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FIERCE Women, 200 E VENICE Avenue, Venice, FL (2024)

10/17/2024

🌟 Meet our final FIERCE Woman of the Month for Child Advocates, Lane Curtis! 🌟

At 81 years young, Lane Curtis is the proud owner of Michael Douglass Plumbing in Englewood, where she leads a team of 34 employees. Despite working full-time, Lane is always ready to support her community, attending local events and backing countless nonprofits in Englewood. 💪✨

Let’s celebrate Lane’s dedication and hard work by voting for her as this month’s FIERCE woman! You can vote daily at sunfiercewomen.com. 🗳️👑

10/15/2024

✨ Meet the FIERCE women behind the scenes at APG Florida! ✨

We’re excited to introduce you to some of the incredible women who make our team so special. 💪🌟 Each one brings unique strength, passion, and dedication.

Up next, meet Elaine, our talented staff writer! 🖊️📚 Elaine’s motto is "Nothing changes if nothing changes," and she lives by those words every day, working hard to bring important stories to light and inspire positive change in our community. 💬🌱

Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight more of the FIERCE women shaping APG Florida!

10/15/2024

🌟 Meet our third FIERCE Nominee for Women Child Advocates this month: Marcia Brown! 🌟

As a longtime art teacher, Marcia has always lived her life with a passion for creativity. Now, as a cancer survivor, she’s found a way to blend that passion into a comforting and healing experience for other cancer patients right here in Venice.

Let’s celebrate her incredible journey and dedication! 🙌

You can support Marcia by voting once a day at sunfiercewomen.com. Every vote counts! 💖

10/14/2024

We hope everyone has fared well in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Our hearts go out to all those affected, and we're keeping the entire community in our thoughts during this challenging time. Stay safe and take care of one another.

10/10/2024

🌟 Vote for Peggy Fear, our second Breast Cancer Survivor feature! 🌟

As the head of school at Charlotte Preparatory, Peggy leads with passion, guiding her students to success. Despite her last name, Peggy never let fear win during her battle with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Instead, she drew strength from her students, faith, and friends. 💖

Help us honor Peggy’s courage and resilience by voting once daily at sunfiercewomen.com. Your vote makes a difference! 🙌✨

10/09/2024

🎉 Vote for our FIERCE Woman of the Month! 🎉

Today, we're featuring Elise Pacheco! At just 26, Elise has accomplished so much—she served as a police officer in both the military and North Port, opened her own business, and even beat cancer. 💪

Show your support by voting once daily at sunfiercewomen.com and help us honor her incredible journey! Every vote counts! 🙌✨

10/02/2024

🌟 Congratulations to Michele Moore, September’s FIERCE Woman in the Arts! 🌟

Michele’s unique artistry, crafting fine jewelry from the bones of decomposed animals, highlights her deep connection to nature and creativity. Her stunning pieces inspire reflection on beauty, life, and transformation. We are thrilled to honor her passion and dedication to the arts this month! 🎨💫

Michele will have a chance to be featured as our FIERCE Woman of the Year and appear on the cover of our very first FIERCE publication coming this spring! 🌸✨ Details to come!

Join us in celebrating Michele and her incredible work! 💖 Learn more about our FIERCE initiative at sunfiercewomen.com.

10/02/2024

🌟 This month, FIERCE is shining a spotlight on four remarkable women who have not only battled cancer but have also made an incredible impact on their communities. We invite you to vote daily for these inspiring women at sunfiercewomen.com. 💖

🌼 Elise M. Pacheco: Former police officer in the military and North Port, business owner, and cancer survivor.

🌸 Lane Curtis: Breast cancer survivor, business owner, and tireless community supporter in Englewood.

🌱 Peggy Fear: Head of Charlotte Preparatory, leading with passion while defeating breast cancer.

🎨 Marcia Brown: Longtime art teacher and cancer survivor, blending creativity into comfort for fellow patients.

Let’s celebrate their strength and resilience! 🌟

10/01/2024

🌸 October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🌸

For all the heroes we’ve lost, all the warriors standing strong beside us in the fight, and the queens who have triumphed—we honor, celebrate, and stand with you. 💖

Your courage, resilience, and strength inspire us every day. Together, we spread awareness, hope, and support for every woman touched by this journey. Let’s continue to fight, raise our voices, and shine a light on early detection, education, and empowerment.

🎗 We celebrate you. We remember you. We fight for you. 🎗

10/01/2024

🌟 FIERCE Call for Nominations: Child Advocates! 🌟

Do you know a woman who passionately advocates for children and their well-being? We want to celebrate her! Whether she's working to protect, educate, or inspire the next generation, help us honor these FIERCE women making a difference.

💖 Submit your nominations by October 9th at sunfiercewomen.com. Let’s shine a spotlight on those who tirelessly stand up for our youth! 🌍👩‍👧‍👦

Check back tomorrow to learn who our FIERCE Women in the Arts winner is!

09/26/2024

With the hurricane going by us here at APG Florida, we are curious where everyone is from. Tell us below and please keep those in the path of hurricane Helene in your thoughts as it makes landfall tonight. Stay safe friends.💖

09/25/2024

🚨 Today is the LAST day to vote for our incredible FIERCE Women in the Arts candidates! 🏆✨ Don't miss your chance to support these talented, inspiring women who are making waves in the arts community.

Head over to sunfiercewomen.com to cast your vote and help us celebrate the creativity and passion of our nominees. 🎨💪 Every vote counts!

09/25/2024

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the incredible women at APG who embody what it means to be FIERCE! Today, meet Alex, one of our amazing Multimedia Account Executives. Her advice? “Push yourself to try – even if you don’t do it well, you’ll do it better the next time.”

Stay tuned as we continue to showcase more of our FIERCE ladies! Learn more about FIERCE at sunfiercewomen.com.

09/24/2024

We’re excited to introduce you to some of the incredible women here at APG Florida! We'll be spotlighting them regularly, giving you a chance to learn more about the FIERCE women who make our team so special.

First up is Mehtap. She is the first smiley face you see here at the Venice Gondolier office when you stop in and the warm voice that greets you on the phone when you call us. Mehtap's advice for us all: "When you believe in yourself, the possibilities are endless." Stay tuned to meet more of our incredible team!

Learn more about our FIERCE initiative at sunfiercewomen.com

09/19/2024

📢 Vote Now for FIERCE Woman of the Month! 🎨✨

Less than 1 week left to vote for your favorite Women in the Arts! Help us celebrate these incredible women who inspire through creativity and innovation. 🖌️🎭

You can vote once a day at sunfiercewomen.com – make your voice heard and support these amazing FIERCE women! 💪💖

Don't miss your chance – vote today and every day until time runs out! ⏳

09/18/2024

🎤✨ Meet Our 4th FIERCE Woman of the Month Nominee: Toni Deeds! 🎨💫

Not only is Toni Deeds a bartender at The End Zone, but she’s also a beloved singer in the community and the ultimate karaoke queen! 🎶👑 To Toni, singing is an art form, and she encourages everyone to sing their hearts out and express themselves through music. 🎤💖

Join us in celebrating Toni's vibrant spirit and artistic talent! Vote for her as FIERCE Woman of the Month at sunfiercewomen.com – you can vote daily! 🗳️

09/17/2024

🌟The FIERCE 7: The Women Behind the Scenes at APG Florida 🌟

These seven incredible women are the backbone of FIERCE, working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our initiative runs smoothly and impacts the community in extraordinary ways. We hope you enjoyed learning more about them!

✨ Chloe – Journalist
✨ Liana – Multimedia Account Executive
✨ Cherina – Advertising Sales Manager
✨ Jess – Journalist
✨ Delaney – Marketing Expert
✨ Celeste – Event Manager
✨ Linda – Features Editor

These women are the heart and soul of FIERCE, and we couldn’t do it without their talent, passion, and hard work. Together, they make a difference and empower women across the community. 💪❤️

Stay tuned to learn more about other ladies that work at APG Florida that we think are pretty FIERCE!

More information: sunfiercewomen.com

09/16/2024

🌟 Meet our 3rd FIERCE Woman in the Arts, Lisa Gallucci! 🌟

As Executive Director of the Visual Arts Center, Lisa views art as a powerful tool for healing and connection. She’s leading the way in bridging her community with art through innovative thinking and shared experiences. To tackle rising depression and loneliness, she co-created the "Art in the Human Brain" exhibit, working with neurologists to highlight how just 20 minutes in front of art can be mentally and physically healing.

Don’t forget to vote daily at sunfiercewomen.com! 💪🎨

09/13/2024

✨💫 Hey FIERCE Women! 💫✨

It’s Friday the 13th, and we want to know… Do you have any superstitions? 👀🔮🐈‍⬛

Do you avoid stepping on cracks? Walk around ladders? Or maybe you embrace the spooky vibes and believe it’s a day for good luck? 🍀🖤

Share your fun Friday the 13th superstitions (or lack thereof!) in the comments! Let’s see who’s got the most FIERCE superstitions. 👇

09/13/2024

🌟 Introducing Our 7th and Final FIERCE Woman Behind the Scenes at APG Florida! 🌟

Meet Linda, our talented Features Editor! She’s the powerhouse who ensures that the stories we share are captivating, informative, and always on point. Linda plays a key role in making sure our readers stay connected and inspired. 📖✨

Help us celebrate Linda and all the amazing women behind the scenes who make APG Florida FIERCE! 💪

Interview answers coming soon.

09/12/2024

🌟 Introducing Our Second FIERCE Woman of the Month in the Arts: Michele!🌟

Nestled in a North Port neighborhood, Michele transforms the bones of decomposed animals into stunning fine art jewelry. Her craft is more than just creating—it’s a way for her to find solace and inspire others to express themselves freely through their own artistic journeys.

Join us in celebrating Michele and her unique artistry by voting daily at sunfiercewomen.com. Let’s show our support for creativity in all its forms! 🎨💫

09/12/2024

📣 Let's give a big shoutout to Jess, our other incredible Editor at APG Florida, and the next FIERCE woman behind the scenes! 🌟 Jess brings stories to life with her keen ear and thoughtful writing. Get to know her through her fun interview answers:

1️-Favorite color?
Sage green 🌿

2️-The song you’d choose to play every time you arrived somewhere?
Million Dollar Baby—manifesting to be a millionaire one day! 💵✨

3️-If you could have any superhero power, what would it be and why?
I wish I could control the weather so people in Florida could enjoy fall every once in a while. 🍂

4️-How would you sell hot cocoa in Florida?
Add some Baileys Irish Cream, and people won’t care if it’s hot or cold! ☕️🍀

5️-How would you describe your job to someone from another planet?
I basically listen to people talk for a living, and then I write what they say—usually in the hopes of helping people. Sometimes I’m a professional yapper, myself! 🗣️

6️-Cat or dog person?
I love both, but maybe dogs a little bit more 🐕❤️

7️-What would the title of your book be to describe your last week?
Catch-22.

8️-What makes you FIERCE?
My resilience. I always keep going no matter how tough something gets, and I make sure to keep going with a smile and kindness. 😊💪

9️-One bit of advice for life?
If you want something in life, you have to go for it and work hard toward your goals and dreams. Having a strong support system can also make a marathon feel like a sprint.

Stay tuned for more incredible women from our FIERCE team, and visit us at yoursunfierce.com to learn more! 💪

09/11/2024

📣 Meet the 5th amazing lady behind the scenes here at APG, powering FIERCE: Cherina, our Advertising Sales Manager! 🌟 Cherina's dedication and expertise help make FIERCE the inspiring initiative it is today.

Get to know more about her with these fun interview answers:

1-Favorite color ever?
Red ❤️

2-If you could choose one song to play every time you walked into a room, what would it be and why?
"Love of My Life" by George Benson because it reminds me of my husband and dad… for different reasons, of course.

3-If you could have any superhero power, what would it be and why?
I’d be able to go without sleep, because then I could do so much more… exercise, baking, reading, work!

4-How would you sell hot cocoa in Florida?
I’d pair it with cookies for kids and put alcohol in it for adults! 🍫🍪🍸

5-Describe the purpose of your job to someone from another planet.
I would show them a digital ad and a newspaper or magazine.

6-Cat or dog person?
Dog 🐕

7-What would the title of your book be to describe your last week?
FIERCE, because I somehow managed to get it all done!

8-What makes you FIERCE?
My determination, my grit… while still trying to embody the acronym Feminine-Inspiring-Empowering-Resilient-Confident & Empathetic. I think all women have these qualities in varying degrees—some of us just show them differently.

9-Bit of advice?
Always remember who you are and remember to take time for self care - this means physically, emotionally and spiritually. Women too often put themselves last on the list - we need to remember to take care of ourselves, which in turn will allow us to continue taking care of all of the priorities in our lives!

✨ Stay tuned for more amazing women from our FIERCE team, and don’t forget to visit us at yoursunfierce.com to learn more about our mission! 💪

09/10/2024

📣 Next up in our series of amazing women behind the scenes at APG is Delaney from Marketing! 🌟 Delaney's creativity and energy bring so much to FIERCE, helping us share our stories in fun and engaging ways. She helps our audience stay informed and in touch.

Let's get to know her a bit better with her interview answers:

1️-Favorite color?
Definitely yellow! 💛

2️-The song you’d choose to play every time you arrived somewhere?
"Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield. It’s an iconic song that always sets a positive tone.

3️-If you could have any superhero power, what would it be and why?
The power to pause time, so I could catch up on sleep, finish all my projects, and enjoy a solid Love Island binge without the guilt!

4️-How would you sell hot cocoa in Florida?
I’d be open for just two weeks out of the year—during that brief, glorious cold snap when everyone’s looking for a way to enjoy winter without leaving the state!

5️-How would you describe your job to an alien?
Marketing is like sending flashy invites to an intergalactic party, and content creation is the cool stuff at the party that keeps everyone talking about it afterward. 🚀

6️-Cat or dog person?
Dog person! Shout out to Stella & Kahlua 🐶❤️

7️-What would the title of your book be to describe your last week?
The Chaos Chronicles: Meetings, Projects, and a Sprinkle of Fun (With a Side of Laundry).

8️-What makes you FIERCE?
I love deeply—whether it’s my family, friends, or the work I do. I’m all about lifting others up, finding humor in the chaos, and wearing my heart on my sleeve—no matter how messy the task.

9️-One bit of advice for life?
Embrace the burnt toast theory! When things don’t go as planned, like burning your toast, remember that it’s just a small setback. Scrape off the burnt part and enjoy the rest! Life’s little mishaps often lead to unexpected moments, so don’t sweat the small stuff.

✨ Stay tuned for more incredible women from our FIERCE team, and visit us at yoursunfierce.com to learn more! 💪

09/09/2024

🎨 September is Women in the Arts Month! 🎭

⭐️ Meet our first FIERCE woman of the month for September, Kelly Duyn! As the Education and Community Engagement Assistant Director, Kelly has blazed her own trail in the arts. From mastering the Venice drama scene to launching her very own theater program in China, Kelly is dedicated to advocating for theater, education, and global opportunities in the arts.

👏 Let’s celebrate Kelly’s achievements and commitment to the arts! Don’t forget to vote for her daily at sunfiercewomen.com!

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