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Conservancy of SWFL wins Riverwalk appeal

Managing growth sustainably and preserving Southwest Florida’s remaining healthy wetlands is critical to protecting water quality, the habitats where our unique endangered species live, and for strengthening our nature-based economy. That is why the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, ...

BBB: Shop safe and shop smart this holiday season

The 2022 holiday shopping season promises to be an unpredictable one. High inflation rates and increased prices of consumer goods are already throwing a wrench into holiday shopping. Electronics, toys, and other products will be (or already are) in short supply, and retailers are struggling to ...

In The Garden: Lignum vitae is known as Tree of Life

Lignum vitae (Guaiacum officinale) is a native tree to Florida and the Caribbean that is known for its extremely dense and strong wood with some specimens known to live up to 1,000 years. The tree can be grown in full to part shade and is able to tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions. The ...