CONCIERGE SERVICES

Challenge us to make your life easier! Lic # G23000003650

Julie McLaren

CEO / Owner

Hi my name is Julie. I grew up in Vancouver Washington. I attended and graduated from Washington State University in Pullman Washington ( Go Cougs!! ) I become an elementary school teacher and after a number of years, I bought a flower store and became a certified Florist and Designer. I love the outdoors and especially our world full of plants and trees, that is what helped me decide to become certified as a Washington State Master Gardener. Later in my career chain of life, I became an office manager at our family moving and storage company, where I retired from, in 2015. When I am not working for a client, you can find me playing pickle ball, attending a classic car show with my Purple Prowler or perhaps kayaking. I love my life in Florida.

Wade McLaren

President / Owner

After high school I attended and graduated from Portland Community College. I was involved in the moving industry over 40 years and became an owner of a small moving firm in 1983. I retired in 2015, traveled by motor home looking for the right place to relocate - I ended up here in Venice Florida, with my wife of more than 35 years. I pride myself in the fact that I was a member in the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce over 28 years, I volunteered on the Sheriff Advisory Board over 3 years, and I was involved with Rotary International for over 27 years. I am glad I ended up moving to Venice Florida - it is an awesome community. We are now Venice Area Chamber members.

Brooklyn McLaren

Customer Service Manager / Owner

A lot of people ask, what kind of dog are you? My parents, tell them, "she is an English Cream Golden Retriever and she is so sweet". I have been in the family since I was adopted at 3 months. In fact, my birthday is December 8. I have been fortunate to travel around the United States plus some of western Canada in our family motor home - I absolutely love those trips - always somewhere new when we stop the rig. Besides that, I am rather lucky, my parents allow me to have many different furry friends over to play and stay the night, week and sometimes even a month - we play all day and wrestle a lot. My # 1 favorite place to run, play, catch and swim is at the Brohard Beach Park. My # 2 favorite place is going out with my parents to some of the "dog friendly" restaurants in town ( Old Salty Dog, Skillets, Burgundy Square Cafe, Blu Island Bistro are some of my favorites ). And my # 3 favorite is just taking walks with either of my parents at Shamrock Park, where I have a few Tortoise friends I see there regularly. On a recent visit there I saw two baby owls. You know, even though it can get really hot here in Florida, my parents have made a fun life for me, right here in Venice. I feel very fortunate.

Fireball

Cool Cat

Wow, I am so lucky to have this new job with the family. I get to supervise when I am not busy chasing lizards or watching the birds and squirrels in the back yard around the feeders. I love my family and my dog Brooklyn. She is my best friend. I thank my parents for bringing me to Venice Florida to live. It is awesome here.

You know us best when you hear, "They are fast, just like the race car."

PRIMARY:
1 - HOME WATCH - away from home services. What we do - home opening & closing services; air conditioning checked; faucets will be turned on & water run through sinks, tubs, showers; flush toilets to prevent dried gaskets & water rings; inspect ceilings, doors & windows for signs of leaks; check for mold and mildew or water leaks.) Home watch options at affordable prices, starting at $40 per visit.

2 - PET SITTING - at our home; feeding, walking, potty breaks, trips to town and local parks. NOTE: several price factors can apply to your pet stay, a) type of pet, b) location, c) number of visits. We are also vendors through Rover.com

3 - AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION - we serve SRQ Sarasota-Bradenton $55 & PGD Punta Gorda $65 & RSW Ft Myers $100.  NOTE - we also have referral partner's for other airport rides like Tampa, Naples, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando and St Pete

Also ask us about:
A - Power washing, window cleaning (single level homes only)
B - Personal assistant, Shopping, Errand running, Dr. appointments, Dr. prescriptions
C - Minor inside home painting projects, organizing rooms, hanging mirrors/pictures
D - Plant watering & care (Master Gardener on our team)
E - Local pickup & delivery services (furnishings, groceries, construction items, plants)
F - Floral & holiday lighting or display decoration assistance

NOTE:  We are not taking any additional mowing, weeding or yard maintenance clients beginning July 1, 2024.  We are booked solid. We offer free referrals to other trustworthy vendors.

CHALLENGE US TO HELP YOU !  Lic # G23000003650


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Concierge Services to simplify your life. Just hire us & relax.

  • 5143 Lemon Bay Drive

Concierge Services to simplify your life. Just hire us & relax. We are Venice Area Chamber members here in the beautiful community of Venice Florida. Our objective is to serve clients in the local area and assist our potential customers in finding "the right service firms" for any other needs.

 Julie and Wade did a great job watching our house, watering plants. checking the mail box and doing whatever needed to be done. Having them drive us and pick us up at the airport is so convenient! I highly recommend their services! 

Helen B.
Home Watch
     

 I want to give a shout out to my new friend Wade McLaren! What a kind gentleman he is. He came right to our home and brought a nice Whirlpool Washer, hooked it up and refused to take anything for it! It's currently running a load... talk about a Happy Thanksgiving ! He has a concierge service where he takes people to the local airports, cares for their pets and watches their homes plus much more. It's called " "Julie & Wade Can Do It" and is at https://www.veniceflconcierge.com/ Anytime I need any concierge services, I will certainly go with trusted and reliable Wade, "the hat guy" ! What a fine person in a somewhat confused world. He's a real GEM ! PS - I never met Wade before, which makes his generosity even more amazing! 

Jim T.
Home Services