Fishing Best Bets: Offshore anglers report variety of catches
Offshore anglers have scored with red grouper, amberjack, cobia, king mackerel, snapper and even a sailfish.
- May 22, 2013
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A Neighbor's View: State of Union alarming save for Angelina Jolie
The taxing authority targeted political enemies of the regime with action that would make them at a disadvantage to those in power while simultaneously giving breaks to friends of the regime.
- May 21, 2013
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Best of JLB: Five places to dine solo
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille (975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel; 472-8311; docfordssanibel.com): Snag a stool at the bar and divide your attention between what's on TV and the peel-and-eat shrimp plucked fresh from the Gulf and tossed in exotic spices.
- May 21, 2013
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Ask JLB: (Rib) smokers wanted
Q: I'm looking for a place that cooks their ribs by smoking them so that the meat is pink, but all the places I have tried ... cook them with heat. Any suggestions?
- May 21, 2013
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Three tweets review: Gumbo at The Firestone
I get a lot of emails from folks looking for New Orleans-style food. Jambalaya and po' boys and, most of all, gumbo. For a taste of the Big Easy head to The Firestone where chef Marbin Avilez is making some of the best gumbo this side of Louisiana.
- May 21, 2013
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Scheb named to new initiative giving world-class training to recreational tennis players
The names are impressive. There's Olympic silver medalist Emilio Sanchez and two-time Wimbledon champ Don Johnson.
- May 20, 2013
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Veteran Notes: Special Mass planned for Tuesday in Lehigh Acres
In honor of all the men and women in active duty in the Armed Forces a special Mass will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Raphael's Catholic Church on Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres.
- May 20, 2013
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Tell Mel: Three days? It depends
'Don't I have three days to cancel a contract?' I’ve been asked that question hundreds of times by consumers who have changed their minds about a purchase. And my answer is, “It depends.”
- May 18, 2013
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State of Union alarming save for Angelina Jolie
I would be frightened if I lived in a nation where:
- May 18, 2013
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Field Notes: Herb recipe new way to beat heat
May's only a bit more than halfway over, but I can already feel summer's hot breath on my neck.
- May 18, 2013
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Faith Notes: Middle schoolers make mission trip to Guatemala
A group of 7th and 8th grade students at St. Michael Lutheran School Fed the Hungry last week on a mission trip to the Orphan's Heart Malnutrition Center in San Juan, Guatemala.
- May 17, 2013
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Parker on Politics: Lee County GOP brings back Lincoln-Reagan dinner
More than 300 Republicans gathered Thursday for the first Lincoln-Reagan dinner held in Lee County in seven years — it's an annual tradition elsewhere, intended to raise money and enthusiasm — with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson providing the key
- May 17, 2013
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300 Republicans meet in Lee County for first Lincoln-Reagan dinner in seven years
More than 300 Republicans gathered Thursday for the first Lincoln-Reagan dinner held in Lee County in seven years---it’s an annual tradition elsewhere, intended to raise money and enthusiasm ---with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson providing the keynote speech.
- May 17, 2013
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Tell Mel: Fraud not just matter for feds
Patricia Morgan sent me an eight-page letter she received from a woman named Maria Duval. Duval wrote that, around May 29, Morgan would receive 'a very significant sum of money.'
- May 17, 2013
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The cost of medicine, and of medical care, is an embarrassment
I have been mulling this over for several weeks and I can't stand it any longer.
- May 16, 2013
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Jing Du Japanese Buffet, south Fort Myers
Going by frantic emails alone, I'd put the opening of Jing Du Japanese Buffet in south Fort Myers up there with the Hertz announcement and FGCU's Dunk City success.
- May 16, 2013
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Belling on boomers: Successful Realtor and friend made people in her life her highest priority
Note to readers: This column originally ran in August 2012. I've read that if you have a friend you've known your whole life it is a great blessing. It's an interesting thought...
- May 16, 2013
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Fishing Best Bets: Red grouper run hot and cold for Southwest Florida anglers
Those fishing have been catching: offshore, inshore and inland. Red grouper have been running hot and cold for offshore anglers, but snappers, porgies and the occasional king mackerel have been taking up the slack. Tarpon fishing has been good for guided anglers fishing the nearshore Gulf and in the big bays.
- May 15, 2013
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Tell Mel: Fax suit puts an eatery in peril
Clancey's Restaurant could be going out of business because of free appetizer and buy-one-get-one-for-half-price coupons it sent out in 2006.
- May 14, 2013
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A Neighbor's View: Everyone has something to give, even a greyhound
Everybody has something to give to the world.
- May 14, 2013
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Best of JLB: Five places to eat like a Hertz exec
• Angelina’s Ristorante (24041 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; 390-3187; angelinasofbonitasprings.com): Located two miles south of Hertz’s future headquarters, this fine-dining mecca has everything high-powered businesspeople could want, including private booths and a tower of fine wines.
- May 14, 2013
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Ask JLB: Wanted: Coffee, no heat
Q: Do you know of any local coffee shops that sell cold-brewed coffee? NOT iced coffees, but the ones specially cold brewed ...
- May 14, 2013
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Three tweets review: Rinconcito Catracho
Rinconcito Catracho's Honduran flags caught my eye. The Formica booths and counter service are a tad intimidating. So too the near-total lack of English spoken.
- May 13, 2013
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Options abound at tennis camps
With school getting out next week, it's time to start thinking about summer tennis camps.
- May 13, 2013
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Veterans calendar: Korean War Veterans Luncheon on Tuesday
Korean War Veterans Luncheon Every Tuesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The luncheon is free and donations are appreciated. 690-7715. Invest in America's Veterans Foundation, 4820 Leonard St., Cape Coral.
- May 12, 2013
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