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NANDAY PARAKEET The Nanday parakeet is a noisy, invasive species that’s hard to miss. Their loud, ratchety squawks often draw attention to flocks of bright green birds marked with distinct black heads—hence their nickname, the “black-hooded parakeet.” Once native to Central and South America, Nanday parakeets became established in Florida after escaping or being released […]

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, November 6 at 11:30 a.m. Our speaker will be Dr. Andrew Kurtz, the founder of Gulf Coast Symphony. This is his 30th Anniversary Season as music director, president and CEO. Dr. Kurtz’s very interesting presentation will focus on the role that the symphony plays in […]

Sometimes it takes just one moment to remind us why Whiskey Creek is more than just a neighborhood. Last month, a family who recently moved into the neighborhood faced a heartbreaking situation. Their young son had left his motorized toy Jeep by the roadside while helping his dad with garage cleanup. In an unfortunate mix-up, […]

What Is The Whiskey Creek Civic Association (WCCA)? The mission of the WCCA is to plan for the preservation of our neighborhood and to promote and enhance the general welfare, safety and civic spirit of the Whiskey Creek community! Whiskey Creek has been and continues to be one of the most desired places to live […]

I neglected to report it in July but last month yours truly had a not-so-typical visitor run though my yard. A decent-sized black bear decided to grab a snack from our trash can and then climb up into a neighbor’s big oak tree! One of our cameras caught him scurrying through our side yard. He […]

WHITE BEAN AND HAM SOUP BORROWED FROMSALT & LAVENDER Soup season is here! Cozy up to fall with this simple and delicious recipe. One pot, mostly hands-off, simple ingredients, and you’re good to go. It’s also one of those hearty soups that gets better the longer you leave it: The flavors intensify, and it’s even […]

OCTOBER ON THE WATER October is a refreshing month around Southwest Florida. After a long hot summer, we get relief with cooler days, a noticeable drop in humidity, and fewer thunderstorms. This combination sets off good fishing opportunities as they are hungry, active, and on the move. Fall is the time that schools of redfish […]

FIVE WAYS TO HELP YOU CUT DOWN ON UNWANTED CALLS If you feel like you get more than your share of unwanted calls, you’re not alone. To slow down these persistent calls—some of which lead straight to scams—take a few simple steps. • Register your phone number for free in the National Do Not Call […]