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May 16, 2010

Almost Every Florida Yard Stars Hibiscus

The Purple Hibiscus

Fresh Flowers Every Morning inBonita Springs

My neighbors probably think I’m crazy crawling around in their flower bed, in a cheetah print bath robe, at seven in the morning trying to capture their hibiscus waking up. It’s not the average pink or classic yellow. It’s a very dark lavender …

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May 12, 2010

There is No Oil on Southwest Florida Beaches

Bonita Springs Flamingo

So Far, Only Tanning Oil on Our Beaches

Sooner or later I figured someone would ask the question “Is the oil on your beaches yet?” Well it started. I’ve gotten it a few times already from potential buyers flying in from outside of the state of Florida.

This is a …

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May 9, 2010

The Queen’s Wreath in Brendan Cove

Flying Bee

Almost Sweeter Than Honey on Brendan Way

There isn’t a thing I can tell you about this plant except a story. I went to take a picture of the blossoms a few days after I saw it and it was cut back bald!  It wasn’t be a few weeks later …

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April 25, 2010

Orange Blossoms in The Old Groves

Orange Blossoms in Bonita Springs

Along The Imperial River in Old Bonita

There are little gems like these hidden all over in Bonita Springs, Florida.  In the older, original section of Bonita there are still remnants of old groves.  Mature citrus trees are tucked away in the back yards of many homes.

The blossoms are …

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April 19, 2010

Short Sale Real Estate Deserves Photos, Too

Pool People Bonita Springs

Four People Shot By Pool in Bonita Springs, Fla

There is no faster way to clear off a pool deck than to announce to the general area, “I am here to take pictures.”  Today, as I quietly took pictures someone in the pool, yes, the pool asked to take my …

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April 11, 2010

Sunday’s Child is Full of Grace

Flower in Brendan Cove

A Bonitian Flower I Didn’t Want You To Miss

Spotted at Brendan Way in Brendan Cove, Bonita Springs, Florida.  Take a moment.

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April 11, 2010

The 55 Plus Pied-à-Terre | Potato, Puh-TAH-Ohh

Pied-à-terre

Vacation Home: It’s All About Perspective

This is one of my favorite little places in Bonita Springs besides that cute little house with awnings on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Rio Vista.  This little place is in Lime Tree Park.

Sometimes I walk by house on Rio Vista …

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April 8, 2010

Save a Bonitian | Florida’s Blood Center of Bonita Springs

Floridas Blood Centers

It’s Free! They May Even Give Ya a Cookie

There isn’t a charitable organization that’s not struggling in this economic down turn.  It’s difficult for folks to give money sometimes, but it is possible to give time and maybe even a little life saving blood.

It’s pretty tough to write …

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April 4, 2010

Happy Easter From Bonita Springs, Florida

Happy Easter

  Classic Florida Attic Rabbit Infestation

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March 27, 2010

Good Morning in Bonita Springs, FL

Good Morning

Bonitian Pasaflora on Saturday Morning

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