tag:www.timesoftheislands.com,2005:/categories/life-leisure?page=15Life+Leisure | Times of the Islands Magazine Page 15Your Source for Sanibel-Captiva & The Surrounding Islands2021-01-25T16:52:44-05:00urn:uuid:2e55a101-f9e6-4a98-b841-25acc951e57c2021-01-23T16:27:59-05:002021-01-25T16:52:44-05:00SWFL Journal (January/February 2021)2021-01-24 13:27:56 -0500Emma EldridgeA journal from the perspective of Southwest Florida.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cea31756-0caa-453a-9023-9e857eb61caa2021-01-11T02:42:15-05:002021-12-06T14:28:55-05:00Cheers To 2021! Let Us Focus on the Now - January/February 2021 Publisher's Letter2021-01-24 12:33:30 -0500Daniela J. JaegerThe magazine business, like life itself, changes with almost every passing moment. As part of our “local, mobile and global” strategy and commitment to offering “bold, beautiful, provocative and fun editorial content,” we aim to keep you informed about Southwest Florida.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:589b3faa-e3d6-473c-9b44-5ddff6ea4d002021-01-11T02:32:38-05:002021-01-25T16:52:51-05:00Let The Dogs Out! Parks and beaches are big hits with best buddies2021-01-24 12:30:32 -0500ANN MARIE O’PHELANThomas Browne of Fort Myers knows all too well what it feels like being cooped up. “Dogs get cabin fever just like we do,” explains Browne.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f0110fae-782c-4b0b-b82e-8d756faca52d2021-01-11T01:46:31-05:002021-01-25T16:52:53-05:00Love At First Fright Bankers: Robbie and Geoff Roepstorff face their fear of snakes to support the environment2021-01-24 12:10:21 -0500KATHY MONTGOMERYOn Valentine’s Day 2016, the last day of that year’s challenge, the Roepstorffs finally found what they were looking for. It wasn’t love at first sight.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:89f360d8-6f3c-4493-937e-974076cbb3872021-01-11T00:48:58-05:002021-01-25T16:53:01-05:00Capturing the Dark: An unadulterated night sky reveals the Milky Way in all its glory2021-01-24 12:03:51 -0500Capt. Brian HolawaySometimes, the stars just align. This trip opened my eyes to a whole other world—the one right above my head, the night sky. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1cb1001b-77ee-45f2-bfa9-86d299d992e22021-01-11T00:37:12-05:002021-01-25T16:53:02-05:00Skimming the Surface: The black skimmer cuts a striking figure in coastal Florida2021-01-24 11:56:47 -0500William R. CoxThe black skimmer is a graceful inhabitant of the coast of Florida, notable for the way it forages by cutting through the surface of water with its lower mandible and catching small fish, shrimp, and other aquatic invertebrates.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b59f7e0e-21ce-46a7-8680-875c5be9085d2021-01-11T00:29:36-05:002021-01-25T16:53:02-05:00 Sports for All! Southwest Florida offers a range of adaptive sports2021-01-24 11:50:16 -0500Ann Marie O’PhelanUnified basketball is one example, where special-needs athletes and general-education partners train and work together on the same team.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f611ccd4-3d0e-46b7-8656-90e7089d26a02021-01-10T22:50:06-05:002021-01-25T16:53:04-05:00Last Visit With Japhet: Poignant Reunion Of Longstanding Friendship In Africa2021-01-24 10:49:22 -0500Tanya HochschildWe are back in southern Africa, our birthplace. The quality of light and scent of the air sends us into raptures. Dramatic rainstorms are our operas, the awesome roar of a nearby lion sears itself in our memory.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:734f7607-20ef-40bb-abbd-c7ad87e439892021-01-10T21:14:46-05:002021-01-25T16:53:05-05:00Delightful Dombeya: A Bit Of Hydrangea-like Heaven In Swfl Gardens2021-01-24 10:30:09 -0500ERIK ENTWISTLEFor those fond of hydrangeas, we’re fortunate here in Southwest Florida because we can purchase them seasonally in pots to enjoy indoors.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>urn:uuid:687cfa4c-e240-4e27-9ae3-d27edbedb04f2021-01-10T20:55:34-05:002021-01-25T16:53:06-05:00Fun With Indoor Sports In Winter: Southwest Florida Offers Variety Of Options For All Ages2021-01-24 10:24:50 -0500Ann Marie O’PhelanFor children who are prone to jumping on their bed or the couch, a good outlet is an indoor trampoline experience. Sky Zone in Fort Myers offers the perfect opportunity to do so.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.timesoftheislands.com">Times of the Islands Magazine</a></small></p>