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Can’t Handle The Cuteness! HEY VENICE! This issue is quite the treat—and not just puppy treats! We have rounded up the cutest kids and pets in our area and put them all over these pages for you to enjoy. Brace yourself; they may be too cute to handle. As the dog days of summer stretch on with their long hot days and warm nights, read about all the fun Ayden and Tony Maggio are having watching anime and playing video games together when the father

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and son duo isn’t working at the family’s jewelry business, Reflections In Gold. Ayden has a real talent for drawing manga art and keeping his dad, Tony, on his toes! Learn all about our dear friend Dr. Nilofer Khatri and the excellent vibe she’s been sending through the community at Janoff & Khatri Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Khatri is super fun, as well as super attentive to our kids’ dental needs. In our Around Town section, we bid fair adieu to our old friend Joel Anderson, former CEO of Village On The Isle, who is moving on to his next challenge. We also get invitations to our local ice cream shops with offers of tasty treats, including our staff’s favorite ice cream hangout, Ciao Gelato. There’s nothing better to cool down with than a delicious, handcrafted ice cream cone in Venice’s Historic Downtown!

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AT HER CONCIERGE PEDIATRIC PRACTICE, DR. KHATRI MAKES A COMMUNITY IMPACT

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TO VISIT JANOFF & KHATRI PEDIATRIC

the ‘four walls’ of Janoff & Khatri Pediatric

DENTISTRY IS TO ENTER THE MAGICAL,

Dentistry. I have brought my entire team

WHIMSICAL REALM OF DR. NILOFER

on board with me in this philosophy, we

KHATRI. Dr. Khatri—Nilo—as she is known

do a ton of leadership work and summits,

to her staff, patients and friends, is a true

improve ourselves through book clubs, and

Florida original, and one of the leading dental

listen to podcasts together. Included in the

entrepreneurs in our community. A board

idea of impact is the robust internship pro-

certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Nilo grew up

gram we have. I believe strongly in female

in Tallahassee, attended the University of

entrepreneurship and leadership and we

Florida for both undergraduate and dental

bring on interns from our local high schools

school, and completed her residency at NYU.

and regional universities.”

Now supported by a staff of 15, plus her

Dr. Khatri and Janoff & Khatri’s interns

husband ‘Eddie’ and three young children—

together recently read author Meg Jay’s “The

Ameer 6, Maya 5, and Zayd 3—Dr. Nilo is

Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—

building her practice with the hope of satis-

And How To Make The Most Of Them Now.”

fying her patients, as well as sending a big ripple of good vibes through the community.

“Our internship program has ben going on for ten years and has been incredibly satis-

Her practice, Janoff & Khatri, combines

fying for me,” says Dr. Khatri. “By me impart-

excellence in technical pediatric dental

ing the lessons I learned from others on my

medicine with the highly attentive nature

interns, I know that what I have to teach will

of a personalized concierge service. Dr.

live on, will ripple through the world through

Khatri looks to companies like Disney, Four

them and what they go on to do. Impact in

Seasons and Ritz Carlton for inspiration as

that sense is about leaving a lasting legacy.”

the sort of high-level attention and experi-

Dr. Khatri’s own legacy is built on the work

ence she promises her patients and their

of Dr. Jeff Janoff, who Dr. Khatri bought the

families. Always understanding, encourag-

practice from in 2008. Though Dr. Janoff only

ing, and welcoming of everyone, Dr. Khatri

works at the practice now with his long-time

and her staff put their patients’ concerns

patients, the guidance he gave Dr. Nilo when

first, are trained to practice active listening,

she began in Venice stays with her.

and know that parents have lots of ques-

“We were introduced through a friend,

tions. All of these are important to Dr. Khatri. we broke bread over dinner, and the rest is “My core value is ‘impact,’” she explains.

history,” says Dr. Nilo. “Dr. Janoff was looking

“I really want to have an impact on my com-

to move toward retirement after working in

munity through leadership and good works.

Venice for many decades, and I was look-

Having a positive impact begins within

ing to build a practice. Jeff has served as a

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mentor and father figure for me and I am

“WE’VE BUILT A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE COMMUNITY OF FAMILIES,” SHE SAYS. “I LOVE WHAT I DO, I FEEL LIKE I WAS PUT ON THIS EARTH TO DO IT, AND THAT IT’S MY CALLING.”

so grateful for him. He taught me to be an effective businesswoman and entrepreneur.” Before Covid, Dr. Khtari made her practice so welcoming, parents and extended family came to support their children and simply visit and hang out. The fun-loving Dr. Khatri is known for her sense of humor and for the elaborate photo shoots she stages where she and her staff all dress up in different themes, like pirates. “We’ve built a beautiful little community of families,” she says. “I love what I do, I feel like I was put on this earth to do it, and that it’s my calling.” Now following all Covid protocols and utilizing full PPE and air filtration systems, Janoff & Khatri accepts patients from age one. Dr. Khatri’s goals are to make every child feel safe and comfortable in the dentist’s chair, and to teach lifelong lessons about hygiene and tooth care. She and her staff spend many hours in local schools doing community outreach through fun and informative programs on dental hygiene. The practice also supports The Twig, a Venice nonprofit that supports children in foster care through providing new clothing at its store. “I love Venice and this community,” says Dr. Khatri. “In the beginning, Eddie and I were a bit nervous about what to expect because of Venice’s reputation as a quiet, retirement community. But after more than a decade here, we love Venice as a wonderful place to raise our children, to be a part of a real small town, and to feel supported in return. There is nowhere else we would rather work and live.” Anyone visiting Janoff & Khatri for the first time will immediately feel the warm, welcoming vibe. That comes directly from Dr. Khatri. “We strive to be fun, inviting, light and engaging,” says Dr. Khatri. “Our practice will take care of you as though you have always been one of our very own.” 18

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has me cut pennies with the saw blades so I can learn to be precise. I’ve already learned how to change batteries on watches and to take the links out of the watch bands.” Ayden’s father, Tony Maggio, learned these same things from his grandfather, Tony Maggio, Sr., when he was Ayden’s age, working in the business his grandmother Liz founded--Venice’s fine jewelry boutique Reflections

REFLECTIONS IN GOLD'S TONY IS TEACHING HIS SON THE TOOLS OF THE FAMILY’S TRADE

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“AYDEN’S AT SUCH A GREAT AGE, WE GET TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN TOGETHER,” SAYS TONY OF HIS SON.

In Gold--more than thirty-eight years ago. The younger Tony

“People aren’t sure what to make of manga and anime,”

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years. “I had to explain to my grandmother what it is, how intri-

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“Ayden’s at such a great age, we get to have so much fun together,” says Tony of his son. “My grandfather was pretty strict with me, he was stern, he had a business to run so he had to be. Now with Ayden, it’s a little different, more relaxed. It’s like I get to have the childhood I always wanted through him.” Together, Ayden and Tony share a passion for Japanese manga and anime, as well as playing video games.

can be. It’s not just superheroes. Anime stories go very deep into a character’s upbringing and what makes them who they are.” Among Ayden’s favorite manga and anime titles are Fullmetal Alchemist, One Piece, Fairy Tail, Naruto and Dragonball. “My dad is the one who told me about One Piece,” Ayden says. “I watched my first episode with him. I love anime because every episode is exciting.”

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MainStreet, and has worked in magazines and advertising throughout her successful career. “I am so excited to join Venice Lifestyle,” Virginia says. “A high quality magazine brings a community together like family. It serves as a community resource and highlights the talents of our individuals artists, business people, and everyone who works so hard to make Venice the safe and happy community that it is.” With a degree in Anthropology, Virginia has lived an adventurous life that included many trips to study Aztec and Mayan temples and ruins in Mexico and Central America. “I used to go every year for two months, rent a car, and drive through jungles to ruins even when there were no paved roads in those parts of Guatemala and Belize,” Virginia says. “I’d always end my trips in Acapulco, which was such a wonderful place to be.” Virginia shares the Venice Lifestyle Magazine philosophy of always working toward the betterment of our community. Her past endeavors include being the top model for the iconic Joseph Ribkoff fashion label, as well as starting glossy magazines up and down the east coast of Florida, where she has lived in main cities from Fort Lauderdale to Vero Beach. “I drove through Venice years ago and immediately fell in love,” Virginia explains. “It was Christmastime and the city was done up in lights. Venice has such charm, such uniqueness. It’s truly a little paradise and I love the Historic Downtown.” More recently, Virginia was the directory Associate Publisher for 15 HOAs in Sarasota County.

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“Just like Charmaine (Venice Lifestyle’s Publisher), I believe our community is the foundation of everything that we do,” Virginia says. “I believe in building lasting, supportive relationships, whether they be business or personal. I am truly excited about joining Venice Lifestyle Magazine!” Welcome to the team, Virginia!

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SEARCHING FOR WAYS TO GET SOME QUALITY TIME IN WITH YOUR KIDS (AND KEEP THEM BUSY)? Put down the tablet and bust out the toolbox—the craft toolbox, that is...we don’t condone giving power tools to children. When you’re looking for some productive indoor time to spend while empowering your little ones’ imaginations, consider these easy (but we can’t promise mess-free!) projects you can create with a few standard supplies and a lot of creativity.

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M AT E R I A L S

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DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata. 2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side. (Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!) 3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look. 4. Cover all remaining sides the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design. 5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama! Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product.

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M AT E R I A L S + Pink or coral construction paper + White construction paper + Black construction paper + Pink feathers + Glue + Scissors

DIRECTIONS 1. Using a stencil, cut out the pieces you’ll need for your flamingo from construction paper: Pink: 4-6 circles for the body (depending on how “fluffy” you want it), neck and legs White: Outline of the beak Black: Beak 2. Fold the circles in half and glue them all together back-to-back to create a sphere that looks like an accordion. 3. Glue the beak and white stripe to the neck, then glue the neck to a flat side of your inner-most circle. 4. Add the legs, a black dot for an eye and pink feathers for the ultimate flamin-goal.

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M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + Construction Paper + Glue + Scissors + Markers

DIRECTIONS 1. Cut out the shapes for your rocket ship. Youâ€™ll need: (2) rocket bodies for the front and back of your ship, (2) fins, (1) nozzle, (1) nose cone, (3) rectangles for your pencil cup, and any additional cutouts for decorations, like windows. 2. Glue the your rectangular pieces to one side of your rocket ship, then glue the back on. You should have an open spot at the top where your pencils will go. 3. Glue the rest of your pieces to the front of your rocket and add embellishments as desired.

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YOUR KIDS ARE WATCHING YOU. You’ve heard the saying ‘more is caught than taught’, right? Well, that’s true of saving and investing, too. It’s never too early to start modeling good money habits, teaching kids about money, and getting them involved. By learning early, children can grow up more financially prepared and savvy. If children know how to save and invest like ‘the rich do,’ by the time they are 21 they will have

TIP 1. BUILD THE BASE The beginning of saving for kids starts with the use of the piggy bank as early as age three. Have some fun: get four piggy banks and teach your kids the four areas they need to learn: Saving, spending, donating, and investing. It’s an easy way to begin a child’s financial journey and allows them to make decisions about how their money is being used. It also allows you a chance to help them see and discuss some of the unintended consequences of putting all their money in just ‘one basket’.

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each child with an imaginary $10,000 to spend in the stock market. Use a spreadsheet to track the name of the stock, its share price, date, and number of shares purchased with an investment total at the bottom. Then periodically enter a new date and share price column to track whether the investments are growing or shrinking. Playing like this creates a space for you and your child to discuss the rules of investing with no risk. Making it a game now will help them associate positive feelings and ideas around money, positioning them for success later.

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