Wellen Park continues to grow its vision and footprint in South Sarasota County. Developers last week announced plans for Everly, the first multi-homebuilder neighborhood there. 

“Everly expands the homebuying opportunities and custom choices in our community while offering an incredible social lifestyle focused on community connections and a waterfront vibe,” said Wellen Park President Rick Severance. “Residents will enjoy exceptional lakefront amenities, an elegant social hall, and the on-site conveniences of a fitness center, a resort pool and private cabanas – all with spectacular sunset views. Residents will also have access to pickleball courts and a chip-and-putt golf facility.” 

John Cannon Homes, Lee Wetherington Homes and Neal Signature Homes will all build custom homes on 75- and 85-foot homesites in the community, and upscale residences will be built on 62-foot sites from Homes by WestBay. Builders have already started presales and six model homes are under construction.

The community is being marketed as luxury real estate with amenities including a clubhouse and fitness center with a poolside veranda. That will also had a social hall with a kitchen and reception area, as well as an outdoor firepit. A community area will also have a fishing platform, event lawn and dog park.

John Cannon Homes’ model will be from its Warrina line, with a three-bedroom, three-bath home with more than 3,400 square feet under air and an 850-square-foot covered lanai.

Lee Wetherington Homes will have two models, the Caravel and the Haven. The Caravel will showcase coastal contemporary style. Both homes will show speciality rooms including a library, media room, pool room and primary spa bath. The builder will construct one- and two-story homes in Everly with 3,200 to 4,000 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and up to four-and-a-half baths and three-care garages.

Neal Signature Homes, meanwhile, plans to build homes with 2,562 to 4,214 square feet with various structural options for consumers.

Homes by WestBay will showcase open floor plans in its two-story Gasparilla BII model home,  which will include beamed and tray ceilings, stone-accented walls, a gas fireplace and a ship lap, along with a bonus room on the second floor.

Rendering courtesy Wellen Park: Wellen Park has introduced EVERLY, a gated neighborhood of luxury single-family homes with private amenities and select homesites along a 50-acre lake for prime sunset views.

S-One Holdings Corporation, a global company headquartered in Sarasota with a focus on the digital imaging industry, has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list. Additionally, S-One has been named as a winner to a special category Medium to Large Employee size 100-499. The list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility. "We are honored to be a winner of Inc’s 2023 Best Workplaces and are proud that our team members consider S-One a great place to work," stated S-One Co-Founder Art Lambert. "Our people are at the heart of our company. Their diverse talent, perspectives, loyalty, and selfless service create a unique company culture unlike any other." After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected over 500 honorees this year. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization’s benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking. “Being named to Best Workplaces is an honor that only a small fraction of companies have been able to claim,” said Inc. Editor-in-Chief Scott Omelianuk. “Proving to the world that you’re a magnet for talent and have a culture that keeps teams engaged, productive, and proud to come to work is a truly remarkable achievement.” 

Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, pain management, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, recently celebrated the completion of its 500th robotic knee replacement procedure. Coastal Orthopedics has been performing outpatient knee replacement surgeries since 2014. In an effort to expand its outpatient knee replacement surgery offerings, in October 2021, Coastal Orthopedics became the first practice in the region to offer Stryker’s Mako Robotic-Arm assisted total and partial knee replacement procedures at an outpatient surgery center. Robotic-arm assisted surgery offers the potential for a higher level of patient-specific implant alignment and positioning. The technology allows surgeons to create a 3D plan and perform surgery using a surgeon controlled robotic-arm that helps execute the procedure with a high degree of accuracy. Mako SmartRobotics™ consists of three unique components – 3D CT-based planning, AccuStop™ haptic technology and insightful data analytics. In clinical studies, Mako Total and Partial Knee demonstrated the potential for patients to experience less pain, less need for opiate analgesics, less need for inpatient physical therapy, reduction in length of hospital stay, improved knee flexion and soft tissue protection in comparison to manual techniques. The technology also allows surgeons to cut less, which can result in less soft tissue damage and greater bone preservation. Following the personalized pre-operative plan, the surgeon guides the robotic-arm during bone preparation to execute the predetermined surgical plan and to position the implant. By selectively targeting only the part of the knee damaged by osteoarthritis, surgeons can resurface the diseased portion of the knee while helping to spare the healthy bone and ligaments surrounding the knee joint. Studies have shown robotic-arm assisted partial knee replacement is two to three times more accurate than manual partial knee replacement procedures. For patients at Coastal Orthopedics, robotic-arm assisted surgery provides a new level of precision that can take surgical outcomes to an even higher level. It also allows them to take advantage of the latest innovations in health care right here in the community, without the added expenses of traveling to a teaching center or university. 

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JMX Brands, the leading retailer of Amish furniture at dutchcrafters.com, is pleased to announce the company has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Frank G. Berlin Sr. Small Business Award in the category of Medium Business of the Year. JMX Brands is one of three finalists in the Medium Business category. The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) has announced 27 finalists in nine categories. Winners will be announced at the 2023 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards luncheon presented by the Herald-Tribune at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Friday, June 23. More than 115 applications were received for the nine award categories, compared to 68 and 67 applicants in the previous two years. The finalists in all nine categories are judged on several criteria, including innovation of product or service, business growth, and their contributions to the community. In addition to the nine businesses announced as finalists for small, medium and large business categories, another18 companies were selected as finalists for awards recognizing their companies’ contributions in community impact, minority business, non-profit business, rising star, woman-owned business, and workforce development and innovation awards. To register for the 2023 Small Business Awards luncheon, visit the Sarasota Chamber's website event page. 

Quick access to the Intercoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico make this new Nokomis waterfront listing a boater’s paradise.Located at 516 Tamiami Trail South, Unit #402, in the Harbor Villas of Dona Bay, the property includes a deeded 36-foot boat slip, water, electric and mesmerizing waterfront views. Only 18 units compose the pet-friendly community, offering maintenance-free resort living with a heated saltwater pool and spa, club room, fitness room and kayak launch. This unit comes with a spacious storage space and two secured under-building parking spaces. Listed by the Kotaska Team of RE/MAX Alliance Group for $999,000, the unit has 2,158 square feet under air, three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and an expansive great room design with spectacular sunset views from the great room, dining room and open-air balcony. It is beautifully finished with crown molding, tile, granite countertops, newer Rev Wood laminate flooring, California Closets and upgraded lights, fans and fixtures. The spacious kitchen is a chef's delight with sparkling granite countertops, GE Monogram stainless steel five-burner cooktop, built-in microwave and oven, side-by-side counter-depth refrigerator, dishwasher, breakfast bar, painted cabinets with roll out shelves, travertine backsplash, dual bowl sink and separate bar sink. The Owner’s Suite, also featuring gorgeous water views, offers balcony access, a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath with spa tub, frameless glass shower and dual sinks. The two separate ensuite guest bedrooms and baths provide privacy and space for guests. Ideally located, the property is minutes from the beaches, historic Venice dining and boutique shopping, Centennial Park, the farmer’s market and local events. More information, please visit 516 TAMIAMI #402 – $999,000 (mlsmatrix.com) or contact Kotaska Team member Jim Lorenz at (941) 308-3809 or JamesLorenz.Venice@gmail.com. The Kotaska Team is based in the RE/MAX Alliance Group Sarasota office at 2000 Webber Street, Sarasota, Florida 34239. Dennis and Terri Kotaska can be reached at reached at (941) 907-8207, or visit their website at www.SarasotaHousing.com. 

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EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL (ECCS) was founded in 1959 and opened its doors to 54 students in 1st through 4th grade with two Sisters of St. Benedict as teachers, Sister Helen and Sister Lucy. Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School is the only Catholic elementary school in Venice and has served its parish and local Venice families with quality education for over 60 years. Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School is home to 262 students in Pre-Kindergarten (3s and 4s) through 8th grade. Our school serves as a partnership with teachers, parents, families and feeder parishes in reinforcing morality, spirituality, and other Christian values in the faith-filled teaching process. We adhere to best instructional practices, current curriculum, latest technology, and hire quality teachers. Of our 35 teachers, 12 teachers have Master’s Degrees in their field of study or in Educational Leadership and 12 teachers hold certifications in ESE, ESOL, or Gifted.

Our programs and curriculum are accredited by The Florida Catholic Conference and we follow the guidelines for the Florida State Standards. Epiphany follows a STREAM Curriculum which is an interdisciplinary, standards-based model that integrates science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Educational specialist teachers complement the classroom teacher in the areas of: music, Spanish, technology, library, Art, and Physical Education. We offer a variety of athletic, artistic, and educational competitive teams and clubs. Community service is an integral part of our daily lives and we offer a number of outreach programs organized and completed by our students. We believe all students have the capacity to learn in an environment that fosters academic excellence through diversified instruction. Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School offers a safe and nurturing environment for our students.

School’s Mission

Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School provides excellence in Catholic education which nurtures a loving relationship with God and builds a caring community that serves others. How are we living out this mission at Epiphany? We offer advanced math and Spanish classes in our middle school which can lead to high school credit. Daily Religion class and weekly school-wide Mass. School-wide service or donation projects. National Junior Honor Society—open to 6-8th graders who meet the GPA requirement and the standard for service, leadership, citizenship, and character. Young Marines— is a national youth program for boys and girls, ages eight through high school graduation, focused on leadership, citizenship through community service, self-discipline, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. 

EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL - 316 Sarasota St. Venice, FL 34285 - ecstigers.com - Admissions Director: Andrea Mitchell, email: mitchell@ecstigers.com, phone: 941-488-2215 - Director of Development: Leah Mihm, email: mihm@ecstigers.com, phone: 941-6

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Neal Land & Neighborhoods announces a new master-planned community in development named Vistera of Venice. Spanning over 300 acres, the gated community will be centrally located on Laurel Road, just over a mile east of Interstate 75 (I-75). Phase one of the two-phase development is expected to be completed this summer. Neal Land & Neighborhoods is an award-winning land development organization in Southwest Florida. Vistera of Venice will be a mixed-use development with a planned 582 single-family homes. Phase one will incorporate single-family homes from acclaimed home builders David Weekley Homes, M/I Homes and Neal Communities, starting in the high $400’s. The new community is designed to offer active living amenities and proximity to a variety of outdoor recreation and activities. Over half of the community will consist of lakes, wetlands, and open green areas. Vistera of Venice is currently generating an early waitlist through its VIP list as pre-sales are expected to begin this summer. Development completion for the master-planned community is estimated for the end of 2024. The community’s amenity center will include a fitness center, a game room and lounge, a pool, a hammock park, free community bikes and an event lawn. To learn more about Vistera of Venice, visit www.visteravenice.com. 

Made From Scratch | The dynamic duo of Frank Imbarlina and Melissa Louty serve up homemade delicacies at Two Chefs on Hillview, May/June 2023. 

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