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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Charmaine Tincher | charmaine.tincher@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Tony D'Souza | tony.dsouza@lifestylepubs.com

Thankful

Virginia LaPlante | virginia.laplante@lifestylepubs.com

NOT ONLY IS NOVEMBER A TIME FOR BEING THANKFUL, BUT ALSO AT THE

Matthew Endersbe

END OF THIS MONTH WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING! It’s with the theme of thankfulness that we put this issue of Venice Lifestyle together.

Featured in this issue is a real tale of thankfulness, our friend and neighbor Rae McQuade’s story of overcoming Covid-19, what her experience was like, and what her plans are going forward. It’s been such a difficult time for many during the pandemic, and we are sure you will find Rae’s story uplifting.

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Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Tony D'Souza, Susan Cairo, Denise Kowal CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Stephanie Snow Photography, Jacaranda Trace, McSween Photography

Next, we visit with the truly caring doctors at Davis & Beyer, Venice’s longstanding dental, facial and spa experts. In this feature, you’ll meet Dr. Davis, Dr. Beyer and Dr. Lewicki, learn about their specialties and technologies, and why they treat each one of their patients like family. The same can be said for the fine people at Jacaranda Trace, who tell us this month everything they are doing to keep their residents and staff healthy and safe. And last but not least, you will meet Jake and Patti Edwards and their Get It Gone moving service. Experts in their field, the Get It Gone team is always there for you, treating your possessions with the love that you do.

We’re thankful this November as well for our annual Chalk Festival, always a won-

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

derful time. Though this year’s festival is still tentative depending on the state’s

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

health situation, we’re pleased to share gorgeous pictures with you of last year’s

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

artwork, taken by our very own Stephanie Snow Photography.

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

And on our cover this month is my beautiful granddaughter, Emily Ogilvie. Emily

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will be graduating this spring from Airlie Academy, and I cannot be more proud of her. After all, what is there to be more thankful for than family?

Everyone here at Venice Lifestyle is so thankful for you, our readers, and our loyal advertisers. We are truly thankful for you all!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 18 Get It Gone Jake And Patti Edwards Strive To Earn Satisfied Customers For Life

20 A Venice Local Shares Her Covid Story Rae McQuade Learned The Hard Way To Take The Illness Seriously

24 At Venice’s Davis & Beyer, Patients Are Family The Storied Venice Practice Has Deep Roots In Our Community And A Passion For The Latest Technology

30 The Venice Chalk Festival This Very Ppopular Annual Festival Is

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

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Locally Owned

20 Hometown Hero 24 Healthy Lifestyle 30 Artist’s Palette

GOOD TIMES 1.

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Publix Campaigns For The United Way South Sarasota County Gallagher the giraffe is the official United Way South Sarasota County mascot, named after Brian Gallagher, CEO of the United Way Worldwide. Publix has been supporting the United Way statewide for more than 40 years. Twelve Publix stores in south county are campaigning for UWSSC, including the new Publix 'West Villages Marketplace.' These campaigns have raised over $450,000!

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1. UWSSC Board Member Austin Dodd, front right. | 2. UWSSC Board Member David Waring, left. | 3. The Publix team with Gallagher. | 4. Gallagher gets kisses from Publix employees!

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GOOD TIMES 1.

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Venice Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates Recent Ribbon Cuttings The Venice Chamber of Commerce recently held its Business Connections at Affordable Golf Cars of Venice. It also held ribbon cuttings at Habitat for Humanity ReStore in recognition of their new renovations, at Smoothie King in celebration of their 15 Year Anniversary, and at Restore Medical Partners in celebration of their New Podiatry and Imaging Center.

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AROUND TOWN

THE VENICE THEATRE RETURNS TO LIVE PRODUCTIONS WITH DISTANCED SEATING Our friends at Venice MainStreet are happy to let us know that the Venice Theatre has returned

to assist in bringing visibility to disability through our support of sponsorship and friendship as we have for the past 19 years.”

157 S. Havana Road, Venice. 941.493.0016.

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to live production, following the recommendations of medical and community advisors. Performances are at the MainStage Jervey Theatre with a distanced seating plan. Subscriptions to the 20202021 season will be automatically shifted to the 2021-2022 season, with no price increases or loss of preferred seating. Many 2019-2020 subscribers received vouchers for future shows after the forced shutdown in March. Those vouchers are valid anytime through 2022, including this season and the upcoming November shows. Face coverings are required of all audience members and staff.

Temperature checks will be taken as patrons enter the theatre. Tickets may be purchased online or by phone. Don’t worry about a physical ticket. The Theatre uses a reservation system and take guests right to their seats. These precautions will keep everyone safe. ‘The show must go on!’

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CALDWELL TRUST SUPPORTS LOVELAND CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

According to Venice State Farm agent Rob Reisdorf,

the

Florida

Sheriffs

Association

(FSA) has received a $75,000 State Farm grant for the Teen Driver Challenge, a course that provides teen driver education. This program

Caldwell Trust was the Title Sponsor at the

is a vital contribution in keeping Florida’s teen

2nd Annual Loveland Golf Tournament. Funds

drivers safe. State Farm has granted a total of

raised benefit Loveland programs that impact

$760,000 to the program since 2011. “We are so

more than 450 individuals with intellectual

thankful for State Farm’s support over the past

and developmental disabilities in our commu-

ten years that has helped keep this program

nity. “Similar to Caldwell Trust, Loveland Center

completely free,” said FSA President, Sheriff

provides peace of mind to clients and families,”

Bobby Schultz.

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STATE FARM INSURANCE DONATES $75,000 TO THE TEEN DRIVER CHALLENGE

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ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK RECEIVES $61,340 TO SUPPORT COVID-19 RESPONSE All Faiths Food Bank recently received grants and support totaling $61,340 for its Covid-19 response efforts from the following organizations: $26,340 from the Humana Foundation through Feeding America, $25,000 from Morton’s Gourmet Market, and $10,000 from CitySide Apartments. All Faiths Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties.

Rated 4-stars by Charity Navigator and a member of Feeding America, in addition to food distribution, All Faiths Food Bank operates a roster of innovative direct service programs that not only solve the immediate problem of hunger but strive to end hunger by helping families and individuals gain long-term food security, better health outcomes and self-sufficiency. The Food Bank was founded in 1989 by a group of individuals who, through their respective organizations, were feeding the hungry. They combined to incorporate All Faiths Food Bank, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All Faiths Food Bank has been a Certified Member of the Feeding America network since 1990.

Whoever might be in need - a family facing a financial crisis due to an economic downturn, an older adult having a hard time making ends meet on a fixed income, a veteran experiencing challenges after years of brave service, or a child without access to free or reduced-cost meals because school is not in session - All Faiths’ top priority is to feed the hungry. Join All Faiths in the fight against hunger! For more information visit Allfaithsfoodbank.org.

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OPEN HOUSE JACARANDA TRACE CONTINUES TO HAVE IT ALL FOR TODAY'S ACTIVE SENIORS

STAYING ACTIVE, HEALTHY, AND HAPPY AT JACARANDA TRACE ARTICLE SUSAN CAIRO | PHOTOGRAPHY JACARANDA TRACE

CREATIVE WAYS TO STAY ACTIVE WITH COVID

without having their temperature taken. Visitors are ques-

RESTRICTIONS IS THE NEW NORMAL AT JACARANDA

tioned on their recent activities and employees are COVID

TRACE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN VENICE. Each

tested. The exercise room is cleaned twice daily, as well as

week the Activities Department comes up with fresh ideas

the hallways, staircases, and the mailroom. Transportation

to keep residents from worrying about what is going on

to doctor’s appointments, local food shopping, and attorney

outside their protective community environment. Not

and financial establishments is provided.

only is the pool and exercise room open but, between live

Jacaranda Trace offers 24-hour access to an on-site

exercise classes, brain games, courses in exotic travel, and

medically trained staff. If you have a health care setback or

virtual bingo, a resident’s day can be filled to the brim with

just need to see a health care professional you have total

their activity and amenity favorites.

control of who you choose to use. On campus professionals

“We celebrated every holiday virtually,” said Diana

include doctors, therapists, home care nurses, and CNAs.

Verhulst, Activities Director. She explained that they made

Our community nurse is happy to take blood pressure or

virtual Valentine Hearts, Easter Decorations, and a Fourth

help with health issues. If you have a personal emergency

of July Barbeque, complete with all the fixings and deliv-

anywhere on campus, residents are provided with the

ered door to door.

Lifeline System pendants. This allows emergency technicians to come to your aid anywhere on the campus including

FOOD AT JACARANDA TRACE

your residence. Caregivers are maintained at a higher 3 to 1

“We never miss a day of elegant meals during COVID,”

staff-to-resident ratio. Health care is available 24 hours a day

said Cheryl Talman, Director of Dining at Jacaranda Trace.

and a registered nurse is on duty weekdays and on call 24/7.

Residents chose from a large menu for lunch and din-

Sue Punzal, Jacaranda Trace resident, summed it up by

ner and had it delivered to their apartment.” There was

saying, “I feel very safe within these walls, it’s like a protective

Valentine’s Day in August with surf and turf, a Resident

fortress, especially with hurricane season coming along.” Her

Appreciation night with lobster dinners, and Asian night

husband Romy added, “We are very glad we moved here!”

with take-out boxes, she said.

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A BROAD PROGRAM OF COVID PROTECTIONS Though the Dining Room is now open, along with The Grill

ment at 941.408.2050 or log into Jacarandatrace.com for brochures and pricing information.

for lunch, distanced seating restrictions are in place. Security is tight at Jacaranda Trace and no one can enter the building

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Jacaranda Trace. 3600 William Penn Way, Venice.

Chefs Crystal Y. Blount and Delilah Sanchez

Jacaranda Trace offers a busy program of arts and crafts.

“I FEEL VERY SAFE WITHIN THESE WALLS, IT’S LIKE A PROTECTIVE FORTRESS, ESPECIALLY WITH HURRICANE SEASON COMING ALONG.”

Instructor Sherry Brown leads an exercise class at the Jacaranda Trace pool.

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JAKE EDMUNDS, FOUNDER AND OWNER OF GET IT GONE MOVING AND REMOVAL SERVICES, STARTED HIS BUSINESS IN 2004 IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WITH A PICKUP TRUCK, A BORROWED TRAILER, AND $50 TO REGISTER THE BUSINESS NAME. Through hard work, determination, and a tireless devotion to customer service, Jake has developed a loyal following. Get It Gone’s focus is to instill trust in their customers, and the team is friendly, caring and pays close attention to detail. Jake and his team treat their clients like family. As Jake says, “We don’t just want a customer, we want a customer for life. We really want our clients to know that we are here for them. From pricing, to every detail of the job, we are honest and straightforward. We never surprise you with added expenses. For us, this business is about building lasting relationships.”

Along with his wife and business partner, Patti, the company’s Director of Operations, Jake opened a second location in Venice five years ago. Not only was the business opportunity appealing but the lifestyle and great weather made this an easy decision for these entrepreneurs. With no job too small, Get It Gone removes old furniture, does complete household moves with a special focus on Senior Relocation and Moving services, assists realtors in staging properties, and offers concierge-style attention and care to its clients and their belongings. Even if you just need furniture moved around within your home, Get It Gone is your solution. Get It Gone also offers long distance moving with the same attention to detail as all of their other services.

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Jake Edmunds

“OUR ENTIRE TEAM UNDERSTANDS HOW STRESSFUL AND CHALLENGING MOVES CAN BE FOR OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND WE ARE ALWAYS THERE TO HELP.”

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Hospital as well as hospitals in New Hampshire and the

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Greater Boston area. Get It Gone also organized a massive

grown just through word of mouth.” With Get It Gone

initiative to support frontline workers at Venice Bayfront

on your side, you’ll have a great time with Jake and his

Regional Hospital, along with over 20 fellow business

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HOMETOWN HERO

A Venice Local Shares Her Covid Story “I hope others will read my story and m a ke w h a t eve r changes t h ey n e e d to in order to protect t h e m s e l ve s .”

RAE MCQUADE LEARNED THE HARD WAY TO TAKE THE ILLNESS SERIOUSLY ARTICLE TONY D'SOUZA PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHANIE SNOW PHOTOGRAPHY

RAE MCQUADE WAS SIMPLY GOING ABOUT HER LIFE WHEN THE CORONA VIRUS BEGAN TO SPREAD LOCALLY BACK IN THE LATE WINTER AND EARLY SPRING. A youthful 59, Rae relocated to Venice from her native New England four years ago, to be close to her aging father. Working at Venice Regional Bayfront Hospital the past three years as an orthopedic technician, Rae pushed through long, 12-hour shifts. In her off hours, she loved to play hard, to connect with her friends, and blow off steam.

Rae’s job involved caring for actual Corona virus patients.

“We have a dedicated Covid unit,” Rae says. “The hospital did everything it could to protect all of us working on the front lines, it provided us with the necesssary PPE. I was floated from my unit to the Covid unit a couple of times because of staffing issues.

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“ T h i s i s r e a l . I ’ ve ex p e r i e n c e d i t b o t h p e r s o n a l l y a n d p r o fe s s i o n a l l y.”

One night in March, I was in the ICU where there were a half dozen really, really sick patients. They were on ventilators, so very ill, unable to do anything, it was sad and scary. Most had underlying conditions, such as diabetes, heart issues, compromised immune systems. I felt safe because of the fact that I don’t have any underlying conditions.”

Six weeks after the state lockdown was lifted at the end of April, Rae found herself on a Friday night sitting with a group of friends at a local pool party, not socially distanced and everyone mask-less. With the mixed messaging on masks and the virus nationally, she thought her good health would protect her.

It didn’t.

“I was sitting there with my friends when I felt myself getting sick,” Rae explains of her mid-June experience. “A wave of fatigue washed over me and I must have turned pale because my friend said, ‘Whoa!

Are you ok?’ I really didn’t feel good at all and decided to leave. I could barely make it from my car to my couch. Within an hour, I had body aches from head to toe, a headache, sore throat, even my teeth hurt and I had the hacking Covid cough. That cough was the nastiest thing I have ever heard. The fatigue was so intense I had to crawl on my hands and knees just to make it to the bathroom.”

Rae considered calling an ambulance, but she knew hospital beds were in demand, and in her illness-addled thinking, she didn’t want to leave behind the cat she was pet sitting. She spent the weekend sicker than she had ever been in her life, and was tested for Covid at an urgent care that Monday morning. The test came back positive.

On leave from the hospital ever since, Rae now has a message for anyone willing to listen.

“This is real. I’ve experienced it both personally and professionally,” Rae explains. “I was really sick for a week. I still have fatigue months later. My short-term memory has been affected. I have what people who have contracted the virus call ‘Covid brain.’ It affects your ability to think clearly long after you start to feel better.”

No one else at the pool party contracted Covid and Rae has no idea where she contracted the virus. But the lessons of Covid stay with her.

“I thought because I was healthy, I wasn’t at risk,” Rae says. “Now I stay home as much as possible, avoid places that don’t socially distance, and I wear a mask. It was reckless for me not to take this more seriously. I hope others will read my story and make whatever changes they need to in order to protect themselves.”

Rae McQuade is a cat sitter and a wedding officiant. She can be reached at 941.218.9196, Rae.mcquade@yahoo.com.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARTICLE TONY D'SOUZA | PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHANIE SNOW PHOTOGRAPHY

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FRIENDLY, CARING, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE, THE FINELY TRAINED DENTISTS, ESTHETICIANS, AND STAFF AT DAVIS & BEYER WORK HARD TO MAKE THEIR PATIENTS FEEL LIKE FAMILY. With many decades of service to Venice, Davis & Beyer has deep roots in our community, and it shows. The thriving practice offers dentistry in all its forms—from simple cleanings to cutting edge cosmetic, dental implants and restorative dental work—as well as exceptional facial and spa ser-

“MY GOAL IS TO MAKE MY PATIENTS FEEL GOOD ABOUT THEIR TEETH.”

vices. Davis & Beyer patients can always count on being treated with the latest technology, innovations in tooth

Dr. Brent Beyer, DDS

and skin care, and the friendliness and attention that has made the practice an award-winning leader in our region.

At Davis & Beyer, patients’ health and needs always come first. It’s a team effort at this elite practice, one that results in gorgeous skin and beautiful smiles.

Dr. Brent Beyer DDS Dr. Beyer joined the practice in 1995, when it was Higel & Davis. The history of the practice is of interest to Dr. Beyer, as it shows how long excellent dentistry has been practiced by Davis & Beyer.

“We were founded in the 1950s by Dr. Duke of the Duke family who owned Duke’s Garden Center,” Dr. Beyer explains. “In the 1960s as Dr. Duke’s practice grew, Dr. Duke’s nephew, Dr. Higel, joined the practice. Dr. Higel’s family helped establish Venice and has been in the region since the 1800s. In 1988, Dr. Higel brought in Dr. Davis, and then I joined, and the rest is history. Our practice has always had a clear philosophy. Simply put, we do our very best for each and every individual who comes to us for care. We treat our older patients as we would treat our parents; like family. That’s our philosophy. Based on our patient loyalty, it absolutely works. Our patients often tell their friends about their good experience, and word of mouth has always been great to us.”

Father of four adult sons and married to Rhonda, Dr. Beyer enjoys travel and sports—he played football during his undergraduate years at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, and one of his sons played minor league baseball for the Detroit Tigers.

“My goal is to make my patients feel good about their teeth,” says Dr. Beyer, a cosmetic and implant dentist.

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Dr. Charles Davis DDS As with all of the dentists and staff at Davis & Beyer, Dr. Davis stays ahead of the technological curve to keep the practice at the very cutting edge of new treatments and procedures. To that end, he is always looking to invest in the equipment needed to provide the best dental care available in our region.

“We have a motto at Davis & Beyer,” Dr. Davis explains. “It’s ‘Excellence By Choice.’ We practice excellence because we choose to. We each work hard everyday to stay abreast of breakthroughs in our fields, master the new technologies, and use them to improve our patients’ teeth and skin. We take good care of our staff as well. It’s why we have

Dr. Charles Davis, DDS

Dr. Davis uses cutting edge technology to treat patients at Davis & Beyer.

Stacey Lesser, standing, and Christine Johns seated.

patients who have been coming to us for over 30 years, and why so many of our staff stay with us for decades. We care about each other as much as we do our patients. When you come to Davis & Beyer for treatment, you really will experience a total team effort.”

Dr. Davis has three daughters—one in dental school—and he enjoys outdoor adventures like boating and scuba diving with his ‘better half’, Janel. He provides IV sedation for patient comfort and enjoys using the latest dental technology to provide the very best outcomes for the patients in his care. Among the technologies employed at Davis & Beyer are 3-D scanners, 3-D printers, an on-site mill for making crowns, intra-oral cameras, and much more.

“Our equipment is top-of-the-line,” Dr. Davis explains. “We use the X-Nav. It integrates a 3-D CAT scan of a patient’s teeth so that we are able to make our treatments absolutely precise, to within a fraction of a millimeter. The X-Nav is like a GPS system for my surgical drill. It places everything I do with extreme precision. I followed the technology in development for years and bought it as soon as the FDA approved it.

That’s what we do here at Davis & Beyer. We strive to offer our patients the very best in every way.”

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“WE REALLY LOVE IT HERE. AND WE LOVE OUR PHILOSOPHY OF TRULY TREATING OUR PATIENTS LIKE FAMILY.” Dr. Frank Lewicki, DMD

Dr. Frank Lewicki DMD

Covid Protocols To address Covid-19, Davis & Beyer has

The most recent addition to the storied Davis & Beyer practice, Dr. Frank

made many changes to its office and

Lewicki’s emphasis is in restorative dentistry, focusing on helping patients with

practice. Investments have been made in

dental issues that can leave them embarrassed to smile at all. “What I enjoy

air purifiers and doors have been installed

best about being at Davis & Beyer,” Dr. Lewicki says, “is the opportunity to help

in all treatment rooms. Special attention

people regain their confidence and sense of well-being. A job well done to me is

was paid to ventilation; all of the work was

when the work is finished and the patient sees their new smile for the first time.

done during the April statewide lockdown.

They are so happy and confident that they just smile and smile. In that sense, I

The doctors and staff are equipped with full

simply love making my patients smile.”

PPE including N-95 masks and face shields.

Married to Lauren, Dr. Lewicki is father to triplets—Brooke, Luke and Jake— now ten years old. He and his wife enjoy going to the gym and running.

Patients wait in the their vehicles until their rooms are ready, and once called in, are pro-

A graduate of Tufts University in Boston, Dr. Lewicki first went to work in den-

vided with masks. Temperatures are taken

tistry on Cape Cod. But the cold winters sent him and Lauren fleeing for Florida.

and all CDC guidelines are carefully fol-

“We were snowed in for four days on Cape Cod,” Dr. Lewicki says and laughs.

lowed. High-risk individuals are encouraged

“It wasn’t long before we joined Davis & Beyer. We really love it here. And we

to call ahead and speak with the doctors.

love our philosophy of truly treating our patients like family.”

Davis & Beyer is concerned and attentive to the health and safety of all of its patients, as

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

The Chalk Festival THIS VERY POPULAR INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL IS SCHEDULED TO BE HELD THE WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 13 - 15 AT THE VENICE AIRPORT

ARTICLE DENISE KOWAL PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHANIE SNOW PHOTOGRAPHY

THIS YEAR’S MUCH ANTICIPATED CHALK FESTIVAL IS TEN-

Massachusetts shortly thereafter. He remained passionate

TATIVELY SCHEDULED AT THE VENICE AIRPORT NOVEMBER

about the art form for the rest of his life.

13-15, 2020, DEPENDING ON THE HEALTH SITUATION AND

Then in the 1980s, an American artist named Kurt Wenner, while

GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS (check Chalkfestival.org for

trying to make a living studying classical drawing in Italy, became

the latest information). The Chalk Festival has grown since its

the first American Madonnari. Wenner was instrumental in help-

inception into an international, once-a-year opportunity for visitors

ing the festival in Grazie di Curtatone survive. His pavement art

to become an integral part of the creative process. From start to

expanded as he went on to invent the 3D pavement art which

finish, spectators witness the largest gathering of renowned pave-

was documented by the National Geographic Society in 1985.

ment artists perform using the runway surface as a canvas to cre-

Wenner started the first festival in the US, and along with the

ate oversized masterpieces in chalk.

festival in Italy, was instrumental in transforming pavement perfor-

This pavement performance art form as we know it today primar-

mance art into a worldwide phenomenon.

ily originated in Italy during the 16th century. There these artists are

Starting in 2007, the Chalk Festival (encompassing the Sarasota

called ‘Madonnari.’ After World War II, Madonnari art went on the

Chalk Festival and the Venice Chalk Festival) has hosted the larg-

decline, so in the 1970s the remaining small number of Madonnari

est gathering of world-renowned pavement artists and features

became the first to start the International Madonnari Festival in

the most 3D pavement paintings ever created in one location. It

Grazie di Curtatone in northern Italy.

became the first international pavement art festival in the USA in

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2010. Originating in Sarasota, the festival moved to Venice in 2014 and now performs in both Venice and Sarasota.

The artists travel here from all over the world and create 12’ x 12’ or larger 2D chalk paintings over the course of three days, Friday through Sunday. Viewing the finished work is best on Sunday and Monday, but to watch the process and meet the artists it is best to attend Friday or Saturday.

The artists who create 3D pavement paintings invite festival spectators to step directly onto their artwork. These 3D works are generally completed by opening day. By stepping onto the painting, spectators become a part of the illusion when photographed. The artists come up with intricate ideas that make images, and the ground, appears to dip or rise when viewed from particular vantage points.

The festival also invites anyone of any skill level to sign up as an artist and work alongside the professionals. No other cultural organization offers an opportunity the public to work alongside renowned artists better than this festival, giving novice pavement and student artists a truly unique experience.

The Pavement Music Festival portion of the festival features musicians throughout the event and has a dance floor. All kinds of beverage and food trucks are also on hand. There is an interactive family art areas to inspire the ‘Young

and

Young-at-Heart’

to

create

impromptu mini-masterpieces or scribbles.

“THE ARTISTS WHO CREATE 3D PAVEMENT PAINTINGS INVITE FESTIVAL SPECTATORS TO STEP DIRECTLY ONTO THEIR ARTWORK.”

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The festival is managed entirely by volunteers—even the director, Denise Kowal, is a volunteer—this non-profit organization strives to bring a global community of culture enthusiasts together who value the work involved to make and share memorable experiences.

Winning Sarasota Magazine’s Readers Choice Award for Best Event in Sarasota County from 2012-2017 and SRQ Magazine’s Readers Choice Award for Best of SRQ Local 2012-2015, as well as setting world records, it is no surprise that during any given year, the festival attracted over 200,000 visitors during its time in Sarasota and upward of 50,000 visitors to Venice, with an estimated economic impact in the millions. The Festival is always looking for new artists, volunteers, and sponsors to participate in this exceptional community event.

Artistic expression is something that can be found in every culture from every point in history. Expression through creation is a fundamental part of the human existence, and is a powerful force for binding people together.

The 16th century Italian street artists known as the ‘Madonnari’ were vagabonds who traveled from festival to festival, often acting as the visual counterparts of minstrels.

They made their living from coins tossed into a collection plate beside their artwork, a tradition that is continued at the chalk festival by placing containers beside the artists’ work. However, the difference here is that the money goes towards the festival’s survival, and the artist who collects the most coins receives our People’s Choice Cash Award.

Traditionally, chalk drawings have a religious theme. In fact, that is where the Madonnari get their name; the word is derived from Madonna. The traditional Madonnari traveled from town to town creating small-scale chalk drawing with limited materials. They used chalk, brick, charcoal, and colored stones as their medium, and earned a meager living.

World War II and the desolation it brought with it saw a great reduction in the number of Madonnari, and a greatly diminished number continued chalking until the 1980s.

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When

the

International

Street

Painting

Festival in Grazie de Curtatone Italy started, the Madonnari finally began to get the attention and acknowledgement they deserved. It was then that their art became a worldwide phenomenon, and art students from all over Europe traveled to Italy to learn the art.

Admission: 12 years and younger are free, parking is free. Friday $10 admission (great time to see the 3D before the crowds and watch the beginning of the traditional 12’x12’ installations being started.) Saturday $15 Adult $10 Stude nt (artwork is about 1/2 - 2/3 done with artists working in their spaces) Sunday $20 Adult $15 S tudent (artwork is being completed throughout the day) Monday $15 Adult $10 Student admission FREE Veteran with ID (viewing day). SAVE and purchase a 4-day unlimited pass for $35 Chalk Festival Main Office, 200 Base Avenue East, Venice. 941.488.8877. Chalkfestival.org

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