Gardening in Southwest Florida can be a real joy and sometimes a challenge. I have not had a great deal of luck with tomatoes and my citrus takes a lot of attention, but some plants thrive. I use plastic buckets as planters for my vegetable garden. It allows me to control the soil and watering much better. In the adjacent photo there is a bucket of broccoli that I planted just … Keep reading... about Gardening in SW Florida
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Onion Pork Chops
This special recipe is for people who like onion and mustard in combination with pork. I also use a little grated horseradish for an additional taste. Servings 4 person Ingredients: 4 pork chops (without bone) 1 medium onion finely chopped 4 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp grated horseradish 1 lightly beaten egg 3 tbsp flour Salt and pepper 6 tbsp … Keep reading... about Onion Pork Chops
Direct flights Portsmouth, NH to Punta Gorda
Allegiant Airlines has announced non-stop flights between Punta Gorda, FL and Portsmouth, NH. Beginning February 12, 2014, flights will originate at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, flying direct to Punta Gorda, FL. Flights will take just under three hours. Promotional fares will start at $129 each way. Allegiant Airlines released a statement by President Andrew C. … Keep reading... about Direct flights Portsmouth, NH to Punta Gorda
Affordable North Port
North Port, FL has been ranked one of the most affordable communities with a population under 60,000. Based on cost of living, crime, median household income, unemployment rate, median home price and homes for sale per capita, North Port was ranked most affordable in Florida. North Port has a cost of living 10 points below the national average with a median household income of … Keep reading... about Affordable North Port
University Town Center Mall Updates
The locals in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, and Bradenton are well aware of the plan for a new, state of the art shopping mall that is scheduled to open on University Parkway in Ocober 2014. However, despite the buzz that this massive project has generated, there had still been speculation as to which stores would make up the $315 million, 880,000 square foot mall. This past week, … Keep reading... about University Town Center Mall Updates