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Dining in Naples, Florida: Sea Salt

“Classic, fresh, innovative, organic and sustainable.” These are the words general manager Tanya Buchanan uses to describe Sea Salt restaurant, located on Historic Third Street South in Naples, Florida (one of the best places to retire in Florida, too). Opened in 2008 by Ingrid and Fabrizio Aielli, the restaurant aims to “blend simplicity with the very best fresh ingredients in a menu that changes daily.”

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Vista Developers: NC Mountain Living at its Best

When developer Stig Wennerstrom and his wife, Britt-Marie, set eyes on the Blue Ridge Mountains, they instantly fell in love. They had been searching for an area where it wasn’t too hot or too cold, and Western North Carolina was the perfect in-between with a mild, 4-season climate. After finding beautiful properties in the area, they brought to life their idea to help others create and build their dream homes-the start of Vista Developers. Now the family team, which includes their daughter and son-in-law, is developing beautiful upscale, gated communities with state-of-the-art amenities among the forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Okra the Superfood

Okra looks like a ridged pepper, but actually belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. Also known as “ladies’ fingers” the origins of the okra plant are disputed.

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Turf Wars – Trees and Lawns

A common problem in many landscapes is the competition of trees and lawn for the same light and resources. In many home landscapes, what began as a lush lawn with small trees has become a thin and weedy lawn shaded by many large trees. By knowing what both trees and lawns require for site and maintenance, you can determine if you can have a lawn in the shade of trees and, if so, how.

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Southeastern NC’s 4 Best Places To Explore (With Kids!)

Southeastern NC’s 4 Best Places To Explore (With Kids!) Summer is in full swing, the kids are…

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