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CONTENT22 My Body29 Skincare Secrets30 Tips51 Women in Business53 Business54 Financing the Future58 Your Small Business61 21st Century Leader62 Scent of Success70 Relocate, Renovate or Redecorate84 Save on Your Remodeling Project86 Mood for Summer88 Helpful kitchen Tips90 Maintaining the Luster92 Best House on the Block94 Pool Maintenance96 Home Maintenance98 Waine

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Skin is the largest organ in the body and it’s important to protect and care for it in order to keep it looking healthy and vibrant. Daily exposure to elements such as low humidity, harsh winds, ul-traviolet rays, even your laundry detergent and makeup can take their toll, resulting in dry or irritated skin.

Properly caring for your skin means more than simply washing your face twice a day. Moisture, exfoliation and diet also play key roles in your skin’s overall wellbeing. Following these simple tips will help you achieve an all-over healthy glow:

Healthy Living• Adopt healthy lifestyle changes that reap rewards for your entire body, skin included. Drink plenty of water, get adequate sleep, practice stress management, take a daily multivitamin and eat a well-balanced diet. • Be sure to use sunscreen when outdoors to protect skin from the sun’s damaging rays and slow down the development of premature aging. Remember to apply sunscreen every day, even when it’s overcast, and reapply regularly if you’ll be in the water or active and sweaty.• For a natural sun-kissed glow without the harmful impact of the sun’s rays, rely on a moisturizing self-tanner lotion or spray.

In the Shower• Avoid long showers, especially with hot water, which dries out skin. Lukewarm water is best for preserving natural oils. For your face, a slightly cooler rinse can help close pores after cleansing, but avoid outright cold water, as it also can have a drying effect.• Use a moisture-rich body wash such as Softsoap Coconut Island Quench enriched with coconut oil. This moisturizing formula will leave skin feeling soft and smooth.• Use a loofah sponge in the shower to gently exfoliate dead skin. To prevent unnecessary exposure to bacteria that could irritate your skin, be sure to replace your loofah every month.

Spa-like Indulgence• Take a note from the pros and remove makeup, bacteria and dirt the natural way, with coconut oil or olive oil. Follow with a cleanser and moisturizer appropriate for your skin type for a fresh, well-hydrated face.• A gentle exfoliating body scrub lets you lightly exfoliate and re-new your skin’s surface, while helping retain natural moisture. You can find recipes online featuring household items such as sugar or salt, or keep it simple with a store-bought option such as Softs-oap Body Butter Coconut Scrub with jojoba butter and crushed coconut extracts. The formula gently exfoliate skin’s surface while helping retain natural moisture for soft, supple skin.• A body massage not only helps to ease tired muscles and relieve stress, but it will awaken your skin. Use a hand-held massager on your arms and legs to give your skin – and your spirits – a welcome boost.

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As autumn approaches, we begin to transition our wardrobes by parting ways with our favorite Daisy Dukes and welcoming back our trusty leggings. However, one important wardrobe transition that many of us overlook is our perfume of choice. Similar to clothes, during the colder seasons we can (and should) wear 'heavier' fragrances that have richer, fuller top notes. And, according to fragrance experts, one of most influential trends for this fall will be fragrances that feature dark, rich, plump and juicy berries - think blackberries, raspberries and currants.

Beauty & Care Tresor Midnight Rose Perfume by Lancome - This women's perfume features top notes of raspberry and rose with hints of cedar, musk, and vanilla.

Lanvin Jeanne Lanvin Couture Perfume - Sparkling raspberry and powdery violet leaves descend into a heart of sensual peony and magnolia, while a dry down of musk and cedar wood leave a distinctively couture trail.

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Perfume - Fruity raspberry and tangerine combine together with notes of marshmallow, vanilla, and sandalwood for a delicious aroma that will last all day long.

Parisienne Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent - Sweet blackberry and deep violet notes are tem-pered by sandalwood, spicy patchouli, and musk in an appealing balance.Berry

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The mitoquinol molecule is the newest patented antioxidant to hit the U.S. market through the breakthrough anti-aging face cream, MitoQ. MitoQ is considered to be the most potent antioxidant on the market to date and proven to be 1,000x stronger than CoQ10. Developed over 10 years of rigorous research and development, it is the only topical cream proven to deliver antioxidants to mitochondria at levels shown to have an immense effect in rejuvenating the cells, encouraging the natural production of collagen and elastin and leaving skin looking radiant with a lit-from-within glow.

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jane iredale - THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP® celebrates seven years of partnership with Living Beyond Breast Cancer® with the launch of Smell the Roses Hydration Spray. One hundred percent of profits from the sale of Smell the Roses Hydration Spray will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer® in support of women affected by breast cancer. This moisturizing facial spritz features organic Rose Damascena Flower Water which is an excellent skin tonic and cleanses the skin, calms in-flammation and reduces redness without disturbing its natural protective shield. The refreshing and uplifting rose fragrance de-stresses and promotes an overall feeling of wellbeing. Smell the Roses is recommended for any skin types, especially dry or sensitive skin, but may also be used as a moisturizer for oily skin or to wet makeup brushes to create precise lines.

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The new City Nights Collection from jane iredale - THE SKIN CARE MAKE-UP® delivers radiant fall makeup inspired by the glamour and energy of a night out on the town. For eyes, a trio of matte pearl, shimmery port wine and toasted caramel shadows and gel eyeliners in flirtatious jewel tones; for lips, a nourishing lipstick and gloss in pigmented shades of plum.

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The wise general understands that to fight and win all of your battles is not supreme excellence. Supreme excellence, rather, is breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.

Business leadership in the past was domi-nated by managers who ruled from the top down; organizational hierarchies were struc-tured along military lines and people climbed the ranks. But today’s wise general needs to be like Sun Tzu, the ancient philosopher who went on to become one of history’s greatest military commanders.

Twenty-first century leaders are reshaping the best-led global companies. Authentic leaders need to be focused on customers and not on serving short-term shareholders.

If you are a wise general you will come to work to empower your colleagues and your customers. I have a famous saying: “I come to work each day to delight my customers; the result is I make money.”

In the 21st century the most successful leaders focus on creating superior performance by aligning people around a corporate cul-ture and living and breathing that culture while concentrating on wowing customers. In my book, “Wake Up or Die,” a comprehen-sive guide to the use of intelligence in the contemporary business environment, I talk about one of the most important traits for a wise general or leader today: emotional intelligence.

Managing and directing employees involves a great understand-ing and application of emotional intelligence, which leaders, wise generals and CEOs too often simply ignore or don’t understand.As a leader deploying your troops, you’ve got to engage them in your vision, connect with them, and assure cohesiveness among them.

The good news is that this distinguishing feature of your personal nature can be strengthened over time. Through experience I have

learned the importance of acquiring and using emotional intelligence because of its impact on business success.

Emotional intelligence (EI) -- or in casual shorthand, EQ (emotional quotient) -- helps define both incoming and outgoing behaviors, either of which can be detrimental to simple relations like customer service and co-worker partnerships. The biggest surprise for me has been the impact of EI in the world of busi-ness, particularly in the areas of leadership and employee development.

The Harvard Business Review has hailed emotional intelligence as “a ground-breaking, paradigm-shattering idea,” one of the most influential business ideas of the decade. I believe EI to be so vital to the success of any organization that I have devoted an entire chapter in my book to it.

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Ermenegildo Zegna introduces Haitian Vetiver to the exclusive Essenze Collection. Like the original fine fragrances that launched the Collection, Italian Bergamot, Sicilian Mandarin, Javanese Patchouli, Indonesian Oud and Florentine Iris, Haitian Vetiver is its own expression of one signature raw material with its own unique provenance. Discerningly sourced. Brilliantly composed. Like the finest tailored designs.

The sophisticated star ingredient, Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides), a tropical fragrant grass with noble roots, derives from a single, private crop, produced exclusively for the House of Ermenegildo Zegna. Grown in Les Cayes in south west Haiti, it is planted and harvested for the sole purpose of creating Essenze.

Essenze’s Haitian Vetiver celebrates the guiding sensitive hands that touch, feel, select and embody the world of true craftsman-ship. Due to the Caribbean island’s hot, bright climate and rich, nutrient soil, Vetiver grows steady and abundantly all year. These conditions, paired with the time-honored expertise of the region’s farmers, are the driving force behind the country’s reputation for producing the most coveted Vetiver in the world.

Farmers meticulously unearth the plant, after growing for 12 to 18 months and forming a dense root network deep in the soil. Uti-lizing practices passed down through the generations, the cultiva-tors then clean and dry the roots, before extracting the essential oils through steam distillation. The result: intensely fragrant oil with an earthy-woody aroma.

As the sixth fragrance of the Essenze Collection, the Haitian Vetiver construction is distinctively paired with exclusively grown Zegna Italian Bergamot from Calabria, Italy the common thread that unites the six scents of the Essenze Collection. The complete olfactive structure of Haitian Vetiver includes threads of Neroli for a masterful blend that infuses bright, uplifting character into the luxurious depth of Carrot Seed SFE and Orris.

Just as Ermenegildo Zegna uses only the finest fibers and fabrics to create its iconic fashion collection, the Essenze Collection is crafted from the most exquisite raw materials, recast as an exotic essence. Extending a work of hands from earth to atelier. From cultivation to fabrication.

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Gingerly traversing the suspension bridge as I eagerly anticipate my meeting with Frank McKinney in his world famous oceanfront treehouse office, I quickly realize I'm in for a life changing conver-sation.

Frank McKinney is a modern-day renaissance man, and has been for the past 25 years. He's an oceanfront "artist" who single handedly changed the face of high-end oceanfront real estate, a five-time bestselling author in four genres, an ultra-marathoner who has run 135 non-stop miles across the Death Valley desert 6 times, oversees the Caring House Project – a charity building in Haiti and elsewhere, and he even played Jesus in a recent award-winning short film.

Now he has set out to revolutionize the self-help and real estate education industry by personally hosting day-long education events across the country where each guest not only comes away transformed, but each attendee also provides at least one perma-nent single family home to a desperately poor and homeless child in Haiti.

If you think you have lived a full life accomplishing all your goals....McKinney will cause you to aspire to higher ones.

Depending on who you talk to, perhaps McKin-ney’s ultimate achievement has been his work with the Caring House Foundation. A few times a year McKinney travels to Haiti, the poorest country in the world, to oversee the creation of new, entirely self-sufficient villages. These villages contain 40 - 50 houses, a community center, church, school, clinic, renewable food, clean drinking water and some form of free enterprise.

He builds some of the world most beautiful homes for the ultra-wealthy so he can provide shelter to the poorest of the poor. It's simply amazing. To date, McKinney (and his wife, Nilsa McKinney) have built 21 villages over the last 11 years housing over 10,000 people.

In an innovative effort to raise awareness and resources for the Caring House Project, and to transform the lives of those who attend, McKin-ney has set out to host a series of what he calls the Make it BIG Event - The Anti-Seminar

around the nation. The kickoff of the Make it BIG Event - The Anti-Seminar will be right here in Delray Beach on May 31 at the Delray Beach Marriott. McKinney began his successful 25-year real estate career in Delray Beach, has lived here for the same number of years and wanted to begin the tour right here at home.

"I truly despise the snake-oil salesman mentality of some in the real estate guru industry. Many have only been in the business for 25 day or so....NOT 25 years!" McKinney says. "I hope to revolutionize the real estate seminar industry just as I did the oceanfront real estate market."

McKinney truly has taken on real estate in a show-stopping fashion....Oprah, Donald Trump, 20/20, Fortune Magazine and Wall Street Journal are just a few that have been impressed with his work. He has been showcased in over 2,000 TV and print features. He built and sold on speculation the world's largest Leed Certified Spec Home (selling for $26 million dollars) right down the street (A1A) in Manalapan. He started 25 years ago with a $50,000 fixer-upper in a bad part of town.

About his new Make It BIG Event – The Anti-Seminar series Frank puts it this way;

“The Make it BIG event is more of an experience. Motivation washes off in the shower, inspiration fades like the effects of a sunburn, but aspiration can alter your DNA and forever change your life and the lives of those you love. The Make it BIG event will help you learn what legacy you aspire to leave, and be able to do so by building a nice net worth through investing in real estate and overcoming those fears that might be getting in your way. The immediately actionable curriculum I have developed and will personally deliver at the Make it BIG event is unlike any other.”

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Meet Frank McKinney. He has built a multi-million dollar real estate empire (starting out with $50 in his pocket) and for the last 11 years has built self-sufficient villages for the poorest families in Haiti. McKinney is a five-time international bestselling author (in four genres), philanthro-capitalist, and extreme risk-taker who's best known for his unprecedented success as a real estate 'artist' and visionary. McKinney has been interviewed on Oprah, 20/20, FOX, Travel Channel and on the cover of USA Today, as well as NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune and Barron's … just to name a few.

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By Bre Jones Mulock

Tucked beneathe the shade of towering oak trees and serenaded with streams of laughter, lies a peaceful uto-pia where kids who use wheelchairs ride horses, children with visual impairments sweep paint brushes across masterpieces and patients with cancer swap doctor’s ap-pointments for a canoe trip down the Manatee River.

Dream Oaks Camp, offering an exceptional camping ex-perience for children with special needs and chronic ill-nesses ages 7 – 17, stretches out across several pristine acres in Manatee County and serves as the only camp in the Tampa Bay Area offering a permanent site for resi-dential, day and weekend camping programs throughout the year for these children. Rumbling down the dirt road to the check-in center, most children can barely wait to leap out of their cars and bid farewell to their parents.

“Usually Marty has to be coaxed out of the truck when we go places,” says Daniel, a Bradenton parent. “When I pull into the camp parking lot and park, Marty is opening up the door before I shut the engine off. A smile covers his face from the time he spots the first person. When I pick him up, he’s still wearing that same smile.”

Dashing up to greet friends and loved counselors, campers can let go of school, treatment and routine at Dream Oaks, which has served more than 4,000 individuals during the 12 years it has welcomed camp-ers. Seven barrier-free cabins dot the campus. Sunlight filters through the trees setting butterflies aglow. Low flames crackle from a firepit where the nostalgic, sweet scent of roasting marshmellows warms the afternoon air.

The camp has blossomed as a living dream for Braden-ton attorney Eddie Mulock, a triple-transplant survivor with a wicked sense of humor and a self-professed weakness for brightly-colored neckties.

Mulock could not erase the images of the children he saw battling illnesses and adversity sheltered behind hospital walls. After surviving a heart transplant in 1995, Mulock – who later underwent both kidney and liver transplants as well—wondered when these children could shut out the treatments and therapy to enjoy the care-free musings of being a kid.

His ponderings bloomed into a life mission. Barely out of the hospital himself, Mulock formed in 1996 the Founda-tion for Dreams, a non- profit organization that funds his creation Dream Oaks Camp.

In August 2000, the Foundation for Dreams formed a collaborative partnership, which allowed the Foundation to build Dream Oaks Camp on several acres of Camp Flying Eagle, thereby utilizing existing facilities while focusing on renovating and building new facilities.

With colorful pinwheels spinning at the entrance, Mu-lock’s dream came true in 2001 as Dream Oaks wel-comed its first summer campers, providing day camp services to 56 children.

Through summer and year-round weekend programs, Dream Oaks serves more than 600 individuals a year who enjoy independence, grow a greater self-confi-dence, strengthen activites of daily living and life skills, engage in activities with other children in an inclusive, barrier-free environment and provide respite services to the parents and cargivers. In addition, last year they provided nearly $100,000 in partial or full scholarships to families in need of financial assitance.

Dream Oaks Camp recently collaborated with The Chil-dren’s Cancer Center, The Center for Building Hope and Suncoast Kids Place out of Tampa to create two new weekend camps for families.

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The “F.L.I.G.H.T” Children’s Cancer Center Family Camp is a weekend camp for children who have recently been diagnosed with cancer and “Camp Healing Heart” is a bereavement camp for families who have lost a child to cancer and are still needing support services. They are also partnering with Jewish Family Children’s Ser-vices and have added three weekend camps that serve children affected by substance abuse in the home. In addition, Dream Oaks Camp programs have expanded to include a Young Adult Camp for individuals ages 18-30 to fill the much needed gap in services.

During camp sessions, an intricate tapestry of life emerges: children embracing their carefree youth, young adult counselors growing into strong, nurturing people and parents, who often don’t get a break all year, a chance to spend time with a spouse or friends.

“Zachary has been ‘special’ since he was born,” says Leslie, a parent from Orlando. “At Dream Oaks Camp he isn’t. He’s just like every other kid. He actually becomes a leader and initiates activities instead of being a fol-lower.”

As a camp session draws to a close, the contagious smiles from the first day roll into belly laughs flowing from the dining hall. Inside, a camper/counselor talent show plays out and kids and adults alike beam with hap-piness. They have played hard – riding horses, swim-ming in a specially designed splash pool, creating art, music and plays to name a few activities.

One camper clutches his counselor, burying his face in the counselor’s lap. He doesn’t want to leave, let the fun end.

“To me, this camp means an experience my son would not otherwise have,” says Marty’s dad Daniel. “It means a feeling of security, knowing he is cared for and watched over by good, loving people.”

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MARINELAND WELCOMES DOLPHIN CALF

One of Marineland Dolphin Adventure’s resident Atlantic bottle-nose dolphins, Dazzle, successfully gave birth to a female calf. Shortly after birth, the calf took its first breath and then began to swim with its mother. Both mom and calf are doing well, and Marineland animal care and training teams will continue to monitor the pair in the coming months.

“Over the past week, our team has been giving around-the-clock care to Dazzle and her calf, taking every measure possible to ensure that the calf thrives to its best potential,” said Dr. Gregory Bossart, chief veterinary officer and senior vice presi-dent. “The first several days of a calf’s life are very important. We look for critical milestones such as nursing independently, weight gain and bonding with the mother. Dazzle and the calf continue to surpass these important moments. The animal care and training staff at Marineland are looking forward to the criti-cal 30 day marker that significantly increases the calf’s chances for success and remain cautiously optimistic.”

The animal care and training team’s work has just begun as the first year of a calf’s life is the most critical. “In the com-ing months, as Dazzle’s confidence in the calf’s independence grows, our relationship with the baby can begin to develop.” said Michael Hunt, director of animal training. “As an experi-enced mother, Dazzle is a nursing mom on-the-go and our at-tention is focused on providing her the calories needed for her and the calf as well as providing the best overall care for her and the calf during this critical time.”

Marineland Dolphin Adventure has the longest standing dolphin breeding program of any aquarium or zoo. In fact, the first dol-phin birth in a human care environment took place at Marine-land in 1947. Animals in accredited zoos and aquariums serve as ambassadors to their counterparts in the wild. With every ani-mal birth, researchers and experts can learn more from moth-ers, calves and other dolphins to build data that can ultimately be used to conserve the species in their natural habitats.

“I’m extremely proud of the passionate, dedicated and unri-valed care that our experts have given and will continue to give Dazzle, her calf and the other dolphins in our care as we work through the coming critical months,“ said Kurt Allen, general manager and vice president. “As we continue to remember and honor the legacy of Marineland’s Nellie, who at 61 was the longest-lived dolphin in human care, the birth of Dazzle’s calf so soon after her passing is a beautiful reminder as to why the Marineland Dolphin Adventure staff has dedicated their lives to caring for these animals.”

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and ne dining. If you haven’t yet enjoyed the pleasures of Punta Gorda, think of big shing and snug village shopping. Imagine a community for life and a unique weekend holiday. Historic Punta Gorda is safe, clean, and accessible. Folks never tire of its sunsets (no two are alike!) and celebrations. First-time or returning, visiting or staying, those who who discover Punta Gorda nd it for life.

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DID YOU KNOW...• Location: Punta Gorda is one mile from Interstate 75 and situated on beautiful Charlooe Harbor.

•• Access: e city airport means convenient arrivals and departures for commercial, charter and private air travelers. Come by air, land, or sea.

•• Features: Over 70 miles of navigable canals ow seaward to white-sand barrier islands and the Gulf of Mexico. Around town, shady sidewalks, trails and marked routes invite shopping, exploring, walking and biking.

•• Fishing: It’s world class. Folks sh Punta Gorda the way they like it: blue-water sport, back bay driiing, marsh and mangrove, or surf and sand.

Punta Gorda is the rarest of places a gem at the edge of Florida’s Gulf Coast, a treasure that charms and delights. Florida’s best small city marries the allure of a world-class resort with the pleasures

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of a hometown welcome. National travel and lifestyle editors tout its premier sports and recreation, blue-ribbon arts and culture, and its variety of casual

and ne dining. If you haven’t yet enjoyed the pleasures of Punta Gorda, think of big shing and snug village shopping. Imagine a community for life and a unique weekend holiday. Historic Punta Gorda is safe, clean, and accessible. Folks never tire of its sunsets (no two are alike!) and celebrations. First-time or returning, visiting or staying, those who who discover Punta Gorda nd it for life.

PUNTA GORDA

SMALL CITY IN FLORIDATHE BEST

Copy and editing by:Marilyn Tarnowski

Photography by:Thanks to the Punta Gorda community for a collaborative effort in producing the candid photographs.

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PROFILE DESIGNER

J. Taylor Couture A high-end, high-quality and entirely unique col-lection of women’s wear. Honing into detail, the collection embraces chic silhouettes, color pal-ettes, and embellishments that bring a work of art in the form of clothing to the wardrobes of fashionistas all over the map.

Offering high-end pieces that focus on crafts-manship and quality at an affordable price point, Alicia Williams, CEO and Founder of J. Taylor Couture, creates a collection that embodies luxu-ry, confidence & opulence.

“Each individual should be able to walk into a room and feel confident, stylish and leave a great first impression. This collection empowers the modern woman to put their best foot forward with unique detailing and pieces that play off the natural beauty of the body,” states Williams.

Innovative design is the cornerstone of the fash-ion industry today, especially with fast fashion being so accessible all over the map; J. Taylor Couture allows the fashion forward individual to embrace their unique style and not blend in. Ranging from sheer, nature-inspired pieces to unique material and textile combinations, J. Taylor Couture completely reinvents the fashion industry with a stunning assortment.

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The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, located on the banks of Fort Myers’ Caloosahatchee River, supplies the community with world-class perfor-mances, educational opportunities, and above all-amazing exhibits! Their contribution toward enriching their community through the arts is astoundingly spectacular.

The center, which was originally constructed for business in 1933, has an opulent and impres-sive history. During the depression, the building was developed to serve as a post office. Due to the economical climate of the time, funding for the building was in short supply. Apart from help donated by President Hoover in 1929, it is rumored that Edison took part in a majority of the building’s funding.

After serving as a post office for thirty-two years, the building was slated for demolition. At this time, the center was remodeled to serve as a courthouse, and equipped with federal offices. By 1998, the building was once again vacated and for six years remained unused, until it was acquired by the city. Jim Griffith, director of the center, approached the city of Fort Myers with the intent of turning the building into a center for the arts. After an extensive lease negotia-tion, the center was turned over to him. Si

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Today, the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center serves as a hub for breathtaking visual performances, phenomenal exhibits, collaborative educational programs, and special occasions. During its first year, the center had over 65,000 visitors. Jim predicts that with the ensemble of future events, this number will rise exceptionally.

The center’s future is packed full with continued restoration and ex-pansion and crowd pleasing events. During the last week in November, the center will host the annual Festival of Trees event, which will benefit the Goodwill organization as well as the Sidney & Berne Davis Center. The art house will include several creative festivals as well, also a meeting place for businesses. Futuristically speaking, the SBDAC offers a lot to the Southwest Florida community. Makes it hard pressed to miss the events that take place during the year. It may be your turn to tell us what you see next.

www.sbdac.com

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center2301 First StreetFort Myers, Fl 33901239.333.1933

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Mooove Over Sports Drinks

With the hot days of summer come summer sports -- baseball, tennis, football practice -- both in the neighborhood and at camp. Before you send the kids out to practice or just for a long day of play in the sun learn to protect your kid against dehydration and sun sickness. Experts say that children age nine and up should drink at least 2 liters of fluids a day. With this said it is important to ensure that your kids are drinking fluids and this may mean doing a little research. You may be doing more harm then good when handing them a soda or “sports” drink. Getting them to drink plain water may be near impossible, and with experts saying that chocolate milk is the new go to for sports recovery drinks both you and your kids can win the dehydration battle.

Ideal to keep sugar low: On average, most “sport’s” drinks include close to ten teaspoons of added sugar. High sugar intake is one of the main contributing factors to obesity in the country. Some people choose a sport drink thinking it's the better choice.,. never knowing how sweet it really is. CowWow contains only six grams of added sugar, in teaspoon talk that equates to little over one teaspoon.

Sports drinks = Soda: More children and teenagers are drink-ing sports drinks like Gatorade and PowerAde, instead of soda.While that may sound like a good thing, new research from the University of Minnesota shows, in most cases, it’s not a better option. Many people see that a 20-ounce sports drink may have fewer calories than a soda, but it has more sugar and more so-dium — and no nutritional value.

Chocolate milk and Protein: Post-workout chocolate milk is beneficial because of its protein content. Every cup contains between eight and 11 grams of protein, ideally you’ll want to con-sume between 15 and 25 grams of protein after a workout, which equates to 500 to 750 ml of chocolate milk.

Chocolate milk and Carbs: Turning to post-workout chocolate milk immediately following your lifting sessions is a smart move because of the types of carbohydrates it provides. CowWow contains only 22 grams of Carbohydrates. This sugar will cause a spike in insulin levels, driving the glucose molecules into the muscle tissue and replenishing the energy stores for your next workout. Without this insulin spike, you’re going to be looking at a slower recovery period, which could mean more time out of the gym.

Calcium Content: Drinking post-workout chocolate milk is a smart move because of its calcium content. Calcium is one of the minerals that play a critical role in the “power stroke” – when the individual muscle fibers generate tension through a cross-bridge cycling pattern, causing contraction to take place. CowWow con-tains 40% of the daily intake needed for Calcium.

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Le MacaronThe macaron, perfected in France, has a long history dating back centuries in Europe. Macarons are small round cakes that fit in the palm of your hand. They are lightly crisp on the outside, smooth and creamy in the center, filled with ganache (chocolate), rich cream, home-made fruit jams or other quality ingredients.

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Audrey'sJamaican Cuisine

A simple way to indulge yourself!

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NEW RED PALM & COCONUT SUPERFOODS

Nutiva®, the world’s leading brand of Coconut, Chia, Hemp & Red Palm organic superfoods is pleased to announce the introduction of two new products: Buttery Spread and Shortening. These products offer the nutritional benefits of red palm and coconut combined with exceptional flavor and performance for health conscious home chefs and foodies. The Nutiva Organic Buttery Spread and Shortening join the brand’s extensive superfoods portfolio including the recently intro-duced Organic Unrefined Red Palm Oil.

Nutiva Organic Buttery SpreadThis luscious vegan spread is made from organic red palm and coconut oils. The delicious buttery flavor is excellent on bread, veggies, yams or rice. It contains no dairy, trans fat, soy or canola and is an excellent vegan 1:1 butter replacement for baking or cooking. The bright yellow color reveals the presence of antioxidant vitamins A & E naturally found in red palm oil, while coconut oil provides the added nutritional benefit of lauric acid. Fair Trade certified & Non-GMO Project verified.

Nutiva Organic ShorteningMade with coconut and red palm oils, this vegan shortening contains no dairy, trans fat, soy or canola. Excellent for baking and frying and ideal for producing flaky pie crusts and crisp cookies with the health benefits of coconut oil. It may be used in any recipe that calls for shortening. Fair Trade certified & Non-GMO Project verified.

Nutiva Organic Unrefined Red Palm Oil Nutiva’s original red palm oil was introduced in Summer 2013. It has a mild flavor, with a rich, buttery texture and a vibrant orange color. It is high in antioxidant vitamins A & E and ideal for soups, sauces and sautéing. Add it to regular popcorn for a delicious and healthy movie theater-style popcorn. Fair Trade certified & Non-GMO Project verified.

“We are excited to offer foods that make it simple and delicious to incorporate super-foods into everyday cooking and baking,” said Nutiva CEO and founder John W. Roulac. “The Buttery Spread and Shortening are especially exciting for home chefs.”All Nutiva red palm is sourced from small, organic family farms in Ecuador in partnership with Natural Habitats ™. It is sustainable and fair trade certified and does not contribute to deforestation or habitat destruction.

Nutiva Shortening, and Unrefined Red Palm Oil are available for purchase online at nutiva.com and all three products are currently available at Whole Foods Market locations nationally. They are certi-fied organic and fair trade, and verified non-GMO.