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“I was determined to bring something unique to Fort Myers.” ~Mercedes Price
Award winner Mercedes Price is the owner of Vino’s Picasso, a
paint studio/art gallery/wine bar, and is also very active politically in the local community. “Many people don’t realize how therapeutic painting is, but once they experience it, they understand,” says Price. “Ninety-fi ve percent of my clients have never painted in their lives and are pleasantly surprised by how fun and rewarding it is. At Vino’s Picasso, bring your own wine – or choose from our aff ordable wine bar – and walk out with something you created among good friends and good times,” she adds.
In addition to Vino’s Picasso, nominator Heather Ford notes,
“Mercedes was also the president of Southwest Florida Young Re- publicans for many years and is still very active in the group today.”
“In respect to politics, I’m involved because I can’t help it. I feel that it’s very important for young people to understand the prop- er role of government in a ‘free’ society. Sounds boring, I know, but there is nothing cooler than living free,” says Price. Over the last four to fi ve years, I’ve just been really drawn to the cause.”
THE STATS: Age: 35 Current City: Cape Coral Birthplace: Bristol Township, Pennsylvania
Education: Georgia Southern University, Bachelor of Science in speech communication
Hobbies: I love music – mostly Indie and electronic / techno. I’m hooked on LCD SoundSystem and Beirut right now, and was very sad to miss ULTRA in Miami last weekend. Music motivates the hell out of me.
Personal Life: I love life and thank God almost hourly for my awe – some husband, beautiful son, healthy parents and the opportunity to live my dreams.
Describe yourself in three words. Passionate. Opinionated. Driven.
Imagine that you just won the lottery. What would you do with the money? Buy two dream homes: one for my parents and one for my family. I’d travel the world for a few years on a tiny budget – countries are best experienced on the ground level, not from some fancy hotel – and live out my life actively supporting organizations like St. Jude’s and FVI (Freedom and Virtue Institute). I’ve always been an advocate of giving, even when I was a broke college kid waiting tables to get my education.
VINO’S PICASSO 15250 S Tamiami Trl #109 -- Fort Myers, FL (239) 288-6953 -- www.
vinospicasso.com
Interview by: Brooke Herron . Design & layout by: Lilia Castillo
If a movie were to be made about your life, which celebrity would play you? Adam Carolla. I’m blunt as hell and curse like a sailor.
You’re running for president - what’s your campaign slogan? “WAKE UP!!” I’m joking, but not really!
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? An actress, teacher, lawyer, cop, writer... I was all over the place. A hot mess.
You have the opportunity to travel one place anywhere in the world free of charge. Where would you go? Asia. I swear I was Asian in my past life. I’m obsessed with the clothes, jewelry, furniture, horticulture and drawn to the Buddhist and Hindu religions.
When you’re not working, what’s your favorite thing to do in SW Florida? Chat with friends outdoors over a good IPA.
What’s the one technology gadget that you can’t live without? My iPhone, no doubt.
What’s your favorite thing about living in SWFL? The weather! After my fi rst winter here, I was hooked. I grew up outside of San Diego and it always brings me back.
Least favorite? Traffi c in season!
What’s next for you?
The sky is the limit. I never had such a sense of empowerment in my life until I reached my early 30s. It was like one day I just realized that I can do any- thing I wanted if I just did it. Failure is never an option. If it does happen, I know that I am only one individual doing the best that I can, and in the most honest way possible.
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