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GUTSY GIRL LIVES THE DREAM

REMODELED CONDO ON THE CANAL

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2018 PUBLISHER

Pat Eberle | Pat.Eberle@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

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Sarah Keech, Paulette LeBlanc, Dana Scippo CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

The Maker Movement

Lisa Rigner, Lacey Uhrich, Gregory Wagner

WHEN YOU THINK OF THE WORD “MAKER,” WHAT COMES TO MIND? A quick Google search offers some ideas: a constructor, a builder, a producer, a designer, an architect, but, in its simplest terms, a person that makes or produces something.

In this month's issue, you'll be immersed in articles that focus on just that: makers—people who produce things. You'll see it in the art, food and artisan goods throughout both these pages and our community.

But this concept of makers is more than just the people who create unique works of art, beautiful (and tasty) cuisine, handcrafted jewelry, textiles or furniture, or goods you can find throughout local boutiques or on locally-maintained Etsy pages.

It's also about a movement of people and ideas—hobbyists, experts and the in-

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2018

FEATURES 12 Remodeled Condo on the Canal 505 SE 43rd St., #103

18 Painting Comes to Light Meet the Maker: Kristina Jackson

22 Two Sisters Brings the Flavors of Vietnam to the Cape The Traditional Vietnamese Cuisine Newcomer is Serving Up Delicious Dishes and Receiving Rave Reviews

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26 Gutsy Girl Lives the Dream Spend a Day with Jewelry Extraordinaire Heather Rivera

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

14 DIY 22 Hot Spot 26 Locals Only 28 Realty Report 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

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Nominated by the board of governors who recognized Spiro’s leadership abilities and experience, he will help develop the American Red Cross’ vision for the region, as well as work with other community business professionals to determine the policies that guide the local chapter’s decisions and manage donor contributions.

“Humbled is a word I use incredibly often as an entrepreneur with the opportunity to dive into so

FLORIDA SKIN CENTER DISCOVERS FIRST MALIGNANT MELANOMA CASE SINCE LAUNCH OF FREE SKIN CHECK CAMPAIGN

that can describe earning a position for an organization that provides aid of every kind from the generosity in people’s hearts,” Spiro said.

Over nearly a decade, Spiro and the American

Florida Skin Center has discovered the first case

Red Cross South Florida Region will exponentially

of malignant melanoma since the launch of the “Get

add to the 52,000 mental health contacts who pro-

your skin in the game. Check it!” campaign nearly

vide support and care to those impacted by recent

three months ago. Shirisha Vallarapu, a board-certi-

weather events across six states and respond to

fied physician assistant, examined the patient at the

thousands of other natural and man-made disasters

Fort Myers location as part of one to three free weekly

that heavily impact Southwest Florida.

skin checks provided by the dermatological facility.

“This guest heard about our complimentary service and was checked from head to toe with a dermascope,” Vallarapu says. “When I found something suspicious in a sun-exposed area, I ran a biopsy and

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KOOGLER HOMES CHOSEN CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR BY THE CCCIA

ultimately referred the patient for treatment, as well

The Cape Coral Construction Industry Association

as encouraged the patient to follow up with Florida

(CCCIA) announced Koogler Homes Inc. as the

Skin Center on a regular basis.”

Contractor of the Year at its 2017 Ace Awards cer-

The campaign is available at the Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres and upcoming Punta Gorda

emony held on December 8, at the Moose Lodge #2199, 155 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.

locations. When the Punta Gorda office opens this

The annual event recognizes top members within

year, the number of free skin checks per week will

the Cape Coral building industry for their commit-

increase. These free skin checks save Southwest

ment to local economic growth, as well as their com-

Floridians without insurance up to $91. Those with

munity involvement. Other awards presented include

insurance save $15 to $65 in copays. Florida Skin

Subcontractor of the Year and Affiliate of the Year.

Center has completed approximately 50 free skin

A CCCIA member since 2001, Koogler Homes

checks to date. The staff’s goal ultimately is to per-

has established a reputation for outstanding design

form more 100 free skin checks per month.

and uncompromising quality, all while participating

For more information on this regional movement, call 239.561.3376 or visit FloridaSkinCenter.com or @FloridaSkinCenter on Facebook.

SPIRO & ASSOCIATES CEO APPOINTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AMERICAN RED CROSS LOCAL CHAPTER Christopher T. Spiro, CEO/chief creative officer at Spiro & Associates Marketing, Advertising, Public 10

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in every facet of construction, ensuring customers a one-of-a-kind residence.

“We are honored and humbled to receive this award,” Koogler Homes President Don Koogler said. “We look forward to continuing our growth and commitment to this great community for many years to come.”

Koogler Homes is located at 434 S.E. 47 Terrace, Suite B, Cape Coral, FL 33904. Call 239.542.4540 or visit KooglerHomes.com for more information.

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OPEN HOUSE

remodeled condo on the canal

505 SE 43RD ST., #103

PHOTOGRAPHY LISA RIGNER

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THIS WATERFRONT CONDO IS PERFEC-

of the water with large sliders accessing

TION AT ITS FINEST! From the moment you

the lanai. The bedroom features a large

walk in the front door, you will be able to enjoy

walk-in closet and an incredibly upgraded

the huge water views of the 200-foot-wide

bathroom. The bathroom has an all-new

Rubicon Canal which is one of the largest

tiled shower with glass door, tile floors, new

canals in the city. This completely remodeled

vanity and granite countertops.

condo boasts an open floor plan, brand-new

With crown molding throughout the entire

kitchen, new bathrooms and much more. The

1,220-square-feet house and fresh paint, you

kitchen features a very large dark island that

will find that nothing was left for the new

complements the white wall cabinets. The

owner to do but enjoy this amazing first-floor

granite countertops and stainless-steel appli-

corner unit condo. To top all of this off, you will

ances complete the upgrades.

have plenty of storage in your one-car garage.

As you move into the living room, you’ll

The homeowner’s association is resi-

find brand-new carpet, freshly painted

dent-managed with very low fees of $875 per

walls and newly installed crown mold-

quarter. This includes water, sewer and trash

ing. The hurricane impact-resistant win-

service. The HOA also maintains the heated

dows provide ample light and views that

community pool and community dock. The

you will enjoy day in and day out.

long captain’s walk allows for first come, first

The guest bedroom has plenty of room for

serve use by the owners to tie up their boats.

a queen bed and additional furniture so your

It's just a short ride to the Caloosahatchee

friends and family will be very comfortable. The

River and the Gulf of Mexico.

guest bathroom had no expense spared with

This community and condo are the perfect

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DIY

a handmade valentine’s day

MAKE IT FEEL LIKE AN EXTRA SPECIAL AT-HOME VALENTINE’S DAY THIS YEAR WITH THOUGHTFUL TOUCHES FROM THE HEART—AND HANDS

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From-Scratch Pasta Yield: 1 pound WHAT YOU NEED

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 4 large eggs WHAT YOU DO

1. Mound the flour in the center of a work surface with a well in the middle. Crack the eggs into the well and beat with a fork until smooth, then work flour into eggs with the fork. Use a bench scraper to work in the rest of the flour a little at a time. When the flour is incorporated, form the dough with your hands into a rounded mass for kneading. Lightly dust your workspace with flour and knead dough about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Cover dough with a bowl or plastic wrap and rest 1 1/2 hours, or chill overnight.

2. To roll by hand, flour a clean work surface. Vigorously roll dough to a very thin circle and roll constantly with even pressure as it stretches for several minutes until as thin as possible, almost translucent.

3. To cut by hand, lightly fold sheets one at a time into thirds and cut to desired thickness. Recipe from MarthaStewart.com.

DEUX

Dark Chocolate Truffles WHAT YOU NEED

1/2 cup heavy cream 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup cocoa powder, for dusting WHAT YOU DO

1. Bring the cream to just a simmer in a saucepan over low heat. Pour the cream over the chocolate in a bowl and let stand about 10 minutes to melt the chocolate. Add the vanilla, stir until smooth and set aside to cool for 1 hour at room temperature.

2. Beat chocolate at medium speed until thick and light-colored. Spread over the bottom of a baking dish, smooth and refrigerate 2 hours until firm.

3. Pour cocoa powder onto a deep plate or shallow bowl, and using a melon baller or small ice cream scoop, scoop out balls of chocolate. Roll in cocoa powder until coated and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Recipe from FoodNetwork.com.

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16 ounces Bokek Dead Sea Salt 20 drops lavender essential oil WHAT YOU DO

In a mixing bowl, add drops of the essential oil to the bath salt and mix well; store in a glass jar. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the scented salts to a bath for a relaxing experience. SeaSalt.com

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PAINTING COMES TO LIGHT MEET THE MAKER: KRISTINA JACKSON 18

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PAINTING COMES TO LIGHT

(CON TI N U ED)

KRISTINA JACKSON CARRIED AN ART

moment, choking out the necessary time

EASEL AROUND FOR A DECADE OR

that could have been left over for creativity.

TWO BEFORE FINALLY REALIZING HER

Now, Kristina’s art can be viewed locally

TALENT FOR PAINTING. One night, in the

in galleries and has also been featured in

dim light, she submitted to the corners of

a few publications. Painting has finally

her mind, where the aptly named “Lady in

taken its place and become a permanent

Waiting” had been hiding in melancholic

marker in her life.

blues and grays on a ledge.

“She’s waiting,” Kristina says of her first

“Everything in life can be some form of art,” Kristina says.

piece. “She’s waiting for life to meet her,

The biggest rewards have been the

she’s waiting for love, she’s waiting for …

people she’s met and the opportunity to

happiness and health.”

share her work.

One of the challenges the artist faces is

“I have met some of the most good-

her ongoing struggle with diabetes. This

hearted people who are talented beyond

self-portrait is vividly telling the story of a

measure,” she says.

woman who was waiting to live and finally began her life as an artist.

At the end of the day, she simply wants her paintings to make people pause.

About 20 minutes into her first painting,

Although she has no idea what the rest of

Kristina realized that this medium had cho-

this journey looks like, Kristina looks forward

sen her to bring about life in all its shades.

to taking each step as it comes.

Unfortunately, the ins and outs of every-

Kristina Jackson’s work can be viewed at

day life wrapped its tendrils around every

SaltySoulArt.com .

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“I hope that it makes people stop for a moment to look within,� Kristina says.

Kristina has carried this palette around with her since she started painting.

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Two Sisters HOT SPOT

Brings the Flavors of Vietnam to the Cape

THE TRADITIONAL VIETNAMESE CUISINE NEWCOMER IS SERVING UP DELICIOUS DISHES AND RECEIVING RAVE REVIEWS

ARTICLE SARAH KEECH | PHOTOGRAPHY GREGORY WAGNER

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THE RESTAURANT’S NAME MIGHT BE TWO SISTERS, BUT THIS SOUTHEAST ASIAN GEM IS TRULY A FAMILY AFFAIR. In late September 2017, Two Sisters Vietnamese Cuisine opened in a hole-in-the-wall space on Del Prado Boulevard.

From the start, word got out about the exquisite exotic fare and the customers have been coming ever since.

The two sisters are Thu Le and Dianna Kielow. They opened the restaurant with their mother, Le Tang, who is the originator of many of the recipes they prepare in the kitchen. The family hails from Seattle, but they now all call Cape Coral home and wanted to share their mouthwatering Vietnamese cuisine with the local community.

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HOT SPOT

(CON TI N U ED)

While the word-of-mouth publicity does somewhat surprise them, the sisters are not surprised by how much their customers enjoy the food.

“We want our customers to feel comfortable like they are joining our family for dinner," Thu says. "We are more than happy to help customers find something on the menu that would appeal to them, especially if they aren’t familiar with Vietnamese food."

Indeed, the menu is packed with items that will delight and entice the taste buds.

While many Southwest Floridians might be familiar with pho—the popular Vietnamese noodle soup dish—Two Sisters’ menu goes far beyond pho and includes delightful appetizers, rice dishes, stir-fries, noodle dishes, Vietnamese sandwiches and their own specialties, including garlic butter chicken wings and a Vietnamesestyle pork and shrimp crepe.

“Everything we make is made-to-order. Nothing is pre-prepared," Thu says.

"Everything is fresh, and we cook only once something is ordered."

The quality of the ingredients is outstanding, and despite the effort the owners go through to source the ingredients, the prices are reasonable. Most entrees are priced around $10.

They also serve a variety of beverages, including boba teas, Vietnamese coffee, several beer options and a fairly extensive wine selection.

If you are looking for a unique, affordable and authentic meal, then Two Sisters Vietnamese Cuisine is a must-try.

“We focus on finding the freshest and finest quality ingredients. These are recipes we’ve served in our own homes for generations.”

—Thu Le, co-owner, Two Sisters Vietnamese Cuisine

Two Sisters Vietnamese Cuisine is located at 1311 Del Prado Blvd., Unit A-B in Cape Coral.

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Find Heather's work at

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ARTICLE DANA SCIPPO | PHOTOGRAPHY GREGORY WAGNER

GUTSY GIRL LIVES THE DREAM SPEND A DAY WITH JEWELRY EXTRAORDINAIRE HEATHER RIVERA

YOU NOTICE IT INSTANTLY. With an appreciation for the aesthetic, her heart bears a creative ember that gives rise to innovation and emits a recognizable energy. Heather Rivera is an artist. Lured by the azure Gulf waters and the offerings it gifts our beaches, Rivera relocated to Southwest Florida in pursuit of dreams. Spend 24 hours with one of Cape Coral’s up-and-coming jewelry artists.

Her day begins with snooze and the first of four cups coffee followed by negotiations with Mister McSchmidt, her German Shepard/Akita. Unlike those who almost immediately leave their house, Heather settles in, pajamas on, to her in-home studio to package email orders. Realizing the larger packages will require a pitstop at the post office, she sets them aside. Now it’s time to face that wire wrapped shell statement necklace, a commission piece for a respected client. Self-doubt creeps in.

6:00 AM

Heather has her first of four cups of coffee

7:46 AM

Second of four cups of coffee and a visit to Heather’s 81-year-old father

8:20 AM

Pit stop at the post office and a trip to Harbour View Gallery

9:58 PM

Searching for gems and jewels at Sanibel’s Lighthouse Beach before the 11:09 a.m. dead-low tide

1:30 PM

Cleaning, processing and treating the bounty of jewels and a quick workout

4:30 PM

Delivers a dinner to Dad next door

6:00 PM

Heads back to Harbour View Gallery to teach Beginner Wire Wrapping

10:00 PM

Returns home, reads a few pages then goes to sleep

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Heather with students in her class at Harbour View Gallery.

“It’s horrible and not taking shape," she says, struggling.

earrings to a salon owner. Her gym is nearby, so she squeezes

"This uncooperative wire is not moving the way I want it

in a quick workout and heads back home for a shower and

to, and this shell has this odd angle. I hate this and don’t

a chat with that necklace. So immersed in her work, hours

feel like an artist today.”

pass without her realizing a single second has gone by.

The project, hidden under a towel, now awaits inspiration.

“I can’t tell you why or how, but somehow, the neck-

It’s time for a second cup of coffee and a change of scenery,

lace is just flowing into place," she says. "It’s an exten-

so Rivera visits her neighbor, her 81-year-old father, who vig-

sion of my heart through my hands. It’s perfect for my

orously practices the art of retirement. A short chat and a cup

client. It’s unbelievable. It’s finished. It’s completely,

of coffee later, she bids farewell and is back home preparing a

wholeheartedly worth it. I can’t believe I get to do this

smoothie for the road. She consults her trusty tide chart a final

for a living. I’m an artist after all!”

time before leaving and now sports “acceptable-for-wear-in-

Glowing from the satisfaction of her creation, she heads next

the-outside-world” clothing and a shell bag. Rivera is off head-

door to deliver Dad’s dinner and drop off Mister McSchmidt for

ing west toward Sanibel Causeway.

a guy’s night in. Once again, she is en route to Harbour View

After a quick stop at the post office, she’s off to the

Gallery, coffee in hand, to teach Beginner Wire Wrapping.

Harbour View Gallery in Cape Harbour Marina, her main

After placing the last kit beside a menagerie of tools, she tran-

artist cooperative where she arranges the Argentium Drop

sitions into evening. Heather welcomes students to the room

in the Gulf collection on a shelf in her glass display case.

above the gallery. It overlooks the classic navy and white sail-

She quickly checks over the other pieces throughout the

boats resting in their slips. Their majestic masts reach upward

gallery, making sure everything is nicely curated.

toward purple clouds as guests quickly realize the appropriate-

A left turn at the stop sign and she arrives at Sanibel’s

ness of the name. Participants learn technique before creating

Lighthouse Beach just before the confirmed 11:09 a.m.

their own pieces. Heather incorporates technology by work-

dead-low tide. Barefoot, she unearths the gems and jew-

ing under a camera and meanders around the table offering

els of the sea. Before leaving, she takes a seat on a rock

hints and encouragement. As pieces take form, little cheers

in what she calls the “Maw of the Mangroves.” With a

and giggles erupt from the sparkle and shine. Embers ignite!

moment of reflection and a bag full of encouragement,

Participants hold up their creations, relishing the moment that

her mission is successful.

artists hold so dearly. Completion. Heather's gift is shared.

At home, she rinses and scrubs her bounty with various

Acknowledging the joy of creativity and expressing

brushes and tools, soaks them in a water and bleach bath

gratitude for her daily adventures, she arrives back

and processes other batches in acid treatment, giving those

home. Heather doesn’t turn many pages in her current

a final scraping and a clear coating. It’s lunch, followed by

book before slipping into sleep, fondly dreaming about

a cup of coffee and she’s off to deliver a wholesale order of

tomorrow’s first cup of coffee.

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REALTY REPORT

CAPE CORAL

NEIGHBORHOOD

REALTY REPORT

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

SW Cape Coral

$474,900

$460,000

96.86%

22

3

2

SW Cape Coral

$510,000

$495,000

97.06%

35

3

2.5

SW Cape Coral

$511,000

$488,000

95.50%

10

3

3

SW Cape Coral

$539,900

$450,000

83.35%

22

5

3

SW Cape Coral

$1,495,000

$1,100,000

73.58%

87

3+Den

3 F, 2 H

Yacht Club Area

$437,500

$430,000

98.29%

60

3

2

Yacht Club Area

$489,900

$480,000

97.98%

26

3

2

Yacht Club Area

$1,225,000

$1,075,000

87.76%

3

3+Den

2.5

Savona Neighborhood

$495,000

$460,000

92.93%

118

4

3

Savona Neighborhood

$895,000

$825,000

92.18%

90

3+Den

2.5

Palaco Neighborhood

$419,900

$395,000

94.07%

113

3

2

Sandoval

$269,900

$274,900

101.85%

12

2

2

Sandoval

$299,000

$285,000

95.32%

19

3

2

Sandoval

$299,900

$287,500

95.87%

14

4

2.5

Sandoval

$330,000

$315,000

95.45%

1

4

3.5

Sandoval

$365,000

$350,000

95.89%

105

4

3

Sandoval

$415,000

$400,000

96.39%

1

3

3

Sandoval

$479,900

$465,000

96.90%

23

6

4

Cape Royal

$517,900

$499,000

96.35%

112

4+Den

3

NW Cape Coral

$410,000

$370,000

90.24%

8

3

2

NW Cape Coral

$639,000

$591,500

92.57%

15

3+Den

3

NW Cape Coral

$639,000

$616,000

96.40%

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3+Den

2

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CAPE CORAL BIKE NIGHT

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event will feature food trucks, food vendors, beer, live music and local

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clothing and other gifts. Guests

Supporters will participate to raise

will also be given the opportunity

money to grant the wishes of chil-

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR will present a free concert at 3 p.m.

Programs typically include a mix of energetic marches, Broadway hits,

1 p.m. Bring cans of food for a chance

old favorites, patriotic songs, season-

SUPERHERO SATURDAY

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Two Happy Hands Signing Academy

Richard Bradstreet, the 50-member

Two Happy Hands Signing Acade-

band is comprised of musicians from

my will have a superhero-themed fund-

all walks of life who reside in Lee, Col-

raiser to benefit their scholarship/out-

lier and Charlotte Counties.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Our Contributors GREGORY WAGNER

PAULETTE LEBLANC

DANA SCIPPO

Gregory Wagner began his full-

Paulette LeBlanc is an editor and

Contributing writer Dana Scippo has

freelance writer who has lived

called Cape Coral home for the past

in Cape Coral for 25 years. She

12 years. Writing gives her an oppor-

currently has a romance mystery

tunity to meet some amazingly

available on Amazon and Kindle

interesting people, something she

with a sequel in tow. She won

enjoys immensely. Humbled by the

best pitch at the Atlanta Writers

extraordinary things people do, she

Conference in 2016 for her series

celebrates the contributions they

of children’s literature.

make to our fabulous community.

LACEY UHRICH

SARAH KEECH

time photography career in January 1986 as a sports photographer, specializing in baseball. Though he is still photographing a lot of baseball games, his photographic interests have expanded dramatically to include nearly every sport imaginable along with a heavy emphasis on wildlife, landscape, fine art and travel photography. Working with Cape Coral Lifestyle magazine offers the opportunity to expand even further with a wide variety of assignments ranging from everything from food and architecture to lifestyle and executive portraiture.

Lacey Uhrich was born and raised in Northern California and has lived in Cape Coral for about 10 years.

She has been married for 10 years and has one child. Lacey has always loved photography, especially nature photography—the beauty is amazing.

She enjoys being out at the beach; if not at the beach, she likes taking random adventures. She is a full-time baker at Publix and, in her free time, also likes to lift weights.

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Sarah Keech is a native of Portland, Oregon, but she has happily called Southwest Florida home for six years. Sarah has written for USA Today, Salon, National Journal, AOL, Waterman Broadcasting, the Daily Emerald and other news outlets. She enjoys cooking, reading, University of Oregon football and Dodgers baseball.

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