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July/August, 2008

Your Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 2Tips and advice on handling your money

Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3

Recipies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4,12Recipes and healthy living

Home and Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6Tips, news and advice

Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7Pet tip of the month

Feature Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8 & 9

Parenting/Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . .page 10

Your Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 11Health issues and related articles

Holiday Event Schedule . . . . . . . . . .page 13

Important Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13

Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14Prepare for the Ultimate Vacation!

Kids Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14Games, jokes and fascinating facts!

Out Of Town Properties . . . . . . . . . .page 15Selected homes across North America

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by Katharine SwamWhile the rest of the nation

holds its breath, waiting for the realestate market to take a turn for thebetter, homeowners in SF Floridaare already enjoying an upwardtrend. A variety of factors such asrapid population growth, foreignbuyers, and an influx of retireeshave contributed to a bigger andbetter housing market.

"In my business alone, I havenoticed a huge increase in sales overthe last year," says Michael Burke, aRealtor specializing in BonitaSprings, Estero & Naples properties.He notes that the increase in activityhas shown up in other areas, too:"My website traffic has gone uptenfold from what it was last year."

Houses in Southwest Florida

are also selling faster, circumventingthe long periods of staying on themarket that are frustrating sellers inother parts of the country. "Earlierthis month, I placed a home on themarket and had a contract on itwithin a week," Burke says.

It's no accident that the realestate market in Southwest Floridais doing so well. For one thing, thearea is growing by leaps andbounds. The Building IndustryAssociation's (BIA) website "BuyNow in Southwest Florida"(buynowswfla.com) reports that LeeCounty's population is expected toincrease by 40 percent between2000 and 2010; Collier County'spopulation will increase by 52percent. Also, Southwest Florida iswidely known for being one of the

top places in the nation to live.According to Inc.com, Fort Myers isthe best mid-size city, while Naplesranks as the fourth best small townnationwide.

Florida's real estate market hasalso benefited from thestrengthening of foreign currency incomparison to the American dollar.Foreign buyers can now get more

bang for their buck, and as a resultmany are spending those bucks onproperty in Southwest Florida. TheBIA estimates that on average,foreigners make up about 15 percentof all homeowners in Florida - thehighest percentage of any state in thenation. Real estate agents havenoticed the trend, as well. "Roughlyforty percent of my buyers are fromCanada and Europe," Burke says.

Of course, not all of SouthwestFlorida's real estate activity comesfrom overseas. A popular locationfor American vacationers andretirees, the area has retained itsappeal even while the nation'seconomists cry wolf. According tothe BIA, a combination ofaffordable housing, lower-than-average cost-of-living, and low

interest rates are attracting babyboomers who are planning theirretirement.

"Close to half of my buyers arebaby boomers looking foraffordable resort-style retirement,"Burke says. "But this is just the tipof the baby boomer iceberg, asmany boomers are waiting to selltheir property until they feel moreconfidence in the real estatemarket."

However, Burke notes, thiscould be a mistake. "Home prices inSouthwest Florida are really goodright now, but buyers shouldn'texpect this to last forever," Burkeadvises. "As this upward trend inthe market continues, prices aregoing to go back up and there willbe fewer selections available.

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It's a much different picturerenovating a home now than adecade ago. Fueled by huge gainsin the price of real estate,homeowners a decade ago weretapping home equity with littlecare since prices were expected tokeep climbing, more than coveringthe cost of such improvements. Today, lenders tend to be a lotchoosier about whom they dobusiness with. So beforeconsidering a home renovation, itmakes sense to make sure yourfinancial house is in order:

Start with your creditreport: If you're consideringborrowing, make sure your creditreport and payment records are inthe best possible shape. Start bychecking your credit report -- youhave the right to get all three of

your credit reports - fromExperian, TransUnion andEquifax - once a year for free. Youcan do so by ordering them atwww.annualcreditreport.com, butdo so at staggered timesthroughout the year so you cancatch potential errors in yourreport as they happen. Also, if youneed to clean up any bad behavior- late bills, heavy credit card debt,clean it up before you wander backinto the real estate market.Remember that a bad credit scorecan raise the total cost of yourmortgage.

See what kind of payoffyour chosen renovation willhave: During the housing boom,people thought virtually anyrenovation would offer big returns.That wasn't true then, and it'sparticularly untrue now. Take thetime to figure out whatrenovations have the best chancefor return on investment now - goto Remodeling magazine's annualCost vs. Value report online(http://www.remodeling.hw.net/con t e n t / C v s V / C o s t v s Va l u e -project.asp?articleID=381305§ionID=173) and check 2006 projectcost averages for your region ofthe country. In this market,

renovate because it's going to bringyou comfort or pleasure, notbecause you're expectingimmediate profits.

Know how long you'll needto stick around: When you sell,remember that most marriedcouples can exclude from theirtaxable income up to $500,000 ofgain and most individuals filingsingle or married filing separatelycan exclude up to $250,000. It'srequired that you must haveowned and used your home asyour principal residence for twoout of five years before the sale.The exclusion is generallyapplicable once every two years.However, if you are unable to meetthe two-year ownership and userequirements because of a changein employment, health reasons orunforeseen circumstances, thenyour exclusion may be prorated.

Beware the bump inproperty taxes: The great thingabout a more valuable home is thepotential higher value when yousell. The bad thing is a visit fromthe county assessor - morevaluable property tends to lead tohigher tax assessments. Make sureyou cannot only afford the cost ofrenovation, but what you'll need to

pay higher taxes if your home isreassessed.

Don't forget to deductapplicable sales tax: If sales taxwas imposed on a majorrenovation or if your state orlocality imposes a general sales taxon the sale of a home or the cost ofa substantial addition or majorrenovation, you might be able todeduct it. This alternative isparticularly valuable in low-taxstates, and the sales tax paid on thepurchase of some large itemsincluding the purchase of a homeor major addition can be added tothe table amounts.

Make sure yourrenovation makes your homesalable: A discussion with a realestate agent or someone familiarwith the value of improvementsin your immediate neighborhoodcan tell you what will add tovalue or take it away. Forinstance, a big addition can takeaway from the value of a home ifit's not aesthetically in tune withthe rest of the neighborhood.Obviously, any renovation thatkeeps your house on the marketlonger better be worth it nowbecause it might damage yoursales prospects later.

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(NUI) - The nine to fiveworkday seems as outdated asthe typewriter. Globalbusinesses operate around-the-clock. While some employeessleep, others work towardscorporate goals.

In the past, businessesrelied on hierarchies. But toleverage technology, knowledgeand human talent, businessesseek assets worldwide.

Parallel work teams, knownas "mirror zones," help globalcompanies compress the time it

takes for products to cyclethrough planning, design,testing, development and marketentry. The technology,automotive, computer andhealthcare industries especiallyrely on innovative globalpartnerships. To develop its 787Dreamliner, Boeing used globalinterdisciplinary job teams andmore than 70 companies.

Progressive companies thatuse worldwide work teams arecalled "global collaborativeenterprises." The employeeswho work in these systems needto develop exceptionalcommunication skills.

Engineers, for example,must become "system thinkers."Instead of working closely withone team in one office,engineers work withmultidisciplinary teams acrossdisparate time zones.

Managers can no longerrely on their personal skills,which diminish in comparison tothe market's larger universe oftalents and abilities. Managersneed to approach projectsholistically.

Good collaborators willalways focus on innovation andwill import widely dispersedknowledge and skills. The worldprovides a tremendous pool ofresources that can improvequality and efficiency in productdesign if businesses can harnessit.

Fortunately, tools helpworkers operate in collaborativework environments. Instantmessaging andvideoconferencing speed upcommunication. Some firms usevirtual work environments tosimulate physical work spaces."Avatars," or digitally renderedheadshots that move acrosscomputer screens, help workersfeel like they're talking face-to-face.

Addressing the culturalshift in the workplace and itsimpact on technical careers, theAmerican Society ofMechanical Engineers (ASME)holds conferences onmultidisciplinary collaboration,global partnering and projectteaming. For information, visitasme.org.

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William Howard Taft was thefirst President to do the

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(ARA) - Along with new flip-flops, a sundress and swimsuit,most people will be looking fora trendy new pair of sunglassesthis summer. Of course, whenchoosing new shades, there are

many thingsto consider --size, shape,color, design -- but whatmany peopleneglect toconsider isgetting thebest lenses.

Fashion canmeet functionthis summerby adding ahealthy doseof wellnessa n dprevention tothe search forthe perfect

shades. It's even more importantthan smart style to choose high-quality lenses. At any age, butparticularly after the age of 40,eye protection and quality sunlenses are necessary.

Style expert and host of theStyle Network's top-rated show"How Do I Look?" FinolaHughes, says her best accessorythis year is eyewear."Sunglasses can finish off a lookand make anyone feel stylishand hip, but it's important topick the right sunwear framesfor your face and age," Hughessays. "This summer I added agreat pair of white and blackbuckle designer sunglasses tomy wardrobe, but I made surethey were fitted with Variluxpolarized with Crizal Sunlenses."

Premium lenses providecomplete protection form UVrays, along with better vision,reduced glare, sharper imagesand improved depth-perception.Some lenses like new Crizal SunMirrors offer 100 percentprotection from UV rays andfeature a brilliant, mirrored frontside, dual-sided and fully-

integrated scratch protection,and super-hydrophobicproperties. Most people takecare to prevent sun damage withsunscreen, so it's important totake the same preventativemeasures when it comes to eyes.

When choosing newsummer specs, consider thefollowing from Hughes:• Protect your eyes from

harmful UV rays withpolarized sunglass lenses,like Varilux with Crizal Sunlenses. Your eyes don't needto suffer to be fashionable -- most designer frames canbe outfitted with a high-quality lens.

• Classic sunglass framestyles that are essential tocomplete any wardrobe arewayfarers, aviators, largetortoiseshell and squareblack -- they will take youfrom season to season.

• Choose the right frames for

your face by concentratingon color and size. Payattention to yourcomplexion; if you have apale or sallow complexion,find a good shade tocomplement it, like a warmbrown or amber.Conversely, if you have adarker or olive complexion,hit the reds and pinks, theywill look luscious next toyour skin.

• Above all else, always besure to line the top of yoursunglass frames with youreyebrows -- nobody wantsto resemble a bug.

• If you're in your 20s and30s, experiment withtrendier fun styles. For 40and up, have fun in a moreartistic fashion by choosingframes that are clever andarchitectural.For more sunwear tips visit

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Get Your Eyes in Shape for Summer with the Right Eyewear

(ARA) - Break out the patiofurniture and light up thebarbeque - it's time for summerentertaining! Whether you'rehosting the neighborhood Fourthof July cook-out or dolling up fora romantic evening under thestars, make sure you areprotecting your skin before youhead outdoors for summer fun.

For those who think the sunis the only thing they need toprotect themselves from duringthe summer months, guess again.Mosquito bites are not onlyunsightly, but last year, WestNile Virus affected 121 people inthe U.S. according to the Centersfor Disease Control (CDC).However, women especially,don't have to let ugly insect bitesruin their summer fun.

"It doesn't have to be hard to

keep your skin beautiful allsummer long," says RebeccaBorman, former Survivorcontestant, and two-time EmmyAward-winning make-up artiston The View. "Keep yoursummer beauty routine low-maintenance with products likeOFF! FamilyCare Smooth &Dry, which protects skin frommosquito bites and feels dry andcomfortable."

For those summertimeoccasions when you'd ratherwear a sundress or shorts, sherecommends quickly sprayingon the repellent and going aboutyour day. The unique cornstarchformula dries on contact andfeels smooth and weightless onskin (unlike greasy, oilyrepellents).

Whether you're attending a

backyard barbeque or an outdoorconcert, in addition to putting onbug repellent, Bormanrecommends you do thefollowing: • Protect your skin.

When stepping outside,protect your skin from thesun by wearing a high SPFsunblock (at least 15) to helpavoid sunburn andpremature wrinkles. Also,don't forget to wear repellentto prevent ugly andpotentially dangerous insectbites.

• Avoid smeared make-up.Use a weatherproof powderto set and prevent make-upsmudges and meltdowns.Facial blotting tissues canalso help with quick touchups.

• Stay hydrated.Pack a water bottle in yourbeach bag, and when youstop for lunch, be sure to askfor that extra refill so youcan top it off. Drinking coolliquids will help beat thesummer heat and will helpreplenish your skin's glow.With these few tips you

should be ready to enjoy anafternoon at the beach or eveningon the patio without lettingannoying mosquitoes or othersummer elements disrupt yourbeauty routine!For more tips on keepingmosquitoes at bay, visitwww.offprotects.com.

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RecipesRecipesMore Recipes on Page 12More Recipes on Page 12

Grilled Catfish Over Mixed GreensServes 4

4 Catfish Fillets (4-6 oz each)1/4 cup Extra-virgin Olive Oil

1 1/2 tsps Balsamic Vinegar3 tsps Dried Tarragon

1/2 tsp Salt1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper4 cups Mixed Salad Greens, washed and dried

4 ounces White Mushrooms, thinly sliced

Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add garlic and red bell pepper andsauté for 1 minute. Add artichokes and lemon juice. Stir in almonds, salt and pepperand sauté for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and top with parsley. Serve immediately.

*To prepare artichokes, trim outer bottom leaves and stem. Blanch in salted, boilingwater with lemon juice for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the waterand cool. Remove leaves and reserve for another use. With a spoon, scoop out thehairy choke and reserve the hearts. This may seem like a hassle, but you'll find that interms of flavour and texture, using fresh artichoke hearts instead of canned makes abig difference. If you're in a hurry, though, you can use artichoke bottoms from a can,drained and rinsed.

Serves 62 tbsps Butter

2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced thinly

5 fresh Artichoke Hearts, cooked*, cleaned* and halved 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 cup Roasted Almonds, roughly chopped Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley. chopped

Lemon-Herb Artichoke Hearts with

Chopped Almonds and Red Pepper

Place fillets on a shallow plate. Mix olive oil, vinegar, tarragon, salt andpepper in a small bowl until well blended. Pour two-thirds of the marinadeover the Catfish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes tomarinate. Reserve the remaining marinade to use as salad dressing.

Prepare a grill or preheat the broiler to 500 degrees F. Place Catfish fillets onan oiled grill rack or broiler pan rack. Grill or broil four inches from the heatsource for two to three minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.Remove and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Toss salad greens, mushrooms and the reserved marinade in a large bowl. Topwith grilled Catfish.

Wacky Waikiki

Shakes

Serves 3

2 large Ripe Bananas, peeled and quartered 1 can Frozen Pineapple or Pineapple - Orange

Juice Concentrate, thawed 1/2 cup Milk

4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Whipped Cream, Toasted Coconut andPineapple Pieces

Place bananas, juice concentrate and milk in blendercontainer or food processor bowl. Cover and blenduntil combined. Add ice cream; blend until smooth.Pour into glasses. Top with whipped cream, coconutand pineapple. Serve immediately.

Purple Razzle

Dazzle Shakes

Serves 4

1 can Frozen Grape Juice concentrate, thawed 1/2 cup Milk

1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice 3 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream (about 1 1/2 cups)

Additional Ice Cream and Purple Jelly Beans or Sprinkles

Place juice concentrate, milk and lemon juice inblender container or food processor bowl. Cover andblend 1 minute. Add ice cream and blend untilsmooth. Pour into glasses. Top with small scoop ofice cream and jelly beans or sprinkles, if desired.Serve immediately.

Two men, both seriously ill,occupied the same hospital room.

One man was allowed to sit upin his bed for an hour each afternoon tohelp drain the fluid from his lungs. Hisbed was next to the room's onlywindow.

The other man had to spend allhis time flat on his back.

The men talked for hours onend.They spoke of their wives and families,their homes, their jobs, theirinvolvement in the military service,where they had been on vacation.

Every afternoon, when theman in the bed by the window could situp, he would pass the time bydescribing to his roommate all thethings he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bedbegan to live for those one hour periodswhere his world would be broadenedand enlivened by all the activity andcolor of the world outside.

The window overlooked a parkwith a lovely lake. Ducks and swansplayed on the water while childrensailed their model boats. Young loverswalked arm in arm amidst flowers ofevery color and a fine view of the cityskyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the windowdescribed all this in exquisite details,the man on the other side of the roomwould close his eyes and imagine thispicturesque scene.

One warm afternoon, the manby the window described a paradepassing by. Although the other mancould not hear the band, he could see itin his mind 's eye as the gentleman bythe window portrayed it withdescriptive words.

Days, weeks and monthspassed.

One morning, the day nursearrived to bring water for their bathsonly to find the lifeless body of theman by the window, who had died

peacefully in his sleep. She wassaddened and called the hospitalattendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemedappropriate, the other man asked if hecould be moved next to the window.The nurse was happy to make theswitch, and after making sure he wascomfortable, she left him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he proppedhimself up on one elbow to take hisfirst look at the real world outside. Hestrained to slowly turn to look out thewindow besides the bed.

It faced a blank wall.The man asked the nurse what

could have compelled his deceasedroommate who had described suchwonderful things outside this window.

The nurse responded that theman was blind and could not even seethe wall.

She said, 'Perhaps he justwanted to encourage you.'

Epilogue:There is tremendous happiness

in making others happy, despite ourown situations.

If you want to feel rich, justcount all the things you have thatmoney can't buy.

'Today is a gift, that is why itis called The Present .'

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From Blah To Ahh: Tips OnMaking Over Your Home

(NUI) - Americans love havingbackyards for planting gardens,holding outdoor parties andgiving children a safe place toplay outdoors. But somehomeowners find themselveswith less-than-ideal backyards.Maybe the backyard slopes toomuch for a picnic table. Maybethe home's in an arid area, wheregreen grass requires expensiveirrigation.

For many homeownerslooking to improve theirbackyards, concrete masonrymight provide an unexpected,inexpensive solution.

Concrete can mimic anysurface, like stucco, Europeancobblestone or aged slate,allowing concrete landscaping toblend into any area alongsideany style of home.

Concrete masonry provesboth stylish and durable. Unlikewooden decks, concretestructures require no upkeep anddon't succumb to termites, mold,rot, weathering or otherproblems.

One couple replaced theirwooden deck with a concretepatio, then found themselveswith an insect-free backyard."With the wood deck, it seemedlike mosquitoes would breed andthen come up and attack," saidMelissa Werpy, who usedconcrete masonry to renovate her

backyard. "We can now beoutside until midnight, andmosquitoes aren't a problem."

Concrete masonry can buildattractive desert landscapes, too.Some homeowners use waterirrigation to grow green grass inarid regions. But irrigating alawn costs money and wasteswater, a precious naturalresource.

Homeowners can usesegmented, concretewalls to build attractivedriveways and terracedlandscapes withoutgrowing grass. Thelandscape might notlook green, butavoiding irrigationhelps deserthomeowners save theplanet.

In steep yardswithout flat surfaces forplanting herb or flowergardens, setting uptennis nets orsupporting tables andchairs, concrete wallscan make backyardsmore enjoyable.

Landscapers canbuild terraced, concretebrick walls that createlevel areas for patios,garden planters andextra seats during largeparties. Concrete

masonry can help controlerosion and water drainage, too.

For homeowners withproblem backyards, concretemasonry can provide aninexpensive, durable andattractive way to makelandscapes both people- and eco-friendly.

For more information aboutconcrete masonry, visitwww.ncma.org.

Concrete Landscapes Build Greener Gardens

(NUI) - Giving your home amakeover doesn't just mean on theinside. Often, the exterior can alsobe in desperate need, but is oftenoverlooked.

While outside projects mayseem daunting and expensive, newonline tools can help consumersvisualize the home of theirdreams.

CertainTeed Corporationoffers ColorView, an onlineinteractive exterior style and colorselector, to help homeownersexplore options. Through its Website, www.certainteed.com/colorview, homeowners canenvision how high-end roofing,vinyl and fiber cement siding,trim, fence, railing and deckproducts look on various homestyles.

Homeowners begin a sessionby entering their zip codes to viewcolor and brand availability, thenselect the home style that mostresembles their current home. Theexterior is then customizable withhundreds of different colors andstyles of products.

In addition, the following tipscan also spruce up your propertyand give your home a gentlefacelift: • Change the exterior colors of

your house. A fresh coat ofpaint can do wonders for ahome's exterior or consider re-siding your home with low-maintenance vinyl or fibercement siding, which isavailable in dozens of colorsfrom CertainTeed.

• Unclog those gutters. Nothingcan seem more mundane thenspending part of your weekendunclogging the gutters on your

home; however, not only will itkeep the exterior of your homelooking tidy, it can also preventpotential problems down theroad.

• Clean up the yard. Unsightlyweeds, overgrown hedges andgrass, and mulch strewn aboutcan give a home a disheveledappearance. Spend a weekendoutside tending to the property,planting flowers and pullingweeds. Look for vinyl fencing,deck or railing for an addedextra touch to your outdoorliving areas such asCertainTeed's EverNew deckand railing or Chesterfield vinylfence with CertaStucco.

• Make it shine. Adding morelighting or just upgradingfixtures that are already in placeare easy and affordablesolutions when thinking aboutwhat to do to the outside of yourhome. Consider putting in eithersolar-powered or electricwalkway lights, or if you'refeeling particularly creative,think about highlighting trees inyour yard with small lights orhanging paper lanterns fromyour front porch.

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Protect Your Plantsand Pets

(NUI) - Spring and summerplants provide color and scent,but they can also mean upsetstomachs for the family pet.

As the growing months hit,homeowners enjoy watchingtheir garden flowers bloom. Butaccording to the AmericanSociety for the Prevention ofCruelty to Animals (ASPCA),common plants like lilies, sagopalms, tulips, azaleas andoleander can poison Duke orLassie.

Americans don't have tochoose between keeping a dogor planting flower pots. Yes,more than 700 plants cause toxicsymptoms, ranging from mildnausea to death, in animals.

But homeowners can putpoisonous house plants, likelilies and ferns, out of pets'reach. High tables or windowledges can keep dogs fromingesting the roses, whilehanging baskets stop cats fromfrisking in fronds.

Animals need theirexercise. While some cats stayinside, locking the dog indoorswill only cause behaviorproblems.

Canines and landscapingcan co-exist. In outdoor areas,fencing keeps animals awayfrom gardens, where everydayfood plants like corn and

tomatoes can poison pets.For owners who cannot

install wood or wire fences, orwho want to see theirlandscaping without peeringthrough wooden slats, electronicpet-containment systemsprovide a great option.

One system, Invisible FenceBrand Outdoor Solutions, uses aconcealed wire to keep animalswithin safe areas. A professionalinstalls the wire around theproperty line. The wire can alsoblock off danger zones likegardens, pools and driveways.

The homeowner puts atransmitter in an out-of-the-waylocation. The transmitter sendsradio signals to a collar. WhenRover approaches the azaleas,his collar beeps a small warning.Thanks to a certified trainingprogram, Rover knows not to gonear the flower beds.

The Invisible Fence Brandcan be laid across pavement,water and rocky terrain. Itallows avid gardeners andlandscapers to enjoy theirfavorite summer plants withoutworrying about their animals'health. In turn, cats and dogs canenjoy fresh air and exercise insafety.

For more information aboutthe Invisible Fence Brand, visitwww.invisiblefence.com.

(CL) — A bathroom can be asanctuary — a place to escapethe day and soak in a hot bath.However, if your bathroom islike most, it’s crampedquarters and probablybrimming with stuff, which isfar from the relaxing oasis.

Bathrooms are busy roomsfull of a lot of things. Theyhave to hold the needs of thefamily, from makeup to hairgel to rubber duckies. Thatincreases the chance for clutterconfusion.

Maximize the space byusing storage units to youradvantage. Rather than a singleplastic box underneath thevanity overflowing withbottles and brushes, purchaseor make individual cubbyholesthat can house your items.Take inventory of what youhave and throw out anything

that is past itsexpiration date orhasn’t been used inquite a while. Placeitems frequently used

within reach, and bury thingsthat may bepulled outonce in awhile (likethat crimpingiron) in theback.

Consideradding evenmore functionto bathroomswith ah a n d m a d es t o r a g eu n i t / m i r r o rlike the one tothe right,o f f e r e dcourtesy of“Quick andE a s yH a n d m a d eStorage: 23Step-by-StepW e e k e n d

Projects” (Ryland, Peters &Small) by Philip and KateHaxell. The shelves, shape ofthe vanity and more can becustomized according to yourspace.

Easy Idea forBathroom Fixes

Learn the Benefits of Floating Floors(CL) — Laminate flooringmanufacturers have recognizedthe void of a cost-effectiveproduct that offers ease ofinstallation and minimal toolsand know-how. Enter thepopular floating laminatewood floor.

FLOOR CONSTRUCTIONLaminate flooring consists ofseveral components that arebonded together to create thefinished product. It includes acore, usually constructed ofhigh density fiberboard (HDF),and a composite wood productbacked with a sturdy plank thatis generally coated in resin.The resin resists moisture andhelps protect the product from

warping and rotting. The toplayers of the floor include awear-resistant decorativesurface, usually an authenticwoodgrain pattern, and atongue and groove design forinterlocking the pieces offlooring.

WHY FLOATING?The terms "floating" or "float-in" mean that the laminatefloor is not attached to thefloor underneath. In a typicalfloating installation, only thejoints are glued or attached toeach other, leaving the body ofthe floor unattached. However,some varieties do not requireglue at all. Generally, a gaparound the perimeter is left to

allow for expansion andcontraction of the boardswhich enables floormovement. This gap is coveredwith a decorativemolding.Typically, these floorscan be installed over severaldifferent subfloors in variousrooms of the home, makingthem particularly attractive toDIYs. Plywood, concrete slab,sheet vinyl flooring, hardwoodflooring or just about any otherflat hard surface is suitable.Carpeting, however, will needto be removed in order toinstall laminate. Somevarieties are unsuitable forbathrooms or other areas withexcess moisture. Check theproduct carefully to see itsroom applications.

EASY INSTALLATIONInstallation can be handled byone person, but moves muchmore smoothly with an extraset of hands. Depending uponthe size of the room, you mayeven be able to complete it in aweekend. (Consult the productmanufacturer's directions forexact installation requirementsfor your particular floorbrand.)

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In July 1776, the estimated number of peopleliving in the newly independent nation was 2.5million Now, approx. 304 million.

31 places nationwide have the word “Liberty” intheir name.

31 places have the word “Eagle” in their name.9 places are named “Freedom”1 place is named “Patriot”5 places have the name “America”

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H.2168 3+Den, 3 bathMediterranean style great roomopen floor plan, with 2481 underair and 3282 total sq ft. Coffered,volume ceilings, gourmet kitchenwith granite counter-tops, andupgraded tile. Home offered at$539,000 with a beautiful lakeview located in a private gatedgolfing community


C.3664 Decorator ready luxuryresidence on the third floor, with 3Bed, 3 bath, 1766 sq. ft. under air& 2140 total sq. ft. Gourmetkitchen w/ granite counter tops,custom raised wood cabinets &state-of-the-art appliances. Thisunit offered at $549,000w/magnificent views of the golfcourse, lake & preserve from twobalconies w/desirable southernexposure.



C.4396 - Cozy, spacious, 2 Bed, 2bath second floor, Coach homewith 1480 under air, 1630 total sq.ft. One of the few units availablewith a landscaped view. Tile floor,dramatic high ceilings, ceilingfans. Golf, amenities andclubhouse included in monthly fee.Offered Turnkey at $235,000.


L.680 Large lot, 90x160x90x160.Build your own custom designedhome from one of eight renownedbuilders in the desirable privategated golfing community of TwinEagles. Property is on the 10thfairway of the Aerie coursedesigned by Gary Player. Offeredat $199,000.

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H.3116 3 Bed+Den, 2.5 bath, 2822under air, 5491 total sq ft. Largegourmet kitchen, granite counters,tile backsplash, 42" cabinetw/crown molding. Family roomw/hardwood flooring, dining &Living room tray ceilings w/crownmolding & large sliders leadingout to the lanai's heated pool &outstanding views of large lake &golf course at $1,050,000.


C.4241 2 bed, 2.5 bath, 2125 underair, 2541 total sf. 12th floor directbeachfront residence w/ beautifulunobstructed southwest Gulf &sunset views. Expansive screenedlanai access from multiple rooms.Floor to ceiling windows, marbleflooring, poggenpohi cabinetry,crown molding, custom mirrors.Offered at $2,095,000.


H.2605 Valencia model with 4Bed+Den, 3 bath, with 2750 underair and 3673 total sq ft. Homeoffers beautiful views of the golfcourse, lake and water featurewith a desirable South Westexposure, located in a privategated golfing community. Thisbeautiful designer furnished homeis offered at $849,000 with built-in pool, spa and vaulted ceilings.


C.4399 - Second floor end unitGarden Home, 2 Bed+Den, 2 with1402 under air, 1516 total sq. ft,with lake view. Numerousupgrades. Plantation shutters,ceramic tile, beautiful custommural in kitchen and glass paneledcabinets. Offered Turnkey at$268,500.


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West Bay Club, Estero

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Fountain Lakes , Estero

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The Brooks/Lighthouse Bay, Bonita Springs

Twin Eagles/Hedgestone, Naples H.2934 3 Bed+Den, 3 bath, 3062under air, 4637 total sq ft. Gourmetkitchen w/stainless built inappliances, granite countertops, 42"cabinets w/crown molding. Greatroom w/2 story tray ceiling &impressive wood railings. Firstfloor master suite offers privateentry to the lanai's custom heatedpool/spa w/views of golf course,lake & woods. Offered at $799,000.

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Pelican Bay/Contessa at Bay Colony,Naples

C.4557 Beautifully furnished,designer decorated 3 Bed/2 bath,1727 sf. Numerous upgrades,stunning vaulted ceilings, decorativeniches & ledges throughout.Diagonal tile & accented mosaic tilein foyer & hallway, windowtreatments, decorative wall paper &paint. Kitchen cabinets w/crownmolding, breakfast bar & nookw/fantastic views of the lake.Offered at $315,000.

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H.3112 3 Bed+Den, 2.5 bath, 2483under air, 4357 total sq ft. Ceramictile in main living areas, highceilings, archways throughout.Kitchen w/granite counters, raisedcabinets & crown molding, state-of-the- art stainless appliances,attractive curved breakfast baroverlooking Nook & Great Room.Lanai w/heated pool/spa, built-inflower beds w/private serene viewof wooded area at $569,000


C4121 2 Bed + Den, 2 bath, 2-carattached garage, 2060 under air,2790 total sf. Carriage homestylishly decorated w/ceramic tileon diagonal, solid surface countertops, tall kitchen cabinets, wet bar.Fantastic lake views from mostrooms. Offered at $418,500.


C.4252 3 bed, 3 bath, 2910 underair, 3530 total sf. 17th floordecorator ready residence w/ Gulf& Bay views. Exquisite granitecounter-tops, custom woodcabinets, marble baths, privateelevator, & stunning high ceilings.Located in an upscale private, gatedcommunity w/the finest amenities,included. Offered at $999,000


C.2836 3 Bed+Den, 3 bath secondfloor, attached garage unit with2404 under air and 2882 total sq. ft.Meticulously decorated withcustom painting, diagonal tile, wallpaper and window treatments.This unit also features a pre-wiredelevator shaft. Offered at $499,000located in a desirable private gatedgolfing community, with beautifullake views.


C.4522 - 2 Bed/2Bath, 1300 underair, 1424 total sf Condo in bundledgolf community. Tile/ carpetfloors, tray ceilings in dining &master bedroom. Living roomw/fantastic views of the large lake& golf course. 27-hole golf course,2 clubhouses, fitness center, tennis,resort pool, boat ramp w/use ofkayaks & canoes. Offered at$289,900.


C.4544 Waterfront Condo onbeautiful Naples Bay, 800 sf, 2bed/2 bath. Both units areadjoining & can be opened as oneunit. Great source of rentalincome or both, w/option to enterinto a rental pool where the Innmanages your property/renters.Close to beaches, 3rd & 5th Ave.Offered at $649,000.


C.3636 3 bed, 2 baths, 1489 underair, 1733 total sq. ft. top floor unitw/fantastic lake views.Mediterranean architecture in thisupscale, urban living condo onlysteps from shopping, dining &movie theatres. Includedw/granite, marble countertops,ceramic tile, hurricane impactwindows. All this for $559,000.


H.2908 Spectacular open greatroom floor plan, with 3 Bed+Den,3 bath, 2939 under air, 3925 totalsq ft. Many added touches in thisdesigner decorated home for acasual lifestyle with customfeatures throughout. Enjoy thekitchen w/state-of-the-art built-inappliances, 42" wood cabinetry,granite counter tops. Offered at$1,199,000 w/custom poolw/views of a lake, golf course andwoods located in a private gatedcommunity.



H.2501 Attractive Key West stylehome with 3 Bed, 2 bath, 1647under air and 2820 total sf.Plantation shutters throughout,hardware floors, tile, windowseats, 2 wrap around decks. Homeis located on an oversized lotoffered at $345,000


Grandézza, Estero

The Colony - Palermo , Bonita Springs

Pelican Sound, Estero

Residences at Coconut Point, Estero

The Colony - LaScala , Bonita Springs

Shadow Wood at the Brooks,Bonita Springs

Pelican Landing, Bonita Springs

Old Naples, Naples

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River Royale, Bonita SpringsC.4356 Bed+Den, 4.5 bath, 4068under air, 4988 total sf. decoratorready residence in an exclusivecommunity w/panoramic views ofthe Gulf & Bay. Private elevator,vestibule, tray ceilings/crownmolding. Kitchen w/built-instainless appliances, granitecountertops, custom 42" cabinets.Master suite w/private entry toterrace & marble baths. Offeredat $1,265,000.00

Is Your ChildReady For

Kindergarten?(NUI) – Summer should be a timefor relaxing together with thefamily. But for many parents, itcan be a time of panic and anxietyas they struggle with the decisionto enroll their children inkindergarten.

As a kindergarten teachersince 1996 and an eHow.comexpert, I have worked with manyfamilies to help them navigate thisvery personal decision. Sincethen, I've come up with sometried-and-true considerations tokeep in mind when determining achild's readiness.• Birthday. Children who do not

turn five until afterkindergarten starts will be theyoungest in their class for thenext 12 years, which is almostalways a disadvantage.Teachers often advise parents tohold kids with fall birthdaysback one year.

• Maturity. Immature childrenare still deeply entrenched inimaginative play and mightstruggle socially. Typically, achild with older siblingsmatures faster and is moreindependent than a first-bornchild, so some children may beready to start early.

• Academics. Do not obsess overa child's academic ability.Teachers never know how achild is going to performacademically until the childactually starts kindergarten. If achild doesn't know all theletters, this doesn't mean he orshe is not ready for school.

• Structure. If the child was in astructured environment, such aspreschool or day care, theirtransition to kindergartenshouldn't be hard. Childrencoming from environments inwhich they were allowed to dowhatever they wanted mightstruggle with kindergarten'sregimen.

If you decide to keep yourchild out of school one year,consider DevelopmentalKindergarten (DK). Made upmostly of children who were oldenough to enter kindergarten butare waiting a year, most childrenwho attend DK enter kindergartenwell prepared and confident.

For more tips on earlychildhood education from KurtSchwengel, visit eHow.com.


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KEEPING KIDS HEALTHY IN DAYCARE(NUI) - For many parents,dropping children off at daycareor preschool produces both reliefand dread relief that they can goto work, dread that they've lefttheir child in other people'shands.

As many parents realize,bringing together small childrenbuilds character and social skillswhile also spreading germs.

But parents can protect theirfamilies against the colds andviruses that young children maybring home along with their artsand crafts. Clean hands help stopgerms from spreading, so parentsshould insist that children washtheir hands when they comehome and before they eat.

Children should use soapand scrub carefully, making sureto clean the backs of their hands,their wrists and between theirfingers for at least 30 seconds.To make sure children wash theirhands long enough, parents canask them to sing a song like"Happy Birthday" or "Twinkle,

Twinkle Little Star."Parents should make sure

their children's toys are clean. Ifa child insists that a toy go topreschool, where other childrenmight handle it, that toy shouldbe washed that night. If parentsnotice children mouthing toys,they should separate those toysinto plastic bags until they can be

cleaned. Parents should always keep

their children home if they startto look sick or have symptomslike stomach pain, headache orfever. Of course, taking a fussypreschooler's temperature can bedifficult.

One company, Kidz-Med,makes an infrared thermometer

that takes children'stemperatures without evertouching their bodies.

With the Thermofocus 5-in-1, parents can take temperatureswithout waking sleeping totsfrom naps. A parent simplypoints the thermometer's safe,infrared light at their child'sforehead to receive an accuratetemperature reading.

Because the Thermofocus 5-in-1 never touches skin, it's morehygienic than otherthermometers. It can also beused to test bottles, roomtemperature, food and bathwater,making it a useful around-the-home tool.

Whether used by parents orat daycare centers or preschools,the Thermofocus can helpcaregivers detect illness before itspreads. The Theromofocus 5-in-1 can be found at Walgreensstores nationwide. For moreinformation, visitwww.kidzmed.com orwww.Walgreens.com.

(NUI) – A minor accident in aparking lot, a too-closeencounter with another car'sdoor. Small dents and scratcheshurt cars' resale value, but fewowners make repairs.

When damages cost lessthan their deductible, manydrivers would rather pay out-of-pocket than see an increase intheir insurance rates. Other carowners simply feel too busy totake their vehicle to a collisionrepair shop, where they mightbe expected to leave their carfor several days.

The average driver keepstheir car for nine years. Minoraccidents are on the rise, andyet, dent and scratch repairwork remains stagnant. Manypeople simply cannot payincreased insurance premiumsor take precious time from theirbusy schedules. So, minordings, dents and scratchesremain eyesores on people'scars.

But new companies have

perceived a need and takensteps to fill it. One company,"Collision on Wheels, WeCome to You!," started out as atraditional body shop. Sincebecoming a mobile body shopon wheels, the company hasbecome a national franchise.

The company sendsqualified technicians to people's

homes, where they providesame-day paint, scratch, dentand minor collision repairs.Their technicians use the sameequipment found in any indoorbody shops and use protectivecovers when it rains or snows.Collision on Wheels uses high-quality, environmentally safepaints. Technicians can repair

most minor dents, scratches orabrasions within half a day.The company does supportinsurance claims. Althoughmany repairs cost less thandeductibles, car owners oftenchoose to skip the paperwork,adjustments and other hasslesfor the sake of a dent-free car.

Collision on Wheelsprovides a great option for busyAmericans who have little timeto visit a traditional body shop.Repair of small dents and dingsbefore selling or turning in alease can also increase resalevalue.

Small accidents happen.The good news is that a scratchor dent that happens in twoseconds doesn't mean having toleave your car in a body shopfor days anymore. With serviceslike Collision on Wheels,drivers can get body repair andpaint service from their home oroffice. For more information, visitwww.collisiononwheels.com.

BODY SHOPS GO MOBILE


(NUI) - Studies show that kidswho learn about the risks ofdrug abuse at home are 50percent less likely to abusedrugs. Yet, a new survey ofparents shows that while mostsay they feel prepared todiscuss cough medicine abusewith their teens, only about 20percent have done so.Meanwhile, one in 10 teensreports having abused coughmedicine to get high.

One year ago, five mothersfrom across the countrylaunched the Five Moms:Stopping Cough MedicineAbuse Campaign(www.fivemoms.com) to try tobridge that communicationgap. On the anniversary of thateffort, they've reached 23million parents through theirWeb site, personal blogs, e-mail outreach and a viral video.

"I can't help but think howdifferent my family's lifewould be had we known thatcough medicine abuse washappening," said Five MomChristy Crandell, whose sonwas arrested for armed robberywhile high on cough medicineand marijuana. "I can only

hope that other parentsunderstand the importance oftaking steps to protect theirteens from abusing coughmedicine."

When teens abuse coughmedicine, they intentionallytake huge amounts sometimes25 to 50 times therecommended dose to get a"high" from the activeingredient dextromethorphan(DXM). Many teens reportcombining cough medicinewith alcohol or other drugs,increasing their risk of seriousinjury or even death.

The Five Moms Campaignwas created by the ConsumerHealthcare ProductsAssociation (CHPA), whichrepresents the leading makersof over-the-counter coughmedicines. Concerned aboutthe abuse of their products,CHPA enlisted the Five Momsto help educate parents aboutthe problem.

The Five Moms offerthese tips to help prepareparents for conversations withtheir teens about coughmedicine abuse:• Educate yourself. Learn the

slang terms that kids use todescribe cough medicineabuse, like Dex, Robo andTriple-C.

• Safeguard medicines athome. Monitor yourmedicine cabinet and notewhich products you haveand how many.

• Communicate with yourteen. Talk to your teensabout all types of drugabuse, including coughmedicine abuse.

• Monitor your teens'Internet usage. Many Websites promote coughmedicine abuse, either byproviding instructions,abuser communicationgroups or videos. Always beaware of what yourteenagers are doing online.

• Recognize the signs ofcough medicine abuse. Thewarning signs includemissing or empty bottles orpackages of cough medicineand changes in behavior.

For more informationabout the Five Moms and howto prevent cough medicineabuse, visit www.fivemoms.com.

ConcreteWalls for aHealthier

Home(NUI) - For the 80 percent ofallergy sufferers with indoorallergies, allergy season lasts allyear.

Many people might not taketheir allergies into considerationwhen they look to buy or build anew home. But the right buildingmaterials can help reduce indoorallergens.

In 2006, the New YorkTimes reported that adults indeveloped countries spend 90percent of their time inside.Indoor environments proveincreasingly airtight, so peopleface constant exposure to dustand mold, two common causes ofindoor allergies.

Allergies cause nasalcongestion, runny noses, itchythroats, and pain in sinuses,heads, ears and eyes. Manyallergy sufferers report becomingso tired and ill-feeling that theycannot enjoy everyday activities.

To treat their allergies,people take over-the-counter andprescription medications orreceive allergy shots, which helpincrease bodies' tolerance toallergy triggers. However, asimple change in the materialsyour home is constructed fromcould be all that stands in the waybetween you and free breathing.

Wood, for example, canabsorb moisture in humid areas.Moist environments can causemold, a major source of indoorallergies.

Homes built using concretemasonry, however, can feel morefriendly to people with indoorallergies. Concrete masonryresists mold growth. In manyareas, concrete masonry walls donot require insulation, which canattract cough- and sneeze-causing dust.

People with allergies ordislikes towards insects can alsorest easy in a concrete masonryhome. The building material doesnot succumb to termite damageand can resist other wood-lovinginsects, like ants.

Even for people withoutallergies, concrete masonry canmean a healthier home. Homeowners don't need to paintconcrete masonry walls.Avoiding paint helps avoid theharmful chemicals they cancontain. Concrete masonry wallsalso block sound, creating sereneenvironments in even the mosthectic urban environments.

For more information aboutconcrete masonry, visitwww.ncma.org.visit www.multifocalcontacts.coopervision.com.

For Highs, Teens Turnto Medicine Cabinets

A WISER WAY TO ENJOY YOUR HAPPY HOUR(NUI) - As health becomes abigger concern for manypeople, more Americans arelooking to have a great nightout after work or on theweekends, and have an evenhealthier tomorrow in otherwords, no hangover.

Premade drink mixescontain excess sugar, whichcan cause calories to add upquickly. With fruity drinkslike strawberry margaritas andpina coladas containing over athousand calories per glass,getting tipsy can help tip scalesin the wrong direction.

But don't give up on yourhappy hour yet. A healthy diet

con ta insenough room

for the rightcocktails.

In a study

reported by Reuters, U.S. andThai researchers found thatethanol, the type of alcoholfound in spirits, boosts disease-fighting properties in freshfruits and vegetables maybe anAppletini a day can keep thedoctor away.

Bar goers should stay awayfrom drinks like Long IslandIced Tea, which contains fivedifferent alcohols, sugarysweet-and-sour mix and high-calorie cola.

Some producers arehelping people make wiserdrinking choices. The answercomes from a secret Asianblend, TY KU, that combinessome of the ancient drinkingtraditions spanning across Asia.The ingredients read like anexotic health nut's shoppinglist. The liqueur includesantioxidant-rich yuzu (an Asiancitrus fruit), mangosteen, greentea, yerba-maté, ginseng,honeydew and Tibetian Gojiberries.

Green tea, Goji berries and

honeydew are commonly listedas "power foods" - foods thatboost health, immunity andenergy.

The liqueur, which justwon the Five Star Diamondaward by the InternationalAcademy of HospitalityScience, is ideally mixed intoyour favorite cocktail to takeout some of the calorie- andsugar-ridden ingredients.Examples include the TY KUmargarita, which is just twoparts TY KU, one part tequila, asplash of fresh sour and asplash of soda. Also, try the TYKU mojito, which requires nomuddling for bartenders, yetkeeps the traditional taste of themojito with just a fraction ofthe calories. The TY KU mojitocontains two parts TY KU,crushed mint leaves, a splash oflight rum, a squeeze of lime anda splash of soda. For a simplertwist, just add your favoritelemonade to TY KU.

For more information, visitwww.trytyku.com.

From left to right: Becky Dyer, Hilda Morales, Blaise Brooks,Julie Bermant and Christy Crandell founded the Five Moms:Stopping Cough Medicine Abuse Campaign.

Arrange 3 pyramids each on 4 serving plates.Whip cream in a bowl with electric mixer onhigh adding icing sugar to taste, until soft peaksform and top each pyramid. Decorate with whitechocolate, chocolate chips and shredded coconut.Serve immediately.

Snow Capped Watermelon Mountains

Serves 4

12 Seedless Watermelon Pieces3 to 4-inch tall, cut into pyramid shapes

1 cup 35% Whipping Cream 1 tbsp Icing Sugar

8 oz White Chocolate, shaved 8 oz Chocolate Chips

3/4 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut

Lemon-Grilled Shrimp with Feta and Tomatoes Serves 4

1/2 pound Large Shrimp, uncooked and peeled 1 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice

1 tbsp Olive Oil 2 cloves Garlic, minced

1/2 tsp Dried Oregano Leaves 8 small Wooden Skewers 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes 1/3 cup Crumbled Feta

1 tbsp Dill, coarsely chopped Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper

Preheat BBQ to high and lightly grease grill. In a bowl just large enough to hold shrimp, whisklemon juice with oil, garlic and oregano. Add shrimp and toss.

After 20 minutes, remove shrimp from marinade. Skewer shrimp randomly with tomatoes.Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on BBQ, turning occasionally, and grill until shrimp are nolonger pink and tomatoes begin to burst, 4 to 6 minutes in total.

Divide among four plates or serve on a small platter. Sprinkle with feta then dill. Serve with lemonwedges.

Creamy Almond-Caper Sauce Serves 4

1/4 cup sliced Almonds 2 tbsps Unsalted Butter

2 Scallions, thinly sliced, including green tops 2 tbsps Capers, drained 1 clove Garlic, minced 3/4 cup Sour Cream 2 tbsps Fresh Cilantro, chopped

1 1/2 tsps Fresh Lime Juice 1/2 tsp Fresh Grated Lime Zest

Pinch of Ground Cayenne Pepper

Place almonds in a single layer in a dry skillet, and turn heat to medium. Toast for about 2 minutes,stirring occasionally and then set aside. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add thescallions, capers and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until scallions are softened butretain their bright green color.

Transfer mixture to a medium bowl and cool slightly. Stir in sour cream, almonds, cilantro, lime juice,lime zest and cayenne.

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To view more closed details visit www.CoconutPointRealty.com and click on Market ReportsThis report and data is based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Bonita Springs-Estero, Inc. These properties were not all listed or sold by John R. Wood Realtors Inc. and were listed or sold by various MLS participating offices. Website owned and maintained by Michael Burke of John R. Wood REALTORS, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

20321 Grande Oak Shoppes Blvd., Suite 308 • Estero, FL 33928

$9.99Haircut

I-75 and Corkscrew RoadAcross from the Miramar Outlets

Next to Publix

Good only at this location next to Publix. Offer expires 8/31/2008. Not valid with any other offers.

239-948-4785

Estero

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Providing Quality Service to Quality People

Purchase Transactions • Refinance Transactions • For Sale By Owner Assistance

Located in Coconut Point Mall23150 Fashion Drive, Suite T236

Estero, FL 33928Phone: 239.992.6800Fax: 239.992.6886

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Bed Full Half Living Year Private Private List Selling Cost/ % of ClosedCommunity Address Rooms Bath Bath Area Built Pool Spa Price Price Sq. Ft. Asking Date DOMShadow Wood at the BrooksOAKBROOK 22020 SHALLOWATER LN 4+Den 5 1 4524 2004 Yes Yes $1,899,000 $1,800,000 $398 94.79% 05/29/08 105GINGER POINTE 10139 GINGER POINTE CT 3+Den 2 1 2635 2001 Yes Yes $779,000 $775,000 $294 99.49% 05/29/08 223TAMARIND TRACE 23267 FOXBERRY LN 2+Den 2 0 2100 2001 Yes Yes $599,000 $584,000 $278 97.50% 05/29/08 148PLUMBAGO POINTE 10410 PLUMBAGO POINTE DR 3+Den 2 1 2562 2005 Yes Yes $698,500 $665,000 $260 95.20% 05/20/08 90THE RESERVE 22080 RESERVE ESTATES DR 4+Den 4 1 4655 2004 Yes Yes $2,399,000 $2,262,500 $486 94.31% 05/19/08 634Copperleaf at the BrooksSTILLWATER CAY 23960 COPPERLEAF BLVD 3+Den 2 0 2231 2001 Yes Yes $650,000 $600,000 $269 92.31% 06/09/08 110STILLWATER CAY 23970 COPPERLEAF BLVD 3+Den 2 0 2231 2001 Yes Yes $695,000 $635,000 $285 91.37% 05/15/08 134GrandezzaGRANDE ESTATES 19771 MARKWARD 4+Den 3 1 2889 2005 Yes Yes $899,000 $812,500 $281 90.38% 05/30/08 211GRANDE ESTATES 19859 MARKWARD CROSSING 4+Den 4 1 3496 2006 Yes Yes $1,099,000 $900,000 $257 81.89% 05/23/08 506OAKWOOD 20321 CALICE CT, #1803 2+Den 2 0 2150 2003 No No $439,000 $360,000 $167 82.00% 05/20/08 95SAVONA 20084 PALERMO LAKE CT 3 Bed 2 0 2076 2004 Yes Yes $499,000 $445,000 $214 89.18% 05/19/08 65Pelican LandingADDISON PLACE / COLONY 24301 ADDISON PLACE CT 4 Bed 4 0 3576 2005 Yes No $1,195,000 $1,025,000 $287 85.77% 06/04/08 143TUSCANY ISLE / COLONY 24101 TUSCANY CT 5 Bed 5 2 6700 2002 Yes Yes $2,588,000 $2,000,000 $299 77.28% 06/04/08 5PELICAN LANDING 24720 LYONIA LN 3+Den 2 1 2901 1994 Yes Yes $740,000 $625,000 $215 84.46% 06/02/08 2WATERSIDE 3647 GLENWATER LN 4+Den 4 0 3848 2001 Yes Yes $1,295,000 $1,200,000 $312 92.66% 05/23/08 126The ColonyNAVONA AT THE COLONY 23540 VIA VENETO BLVD, #2101 3 Bed 3 1 2091 2006 No No $774,900 $697,000 $333 89.95% 05/29/08 136BELLAGIO AT THE COLONY 23811 NAPOLI WAY 3+Den 3 0 4415 2007 Yes Yes $1,599,000 $1,375,000 $311 85.99% 05/28/08 79CASTELLA 24001 VIA CASTELLA, #3201 3 Bed 3 1 2665 2006 No No $1,130,000 $695,000 $261 61.50% 05/22/08 41MediterraMILAN 15426 MILAN WAY 3+Den 3 0 2915 2003 Yes Yes $1,795,000 $1,650,000 $566 91.92% 06/10/08 138CALABRIA 28551 CALABRIA CT, #102 3+Den 3 0 2589 2008 No No $750,000 $650,000 $251 86.67% 06/10/08 23AMARONE 29021 AMARONE CT 4+Den 4 1 3909 2007 Yes Yes $2,395,000 $1,995,000 $510 83.30% 06/02/08 140BELLO LAGO 15008 PRATOLINO WAY 5+Den 5 2 6447 2003 Yes Yes $5,400,000 $4,500,000 $698 83.33% 05/15/08 591

EMERGENCY - Police, Fire, Medical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911Lee County Ambulance (Non Emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335-1600

Lee County Sheriff (Non Emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .477-1200

Lee County Emergency Management (Weather & Disaster Spills) . . .477-3600Poison Control Center . . . .800-282-3171 Hospitals:North Collier Hospital . . . . . . .513-7000Health Park Hospital . . . . . . . .433-7799Chamber of Commerce (Local Area):Bonita Springs Area . . . . . . . . .992-2943Estero Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .948-7990Library (Local Area):Bonita Public Library . . . . . . .992-1043Estero South County Regional Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390-3200

License (Lee County):Animal License . . . . . . . . . . . .432-2083Boat Registration/Fishing License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339-6000

Drivers License . . . . . . . . . . . .278-7192Vehicle Registration - Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339-6000

Voters Registration . . . . . . . . .339-6300Medical (Lee & Collier Counties):Gulf Coast Hospital - Ft. Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .768-5000

Lee Memorial Hospital - Ft. Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .332-1111

North Collier Hospital (NCH) - Downtown Naples . . . . . . . . .552-7000North Collier Hospital (NCH) - North Naples . . . . . . . . . . . . .436-5000Poison Control Center . . . .800-282-3171Newspaper:Bonita Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-0110Coconut Point Press . . . . . . . . .777-0473Ft. Myers News Press . . . . . . .335-0233Naples Daily News . . . . . . . . .992-3609Public Schools (Lee County):

Edison Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-749-2322Florida Gulf Coast University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-590-3428School District of Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-1102

Real Estate Services:Michael Burke P.A., John R. Wood Realtors . . . . . .777-0473Homestead Exemption - Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339-6120

Property Appraiser - Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339-6100

Social Security . . . . . . . . 800-772-1213Southwest Florida Int'l Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .590-4800

Transportation:Airport Shuttle Service . . . . . .216-7777Greyhound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334-1011Lee County Bus Transit . . . . . .533-8726U.S. Postal Service (Lee & Collier Counties) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-275-8777Utilities (Lee County):Embarq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .866-304-6820Electric - Florida Power and Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-262-1322Florida Recycling & Waste . . .332-8500Gas Service - Teco (Peoples Gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .877-932-6747Solid Waste - Lee County . . . .338-3302Telephone - Sprint (Bonita) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-699-0728Telephone - Sprint (Lee County) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-339-1811TV Cable - Comcast . . . . .800-432-4770TV Cable - Time Warner . . . . .574-2020Water/Sewer - Bonita Springs .992-0711Water/Sewer - Unincorporated Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-485-0214VeterinariansFlorida Veterinary 24-Hour Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239-992-8878

Important "239" NumbersHistoric Old Naples WalkingTours: (Naples)July 2, 9am at Palm Cottage 13712th Ave. South, 261-8164(reservations required)

Historic Palm Cottage &Norris Gardens: (Naples)July 2-30/August 2 - 30, openWed & Sat 1-4pm

Miromar Outlet Mall: (Estero)Independence Day Celebration -July 3 - Celebration & Fireworks Concert Series - July 25, 6-8pm.Featuring Perfect Gentlemen

Ft Myers Beach Fireworks:(Ft Myers)July 4, Ft. Myers Beach

Indpendence Day Festival:(Ft. Myers)July 4, Centennial Parkdowntown Ft. Myers

Riverside Park - 4th of July:(Bonita Springs)July 4, Riverside Parkdowntown Bonita. Parade &Party in the Park.

July 4 Parade, Arts &Crafts/Boat Show: (Naples)1st week of July. The NaplesPier, Sugden Regional Park and

Fifth Avenue South host anumber of festivities. Call (239)213-1030 for more information

Taste of Coconut Point:(Estero)July 13, 11am-4pm, SouthLakeside parking area. Featuringover 25 Coconut Pointrestaurants, serving 3 - 4 menusamples, priced at $2 - $5. Livemusic & entertainment.Admission cost $3.00

Third Thursday on Third:(Naples)July17/August 21, 6-9pm.Enjoy music & otherentertainment.

Buckler Craft Fair: (Ft Myers)August 8-10. Frid-5-9pm, Sat-10am-5pm, Sun-10am-4pm.Lee Civic Ctr, 11831 BayshoreRd. Professional award winningcrafts people exhibiting andselling items. Admission $5,Children 12 & under free

Barbara B. Mann Theatre:(Ft. Myers)For more information andlisting of shows, visit,www.bbmannpah.com/index.php or call (239) 481-4849 or 800-440-7469.

Broadway Palm DinnerTheater: (Ft. Myers)Located at 1380 Colonial Blvd.For more information andshows visitwww.broadwaypalm.com/home.htm or call (239) 278-4422

Germain Arena: (Estero)Call (239) 948-7825 or visitwww.GermainArena.com fortickets, other shows and Firecatsschedule.

Naples Trolley Tours: (Naples)1010 Sixth Ave. S, 262-7300.See the town & shop fromquaint trolleys.

Philharmonic Center:(Naples)Located at 5833 Pelican Bay.For more information andcurrent shows visitwww.philtickets.org/tickets/index.aspx or call (239) 597-1900or (800) 597-1900

The Miracle Baseball Team:(Ft. Myers)Professional team of MinnesotaTwins run the bases Aprilthrough August at the LeeCounty Sports complex. Formore info call 768-4210 or visitwww.miraclebaseball.com.

July/August Events 2008 Bonita Springs, Estero, Ft. Myers, Naples


(NUI) – Many people hope to see theworld. But as industrialization, pollutionand global warming threaten one-of-a-kind locales, many Americans travel witha new sense of urgency - they want to seethe world before it's gone.

People are booking trips to raftChina's Yangtze River before thegovernment builds a dam in 2009. Otherswant to hike the Amazonian rain forestwhile it still stands.

But people can travel, not only to seethe world, but also to preserve itswonders.

Eco-tourism, which protects bothenvironments and cultures, attractssocially and environmentally concernedtravelers. In 2006, a National GeographicTraveler study reported that over 55million Americans were interested insustainable travel.

Many travellers don't just settle for atrip or two, but devote their lives tohelping others travel green. As tour

directors, eco-enthusiasts can arrangeEarth-friendly trips, work with localcommunities and teach their travelgroups.

One tour director, Lee Burch, saidthat his career "combines travel, which Ihave a passion for, with making adifference in people's lives."

Tour directors, unlike local tourguides, become fully responsible for atour group over an extended amount oftime. They help immerse tourists in localcommunities by setting up stays,arranging activities, and discussing localculture, food, art and history.

The International Tour ManagementInstitute (ITMI), a California-basedschool that teaches its students to directtours, emphasizes the career's flexibility.Tour directors can be full-time or part-time. They can lead tours at home orabroad.

Globally, tourism provides one inevery 12 jobs. According to the United

Nations World TourismO r g a n i z a t i o n ,international tourismgives 46 of the 49poorest countries theirlargest income.

Eco- tour ismdoesn't have to meanjungles or deserts. Tourdirectors can takepeople to America'sOzarks - or on awalking trip aroundNew York or to afarmer's market in SanFrancisco.

Ted Bravos,the co-founder of theInternational TourManagement Institute(ITMI), calls travel "avehicle for worldcitizenship." Considering today'spolitical tensions andclimate concerns, theworld could use moreglobal ambassadors.For more informationon the travel and tourdirecting industry, visitwww.itmisf.com.

Seeing the World, Saving the Planet

Kids Corner

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MISSISSAUGA, ONRare 2 bdrm plus den layout ! Lovely sundeck view! 1

bus to Subway and Sq 1. Steps to shops, school and park.1 year old Mattamy!

PUGWASH, NSWatch the sun set on the ocean from your front deck.Roof deck for cool days and rainy days. Warm salt watergood swimming in area of recreational cottages, neargolf and marina, only a minute to village of Pugwash.Shed 10x12, rock retainer wall for erosion control.

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MILFORD, NJGreat Lakefront Home on Greenwood Lake. PrivateLocation, Amazing Lake Views, 150 Feet Lakefront, 2Decks, 2 Docks, Tons of Windows, Hardwood Floorsand Much More!

WOODBRIDGE, ONUnbelievable value! Fully Renovated 3 + 2 BedroomHome on large lot. Enjoy your summer in your ownbeautiful underground pool. Nothing to do but move in.This beauty features, brand new kitchen, finishedbasement, engineered dark wood flooring, fresh designerPaint and much more. To view this property call Nasiratoday and book your appointment.

KINCARDINE, ONYear round home or cottage.This home has just beenmoved to this location and features a brand newfoundation and septic system. Total open concept mainfloor with kitchen, dining and living room. Large privatelot close to the beach

PICKERING, ONAbsolutely Spectacular Home In Prestigious 'FoxHollow' Community. Shows To Perfection! Many RecentUpgrades Including All Windows, Furnace And RoofReshingled.Extensive Hardwood Flooring. BasementNeeds Only Carpet To Be Finished. Open ConceptKitchen And Family Room.

BELLINGHAM, WASunny & Spacious

You'll enjoy very affordable & economic living in thislarge and tidy 3-bedroom home. Features a large sunnyback yard with a variety of fruit trees, flowers & even avegetable garden. Convenient location!

BONITA SPRINGS, FL.3 Bed+Den, 3 bath, 3062 under air, 4637 total sq ft.Gourmet kitchen w/stainless built in appliances, granitecountertops, 42" cabinets w/crown molding. Great roomw/2 story tray ceiling & impressive wood railings. Firstfloor master suite offers private entry to the lanai'scustom heated pool/spa w/views of golf course, lake &woods.

PHOENIX, AZ.(J)

3,009 sq ft, 4bed, 3.5 bath, Exquisite former model homewith spectacular mountain views. Pebble Tec play pool withwaterfall, Jacuzzi & built in BBQ with bar & gas fire pit.Upgraded gourmet kitchen with newer appliances andgranite countertops.

BRAMPTON, ON• 5 bedrooms • 3 washrooms • 2 bedroom basementapartment • Separate entrance • 2 car garage with 2parking spaces • Gas fire place in family rm • Potentialbasement income rental • All Appliance Included

WASAGA BEACH, ONBeautiful year round log home. No stairs! Extra-widedoorways & (this to be one of the feature homes forhalls. 1,500 sq. ft. Custom built, front ) 3 bdr, openconcept w/spectacular vaulted ceilings. Lg private lot. 4 Season sunroom and much more.

MESA, AZ25x15 Living Room plus 15x13 Family Room, Tilethroughout home, vaulted ceilings, water softener, epoxyfloors in garage, Mountain views

CALGARY, AB• Fantastic Location • Easy Walk to Fish Creek Park •Meticulous! • Corian Countertop in Kitchen • BoschDishwasher, Smooth Top Stove • Beautiful Corner BrickFireplace • Huge Master Bedroom • Large Family Roomon Lower Level • Lovely Southwest Backyard

PHEONIX, AZ4,109 sq ft, 4bed, 3bath, Hardwood Floors, PatternedTravertine, Huge Kitchen, Pool & Spa, Master BR withFireplace and Sitting Room.

WOODBRIDGE, ONShows like a Model! This Gorgeous 4 Bedroom withDouble Car Garage is finished like a Show piece.Loaded with Extras including Stone Front, Wainscottingin Main Hall, California Shutters, Hardwood Floors on 1st

Floor, Cedar Deck, Gas Fireplace and much more. Thishome is priced to Sell.

PUGWASH, NS22 year old country home, barn, and fencing. Privatesetting back off the road. Attached garage (36X44).Training rink is 60 feet in diameter and is sand covered.Barn has running water. There are 2 turn out areas withelectric fencing. 715 feet of road frontage on this 6.8 acresurveyed private lot.

BANCROFT, ONFantastic Location on River

Attractive building in Bancroft hwy 62. Great visability,frontage on the York River, close to the walking/ATVbridge & rec trail, level parking area, wheelchairaccess.and nicely landscaped.

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MESA, AZ6 Bedrooms plus Den and Loft, HUGE cul-de-sac lot withRV gate & parking, Sports court and grassy play area

BELLINGHAM, WAWaterfront Luxury!

Stunning canal front home on Sandy Point. This west-facing 3 BD, 2.5 BA home has 3 decks to enjoy thebreathtaking sunsets. Orcas Island and Mt. Baker views,a 54-ft. dock, 3-car garage, and high-end interior finishes.

WASAGA BEACH, ONCustom home on Nottawasaga River. Stained Glassdoors, grand foyer w/granite flrs. 1,600 sf mn flr living.Gourmet kit. w/granite countertops & skylight,riverfront views from custom tinted windows. Multipledecks & riverfront sitting area.

CHESTERMERE, ABState of the art plumbing, heating, construction andfinishing. Built in 2005 with LOGIX insulated concreteforms to be stronger, quieter, warmer, dryer and more fireresistant. This 2,685 sq. ft. custom designed bungalowhas 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Heated floors finishedwith hickory with tile in the baths & carpet in thebedrooms. Master en suite w/steam shower and a n air-mass tub. 80' wide lot with 1/2 mile of lake between you& the other shore. The yard is landscaped with waterfalls, ponds, rock paths & intimate areas for entertaining.

CALGARY, AB.• Stunning Renovations • Fabulous Mountain Vaiews •Exotic Hardwood • Awesome 2 Storey Fireplace •Beautiful Kitchen with Granite • 2nd Floor ComputerNiche with Built-In Desk • 2nd Floor Laundry • His andHers Vanities in Ensuite • Fully Developed Basement •Sound system on Main, Lower and Backyard

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KINCARDINE, ONPerfect Lakefront 3 bedroom year round cottage locatedsteps to Pine river harbour. Very private lot with detacheddouble garage and separate Bunkie.

SAN DIEGO, CA2bd/1bth 1002 esf. Spanish Style home with all newhardwood floors,dual pane windows,granitecounters,stainless steel appliances. Master suite opens tobackyard. Decorative Fireplace w/builtins.

KINGSTON, ONLovely Caraco built family home in newer condition.Generous use of hardwood, open concept w/vaultedceilings in great room, 3 bedrooms, 1½ baths, kitchenw/dishwasher, patio doors to deck and fenced yard. Closeto CFB, city, golf and shopping.

MISSISSAUGA, ONLovely 4 bdrm detached home! Prof finished basement!Upgrd cabinets, kitchen island & great breakfast area!Close to parks, golf courses, shopping & CommunityCentre!

BANCROFT, ONViceroy Home/Cottage

Open concept, cathedral ceilings, lots of windowsoverlooking the lake, 3 bdrms, 2 ba, living room, familyroom, workshop in walkout basement, spacious decks,gazebo, boathouse, 3 bay garage on a 1 acre lot.

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BRAMPTON, ON.***Power of Sale***Great for first time Buyers !! 3bedroom semi detached located in Brampton. Homefeatures 2 washrooms, 2 kitchens, finished basement andprivate driveway. Basement has wet bar and fireplace.Don't miss out on this great deal!!

BONITA SPRINGS, FL3 Bed+Den, 2.5 bath, 2822 under air, 5491 total sq ft.Large gourmet kitchen, granite counters, tile backsplash,42" cabinet w/crown molding. Family room w/hardwoodflooring, dining & Living room tray ceilings w/crownmolding & large sliders leading out to the lanai's heatedpool & outstanding views of large lake & golf course

SAN DIEGO, CA2 bd/1bth, 1002 esf. Head to Toe remodel! ClassicSpanish style bungalow with all new hardwood floors,dual pane vinyl windows, granite counters, stainless steelappliances,custom kitchen cabinets, designerfixtures,and more!Lrg Master suite opens to backyard.Decorative fireplace w/built-ins throughout.Extralaundry room with added storage

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