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Recipe of the Week: Orange Crepes Suzette

Delicate and so delicious, I love to make crepes with my grandchildren. They have become experts at flipping the crepes and catching them with cheering from the whole family. Crepes can be made ahead and kept frozen for up to three months; alternate parchment paper in between the layers before ...

We will get there — one sandy step at a time

It has been nearly two months since Hurricane Ian devastated Sanibel and forced us to close our doors. It is with a heavy heart that I write this. Last week would usually have been a busy one for us as children flood our campus again over the Thanksgiving break, filling it with laughter, cheer ...

Hurricane did not deter voters from making their voices heard

The 2022 General Election was a historical election unlike any other for Lee County. Before Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County, our office was ready to conduct the Nov. 8 General Election. Early Voting and Election Day voting locations were secured and prepared to be staffed with ...

In The Garden: Salt-tolerant gaillardia is blanket of sunshine

Gaillardia pulchella, gaillardia or blanket-flower is one of our fun Florida natives. It is a colorful flowering plant often found along dunes, coastal areas and roadsides. The plant thrives in full sun and open well-drained areas. It prefers sandy soil, is salt tolerant and is highly drought ...