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Local Summer Fun – Water Sports, and Amusement Parks

Jun 28, 2022 10:33AM ● By Brian Hatley

From boat rentals to guided tours to parasailing adventures to go-kart racing, there's something for everyone this summer in Southwest Florida!

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Adventure by the Book: Island Libraries Offer a Special Kind of Retreat

Jun 15, 2022 01:25PM ● By CAPT. BRIAN HOLAWAY

Find new books, reread old books, but most of all, enjoy the library—and if you can, find yourself outside with a book in your hand.

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Sharing the House: Parents and Children Move Back in Together

Jun 15, 2022 01:21PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

The number of shared households has continued to rise over the past few years with pandemic pressures and as the cost of living has increased.

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Special-needs Pets: There’s a Special Reward for Their Caregivers

Jun 03, 2022 07:36PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

Special-needs pets are some of the most adaptable and loving pets you can add to your home.

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School is Out! Summer Camps are In! Got a Particular Interest? There’s a Camp for That.

Jun 03, 2022 07:31PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

Looking for a way to keep the young ones busy this summer? Try a summer camp.

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Peachy! Even in Southwest Florida, You Can Grow a Juicy Peach

Jun 03, 2022 07:03PM ● By ERIK ENTWISTLE

Some peach varieties need more chilling than others, and only so-called low-chill peaches can grow in Florida because of the state’s comparatively warm conditions.

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DIY Craft Cocktails: How to Up Your Home Cocktail Game

Jun 03, 2022 07:00PM ● By GINA BIRCH

When attempting craft cocktails like this at home, you want to keep in mind that it’s the little things that make a big difference.

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Treat Dad With a Day on The Water This Father’s Day

May 30, 2022 04:42PM ● By Stephanie Hatley

If you’re looking for ways to spend quality time with Dad this Father's Day, check out these 11 fishing charters, guided tours, and other fun adventures in the southwest Florida area.

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Ties That Bind: Trips of a Lifetime with Your Grandchildren

May 25, 2022 11:33AM ● By DIANE YORK

One of the most difficult things for families today is the geographic separation of parents from their children and grandchildren.

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Village People and Family Ties: Both Need Careful Cultivation

May 25, 2022 11:28AM ● By DR. RANDALL NIEHOFF

The goal is to learn how to treat friends like family, and family like friends.

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