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June 2012

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Scallopalooza – Repay the Bay!

Scallopalooza – Repay the Bay!

Please join Sarasota Bay Watch in partnership with the Sarasota Yacht Club for the 2nd Annual Scallopalooza

Yoga Teacher's Training

Yoga Teacher's Training

The leisure of summer often brings the opportunity for new experiences and broadening horizons.

Meniere’s Disease – A Crippling Condition of the Inner Ear

Meniere’s Disease – A Crippling Condition of the Inner Ear

Readers who have experienced vertigo, dizziness, lack of balance, nausea and sometimes migraines may well have a condition called Meniere’s Disease.

Sunshine State Getaways

Sunshine State Getaways

While visitors know the Sunshine State as a favorite destination with a warm climate, white sandy beaches and awe-inspiring ecosystems, Natural Awakenings knows Florida far more intimately as, “Home sweet home.”

Barbara Gail Now Certified as a “Kidding Around Yoga™” Teacher

Barbara Gail Now Certified as a “Kidding Around Yoga™” Teacher

Barbara Gail Now Certified as a “Kidding Around Yoga™” Teacher

Baby Bebe Natural Puppy Shampoo Now Available in Gallon Size

Baby Bebe Natural Puppy Shampoo Now Available in Gallon Size

Bobbi Panter Pet Products is introducing Baby Bebe Puppy Shampoo in gallons.

Bear Creek Welcomes Yaruss, Dowd and McConnell

Bear Creek Welcomes Yaruss, Dowd and McConnell

Carey Yaruss is the newest employee at Bear Creek Veterinary Alternatives.

Honor Animal Rescue Assists with Placement of Hoarded Dogs

Honor Animal Rescue Assists with Placement of Hoarded Dogs

When the dog hoarding tragedy was recently uncovered at a Venice home, Honor Animal Rescue stepped forward to help the Sarasota County Animal Control team with rescue efforts.

Humane Society of Sarasota County Offers FUR FUN Summer Program

Humane Society of Sarasota County Offers FUR FUN Summer Program

Kids ages 7 to 12 are invited to participate in the Humane Society of Sarasota County, Fur Fun summer program.

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Coordinates Dog Hoarding Rescue

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Coordinates Dog Hoarding Rescue

In early May, the Animal Services Division of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office was called to action in response to investigations of dog hoarding in a Venice neighborhood.

Amy’s Natural Pet Pantry Features New Products

Amy’s Natural Pet Pantry Features New Products

Two new products are rapidly becoming favorites at Amy’s Natural Pet Pantry in Osprey.

Gluten-free Classes at The Healing Kitchen

Gluten-free Classes at The Healing Kitchen

A series of gluten-free and vegan cooking classes will be offered in June at The Healing Kitchen, 1268 15th Street, Sarasota.

Gecko Joint & Spine Presents Surgery Alternative Seminars

Gecko Joint & Spine Presents Surgery Alternative Seminars

Two upcoming seminars will be offered this month at Gecko Joint & Spine, 2222 South Tamiami in Sarasota.

Florida Integrative Medical Center Now Offers Total Women Care

Florida Integrative Medical Center Now Offers Total Women Care

Florida Integrative Medical Center announced recently that Dr. Jean Allen, DO will be joining the practice to provide total women care to their patients.

Everglades International Hostel Offers Healthy Getaways

Everglades International Hostel Offers Healthy Getaways

Florida residents and visitors seeking affordable lodging and a variety of outdoor adventures and activities can now enjoy urban oasis getaways at the Everglades International Hostel, in Florida City.

Cheap Bling is Bad News

Cheap Bling is Bad News

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, young children should not be given or allowed to play with cheap metal jewelry, especially when unsupervised.

Training Helps Bust Teacher Burnout

Training Helps Bust Teacher Burnout

Teaching is tough, and teachers that stick with the profession have higher than average rates of stress and burnout than most other college-educated workers.

Dried Plums Keep Bones Healthy

Dried Plums Keep Bones Healthy

When it comes to improving bone health in postmenopausal women—and people of all ages, for that matter—eating dried plums is a simple, proactive solution to help prevent fractures and osteoporosis, reports a Florida State University researcher.

Elderberry Elixir: Backyard Medicine Chest

Elderberry Elixir: Backyard Medicine Chest

New research is turning up another natural remedy to mend what ails us.

Why Folk Remedies Rock

Why Folk Remedies Rock

What do white tea, witch hazel and rose extract— long used as natural aids for preserving youth and well-being—have in common?