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We listen you, when theres an opportunity were board acknowledge make Fort Myers great place live stories 100 Years Questions. article ran MayJune recognized Berne Davis, benefactor arts, her 100th birthday shes done especially role driving force behind Sidney Davis Art Center. Working highly motivated only happy day office, but success. Cordial greetings morning wishes safe journey home end small say, Hey, looking forward office tomorrow. Its also important step building stronger It was long ago asked, Arent lucky having such Well, said, luck everyone receives once while. think am blessed professionals have ability talent, diligently doing best. This serve best neighbors, ourselves closest hearts. WE LISTEN TO YOU, AND WHEN THERES AN OPPORTUNITY SUPPORT COMMUNITY, WERE ON BOARD ACKNOWLEDGE THOSE WHO MAKE FORT MYERS GREAT PLACE LIVE. As wrap up year, focus turns holidays, special time giving. 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Guests explore homes late pioneers, while enjoying cheery blend holidays history. 239-334-7419, edisonfordwinterestates.org 11 latest flavor hits international market RENEE NOVELLE exactly calamondin intriguing At glance, looks mini-orange sensitive, thin peel. But fooled appearances--this fruit packs explosive Sampling signature jam, immediately awakened burst citrusy sweetness me intrigued complexity. There hints fruits well--pineapple, apricot, peach maybe guava--all fused together perfectly tart Truly, unlike anything else market, blends effortlessly enhance dozens recipes, Gutstein been collecting name ease. After meeting Gutstein, bright, friendly she loves, eager learn compelled physician revive delicate crop, propelling stardom. encounter off-the-cuff comment ... isnt every introduced new thats unique, delicious generates media buzz whips addiction frenzy. yet Dr. Laurie virtual Caf, done. Sure, orange nothing native Floridians. spread tasty recipes Fancy Food Show June, surprised foodies unfamiliar serves base offerings. Out approximately 1,200 tasters, including around world, individuals even knew is. reaction any indication, wont quickly forget. had fantastic response show, excitedly declares stroll commercial kitchen. heritage fruit, proud. parlayed love small, thriving business, Caf. TASTED THAT FIRST JAM KNEW LOVED IT. IT WOULD MY LIFE FOREVER. --LAURIE GUTSTEIN According legend, Gutsteins father making jam. Starting recipe friend moved tweaked over suit his own palate. tasted jam loved smiling recalls experience. would my forever. starting understand means. Her eventually retired jammaking, much dismay passed knowledge daughter. embraced began expanding interests--a smooth coulis tea cake primarily. wasnt brought now-famous cakes party, encouragement pursue opportunity, considered turning favorite hobby business. told her, know, Laurie, ladies start retirement businesses this, recalls, brushing off claiming already. She took suggestion heart, however, turned calls hugely fun project. project thousands customers--spanning North continent parts 13 Tasty coulis, jams mainstays staff includes Graham Sandy McGraw, along Gutstein. Europe--who devouring rapid rate. fact, caf recently processed 522 pounds demand. staffs far hide ones, laughs employee it. grove largest Although trees planting, vastness vision became apparent him. business expands, adding assortment goods store. Plans include ice cream, frosting, juice puree, green tea, chocolate products, suggestions possibly cookbook. Though admits arent health foods, adamant staying true roots physician. using organic wherever possible insisting no-toxin environment, means Novelle author journalist living GO Caf 239-288-5535, calamondincafe.com 7970 Summerlin Lakes Drive, Suite 101 14 754 PHOTOS company packaging BPA- aluminum-free. grow, line non-organic line, Above values customer interaction. really affect tasters remember mothers grandmothers after sampling Gutsteins. bring somebodys childhood them mouthful, one-on-one touch experience n 15 Cafe cool spot taking downtowns lively art music scene R DAVID ACEVEDO ever-growing downtown Originally Cornwall, England, Steadman attracted sunny weather decided second 2002. They inaugurated Britishstyle venue Steadmans endeavor. Blue Peter Inn, located Polperro, opened doors accolades travel sites popular tripadvisor.com. With restaurant, piece traditions walks door. ight center Bar Bistro become major player artistic happenings Myers. Nestled core known occupying space oldest buildings town, right corner Hendry First streets, artsy perfect combination English charm comfort. famous blue wall often backdrop some monthly events. Owners Caroline found busy four THIS RESTAURANTS ATMOSPHERE IS INTENDED FOSTER CONVERSATIONS OVER GOOD CUP COFFEE, GLASS OR DELICIOUS MEAL. --LESLIE BOWEN, MANAGER UNITED CAFE BAR BISTRO One inviting spots District, laid-back high energy walks. Manager Leslie Bowen enjoys working family. here. server worked manager fairly quickly, states Bowen, half years. connect door, try feel welcomed, adds, pointing absence distractions, flat-screen TVs space. restaurants atmosphere intended foster conversations cup coffee, glass wine meal. attracts repeat customers, advantage serenity write read table window. differs European pub-style interior added bonus free Internet. Many come enjoy, excellent hot beverages, write, music, check email simply relax, comments artful menu British classics dishes Cottage Pie. Rotating showings artists happen regularly musical performances scheduled events acclaimed Walk. bears colors Kingdoms flag, Union Jack red, white blue. red walls inside contrast beautifully dark mahogany tones black-and-white checkered flooring. Tons Britishthemed decorate restaurant. Some details characteristic neo-gothic architecture, cathedral-style windows castings above main double-door entrance. OPPOSITE PAGE 17 110 old, history here, Englishman, being District. open various walks, collaborate musicians artworks perform, adds Steadman, exhibiting walls. Downtown shops galleries, turn attract families beautiful scenery, concludes entrepreneur, beautification town hopes progress. asked future plans Bistro, tells undergo renovations addition ceiling beams stop bite eat, kind created lingering friends. ARE OPEN DURING VARIOUS EVENTS SUCH AS ART MUSIC WALKS, COLLABORATE ARTISTS MUSICIANS PRESENT THEIR ARTWORKS PERFORM. --STEVE STEADMAN, traditional ambiance revamping existing kitchen, serving traditionally December. Current operation extended well. continue collaborating 2236 Street For information, visit unitedbistro.com. visual artist, curator, former gallery owner, writer current Artist Studios Alliance Arts Campus. He degree arts University Puerto Rico, Mayaguez 18 19 trends old entertaining O Informal Gatherings Regardless celebrating, usually wonderful havent seen out-of-town relatives, youve lost with, neighbors whose lives throughout year. These kinds reunions lend themselves less-structured, casual event mingling becomes dominant theme. past, potluck dinners reigned supreme. Suzanne Willis, nationally etiquette expert spent notable companies luxury Ritz-Carlton Mandarin Oriental, fond idea. way, allowed experience, states. gives guests common topic discuss. Willis elaborates h That magical, whimsical emotions high, low, budgets stretched pressure enjoy. Nevertheless, childs excitement While decorating signify eagerly anticipate prepared shared joyful attendees. finding overwhelmed idea hosting party--or craving unique table--fear Weve consulted fresh ideas. Thanksgiving, Christmas Hanukkah, dramatic colorful sets mood gathering. chatting guest made, exchanging ideas, etc. provides easy icebreaker know Lisa Thompson, Myersbased Ambiance Interiors Accessories, suggests variation interesting house hopping. household appetizer, next dinner, dessert. So social, informal. stay move theme worth noting outside dining. trend informal gatherings. Pair bright several flower arrangements JESSICA JAMES color. evening event, candlelight enchanting ambience. design partner Garden Naples, loves elements seeing decorations Flowers greenery yard, vegetables, displayed attractive centerpiece, beeswax candles linen napkins, suggests. becoming norm. Formal planning lavish season, seem impressive correct placement table, far. 21 Bring striking coastal-themed table. set says, breaks down enough. consider need comfortable, presenting Then reminds outside-in place-setting rule. Pare tables removing plates dishes, instead talking weeks come. unexpected top, Thompson likes show-stopping arrangement full billowing pines cascade vase. miniature ornaments, easily arranged Macys, Target, Stein Mart discount Dollar Tree Sams Club options dcor ornaments. James insists. Personalizing card appreciated setting shows anticipation attendance. Several experts further suggested coupling 22 FLOWERS GREENERY FROM YOUR OWN YARD, EVEN FRUITS VEGETABLES, CAN DISPLAYED ATTRACTIVE CENTERPIECE. --JESSICA JAMES, GARDEN DISTRICT NAPLES show thoughtfulness toward guests. follow games, carol singing exchange. sense number-one element special, us. fails chaos ensues, calm, glasses toast. 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Yorker sold retire, visiting visits got longer time, laugh. growing weary retirement, felt area. Having enjoyed experimenting year-round tours. WICKED DOLPHIN Silver decorated coveted competitions. RUM JUST SEEMED PERFECT SPIRIT DISTILL. --JOANN ELARDO, 25 distills, ages bottles on-site Coral. offerings RumShine, rum-based moonshine. perfecting, work constantly interrupted curious visitors--wanting on, wanting tour, taste and, most, importantly, buy. law allow above, stepped away lobby legislators changes grow attraction demanding. Now tour buses arrive state sample goods, delectable rums silver spice. small-batch barrel aging, soda, creamy tasting. spice smells tastes distinctively easy-drinking contains honey Lehigh Acres, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon oranges Elardos peel night. SUNSET PUNCH ounce fresh-squeezed pineapple banana liqueur Splash grenadine Shake rocks. Birch well-known broadcast frequent contributor Media. Read musings thebirchbeat.blogspot.com. 26 Found developing category called Bottled jars label resembles Old postcard, smoother anticipate--no coughing burning esophagus sip. Apple Pie RumShine screams strawberry blueberry shines loaded chunks Plant City. rocks mixed ginger ale lemonade. content rum. 2015, release canebased vodka. ball saying, manufactured someone me. endorsement public reaction. Every Christmas, shop T-shirts, baskets, barbecue sauces, Just hearing word thing large outdoor overlooking pond grounds, Bottling parties both volunteers employees paid supports Florida-friendly tourists bars. bottom that, indeed exceptional. 27 takes Washington, D.C. foot rediscover Americas H ED BROTAK selection sushi, surprising Brayton, Japanese connoisseur, devours lunch. Leaving Capitol, march briskly across Supreme Court building. justices seen, photo ops massive steps Greeklike, neoclassic structure. Sixteen imposing marble columns entrance capped nine allegorical sculptured figures representing liberty, scales justice, order, authority, council research. National Air Space Museum, collection aviation memorabilia visited museum world. Being Carolina, note Wright Flyer, Brothers plane made historic flight 1903 Kitty Hawk, N.C. study model Shuttle Columbia, recalling disastrous demise 2003. sun beginning set, pick pace westward Mall en route Washington Monument. Capitol Lincoln Memorial gathering baseball games festivities on. Monument strain necks admiring 555-foot obelisk, tallest Tours U.S. recognizable symbol democracy, booked advance senator representative. eres challenge sights three days. city, must foot. walking cities. Everything close by, Kate Gibbs, relations Destination DC, marketing organization countrys capital. contestants Brotak Asheville, Liz, 12, Chandler, 19. starts a.m. Friday Capitol. hour pre-scheduled photos steps. Capitols cast-iron dome, topped Statue Freedom, subject silhouetted against sky puffy clouds. noon, proves knowledgeable entertaining. donate statues prominent Statuary Hall Collection. 1914, provided statue John Gorrie, scientist credited inventing refrigeration air conditioning, 1922 sent Edmund Kirby Smith, army officer educator served Mexican war under General Zachary Taylor. 45-minute hit cafeteria tucked basement. Among structure built president. monument reopened, closed 2011 rare earthquake damaged tower. darkness creeps in, north Ellipse, Presidents Park South, front gate White House. residence president guarded landscaped. By point, hours, no invitation Obamas nearest metro station. Brotaks hotel p.m., room 1130. day, Eds FitBit tracker recorded 19,000 total 8.6 miles. morning, slower getting up, Gallery Art. Chandler everything learned class. knowingly points Portrait Youth Sandro Botticelli. dropping names Claude Monet, Leonardo da Vinci Vincent Van Gogh. On hand, painting see father-in-law court jester. D.C.s landmarks Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Monument, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. ENGAGE HISTORY SEE NUMEROUS AMERICAN TREASURES, MOST THEM FREE. --KATE GIBBS, DESTINATION DC followed Museum History. Dorothys ruby slippers Wizard Oz movie Julia Childs kitchen display. train exhibit featuring station Spencer, Lizs father, enthusiast, born there. ready call day. Sunday drive Tidal Basin, manmade reservoir Potomac Channel memorials nearby. World War II pavilions Atlantic Pacific wars separated 56 pillars 48 states, eight territories Columbia men battle. Next Korean Veterans life-like, stainless steel soldiers combat Vietnam haunting etched ultimate sacrifice. Continuing, trek famed Reflecting Pool reach memorial itself climb 50-plus LIZ LOVE-BROTAK 29 TIPS PLANNING TRIP To avoid traffic parking headaches, suburbs city. Avoid regardless around. 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Confidence peeks unpretentious demeanor explains should. claim fame. Sort of. 2010, handful entrees nominated appear Live Regis Kellys Coast-to-Coast Firehouse Cook-Off firefighter re-create television hosts. Ultimately, dish San Francisco. Still, pressed toasted hoagie epitome Alimontis style. simple. Two, three, ingredients reminded again, wall, Like firehouse chefs, classically trained arts. discovered abilities do--out necessity. JONATHAN WEST 35 Lt. Damon Turns out, knowing cook decent meal expected person firehouse. confined dormitory-like better multiple week, responsible aspect grocery Contrary believe, funded government. fire department sort organized payment agreement, throwing shift depending cooked paying pocket distributing funds staples. household, pantries stocked condiments oil, pepper. difference versus moment, pulled making, leave hour, right. Scrap precisely happens later Department, 6. Firefighter resident Jason Douglas originally ravioli stuffed ricotta grass-fed beef lunch menu, duress nearly normal later, swapped plan bell peppers ground quinoa, side avocado slices. Aside occasional homemade pancakes, baconwrapped meatloaf cordon bleu, buffalo blackened bleu cheese burgers, fat-heavy foods does exceptions mates, creates alternatives himself members. nut. certified peer fitness trainer FMFD Fitness Program Resource, supplying colleagues nutritious encourages wellness. fires prolonged periods bodies beating, healthy, newer generations eating habits stations. Beforehand, firehouses finger-licking good, calorie-laden indulgences sloppy Joes, dogs smothered chili cheese, oily pizzas vegetables slathered sticks melted butter. But, worrisome statistics cautious theyre putting bodies. life, expectancy averaged 57 Thats five healthy life. 36 DAMON ALIMONTI OTHER LIKE MANY FIREHOUSE CHEFS, CLASSICALLY TRAINED ARTS. INSTEAD, HE DISCOVERED HIS COOKING ABILITIES WAY FIREFIGHTERS DO--OUT NECESSITY. pepper sandwich. Cheese-stuffed burritos easy-to-prepare diet cheat department. Homemade McGriddles breakfast. photos, clockwise R.J. Hagewood Lamb engineer Rob Popkin Doerr. Chicken piccata 37 welcomes nourishing soul. replaces butter extra virgin coconut buys farmers markets, dollars meats. him, form, works guys sit joke lot. Fred agree. tighter sharing co-workers. Psychologists Douglas, Gonzalez wholesome ex-personal avid bodybuilder derives joy teaching mates mean skimping pretty count makes. given veggies accompany pasta sauce, breast bathed mango salsa atop bed rice, replace carbohydrate spaghetti squash noodles. buddies appreciate wide-ranged gets mouths watering Spanish Cuban descent, splurges rich, meaty reminiscent grew bad, meals, kidding halfheartedly importance Doerr captain same name, styles equal. follows preparing low-calorie grilled chicken, quinoa steel-cut oats, sometimes macaroni cheese. both, practice commonality slow divided stations, though big, calls. duo prefers simple off-base, but, sometimes, sits, flavorful becomes. cacciatore ever Dutch oven recalls. Evidently, forget approach juicy inventive meals. order salvage expected, theyve THESE GUYS PERCENT LIFE. FAMILY AWAY FAMILY, SO ABLE SIT DOWN EAT MEAL JOKE AROUND MEANS LOT. --FIREFIGHTER JASON DOUGLAS, FIRE DEPARTMENT Kris Pawelczyk lends helping sidetracked duress. 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