Easy to make and yummy are these Chocolate muffins with a center of jelly. In this recipe I worked with apricot jelly but instead you can use your favorit jelly. With a center of jelly the muffin is more soft and can be stored longer. If you use milk chocolate the muffins are a little sweeter. For 12 pieces Ingredients : 9 oz all purpose flour 0,75 0z cocoa … Keep reading... about Chocolate Muffins with Apricot Jelly
General Interest
Punta Gorda Police Department “Away From Home Program”
The police department in Punta Gorda, FL wants seasonal and vacationing residents to know that they are looking after them. When enrolled in the Punta Gorda Police Department “Away From Home Program”, more than 60 of the department’s volunteer force will conduct basic home security checks. This is not intended to substitute for normal home security systems and actions but to … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda Police Department “Away From Home Program”
New Punta Gorda FL Airport Sign
There is a new sign at the entrance to the airport in Punta Gorda, FL. It is now easier to spot the entrance road.The airport is experiencing record growth with many new flight destinations and timetables. It is more convenient to many travelers to fly to Punta Gorda airport than to others in the region. Traffic is lower here and it is quick on and off I-75. Try Punta Gorda … Keep reading... about New Punta Gorda FL Airport Sign
Home Remodeling in SW Florida
When people think about selling a home, they often consider remodeling ideas to make the home more valuable and to sell faster. There are often items that should or could help in this, but they rarely come close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). According to Remodeling Magazine, one of the best investments a homeowner can make is a simple one. Replace a worn or weak front … Keep reading... about Home Remodeling in SW Florida
The future of building
A company called Kite Bricks wants to take the Lego idea into home construction. Everyone who has ever played with the toy, Legos, knows how easy they snap together to build a playhouse. Now Kite Bricks wants to make home construction just as easy. The unit is made of high strength concrete. When snapped together and sealed with an adhesive, it makes a strong and efficient … Keep reading... about The future of building
Southwest Florida is a prime destination for baby-boomer retirees
In Florida, Charlotte County – Punta Gorda (32.9% were baby boomers in 2013, a 34.3% increase since 2007) topped the list for baby boomer population growth. A study conducted by RealtyTrac analyzing Census population data between 2007 and 2013, found that Punta Gorda / Port Charlotte and Charlotte County were at the top of boomers retirees radar. This growth is due to the … Keep reading... about Southwest Florida is a prime destination for baby-boomer retirees
Maxx Tissenbaum
Maxx Tissenbaum... https://maxx8tissenbaum.wordpress.com/author/maxx8tissenbaum/ Anyone interested in baseball and the development side from a player's perspective, should read Maxx's blog. It is filled with great stories from a minor league player's angle. Maxx will have a great career in baseball and after, I am sure he will be in high demand as a baseball sports caster. … Keep reading... about Maxx Tissenbaum
Why I live in Southwest Florida – Dolphin Sighting
Dolphins - These are among the most beautiful and intelligent animals one will see in Florida and no matter how often, it is always a pleasure. My very first close up sighting in Southwest Florida was actually quite comical… now that I have time to think about it. It was in the mid 1980’s. I had rented a small Sunfish sailboat and was tacking back and forth along Englewood … Keep reading... about Why I live in Southwest Florida – Dolphin Sighting
Film Making in Sarasota
Tony Stopperan, the Sarasota, FL based producer of “The Lucky 6” is working on a new project. “Paradise, FL,” is about a fisherman dealing with an addiction and family. The film should be completed in time for the Sundance Film Festival at the end of September. The film was shot in twenty-eight days on location in Cortez, FL. It is a joint project of Sarasota’s Ringling … Keep reading... about Film Making in Sarasota
Punta Gorda, FL Airport Expansion
The airport at Punta Gorda, FL will triple the size of its terminal in an expansion that will take 18 months. There will be more ticket counters and an enlarged waiting area with additional security. The current terminal is 16,000 s/f. The new terminal will be 50,000 s/f. The airport’s only current airline, Allegiant, now serves 23 cites with flights 2 or 3 times a week. The … Keep reading... about Punta Gorda, FL Airport Expansion