There is no doubt in the collective conscience that the Bosnian War circa the early Clinton Administration is a blemish on the face of humanity. Crude actions beget a visceral response in the form of reactive grimaces and the churning of one's insides. » Read More
It is hard to wrap your
mind around all the technology that has transpired in the past century.
In 1912, automobiles were a
rarity, middle-class women washed clothes in tubs of water over a washboard,
wrung them out, and line dried them. A hot bath meant heating water over a
stove and pouring it into a large washtub - usually once a week. » Read More
The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village will be releasing their late night lecture show that will tackle the local and historical history of the indigenous people. Promoting in Twilight Talks, the show will begin on January 27 with a special appearance from Jim Pickens who will provide viewers with a higher standpoint on alterations in domestic landscaping over time and then succeeded by a... » Read More
If you are looking for a great way to spend a perfect afternoon in the Sanibel Captiva area, you are in for a treat with the 7th annual season of Island Jazz ready to take the center stage. » Read More
The Annual Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecture Weekend will take place on February 17-18, 2012 and is hosted by The Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education at Florida Gulf Coast University. In honoring the tradition of Rachel Carson, this year's guest speaker will be the Pulitzer Prize winner, Mary Oliver. Other distinguished awards for Ms. Oliver include the Lannan Foundation... » Read More
It’s time for a new season at the Hirdie-Girdie Gallery. This is one of the island’s very oldest galleries devoted to fine arts and crafts. » Read More
The local Helping Paws Animal Sanctuary is home to over 100 cats and kittens that have no place else to go. The shelter opened about a year ago. » Read More
The area’s annual Shellabration! 2012 is set for Feb. 26 to March 4. This year’s special celebration will honor the Sanibel Shell Show & Fair’s 75th anniversary as it celebrates the shell-loving ways of the islands. » Read More
To commemorate Dictionary Day on October 7, third graders at The Sanibel School received 42 brand new softcover dictionaries from local Rotarians. The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club has been dedicated to promoting literacy in local schools for over a decade, distributing Rotary Student Dictionaries to students since 1999 as part of Rotary International's commitment to worldwide literacy. The... » Read More
With the current gold price at record highs and climbing, you may be starting to wonder if you have missed the boat when it comes to investing in this shiny yellow metal. Is there any way you can find “cheap” gold these days, especially when the current gold price is so high wherever you look? While you may not be able to find gold for a steal, there are ways to get the best price... » Read More
With the cost of energy constantly increasing, most people are looking for an alternative method of energy for the home. Using traditional methods of energy to cool and heat your home can actually be costing you a fortune. Because of this, many people are interested in having solar technology installed in their home. Solar energy is a form of energy that relies on a natural resource, the sun,... » Read More
Many companies today need to streamline their business in order to stay competitive, and one of the ways that they are doing that is by using call center hosted systems instead of having their own employees answering the phones. This provides these companies with a number of advantages. They will not have to hire more people to answer the phones in an onsite call center, and that can reduce... » Read More
Have you taken an interest in precious metal investment? If you have, you might be wondering what you should do to get started. Like any investment, investing in precious metals is a complicated process. There are a lot of choices that you will have to make when you first get started. One choice that you will need to make right away is what type of investment that you want to make. When you are... » Read More
The Morgan silver dollar is the most wanted coin by collectors in the United States. Yet, this was not always the case. The coin was originally struck in 1878 to give America’s western silver mines a market for their silver, and was never intended to be general currency. The coin never gained favor with the public and was ignored by the coin collector community for decades. » Read More
Anybody who's been working as a massage therapist for any length of time understands that a massage is an all-encompassing experience. There's much more to giving a good massage than working the muscle groups in the right way and getting those muscles to loosen up so that the client is more comfortable when it's all over. There's a lot of medical info available about how the smell of the... » Read More
New cars are expensive these days. This is why many are turning to off- lease and other pre-owned automobiles. Many of these cars do not have many miles on them, yet they cost significantly less than brand new cars. The problem arises with the warranty. Many times the original warranty has expired. No doubt cars go more miles and last longer than ever before. The downside is modern automobiles... » Read More
You can get $0 down solar panels when you opt for an Encino Solar Energy Installation. Energy costs are out of control. Many average folks can no longer keep up with their massive electric bills. Yet, there is a solution that saves you thousands of dollars in electric bills. The answer is solar energy. » Read More
Getting started in silver investment is one of the wisest choices that you can make in this day and age. There are so many ways that you can actually put your money in danger by making unwise investments. Luckily, when you invest in things like silver and gold, you can still keep your money safe while you are making a return that will help you to secure your financial stability well into the... » Read More
We have all seen the cool gold bars from the movies, but these are usually much larger than any of us could afford to purchase in our real lives. The gold bars that we buy for investments, and to give as gifts, are usually only around one troy ounce each. These bars are priced based on their weight, so the more the bar weighs, the more money the bar will cost. Purchasing gold bars as gifts is a... » Read More
Florida, the 4th most populous state in the United States, is bordered
by the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The largest Metro area
centers around Miami, which is a major leader in finance, culture, media
and international trade. This southern Florida area is home to a most
diverse population making Florida houses for sale a popular destination.
Cloudy, 71°F on Friday, January 27, 2012
