By Sean Dietrich We were newlyweds, living in a grungy apartment. Each morning, I would wake before her. I would pass my morning hours writing poetry on a yellow legal pad, sipping coffee. Mostly, I’d write the kinds of god-awful things you’d expect newlyweds to write. I’m talking painfully corny stuff. I’d leave these poems […]
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Why not do something completely different for Valentine’s Day? See the Gulf like you’ve never seen it before! Check out destinhelicopters.com or call (850)774-0991 to book your very own couples’ Destin beaches helicopter tour for magnificent views of emerald green waters and sugar white beaches from the Harbor east along the coast! Couples wanting an […]
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By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone It has been two years since we wrote about the changing insurance market place in Florida. Because we are nearly surrounded by water with the possibility of storms and other natural disasters so evident, the cycles are much more pronounced. Typically, insurance industry cycles will last anywhere between two to […]
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By Myrna Conrad The start of a new year brings different thoughts and feelings for different people. Some are thankful that the past year is over, especially given the uncertainties of the last few years. There are those who are fearful of what the New Year might bring, given consequences of the actions we see […]
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By Will Estell By this point, most everyone who drives, or keeps up with current economic and supply chain trends, is well aware that the current automobile market in our country (and most others) is facing a problem we haven’t seen to this degree in our lifetimes. In a nutshell, the current lack of new […]
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By Sean Dietrich Hi. This is your late loved one speaking. I don’t have long, so listen up because I have a lot I want to tell you. First off, I get it. Ever since I left this world you have missed me, and I know you’re bracing for the holidays without me. No matter […]
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By Kay Leaman, HealthyDay HealthyLife While looking at the overuse of antibiotics, I came across some information that bares our attention. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections and have been successful in treating these illnesses. However, because antibiotics are not bacteria specific, they kill the good bacteria along with the bad. Most of us […]
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By Rita L. Sherwood Dr. Kevin Wells has been practicing Optometry for almost 24 years. He is a Board-Certified Optometric Physician, internationally published author, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. He was also in the first class of Optometrists trained to perform laser eye surgery for […]
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Northwest Florida boasts the second largest bear population in the state. But, due to a high level of development in the region, the black bear population is being pushed out of their homes at alarming rates, which increases bear sightings and injuries to bears. Alaqua Animal Refuge wanted to help solve the challenge. When local […]
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This is the time of year for migrating manatees! So, slow down and look out for them. As water temperatures cool, manatees naturally migrate to warmer waters, generally warmer than 68 degrees to survive the winter. So, in the fall they travel to Florida springs, power plant discharges and other warm-water sites. Manatees can be […]
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