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Im sure, me, youll find plenty, especially now at springtime--a season when birds seem sing louder, buds tree branches turn into perfectly flawless green leaves theres love air. During uplifting time year, I myself reminiscing moments have shaped my past illuminate future. Maybe heart still skips beat remember day, surrounded family friends said two beautiful words do. Or perhaps fun spouse had choosing first home whether an apartment house--and course, decorating it tending garden. Then recollection arrival child--or grandchild--brings smile lips. While others fond memories landing perfect job they fought so hard get, something more simple, saying good-bye work kicking back Captiva islands any great coastal spots Florida. In pages Gulf Main, we give many reasons celebrate, Whether brings good helps can take forms, happiest people know understand doesnt always mean lavish dinners gifts. Sometimes only takes warm hug enthusiastic compliment. 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Estero When caught on, fast. group continued converting spaces ... --Mike McGuigan, opened Forest re-creating sights sounds real, exotic jungle atmosphere. few took series turns unassuming businessman. got married, family, lost father worst economic downturn since Great Depression. off, sold house aboard 52-foot Hatteras. guy, despite success. Id wanted boat, Boating activity doing, well fishing Lake Erie walleye father. 17. Dad never handed anything, taught had, showed business, PHOTOS ON THIS AND OPPOSITE PAGE MIKE MCGUIGAN playing role restaurateur, found Hatteras exploring waterways. 15 young entrepreneur captains license tourists lake, fishing. boat Myers, frequented Country Club, used manage. Rebranded revived Daniel Kearns, men formed partnership today being resurrecting downtowns scene. began with, Garage. slump, streets torn closing. saw deserted, scary, recalls. We were middle downturn, sinking risky there no people. 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