Playing with Your Food Can be Good for You
Harbour View Gallery welcomes Vawn and Mike Gray and John McCuen As May 2012 Visiting Artists
What Every Baby Boomer Should Know About Medicare
Brighten Your Bathroom In A Weekend
NEW Garden & Estates Tour at the Edison & Ford Winter EstatesCover Story
Be a tourist yourself – this is the best time and place!
Sun, Apr 29, 2012
We’ve gotten to the time when most of our seasonal residents have gone back north, and the bulk of our tourism visitors have left town. That leaves those of us who have become full time residents and some who are stretching their stay while in the transition from Snowbird to year-round living. It’s the perfect time to explore Southwest Florida like you promised yourself you would when you moved here…
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Food & Spirits : Recipes from Paradise
Snowbird's Foodie TV
Thu, May 10, 2012
Here is a great collection of recipes, entertaining ideas, food facts, kitchen tips and more, provided by knowledgeable experts, popular food personalities, and some of the best known food brands. We’ve assembled some of our favorites for you in video form for your viewing pleasure…
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Lifestyle : Things to See & Do
Sun Splash to Host Variety of May Events
Tue, May 01, 2012
Slide into affordable family fun at Sun Splash! During the month of May, the park will host its first Water Safety Awareness Clinic and "Family Fun Night of the season, as well as a special Mother's Day Weekend promotion will have Mom grinning from ear to ear...
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Florida Things to see and do 101…
Fri, Oct 29, 2010
There is absolutely no shortage of things to do in southwest Florida. Here in the Journal, we will try to highlight as many of them as we can, but it’s hardly going to scratch the surface. So we offer these standing tips, resources, and sure-fire favorite attractions to help you decide where to go, what to see, and things to do…
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Lifestyle : Travel with Ruth K.
9 TIPS FOR CRUISE SAFETY!
Mon, Apr 30, 2012
I didn’t write this – I wish I had! The author is John Frenaye, a travel agent who writes about travel as an insider with an outsider’s perspective. John graciously has given me permission to share it with all of you. It is important to everyone!!
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Lifestyle : Humor
Can you name this strange old tool?
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
We thought you would enjoy this educational moment in American history. Can you name this strange old tool? Do you know what it is? Read on and learn what it is, what it was used for and how it's making a comeback...
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Noteworthy : SJ Businews
HOPE CLUBHOUSE, SUSAN BENNETT EARN TOP PUBLIC RELATIONS HONORS
Tue, May 01, 2012
Debra Webb of Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida and Susan Bennett of Susan Bennett Marketing & Media earned the Image Award for the best institutional public relations program in the region last year.
The award was presented by the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association for excellence in public relations at the Annual Image Awards ceremony April 17 at the Art of the Olympians in downtown Fort Myers.
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The Clean Trust certifies Servpro offices in Cape Coral, N. Ft Myers and Punta Gorda…
Sun, Apr 29, 2012
Kelly Toney, Anthony Grossutti, & James Cody of Servpro of Cape Coral & Servpro of N. Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda in Cape Coral, Florida has recently been qualified by education and examination as a Certified Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician. These students have sacrificed many hours and a great deal of time and study to reach this level of certification...
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Should you be in SJ's Businews?
Sat, Jan 22, 2011
Businesses – Snowbird Journal Businews is a FREE service! If you’ve opened a new business, got a new product or service, are celebrating an anniversary, have hired a new salesperson, opened a new location, won an award, or whatever, let us know...
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Lifestyle : Sports & Leisure
Paddling with Mel the Guide - Your yak or mine – Racks or Trailers?
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Welcome to south west Florida. We are here in sunny downtown Matlacha. I'm Mel the guide,a kayak tour guide for Gulf Coast Kayak. We move a lot of kayaks around and I am often times asked ,how can I move my kayak from place to place? Now here in Southwest Florida we have our share of seniors – damn, I think I am one of them. I'm 68 years old and am finding it harder every day to throw these things around...
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Sports and Leisure Contributors Wanted…
Sat, Apr 30, 2011
As the Snowbird Journal continues to grow we want to be able to respond to our readers interests wherever we can. Sports and Leisure covers a lot of areas, so we’re particularly looking for people with two passions - 1. Their favorite leisure time activity. and 2. writing about their favorite leisure time activity...
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Wheels
New Corvette show and motorcycle events at Anthony’s on the Blvd…
Sun, May 06, 2012
Tony Serrago is as creative with special events at his restaurant as he is with great recipes in its kitchen. This month he’s introducing a new event for Corvette lovers and something delicious for motorcycle enthusiasts as well…
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Noteworthy
BJ’s Charitable Foundation gives $10,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank of SWFL
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
The BJ’s Charitable Foundation made a check presentation of $10,000 made to Harry Chapin Food Bank of SWFL on April 24th, 2012 at the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Fort Myers. The grant will pay for food transportation costs, including gas, to acquire food from major manufacturers, as well as printing informational flyers for SNAP Outreach...
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Inaugural 'Ding' Awards kicks off new county education tradition
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
"Ding" Darling Wildlife Society and the "Ding" Darling Refuge are becoming known for their firsts in the field of conservation education and wildlife research.
On May 8, 2012, the team will again make history with the first-ever "Ding" Darling Conservation Education Awards, a.k.a. "Ding" Awards, to be held at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers...
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For the Home
Appliance idea great for customers and community…
Fri, May 11, 2012
When you are looking for a great value in home appliances, you might want to try this option, which can provide nearly new, often unused appliances to the public at a fraction of the usual cost, due to some creative partnerships among government and non-profit agencies…
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Real Estate
Real Estate Trends - Good Buys in Cape Coral?
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
The actual date for the official end of tourist high season here has never been published as far as we know. Unofficially though, it’s over. As we begin to regroup and recover from so many people tenaciously frolicking about and frantically trying to relax, once again the time has come to analyze where we are in terms of real estate in Cape Coral...
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Leeland Lake now being looked at for purchase by County Commissioners
Tue, May 01, 2012
Leeland Lake, formerly called Still Lake, is nestled behind the Lehigh Resort Club and former Lehigh Auditorium on a 19.95 acre site that is making much news in recent months.
What they are saying about Leeland Lake and it's significance is interesting to me. First because as Floridians, Lee County and Lehigh Acres citizens, I believe it's important to preserve areas that are environmentally sensitive or of historical significance. Leeland Lake may prove to be so beyond anything I heard growing up in Lehigh Acres...
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Lifestyle : Ask Dr. Misty
Is sweating good for the brain?
Sun, Apr 29, 2012
Q: I have been hearing more and more about the importance of exercise not only for your heart health, but for my “brain health” too? Is this for real? –Clarence C., Sanibel
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Lifestyle : Lynn Bedri - Affirmations
May 2012 (May Numerology: 05-2012 = 10)
Mon, Apr 30, 2012
“The key to change... is to let go of fear.” -Rosanne Cash
May 2012 might go down as one of the most energetically charged months of this year. Swirling currents of twisty-turny energy will keep us questioning ourselves down to our core. All of our beliefs about how life is and how life is supposed to be may be challenged to give us a chance to ask ourselves important questions about what life can be now...
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Arts & Entertainment : Writer's Block
Florida Christian Musician Network launches new online magazine…
Tue, May 01, 2012
Florida Christian Musician Network was started by Bill Shepherd some time ago as a referal group with the mission to uplift all those who endeavor to minister through music in any way. The intent was to provide support to musicians, venues, vendors, events and ministries by connecting them all together through Florida Christian Musician Network and its resources...
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Arts & Entertainment
Fort Myers Art Walk features new art exhibits Friday, May 4
Mon, Apr 30, 2012
The First Friday of every month welcomes Fort Myers Art Walk. The River District art galleries have lined up some exciting new exhibits for the May Art Walk.
The next downtown Fort Myers Art Walk will take place on Friday, May 4, with local art galleries and art stops featuring new exhibits and group shows. This regular cultural event draws between 1,500 and 2,500 people each month to the downtown Fort Myers River District. Read more...
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HOWL GALLERY PRESENTS SWFL LIVES! 4th ANNUAL GROUP SHOW
Sun, Apr 29, 2012
OPENING RECEPTION MAY 4th DURING FORT MYERS ART WALK HOWL Gallery presents their SWFL Lives! 4th Annual Group Show, which showcases some of the best artists living in Southwest Florida. Many entries were submitted, but only the best were juried into the exhibit. The show will feature paintings, photography, sculptures, along with unique fine art installations. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place will determined by People’s Choice voting during the opening reception. More...
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