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DECEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER
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Tony D'Souza | tony.dsouza@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER
Kaylee Mitchell
Believe in the Magic of the Holidays! THANK YOU, VENICE, FOR BELIEVING IN US AT VENICE LIFESTYLE!
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Emily Stout COPY EDITOR
Hayley Hyer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
As the saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun. And time has sure flown by this
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year. We can’t believe we’ve put together the 12th issue of Venice Lifestyle! This is a
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huge milestone for us as we have completed our first full year of publication, always
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growing and striving to achieve more. Dare we say we are proud of ourselves? The past year has been an absolute delight for all of us at Venice Lifestyle! We have met so many of you in our greater Venice community and have enjoyed telling your stories in the pages of the magazine. The feedback we have received all year has been incredible and encouraging, and we can’t wait to get started telling even more stories and sharing great photos of everything our town is doing in 2020! None of this would have been possible without you, Venice! This issue, we are pleased to be highlighting the charitable work of All Faiths Food Bank, which helps feed our
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neighbors in need. Attorney Patricia Ferrari offers a great set of tips for a successful
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
2020, and Realtor Pamela Hogan Phildius—working with interior designer Jacqueline
CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry
Paredi—shares how to get properties moving in our hot market. We know you’ll love the
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great new project by the Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural "Leadership Venice" class,
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
a scavenger hunt called "Venice Quest" you can play around town on your phones.
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
Lastly, Mary Ann Hodge and her daughter, Katie, share the tale of how they began Mary’s on Bayshore for seniors in their longtime family home. Thank you to all our friends and advertiser partnerships who helped make 2019 the
EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell
success that it was for Venice Lifestyle. We can’t wait to see you around town in 2020!
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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2019 FEATURES 22 Inaugural 'Leadership Venice’ Class Launches Their Class Project ‘Venice Quest’ Provides a Fun, Educational Experience
26 At Mary’s on Bayshore, Residents are Loved Like Family Mary Ann Hodge Keeps Mary’s on Bayshore ‘All in the Family’
30 Attorney Patricia Ferrari’s Legal Tips for a Smooth 2020 The Estate and Trusts Expert Specializes in Helping Families Preserve and Protect Assets
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34 Expert Venice Realtor Pamela Hogan Phildius 'Educates' Her Customers Pamela Partners with Interior Designer Jacqueline Paredi to Stage Homes for Our Discerning Market
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Times Past
26 Local Limelight 30 Financial Buzz 34 Renovate & Refine 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Water & Woods
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GOOD TIMES 1.
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Nonprofit, The Twig, Receives $25,000 Grant from State Farm The Twig, a nonprofit for children in foster care, received a $25,000 grant from State Farm for being one of the top 40 finalists in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant program. Children visit The Twig Boutique and "shop" for free clothing. The check was presented through Rob Reisdorf State Farm. 826 Pinebrook Road, Venice | 941.220.7958 | TheTwigCares.com
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CLASSIC CREATIONS HOSTS VENICE AREA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MONTHLY MIXER Classic Creations in Diamonds and Gold will host the Venice Area Young Professionals Monthly Mixer Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. VAYP will collect toys for the Child Protection Center of Sarasota. These toys will be distributed to the children in the CPC program during this holiday season. Everyone is welcome to attend this event! VAYP and Chamber of Commerce Members pay $5. Future members or non-members pay $10. Small plate snacks and beverages will be provided. 2389 Tamiami Trail S., Venice, 941.497.6331, ClassicCreationsJewelers.com
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Church Dec. 6 and will perform at the annual City of Venice Tree Lighting. Members of the VSYO will also perform at the Venice Performing Arts Center at The Venice Symphony's “A Very Merry Holiday Pops,” “Cosmic Convergence” and “The Movie Maestro” concerts. The VSYO is open to students 8 and older who play a stringed instrument and read music. Tuition scholarships are available. For a performance schedule, audition information and details, email VSYO@TheVeniceSymphony.org or visit TheVeniceSymphony.org.
RING IN THE HOLIDAYS AT VENICE'S CHRISTMAS WALK Start your holiday shopping with a stroll down the avenues of Venice on Thursday, Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m.
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at the annual Christmas Walk hosted by Venice MainStreet. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be roaming the streets, greeting visitors with special treats.
The annual Venice Christmas Boat Parade of
Holiday music will fill the air! Since 1988 Venice
Lights will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 with the
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TIMES PAST ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK REPRESENTS THE VERY BEST OF VENICE'S CHARITABLE AND GIVING NATURE
ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK HELPS FEED NEIGHBORS IN NEED SINCE 1989, ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK HAS BEEN THE ONLY FOOD BANK SERVING SARASOTA AND
All Faiths Food Bank distributes food
DESOTO COUNTIES. Together with its partners, All Faiths Food Bank works to provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community. The largest hunger relief organization of any kind in Sarasota and DeSoto counties, All Faiths serves more than 82,000 neighbors in need through its programs and member network. The nonprofit organization’s number one priority has always been to serve the neediest and most vulnerable among us, including children, seniors, veterans and those in crisis. Last year, thanks to our community’s generosity, All Faiths Food Bank was able to expand its warehouse, doubling its size in order to provide better services and more fresh produce to our next-door neighbors in need. The scope of the problem might be surprising to many in our friendly, affluent community. According to the United Way’s “Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed”— or “ALICE”—report of 2016, 46% of households in Florida could not afford basic needs such as housing, childcare, food, health care and transportation. Right here in Sarasota County, 37% of households struggled to afford their basic needs, and in DeSoto County, the number was 60% of households. All Faiths Food Bank receives food donations from the food and grocery industries, government agencies, food drives, local growers, individuals and other organizations. All Faiths inspects donated food, ensures safe storage and oversees reliable distribution to where it is needed most. Backpacks with nutritious food are provided to students for the weekends and over the holidays at 53 schools in the region. School pantries provide fresh
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produce, meats and groceries to families at 17 schools.
ALL FAITHS FOODBANK
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All Faiths Food Bank depends on volunteers and donations
All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota
Left to right: Board member Teri Vitale, Volunteer Trina Creek, Volunteer Teresa Frazier and Driver Francisco Oliveira
All Faiths Food Bank's expanded warehouse
Mobile Farm Markets distribute fresh pro-
“The Venice community is incredibly
duce at 23 locations, and Mobile Pantries
generous and caring, and we are so grateful
distribute fresh produce, meats and grocer-
for the individuals, organizations and West
ies at 18 locations.
Villages communities that support us,”
All Faiths Food Bank isn’t just about food
says Aundria Castleberry, director of donor
distribution. It also provides nutrition educa-
relations. “We could not end hunger for our
tion including its “Cooking Matters” classes,
neighbors in need without them.”
six-week courses that teach people how
This holiday season, please consider sup-
to shop for and prepare healthy, low-cost
porting All Faiths Food Bank. In 2018, 48,678
meals. Currently, 62 partner agencies pro-
volunteer hours helped carry All Faiths to its
vide food pantries and meals to the commu-
mission. People receiving food in 2018 totaled
nity. Some of these partners include human
82,000, and 172,000 backpacks of food were
services organizations, schools, faith-based
distributed to children. Last year, 8.75 million
and secular organizations, and other ser-
meals were distributed, including 10.5 million
vice-oriented groups.
pounds of food. Of those numbers, 3.6 million
All Faiths Food Bank could not achieve
pounds were of fresh produce.
its goals without our community’s generous
All Faiths Food Bank is a community
help. During the holiday season, we all look
treasure, supported and sustained by our
forward to gathering and sharing meals
community itself. As Christmas rolls around
with friends and family. But for families and
with joy and cheer, keep this venerable,
individuals facing financial challenges, the
local nonprofit in mind for your volunteerism
holidays can be a painful reminder of hun-
hours and your charitable giving. All Faiths
ger. The ThankFULL Hearts campaign was
Food Bank is the very best of how Venice
created with the idea of turning empty plates
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INAUGURAL 'LEADERSHIP VENICE’ CLASS LAUNCHES THEIR CLASS PROJECT
‘VENICE QUEST’ PROVIDES A FUN, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROVES THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON 22
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Left: Immediate Past Chair of the Board, VACC Victoria Stultz, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty -The Victoria Stultz Team, addresses the Leadership Venice class Sotheby's Courtney Green and the Chamber's Director of Marketing and PR Erin Lilly
THE
VENICE
CHAMBER
COMMERCE’S
FIRST
“LEADERSHIP
VENICE”
OF
ANNUAL CLASS
INCLUDES 26 PARTICIPANTS WHO CELEBRATED THEIR OCTOBER GRADUATION FROM THE PROGRAM BY ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF THEIR CLASS PROJECT, “VENICE QUEST.” Venice Quest is a series of four different free scavenger hunts that residents and visitors to Venice can participate in through a cell phone application called Scavify. The four scavenger hunts that the Scavify app features are Venice History, Venice Arts and Culture, Walking Downtown and Venice Beach, and Young at Heart. The Venice Quest project leader—the British Open Pub’s owner Kelly Olliver—says, “This idea started with the thought some people have that there isn’t ever enough to CONTINUED >
Kathy Lehner, President and CEO Venice Area Chamber of Commerce and Barbara Hines, Director of Leadership Venice
Kelly Olliver, owner of the British Open Pub, addresses Leadership Venice
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‘LEADERSHIP VENICE’ CLASS
(CON TI N U ED)
do in our community. We set out to provide activities that anyone can participate in. For people who are just visiting, new to the community, or have lived here their entire lives, these scavenger hunts all provide a fun experience that is full of useful and interesting information for everyone to enjoy.” To get started with Venice Quest, download the Scavify application to your phone, and register with the application by creating a username and password. After you have registered, search for “Venice” to find the multiple scavenger hunts that are a part of Venice Quest. The different scavenger hunts can be completed in any order, at any pace, and they can be paused and started again at any time. “This class project would not be possible without the financial support of the various community organizations and business partnerships that were fostered throughout the development and creation of these quests,” says Bob Hite, community and government outreach director for Venice Regional
Bayfront
Health.
“The
entire
Leadership Venice inaugural class is very grateful for their support of our project, and I am personally thankful for the outpouring of support we have received from our community and business partners.”
Gregg G. Hassler, Jr., DMD., P.L. is a major supporter of Venice Quest
BACK ROW: Jennifer Fagenbaum, Conor Colett, Justin Taylor, Kathy Lehner, President & CEO, Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, Gregg G. Hassler, Jr., DMD., P.L, Mark Houston, Kim Phillips, Adam Cellini, Bob Hite, Victoria Stultz, Linda Emery, Jeff Twigg, Len Carney, Michael Bacon, Andy Leisenring, Kelly Olliver, Dawn-Marie Bates-Buchanan, Lance Broat FRONT ROW: Andrea Arnold, Courtney Green, Cassie Collins, Barbara Hines, Director Leadership Venice, Jennifer Bushinger, Jennifer Simon, Jan Lugar, Michelle Butler 24
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Venice Regional Bayfront Health’s Bob Hite and A Catered Affair's Tiffany Twigg; both are VACC board members.
The class project has support from organizations such as the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Venice Regional Bayfront Health and the YMCA, plus from businesses such as Brew Burgers, Café Venice, British Open Pub, Compass Property Management, Venice Print Center, Sotheby’s International Realty, and Robinson, Gruters and Roberts CPA. Leadership Venice was created by the Chamber’s Barbara Hines and is designed to expose current and future leaders to problems and opportunities that face the Venice community. The class spends one day each month expanding their knowledge in various segments of Venice including Venice history, economic development, government, health and human services, community awareness and arts and culture. Applications are available on the Chamber’s website for the Leadership Venice Class of 2020. The deadline to apply is Dec. 2. Contact Barbara Hines BHines@VeniceChamber.com for further information. Venice Tamiami
Area
Chamber
Trail
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of
Venice
Commerce
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941.488.2236.
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
A t Ma r y ’s o n Bay sho re, Res ident s are Loved L ike F a m ily EXPANDING HER CHILDHOOD HOME AND PARTNERING WITH HER DAUGHTER, MARY ANN HODGE KEEPS MARY’S ON BAYSHORE ‘ALL IN THE FAMILY’
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IN A PRETTY, WELL-APPOINTED HOME JUST
part-time at the hospital. We began with two bedrooms
ACROSS BAYSHORE DRIVE FROM THE CALMING
and two baths and a license to care for two residents,
WATERS OF ROBERTS BAY, MARY ANN HODGE
and have since expanded to six bedrooms and six baths
AND HER DAUGHTER, KATIE HODGE CORRIGAN,
and we usually run at full capacity.”
KEEP THEIR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, MARY’S
Mary Ann and Katie are selective when it comes to
ON BAYSHORE, “ALL IN THE FAMILY.” After all, it
taking in new residents as they strive for harmony in the
was in this very house that Mary Ann herself grew up
home. Mary’s on Bayshore also offers a very high staff to
in as a child.
resident ratio, ensuring hands-on, constant care.
“The house was built by my mom and dad in 1956,”
“Because our ratio is two to one,” Mary Ann
Mary Ann smiles and explains. “My daughter, Katie, and
explains, “we are always interacting with our resi-
I came here and started Mary’s on Bayshore Assisted
dents. We become very close with our residents and
Living 22 years ago. We worked with Tallahassee and
can immediately spot any change in them, mentally or
became a licensed assisted living facility through the
physically. Our specialty is keeping people out of the
state. It’s such a pleasure to be able to offer this care
emergency room and hospital. We know our residents
right here in our family home.”
so well that we can head off any looming issues before
A Venice High School graduate, Mary Ann received her degree in nursing from Barry University in Miami
it results in medical care. We receive high marks for this in our industry.”
and then specialized in emergency and critical care.
All meals and snacks are homemade on-site with
Her marriage took her to the Pacific Northwest, where
fresh ingredients, and activities are tailored to the needs
her husband worked in the railroad and timber indus-
and capabilities of the residents. Mary Ann and Katie
tries and she began to dream of opening an assisted
develop such strong bonds with their residents’ fam-
living facility.
ilies that family members continue to visit them years
“I came home when my parents passed away,” Mary
after the resident has passed.
Ann explains. “I walked in one day with two suitcases
“The families really love Katie,” says Mary Ann of her
and two dogs from Washington State, and the house
daughter. “She has got the patience of a saint. Working
was totally empty. It took about three years to get the
with her mother for 22 years? I couldn’t do it! Katie
house set up and everything licensed as I worked
never asks for a day off. She always says, ‘I can do it!’ Frankly, she is the wind under my wings.”
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Mary Ann Hodge and her daughter Katie Hodge Corrigan
“It s’ nice getting positive feedback from the families. They love having the peace of mind that we give them that their loved one is cared for with attention and affection.” December 2019 | Venice Lifestyle
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“I really enjoy getting to know our residents and meeting their children,” Katie says. “It’s nice getting positive feedback
Mary's on Bayshore is a familyoriented assisted living facility
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ATTORNEY PATRICIA FERRARI
Attorney Patricia Ferrari’s Legal Tips for a Smooth
2020
THE ESTATE AND TRUSTS EXPERT SPECIALIZES IN HELPING FAMILIES PRESERVE AND PROTECT ASSETS AND WEALTH ARTICLE TONY D'SOUZA PHOTOGRAPHY PRION PHOTOGRAPHY
ORIGINALLY FROM CHICAGO, PATRICIA
having established offices in other high-
FERRARI
growth areas of Florida.
GRADUATED
FROM
JOHN
MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL AND PRAC-
“My clientele are people who have moved
TICED LAW IN THE WINDY CITY FOR A
to Florida from other states,” Patricia says.
YEAR BEFORE THE COLD MADE HER
“They do not understand the protections
MOVE TO FLORIDA IN 1982. One of the
to their assets that Florida offers. Just like
first female attorneys to practice in Manatee
estate planning, nothing here is one-size-
County, Patricia has spent her professional
fits-all. What is good for your neighbor might
life mastering the ins and outs of Florida law.
not be right for you. That’s why you need to
“Coming from the big city back then,
Patricia specializes as well in nursing
working in little Manatee County,” Patricia
homes and finding the right fit for each of
says and laughs. “Everything emptied out
her client’s various needs. “Many of my
in the off-season. A judge back then asked
clients are in need of a nursing home for
me why I was working in the wilderness.
their parents or a spouse with dementia,”
Manatee County was considered the wil-
she explains. “End of life diseases progress
derness back then!”
and require 24/7 care. Nursing homes are
Every since she arrived, Patricia has seen
very expensive. Most middle-class families
nothing but growth in Florida. Following
cannot possibly afford them. So we educate
that growth to our region, she has opened
them on assistance through the Florida
an office right here in the West Villages, at
Medicaid program. People are surprised at
the entrance to the Atlanta Braves’ Cool
the amount of assets they can have and still
Today Park.
qualify. I get hugs because of my help with
“My specialty has always been estate planning and asset protection and preser-
here frightened and they leave relieved.” Patricia cautions that Medicare planning
that snowbirds don’t fully understand is that
is different in Florida than in other states. To
Florida law protects their assets with proper
fully explore all options, a consultation with
planning from potential liabilities, creditors
an informed attorney is necessary.
and financial problems.” Since the day she first started law school, Patricia’s goal was always to help people, to
“It’s the same thing with trusts,” Patricia says. “People need to come in and sit down with me.”
be a translator of legalese into plain English
An avid scuba diver and boater, Patricia
so that her clients would have no questions
loves the Florida lifestyle. “When I am not
when they would leave her office with the
helping people, I love diving with my hus-
documents she had prepared to protect and
band, Jimmy. We’ll be diving the wreck of the
preserve their assets.
Vandenberg in the Keys. I have loved living
In the West Villages since August of 2018,
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this. It is so very rewarding. People come in
vation,” Patricia explains. “One great thing
Patricia loves being in a high-growth area, 30
consult with an attorney.”
it was quite an eye-opening experience
in Florida and helping the people who move here all these years.”
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MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY.
5
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT.
If you become temporarily or
insurance company informing them that the
permanently incapacitated, and you don’t
accident victim was claiming more than the
have a Durable Power of Attorney, finan-
limits of their insurance policy. The letter
are no family squabbles over family
cial accounts individually titled cannot be
also informed them that the assets of both
heirlooms, or assets that you don’t have a
accessed without an Order from the Court
husband and wife were now at risk for any
designated beneficiary, after you pass. Most
establishing a Guardianship. The Durable
excess judgment.
wills allow you to leave a signed memoran-
You want to make sure that there
Power of Attorney allows the person or per-
dum specifying who is to receive the family
sons you appoint to access your accounts
heirlooms, and personal property (other
and handle your financial affairs until the
than money) to prevent future dissension in
incapacity is over. The Durable Power of
the family. With respect to financial assets
Attorney does not give the person or per-
that have no beneficiary designated, your
sons you appoint any ownership interest in
will allows you to designate how you want
the account.
those financial assets divided.
3
REVIEW ALL OF YOUR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS. Check to see that you have beneficiaries designated on these
accounts. Ask your financial institutions for Payable on Death or Transfer on Death
2
designation forms so, in the event of your REVIEW ANY
demise, the funds pass automatically to
POTENTIAL LIABILITIES.
the named beneficiaries without the need
Did you know that it is never a
for Probate.
good idea to have your children or
6
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A LIVING WILL. Make sure that you are in control of end of life decisions. A Living Will
other individuals named on your finan-
specifies your desires when you are at the
cial accounts? All persons named on the
end of your life and takes the pressure off of
account are considered to have an owner-
your loved ones to make those decisions.
ship interest. If one of the persons named on your account has financial difficulties, the balance in the account can be claimed by that person’s creditors. Did you know that if the title to a motor vehicle is jointly held, both owners are liable for any damages caused by its oper-
4
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A HEALTH
Remember, asset protection and estate plan-
CARE SURROGATE OR MEDICAL
ning are not one-size-fits-all. There are other
POWER OF ATTORNEY.
legal tools not mentioned in this article that are
ation of the vehicle even though one of
If you become temporarily or per-
available to Florida residents that will provide
the owners was not involved in the acci-
manently incapacitated and cannot give
further assistance in preserving your legacy
dent? For example, I recently had a con-
informed consent to medical or diagnostic
and making for a smooth 2020. It is important
sultation with an individual who owned a
procedures, you want to make sure that you
that you consult with an attorney experienced
vehicle with his spouse and was involved
have someone designated to be your health
in these areas to address individual concerns
in an accident. The spouse of the individual
care advocate to carry out your wishes with
and special circumstances.
was not even in the vehicle at the time of
respect to medical care and treatment.
the accident. Nevertheless, both he and
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PAMELA HOGAN PHILDIUS CARES ABOUT HER CUSTOMERS. A patient and thoughtful listener, Pamela has a refined sense of style and taste. She takes into account each one of her customers’ needs and desires as she guides them through the
“I TRANSITIONED INTO REAL ESTATE FROM A BACKGROUND AS A NUTRITIONAL, PHARMACEUTICAL/MEDICAL SALES CONSULTANT AND EDUCATOR.”
home-buying or -selling journey. Her ultimate goal is her customers’ satisfaction. “I transitioned into real estate from a background as a nutritional, pharmaceutical/medical sales consultant and educator,” Pamela, a longtime Chicago real estate agent with an MBA from Loyola, explains. “And that’s exactly what I have always been as an agent—an educator. I like to say that when I start with a new customer, they are in ‘kindergarten.’ I make them as informed as possible on the market. I get them through real estate middle school and high school, always providing them with the information they need. When they finally arrive at the closing table, to me, it’s as though they have graduated.” Since her days selling condos and single-family homes in downtown Chicago, Pamela has prided herself on learning her market thoroughly. A Venice resident since 2006, and a realtor with Century 21 Schmidt Realty since 2015, she has made herself an expert on Sarasota County’s market.
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“I am always doing continuing education on our local market through Century 21 and the Venice Area Board of Realtors,” Pamela says. “I do pre-listing consultations and include a stager, photographers, electricians, painters and handymen. I have so many resources to help make a new listing as salable as possible before it goes on the market, to achieve the highest price possible in the least amount of time. Intelligent pricing is key for this to occur. I pride myself on being honest, on listening, and learning what my customers want. I do what my customers need me to do to be able to have a successful, smooth and least-stressful transaction.” For the past three years, Pamela has been working with Jacqueline Paredi of SRQ Interior Design to prepare homes for sale, a friendship and business partnership that began when the two met at Sassy Sisters, Inc., a regional networking organization for businesswomen. “Jacqueline is able to come into a home and depersonalize it, neutralize it, and make it appealing to a large number of buyers,” Pamela explains. “After she’s done, buyers view the home on the internet via high-quality professional photos and are able to see themselves in it. She’s done such amazing things and was featured on the Jewels on the Bay, Designer House, where she custom-designed a room for display.” “Most buyers in our market are either looking for a second home, an investment property or retirement,” Pamela
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3 ISLAND WAY BOUTIQUE'S FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON
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Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra presents a concert Dec. 6 at Venice's Good Shepherd Church and will perform at the annual City of Venice Tree Lighting. All area students 8 and older who play a stringed instrument and read music are invited to audition. Tuition scholarships are available. For a performance schedule, details and an application, email VSYO@TheVeniceSymphony.org or visit TheVeniceSymphony.org.
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Classic Creations in Diamonds and Gold will host the Venice Area Young Professionals Monthly Mixer, Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. VAYP will collect toys for the Child Protection Center's holiday season. Anyone can attend the event. VAYP and Chamber members pay $5. Future members or nonmembers pay $10. Small plate snacks and beverages will be provided. 941.497.6331 ClassicCreationsJewelers.com CONTINUED >
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14 HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION West Blalock Park
DECEMBER
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Venice Area Beautification, Inc., will be hosting its 13th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event at the Monty
Andrews Arboretum at West Blalock Park. Santa will
be making an appearance, and there will be crafts for the kids, entertainment and refreshments. Everyone is
welcome to attend this community-wide celebration of the holiday season.
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SARASOTA CUBAN BALLET SCHOOL’S THE NUTCRACKER FEATURING THE VENICE SYMPHONY Venice Performing Arts Center
Returning for the third year, the Sarasota Cuban Ballet
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Caulkins and a brand new set, these pre-professional performers will stun you with their elegance and strength in this holiday tradition. Tickets are $20 per child, free for parents.
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