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Subscription price 24.00 one-year domestic subscription. Copyright Inc. All rights reserved. No part publication may be reproduced without written permission publisher. Opinions expressed contributors not necessarily Surrounded I magnitude three like near water have often questioned why. Is it my zodiac sign Cancer, represented crab Maybe is because grew grandparents, who lived wonderful lake. Back then, also learned respect water. remember one specific day when grandmother had just finished sewing pair pants me. At first was sure if should wear them, thought only boys wore pants. Until that time, usually dress skirt, especially around grandparents. They dressed nicely always dress. am how did it, but she made fit perfectly. excited ran out grandparents house into their yard, which extended lake, heart full joy. This yard peninsula surrounded sides tip, built deck bench where enjoyed sitting watch beautiful lakes soft flowing swans, ducks, kinds birds, and, course, fish. It being theater waters edge. Just as sat down enjoy spectacle, appeared asked take needed finish hems. pulled leg while slid other leg. Instead stepping completely handing them grandmother, though, let hang right foot said, Here Grandma then kicked from foot. Rather than falling grandmothers hands, went different direction, flying deep spot splashed down, wind started pick up. In days, good swimmer yet, would allow go after sinking trousers. could do stand there watching water, suddenly possessed great power, swallowed new they sank deeper disappeared. You can imagine felt. My lake stolen grandma spent hours creating. And said was, Im glad fall glad, too antic led something worse. That important well it. unconditional love, though took years understand completely. never became angry mishap concerned safety. Her love far childish games. She taught what looks like. Peninsulas remain big life. live state Florida, Gulf Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Straits Florida. Our water--I call an island within island. ponder meanings things. While prefer think peninsulas represent Perhaps number three--like Three signifies completeness. For me, reflects past, present, future. symbolizes divine fullness working perfection. When look your own life, find ways expresses itself situations, relationships, special walk nature. forest bathing. Have heard Be read issues Getting Most Nature page 54. Also, learn slow Awe, 10. Now fully inspired things done reading, maybe short quiz following website. TAKE QUIZ intriguing way discovering attraction Enjoy stay safe, PHOTO COURTESY MEDIA Group Publisher, Media Zeitgeist BY DR. RANDALL NIEHOFF honor presence requested awesome event exhausted business, politics, conviviality, on--have found none these finally satisfy, permanently wear--what remains remains... --Walt Whitman n American culture word most associated arrival spring break. Obviously, natures springtime puts show enhanced lighting comfortable temperatures, invites us spend time outside poet suggests, really need break our inside routines. Oftspoken much-needed advice states bluntly sit nature 20 minutes unless youre busy--if hour What looking sense awe. emotional response perceptually vast stimuli transcend current habitual frames reference. How mouthful scientific jargon Put simply, awe arouses wallop wow, surprise aha, jolt no kidding, profound pondering hmmm. Yet feel nature, dont arrange extravagant, extraordinary experiences attend taking few notice vegetation waving wind, palette colors held stems, play shadows shift, variety aromas carried fresh air, sounds bird calls fish jumping waves rolling. congenial wise Alex Trebek, host TVs Jeopardy 1984 until his death 2020, gently scolded he If cant Mother Nature, theres wrong you. make space lives enriches well-being heals both research breakers demonstrate works two 1 diminishes self shifts attention away individual interests concerns. quote psychologist Yang Bai colleagues Journal Personality Social Psychology, 2017. Many studies reaffirm effect validate why prescribing exposure any source has been helpful delivering therapy military veterans, at-risk youth, bereavement, victims trauma, medical patients, etc. influence upon small accounted increases collective engagement, fitting claims promotes integration social groups taken work cited previous paragraph. Much corroborating makes clear embeds identity. We living society threatened factors weaken cohesion. 2023 four Americans trust nations institutions--with business seven, television news Congress bottom. increasing concern over political polarization, record influx immigrants, inflation, uncertainty growing violence world. public consensus disappear, Echoing Walt Whitman, Garriy Shteynberg, associate professor psychology University Tennessee, asserts same thing together creates mind bridge societal divides. Whether paying game sporting event, still exist witness together. As Shteynberg states, Scientists studying kids attending others begins human predating development language preceding notion shared beliefs several years. Human relationships begin sharing values comes Collective Mind..., Conversation, January 23, 2024. Of some people resist mixing mingling person hold opposing opinions seen wearing T-shirts read, Sometimes peopley there. surprising finding, however, experiencing physically present...Irrespective location, time--as compared solitude schedule--amplifies experience, continues. Shared amplifies experiences, bonds, even synchronizes individuals heartbeats breaths. such events precious reminder environmentalist Rachel Carson Those contemplate beauty earth reserves strength will endure long life lasts. Ran Niehoff invitations since 1991. 11 ANN MARIE OPHELAN Shell Show back G ood shell lovers. year-long hiatus Ian, 87th Annual Festival--both going locations providing plenty lovers says publicity chair Sanibel-Captiva Club. Both used concurrently Community House, continuing fallout convinced organizers move portion place Friday, March 8, Saturday, 9, 9 pm. New venue Marriott Harbour Resort, located Punta Rassa before causeway. means tolls free parking. Entry fee 5 days. annual competitive juried featuring artistic entries, marine vendors. exceptional offers exhibitors vendors world true shellers delight, Friedrich. Proceeds causes key organizations. funds donated via grants organizations Captiva communities, educational too. These awarded Bailey-Matthews National Museum Aquarium Conservation Foundation SCCF. Grants given education fields conchology malacology, conservation quality projects, primarily explains Show, presented SanibelCaptiva Club, categories. Noteworthy entries entirely shells Festival, Association Crafters, takes Thursday, 7, through Sunday, 3 pm House. exhibits, arts crafts, mollusk exhibition, local vendors, food beverages, raffle. entry donation, attendees receive bag shells. Parking free. earned support House repair damage caused Ian. OPhelan resident regular contributor Media. 89, am4 17260 Pointe Drive, Fort Myers sanibelshellclub.com6306-2 PHOTOS SANIBEL-CAPTIVA SHELL CLUB IF YOU GO 7-9, am3 2173 Periwinkle Way, 239-472-2155 sanibelcommunityhouse.net event87th-annual-sanibel-shell-festival Learn popular medium teaches watercolor classes Alliance Arts. PAINTING LINDA BENSON W atercolor painting dates primitive artists trees, leaves, natural pigments prehistoric cave paintings. Today choice. Not watercolors produce ethereal artwork, convenient use--fast-drying, odorless, easy clean Watercolor mark art include John James Audubon, brought realistic drawings birds Andrew Wyeth, created long, solitary walks Georgia OKeeffe, known her iconic, colorful flowers. tend singularly devoted paints unpredictable keeps process exciting spontaneous, say Jessica Wisdom, Art Center director. Unlike media, own, blending paper, creating unexpected effects. fluidity paint allows experiment, letting mix mingle delightful ways, resulting unique captivating compositions. portable. travel set, compact sketchbook, brush bring visions Slip backpack create visual story, Wisdom. alone cleans brushes, worry proper ventilation oils. aspiring older, although youth summer campers get chance explore art. watercolor-specific offered center Introduction Watercolor, Advanced Expressive Watercolor. basic techniques blending, mixing, adding texture, advanced skills color techniques, Mary Widmer class. SAMANTHA ELLIS, RECREATIONAL SPECIALIST 15 Naples Institute, Genie Kell beginning intermediateadvanced classes. Check websites class details register. might interested learning Society, hosts conventions, exhibitions, more. floridawatercolorsociety.org. instructor Lisa Burke Center. Milla Marshall concentrating creation. classes, run weekly weeks, Burke, specializes resin embellishments added. Students responsible purchasing supplies, included fees. on-premises store sells various supplies many including watercolor, acrylic, glass fusing, pottery, jewelry making. Arts ages 16 up, trained Institute Chicago Academy Art. commercial artist illustrator, 20-year stint Tribune. graphic designer newspapers. Benson uses hands-on technique students along her, Kleffman, director cover theory, perspective, gradients, composition. Upcoming courses April 6 May Saturdays 930-1230 bringing listed registration. Other places area League, Creative Beginner Above, Pat Ricci, Hooked WatercolorIntermediate, Donna Maves Beach beginners intermediates, Cheryl Fausel Congregational Church, 8210 College Parkway, MORE INFO 10091 McGregor Blvd., 239-939-2787 artinlee.org 4533 Coronado Pkwy., 239-574-0802 capecoral.gov Sign upcoming flcapecoralweb. myvscloud.comwebtracwebsplash.html League 516 Cultural 239-772-5657 capecoralartleague.org 239-463-3909 fortmyersbeachart.com 585 Street, 239-262-6517 naplesart.org Explore areas waterways aboard riverboat gentle Peace flows northeast Polk County Charlotte Harbor estuary provides window plentiful wildlife, abundant lush greenery banks, lined overhanging trees native grasses. Some sections reminiscent Calusa, relied river fish, called home. travelers view cruise critical 105-mile-long river. King Fisher Fleet Gorda excursions brackish inland freshwater River. 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He assisted 3.8 project completion. 35 Volunteers plant pollinator wildflowers grasses reforest open field recreation W.P. Engineering Boaters crossing operators pull 20-minute change. North campground RV eight sites, pier, launch playground, picnic ramp, newly reforested 8.5-acre walking trail. result suffered docks slips, bathhouse roofs, Megan Parsons, Engineers, Jacksonville District park ranger. storm, bathhouses funding secured Parsons. Dam, upstream GET LOST 110-mile Scenic Trail, LOST, asphalt, grass, gravel trail circles travels counties--Glades, Hendry, Martin, Palm Beach. biking, fishing, walking, horseback riding. Numerous access points broken smaller segments, 8.6-mile hike north end Henry Creek 14-mile section eastern shore Creek. city wealth hotels, motels, cabins, parks, campgrounds--all 730-square-mile Okeechobee. information, visit cityofokeechobee.com. 36 integral system management Sediment sampling Only 3,000 planted Souths reforestation, initiative Despite devastating almost survivability Continuing peninsula, cement 1977 13.1 serve purposes navigation, raising moderate effects higher stages 37 reforestation field. sees 9,500 annually, 96 recreational. Annually, 18,000 tons machinery food, farm lock. lockage minutes. size operating visitors hike, bicycle, throw blanket relax, lunch ones, Robert Wiggins, daylight hours. corps reported 152-mile Mayaca, Lucie, Moore Haven, Ortona. 38 slips. Central Southern Flood Control Project, originally authorized 1948 businesses floods droughts. 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Visitors slice old majestic historical artifacts shellfish gathered people. everywhere, Derrick Botana, whose property decades. history. truly gem Bay, protected forever. Pam Morton, longtime volunteer, times. naturalist standpoint, shells, standpoint history, want beauty, another thing. view, walk. treasure. enough enjoy. Morton kayak group, launching Lovers Koreshan parks. Deck pontoon mid high tide. lots bug spray, shoes, advises. barefoot. hilly. expect. stroll. understanding land. interesting. Archaeologists believe began typical flat mangrove-lined oyster bar, barely rising above But 2,000 civilization changed that. shellfish, eventually island, believed ceremonial Spaniards attempted colonize early 1500s. recorded European contact Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed 1513. Augustine, Pedro Menenzez Aviles married kings sister. June 1566 Father Rogel, Jesuit missionary, sent leads wet, 41 ineffective converting natives. Eventually burnt villages headed reach, sparking abandon 1569, gone, already diseases, natives immunity. diseases wars demise 1750. fascinating Early settlers houses, farmed, fished. Frank Johnson homesteaded 1891 families selling Koreshans 1905. 1911 Unity established 17 families. school, cistern freshwater, gardens fruit fences contain livestock. 1926 destroyed remained 1940s permanent left. land 1961, leaving private hands. 2019 Commissioners unanimously voted last privately 2020 860,000. 9.6 acres added Archaeological Park. boaters follow opening curve secluded landing. vibrant 42 Nikki Clifton, deputy press secretary Environmental Protection DEP, recovered informational restored, cleared. mangroves, plants, aid resilience recent storms, Clifton stresses must plants prohibited. Keys Zach Lozano posted feelings DEP website visited Park, immediately captivated raw stated. hope soon. one-of-a-kind adventurer. writing magazines newspapers 1995. 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Ridge Campground, campsites, state--324 level. Reservations floridastateparks.org. serene chances reflect treasure, Emily Carlton strives regularly reset so. bringwear Closed-toe hat, hydrating beverage, campingstyle Phone, camera, electronic devices Chipley 850-638-6130 floridastateparks.orgparksand-trailsfalling-waters-state-park Open sundown, per vehicle. Bathing conducts counties 57 MELISSA BAKER C elebrate reading libraries Festivals 25th anniversary. Library Systems festival authors. free, downtown Regional campus. signature hosted big-name authors, David Baldacci, Brown, Janet Evanovich, Sue Grafton, Debbie Macomber, writers Meg Cabot, Jeff Kinney, Lois Lowry, R.L. Stine, Wells. SOUTHWEST READING FESTIVAL 59 presentations. crafts. Highlighted authors suspense Jeffery Deaver, Heather Graham, Matthew Quirk, Charles Todd, Unger. fans happy Joe Posnanski, sportswriter latest book, Why Love Baseball, aligns tradition Attendees eye frequent presenter fan Kay Andrews. Centennial featured journalist Carl Hiaasen keynote speaker. Meeting inspiration stories Theres Mindi Simon, System. firsthand ignite passion discover library each Connecting readers aspect festival, line-up books fiction nonfiction thrillers rom-coms, adult, teen festival. Several presentations livestreamed on-demand viewing librarys YouTube channel. Beyond presentations, opportunity Admission Free Date Time Location Library, 2450 First Website readfest.org Expect Book sales signings, stage ages, child teen, storytelling pre-K activities, crafts entertainment, awards, digital resource demonstrations, merch, vendor booths, trucks 61 sponsors, bite eat participating trucks. Anniversary t-shirts, hats, tote bags, towels purchase. addition, tickets Name Character raffle, win book. Families children fun-filled stilt-walking balloon Too Tall Torrie, storytime sessions, Little Readers Zone. Designed toddlers preschoolers, Zone designated discovery STEM science, engineering, math carnival demonstrations resources. grateful continue, Simon encouraged download mobile app Illustrator Sara Varon budding ReadFest App Google Play, schedule updates. More information readfest.org. programming outreach System, coordinator Festival. 62 Featured Authors ADULT AUTHORS Andrews York bestselling novels Homewreckers, Newcomer, Hello, Summer. Petersburg, newspaper reporter journalism write fiction. BILL MILES Cara Black USA 21 Investigator Aime Leduc series War II markswoman Kate Rees. received multiple award nominations Washington Post citation. LAURA SKAYHAN Jane K. Cleland writes fiction, award-winning long-running Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries, bestsellers Mastering Suspense, Structure Plot, Plot Twists. contributing editor Writers Digest. Deaver international numberone novels. sold 150 countries translated languages. novel Bone Collector feature release Universal Pictures, CBS airing series, Tracker, Colter Shaw series. NIKO GIOVANNI CONIGLIO Goldberg Ancestor Mentor, Runaway Train Great Gimmelmans, November 2023. Graham 250 novellas suspense, romance, vampire travel, Christmas fare. Published languages, won numerous prestigious Thriller Master. Irene Hannon bestselling, awardwinning 65 romantic contemporary romance three-time winner RITA Romance America elite Hall Fame. Katherine Howe Physick Deliverance Dane Vanderbilt Rise Fall Dynasty Anderson Cooper. newest novel, True Account Hannah Masurys Sojourn Amongst Pyrates, Written Herself, NINA SUBIN Sarah Penner internationally Lost Apothecary London Sance Society. languages debut Apothecary, optioned Fox Entertainment drama Petrie Ash recently Price Pay. debut, Drifter, ITW Barry Award Best Novel finalist Edgar Hammett awards. Posnanski books, Baseball 100, Paterno, Secret Golf, latest, Baseball. Sportswriter Quirk Inside Threat, 500, Night Agent, Netflix. previously Washington, D.C., reporting crime, terrorism prosecutions, gangs. CONTINUED Viola Shipman pen name Wade Rouse, memoirist selected Indie Michigan Notable Books. Todd Inspector Rutledge Bess Crawford author, titles stand-alone novels, anthology, stories. Unger Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six Couple 5B, release. millions copies regarded master suspense. JAMES CHILDRENS panel discussions signings. Buckley Finniverse, Sisters Grimm, N.E.R.D.S. co-creator, writer, producer Cartoon Networks Robotomy. Adrianna Cuevas Pura Belpr Total Eclipse Nestor Lopez, Pocket Mari Curse El Cocodrilo. Karina Yan Glaser writer illustrator Vanderbeekers Childrens Book, NYC Award, Duet Home, Sunshine Young list. Karen Kilpatricks picture P.I. 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