Publisher Jimmy Dean

 

In Every Issue
Publisher's Letter
Advertiser Index
The Last Page
ON THE COVER:
This Precious Place:
Prairie Creek Preserve, one of Conservation Charlotte’s land acquisitions

Photo by Dale Ann Clancy www.daleannclancy.com

April 2009

This Precious Place

Features

34 Conservation Charlotte READ THE ARTICLE
Lew Morrissey investigates the current state of the voter approved Conservation Charlotte program.
43 Fancy Some Eye Candy?
Mary Alspaugh meets with a woman who designs jewelry that’s inspired by nature.
46 Attack of the Killer Manatees
Bob Morris offers a solution for the ongoing boaters versus manatees debate.
49 DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center READ THE ARTICLE
Renewable energy is coming to the Sunshine State, and Brenda Ehrke has the scoop on how the sun will soon be powering DeSoto County.
56 Lemon Bay Conservancy READ THE ARTICLE
Malcolm J. Brenner shares the story of a group focused on conserving land and protecting wildlife throughout Charlotte County.
64 Keeping Charlotte Beautiful
Deanie Gudac finds out what it takes to keep our county looking good.
 

Departments

18 April Calendar
You’re invited! Don’t miss any of the must-go, must-do events around the harbor.
20 Freeze-frame
Our photographers snapped shots at events around town. This month we feature the C.A.R.E. Ball and Punta Gorda Wine and Jazz Festival.
24 Kudos! READ THE ARTICLE
HARBOR STYLE celebrates the people and organizations that make Charlotte County such a great place to live.
28 Harbor Health
Nancy Semon-Krauss speaks with local orthopedists to find out what you can do to manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
70 Dining Out READ THE ARTICLE
Michael Stampar takes his time, takes a breath, takes a sip...and relaxes with some delicious small plates at Tapas One in Port Charlotte.