A guide to
DeSoto County, Florida 2016
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DESOTO COUNTY SCHOOLS DeSoto Connections 930 East Cypress St Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-0377
Early Education Center 318 North Wilson Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-9303
Reduced Services Alternative School 530 Lasolona Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 993-1333
DeSoto County Adult Education Ctr 310 West Whidden St Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 993-1333
Hospital & Homebound 530 Lasolona Ave Arcadia, FL 342656 Phone: (863) 993-1333
Spring Lake Youth Academy 8805 SW Start Center St Arcadia, FL 34269 Phone: (863) 494-3434
DeSoto County High School 1710 East Gibson St Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-3434
Memorial Elementary School 851 East Hickory St Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-2736
West Elementary School 305 West Imogene St Arcadia, Fl 34266 Phone: (863) 494-3155
DeSoto Middle School 420 East Gibson St Arcadia, Fl 34266 Phone: (863) 494-4133
Nocatee Elementary School 4846 SW Shores Ave Nocatee, FL 34268 Phone: (863) 494-4511
For more information about DeSoto County schools visit
DeSoto Virtual Instruction Program 494 North Manatee Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 993-1333
Private Pk Ese Elementary School 530 Lasolona Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 993-1333
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DeSotoCounty, FL
INFO, HISTORY, & DEMOGRAPHICS DESOTO INFO & HISTORY
DeSoto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,862. Its county seat is Arcadia, Florida. DeSoto County comprises the Arcadia, FL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the North Port-Sarasota, FL Combined Statistical Area. DeSoto County was created in 1887 from Manatee County. It was named for Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, whose name was also honored in Hernando County. DeSoto County originally included several other present-day counties until 1921, when the Florida legislature created the following new counties: Charlotte, Glades, Hardee, and Highlands. During World War II, DeSoto County operated the Carlstrom Field Air Base, which provided training for both American and British pilots. Twenty-three British pilots were killed while training at the base and are honored at DeSoto County’s Oak Ridge Cemetery, which is located in the town of Arcadia. In 1945, the base turned out its last cadets and was decommissioned. The base was then sold to the State of Florida for one dollar and later converted into a mental health facility known as G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital. The hospital has since been converted into a facility for juvenile offenders. The facility was closed and is now up for sale. On August 13, 2004, Hurricane Charley passed directly through DeSoto County. Hurricaneforce winds persisted for an hour, damaging most of the structures in the county and causing some to be completely destroyed.
DESOTO DEMOGRAPHICS
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,209 people, 10,746 households, and 7,672 families residing in the county. The population density was 50 people per square mile (20/km²). There were
13,608 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 73.33% White, 12.72% Black or African American, 1.59% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 10.49% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. 24.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 2005 estimates showed the population as being 56.3% non-Hispanic white, 31.4% Latino, 11.8% African-American and 2.9% Native American. In 2000 there were 10,746 households out of which 26.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.50% were married couples living together, 10.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 21.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.00. In the county the population was spread out with 22.70% under the age of 18, 11.20% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 20.50% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 128.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.70 males. The median income for a household in the county was $30,714, and the median income for a family was $34,726. Males had a median income of $22,572 versus $20,004 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,000. About 14.20% of families and 23.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.50% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Peace River Charters Located on the beautiful Peace River in Arcadia, Florida, where we offer Peace River airboat tours, private charters and swamp buggy rides to the public. We are proud to give our customers a REAL airboat experience. You’ll meet Captain Zac, an experienced airboat captain and knowledgeable tour guide on the Peace River. We cater to the desires of our clients – some people want nothing short of a breath-taking thrilling ride – while others want to be thrilled plus tour the Peace River and see all of its glory! If you are a landscape photographer or a sightseer who is looking to view one of Southwest Florida’s wonders of nature – ask us about our Sunset Tours on the Peace River. Peace River Charters offers family-oriented airboat rides that has something for everybody! Step back in time and take a ride down one of Florida’s most scenic rivers – come visit us and we promise to show you the time of your life! Peace River Charters 4135 SW Adventure Way Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 444-0693 For more information visit www.peacerivercharters.com
Lions, Tigers & Bears, Inc Lions, Tigers, and Bears is a Rrefuge for animals. We have 40 acres of prime Florida upland oak habitat and pastured land just north of Arcadia, Florida. Our mission is to provide a permanent loving home to unwanted exotic pets, non-releaseable wildlife, and endangered species. We are also a rehab facility for injured and orphaned native wildlife. Lions, Tigers and Bears Inc. believes that education about animals and their connection to the environment are the keys to conservation and the future of the world. Lions, Tigers & Bears, Inc. 9801 N.E. Bahia Ct. Arcadia, FL 34265 Phone: (863) 494-0054
For more information visit www.lionstigersandbears.us.com
Sunnybreeze Golf Course Welcome to Sunnybreeze Golf Course! The sunny state of Florida is among one of the best locales for golf on the planet, and courses like Sunnybreeze are a big part of the reason why. Here at Sunnybreeze we have every ingredient you need to create an unforgettable day of golf, from a scenic locale to a laid back staff to a thought-provoking layout. We have two courses, an 18-hole design and a par 3 executive course. We also offer fantastic food at our bistro and many, many more amenities. This year we are challenging you to Get Out and Play. The game of golf can be enjoyed by all ages and with renovations made to our facilities, we are sure to please. This season we will be offering a varitey of new events, from College Football golf scrambles, FootGolf tournaments, and many more exciting activites that anyone can enjoy. Sunnybreeze Golf Course 8135 SW Sunnybreeze Rd Arcadia, FL 34269 Phone: (863) 494-2521
For more information visit www.sunnybreezegolf.com
2016
STAYING
SAFE in
Always Lock Your Doors
One of the easiest everyday safety precautions to take is locking your doors. Even if you live in a safe neighborhood and you trust your neighbors, criminals could still target your home. Lock your doors when you are home, as well as when you leave the house. And get in the habit of locking your car doors as well! When I am driving alone, I lock my doors, especially in bigger cities.
Use Your Peephole
When someone knocks on your door, before you answer you should take a look through the peephole. If you don’t recognize the person, and it’s not someone like the mailman or a maintenance man, then it might not be a good idea to open your door. Lots of robberies these days happen by homeowners simply opening their door, only to be forced inside and taken advantage of.
Don’t Pick up Hitchhikers
This goes without saying, but women driving alone are bright red targets for hitchhikers. There’s always the chance that it’s just a misfortunate soul who needs a ride, but why risk it? There will be others who come along, and you need to keep your safety in mind. When you are alone in a car with a stranger, you won’t have anywhere to go or any way to get help should the situation go wrong.
Never Stop to “Help” Children
I know, this tip sounds cruel. But recently, criminals have been employing a new and dirty trick. In secluded areas of the highway or back country roads, they are leaving covered car seats alongside the road. When someone, usually a woman, stops to help the baby, the woman is either abducted or her car stolen. If you notice a small child or a car seat along the roadside, call 911 and do not stop!
Wear Your Seat Belt
You would be surprised at how many lives this simple mechanism in a car could save, yet how many people refuse to wear theirs. Start forming the habit of buckling up no matter how short of a drive you may have. If nothing else, wearing your seat belt will prevent you from getting a ticket in most states!
Have Emergency Supplies on Hand
It’s always a good idea to have an emergency kit on hand. Leave one in your car and one in your house. Ideally, these kits should contain items suited to personal needs and local weather tendencies. A few good basics are water, non-perishable food items, a first aid kit, cell phone charger, a blanket, an extra jacket and pair of shoes, candles, matches, flashlight and batteries, money, and copies of documents you might need in the event that your personal belongings were all lost. Consider diapers and formula if you have a baby, and personal hygiene products as well.
Avoid Dark Parking Lots
This might be hard tip to avoid, depending on where you live or work, but lots of women are attacked or abducted from dark parking lots. If you can’t get around walking through a dark parking lot, carry your car keys in your hand. In the event of an emergency, you can press the panic button on your car remote. This is usually enough to scare a potential attacker away!
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office 208 E Cypress St, Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 993-4700 Arcadia Police Department 721 N Brevard Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 993-4660 Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office 7474 Utilities Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 Phone: (941) 639-2101 Hardee County Sheriff’s Office 900 Summit St E, Wauchula, FL 33873 Phone: (863) 773-4144 Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office 2071 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237 Phone: (941) 861-5800
Take a Self Defense Course
Learning a few basic moves in self-defense could possibly save your life! Most cities should have a place or two that offer self-defense classes, and they shouldn’t be too costly. In the event you should need to use what you learned, the class will have paid for itself!
Learn How to Handle Natural Disasters
Try to gather basic information on what to do when presented with natural disasters, a medical crisis, or even bomb threats. If nothing else, at least learn which natural disasters are likely to occur in your area, and what you should do in the event of one happening. Find out where to go, whom to contact, which items to grab, and how to stay safe until help arrives.
Don’t Panic
Whatever you do, when faced with any kind of danger, emergency, or scary situation, don’t panic. Stay calm and try to use common sense. The situation will more than likely get worse if you freak out. If you must freak out, freak out on the inside, but remain calm on the outside and do what needs to be done.
DeSoto County Fire Rescue - Administration 122 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 993-4843 City of Arcadia Fire Department 121 W. Hickory St. Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 491-5378 DeSoto County Fire & Rescue Station 1 1985 SE Carlstrom Field Rd, Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 993-4885 DeSoto County Fire & Rescue Station 2 8789 SW CR 761, Arcadia, FL 34269 Phone: (863) 491-5377 DeSoto County Fire & Rescue Station 3 403 N. 10th Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 491-5378
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FUN FACTS ABOUT EXERCISE
1. Listening to music while exercising can improve your work out performance by 15%! 2. Cardiovascular exercise helps create new brain cells. This improves brain power and brain activity! 3. Exercising increases the production of cells that are responsible for learning and memory! 4. If you run at a 10 minute per mile pace you can burn 104.3 calories per mile! 5. The more muscle mass you have, the more fat your body burns while resting! 6. If you exercise 3 times a week for 45 minutes you can help prevent signs of aging! 7. Having more muscle than fat means you can consume more calories! 8. Exercising on a regular basis helps boost your immune system. This means you’ll get sick less often than people who don’t exercise! 9. Exercising increases the amount of endorphins that are released into your body and increases productivity! 10. Sweat releases dirt through your pores which reduces acne and breakouts. Workouts improve the overall look of your skin. 11. Exercising can help ease your mind and rejuvenate your body. Working out will make you feel great and boost your confidence! 12. If you’re someone who has trouble sleeping or staying asleep then working out is your answer. Exercise helps to clear your head and helps you feel relaxed!
LOCAL HEALTHCARE
D E S O T O C O U N T Y, F L DeSoto Memorial Hospital 900 North Roberts Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-3535
DeSoto Psychiatric Services 201 E Gibson St Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-4200
DeSoto Primary Care Program 34 S Baldwin Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-7393
DeSoto Memorial Physical 1006 N Mills Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-8450
21st Century Oncology 920 N Mills Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-1400
Brignoni Cosmet Gynocology Center 2300 Loveland Blvd Punta Gorda, FL 33980 Phone: (941) 743-6866
Fawcett Memorial Hospital 21298 Olean Blvd Port Charlotte, FL 33952 Phone: (941) 629-1181
DeSoto Center for Health 519 W Hickory St Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 491-7580
Arcadia Children’s Healthcare Center 250 N Brevard Ave #2 Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-4433
Center for Family Health 888 Robert Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-8401
Twin Rivers Medical Center 888 North Robert Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-8401
Quigley Eye Specialists 330 N Brevard Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 993-2020
Community Care Family Health 1148 E Gibson St Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 494-1242
Manatee Diagnostic Center 833 N Roberts Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 491-9970
Sevigny & Associates Eye Care 2442 SE Hwy 70 Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 491-7777
Catalyst Walk-In Clinic 1707 E Oak St Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 448-9242
Arcadia Medical Associates 425 Nursing Home Dr Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 993-2966
Arcadia Family Optometry Ctr 122 N Brevard Ave Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: (863) 491-7585
2016 HOROSCOPES
ARIES March 21 - April 19 Your ruler, the rambunctious Mars with a takes-no-prisoners manner, zig zags through the houses of your chart in 2016. He pays special attention to personal growth, love and marriage, and the expansion of philosophy and just regular wandering around. Mars begins the year making direct hits to the house of both one-on-one intimacy, and funds received from other people. He stays on a wild ride through that house for the first eight months of the year with an occasional peek into the house of philosophical thinking. Neptune is his silent partner, bringing a spiritual element to life... a kind of acceptance or “it is what it is” attitude. Jupiter is in the house of the workplace and in this position gives you a sense of purpose, better working conditions, or possibly a new job with increased salary. Since this house is also connected to your health, Jupiter brings you more vitality and physical strength. In September this lucky star moves into the house of marriage and improves on an already blooming love affair or your marriage. If you’re single he has been known to bring that special person to the scene. TAURUS April 20 - May 20 The Fifth House, that place of daring but light-hearted love, creativity, sports, and -- yes -- children, is your key to happiness this upcoming year. The always sultry Taurus has an inner bad boy/bad girl and he or she swims to the surface in 2016, bringing you any number of new and lusty adventures. You’ll be redefining your image, too, with Jupiter in this house, expanding your capacity for love... and that thirst is real. The eternal teacher Saturn is in the Eighth House of intimacy, and it’s cooling off those one-on-one sexy encounters. Now it’s not about sex, it’s about love. Love is in the air all year, Bull, but you will be also dealing with deeper issues. It’s true that our belief system rules our lives, and for you with Uranus in the Twelfth House you are in for an upheaval or reversal in what you believe, as both philosophical and religious ideologies are up for change. With Pluto in the Ninth, some of you may be returning to school, or taking extra academic classes. When these two heavy-hitters, agents of change are in the mix. You are not only ready for change, but celebrating it. GEMINI May 21 - June 20 Mercury, your ruler, runs rampant this year and so do you, Gemini. As the year begins he stops in his tracks and reviews his status, and sets a pattern for your behavior for the upcoming twelve months.This year this occasionally superficial but darling rascal makes his list and checks it twice (that is, moves into retrograde motion) four times instead of the usual three. He is a tad more impulsive than usual but the big news is he is taking on Saturn and actually opposing that stern taskmaster all year. During those times when testing is inevitable, there is no end to the targets: romantic unions, friendship, or career. You’ll get in there and dig deep and this could be one of the most transformative years in decades. You want your way this year and will use any means to achieve that end. With Neptune holding tight to your Tenth House you have decided that your career must have more personal meaning, and look for more authenticity in all areas of your life. The largest star in the heavens, Jupiter, is helping you achieve inner peace in the Fourth House, the place of home and family of origin, and in the Eleventh House, too -- bringing new pals your way, and a possible special love interest. CANCER June 21 - July 22 Cancer, you already know that home, career, and love can present the most crucial of life’s continuing challenges, and this year the cosmos decided you need to review or polish each and every one of these categories. You are bonded to the home more than any of the other signs and there could be that first signal in March when a Lunar Eclipse shines its heavy and bright light on your sanctuary. Although this wild card drops a hint about change on the premises as early as March, it isn’t until September that Jupiter moves into the Fourth House and this actually spells out new happenings are eminent.
With your home life it could range from some minor renovation, to someone moving in, to an actual move. But, wait! Change can only take place in accordance with how much insecurity you can tolerate, which, for you, water baby, is minimal. Cancer does love to be safe and this may just be the year you question the caution you’ve been living with. A big change that feels scary at first can turn out great! Then there’s Uranus in the Tenth House of career, promising more rocking and rolling in the area of your work or your image. The last area to be stirred is Pluto still in the Seventh House of total commitment, hammering away at your love life and asking you to be even more true or faithful. It could be that this year, when Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto are up at bat and all will whack that ball out of the park, it’s not personal, it’s business, Cancer. Leo July 23 - August 22 Dramatic, generous, and romantic, Leo, you are everyone’s dream date... and 2016 isn’t any different, except that you could be even more giving. Jupiter, the gift giver, could outdo himself this year with the beautifully wrapped baubles given for no particular reason. He’s in the Second House of you-belong-to-me and there is an abundance of intimacy and good feelings. If you have one -- or if you want one -- a love affair emits the glow that films and novels are born from. The majority of the stars hover around the place that signifies your partner zone, and they are flashing a green light with almost any new idea you conjure up. You could be tempted to totally overlook restrictive Saturn in the place of letting the good times roll. He does keep nudging you in the direction of making a commitment to that long-time love, improving your performance on the job, and keeping a watch on finances. It will become harder and harder to ignore his nudges this year, especially with the wildcard eclipses doing their job. They are shining their light on the financial houses and reminding you to keep it all real and not take unnecessary risks. Overall, you couldn’t ask for a better year to expand on both your emotional happiness and your financial future. Virgo August 23 - September 22 The year begins with the largest star in the heavens, Jupiter, in your own sign and in the house of who you are. What could possibly be the result of this position? Expansion of your personality, emphasis on your own personal growth and happiness, and a general “me, me, me” attitude. You are certainly in for one of the best years of your life, Virgo, and in September this gift-giving star moves into the house of finances and you can also look for expansion in the flow of funds. In direct opposition to all this is Neptune in the house of whom it is we love, possibly ready to blind you to reality... and your ruler Mercury is adding to the confusion. This year is more about an inner journey and possibly remembering or wanting to relive a time when love was wild and wicked and you want more of the same. The eclipses in Pisces and Virgo this year shake up the status quo if you let them as they rattle the houses of Me and You. Libra September 23 - October 22 Your ruler Venus is pushing you this year, as she scoots through all of the twelve signs and then some, waking up old dreams, forgotten talents, and stirring new ambition. By mid-October she’s right back where she started in the house of communication along with sometimes prissy Saturn, who behind the scenes is quietly refining your everyday chatter. Venus ends the year in the house of love and December could be that important month that sees you making an important change. Jupiter lends a helping hand and takes the form of an angel whispering in your ear, and you’ll seem to intuitively know all the right words and moves. In September he moves into your own sign of Libra and you enjoy the limelight fully. Jupiter in Libra opens the door to the good life, and lightens up your personal life as well as your relationships -- both personal and professional. This cosmic gift giver is increasing your self-confidence, your sex appeal, and your charm... and it shows, Libra. You’re magnetic this year. Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Always a force to be reckoned with, Scorpio, you aren’t in the mood to settle in any of the areas of your life this upcoming year. Whether it’s your lover’s intentions, career issues, or that shoved under the carpet family secret everyone’s been whispering about for years, with your ruler Pluto in the Third House, you are aiming for clarity. Never really chatty, you do definitely this year adopt a “take no prisoners” attitude surrounding communication. The wily but wise Pluto literally pushes you to shed light on matters that have been buried. Neptune brings a touch of mystery as well as spice to the Fifth House of the light love affair, or the one-night stand. Here, you bring passion and intensity and could turn a short love story into a 500-page novel. Mars, co-ruler of
your chart, plays a big part in your intimate and unsolved mysteries as he begins the year flexing his muscle. He spends the year traversing the most personal sector of your life, shaking it up and one of the many answers you are seeking suddenly is within vision. With Saturn’s influence, whether you are prosperous or not, you feel there is a lack of funds. You want to know what actually belongs to you, whether its hard cash, a trust fund, or that antique trunk that’s been in the family for generations. Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Wow, Sagittarius, in 2016 you could not be more into your own interests and developments if you wanted to. It looks like the stars are giving you a free pass to indulge in your own pleasures and pursuits. Nice! As the year begins, eight of the moving stars are in the eastern hemisphere of your chart, the hemisphere that is all about you and what you want. Saturn, the wisdom figure, is in your sign, and as you indulge yourself totally, you are taking those indulgences seriously. There is nothing trivial about your personal interests this year. It’s the personal stars, though, that add zing to everyday life and they revolve around your love interests. Mercury, Venus, and Mars will be moving quickly through the relationship houses, so that your partner gets some well-deserved attention. The mischievous star Mercury rules the house of love and committed relationships and he stops and starts four times this year, which is out of the ordinary, bringing more of those torrid interludes that you do love. This is the kind of year you may have dreamed about in the past... and here it is in living color, Sag. Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Your ruler Saturn’s two year stay in the lofty Sagittarius is now underway, Cap, and you may have noticed ever so slightly in the past year or two how elements of your life are seemingly fading away. It’s subtle, as if you catch the action out of the corner of your eye, but you are in a finishing up phase, especially in career matters. What is actually happening is you are clearing the decks for a new bigger and better beginning. Those wild-card eclipses in 2015 and into 2016 drop a hint or two about career elevation or change as early as March, but it isn’t until September that Jupiter moves into the Tenth House and actually spells out new happenings that could be eminent. As the year begins you have Pluto in the First House of your chart and there is a new intensity to you personally as well as in both love and career relationships. This is basically a getting-in-touch-with-yourself transit and you could be surprised at your own control issues and how deep they really go. Despite this new awareness you just can’t help yourself, especially in those hot and sexy matters of the heart. You might actually stake a claim this year. Aquarius January 20 - February 18 The always on the move Aquarian plays it true to form in 2016. Uranus, your ruler, still occupying the Third house nurtures your need for constant learning, offbeat conversations, and short journeys off the beaten track. More curious and ambitious than ever, the craving for sexy affairs of the heart is quite strong. Jupiter, the largest star in the heavens, is in the house of intimacy, and in September he enters the house of faraway places and that yearning becomes too strong to ignore. For that single Aquarian who truly follows his heart it could be you find love on foreign soil. To satisfy these desires, even if they are brought down a notch, you may be working harder to attain the necessary funds. With Neptune, the star of illusion, disillusion, and dissolving conditions, in the house of income, you’ll be fine-tuning that area of your life and the last four months of the year could see you not only improving your financial situation but exceeding your expectations. Pices February 19 - March 20 Here you are in 2016, Pisces, deep into the magic of the once-in-a-lifetime transit of your ruler, Neptune, to your Sun. More than likely you are redefining your romantic world, reshaping your body image, and even contemplating finishing that novel. Although you do have a list of priorities for the year, love is your first concern and your romantic life is on fire! Good times are very much on the agenda with two eclipses in your own sign, and it’s all about you -- what it is you want, whom you love, and what you look like. Behind the scenes and prodding you firmly is the very wily and wise Pluto, taking up residence in one of the health houses. This is the year you begin a stricter and healthier daily regime as the need to take better care of yourself continually grows and you just could become your own project. From January through September it’s all about love, personal pleasure, and your body image. In September these are still priorities but your romantic life becomes lustier and more sex driven, while your mind turns toward finances and career. (astrology.com)
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Currently less than 35% of households and less than 10% of businesses in the U.S. recycle. (EPA 2011)
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