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ear Valued Reader, As we go into what is commonly referred to as the “dog days of summer” if you’re like me you’re feeling the heat. Thankfully, you’ll f ind in this month’s publication that there are many restaurants offering sweet deals to help us keep cool while giving our wallets a break this month. One of my favorite annual charity events is Love That Dress!, benefiting PACE Center for Girls. The summer has been full of dress collection parties getting ready for the grand events in August for both Collier and Lee Counties. Tickets are on sale now for the main Love That Dress! event where hundreds of women gather to shop ballrooms full of new and gently loved dresses and accessories. The PACE parties and events are always fun, but if you’re wondering how the money helps the lives of the young women in the organization, you’ll hear first hand in our “For a Greater Cause” feature this month. Over the last year it has been a pleasure to extend our reach and share more stories about the local businesses and outstanding individuals & organizations that make a difference in our community. Each one of them have their own unique and special story. By getting to know and patronize them you truly keep the wheels turning in our community. We appreciate it…and I know they do too!! As always, I encourage you to get out in this traditionally slow month and support the local businesses in any way you can. Thank you for keeping it local!
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You and Your Castle C rowther Roofing is not only known for premier quality and service in both the commercial and residential industry, they are also known for having longtime loyal employees.
one that brought her back to Fort Myers. Today she is the sales assistant for five people at Crowther’s showroom on Metro Parkway. The woman with a slight southern drawl not only keeps things in order from an office perspective, the job enables her to interact with clients, constantly learning about products and services to better serve them.
Take for instance Lynn Rodriguez—she just celebrated her 10-year anniversary with the family owned company. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Rodriguez joined the company as the corporate receptionist not long after moving to the area.
She says, “My favorite part is the people, the homeowners.” Laughing she ads, “Dealing with homeowners is a whole different ball game. It can be crazy but it’s a lot of fun.”
As Crowther grew and looked to open a division in Jupiter, she remembers, “I thought I’d like to live there, let me call the manager and see if he needs a secretary.” They did, and she went. A few year s later t he long t ime commercial roofing company decided to expand into the residential market. That opened yet another door for Rodriguez,
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A Cuban Immigrant
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the American Dream Gloria Cabral Jordan is full of life,
full of passion and it shows both in her food and in the atmosphere of her two Fort Myers restaurants; La Trattoria Café Napoli and Mermaid Garden Café. As an architectural drafting student in Cuba she was traveling to Russia for a conference. When her plane landed in Sweden, she asked for asylum. It was here that she went to culinary school because as she says, “I was so nosy about flavors.” Her design background gave her a unique perspective in the kitchen. She says, “It helped me to build up stuff, how to build up food. I’m not a fan of a flat plate.” A circuitous and adventurous route lead her to Southwest Florida where all the restaurant jobs she applied for resulted in the same response; you’re over qualified. Still learning English, she remembers thinking, “Wow that sounds great, I’m over qualified. Then no one called.” Not one to give up, she did everything from catering to delivering pizzas to office jobs before meeting the love of her life and eventually realizing her dream of owning a restaurant. When Gloria bought La Café Trattoria Napoli in 2005, she kept the name and many of the same Italian dishes out of respect for the former owners; but began adding her Mediterranean and Latin twists. The spot was so small that you were literally on top of the first table when
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you walked through the door; five years later she purchased the adjoining space. Now with 55 seats, it’s still warm and inviting, but with a little more elbow room, a modern flare and a popular tapas bar. For lunch there are heaping fresh salads, empanadas, small portions of pasta, grilled eggplant, flatbreads and more. The talk of the town as far as the tapas goes, are the plums stuffed with gorgonzola, wrapped in prosciutto and drizzled with balsamic; sweet, savory and divine. The baked goat cheese with roasted pepper sauce is another favorite. For entrees, try the succulent roasted pork tenderloin or the catch of the night with a choice of three sauces. The paella is a house special and if you order ahead, Trattoria will slow roast a whole suckling pig for your party. The pastas come in truffled cheese sacchetti, rigatoni and the ever-popular Bolognese. You’ll often find live music in the bar and as the night goes on, the dancing can’t help but follow. With seemingly endless energy and enthusiasm, it was a natural progression for Gloria to open another restaurant, the Mermaid Garden Café. Nestled between a post office and a flower shop in the Atrium Executive Suites on College and Winkler, the décor and the wonderful smells are like magnets to all who pass by.
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Fashioned as a funky tearoom with black and white checkered tiles and mismatched cups and saucers, you’ll find farm to table breakfast and lunch fare with eggs figuring prominently. Gloria says, “I wanted Mermaid to be more like a brunch, very Cali (California) like…bright flavors and rustic vegetables.” As much as possible, the produce and protein come from local sources. She serves farm cheeses, hot coffee and cold bubbles. Everything gets drizled with one of her magical sauces like tomato chipotle and salsas. Many of the dishes were inspired by what she would eat when she came home hungry after a long day. The
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chef explains, “That’s how I created the lentil bowl—left over lentils that I cracked two eggs over.” It’s one of the most popular menu items. The chorizo is house made, the frittatas are filling and the empanadas are good for eating in or on the go. Besides savory, Mermaid is loaded with sweets. Decadent cakes, pies,
guava pastries, and cookies, lined up behind a glass that sometimes has smudge marks from mesmerized patrons. Even with operating two restaurants, the fun loving Cuban has found time to join her cousins travel company, taking Southwest Floridians with wanderlust on cultural and educational trips to her native island. She says, “Who better to go with than someone who is from there.� Her trips
are small, jammed with exploration, adventure, eating, and they book up fast. If you are interested, contact Jordan through Trattoria. With every trip she returns inspired, trying new things in the kitchen, much to the delight of her fans. The restaurants are well oil machines, consistently good, but her presence adds electricity that fills the room and the tables in so many ways.
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SPIDER VEINS
Cosmetic Concern or Tip of the Iceberg? Patrick A. Nero MD, FACS
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pider veins are a common complaint in our vein practice here in Southwest Florida where we have sunny and warm shorts weather year round. Most patients feel this is only a cosmetic concern though that is not true in every case. In some cases spider veins can be a manifestation of a deeper problem called venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency is a condition where the valves in the superficial venous system in the legs fail and over time lead to impaired blood return to the heart. Blood pools in the leg veins, especially when in the standing or sitting position, leading to abnormally high pressure in the veins or venous hypertension. It is this venous hypertension which leads to the many signs and symptoms of venous insufficiency. 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 risk factor, as 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. Most people are aware of the most common sign of venous insufficiency which is varicose veins, but many people without varicose veins also have venous insufficiency. Legs swelling as well as achy, heavy or tired legs at the end of the day are common symptoms. Leg cramps, restless legs and excessive urination at night can also be symptoms of venous insufficiency. In severe cases, the skin around the ankles can become discolored, thickened or even ulcerated over time. Spider veins can present in a number of different ways. Sporadic spider veins in the thighs or even the calves can be simply a cosmetic issue. This can be safely managed in the office setting with injection sclerotherapy. This is an effective treatment using a chemical irritant injected with a very small needle into the veins which causes them to sclerose or scar down over several
EXAMPLES OF LEGS WITH VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY Visit the practice’s websites, www.weknowveins.com and www.eveinscreening.com for more information.
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Both offices can be reached at (239) 694-8346.
weeks and slowly disappear. It may take several treatments and periodic maintenance therapy to achieve or maintain the optimal results. Spider veins can also manifest in clusters or groups, called telangiectasias, or as slightly larger reticular veins. Some patients have a higher concentration and coverage of spider and reticular veins lower down the legs towards the ankles and feet. This can progress to the point of spider veins being nearly confluent and causing the feet to look purple, especially when sitting or standing. Patients with these patterns of spider veins are often related to high venous pressure in their legs from underlying venous insufficiency. 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 in all of our patients including those who may think they only have a cosmetic problem. Patients who have signs and symptoms of underlying venous insufficiency in addition to their spider veins are offered detailed ultrasound evaluations in our office which is the gold standard in evaluating venous disease. We are then able to formulate the best treatment plan for each individual patient. In patients with spider veins who have symptomatic venous insufficiency, it is important to correct the elevated venous pressure in the legs prior to injection sclerotherapy for optimal results. This can be accomplished with an endovenous closure using either a laser or radiofrequency catheter that allows us to heat and permanently seal the underlying poorly functioning veins. This will decrease the venous pressure in the legs and significantly improve vein related symptoms and diminish the spider veins in the lower legs. This procedure is minimally invasive and offered under local anesthesia in both our office locations with minimal discomfort. Several weeks after the
underlying venous hypertension has been corrected, injection sclerotherapy can be done to clear up any residual spider veins. If you or a loved one has spider veins or any of the other signs or symptoms of venous insufficiency such as varicose veins, legs swelling, fatigue, achiness, cramps or restless legs, 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 so call for an appointment today. Joseph G. Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI, is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in vascular surgery. He earned his medical degree from Medical College of Virginia. He completed a general surgery residency at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals and a fellowship in vascular surgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. Dr. Magnant of Vein Specialists focuses exclusively on vein evaluation and modern treatments in a dedicated, outpatient, vein-centered facility. Dr. Magnant is an active member of the American College of Phlebology, Society for Vascular Surgery and Society of Vascular Ultrasound. Patrick A. Nero, MD, FACS, is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Nero earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medicine from the University of Dayton in Ohio and his medical degree summa cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed a residency in general surgery through the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency program. Dr. Nero is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a member of the American College of Phlebology and the Society for Vascular US. He joined Dr. Magnant and staff at Vein Specialists earlier in 2016.
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Sanibel Farmer’s Market | Sundays 800 DUNLOP RD, SANIBEL • 8a-1p
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River District Farmer’s Market | Thursdays CENTENNIAL PARK, FORT MYERS • 7a-1p
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Summer Film Festival 2017 | Sep 1
HODGES UNIVERSIT Y, 4501 COLONIAL BLVD, H364 • 1:30p-4:30p
Del Prado’s End of Summer Dance | Sep 16 2787 N. TAMIAMI TRAIL • 6:30p-8p
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By Gina Birch
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hen Chris Russo is on the job, clear vision is one of his most important tools. The owner of Beverly Hills Tinting, Russo has trusted his vision to I-Topian for more than a decade.
Now he averages a new pair of glasses a year, explaining, “I have three at any given time one for sun and sports, one to look cool and one for work.” Laughing, he continues, “Well, maybe I have 2 to 3 to look cool.”
An avid boater and skier, Russo remembers, “At the time, the place I used to make my glasses and goggles could only get me to see straight ahead.” He also needed to be able to see on the peripheral, through the sides of his goggles and wrap around sunglasses.
I-Topian prides themselves on their lens technology and custom designs for clients like Russo. Having a good quality lens in your frames can make a world of difference whether its just for reading or putting in hours on a job where details are important.
He wandered into I-Topian one day, explaining his challenge and was convinced to give them a try. Russo says, “They made me a pair and it was awesome! I could see out of the sides and that is how I became a client.”
For instance, Russo says, “I have to see intricately. I can’t be looking, as I’m making a cut, moving my eyes to the right and having them get blurry.” About I-Topian he says, “I’ve been to at least 10 different places since I’ve worn glasses and I just haven’t been able to find vision like I’ve found with them.”
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Best Home Services, S o u t h w e s t 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, is pleased to recognize Pawel (Paul) Parkola’s first year of dedicated service. Pawel started in July of 2016; when there were only 14 Best plumbers. Today, Best Home Services employs nearly double the number of plumbing professionals as it did in 2016 and we got a chance to connect with Pawel to hear why Best is truly, the best. When we caught up with Pawel he was at a customer’s home replacing a hot water heater. Hours earlier, the water heater had ruptured all over the homeowner’s floor. We quickly noticed Pawel’s ear-to-ear smile, genuine
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concern for the customer, and the quality behind his craftsmanship. Despite the circumstances, his customer was at ease-due to Pawel’s worry-free, informative, get-it-done attitude. “My job is to find the problem and fix it for the customer”. He went on to explain that this call is no different than any other. When he arrives, the homeowner is usually worried and panicked due to their plumbing emergency, “By the time I leave, my goal is to make sure that customer has a smile as big as mine!” This is exactly what Pawel did and why he is a perfect fit for Best’s plumbing team. “I am blessed to have Pawel on the team. He is a great asset to us and he is always a pleasure to be around. His customers love him, too”- Steve McAnally, Plumbing Manager of Best Home Services.
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Pawel exemplif ies the Best Home Service’s Core Values: Be Family. Be Amazing. Be Fun. Be Constantly Learning & Growing. As we were spending time with Pawel, he was authentically sharing his 15 years of plumbing knowledge and wisdom with his customer with one goal in mind-to educate them. “Customers are always calling in raving about Pawel. He speaks to them in a way they understand what he is doing and why. He makes it appoint to walk his customers through each step of the process; worryfree service is the Pawel motto”- Jose Rodriguez, Customer Service Manager of Best Home Services. When we asked Pawel to describe Best Home Services with one word he immediately responded, “family”! He went on to explain why he enjoys working for Best Home Services more than any other company he has worked for in the past. “Best has a great group of guys I get to work with each day. I will never leave this place!” Pawel is committed to excellence and always
goes the extra mile. He is known to carry dog treats and children’s coloring books on his truck. “I’m Bestman, I have to take care of all my customers” he said jokingly. Originally from New Jersey, Pawel relocated to Southwest Florida with his wife Amber and his daughter in 2014. Pawel Parkola has been happily married for 7 years, and is a proud father of three children, Sophia, Killian, and Sebastian. When Paul is not in his ‘Bestman’ box truck running around Southwest Florida saving the day, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing with the boys, and working on cars as a hobby. 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 please visit their website at: www.getbest.com or call 239-217-1698
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Dr. Gregory Sonn, founder of Iona Health and Wellness, has been prescribing a non-euphoric strain of cannabis since it became legal in 2014, but the new laws open doors for him to help even more people.
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Growing up in Fort Myers, Dr. Sonn specialized in palliative care for many years; his medical background is quite extensive. Today his holistic practice focuses on the overall health and wellness of a person.
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in SW Florida I f you’re in need of a warm serving of Midwestern hospitality, Stillwater Grille has a reservation for you. For the last four years, Jeff and Julie Meyer, a delightful couple from Minnesota, have nurtured Stillwater in every sense of the word, from the menu, to the staff, to the patrons.
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foliage and twinkling lights is one of the best outdoor dining spots in town and the bar is one of the premier places to discover some of the best craft beers in the area including 48 beers on tap. Martinis, 50 of them, come in both creative combos and classic fashion.
The pair own four newspapers in Minnesota but have always dreamed of owning a restaurant. Jeff says, “Our families thought we were crazy.” Julie chimes in, “We are crazy—but in a good way.”
Stillwater’s signature Seven Tuna appetizer is a good way to start a meal: small bites in alternating sauces of curry and ponzu, topped with wasabi cream. The steaks are tender, the burgers juicy and the soy glazed cedar plank salmon is not only beautiful but also healthful.
The two met in an advertising and sales class in college. Their first date was April Fool’s Day…but it was no joke. Since then, they’ve worked together almost their entire adult lives. So when Julie came down alone to get the restaurant business going, it was a tough first year.
But the big deal here is the walleye; compare it to what grouper means to the fishermen and visitors in Southwest Florida. Stillwater used to serve this popular Minnesota fish seasonally but due to demand, it’s brought in year round.
She explains, “We are successful together…that ‘s who we are and what this place is.” Jeff says, “We have more of a Midwest mentality and it took Julie a good year to get the staff onboard to what we were looking for; now it is contagious.”
Jeff says, “People get so excited to see it…it out sells all of our other fish combined.” If you’re watching your calories opt for the pan seared prep, or throw caution to the wind with the beer battered version. It comes with truffle fries.
They’ve created a space with a welcoming, neighborhood feel. The scenic wooden deck with tropical
A great team, Julie’s forte is the behind the scenes business while Jeff says, “What I love more than anything is meeting people and chit chatting with them.” Jeff also gets his hands messy in the kitchen. He says, “I love coming to work, I love the people, they’re not employees. I consider them family. I come in an hour early just to hang out with these people.” The couple’s motto is “life is an adventure” and it certainly has been for them.
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ver the summer months PACE Center for Girls gets a lot of attention in connection with Love That Dress! collection parties in Lee and Collier Counties. Based on the premise of a giant dress swap, Love That Dress! is one of the premiere fundraisers for the organization.
Think of recycling your wardrobe. Women donate thousands of “gently loved” dresses at the collection parties, then gather at the end of summer in a huge celebration to buy them back. As Title Sponsor, White House Black Market donates hundreds of brand new dresses and accessories that will also be for sale. The money raised goes toward the day-to-day operations of PACE, a place where at risk, middle and high school girls are provided with education, social services and are empowered.
Olivia is a Junior rising at the Lee County campus. In the year and a half that she’s been at PACE she’s gone through a transformation that amazes her teachers and peers alike. For years, her beautiful long hair doubled as a shield to hide behind. Do you recall the biblical story of Samson (and Delilah), the man who lost his supernatural strength when he cut his hair? Oliva’s story is opposite. When she showed up at PACE one day with short hair, it was because she had gained strength; she no longer needed to disappear behind her lovely locks. She says because of PACE, “I am more confident and an extrovert. Also, I’m no longer anxious or depressed as much as I was before.” Olivia grew up with an abusive father and when
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bullied in school high school, the memories resurfaced...she quit going. Had she not found PACE, Olivia says, “I think I would be a drop out and I wouldn’t have gone to college.” After graduation she plans to attend FGCU and become a therapist. In Collier County, 15-year-old Giovanna says, “My behavior was starting to get out of control and my attitude was just getting worse as time passed. My mom then decided to take me out of the public high school and began to look for other options.” She wasn’t happy about the decision at first but now says, “PACE believes everyone is capable of reaching their fullest potential…Things started to get better at home after being there for some time.” Today, the teenager has not only been able to maintain a respectable GPA, she says, “I’ve also worked on
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The Key West Express
is one of the most popular ways to get the state’s most famous island, from Southwest Florida. The success of the highspeed ferry comes from many sources including the professional, highly skilled team of captains who get passengers safely to and from Key West every day. Captain Craig was raised on a river in upstate New York. He was a college baseball player with MLB hopes until an injury benched his dream. Craig dabbled in a number of careers before moving to Florida where he decided to “give the water a try.” He says, ”It’s just saltier than I am used to.” livinglocalfl.com | AUGUST 2017
Captain Dave comes from a family of oystermen in Delaware Bay dating back to the 1700’s. He says, “I was born a captain.” He worked for the government for five years, developing charts for NOAA but the water always beckoned him back. He’s been a lobsterman, delivered yachts and even built his own hi-speed catamaran. Captain Eric has a degree in Oceanographic Technology and traveled throughout the Bahamas as the captain of a dive boat. He has earned the respect of his peers as a Captain, engineer and supervisor. Eric enjoys the tranquility of being on the water however, as marine operations manager his time is combined with land
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based responsibilities. When not on the water, he prefers to be surrounded by his horses, dogs, cats, goats and chickens. Captain Gordon was raised on Long Beach Island and fell in love with the water as a toddler. A commercial fisherman for 10 years, increased regulations and restrictions lead him to the hi-speed passenger world. You’ll find Gordon on the golf course when he’s not on the water Captain Jay grew up in inland New Hampshire surrounded by mountains and trees. His first adventure on the water was during college break when he helped a friend deliver a casino boat to Fort Myers Beach. He remembers thinking, “This is what I am going to be doing from now on.” When not at
the helm of Key West Express, Jay is commercial fishing on his own boat. Captain Walter is a New Yorker to the core, a 3rd generation party boat fisherman. Walter earned his license at 19 years old and purchased his first party fishing boat a year later. Walter is a true people person who enjoys the variety of interesting people and personalities he interacts with aboard the Key West Express. With this kind of experience at the helm, no wonder passengers routinely rave about their trips aboard the Key West Express. Find the most up to date info on schedules, reservations and fares at KeyWestExpress.net. Enter promo code LL2017 for $5 off an adult fare.*
*Cruise departs from Fort Myers Beach or Marco Island. Round trip travel only. Valid off adult or senior full fares. Expires September 16, 2017.
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