Good optics are everything, right? I mean, if you cannot see something clearly, then what is the point of even looking. And, “optics” can also mean how you are appearing to potential friends and clients. You need your world to be clear, in every single aspect, so if you are having any sort of ocular issue, it is of the most paramount essence that you see a specialist. You need your eyes to read, work, and to see your beautiful babies as they smile at you in the morning. You know there are a host of ophthalmologists and retail locations to buy your glasses and eyewear. But you demand the best for your set of baby blues or magnificent browns, whichever color you are sporting. For those with the highest standards for their eyecare and stylish eyewear, only Soto’s Optical Boutique will do.
As “Sarasota’s hometown eyewear boutique,” Soto’s Optical has proudly served the surrounding area since 1949. Located in the heart of Downtown Sarasota, this local business staple has amassed an incredible reputation for integrity, quality service, and the finest eyewear products available. As a leader in the optics arena, Soto’s Optical Boutique provides its clientele with a truly custom experience, even fabricating all eyewear right onsite. That is correct, why ship glasses off to have a third-party complete repairs or construction of one-of-a-kind eyewear? The esteemed professionals at Soto’s Optical Boutique have the experience to make an exclusive product, just for you.
The eyewear collections found at Soto’s Optical Boutique match the exclusivity and luxury found within the Sarasota community. Whereas Sarasota Opera sings to the trained ears of the musicophiles in the area, and The Ritz-Carlton caters to those wanting the best in luxury hotels, Soto’s Optical Boutique sets the standards in impeccable service and eyewear. Store collections represent the absolute premiere lines in eyewear with names like Tom Davis, Savile Row, Vuarnet and Sama. If your tastes reflect the upper echelon in most of your dealings, then you do not want to trust your vision and classic eyewear to a middle-of-the-road vision center. In Sarasota, only Soto’s Optical Boutique can boast 70 years of custom eyewear, sun protection and accessories. There is only one name synonymous with Sarasota’s class and elegance – – Soto’s Optical Boutique. They are there for all your needs and are looking forward to serving Sarasota for another 70 years.
Having the privilege of being an industry leader for seven decades comes with a good deal of responsibility. That is why the professionals at Soto’s Optical Boutique are careful about which organizations they endorse and engage with in business dealings. They find the caring and experienced individuals at IBE to be a close match to the impeccable service they, too, provide. That is why for employee recognition and repairs and services needed at their Main Street location, they turn to the handy IBE directory of participating merchants. It seems if they have a need, IBE has a resource, something that bodes well for an established company that does not have the time to deal with amateurs. They know if a business wants to be a part of an established, thriving bartering organization, they will turn their attention to International Barter Exchange.
We are all striving to be our best. From experimenting with healthier eating, mindful thinking, expansive reading, and just getting out there and moving our bodies more, the urge to find wellness exists within all of us. Sometimes, though, life throws roadblocks in the way that seem insurmountable. From the tragic loss of a loved one to a horrendous car accident to work-related stresses and illnesses, it can be incredibly difficult to follow a path of nutritional significance and healthy well-being. Sometimes you need a friend to help you through the dark times. But most often what serves you better is to find a friendly professional, a physician who cares and treats you with kindness, much like a family member would. At Bee Ridge Family Practice, Dr. Gupta and staff are a helping, caring, and capable team ready to bestow their knowledge and kindness on you.
At Bee Ridge Family Practice, a comprehensive list of services awaits your every need. Family medicine, pain management programs, sports injuries, substance abuse, sleep, and anxiety disorders, are just a sampling of the extensive programs they provide. Several individualized programs can aid with weight loss, psych disorders and anti-aging regimens. At Bee Ridge Family Practice, they believe in treating the entire patient, mind, body and spirit and have years of experience in treating the entire family’s range of age-related needs.
Bee Ridge Family Practice was established by Dr. Virind “Steven” Gupta in 1990. For the past 30 years, Dr. Gupta has traveled the world to learn the latest techniques in surgical hair restoration, laser hair removal and anti-aging advances. In addition, he has had proven success treating individuals in the areas of opioid and alcohol addictions. With an impressive educational and training background in many sides of health and wellness, Dr. Gupta is an all-around friend to the medical community and those who have been seeking treatment at his clinic for years. Board Certified in family medicine, geriatrics, obesity, and addiction – – Dr. Gupta is a consummate professional with a caring and considerate approach to all treatments. Bee Ridge Family Practice and The Health and Self Enhancement Center are found at 4541 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. For more information on their hours and wide variety of services, please visit their website at www.stevenvgupta.com.
The International Barter Exchanges supplies a vast variety of businesses, like Bee Ridge Family Practice, the opportunity to raise capital by not having to spend cash on everyday mundane expenses. All businesses require office cleaning, equipment upkeep, employee recognition, and bonus tools, but very few have the money to sufficiently cover these types of activities. With IBE, you never have to run out of toner or forget an important client’s birthday. Just set your reminder on your calendar to use your barter points toward flowers, restaurants, massage services, and a ton of other offerings from IBE. That is what the folks at Bee Ridge Family Practice do and they highly recommend that level of savings and fun to everyone. IBE, it is for you and it is for me!
There is one thing that can make any occasion, mundane task, or wonderful holiday even better. It is not food; though that is also a sure bet for improving the odds of having a great time. It is not the company of others, although that is also a good guess, and something we should all seek more of in this technology-driven age. It is not even the weather, though sunshine on a wedding day is preferred even if a rainy affair is said to be a good sign for a favorable marital outcome. What makes the world go around, makes little girls sing like they are Taylor Swift, and sets the ambiance for life, is music. Music is that international symbol for love and acceptance, the one thread we all have in common. Whether it be to soothe your soul from life’s imminent pains or to set the scene for a boot-scuffling dancefloor kind of night, we all have our favorite ways of listening to or taking part in some musical interest. At Music Compound and Studio 32, they are customizing the ways in which you can immerse yourself in your lyrical talents and those of your friends and relatives. An all-in-one melodic experience awaits your music-loving soul.
Chances are if you are reading this and past the age of five, you have taken music lessons. As parents, we look for clues that our children may have musical inclinations. But, for most, it is our innate desire to dance, sing, and commune with others that inevitably persuades all humans to try the drums, flute, or singing lessons. You want to make sure you are getting the most bang for your buck in an atmosphere that compels you to sing louder, play longer, and express your talents in ways unseen. The professionals at Music Compound are the driving force behind a legion of satisfied clients, happily crooning the virtues of their lessons and performance opportunities.
With programs designed for all age groups, Music Compound can make your learning experience truly special. If you are dreaming of a “School of Rock” type childhood for your brood, them begin their musical journey at a young age. At Music Compound, a host of programs cater to those from ages four to eighteen, with differential learning built into each category for maximum interest and success for the students. And, not to leave the adults out, anybody with a passion for music, whether current or from a life long ago, is welcome to join. Music Compound is an inspiring place to relearn some of your favorite guitar riffs or to pick up an altogether new instrument. Their “come for the music, stay for the community” mantra has been the catalyst for many local adults forming new bands throughout the area. Music Compound manages eight bands in the area, five for youths and eight for adults. They perform two to three times monthly at venues throughout Sarasota.
In addition to an abundance of lesson and band opportunities, a secondary, but equally exciting and connected aspect of Music Compound exists. Studio 32 is a beautiful venue that boasts a whopping 6,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor entertainment. With seating for 170 and standing capacity for 299, you can invite your friends, neighbors, co-workers and a few strangers to your next birthday, wedding, or corporate event. Or, if you are looking for a unique destination for a reunion or jam session, consider renting out Studio 32 for a night everyone will remember.
Being an innovator in the arts sector of Sarasota requires a creative and thrifty mind. Afterall, you don’t rise to the top and have an envied location in the heart of Downtown without some ingenuity. For Music Compound and Studio 32, offering their services on barter was a natural inclination, and the money-saving attributes which followed were also a nice perk. Their summer camps fill up quickly and IBE members readily use their barter points to sign their kids up for a week’s worth of musical fun. And, currently, Music Compound and Studio 32 are considering buildout possibilities to make the most of their existing space for their growing throng of clients. With IBE in their corner, they know they can get everything they need and more with little out-of-pocket expense.
