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The right tree in the right place

(Editor's note: This is part of a series of articles by members of the city of Sanibel's Vegetation Committee dealing with vegetative matters of concern to island residents. For the other articles in the series, visit www.mysanibel.com/Departments/Natural-Resources.) A mistake in planting the ...

Shell Shocked: Part two: Getting older

Up in years? Is there a point when you realize you’re really getting old, and your friends and family know it? Yes, when the following situations arise. Suddenly, you realize you have a hearing problem. Sounds are getting fainter and fainter and you know it’s bad when you start to try ...

In The Garden: Xanadu philodendron is a versatile plant

Xanadu philodendron (Philodendron Xanadu) is a widely used and very popular South Florida plant that will bring unique green foliage to a tropical landscape. The small philodendron species forms a natural mounded shape, an aspect that lends the plant to a low maintenance landscape. It looks ...

Safe at Sea: Type IV PFD is required on board

America’s Boating Club offers a free Vessel Safety Check, the purpose of which is to assure boaters that their vessel is properly equipped with all the requisite safety equipment. The safety check takes approximately 20-30 minutes and can be scheduled at one's convenience, both in terms of ...