newsbriefs Wonder Gardens Celebrates 80th Anniversary
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wo events will mark the Everglades Wonder Gardens’ celebration of its 80th anniversary in Bonita Springs. Moonshine and Music will feature live music, light refreshments, animal encounters and other activities that recall the bootlegging history of the venue’s founders Bill and Lester Piper from 5 to 7 p.m., February 19. A celebration will follow the next two days that includes the reading of a proclamation by Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson at 1 p.m. and an educational alligator feeding session at 2 p.m., both on February 20. Attendees can enjoy animal encounters from Bird Gardens of Naples, face painting, anniversary-themed coloring sheets, period games that were popular in 1936 when the Wonder Gardens was founded, a visit from their flamingo mascot and birthday cake served at noon on both days. The 3.5-acre botanical jungle features exhibits of tropical birds and reptiles, including a flamingo pond, alligator pool with 37 alligators, duck ponds, aviary, turtle and tortoise exhibits, butterfly garden, bromeliad garden, orchid trail and gift shop. Cost: $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers for Moonshine and Music tickets. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7 for children for regular admission. Location: 2710 Old 41 Rd. For more information or tickets, call 239-992-2591 or visit EvergladesWonderGardens.com by Feb. 17 (Tickets will not be available at the door).
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Balanced Health Concierge Opens on Marco Island
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alanced Health Concierge LLC is a new, people-centered integrative medical facility at 19 Bald Eagle Drive, Suite B, on Marco Island, that includes most forms of therapies (L-R) Scott Francis, Dr. Ken Kochler, and healing modalities Brad Ferringo in a yearly concierge membership. They will hold a grand opening event from 6 to 8 p.m., February 10, with refreshments, activities for all ages, demonstrations and a raffle for a VIP membership. Instead of incurring the expense of a private concierge doctor, clients can invest in their improved health with both private physicians and wellness included in a yearly membership. The company expects that their unique system can help resolve such issues as stress, fatigue, brain and autoimmune function, hormone and thyroid imbalance, adrenal fatigue, poor digestion and sleeping, chronic inflammation, mood and energy, Lyme disease, joint pain, fibromyalgia and metal toxicity. The staff includes Medical Director Ken Kochler, a doctor of osteopathic medicine; Business Manager Brad Ferringo, a natural doctor, Clinic Manager Scott Francis, a certified physician’s assistant, and others, providing nutrition; mainstream, functional, naturopathic and homeopathic medicine; telemedicine; acupuncture; bioidentical hormones; anti-aging, diet and lifestyle programs; full-body detoxification; and stress management. House calls will also be available.
For more information or to make an appointment, email info@BalancedHealthConcierge.com or visit BalancedHealthConcierge.com. See ad, page 62.