Archive for April 9th, 2010
Focus on the Caucasus…
While the world’s focus was on Iran and Afghanistan for the last year or so; some important and rather ominous things have been happening in a part of Russia called the Caucasus. This particular region of Russia is geographically and demographically closer to the greater Middle East than to Europe and thus influenced more by radical Islamic [...]
Pesky Woodpeckers Could Be Knocking
Out of the twenty-three woodpecker species listed in my Field Guide to the Birds of North America, eight of these species are seen in southwest Florida. Some are more common than others. Belonging to the scientific Family of Picidae, these birds have strong claws (tow toes forward, one toe back), short legs, and stiff tail feathers for tree trunk [...]
Code Compliance vs. Code Enforcement
What is Code Compliance? Code Compliance is the effort of trained City employees to enforce the City Codes and keep the quality of life for all. What is the goal of Code Compliance? The goal of Code Compliance is to ensure compliance with the City Codes through education, not generate revenue or punish code violators. Generating some [...]
One Woman’s Journey with Cancer
Meet Lola Dial When I arrived at Mackle Park to interview Lola she immediately said "Oh, I forgot you were coming! You know I used to remember everything; go to the store with 50 things in mind and get every one of them. Now, I have to write a list for just four things otherwise I forget!" Lola Dial, and her husband Eric, have three grown [...]
Simple Rules to care for your Bougainvillea
Light & Temperature Bougainvilleas are tropical plants, being native to Brazil, that thrive in areas outdoors with low rainfall and intense heat. For maximum blooming, they need direct sunlight for at least 5 hours per day. Bougainvillea thrives in hardiness zones 9 and up (Marco Island is a perfect setting for just that). For you [...]
