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Don’t Back Down From Back Pain
Taveta Grant is a relationship consultant who also teaches courses on personal growth, meditation and understanding human existence. She’s operated her own consulting business for more than 30 years. “I have a master’s degree in computer science and worked in the health care field for a while,” Taveta relates. “Eventually, I changed my career direction into philosophy, metaphysics and coaching […] The post Don’t Back Down From Back Pain first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Ringling Museum showcases two major art exhibitions
Art lovers now have the opportunity to view the works of some of the best artists in the Tampa Bay region through a partnership of five museums. “Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration” is an exhibition taking place at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art; the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg; Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of […] The post Ringling Museum showcases two major art exhibitions first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Don’t make these mistakes with Florida’s fall flowers
ArtisTree has worked through 34 Florida fall seasons — and each year, we see the same planting mistakes being made. We suspect it’s because summer-weary homeowners are ready to plunge into all that’s fall: football, apple cider and yellow mums. In their zeal, they dash to big-box nurseries to fill their flower beds, only to have regrets later. ArtisTree Plantopinions […] The post Don’t make these mistakes with Florida’s fall flowers first appeared on Town Chronicle.
We live where you can find the Keys to paradise
The Florida Keys offers a lifestyle unlike any other in the United States. Don’t get me wrong: There is beauty to be found in each state. Seek and ye shall find. Do you like mountains, hiking, fishing trout streams in the wilderness? Montana, Idaho, Colorado and other western states offer plenty of opportunities. How about deserts? Many can be found […] The post We live where you can find the Keys to paradise first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Luxury amenities now open in Everly at Wellen Park
Residents of Everly, Wellen Park’s first custom home neighborhood, are enjoying a lifestyle with luxury waterfront amenities, complete with stunning sunsets over the 50-acre lake. Wellen Park celebrated the completion of the amenity campus with a special resident preview event in early September. “Residents are excited about the grand opening of the amenities, and they are looking forward to meeting […] The post Luxury amenities now open in Everly at Wellen Park first appeared on Town Chronicle.
NORTH PORT NEWS
Career Connect event links job seekers with local employers Join the city of North Port’s Economic Development Division for its inaugural Career Connect Job Fair on Oct. 17. This exciting event will take place from 1-4 p.m. at the George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with numerous local employers, including […] The post NORTH PORT NEWS first appeared on Town Chronicle.
FARMERS/GREEN MARKETS
The Phillippi Farmhouse Market is open from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. More than 50 vendors of locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, herbs, hanging baskets, shrubs and cut flowers, plus baked goods, barbecue, arts and crafts and live music. Continues Wednesdays through April. Free. www.farmhousemarket.org. The Shop Local North Port Market takes place from […] The post FARMERS/GREEN MARKETS first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Wellen Park Rotary Club’s Thanksgiving project is now underway
Last year, the Rotary Club at Wellen Park helped give 100 families a proper Thanksgiving dinner. This year, the club is aiming for 150. The Rotary Club at Wellen Park is again partnering with the Wellen Park Welcome Center and Awaken Church Food Pantry for the Thanks4giving fundraiser. The service project began Oct. 1 and continues until Nov. 19. “Wellen […] The post Wellen Park Rotary Club’s Thanksgiving project is now underway first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Butterfly Club is Spreading Its Wings
Kate Nixon joked that, somehow, she acquired the reputation as the “butterfly lady.” She, along with Sue Kohnowich, both residents of the Grand Palm neighborhood in Wellen Park, have organized the upcoming “The First GP Plant & Seed & Starts Swap” on Nov. 9 at the Social Club in Grand Palm. Both ladies created the Grand Palm Butterfly Club to […] The post Butterfly Club is Spreading Its Wings first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Michael Uslan: The ordinary guy who rescued Batman
Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved comic books. He loved them so much, he started collecting them at a young age. By the time he graduated high school, he had amassed more than 30,000 of them. I know there are a lot of you older moms and dads out there (mine would’ve fit the bill) who […] The post Michael Uslan: The ordinary guy who rescued Batman first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Cruising into history
A 93-year-old wooden yacht on which five presidents once set off, is now docked in Jupiter Inlet. It has been meticulously restored to its original splendor and is ready for others to cruise into history. The presidential yacht Honey Fitz is offering luxury, high-end cruises. Passengers can step back in time to its heyday from 1960 to 1963 when President […] The post Cruising into history first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Dining Here & There
I had just attended one of the Sarasota County Connect workshops in Wellen Park’s Solis Hall and was walking back to my car when the scent hit me. I didn’t know what was cooking inside Acqua Pazza Coastal Italian Restaurant as I passed by, but it sure was enticing. A server who was standing outside said hello, and I confessed […] The post Dining Here & There first appeared on Town Chronicle.
North Port News
Vendors wanted for community yard sales North Port Parks & Recreation Department invites vendors, crafters and artisans to participate in the upcoming Community Yard Sales series, scheduled from 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 21 and Nov. 8. These events will be held at the City Center Front Green, conveniently located by City Hall at 4970 City Hall Blvd., North Port. This is […] The post North Port News first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Asolo Rep, FST awarded grants
Asolo Repertory Theatre and Florida Studio Theatre have received grants from separate foundations totaling $30,000. Asolo Rep has received a $25,000 grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation designated towards the construction steel needed for the framework of Asolo Rep’s new costume storage facility. This storage facility aims to catalog and preserve the theater’s collection of one-of-a-kind pieces […] The post Asolo Rep, FST awarded grants first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Wet weather advice for Florida drivers
As summertime downpours seemingly become a daily occurrence, particularly during the afternoon/evening commute hours, AAA is issuing some important safety reminders for Florida drivers. “While strong downpours can limit visibility, the wet pavement can act as a slip-and-slide for your car,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Pay close attention to afternoon weather reports and adjust […] The post Wet weather advice for Florida drivers first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Soléa at Wellen Park welcomes first residents
Wellen Park introduced its newest lifestyle option with the August opening of Soléa Wellen Park, a maintenance-free apartment community with private amenities for active adults 55 and over. The country club-style clubhouse and first phase of Soléa’s four-story residential building are now complete and were ready to welcome the first renters in mid-August. “Our future residents are excited for this […] The post Soléa at Wellen Park welcomes first residents first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Oktoberfest coming to Downtown Wellen
Cue the oompahs and accordions, roll out the barrels, grab your lederhosen and get ready to strut your stuff during the “Chicken Dance.” Oktoberfest is coming to Wellen Park! The inaugural event will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Great Lawn in Downtown Wellen. Celebrating beer and brats, pretzels and polka, and time-honored Bavarian […] The post Oktoberfest coming to Downtown Wellen first appeared on Town Chronicle.
Voting for the Future
In 1960, a year after North Port became a city, the U.S. Census counted 178 residents occupying its 104 square miles of scrubland, pines and palmettos. Today, it’s the second-fastest growing city in America, with a population zooming past 90,000 — and 100,000 on the horizon,hori inevitable as the sunrise. Wellen Park alone is expected to push the tally to […] The post Voting for the Future first appeared on Town Chronicle.
FST’s improv shows put the audience in the driver’s seat
When audiences attend a theater performance, usually the show is scripted, directed and rehearsed. Florida Studio Theater has been turning that traditional concept on its ear this summer with a series of improvisational shows. And audiences, though tenuous at first, seem to embrace it — some would say, love it. “We just had a new show open up this summer […] The post FST’s improv shows put the audience in the driver’s seat first appeared on Town Chronicle.
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