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Stronger Together THE COVID19 PANDEMIC RACED ACROSS THE GLOBE AND OUR COUNTRY WITH STUNNING SPEED, UTTERLY CHANGING LIFE FOR ALL OF US IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE. Here at Venice Lifestyle, we work six weeks ahead to put our mag-

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limited basis, or closed entirely. We sincerely hope that by the time you read this, our lives have already returned to something close to normal. Just like you, we have been staying home and social distancing to give our first responders and frontline medical workers a chance to catch up with the outbreak. As you read this issue, let’s all keep them in mind as they work so hard to help and comfort the sick. Let’s remember everyone who has been touched by this virus, and be grateful for those who have recovered. With our writers and photographers staying at home during the production of this issue and many of our advertising partners profoundly affected by the economic shut-

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Village On The Isle has responded to this crisis with the utmost regard for the safety and wellbeing of residents and staff. VOTI’s 16-plus acre campus on the island of Venice has become a haven during so much uncertainty as we continue to offer the best lifestyle experience and support possible. Residents, staff, and others have praised VOTI’s early interventions for dealing with COVID-19. VOTI is home for over 450 older adults and 300 employees. The facility screens everyone at its main campus gatehouse, delivers in-home meals from its restaurant daily to residents, orders, picks-up, and delivers groceries and prescriptions. VOTI has also found a way to support local restaurants during this pandemic with take-out meals. Residents are using technology to connect with their neighbors and family. They also appreciate VOTI in-house television channels for in-home exercise by our fitness instructor and worship services by our chaplain. “COVID-19 is a public health safety pandemic, and we know as a matter of fact that older adults and persons with severe underlying health conditions are the greatest at risk,” explained VOTI CEO Joel Anderson in a statement. “Therefore, we have taken every action necessary to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus within our community and followed the lead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the state and local health departments, to ensure we are doing everything in our power to protect residents.” Village On The Isle CEO Joel Anderson

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Keeping Strong And Healthy During Quarantine At Jacaranda Trace Jacaranda Trace is actively protecting both the residents and employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All visitors and staff have their temperature taken daily. Employees wear masks when they come in contact with anyone. Those residents who can sew have been helping out making masks. Three meals a day are offered and can be delivered to their home. Transportation is provided for medical and financial needs. Keeping residents occupied and keeping up

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Sunbug And Twist Boutique Offer Online Sales and Private Video Styling Chats

“We’ve really missed seeing all our customers who couldn’t visit us these past weeks during the crisis and are so excited to reconnect once life starts to return to normal,” says Norhala Houck, a great friend of Venice Lifestyle and owner of Historic Downtown Venice’s Sunbug and Twist Boutique. “It has been such a blessing for James and I to be part of this beautiful, resilient, and vibrant community. We would really like to thank all of our friends and customers who went the extra mile for us during this recent crisis, and to all who continue to support our brands. Until we see you again in person, get your prescribed dose of our fashions, our team, and even some comic relief on our Instagram or Facebook pages. You can now shop our catalogues online at venicetwist.com and I would also love to visit and consult with you via private video chat!” SUNBUG 141 W. Venice Ave., Venice 941.485.7946 TheSunbug.com TWIST BOUTIQUE 137 W. Venice Ave., Venice 941.786.1025 Facebook.com/TheVeniceTwist Follow Norhala on IG and FB @thesunbug and @thevenicetwist

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Stylin & Design Studio Announces Plans For Dealing With COVID19 Lucy and Peter Becht at Stylin & Design Salon are looking forward to when they can get back to normal opening hours to meet their clients’ needs. Due to the ‘Statewide Stay at Home Order,’ their salon has been closed for the month of April, and they are looking forward—just like the rest of the community—for everything to return to normal. “We know that moving forward we will be taking extra steps to protect our clients and staff,” explains Lucy. “Our plans are to have one client at a time in our salon until we overcome this virus. To all our clients and future clients, we will only take appointments with one client at a time in the salon to give us time to clean and disinfect all points of contact from prior clients before our next appointment. We will also not be taking any walk-ins until further notice.” 3980 Tamiami Trail S., Venice. Lucy and Peter Becht at their Stylin & Design Salon.

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Karla Leans On Her Faith In A Time Of Crisis “We’re

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I hope to make a positive difference.” KARLA BLAKE MEDICARE SPECIALIST 954.612.1754 karlablake.medicarespecialist@gmail.com karlablakemedicarespecialist.com

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

Fear Not! We Are All In This Together IN THE MIDST OF ALL THAT YOU ARE HEARING AND SEEING ON THE NEWS, IT’S EASY TO BECOME AFRAID AND START

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ADVICE AND TIPS FOR WEATHERING ECONOMIC AND INVESTMENT UNCERTAINTY FROM FERRIS WHEEL FINANCE'S KATE HYLAND MERCER

The money you have in the banks are insured by the FDIC and protected up to at least $250,000.

TO PANIC. The Coronavirus is a serious illness that is definitely impacting the world economy. The battle between Russia and

2. DON’T TRY TO TIME THE MARKET

Saudi Arabia over oil prices coupled with the ban on travel is

Unfortunately, no one knows how long this will last. Don’t try to

forcing oil and travel stocks to new lows. However, it seems like

identify the bottom of the market. We can’t do it. It’s similar to the

things are starting to change. As you know, we’ve been waiting

fact that we can see the signs of spring, but we can’t say exactly

for a market correction, and officially in March we have ‘ended the

when spring actually ‘happens’. The same is true of the market.

longest Bull Market in History’. However, remember, the market is

We can see signs of the bottom, but we won’t know it was the

supposed to ‘correct’ (back to more realistic numbers) every 3-5

bottom until we look back in time. Using history as a guide, how-

years. We’ve just gotten used to things staying stronger for longer

ever, it shows that the economy will recover. In fact, the market

and now feel surprised at the natural rhythm of the market’s cycle.

has always gone back up, even after the dot-com melt down, the crash of 2008, and other pandemics like SARS, etc.

WE KNOW THIS TIME WILL END… The market is responding to the uncertainty of the Coronavirus.

3. CONSERVE AND PLAN.

This was not started as a financial crisis – it was a medical crisis

Now is the time to go into conservation mode! Cut out all

that has become an economic crisis. We need plenty of patience

unnecessary spending like XM Radio or gym memberships that

while officials sift through the current situation and most of us are

you’re not using right now. Re-evaluate your cell phone and home

sitting at home. Hopefully, we can put this behind us sooner rather

data plans. Confirm you are not paying for more of a plan than you

than later. History shows us that if we stay invested, we will be well

need. During times like these, it is ok to stop paying extra on your

positioned to enjoy the gains when the market comes roaring back.

debt. Focus on paying for the absolute necessities: Food, Utilities, Shelter, and Transportation.

FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL… FOUR STRATEGY TIPS

If you’ve been laid off from work and will no longer be receiving a paycheck, create a budget for the money you have in the

Stay calm and positive. Remember: You will be ok and you

bank now. Decide where you’re going to put your dollars to work

are not alone! Let’s remain focused on what we can control so

and make sure they are the critical items. The same thing is true

we can make good decisions moving forward.

if you’re already retired -- make sure you’re spending money only on necessities. See if you can afford to take out less from your

1. KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THE BANK AND STAY INVESTED

investment accounts for a few months. Conservation is the key.

IN THE MARKET For most of us, we should stay invested and keep our money

4. NOW MAY BE THE TIME TO INVEST.

in the bank. The stock market is like a roller coaster with ups

Plan, purchase quality companies you believe in, and

and downs. If you pull your money out now, you are guaranteed

hold. Warren Buffett once said: “Opportunities come infrequently.

a loss. But, if you ride it out, historically, the values eventually

When it rains gold, put out the bucket, not the thimble.” It may not

go back up. Stay invested in quality businesses with products

feel like it, but right now it is raining gold. Rather than shrink back

and services that the world needs. Regardless of what happens

in fear, if you’ve been thinking of increasing your investments or

to stock prices, quality companies are the ones we believe will

investing in that ROTH IRA/Traditional IRA, now is the time to con-

compound your family’s wealth for decades. Remember, we rec-

sider buying. We can’t time the market, but we can create a plan to

ommend buying companies, not stock prices.

invest over the next few weeks and months and it will be like buying

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Ferris Wheel Finance's Kate Hyland Mercer

stocks in 2018 or earlier. Remember, like any stock investing, this

all down right now, if you stay true to your investment philoso-

should be money you won’t need for at least three years.

phies, you can trust your judgement about the companies you have invested in, and remain confident that they will eventually

STAY TRUE TO YOUR PRINCIPALS AND PHILOSOPHIES.

get through this and increase in value.

As an investor, if your plan is to focus on owning quality

Each investor is different and none of the comments above

companies and quality municipal bonds instead of worrying

should be considered a recommendation. Each person should

about daily prices, you will feel more confident when unex-

consult with an experienced financial professional before mak-

pected events happen. You’ll be able to sleep better at night.

ing any investment decision.

Stay the course! Some of us have a longer horizon than others, but generally

Kate Hyland Mercer is a Financial Advisor for Ferris Wheel

speaking, investing in quality companies without expecting to

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LOCAL’S CHOICE JOYCE MCCAFFREY BRINGS IN NEW EYEWEAR FASHIONS FOR THE RETURN OF HER BELOVED CUSTOMERS ARTICLE JOYCE MCCAFFREY EYES ON YOU IS GETTING AHEAD OF THE CURVE

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