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The Crack of a Bat is a Sound of Spring
The Crack of a Bat is a Sound of Spring For baseball lovers, the season is in full swing and whether you’re a die-hard fan or occasionally catch a local game, the crack of the bat is a sound of spring. Heading out to games is a great family friendly event, but if you really…
Read MorePotting Dahlias and Other April Gardening Tips
Potting up dahlia tubers inside to give them a jump on the season, cutting back ornamental grasses, and removing straw from strawberries are some of the gardening activities for this month.
Read MoreSarasota: Where the Heart Is
WCI Communities: Where the Heart Is Founded in 1995, WCI Communities, Inc. has developed master-planned communities that house more than 150,000 people throughout Florida today. With guiding principles of innovation and leadership, WCI creates more than just homes. They create communities and lifestyles for their homeowners. One such community is Venetian Golf & River Club,…
Read MoreHealthy Heat
Arizona is a state saturated in color. The skies so deeply blue, the desert absolutely golden. The state boasts a minimum of three hundred sunny days a year, with sunshine touching every corner. Because of the variation in altitude, it offers the desert landscape perfect escape for sun worshippers, as well as mountains and high plateaus for more snow driven people. It is these kinds of weathers that are Arizona’s biggest attraction, and for which provides its greatest health benefits.
Read MoreWhale Sharks and Mayan Ruins
Riviera Maya, in Quintana Roo, Mexico, is a place full of adventure. You can take a step back in time when exploring the ancient Mayan ruins, or indulge in the year round warm temperatures-averaging a splendid 86°-and spend your days on the white sand beaches. It’s a true paradise, the land filled with tropical forests, savannas, mangrove forests, and coral reefs. The land outside the tourist destination is largely undeveloped, allowing the creatures and their habitats to flourish, and preserving the natural beauty of the area. From the water, to land, to history, every day of your life could be an amazing adventure.
Read MoreHappy Spring Cleaning!
Happy Spring Cleaning! A look at the weather for the upcoming week had me dancing around my house—finally it looks like spring temperatures are settling in for good. That means spending days outdoors basking in the warmth of the sun’s rays… and spring cleaning! Here are a few tips and suggestions to use to spruce…
Read MoreA Look at Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg, Virginia, is a small town with a big history. Strategically located on the falls of the Rappahannock River, the town grew in importance as a frontier river port; river traffic and tobacco trade made it a successful inland port. But in the days of the Civil War it took a beating, being middle ground…
Read MoreThe Many Faces of Florida
Florida is a state that has many “faces”, and depending on the lifestyle you want to live will determine which region of the state you choose to call home. By name, these regions are the Gold Coast, North East Florida, North Gulf Florida, Central Florida, Southwest Gulf Florida, Tampa Florida Area, and Treasure Coast. Each has its own unique characteristics that define the lifestyle there, but it’s up to you to decide where you’ll most enjoy the sun in the Sunshine State.
Read MoreApril Fools!
Before my dedication to responsibility and discipline sunk in, I was an obstinate second grader. When the murmurs of April Fools pranks began to assert themselves in the hallways, I was not surer of anything in the world than the fact that no one would be able to pull a fast one over on me.
Read MoreSo You Want a Lawn
Bare spots from foot or vehicle traffic, bare earth left after new building or landscape construction, former garden beds, or overgrown weedy areas you’ve cleared out, are all sites where you may want to establish a new lawn. Proper site preparation, including soil amendments, choosing the right grass varieties, and then proper planting and aftercare are the keys to establishing a healthy lawn.
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