Executive Director, The Goldton at Venice
(941) 259-6412 • atlasseniorliving.com/the-goldton-at-venice/
With 20 years of working with seniors, Laura Blakeman has made her way from Activities
assistant all the way to her current role of Executive Director at the new luxury senior
living facility; The Goldton at Venice. Throughout all this Blakeman says what she enjoys
most about her role is that, "It is an honor and a privilege to help families and individuals
decide on a community to live and enjoy their lives. It is so wonderful to see friendships
blossom and lives enriched."
Laura Blakeman
(941) 484-8107 • improvemyagility.com
Sean Ellis, DPT
Chief Executive Officer, Classic Creations in diamonds & gold
(941) 497-6331 • ClassicCreationsJewelers.com
Evan adds laughter to our days and sparkle to our jewelry. He first started to learn the
jewelry industry at around 7 years old, spending his time out of school at the family store.
In the years since, Evan has earned a stellar reputation for his talent and expertise. He
planned and designed the Classic Creations freestanding building, where traffic and
sales have increased over 5 times since opening the doors in 2010. He's humbled and
grateful to be recognized among these Venice icons!
Evan Duke
(941) 484-6722 • foxfurniturevenicefl.com
Margie Fox Pierre
Clinical Director, Agility Physical Therapy
Dr. Ellis, Clinical Director at Agility Physical Therapy, praises three fellow physical
therapists as being the most influential people in his career - as he can't choose just one!
Alan Dalton, MPT, OCS, for his clinical and managerial expertise; his wife Autumn Ellis,
DPT, for helping him grow in all aspects of life; and David Osmond, PTA, "he's a skilled
communicator who's helped me improve my own communication skills and has taught
me how to be a more empathetic listener."
Co-owner and Buyer, Fox Furniture
Family-owned Fox Furniture has been in business since 1961. Co-manager Margie
Fox Pierre helps her brother-in-law David Fiederer run the store. She says they are so
grateful for their employees and customers, and knows that her family owes the store's
longevity to them. "Growing up in a generational business, I know that it's the people
who make the culture. The Venice community is really special." She adds that she hopes
everyone feels welcome when they walk into their store because it's an extension of their
home. If Margie's not at the store, she's probably at a soccer field with her husband Jim
and her 13 year old son Will.
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