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With the arrival of September, the end of summer is in sight as we gradually break away from hot, muggy days and transition to the cooler days of autumn. This is great news for anglers. Days become less humid with a slight drop in temperature, a welcomed relief after a hot Florida summer. ...

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2021 J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay #33-2023 Yet another good vintage for the 2021 J. Lohr Chardonnay, following a parade of good years for this Monterey, California Chardonnay! This latest edition is once again, a ...

Island Mahjongg

Six players gathered for an afternoon of mahjongg Thursday, Aug. 24. Winding up on top with a whopping 170 is Stephanie LaHines. Kathy Richardson not far behind with 105. Tying for 3 rd are Peggy Finley and Jerilynn Safran with 90.  Play continues every Thursday from 1-4 p.m. As we are ...

Anglers are having a fun time hooking into sharks across the inshore waters. Averaging 2-4 feet, they are a blast on light spinning tackle, especially for kids. Look for them over grass flats from 4-6 feet. A live pinfish, pilchards or a chunk of cut ladyfish or mullet will get their attention ...

Dolphin Tales: Manatee rescue

On Wednesday, Aug. 9, I turned my truck west out of Matlacha Isles in the early afternoon and found myself behind a Sea World Animal Rescue Team truck. The truck turned south at the four corners and headed west onto Maria Drive where there is a commercial seaport, however, it veered right onto ...

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2019 Rutherford Hill Merlot #32-2023 The Merlot from Rutherford Hill has been a good choice year after year for quite some time, and the 2019 vintage is an extension of the line, with most scoring 90 and above. ...