Business Connections 2022 - A guide to the local businesses of Southwest Florida
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1975 Tamiami Trail S. • 941-493-1911 • reflectionsingold.com Maggio's advice for young people wanting to enter the jewelry profession is to recognize nothing in life is promised. "Think outside the box and go with your heart on whatever you do." Maggio followed his heart and made a rock-solid choice. He grew up in the family business and realized when he was 24 that he had a passion for it. "I enjoy creating unique custom jewelry." Vice president, Reflections in Gold Tony Maggio 619 U.S. Highway 41 Bypass N. • 941-303-6700 • leathercornerfurniture.com Lancaster began his career in the furniture industry in 1990 and said consumers are looking for more durable furniture, like pieces made of leather, which aren't going to have serious issues. His greatest accomplishment was fulfilling his lifelong dream of opening his own business in his home community. He advises young people to live their dreams too. "Serve your customers. Promise only what you can deliver." Owner, Leather Corner Calvin Lancaster 101 W. Venice Ave. • 941-484-1855 • cafevenicerestaurantandbar.com Restaurant work is in Kropac's blood. She has never done anything else – or wanted to do anything else. She said her establishment is like a "Cheers" bar where everybody knows your name. "I meet a lot of great people. I enjoy working in the restaurant and giving back to the community." Owner, Café Venice Kay Kropac 1500 E. Venice Ave., Suite 204 • 941-484-1444 • coastalfamilymd.com Dr. Maule has worked in medical centers since age 16. "Medicine is changing towards precision medicine, which views each patient as their own unique individual. We determine their baseline health through labs and genetic risk factors and develop personalized treatment plans to modify their specific risks for disease." She said there is great potential to cure diseases through preventative medicine and advancements, such as using stem cells. Owner, Coastal Family Medicine Cynthia Maule, MD 619 U.S. Highway 41 Bypass N. • 941-303-6700 • leathercornerfurniture.com Calvin Lancaster 101 W. Venice Ave. • 941-484-1855 • cafevenicerestaurantandbar.com Restaurant work is in Kropac's blood. She has never done anything else – or wanted to do anything else. She said her establishment is like a "Cheers" bar where everybody knows your name. "I meet a lot of great people. I enjoy working in the restaurant and giving back to the community." Owner, Café Venice Kay Kropac 619 U.S. Highway 41 Bypass N. • 941-303-6700 • leathercornerfurniture.com 1975 Tamiami Trail S. • 941-493-1911 • reflectionsingold.com August 2022 | Business Connections TOP 40 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS 43