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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 ...

By CAROLE KERNS news@breezenewspapers,com Spring is fleeting in Southwest Florida. As the weather warms quickly and our gardens brighten with flowers, savvy gardeners prepare their gardens for the heat and humidity of summer. April is still a good time to plant heat-tolerant annuals. ...

By MERYL O’ROURKE news@breezenewspapers.com Hello fellow gardener, welcome back! I had planned to work on my walkway and share that journey with you; however, I was gifted several plants and decided to add them to the plan. Gardens are ever evolving, as is Nature. The first addition ...

Hello, fellow gardener, welcome back! This week, we’ll work our way down the north side of my front lawn. The area being planted is approximately 35 feet long, so there’s plenty of room to put plants in groupings. As this is the only area without overhead power lines, I have the freedom to ...