Archive for February 10th, 2010
Who Dunnit: Anatomy of an Egomaniacal Con Artist – Part 3 of 3
With Barbara Mackle safe and in good condition after spending 83 hours buried alive in the woods near Duluth, Georgia, attention immediately turned to the kidnappers: Gary Steven Krist, a small time Alaska crook who had escaped from jail in California, and his accomplice, Ruth Eisemann Schier, a bright, petite graduate student. Everyone wanted [...]
37th Annual Everglades Seafood Festival
The 37th Annual Everglades City Seafood Festival was held February 5 - 7 with over 100 vendors and a choice of blue crabs, lobster, shrimp, catfish, stone crabs, and fresh fish. Three days of live entertainment and a carnival atmosphere with lots of music and rides never fail to attract thousands of people who gladly participate in sampling the [...]
Finding Your Keys
You have probably heard the remark, “I found the keys!” after a very good round of golf. It is something you may hear when a player shoots a low score and his swing keys or concentration points have allowed him a very rewarding day. It is usually triggered by repeating a thought and movement. However, the next round of golf may not have the [...]
3rd Annual Bluegrass Festival at Collier-Seminole
Jammin' in the Hammock Collier-Seminole State Park 20200 East Tamiami Trail, Naples U.S. 41, 8 miles East of Hwy 951 (Collier Blvd.) Saturday, February 13 - 10:00 am until 6:00 pm, $15.00 per person(Children 13 and under free with adult) Sunday, February 14 - 10:00 am until 6:00 pm, $15.00 per person(Children 13 and under free with [...]
One Day at a Time
In our daily life, busy with obligations and responsibilities, we sometimes forget to acknowledge or appreciate the goodness which truly permeates our days and our relationships. It is obvious that when there is a person who is in need, or even a country crying for help, people from all walks of life open their hearts, lending a hand by reaching [...]
Hengelo – A Different Netherlands Experience
For many travelers, Holland begins and ends in Amsterdam, as tourists tend to take advantage of all the cultural and social amenities offered by the hustle and bustle of a large city. However, if you really want a more genuine Netherlands experience, less diluted by tourists such as yourself, head east, either by efficient train or by bicycle to a [...]
Thinking of Selling Your House?
If you are considering selling your home (or condo), things are looking up. But before you commit to listing with your cousin, an in-law or some other realtor, make sure that they have gone beyond getting a license. Of course if it’s your son or daughter you’re probably committed. Also, a spouse or ‘significant other’ is an absolute. A [...]
Follow the Fish: Fishing Fun and Forecasts
I don’t usually mention the previous month’s weather in a current fishing report. However, the weather this past January was so severe that it made a definite impact in the fishing world in southwest Florida. The frigid temperatures caused many species to leave the area, at least temporarily. There was also a huge and noticeable fish kill [...]
Flowers and Candy – A Perfect Marriage
Can you imagine a better combination in time for Valentine’s Day, than flowers and chocolates? When those confections are the well-known, handcrafted Norman Love Chocolates, according to Nancy Carrington, it’s even more exciting. Nancy is owner and president of Marco Island Florist, and has been aware of Norman Love Chocolates for many [...]
De-code Sidewalk Obstructions
Sidewalks are designed for the purpose of allowing pedestrian traffic to be separated from vehicular traffic. This includes people walking, children riding bicycles, parents pushing baby carriages, and wheelchairs. The City receives frequent complaints concerning sidewalk obstructions: a sidewalk obstruction is anything which blocks the [...]
