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Decades of Experience State of the art care for Prostate, Bladder and Kidney Diseases 941-485-3351 (24Hr) VeniceUrology.com 842 Sunset Lake Blvd., Ste 403, Venice Female Urology • Voiding Dysfunction • Urodynamics • UTI Prostate Enlargement • BPH • Male & Female Incontinence • Kidney Stones Prostate Cancer • Bladder Cancer • Kidney Cancer • Endoscopic Surgery Laparoscopic Surgery • Laser Surgery Brachytherapy/Seed Implantation Robotic Surgery • Percutaneous Surgery ESWL (shockwave therapy) • Blue Light Cystoscopy Now Featuring REZUM adno=3818159-1 Thomas J. Ruane, M.D. Practicing since 1992 Jeffrey Spencer, M.D. Practicing since 2019 Carl G.Klutke, M.D. Practicing since 1989 Gregory M. Lomas, M.D. Practicing since 1991 adno=3816285-1 DON'T LET THE SUN SET ON YOUR CHANCE TO OWN YOUR OWN SLICE OF PARADISE Discover Paradise in beautiful Venice and surrounding areas. Award winning Realtors, Joanne and Bill Sweeney will make your Real Estate Buying or Selling experience an enjoyment. Joanne and Bill consider it their obligation and pleasure to exceed your expectations when buying or selling your home. They are Berkshire Hathaway Realtors, so they offer additional services for you such as title searches, mortgages, insurance, and relocation. Call Joanne and Bill today for a comprehensive consultation to sell your home or buy a piece of Paradise! 1500 E. Venice Ave., Ste 303 Venice, FL 34292 (941)408-5874 Joanne Sweeney Realtor® PLLC jjvenicerealtor@gmail.com (941)323-5496 Bill Sweeney Realtor® billsweeney@bhhsfl oridarealty.net In-kind donations were received from: Venice Print Center, Nancy's Concierge, Endureed, RFQ International, J2 Solutions, Inc., Willis Smith, Burnett Painting, Construction Rental and Martha Pike. A ribbon cutting took place in late September, when the Leadership Class, EasterSeals/ InStride, and other guests were treated by a client of InStride who provided a demonstration using the new enhancements. "This gives our clients a fuller sensory experience to prepare their bodies and minds for challenges that will lead to improved skills development," occupational therapist Cynthia Kirchberg said of the project. To learn more about Leadership Venice, visit venicechamber.com. FOCUS ON VENICE Focus on Venice is a community immersion program for new residents, seniors or anyone who would like to have an in-depth knowledge of the Venice community. Various topics are covered over lunch, every other week for seven weeks. All sessions will be held at the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce. This is an opportunity to network with your peers and get close to the leaders who are instrumental in making things happen. Cost to attend the program is $195 and includes all lunches. Non-Chamber members are welcome. For more information, contact Barbara Hines at bhines@ venicechamber.com or call 941- 800-1482. Venice Area Chamber of Commerce UPCOMING EVENTS NON-PROFIT RALLY Friday, Jan. 21 Are you interested in learning about the many non-profit organizations serving the greater Venice area? Come explore the many opportunities there are to give of your time, talent, and/or treasure and support non-profits. For more information, contact Debra Mattar at dmattar@venicechamber.com or call 941-800-1489. 2021 LET IT GLOW: Holiday Lights Contest There's nothing better than seeing twinkling lights during the holiday season… other than winning a cash prize for decking out your business with lights and décor in the Let it Glow: Holiday Lights Contest presented by the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce and powered by the Venice Gondolier. The public can cast votes for the business with the best holiday lights and décor from Dec. 8-30. For more information, contact Charleen Myers at cmyers@venicechamber.com or call 941-800-1491. RIDING continued from page 48 Staff Report DISCOVER VENICE 2021-2022 50

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