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Paddle, Float and Be Free

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Lucy Tobias

Just the thought of getting in and out of a kayak seemed daunting to Eileen Hoppert of Oak Run in Ocala. Then her book club read “Twenty Wishes” by Debbie Macomber and a friend suggested that Eileen make a list … 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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Take a Boat Ride in History’s Wake

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Lucy Tobias

Breakfast at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant inside DeLeon Springs State Park is an event. The tables have built in griddles. Our waitress showed us the button to turn on the griddle (gee, that was the hard part, it … Continue reading →

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Go Native One Plant at a Time

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Lucy Tobias

Jeff Nurge went native eight years ago. He planted native flowers, bushes and trees in an effort to attract wildlife. You can’t really tell from the front – native trees and bushes are spaced apart. It is the sides and … Continue reading →

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Five Favorite Books for Fall

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Lucy Tobias

School has started. You know what that means. In the morning, after the macaroni munchkins are gone, you may even have a few minutes to yourself. And the weather is trying to turn towards fall. Cooler days suggest that outdoor … Continue reading →

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