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AUGUST 2019 PUBLISHER

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Kids + Pets: What's Not to Love?

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AUGUST IS A TURNING POINT IN THE CALENDAR YEAR. The school bells will be ringing soon, and not long after, the first snowbirds will start coming back home. While the lazy days of strolling the quieter beaches and emptier parks may be drawing to a close, August also brings a great sense of anticipation of our vibrant town getting busy once again.

Earlier in the year, we dedicated issues of Venice Lifestyle to the men and the women of our community. In this issue, we celebrate some of our cutest residents: our kids and pets!

Don’t miss our feature this month on Dr. Matthew and Lisa Corn’s gorgeous new puppy, Pranna, who is being trained as a therapy animal at the Corns’ 65+ Center for Active Aging. Then meet Lucy, a beautiful racing greyhound recently adopted through the nonprofit work of Adoptable “Greythounds” of Florida. Also in this issue, you’ll find Petable Portraits’ Daniele Jones and her amazingly detailed drawings and paintings. And you’ll learn about the work of Venice’s own St. Francis Animal Rescue, which is celebrating 25 years of helping homeless cats.

On the kids' side of things, Venice Lifestyle is delighted to offer two reports from

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the field from our own magazine team’s children. My grandson, Mason, 6, took a

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When was the last time you had family portraits taken? In our "Our Town" feature, we are so pleased to tell the story of our master photographers, Harald and Petra Prion of Venice’s Prion Photography. It is an honor for us every month to feature their lovely photography, and now we also get to highlight them!

Cheers to another wonderful month ahead. We hope to see you around town!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2019 FEATURES 16 Puppy Love 65+ Center for Active Aging Introduces the Cuddliest Member of the Therapy Team

22 What I Brought Back Venice Lifestyle’s Kids File Reports from the Field

26 St. Francis Animal Rescue: A Shelter for Homeless Cats Local Nonprofit Celebrates 25 Years of Helping Cats and Kittens

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“I LIKE TO HEAR STORIES ABOUT THE PETS I PAINT SO I GET TO KNOW THEM A LITTLE AND CAN BRING THEIR PERSONALITIES TO LIFE IN MY ART.”

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PRANNA

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“WE RESEARCHED BORDER COLLIES AND BECAUSE THEY ARE SO INTELLIGENT, WE KNEW RIGHT AWAY PRANNA WOULD BE THE RIGHT FIT FOR OUR PRACTICE AND OUR FAMILY.” A NEW PUPPY WAS JUST THE THING TO SOOTHE

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When Dr. Matthew and Lisa Corn’s beloved German

“Some of our patients like for Pranna to jump up on the table

shepherd, Patchouli, passed away unexpectedly two

and lay next to them while they receive manual therapy from

years ago, they began a search for a new puppy to help

the physical therapy staff,” Lisa says. “One client was recover-

heal their family, as well as their patients at their 65+

ing after knee replacement and the therapist was ranging her

Center for Active Aging. The result was Pranna, now

knee, which can be painful. Pranna jumped up on the table

16 months old.

and laid next to her. She petted Pranna, and it brought her a

“We knew we wanted a pet we could train as a therapy

high level of comfort. Pranna is in tune with people. Even at

dog,” says Lisa, 65+’s practice administrator and mother

home, she has had a calming effect on our family.”

of four. “We researched border collies and because they

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has been in training since she was just 12 weeks old.

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She earned her S.T.A.R. Puppy certification; has taken

The Corns have owned several dogs from various

obedience, agility and confirmation classes; and

backgrounds. This time, their needs led them to a local

earned her Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate. She

acquaintance, whose lovable border collie just had a

is about to complete her therapy dog training through

litter of puppies.

the Humane Society.

“When I expressed what I wanted, my friend said, ‘I

“At work, Pranna wears a ‘Therapy Dog in Training’

have the puppy for you,’” Lisa says. “People just look

vest,” Lisa says. “She knows when that vest is on, it’s

at Pranna and smile. We have had her since she was

time to work.”

8 weeks old. Pranna’s family has herding titles, confir-

NOT ONLY IS PRANNA GORGEOUS AND SMART, BUT

mation titles and agility titles. She has a lot to live up

SHE IS ALSO LOVING AND DELIGHTFUL.

to, but she was born to do this.”

MORE THAN A FAMILY PET, PRANNA IS PART OF A MOVEMENT IN AGING AND WELLNESS. Lisa had been noticing a growing trend of therapy

Pranna is a blue merle border collie. Her coat is a special coloration for the breed.

“If you look at this picture of her, I really think she posed for the camera. If you talk to her, she turns her

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head in a way that makes it feel like she is really lis-

“When people get older, they want to maximize their

tening to you. She’s still a puppy, but she’s already an

quality of life,” Lisa says. “I had an interest in including

excellent therapy dog. Everyone adores Pranna.”

an animal in our practice and knew Pranna could help improve our patients’ lives. She is at the practice for patients to interact with on whatever level they desire.

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PUPPY LOVE

(CON TI N U ED)

LUCY

JANET AND BOB DIEHL ARE THE FOUNDERS OF ADOPTABLE “GREYTHOUNDS” OF FLORIDA. Janet and Bob retired to North Port from St. Louis and founded Adoptable “Greythounds” of Florida in 2016. Lucy, pictured here, is one of their dogs. In 2018, Florida voters passed Amendment 13, which ended greyhound racing in the state. More than 8,000 greyhounds will now be retired from racing in Florida.

Their nonprofit serves the Venice region, locating foster and adoptive homes for greyhounds.

The nonprofit helps prepare racing greyhounds for adoption and life as pets.

“When they are retired, they go through a transition period,” says Janet, owner of four greyhounds.

“They are used to being around many dogs. After we get dogs from the trainers, we take them to the vet, they are spayed and neutered, their vaccinations are made current, and then they go to foster homes where they learn about swimming pools, glass doors and other new experiences. We ask $295 as the adoption fee to cover costs.”

Greyhounds make great pets, and with a 98% placement rate, the time to adopt a greyhound is right now.

“We are working to make sure no dog is left behind,” Janet says. “We can put you in touch with the dog’s former trainer. The trainers are more than happy to answer questions about the dog’s life because they care. Adoptive parents will receive papers from the National Greyhound Association. The bloodlines go back to the early 1800s.”

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LISA AND TREVOR REDVERS ADOPTED LUCY. “It’s always been important for us to rescue dogs,” Lisa says. “Lucy was regal and elegant. Her first week was a real adjustment. She had never lived in a home. We committed to loving her. After about a week and a half, she started to play with us and our other dog, Rosie. One night she woke us up in the middle of the night. She was twisting herself in the draperies like playing hide and seek. Little things scared her, like the icemaker.”

Greyhounds have a temperament that suits older people well.

“Greyhounds are goofy. Lucy will climb on the ottoman like a goat,” Lisa says. “We call her ‘Loopy.’

They have a sense of humor like no other dog.

They’re couch potatoes. They need short bursts of energetic activity but do well even in smaller homes.

They are great for older people because they are gentle creatures that need a lot of downtime.”

Greyhounds are loyal and loving.

“Lucy is one of the most beautiful things that has ever happened in our lives,” Lisa says. “She loves us as much as we love her. She just never had a home before. She did not know what to do, did not know what was expected of her. If you are thinking of adopting, speak with people who have greyhounds. “Greythounds” of Florida really helped us understand how to help Lucy settle in.

She has added so much to our lives.”

Lisa Redvers with Lucy, her adopted greyhound

“LUCY IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED IN OUR LIVES.” CONTINUED >

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Tami Treadway and Pasha of Sarasota K9 Search & Rescue

TAMI TREADWAY, PICTURED WITH PASHA, IS A FOUNDER AND CURRENT TEAM LEADER OF THE NONPROFIT SARASOTA K9 SEARCH & RESCUE. “Sarasota K9 Search & Rescue began 23 years ago,” Tami says.

“We assist law enforcement locally, nationally, and internationally with tracking and trailing. We help find people with Alzheimer’s who have wandered away from their care facilities, people lost in the woods, missing children. We currently have 27 dogs who are either deployable or in training. My dog, Pasha, is a 7 1/2-year-old German shepherd. She’s one of two dogs in the world who has passed GA K9’s Level 4 training.”

Pasha’s special temperament makes her exceptionally good at her job.

“Pasha’s one of the best dogs in terms of friendliness with people that I have ever had,” says Tami, who also owns three Belgian Malinoises. “When she’s finding a lost person, she has a double drive to succeed. She’s driven to earn the toy that she knows she will be rewarded with, but she’s also working hard because she loves the praise she’ll get from the people. She enjoys the work.”

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When she’s not busy rescuing people, Pasha is a loving pet.

“Pasha’s over-the-top friendly, to the point that sometimes it’s obnoxious,” Tami says. “‘Pet me! Pet me! Pet me!’ She has a nice demeanor, is great with kids and other dogs. She loves to be outside, to find a stick or rock, and she will entertain herself for hours.”

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from fltohricdaarolina + nor Mason shows off gemstones he mined in North Carolina.

MASON, 6, RECENTLY TRAVELED WITH HIS GRAMMY (OUR PUBLISHER, CHARMAINE TINCHER) HIS PAPA AND K CUP TO NORTH CAROLINA’S APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS TO VISIT FAMILY AND ATTEND HIS COUSIN’S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. Mason saw mountains and the rivers that tumble through them for the first time. The family drove from Venice to a small town south of Asheville, where they rented a cute cabin and Mason spent lots of time playing with his cousins.

“The best part was seeing my cousins,” Mason says. “We saw a really big waterfall. There were river rafters going by.

One of the rafters lost his paddle. I couldn’t get it, and they couldn’t get it back because the river was too fast. The weather was nice all the time, not hot like it is here.”

Mason also visited a gem mine, where he sifted through a bucket of sand and discovered semi-precious stones. He brought these home as keepsakes. Mason made many memories on his trip and cannot wait to go back to the mountains and visit his cousins again.

“My cousin Cameron was graduating from high school. Everybody got dressed up, and they had fireworks at the end.”

“I made an ice cream taco at my aunt’s ice cream shop.

I filled a folded waffle cone with mint ice cream, Sour Patch Kids and Oreos. It was the best!”

“I played a lot of Super Smash Brothers and got to battle my new friends. They made the wrong choice battling me!”

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Tannon, 8, spends his summers in Northern California,

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where his champion snowboarder mother grew up at the base of snow-capped Mount Shasta and where his stepfather, Venice Lifestyle’s editorial coordinator, has spent two decades vacationing and fishing.

“Northern California is a great place to catch trout,” Tannon says. “I like to go camping, hiking and swimming in the really cold rivers with my family. I also get to visit my grandparents.”

For Tannon, Northern California is different from Florida because the mountains are full of trees and trout streams.

“I stay in a small town called Dunsmuir, and the river runs right through it,” Tannon says. “I love Florida because I can catch lots of different species of fish. But the fish are easier to catch in California. I have been fishing in Northern California with my grandpa since I was 3 years old, and my stepfather is a great fisherman, too. California is beautiful and so much fun. I love being out on the river.”

“You have to have the right tackle. Hook size matters because not every fish’s mouth is big.”

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GIVING BACK

Vice President of the Board, Theresa Fitzgerald, with York and Godiva.

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ST. FR A NCIS ANIMAL RESCUE: A SHELTER FOR HOMELESS CATS LOCAL NONPROFIT CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF HELPING CATS AND KITTENS

FOR THE PAST 25 YEARS, THE VOLUNTEERS

care of,” Gail says. “I came on as a volunteer cleaner.

AND STAFF AT VENICE’S ST. Francis Animal

When I first saw this place, we had our tiny, little

Rescue have shared a deep passion and commit-

thrift store in the same building as the cats, and all

ment to one overriding mission: to rescue and care

the cats were mixed up together. Another girl and

for homeless cats until a loving home is found for

I managed to get the thrift store moved to another

them. A no-kill shelter since its inception in 1993,

place, which gave us more room. The thrift store

St. Francis Animal Rescue seeks to provide care

moved from place to place to place around town over

and comfort to abandoned cats as space becomes

the years. We finally decided on buying the building

available since the shelter has limited capacity and

next door. It has worked out because it’s right next

is generally always full (Please contact the shelter

door. We have truly come a long way.”

before bringing in any cats). For some of the cats, too traumatized by past experiences or habitually unwell,

Early on, the founders of St. Francis decided to only focus on cats.

the shelter itself will always be their home. Eager to

“We just don’t have the capacity to house dogs,”

grow and do more for cats, St. Francis is always in

Gail says. “We’d have to do a whole different set of

need of volunteers and donations.

parameters for other animals, and we excel at this.”

A two-building complex on the 1900 block of the

According to current board president Bruce

Tamiami Trail in south Venice, the shelter includes

Guilmette, St. Francis has more than 50 regular

various trauma and treatment rooms, playrooms,

volunteers between the shelter and the thrift store.

socialization areas, kitten nurseries, a reception

Potential volunteers are always invited to stop in

area and administrative offices. Right next door, a

and fill out a volunteer form. Help is especially wel-

well-stocked thrift store is full of collectibles for sale.

come at the thrift store, and adoption counselors are

Though its location has changed over the years, the

needed at the shelter.

thrift store has always been a part of how this Venice nonprofit attempts to fund itself.

“Almost everything we do is done by volunteers,” Bruce says. “All the board members are volunteers.

According to Gail Carson, one of the original

Our goals are to run the shelter, fund the shelter, and

volunteers at St. Francis Animal Rescue and a past

help all the cats. Right now we have about 160 cats.

president of the board of directors, the idea for the

We have an intake room for the cats when they come

shelter came together after three women had res-

in, an infirmary for the ill, and then we have an adop-

cued a number of cats in the Venice area and started

tion side for those cats that can be adopted, and a

to feel overwhelmed fostering them in their homes.

residents’ side for those cats that are too old or have

“They bought this building to house those cats because they were getting to be too much to take

special needs. We are committed to them living out their lives right here.”

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ARTICLE TONY D’SOUZA | PHOTOGRAPHY PRION PHOTOGRAPHY

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GIVING BACK

(CON TI N U ED)

The shelter works with local veterinarians to provide medical care.

Other costs include medicines, food, staffing and transportation. St. Francis has to fundraise continually. On Monday, Aug. 12, St. Francis will be hosting a fundraising dinner at Cassariano Italian Eatery in downtown Venice, part of a series of annual fundraising events.

“I have been a volunteer here more than six years,” Marylou Loughrey says. “The things that attracted me to St. Francis and what keeps me volunteering here are twofold. First, the volunteers are appreciated, and they have a sense of belonging. ‘St. Francis is my shelter.’ That is very important to the volunteers whether they are adoption councilors or socializers (volunteers who patiently work with abandoned cats to reacclimatize them to human contact.) The other is that we are truly a rescue.

‘Give me your tired, your poor. You have three legs? Oh yeah, come on in.

You have one eye? We’ll deal with it. You have one and a half ears? We will take you. Have you been beaten up or you’re ill? Come on in. Let’s see what we can do to fix you up.’ That is this organization.”

Marylou travels 30 miles one way from Lakewood Ranch to volunteer at St. Francis.

“I do it because it’s special,” Marylou says. “People who come here love cats, and they understand ‘cattitude’.”

Bruce says most of the cats eventually find adoptive homes. The shelter has a Facebook page and a website, but it is really word of mouth that gets information about St. Francis’s cats out to the community since the shelter has operated for so long.

“We work on the cats’ behavior to make them adoptable,” says office coordinator and volunteer Ingrid Blokzijl. “It takes a lot of patience. You have to gain their trust; they have to be touched. It’s a long and tedious process. You don’t really see their true personalities until they go to an adoptive home where they can relax.”

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“I DO IT BECAUSE IT’S SPECIAL. PEOPLE WHO COME HERE LOVE CATS, AND THEY UNDERSTAND ‘CATTITUDE’.”

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-MARYLOU LOUGHREY

Marlene Mullen, Secretary of the Board, with Bud. Bud is a cancer survivor, and Marlene has adopted him and brought him back to health.

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OUR TOWN

ARTICLE TONY D’SOUZA PHOTOGRAPHY PRION PHOTOGRAPHY

VENICE IS BLESSED WITH MANY FIRST-RATE ARTISTS. Foremost among them are Harald and Petra Prion, German-educated and -trained photographers who moved to Venice in 2012. Married in 1981, Harald and Petra are a true love story, both in their lives and in their art.

“We are better when we are together,” Petra says with a smile. “Harald talks, and I photograph.”

“We have always been together for the last 40 years,” Harald says.

Trained under a rigorous German system of photography education, Harald’s strengths are in commercial photography, while Petra excels at portraits.

An easy-going, friendly couple, the Prions both served demanding photography apprenticeships after completing their graduate studies. Always on the cutting edge of photography technology, the couple moved from film to digital in 2001. Today, Harald has an FAA license to fly photography drones, and Petra has mastered making people comfortable in their well-appointed Venice studio.

For the past eight months, the Prions have shot nearly every photograph published in the pages of Venice

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Lifestyle, receiving accolades from the community. The Prions have

businesses, pets, headshots and portraits. Taking the photo-

regularly been awarded gold and silver medals from the Photographers

graphs is only the starting point of their work.

of America, Photographers of the Year from local publications, and Business of the Year 2017 by the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Prions have practiced professional photography for four decades. Their business once grew so large that they had 14 employees in Germany.

“We use Macintosh computers,” Harald says, “and we spend most of our time editing and retouching our photographs.”

High-end photographers, the Prions have a busy schedule photographing everything from real estate and weddings to

“We show our clients the raw photos, they pick the ones they like, then we retouch them, and the real work begins,” Harald says.

Photoshopping with their skillful eyes and powerful computers, the Prions bring out the very best in their clients.

“We want to be perfect for our clients,” Harald says. “We never fall into a routine.”

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OUR TOWN

(CON TI N U ED)

HARALD PRION + Harald was born in Namibia, a former German colony, and moved to Germany at age 10. + Like Petra, Harald studied photography at the Fotofachschule in Kiel, Germany, where they met. + Harald says that their relationship was not love at first sight, but that he had to bribe Petra to spend time with him with coffee.

PETRA PRION

+ Petra grew up in Germany near the French border and is the daughter of a professional photographer.

+ She first came to Florida with Harald when their trip to Egypt was cancelled because there was not enough water that year in the Nile to cruise. + Both Petra and Harald were supposed to study law before falling in love with each other and photography. They are both very happy that they followed their dreams.

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AUGUST

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VENICE THEATRE’S SEVENTH ANNUAL SUMMER CABARET FESTIVAL

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Venice Theater

Our area’s hottest talent entertains

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GULF COAST MINERAL, FOSSIL AND GEM CLUB MONTHLY MEETING

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Venice Public Library

our historic downtown has to offer.

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Meeting Place: William H. Jervey, Jr.,

Have a good time in Venice, and

a variety of shows that define cab-

Venice Public Library, Community

make new friends.

aret in its purest form. Thursday

Room. Meeting Time: First Monday

through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and

of the month at 6 p.m., October

Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission $17.

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Join Venice's Institute for Performing

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Enjoy fine Italian cuisine while help-

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Centennial Park. Bring blankets,

provides a shelter for homeless cats

chairs and the whole family to kick

and kittens. Proceeds from the din-

off your weekend and enjoy these

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free monthly movies in the park.

this nonprofit, which is celebrating

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City Hall

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