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By MERYL O’ROURKE news@breezenewspapers.com Hello fellow gardener, welcome back! I’ve finally begun work on my front walkway, and like everything else that I’ve tackled with this garden makeover, it’s become a much larger project than first imagined. Gardens consist of many ...

By SHERIE BLEILER news@breezenewspapers.com What makes a community unique? Part of its character comes from the plants that originate there. Consider the statement that our native royal palms make along both sides of McGregor Boulevard. Reaching 50-100 feet, they can live over 100 years. ...

Dear Mr. Feichthaler: I am in the process of selling my home, and the closing date is next week. I have an out-of-town commitment that I cannot get postpone. Can my friend sign documents for me at your firm? Tracey G. Dear Tracey: I have handled many transactions where a seller could not be ...

Southwest Florida’s stunning waterways and picturesque coastlines are central to our community’s charm and allure. Activities such as swimming, boating and relaxing by the water offer families, friends and neighbors opportunities to connect and enjoy the natural beauty year-round. As ...

By CATHY DUNN news@breezenewspapers.com Succulents are a varied and unique group of low-maintenance plants that are fun and easy to grow in Southwest Florida’s abundant heat and sunshine. With more than 60 plant families containing approximately 10,000 species worldwide, succulents offer a ...