Solopreneur, Synthetic Ghost Industries
(941) 735-5851 • syntheticghost.com
Creating art for as long as he can remember, Don McCauley has come to the conclusion
that "it is the potential for possibility that drives what I do. In art, a blank sheet of
paper has the potential to be a beautiful masterwork in countless media." His proudest
achievement to date is "being able to enrich and enhance so many people's lives from all
walks of life through the numerous avenues of art."
Don McCauley
(941) 493-9393 • veniceeyedoctors.com
Trent McKinney, MD
Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch
(941) 486-3907 • fa.ml.com/florida/venice/picazio_mchargue
Cole McHargue has been in his profession for three years. He says he would tell a young
professional that "This is a difficult business, but an extremely satisfying profession. If
you keep your head up, always do the right thing, and work hard, you will find that you
can build wonderful, lasting relationships with your clients where you will be there for
their biggest life events, including births, deaths, and a lot of in between."
Cole McHargue
(941) 484-6722 • visitvenicefl.org
Kara Morgan
Owner/Physician, Oasis Eye Care Optical & Med Spa
Dr. Trent McKinney entered his profession 24 years ago. His passion for eye care
was triggered by a local ophthalmologist who became a mentor. Things are going
well at the office. "After many years of planning," he said, "we were able to create a
clinical atmosphere that focuses on the patient first. We aim to provide education and
technology but also a warm and welcoming clinical space that our patients look forward
to with each visit."
Chief Executive Officer, Venice MainStreet
Kara Morgan knows about hard work, she's been involved in nonprofit management
for 18 years, holding various leadership positions throughout her career. "As a focused
leader, I am passionate about using the diverse opportunities available to us, to make
our community a better place. We are working to expand our Main Street reach, which
continues to grow and change with our community. The population changes happening
locally will affect the work that we do in order to meet the changing needs of our
extended Venice area, and that's exciting." Kara explained.
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