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On the Water: There's better weather ahead
February 5, 2014 As far as weather goes, we pretty much experienced it all over the past week, except for snow. more »»
This Month in History: ‘Turpentining the pine trees’ on Pine Island
February 5, 2014 Recent research on Lee County’s Clerk of Court web site revealed an indenture between two parties for the purpose “turpentining the pine trees” [sic] on Pine Island. more »»
Catch ‘em & Cook ‘em: Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops
January 29, 2014 Ingredients 1/2 C firmly packed brown sugar 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp bourbon ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 6 (1 inch thick) bone-in pork chops How to: 1. more »» 
On the Water: February: The beginning of the end of the cold season
January 29, 2014 I know our winter in Southwest Florida is no comparison to the colder climates to our nort. more »»
This Month in History: Examining the Matlacha Pass National Wildlife Refuge
January 29, 2014 On Sept. 26, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt designated three small islands in the Matlacha Pass estuary as a "preserve and breeding ground for native birds. more »»
This Month in History: What role Useppa played in the 'Bay of Pigs' invasion
January 22, 2014 What word comes to mind when you hear the term “Bay of Pigs?" Kennedy? CIA? Cuba? Castro? Useppa? Some background. more »»
Catch ‘em & Cook ‘em: Marinated Country Pork Ribs
January 22, 2014 Ingredients 4 Country Ribs 1/3 Tbsp Cajun seasoning 5 oz zesty Italian dressing 2 oz liquid smoke 1/3 C A-1 Sauce 2 oz Worcestershire sauce How to: 1. Wash ribs and rub with Cajun seasoning. . more »»
On the Water: Cold days force change in fishing tactics
January 22, 2014 Several cold fronts over the week brought some windy days and dropped water temperatures bringing change to fishing tactic. more »»
Catch ‘em & Cook ‘em: Creamy Chicken with Biscuits
January 15, 2014 Ingredients 3/4 Lb carrots (about 4) cut into 1 inch lengths 2 stalks celery – thinly sliced 1 small onion – chopped 1/4 C flour 1 1/2 Lb boneless chicken thighs (about 8) 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning... more »» 
On the Water: Fishing up and down like the weather
January 15, 2014 As our first real cold front of the season settled in, the inshore water temperatures fell from the lower to mid-70s down to around 60 degrees, then a few days later the air temperature was back int... more »»
This Month in History: More on the San Carlos Hotel in St. James City
January 15, 2014 Readers may recall my column Dec. 31 about the San Carlos Hotel in St. James City. more »»
This Month in History: How Lee County and other nearby counties were formed, named
January 8, 2014 This weekend I read a book about the history of Southwest Florida during the early 1800s. There were only two counties in Florida back then, but our state was the same size as it is today. more »» 
On the Water: Fishing in January
January 8, 2014 January should bring us some of the coldest days of the year in Southwest Florida. Just how cold it gets will determine how and where to fish. more »»
Catch ‘em & Cook ‘em: Mini Corn Dogs with Cranberry Mustard
January 8, 2014 Cranberry Mustard How to: 1. Boil 1 C unsweetened cranberry juice in a small saucepan until reduced to 1/4 cup 2. Mix with 3/4 C Dijon mustard and 6 Tbsp packed light brown sugar Makes 1 cup. more »» 
MOTI: Take a stroll through St. James City history with Knox
January 8, 2014 On Sunday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m., Museum of the Islands historian Tim Knox will lead a group stroll with a visiting socialite who will share her impressions of early St. James City. more »»
This Month in History: The history of the fish hut at Safety Harbor
December 31, 2013 Recently I was asked if I knew the history of the fish hut at the entrance to Safety Harbor. Safety Harbor is on North Captiva Island. more »»
Catch ‘em & Cook ‘em: Mini Beef Wellington
December 31, 2013 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) 4 to 5 Button Mushrooms – sliced 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh Rosemary 1/4 tsp freshly ground Black Pepper Sea Salt 1 Large Egg – lightly beaten 1... more »» 
On the Water: Cooler weather should give fishing a boost
December 31, 2013 Warm days finally gave way to cooler weather just in time for the Christmas holidays. more »»
Catch ‘em & Cook ‘em: Oven Roasted Prine Rib
December 23, 2013 Ingredients: 1/3 C kosher salt 3 Tbsp dry mustard 4 tsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp dried minced garlic 1 Tbsp onion powder 2 tsp dried thyme – crushed 2 tsp dried oregano – crushed 2 tsp ground... more »»
This Month in History: The history of tracking Santa on Christmas Eve
December 23, 2013 Have you ever wondered how the U.S. Air Force came about the task of tracking Santa’s journey as he delivers presents to children around the world? It began on Christmas Eve in 1955 when Col. more »» |
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