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Wildlife

BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLERS Black-and-white warblers are medium to small for songbird classification, approximately 5 inches long. They have a distinct, fairly long, slightly downcurved bill. The head appears somewhat flat with a streamlined short neck. The wings are long, with the tail considered short. Boldly striped in black and white, bodies are bordered with black wings, […]

Real Estate Round-Up

A PRISONER IN YOUR OWN HOME? Residential real estate is full of emotion. As a former business owner, when my family moved to Florida in the 90’s, I decided to get involved in real estate. I was leaning toward the commercial side of real estate when I learned that it is more head than heart. […]

Whiskey Creek Ladies’ Club

The February meeting of the Whiskey Creek Ladies’ Club (WCLC) was attended by 41 members and three guests. President Mo Poirier opened the meeting with a flag salute and a welcome. Ellie Neal read the inspirational message, “Stop Worrying.” The tables were decorated with Valentine hearts by Cathy Trent. Cathy Trent and Sue Lynch gave […]

Some Popular Drugs Can Cause Hearing Loss Part II

Last month’s article was about ototoxic drugs, drugs that cause hearing loss. Among the most common listed in that article were aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs like ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen and piroxicam, many antibiotics, and certain diuretics. As extensive as that list was, it was not complete. This week’s article adds to that list. […]

Continental Women’s Club

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, April 3 at 11:30 a.m. Our April program will feature a chorus group from Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School under the direction of Libby O’Connor, Music Teacher. Please join us to enjoy this award-winning chorus group. Meetings are being held at The Hideaway […]

Cook’s Corner

SALMON SALMON CROQUETTES  INGREDIENTS 2 c. salmon, drained, skinned, de-boned, and mashed finely 2 c. mashed potatoes (mashed without liquid) 2 eggs 2 T. butter, melted ½ to 1 tsp. salt 1 T. Worcestershire sauce ½ to 1 c. grated cheese (optional) 2 egg yolks, beaten well bread or cracker crumbs DIRECTIONS Combine the salmon […]

Whiskey Creek Street Names And Their Meanings (Part I Of II)

Whiskey Creek is a unique neighborhood, with many of its streets bearing names related to wine and other spirits. The creek itself is said to have gained its name during Prohibition when bootleggers found it to be a secretive yet navigable waterway to transport moonshine. From its origins along McGregor Avenue to its end at […]

Brown Grass Is Okay

FERTILIZE SMART Brown is the color of the year according to Pantone Color Institute. While the exact shade of your lawn may not be “mocha mousse,” it’s okay to embrace brown grass – in fact, it can be Florida- friendly. If you have grass in your lawn that you can allow to go dormant, you […]