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“Life on the Water” at the PPYC Yacht Club doesn’t always mean boats, races and time spent on the water. Throughout the year, members gather at the Clubhouse to enjoy a variety of games and social activities that bring friends and members together, encourage friendly competition, and create memories. A recent survey showed that about […]

If you came to live in Burnt Store Marina from points north, like most of us did, you probably think that if it’s called a “tropical plant,” you can plant it in your yard, or put it on your porch. If you Google “tropical plant,” you will most likely come up with gobs of photos […]

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Long before modern heart rate monitors and thermometers, the ancient Romans looked at the skies. They noted that the summer arrival of Sirius, the Dog Star, always coincided with the arrival of the stifling, steamy August heat. That is exactly why right now is such a perfect time to step into the cool AC of […]

The heat of this summer month doesn’t encourage too many outdoor events in Florida. So, interspersed with some fun times for you, here are some historic events – and holidays – well worth mentioning: August 4, 1790: The Revenue Cutter Service was created by the U.S. Congress. Congress authorized the construction of 10 cutters. These […]

If you’ve noticed changes in your vision lately, you might be tempted to chalk it up to aging. But some of the most common complaints we hear — trouble tracking the pickleball or golf ball, struggling with sun glare at the beach or pool, finding that oncoming headlights at night seem blinding — are classic […]

Daily heat and humidity will continue with the arrival of August. We can expect (and hope for) rain and thunderstorms for about two thirds of the month. It used to be that we could count on about 12 inches of rain in August, but in the last few years, we have received remarkably less. Let’s […]