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It is our right to protest on our sanctuary island

To the editor: In the Sanibel City Council meeting on April 21, Councilmember John Henshaw was selected as our new vice mayor. I congratulate John and think it he will do a fantastic job. That said, I was surprised when at a little after 2 p.m. during council comments, he made a remark ...

In the Garden: Fakahatchee grass is native ornamental grass

Fakahatchee grass (Tripsacum dactyloides), also known as gama grass, is a native ornamental grass found in the southeastern United States. The grass has bright green, narrow leaves or blades that have a serrated edge. They grow in rounded clumps and typically get 5-6 feet in height in our ...

Faces on Faith: How can I say thanks?

This column is my last one as minister of the Captiva Chapel by the Sea. My three-year stint with the chapel is now complete, and my wife, Judy, and I will be returning to our home in the Florida Panhandle. These last three years have been a true privilege not only to serve the chapel ...

Recipe of the Week: Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Are you looking for a fun dish at your next dinner party? These spicy little chicken meatballs are so good that you may eat them all before you get to serve them. I make them quite often when I have friends and family over and they are always the first appetizer to go. They are very easy to ...