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Freedom to prosper

To the editor: The guiding principle of the House Democratic Caucus is to protect Floridians’ freedom to be healthy, prosperous and safe. Gov. DeSantis gave his State of the State address touting Florida’s freedom. While harshly criticizing federal spending, he is also taking credit for ...

Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2016 Castellani Chianti Classico Reserva

The North Georgia Wine Advisor normwine@bellsouth.net normwine@charter.net 2016 Castellani Chianti Classico Reserva #04-2022 It's Cold outside with a wintery mix, but inside its warm and cozy, with a dish of homemade baked lasagna on the table, and a good bottle of 100% Sangiovese Reserve ...

Bridge Beat

Bridge has started up again on Pine Island: Fishers of Men Wednesday Bridge, noon to 3 p.m., everyone welcome. Friday night bridge at the St. James City Civic Center is back! Game starts promptly at 7 p.m. You do not need a partner. Please join us for a fun evening of bridge. There's a $2 fee ...

Cribbage Corner

Cribbage is played Thursday evenings at 6:45 at the SJCCA, located at  3300 Lemon St. Come out and have some fun and bring a friend. First Place -- Dennis Gettys Second Place -- Sue Mulder Third Place -- Dan Collard Fourth Place -- Suzy McDonnell "Turkey of the Week" -- Pam Placek ...

On the Water: Bite slows down with cooler weather

Cooler weather dropped water temperatures and with it came a noticeable slow down on the good steady fishing over the past few weeks. Fish were still caught, but not in the numbers over the previous weeks. Sheepshead fishing is down compared to the past few years. Warm weather up to this ...