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Shell Shocked: Walking on egg shells

Remember that old expression “walking on egg shells”? Well, we have all kinds of sea shells on Sanibel but we don't have egg shells. Not unless someone had his breakfast on the beach, scooped out a hardboiled egg and dropped the shell. Can you imagine the confusion this can cause to ...

In The Garden: Philodendron is great addition to tropical garden

The Burle Marx philodendron is a great addition to a tropical garden. Named after the landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, this small philodendron with its heart-shaped leaves and low-growing profile is a favorite in modern tropical landscapes. Used in groups between larger specimen ...

Rotary Happenings: Looking back

Starting the New Year with a bang may be the goal of some people. However, I choose to start the New Year by reflecting and expressing gratitude. There are so many things to be thankful for as a Rotary member. Being part of Rotary brings many opportunities to help others and to build ...

Safe at Sea: A federal requirement: Sound-signal device

America's Boating Club of Sanibel-Captiva offers (FREE) all boat owners a Vessel Safety Check. This 20+ minute inspection determines whether the boat has all the required safety equipment in place and that the safety equipment is fully functional. Time and again, a boat owner’s vessel will ...

Faces on Faith: Six women heroes of Exodus

In synagogues around the word, the weekly Torah readings are now dealing with slavery and redemption in the Book of Exodus. Moses is the human hero of the story, but were it not for the heroic actions of six women, Moses’ never would have gotten as far to Pharaoh’s throne room to demand, ...