Category Archives: Florida

Bird Sanctuaries Fill a Need

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Lucy Tobias

Can you roll your R’s and say these words – Rescue – Repair – Rehabilitation – Release? Say them with me now. Congratulations, you’ve just described the amazing world of bird rescue. And, you can go see this world in … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of Summer Are Here

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Lucy Tobias

Dog days of summer are here. There is only one cure – grab your leash and water bowl and head for the beach! Obi, a Welsh Corgi, and I did just that, winding our way down A1A south of St. … Continue reading →

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Let’s go pick blueberries in June

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Lucy Tobias

Yumm. June is here and that means the time has arrived to get it in gear and get out the buckets. They won’t be empty for long. This is the season to pick blueberries. What is it about these small, … Continue reading →

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Loving the Levees in Florida

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Lucy Tobias

Levees are elevated structures built by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to impound and hold back high water. Building levees causes “unintended consequences” as they like to say in political speak. The “unintended consequences” in this case turn out to … Continue reading →

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Accept the Florida Lighthouse Challenge

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Lucy Tobias

Are you up for the challenge? April 24-25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is the Forgotten Coast Lighthouse Challenge. Visit Cape San Blas Lighthouse, Cape St. George Light, Crooked River Lighthouse and St. Mark’s Lighthouse. Tickets are $10 per … Continue reading →

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