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Im sure, like me, youll find plenty, especially now at springtime--a season when birds seem sing louder, buds tree branches turn into perfectly flawless green leaves theres love air. During uplifting time year, I myself reminiscing moments have shaped my past illuminate future. Maybe heart still skips beat remember day, surrounded family friends said two beautiful words do. Or perhaps fun spouse had choosing first whether an apartment house--and course, decorating it tending garden. Then recollection arrival child--or grandchild--brings smile lips. While others fond memories landing perfect job they fought so hard get, something simple, saying good-bye work day kicking back islands any coastal spots can take many forms, happiest people know understand doesnt always mean lavish dinners gifts. Sometimes only takes warm hug enthusiastic compliment. 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RIGHT JIM ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY GARTH FRANCIS 11 N Take Blinders Off React ostalgia earlier era traffic flowed effortlessly along Periwinkle Way other arteries paralyzing progress. trying ignore seasonal backups--that build crescendo March--once Easter Sanibels again somewhat manageable going solve problem. Reality both aging boomers free spend island, financially prosperous Millennials families, who recently discovered continue flood island. Even off-season weekends, hordes vacationers descend pristine Island. situation, though tad milder summer, continues unabated. As 30-year, full-time resident, there nothing frustrating than four-way intersections marshals control them, should say cause cascading delays. We do away both. installing lights even worse idea. To problem minimal change, solution Roundabouts. Both United States Europe, engineering safety records prove roundabouts wherever been installed. Left turns, biggest accident causes, minimized. There no substitute simultaneous movement. Every vehicles stopped, backup results impacts entire flow. stopped cars massive delays, during long idles spew carbon monoxide atmosphere constantly. Roundabout systems proven solutions. Any opinions against them facts science opinions. Roundabouts aesthetically pleasing, providing public place artwork, tropical landscaping, decorations, centerpieces honoring veterans enhancements. question exactly waiting Now proactive fixable street smarts while preserving ambiance solution, doubt, Chairman, CEO Founder Companies Ltd. VINCENT WOLANIN Making Waves salute residents, businesses organizations Floridas island coast community WILD ABOUT ISLANDS nearly years, Erick Lindblad helping live nature islands. executive director Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation SCCF, hes worked land acquisitions, water-quality research initiatives strive preserve eco-friendly character. arent too communities left highly populated areas as much open space, he says. wants wildlife able coexist human population, if set aside space habitat, greater possibility coexistence. mission SCCF becomes little easier once residents benefits too. Theres appreciation strong connection between environment--clean water, fishing, clean beaches, natural features everyone appreciates--and economy, soon another wild spot explore SCCFs Bailey Homestead Preserve completed. Well moving native nursery site opening up late 2015, says Lindblad. thats look forward to. Foundation, 239-472-2329, sccf.org --Beth Luberecki ERICK LINDBLAD DANIELA JAEGER Two paths lead present Poet Robert Frost wrote roads diverged wood, I-- took less traveled by, made difference. DR. RANDALL NIEHOFF wo life. well managed, safe, scenic, sensual. dont anyone here older on-road route west causeway. Very few people, however, way second newer off-road path Pond Apple Trail Chamber Commerce, over Starr Thomas Memorial Boardwalk down Shipley Trail, through Roadside City Park. mile, these run parallel-- dozen yards apart--yet invisible other. difference spirit times. Park Retired after 41 years parish ministry, Niehoff his wife, Marilyn, active civic affairs off Lee County. COURTESY CITY SANIBEL Along paved passes 28 among 15 selling goods services, places eat, three real-estate offices, corporate bank inn. Meanwhile, wandering trail crushed shells, dirt, grass occasional boardwalk thick forest, under nesting eagles, around ponds full fish shopped variety birds, patrolled turtles policed alligators. It environment greeted 119 ago, out which carved farmland. 19th century, returns 21st. essential prosperity well-being. Although seems begin come bridge intersect Periwinkle, truth communitys journey began homesites came farm--like 1896 homestead see either busy peaceful trail. 2011, purchased old surrounding, overgrown 23.8 acres. Members friends, visitors joined preserve. Next reclaimed land, restored house, new outbuildings, freshly dug pond enlarged fully functioning environmental education research. Many privilege boys raised John, Sam Francis. From homesteading stories guidance handle today. example, John was fourth grade brief paper familys 1908 windmill, pumped water climb top ..., wrote. far water. Today, standing beneath same windmill hidden undergrowth, wheel blades replacing blew 1944 hurricane, reminded crucial building codes prevent tall buildings obstructing view. Looking large field loved play ball, clear country simpler plow stumps. Finally, priceless bit old-time wisdom Francis embodied captured autobiography 2013 before passing Live honorable back, enjoy time. eerie yet comforting divergence reaffirm parallel necessity live, move being well-planned well-preserved past. Our planet prospers side side. joy travel paths--time n 1101 hip decor fashion finds, weve got scoop whats cool retailers GINA BIRCH p BEAUTIFUL BEADS Lampglass jewelry signature item Trader Ricks Sanibel. Rick Sadler carefully melts Murano glass rods torch stunning beads. 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This rings true mostly closet stuff. storage childrens toys, cubbies. offer thing, cleanup--you throw go business. lot books magazines, weed youve read. Decorating magazines guests personality, plain sight. kind stuff--clothing accessories, kids magazines--is obstacle organization home, rid such clutter difficult. Mary Donnelly, counselor Coral Counseling, advises start removing IF AFTER COUPLE YEARS YOU DONT THINK NEED ITEMS ANYMORE, DONATE THEM. ITS RARE THAT WILL REGRET IT. Open shelving select pieces display help reduce clutter. Light colors compact TARA MALLOY Start cleanup organizing items per week. Possessions indicative comfort control, she explains. means maintaining decluttering process crucial. Closet Systems system. vary style budget. Closets popular but, minimum 1,500 installed, costly. do-it-yourself products, Stolmen Ikea 419 ClosetMaid SuiteSymphony Target 139, excellent adjustable fit hangers, racks shoes shelf If youre looking economical, try double hangers. save fitting multiple clothing hanger. Hanging cubbies economical solution. consist compartments accommodate necessities Try closely inspect item, discover certain anymore. saving valuable decide hung versus folded neatly drawer. When cleaning closets, bottom pile first. Chances pile, 19 Keeping clothes toys hand-me-downs siblings future smart, best. flat container slides bed useful purpose. couple anymore, donate them. Its rare regret it. Choose Right Furniture Reassess furniture order maximize Molloy Staging Matters, based Fort Myers, recommends using ottoman coffee table area, doubles seating entertaining, Malloy making office, Just sure tuck ugly office equipment. arrangement, suggests seats sofa. makes larger seating. must end table, buy bulky. Open, airy accessories appear because eye sees Also, suggests, Use mirrors reflect light. Doty English teacher, freelance writer poet information him, website kyle dotypoetry.wordpress.com. system whip shape putting Below mirrored wall dimension dark area. 20 DOTY 21 Osprey One photographers elusive KL AUDIA BALOGH PHOTOS SALLY THORBURN hrough lens camera, captures otherwise might gone blink eye. hobby winter photography presents images long-legged waterfowl, motionless gators shy bobcats-- lucky spot. yard traveling Madagascar Antarctica, shes lookout photo--something ordinary, animals unusual behavior dawns light casts glow. Thorburns photographs reawaken viewers curiosity wildlife--which often right backyards. editorial assistant Media. Pileated Woodpecker 23 Great egret catches ribbon snake Bobcat 24 25 Dark glossy showy fragrant standout M ANN MARIE OPHEL AN ost magnolias Southern charm, majestic sweet scent. Thats Tracy Micciche, marketing coordinator Harry P. Leu Orlando, likes describe earned itself revered title Mississippis state flower. But beauties growing throughout including outstanding collection North Carolina Texas. Reaching heights 80 Magnolia HARRY LEU GARDENS Little Gem smaller dense shrub tight spaces anchor piece, shade. pink, red, yellow white bold statement told, species eastern southeastern Asia. hundreds hybrids. ranges shrub-like feet medium height 60 80-plus feet. offers shade, habitat butterflies, protection and, not, flowery scent wafting colorful blossoming flowers. Surprisingly, big, produce nectar, rather quantities high-protein pollen, pollinating beetles food. Songbirds seeds, serve energy source sustains migration. seeds contained brightly colored fleshy aril, seed covering. scent, defined rosy, lemony fresh, enjoyed outdoors bloom, bringing indoors treat. Remove blooms vase lovely air freshener, Justen Dobbs, vice president Seabreeze Nurseries Landscaping Myers. AND MIDDLE SEABREEZE NURSERIES OTHER shapely Alta grows columnar form requires pruning contained, D.D. Blanchard does climate. 27 630 MAGNOLIAS SCENT, OFTEN DEFINED AS ROSY, LEMONY FRESH, CAN BE ENJOYED WHEN TREE IS BLOOM, BUT BRINGING FLOWERS INDOORS REAL TREAT. located U.S. Hardiness Zone 10a. zones divided temperatures. 10as annual extreme temperatures 35 degrees Fahrenheit. trees grow zone include selections wide, Brackens Brown Beauty 50 Sweet Bay 40-plus 50-plus wide wide. boast shiny evergreen distinctive creamy generally pest-free relatively grow. Be days, week fertilize 8-10-10 granular micronutrients. slow growing, patient, carries Gems various sizes. trees, autumn early spring neither hot nor cold. tree, perfumes Flora Gucci Glamorous Acqua Di Parmas Nobile let fragrance year-round. OPhelan resident regular contributor coco evening last MORE WAYS ENJOY Company Barberville, known hand-constructed wreaths Underhills 250-acre farm. 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Hurricane resistance viewed major concern Shawn Harvey, Greencastle, construction company hurricane-resistant homes. very heavy rains flooding inland, porous, sandy soils tend drain quickly. surge, referring high tides accompany threat. Of safer inland avoid explains Harvey. But, proximity choose with. So, becomes, minimize dangers zoning laws tries risk taking strict codes. steps taken potential damage. elevation floor aspect resistance. higher likely suffer neighborhood, balance, He foundation, poured concrete exterior walls. Keep NOAA NATIONAL CLIMACTIC DATA CENTER ED BROTAK JEFFERY SHUFF People state, Charley devastated assistance citizens government agencies vital recovery. Rum id ullupis es magnient enis volupta turio. Nempero bea voluptas dolorec umquatia dolorum fugiaesti quae ero ellibus quis Dramatic satellite capture storm 2004 Floyd 1999 bottom. 36 LIZ NEWKIRK fast Harvey warns, Water extremely powerful due mass weight. 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Besides force itself, blowing debris easily break standard window. danger broken entrance rain importantly, Dunn Once compromise seal pressure roof, etc. array products accessibility. On first-floor aluminum shutters since could close. third floors, went Catcher Rolling Screen, rolls ONE FUNDAMENTAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN VOLUNTARY MANDATORY EVACUATIONS EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDERS RESPOND DURING EVACUATIONS, NOT UNTIL WEATHER CONDITIONS ABATED. 37 Clockwise Past included countless downed huge limbs blocked punched roofs uprooted ficus Seahorse Cottages Cayo Costa landfall. hand button, cover spaces. polypropylene mesh screen airborne solar heating nice days. accessible, chose replace impact-resistant glass, similar car. needed. cost consideration high-end product. homeowner precautions, insurance recommended. losses. 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