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A Sucker Born Every Minute: A Lively History of the Florida Land Boom

Jul 14, 2021 02:19PM

What makes this book unputdownable are the real-life, larger-than-life characters who ignited the Florida boom.

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Florida’s Gentle Giant: Poor Water Quality and Powerboats Continue to Threaten the Manatee

Jul 14, 2021 12:12PM ● By WILLIAM R. COX

The Florida manatee is endangered and its future is threatened as a result of habitat loss caused by poor water quality. A high adult survival rate is a must because the species reproduces so slowly.

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Crossword Puzzle for July/August 2021

Jul 02, 2021 11:31AM

Try your hand at this issue's crossword puzzle!

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11 Garden and Landscape Centers in Southwest Florida That Will Help Enhance Your Home Garden in 2021

Jun 28, 2021 11:15AM

There are many plants and vegetation native to Southwest Florida that can turn your property into an outdoor oasis. Check out these 11 garden and landscape centers to shop for new greenery.

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What’s Hot in Southwest Florida (May/June 2021)

May 07, 2021 03:24PM

Learn more about the hottest items - plant-based snacks, custom pet slippers, bucket list journals, and more - for sale in Southwest Florida!

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Winged Jewels of Florida: The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is the Only One That Breeds in the State

May 07, 2021 03:17PM ● By WILLIAM R. COX

Ten species of hummingbirds have been observed in Florida. They are the smallest birds and have the swiftest wingbeats at speeds of 60 to 80 beats per second.

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Making Waves: Making It on Their Own. Foster-Care Youth Receive Help with Independent Living

May 07, 2021 03:17PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

For young people who are trying to get out on their own, the process can be daunting. Thanks to the Independent Living program, youth are offered a helpful hands-on training program.

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The Power of Mentors: The Vital Role of Big Brothers Big Sisters

May 07, 2021 03:11PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

Some young people need extra assistance and guidance to navigate through their formative years. Through acts of encouragement, mentors can help empower today's youth.

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All in the Family? Not necessarily!

May 07, 2021 03:03PM ● By DR. RANDALL NIEHOFF

Before we humans could write, we pictured family as the social circle to which we belonged, with whom and where we shared the experiences of daily life.

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You Are My Sunshine: An aging couple maintains their love in an increasingly crazy world

May 07, 2021 02:42PM

When the real world outside your door sometimes seems to be conjured up from the pages of a slightly dystopian novel...the Sun Collective may be just the right antidote to the current state of the universe.

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