For many voters, elections begin and end when they cast their ballot. What voters do not always know is the work that occurs before, during, and after voting, and the multiple safeguards put in place that protect the integrity of our elections. As you prepare to vote in this year’s ...
Imagine you’re a kid again: seeing manatees moseying through the canal and pelicans perching on the pier. You stand in awe of these iconic creatures and our ability to co-exist. For those of us living in Southwest Florida, that’s been our reality for generations — growing up sharing space ...
The blue butterfly bush (Rotheca myricoides) is part of the Verbena family of tropical flowering plants that love the sub-tropical environment of our area. Also known as butterfly Clerodendrum and Clerodendrum ugandense, the plant is originally from Africa. The best growing conditions for the ...
Oscar Wilde was known for lots of aphorisms but here’s one of my favorites: It’s what you read when you don't have to — that determines what you will be when you can't help it. Hmmm. I love that. But there’s a problem. According to an Economist poll taken in 2023, most Americans ...
A quick and easy appetizer that will impress your guests. I love going to the Italian deli and purchasing a variety of salumi and pickled vegetables. When I get home, I build my skewers and refrigerate them until I'm ready to serve them. Serves eight. (Chef tip: You can purchase mozzarella ...
Today we mourn the deaths of four young soldiers, killed in service to their county as Operation Inherent Resolve continues in and around Iran. The names of the fallen are: Pfc. Isabella Gonzales, 19, who enlisted in the Army last year; 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25; Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, ...
