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september-october 2020

The Right Thing at the Right Price - Right nearby

Oct 28, 2020 09:02PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

Are you looking for a collectible? An antique? A designer bag? Or an oriental rug? May we suggest a few places in Southwest Florida where you can score a great deal, snag something unique and still not break the bank.

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Worlds from Within - The pictorial visions of Alexis Lago

Oct 28, 2020 03:29PM ● By DAVID ACEVEDO

A fine-looking gentleman stands on what looks like an infinite landscape. The vast space resembling the stratosphere is endless. The man’s beard makes him look familiar, and there are birds flying around him.

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More Than a Gallery - Tower Gallery on Sanibel is a unique family of artists

Oct 28, 2020 02:45PM ● By FRANCESCA BLOCK

Walking toward the Tower Gallery on Sanibel, you cannot help but smile. The building itself is a piece of art, with its brightly painted turquoise wood panels, and its indigo blue and spring green railings adorned with cutouts of tropical fish. The smile only widens as you walk inside, where beautiful creations of a strong and passionate community of local artists are revealed.

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Out-of-the-Box Materials = Inspired Pieces of Art

Oct 28, 2020 02:07PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

Setting aside their paintbrushes, charcoals and pastels, several Southwest Florida-based artist are creating works using fewer traditional materials. Some of their pieces are larger than life, others will fit on a shelf—but all will surprise and interest those who see these amazing artworks.

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Discover a Sanctuary Within the Arts - Fall programs at the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs

Oct 28, 2020 01:28PM ● By SUSAN BRIDGES

The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs invites you to escape the everyday and enjoy the arts. The organization offers year-round programing to the public and its 2,000-plus members, ranging from art classes for all ages, exhibitions, film series and three national art festivals.

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Hurricane Romance - Suspense and history swirl around in the 1935 Labor Day storm

Oct 28, 2020 01:08PM

As we tip-toe our way through another hurricane season, hoping for a quiet fall, it’s a good time to find a cozy corner and curl up with a bit of history, romance and suspense to while away the dog days. You will find all these ingredients in The Last Train to Key West, a novel by Chanel Cleeton that uses the catastrophic Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 to generate a stormy story.

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Crossword Puzzle for September/October 2020

Oct 28, 2020 12:59PM

Try your hand at this month's crossword puzzle!

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Beauty Column - The Must-Haves of Beauty Products (September & October 2020)

Oct 27, 2020 10:20PM ● By BETH LUBERECKI

Are you a lipstick lover or face-cream fanatic? Then you’re in the right place. Every issue, we give you the lowdown on fabulous fragrances, luxurious lotions, must-have makeup and everything in between. Because whether you’re a laid-back surfer babe or a total product junkie, you know it’s a beautiful thing to look as good as you feel.

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Do It in Your Sleep! Learn about eucalyptus bedding from company founder Elle Liu

Oct 27, 2020 10:07PM ● By FRANCESCA BLOCK

I tend to live by the old Irish proverb that says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” Elle Liu, founder and CEO of sustainable bedding company Eucalypso, subscribes to a similar philosophy—especially when the products she sleeps on are good for the environment.

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A Moment in Time - Ramon Kingsley creates sought-after watches inspired by World War II–era materials

Oct 27, 2020 09:58PM ● By BETH LUBERECKI

Lots of kids grow up playing with Matchbox cars or G.I. Joe figures. Ramon Kingsley wasn’t like lots of kids. At a young age, Kingsley developed a fascination with the military and would use his father’s vintage airplane parts and military ammunition casings to make playthings.

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