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Melanie Lenz and Caryn Huff, the women behind the boys of summer.
Photography by Dale Ann Clancy
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Features

44 In a League of Their Own READ THE ARTICLE

Deanie Gudac tours the new Charlotte Sports Park and learns all about the $28-million dollar project from the two women who were in charge...that’s right, women.

54 Weathering the Storm

Bob Morris and his wife hunker down during one of Florida’s infamous summer thunderstorms.

56 Charlotte Stone Crabs READ THE ARTICLE

Lew Morrissey spends some time with members of the Charlotte Stone Crabs to find out what it’s like to be pursing the dream of making it to the Major Leagues.

64 Healthy Eating

It’s bathing suit season, and Mary Alspaugh is here to share some of Cheryl “Cheffy” Bowman’s tips for healthy eating so you can look and feel your best this summer.

67 Who Ya Gonna Call?

Malcolm J. Brenner attends a workshop led by the head of Paranexus Anomalous Research Association to learn how he can hunt down some ghouls and ghosts during these hot summer months.

Departments

18 July Calendar

You’re invited! Don’t miss any of the must-go, must-do events around the harbor.

20 Kudos READ THE ARTICLE

HARBOR STYLE celebrates the people and organizations that make Charlotte County such a great place to live.

24 Freeze-frame READ THE ARTICLE

Our photographers snapped shots at events around town. This month we feature Main Street Punta Gorda’s Coconut Craze Day, The Yoga Sanctuary’s Earth Day celebration and Good Shepherd Day School’s Red Carpet Affair.

30 Harbor Health

Nancy Semon-Krauss explores the benefits of acupuncture, a 5,000-year-old healing practice that focuses on balancing the body’s energy.

34 Waterlife

Liz Rubini finds out how members of the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club are sharing their love of sailing with the next generation.

38 Creature Feature

Malcolm J. Brenner delves into the avian world to find out what’s so great about the great blue heron.

42 Harbor Fitness READ THE ARTICLE

Jak Beardsworth gives all you tennis players out there some tips for surviving the courts in the hot, hot summer heat.

72 Dining Out READ THE ARTICLE

Michael Stampar enjoys an Old World Italian feast at the new, family-operated Spazzi Italian Grill.