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Opinions expressed contributors not necessarily those BY DAN WHICKER Keeping it family I n September 2023, country music artist Tyler Hubbard released song titled Back Then, Right Now that ended reaching number 1 spot on Billboards Country Airplay chart. Since then, popularity has waned can still hear being played radio stations, easy find yourself repeating catchy chorus could use little back right now. recently heard again while scanning through my favorite channels car. Wide open windows, warm breeze, smell fresh cut grass, sunshine beaming down sunroof provided perfect accompaniment recalls simpler times. Though lyrics dont reference summertime, mind went summers during youth. When were kids, life always simpler. School was over, we looked forward summer events, friends came over play more often. Chores moved outside with seeds plant, grass mow, weeds pull. got stay late, licking drippy ice cream cones from Dairy Queen listening cricket porch. memories as fast lightning flashes sky, found myself agreeing needing some My thoughts then turned remembered significant events way when. Things far dysfunctional days, but loved screwy have nice carry forward. theme magazine family, which think pertinent two main ways. First, no what kind have, make summertime together. Whether Dan, Vance, Dax glad family. comprises blood relatives, close friends, community, even beloved pets, love between strengthens connections creates precious stories worth remembering. second significance Media celebrating our 30th anniversary year. adopted into 14 years ago TOTIs executive editor held various other positions years. There many people here who been much longer than I, testament how cultivated feeling start. By time aboard 2012, 16 old adding publications its publishing list. working at local nonprofit when met Friedrich, first an advertiser later social function where he said, You know, if anything ever happens there, please give call. Well, something did happen, Friedrichs offer well his warmth. After made phone call, forever Ever since greatly enjoyed team cared making attractive visitors, successful businesses, closer within communities. refer readers, advertisers, partners, members they mean it, shows quality produced past So, get chance, wish Jaegers happy anniversary. Your support member means lot, hearing Heres hoping spend next several months And youre alone, know families come forms. Put out there people. Let these pages inspiration. Executive Managing Editor MAYJUNE 7 DR. RANDALL NIEHOFF For goodness sake Relationships erode tiny departures one partners attention leaves room their body there. unusually good producing erosion... If decide goes, Meta, Apple, Open AI --Baya Voce, relationship repair expert MSW, Columbia University W hen comes maintaining ties bind, folks Gulf Coast pretty mirrorlike reflection live wherever access Internet allowing smart phones reshape attention, turn weakens relationships connecting us members, community groups. In-person scarce resource gold, should very careful save pay away. Recently received humorous email buddy burst laughing read Anyone remember days before Facebook, Instagram, Twitter had take photo evenings dinner, film developed, go around houses them pictures Me neither. Stop it. Even choose stop posting news, views, dos online, steady stream peoples lives aimed spilling ours via media text threads, group chats, sports alerts, celebrity gossip, political mudslinging, online outrage, jokes, advertisements. While studies documented multiple hours teens children glued screen device, researchers beginning reveal growing reality might called phone-based adulthood. 2025 YouGov survey Americans keep bed directly beside night, younger adults likely sleep device mattress itself. Modern increasingly shown harder grown-ups particularly partnered produce sustained chronic mental overload scale previous generations face context perpetual availability, dual-income households, too information contemplative serenity, over-scheduled busy-ness under-scheduled exercise emotional burden remaining competitiveproductive work managing childrens feelings habits. In such pressure-filled routine provides handy relief valve, luring brilliantly engineered algorithms promise stimulation sense somewhere else instantly. Meanwhile, physically nearby want talk phone. Psychologists agreed four decades core connectedness closeness perceived partner responsiveness--the see, understand, Im going through. essen- tial gets communicated mundane moments throughout day themselves An insightful comedian put Wi-Fi five minutes yesterday, so They seem like Relationship Baya Voce teaches adulthood makes 9 available key normalizes state continuous partial term coined sociologist Linda Stone--where person constantly split theyre world inside second, always-available exit normal interpersonal friction healthy necessary element allow either deepen connection detach. To strengthen bond connection, points value agreement three simple rules Build predictable availability instead choosing device-free purity tell companion leaving youll 3 treat symptom villain. sake, valuable adages coming adult challenged presence Ive learned silent company often healing words advice. --age dearly just 42 How depends tender young, compassionate aged, sympathetic striving, tolerant weak strong. Because someday these. --George Washington Carver 1864-1943 Ran Niehoff trying learn attentive 1991. 10 ANN MARIE OPHELAN Significant desserts works art ehold dessert Unlike tasty butter bundts Grandma used after-school chocolate cookies mom, delectable created pastry chefs consider composition, color, design, flavor, texture, aroma culinary creations. result mixture wow wonderful. Pastry specialize creation creative presentation desserts, pastries, breads, baked goods, creations appeal senses--sight, smell, taste minimum. 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Communities depend central daily life, identity, economy. Residents, rely safe, efficient surrounding waterways. Combined AMANDA COCHRAN WESTIN limitations putting pressure tourism restricted outdated infrastructure impact everything fishing property values. Ongoing disputes Charlotte counties new three-hour limit point larger breakdown coordination leadership. Policies raise serious question Are supporting businesses--or driving customers beachgoers away whether why problem hasnt appropriately addressed. deserves coordinated, forward-looking approach. expanding boat-ramp access, increasing accelerating removal derelict vessels, long-promised projects. recognizing vital economic engines deserve thoughtful planning meaningful investment-- critical prioritized. character coastal towns, strength live, work, visit healthy, accessible waterfront. bottom line Access afterthought. move beyond delays real solutions. Boaters, communities reflects both priorities. missing awareness. action coordination. isolated outpacing lack follow-through What needed clear, countywide strategy treats essential infrastructure. identifying developing locations, restoring modernizing facil- ities, ensuring adequate match current demand, ago. streamlining local, state, federal projects stall accountability progress. At same time, vessel must treated priority, boats pose environmental risks, safety hazards, defined timeline system ensures actually happens. Just importantly, decisions input affect. economies, creating additional barriers sustain them. smarter, responsible way. planning, transparency, leadership, restore balance, protect waterways, ensure remain come. built water. start treating running Commission, District 5. 19 Sip, paint, ALL PAGES VINOS PICASSO heres doubt great artists wine worked masterpieces. Further, celebrated bottle paintings. 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Indian curry. incorporate ingredients crab. kitchen Club. plate course demo. 40 Malabar Coconut Crab commanded stage, sharing technique giving tips hustling cook crab seamless presentation. Guests generous savory panch puran tomato chutney curry leaf slaw. Another example collaboration Vindaloo Braised Short Rib. Beef typically figured prominently Charles. Underneath slow-cooked meat semolina grits seasoned turmeric. topped cabbage pomegranate chow layers lighter lineup Naanzanella Corn Chaat Salad, riff Panzanella, Tuscan-style salad. replaced toasted naan tomatoes, golden beets, cucumbers, mint, chutney, yogurt-based 41 assembled demo Chauhans newest cookbook, Recipes Kitchens, Markets, Railways India. entertains spirited evening show. interacted crowd, entertaining commentary. exuded table person. Fleming, cool, watching interact imagined, enthusiasm staff. Serious textures right, beamed joy, dancing plates joy that, mission leave happy. accounts did. Disney Springs eet introduction newbie cuisine. delight fans, wont members-only club however, reservations Rib event. Gulab Jamun Cheesecake, end 43 smallest ones big surprises EDISON FORD WINTER ESTATES hanks aromas, colors, variety, gardens awesome anyone. Edison Ford Winter Estates feature spectacular Moonlight Garden, 1929 renowned landscape architect, Ellen Biddle Shipman. garden, largest formal garden estates, night-blooming plants, shrubs, flowers surround pool, Breanna Alexander, marketing relations coordinator estates. lovers plenty butterfly unusual tropical fruit trees, lychee, papaya, jackfruit. requires admission Parking free. details. trees plantings grounds. 45 96-acre Rotary Environmental Center different gardens, enclosed ponds, wetlands, salt flats, uplands, hiking trails, observation tower. diverse native Florida-friendly specimen plants attract butterflies, monarch zebra longwing, butterfly, Honey Phillips, senior recreation specialist park. Among interesting fiddlewood, large shrub 35-foot tree, bearing chain sweet-smelling trumpet-shaped flowers. Also impressive fragrant almond clusters showy Tropical sage, scarlet grows tall fruit, attracting butterflies hummingbirds. park grape, saw palmetto, violets. Pavilions benches provide places rest, relax, wonders. closes fiddlewood chains candyscented blooms. tree vanilla-almond fragrance. littlest sizes. 46 HONEY PHILLIPS OTHER AREA GARDEN GEMS Berne Davis Botanical 2166 Virginia fmlcgardencouncil.com botanical self-guided walks. Admission Enjoy peaceful, quiet atmosphere. Museum History 544 Cultural 239-772-7037 capecoralmuseum.org Visitors lovely Memorial Rose front museum. Nearby Master Gardeners museum Lakes 7330 Gladiolus 239-229-7367 leegov.comparks parkslakespark Various park, fragrance garden. stroll meandering paths paid kiosks lot. Wonder Gardens 27180 Old Road, 239-992-2591 wondergardens.org rescued, rehabilitated, nonreleasable animals. House, pollinator, succulent gates. Paid admission. Free available. longwing. sage flowering plant 47 Outside Art short walking path. Benches picnic tables reflect. sculptures vegetation blooms alongside. 48 Thanks subtropical climate, year-round savor. classrooms filled painters, potters, glassmakers, walls adorned strollers color form. paths, dolphin abstract sculptures, watering dishes, blooms, hibiscus scented plants. rest in. Who own. 4533 Coronado 239-574-0802 capecoral.gov 2350 McGregor 239-334-7419 edisonfordwinterestates.org 5505 239-549-4606 Costumes, lighting, sets starring roles theater, monologue dialogue, music, story elements costumes, sets. backstage performances challenging do well, audience immerse themselves. Broadway favorite, Cats, Palm Dinner Theatre show, ran April 4, 2026, technically produced. costumes resemble living cats, producer Will T. Prather. so, relied researching historic photographs Cats productions task accomplished dying leotards adhesive dazzling jewels. Costumes aside, about. production took amusement dilapidated rides, junkyard cats in, Robin Murray, director Prather, PRATHER BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATRE MURRAY HOTO CULTURAL PARK noticing them--and simply accepts real. presented season Palm. 51 terms 1993. 52 Finally, elements, lighting state-of-the-art equipment illuminate intensive dancing, interaction physical production. carried immersive theatrical experience, technical cohesive ambience almost-living environment narrate dance. missed worry. long, Shook Up, runs 16, Sounds 1967, 22-June 20. details information, concerts, Off Murray discusses Sweeney Todd, January 2025, Dogwood Winter, 20-March 1, shows, reminded magic whole artists, volunteers, ingenuity heart, Murray. dark thrilling tale, feel gritty, specific, ominous. generic, senses away, Costuming challenge werent looking costume pieces felt period-appropriate lived in--clothing belonged hard jobs, complicated lives, fabric, equally powerful communicate Before actor word, learning wearing. period, status, profession, personality, confidence vulnerability. Lighting isnt stage visible--its shaping feels, shifts quickly suspense, secrecy, humor. supported tone hiding actors, tech week, tested cues, angles, adjusted timing, intensity, adjustments. Why As theater cue dramatic booth flatten faces onstage, scene suddenly clash another. Finding patience, departments. 53 brought sound, costumes. Theatres goal possible. 54 does stage. guides audiences temperature scene. inviting, tense claustrophobic, mysterious uncertain, challenge. ways, delicate, intimate, human humor woven design subtle truthful. cant costumey. clothing lives-- quietly is, like, theyve carrying them, nuance care. shifts, changes--angle, timing--that guided feelings. done invisible storytelling, artistry consistent night intimacy truth--quiet lean stakes story. parts extras--theyre storytelling tools. shape understands, feel, suspend disbelief. Acting language helps enter play, most, especially represent artistry. sees finished production, behind collaborating--solving problems, skills, alone. harmony performances, disappears, becomes seamless, transported. accidental, effortless--its together, Upcoming Complete Works Shakespeare Abridged, 22-31, omgitswicks 12-13, 2026. 1380 Colonial 239-278-4422 broadwaypalm.com 528 239-772-5862 culturalparktheatre.org 55 Presenting Artist-instructors lead BIG workshops exhibit annual Artists Collective. Therapy focuses power expression. College Arts showcases emerging winning ART24 competition. Film Monday Night Series, music-themed films. series presents Feet Stardom 4 Muscle Shoals 11, Little Richard am Everything 18. films BOB RAUSCHENBERG GALLERY rt galleries hubs name. encompasses fine arts, arts education, performing speaker series, films, Running early June, revealing personal journeys grief, illness, Dunham Family Gallery insight emerges art, Meghan Govoni. Hope Healthcares program Healths Healthcare program. reception 5 pm. Collective highlights artist-instructors Mezzanine 24-May 31, FSW Student Exhibit, exploring concept Boredom, 13-July Gallery, SouthWestern State FSWs talents student exhibition ARTS. 7pm 15.50 ticket fees. Tickets bigarts.org. exhibits public, youth camps, more, rich range experiences all, exhibitions, educational opportunities. Geometry Emotion 21-June Performing Hinman Gallery-in-the-Round. explores architecture feeling, complex emotions--joy, anxiety, love--and translates 21, - 8pm. Forged Found Celebration Metal exhibited 28-July Visual Centers Gallery. celebrates metal two-dimensional strength, unexpected beauty piece. 28, 6-8pm. calendar upcoming 100 Large World Is display 2. landmark legendary artist, Bob Rauschenberg Southwestern 100. 57 late gallery. namesake, longtime resident, Robert Rauschenberg, Jade Dellinger, exhibitions collections. rare, locally artworks famed Moon first-ever object, spans career. campus Building J-118. closely present world-premiere exhibitions. insisted naming versus informal maintained FSW, Dellinger. visitors year, ArtSPEAKFSW composers Regular MondaySaturday 10am-4pm holidays. Sydney SBDAC stands cultural hub creativity flows halls year-round. inspiring stirring concerts bold fashion captivating festivals, engaging lectures, center performers, gather share ideas, spark imagination, transformative Cesar Aguilera, curator. 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