Up and down the beaches of Longboat Key, beachgoers will see several areas marked with orange tape and stakes with writing on them. These areas are marked off to protect the ping pong ball sized eggs that fill the nests of loggerhead and green sea turtles. Every year, hundreds of turtles come back to the same beach where they were born to lay the new generation of … Keep reading... about Longboat Key Turtle Watch
General Interest
I Have A Dream
When we let freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, "Free at last! free at last! thank God Almighty, we … Keep reading... about I Have A Dream
North Port K9
North Port Police Department will compete in the United States Police Canine Association’s National Patrol Dog Field Trials in Charles County, Md, 9/30 - 10/4 2013. The North Port K9 team will compete against other police K9 squads from across the country. … Keep reading... about North Port K9
PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT PLANS TO EXPAND
By Debra Mann, REALTOR, Suncoasteam Realty Contact Debra: 941-626-0744, debra@suncoasteam.com The Punta Gorda Airport is gearing up for the biggest expansion since the new terminal was built after Hurricane Charley!! Allegiant Air has announced it will soon be adding 8 more cities to its service, some of them starting as soon as October! The new flights will be non-stop to … Keep reading... about PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT PLANS TO EXPAND
German Meatballs
Here is a very popular dish from Germany. There are many names for this dish like Buletten, Hackfleichbackele, Frikadellen, Fleischpflanzerl etc. but all the people know what it is. Mostly made with minced meat from pork and beef. Additional ingredients are chopped onions, bread-roll or bread crumbs, eggs, salt and pepper, mustard and parsley. In this recipe I add some specials … Keep reading... about German Meatballs
Sea Turtle Nesting Season
It's that time of year again. Every year, between May 1 and October 31, beach goers will notice small areas of the beach marked with stakes in the sand, blocked off with orange tape. That can only mean one thing: it's sea turtle nesting season. The beaches lining Sarasota's coast have been a safe haven for loggerhead turtles for more than three decades. Heading the conservation … Keep reading... about Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is one of the classic Italian desserts made from Mascarpone cheese. I know it is hard to find Mascarpone cheese in the stores and that is the reason that I use cream cheese as a substitute for Mascarpone cheese in the recipe. Furthermore I add some cherries in my Tiramisu version. The little sour cherries are a good player with the other part of sweet cream. Servings … Keep reading... about Tiramisu
Malfatti, little Ricotta dumplings with Parmesan cheese
I learned this dish from a friend during a vacation in Calabria/Italia. The name malfatti has the meaning “badly made”. There are less ingredients but the taste is so delicious. This recipe is the basic but you can add spinach, fresh herbs or bacon with onions. Create your own favorite malfatti from this basic. Servings 4 Person Ingredients 10 oz Ricotta 2/3 cup wheat … Keep reading... about Malfatti, little Ricotta dumplings with Parmesan cheese
Eggplant gratinated with Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce
This dish is great for an appetizer with a crusty baguette. Or as a main course with a grilled chicken breast and green salad. The taste is a little bit spicy because of the red chili pepper. This is one of our favorite dinner in the summertime. Serves 4/6 Person Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants 1 medium onion thinly sliced 1 red chili pepper chopped (or ¼ tsp crushed red … Keep reading... about Eggplant gratinated with Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce
California Almond Soup
This combination with almonds, onion and chicken makes this soup very special and tasty. California Almond Soup Serves 4 Person Ingredients: ½ pound chicken breast 2 tbsp butter 3 tbsp vegetable oil 3 ounces ground almonds 2 tbsp sliced almonds 3 ½ cups of chicken stock 1 medium onion 2 egg yolk 1 cup heavy cream Salt, freshly ground pepper, hint of sugar … Keep reading... about California Almond Soup