OK, it might not be as exciting to you, but last night I watched the clear sky to view the launch of a communications satellite from the NASA space center at the Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It was easily visible from my front lawn in Port Charlotte and glowed red/yellow as streaked up and east in an arch over the Atlantic Ocean. When the first … Keep reading... about NASA Rocket Launch

Steve Vogt with the best advice for students who aspire to a sports career… Steve spent two seasons with the Charlotte Stone Crabs as well as several with the Rays here in Spring Training. Now with the Oakland Athletics, Steve is an excellent catcher, enthusiastic ball player and a true gentleman. If more athletes in all sports were more like Steve Vogt, the reputations of all … Keep reading... about Steve Vogt’s advice to students

I have started the fall vegetable garden in Port Charlotte and it is showing signs of life. I grow my veggies in containers where I can better control soil conditions and moisture. I have a drip irrigation system set up that waters the containers for 10 minutes each morning at 8:15. I vary timing as needed but that is about right. Also the herbs… Cuban oregano, hot … Keep reading... about How the Port Charlotte garden grows

Tampa Bay Rays pitchers and catchers officially reported for Spring Training to the Port Charlotte Sports Complex on Friday. Many had been here for several days or weeks but this was the “Official” start. David Price, the team’s pitching ACE was there and happy to be part of the team. He and manager Joe Madden made personal appearances at a local watering hole on Thursday … Keep reading... about Start of Spring Training