwide lens platform; LenSync, allowing I-Topian to design and engineer lenses for each individual rather than choosing what may fit just okay. Many people don’t realize how much lens technology matters in eyewear, so education is a big part of the puzzle. Utilizing LenSync and the multitude of options that are available will help you see more clearly. “There is a difference in the materials used in the chains that advertise inexpensive eyewear. They use old lens technology and materials – it is like looking through a dirty window. I know that if people knew there was a difference, they would choose to have bright, crisp vision over price.”
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and updating their lenses, changing the shape, adding color and colorful mirrors. Quality frames are an investment and like fine jewelry, will last years.” I-Topian loves telling people yes when other stores say no, such as being able to have large wrap sunglass. Many of the frames are tailor made. No one will tell you what you can’t have, or what can’t be done…they make it happen! Using quality lenses is paramount at I-Topian - but so is fashion! At their store you can get almost any size and type of frame you desire; ones that fit your face and lifestyle frames that last. Chasnov proudly states, “A woman who has been a client since we opened our doors has an extraordinary collection of eyewear. She’s now bringing back those frames
The business has optometric physicians on site for comprehensive eye exams. Clients are not seen by a technician, but by an actual doctor who will spend time with them to get an accurate prescription. Chasnov says, “They even do genetic testing, it’s a concierge eye exam. Luxury isn’t about the price tag but the experience. The experience is different here, we take time to sit and listen to you.”
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People not only visit I-Topian for the extraordinary eyewear and experience, they often come to see Amos, a friendly, black standard poodle who belongs to Gary, an optician. “He’s been coming to work since he was 8 weeks old. (laughing) He has a fan club. He will greet you with a toy.” Animals have a way of making people feel welcome and that’s important to the business. On occasion, Chasnov will bring in rescue foster dogs that need a forever home. The animal lover says, “it’s a great way to socialize them and often finds them great homes with clients.”
the organization she says, “I feel that as a teenager, life is hard enough let alone having a baby, sometimes by no fault of your own and with no family or resources. This organization gives girls an opportunity.” The Chasnov’s took the young ladies and babies in the program out for Mother’s Day brunch this year. She says, “We love SW Florida and want to make a difference in our community.”
Besides being actively involved in dog rescue, Chasnov is a wish granter for Make a Wish and an avid supporter of Our Mother’s Home, an organization for teen moms giving them the support they need to grow as women and keep their children. About • Care Credit accepted • Use your FSA & HSA money • Authorized Out of Network Provider for most insurances
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TROUBLE SLE AT NIGHT? It Could Be Your Veins
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here are many reasons people have trouble sleeping at night, but there is one cause that is often overlooked. If you have restless legs, leg cramps or night time urination keeping you up, then chronic venous insufficiency may be the cause.
Venous insufficiency is a very common and underdiagnosed condition affecting millions of Americans. It is estimated to be present in as much as 40% of the population and becomes more prevalent after age 50. Heredity is the major cause. Other risk factors are a history of blood clots or DVT, obesity, standing or sedentary occupation, female gender and prior pregnancies. Though the condition afflicts many men as well.
Venous insufficiency is a condition that develops over time as the valves in the leg veins that keep blood flowing back to the heart fail. This leads to the pooling of blood in the legs and causes high pressure in the venous system which is normally a low pressure system. This high pressure in the leg veins throughout the day leads to the various signs and symptoms of venous insufficiency.
Most people are aware of the most common sign of venous insufficiency which is varicose veins, but many people without varicose veins also have the condition. Leg swelling as well as achy, heavy or tired legs at
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the end of the day are common signs and symptoms. Over time, in severe cases, the skin around the ankles can become discolored, thickened or even ulcerated.
As the pressure in the venous system builds throughout the day when patients are on their feet, signs and symptoms progress and are worse in the evening and at bedtime. This is when the lesser known symptoms of venous insufficiency such as restless legs, leg cramps and excessive urination become problematic and can rob a patient of a good night’s sleep. At night, when you elevate your legs or lay down, there is a decrease in venous pressure and a fluid shift from the interstitial space (edema) through the dermal lymphatics which causes tingling, pain, cramping, heaviness and a feeling of unrest and an urge to move
LEEPING Patrick A. Nero MD, FACS your legs. Fluid that has leaked out of the veins during the day works back into the vascular system at night and the kidneys process this fluid overnight resulting in excessive urination.
All of these signs and symptoms can exist in the absence of venous insufficiency, but many patients’ signs and symptoms are related to venous disease. These signs and symptoms often improve dramatically with the treatment of venous insufficiency.
Modern vein evaluation and intervention is much different than it was years ago. Prior to 2000, procedures such as vein stripping were very invasive, required general anesthesia and had unacceptably high complication rates. For this reason, most patients with venous insufficiency were forced to suffer as there were no effective treatment options available other than compression hose and leg elevation.
At Vein Specialists in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs/Naples, we offer comprehensive, modern vein evaluation and care. Dr. Joseph Magnant and I are board certified surgeons focused 100% on the management of venous disease. We start by taking a detailed history and physical exam and then offer detailed ultrasound evaluations in our office which is the gold standard in evaluating venous disease. We are then able to
formulate a specific treatment plan tailored to each patient.
Often the best treatment option for patients with venous insufficiency is something called endovenous ablation or vein closure. This can be accomplished with either laser or radiofrequency catheters that allow us to heat and permanently seal the poorly functioning veins decreasing the venous pressure in the leg and significantly improving, if not resolving signs and symptoms, including those that keep many patients awake at night. This procedure is minimally invasive and offered under local anesthesia in both of our office locations with minimal discomfort.
If you or a loved one is having trouble sleeping at night due to restless legs, leg cramps or excessive nighttime urination, or is experiencing any of the other signs and symptoms associated with venous insufficiency, please consider visiting our website at WeKnowVeins.com for more information. Dr. Magnant and I see patients along with our two highly trained nurse practitioners in both our Fort Myers and Bonita Springs/Naples locations daily. Call for an appointment today.
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Florida’s leading home service company providing exceptional air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing services to residents from Naples to Bradenton for the last 37 years, praised their staff for all their hard work and dedication at their first-ever employee awards event; held last month in Estero. The event opened with a little background knowledge dating back from when the company was founded in 1980 until today. It was a rewarding experience to hear how far they have come on their journey and where they are headed. At their first 1100 sq. ft. location in Bonita Springs, Best employed only 8 employees. Today, Best Home Services is headquartered out of a 40,000 sq. ft. building in Naples and employs over 150 team
members across three locations that extend into Fort Myers and Sarasota. It was an honor to find out what makes Best the BEST! Throughout the event, the company owners: Chadd & Keegan Hodges awarded the staff members who continue to dedicate themselves to excellence and provide 5-Star Service every day! “We are blessed with the team we have today. We would not be where we are today without all of them,” —explained Chadd Hodges, co-owner of Best Home Services. Throughout the 3-hour celebration, a total of 31 awards were handed out along with multiple verbal recognitions mentioned. “The employees that were recognized for their efforts this morning go above and beyond dayin and day-out. They exemplify our company core values in everything
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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 service 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 position at Best, head on over to their website at:
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ir Advantage’s New Construction Superintendent Brett Bramhall knows exactly why he believes their company is the leader in our area’s heating and cooling industry. “Air Advantage is a strong company with really good people backed by good ownership,” Brett proudly states. “We know our customers have a lot of choices when it comes to their A/C needs here
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Cannabis Heal? A s lawmakers in Tallahassee hammer out the final details on how medical marijuana is dispensed in Florida, one local doctor has already integrated the herb into his practice. Dr. Gregor y Sonn, founder of Iona Health and Wellness, has been able to prescribe a non-euphoric strain of cannabis since it became legal in 2014.
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.”
Growing up in Fort Myers, the Cypress Lake High alumni practiced medicine in Already using natural roots and herbs in Fort Lauderdale before moving back home his practice, cannabis fits right in, as Dr. Sonn explains, “It can be used to treat so some ten years ago to raise his family. 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.” 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.
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onnie Wiles and Danielle Palmer were friends for nearly 30 years before buying Once Again Boutique, a consignment shop in Fort Myers that last month celebrated it’s 30-year anniversary. The duo had been out of the workforce for years, raising children in Southwest Florida. Wiles with a medical background and Palmer with administration under her belt, both were excited about a new venture in retail and owning their own business. They bought this well-established shop three years ago. The friends had numerous conversations about what kind of business to get involved in, now that their kids were getting older and they had a little more time. Palmer says, “We wanted to do something fun.” Wiles had always been into consigning as a customer, and was a regular at Once Again for some 20 years. She remembers, “I walked in one day and started chit chatting with Carol (the former owner) and she casually mentioned that she was selling the business.” Palmer laughs, “She (Carol) knew who to call when she was ready to sell. Bonnie knew the business, knew the stuff, then dragged me along.”
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30 Years 30 Years After the papers were signed, the friends went to work redesigning the space on the corner of College Parkway and McGregor Boulevard. A fresh coat of paint was put on the walls, new carpeting, new racks and display pieces and they completely reorganized the thousands of items they have for sale. Wiles says, “We didn’t realize how time consuming things like changing the racks could be.” They employed free labor, their husbands, working into the wee hours of the morning. Coincidentally, the two men have been friends since 9th grade. While many people shy away from going into business with friends, these two make it look easy. Palmer says one reason is, “Together we have been though life’s ups and downs and Bonnie and I clearly complement each other with our diverse backgrounds. We’ve had our careers, so this is fun.”
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According to Wiles, the best part is all the laughs and getting to know the customers. Our consigners make us look very good, too. Once Again only takes upscale brands and items that are in pristine condition. It’s not a thrift store but a gently loved boutique with Jimmy Choo shoes, Chanel bags and Lilly Pulitzer clothing; the largest selection of Lilly of any consignment store in Lee County, according to Wiles. A small home goods section takes up the back of the boutique and layaway is alive and well here. Taking in about 100 items a day, the inventory is constantly changing. People even ship items from out of state. Palmer says, “They know it sells here… there is something to be said for thirty years of business.”
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ar more vulnerable than comparably-aged Americans, a typical Meals on Wheels client is a single 75 year-old woman, living alone with limited or no mobility, suffering with multiple chronic diseases, reliant on several medications daily and in need of our help. At Community Cooperative, their Meals on Wheels program serves a wide-range of clients who are accepted to the program based on being medically home bound not on age. They have clients as young as 36 and as old as 108! Debra, 60, led a typical life in New Hampshire. She had a career working in a correctional facility, enjoyed the outdoors, and most of all loved to cook. Life took a tragic turn when she was in a car accident that left her in a coma for months. She wasn’t expected to live. Miraculously, Debra made it through but unfortunately was left with debilitating injuries. Debra doesn’t walk well, she has speech and vision impairments, and a brain injury that causes her to lose track of time. “It’s the forgetfulness that is the hardest. I can’t even warm up something in the oven because I forget it’s on and I might burn the apartment down!” said Debra. Due to her injuries, Debra was forced to move to a warm climate to assist with her severe pain that is exacerbated by cold climates. She doesn’t have any family that can help her so Debra struggled for a long time until she found Meals on Wheels in 2007. “They changed my life,” she said. “I look forward to them coming every day. They are so nice and helpful. They even brought sweet Maggie her dog a new collar!.” Most importantly is that the meals she receives each day are healthy and can be microwaved so Debra doesn’t have to use a stove. “The only thing livinglocalfl.com | JUNE/JULY 2017
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I worry about now is missing my Meals on Wheels drivers. They are my angels,” said Debra with a big grin. From scratch ingredients, every morning, volunteers prepare, package, and deliver Meals on Wheels to more than 1,000 individuals. Collectively, volunteers drove more than 212,000 miles delivering 80,000 meals in 2016. And that’s only one of Community Cooperative’s many programs. Community Cooperative is an innovative nonprofit 501(c)3 organization made up of social service entrepreneurs fighting to end homelessness and hunger in our community. The agency provides more than 15,000 meals each month through its Community Cafés and Meals on Wheels programs, distributes more than 500,000 pounds of groceries through its Mobile Food Pantries including the newest location at the Cape Coral Veterans Affairs, and serves more than 6,500 individuals and families with homeless and comprehensive case management services through its Social & Education Resource Centers. To learn more about Community Cooperative, ways to get involved or donate visit us online CommunityCooperative.com or call 239-332-7687.
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Covering Beverly Hills Tinting owner Chris Russo - Providing superior window covering services in Southwest Florida for the past 25 years. Chris Russo started tinting cars back on Long Island, New York in his parent’s front yard when he was only 16 years old. A decade later he moved to Fort Myers and opened Beverly Hills Tinting in 1991. Today, 25 years later, he’s proud to say that he’s still on the job each and every day. “After 25 years, I’m still in the office and on the job site each and every day,” Chris proudly states. “I can’t see each client as I did in the past so I have to rely on the help of my awesome team.” Chris is quick to point out that having such a great team has helped him become one of Southwest Florida’s premiere window covering businesses in his industry. And even though his business has grown over the years, they pride themselves on never losing the personal touch that makes them stand out from the competition. “When a customer calls or comes into our Fort Myers location, the first person to greet them is Julie. After less than two years, Julie has been promoted to operations manager,” Chris said. “She’s been an awesome addition to our company! Another key employee is our residential specialist, Tim. He’s out in the field educating our customers about the many benefits of tinting your home or business.” The success of their Fort Myers location led to the opening of the north Naples store in 2001. It was at this location that Locally Owned & Operated for over 25 Years! www.bhwtinc.com
Chris’ mother, Jo Ann Russo, expanded the business beyond window tinting and began offering services that included custom window treatments and interior design. Chris attributes a large part of their current success to many factors, but going beyond the call of duty to ensure customer satisfaction is one that they never lose sight of. His company was recognized by Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson in 2015 as the mayor proclaimed April 30th as National Window Film Day. He asked Chris to appear in person at a city council meeting to accept the proclamation. Just this year, Naples Mayor Bill Barnett did the same. Even though window f ilm is a great solution to keeping your car or home cool and energy efficient, an even more important benefit from tinting has been approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation as an excellent way of protecting your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays that can cause skin cancer. Beverly Hills Tinting prides itself by helping to protect Florida families by educating the public regarding this benefit. Beverly Hills Window Tinting & Treatments serves all of Southwest Florida including Naples, Fort Myers Beach, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel, Captiva, and Cape Coral. For more information on all of the services they offer please visit their website at www.bhwtinc.com or call in Fort Myers at 239-489-3838 and in Naples at 239-592-5536.
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