Lifestyles After 50 Tampa Bay Edition, March 2017

Lifestyles Event

March 15th FL Museum of Photographic Arts

Tampa Bay ~ March 2017

Hillsborough, East Pasco, Polk

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Hello Springtime W

elcome to March, the third month of the year, unless of course you have remarkable longevity and were born before 150 B.C. when the Roman calendar proclaimed March the first month.

This month’s namesake comes from the Latin word Martius, or Mars, the Roman God of war. Back then, as the snow thawed, it was a time of year to get back to farming, sailing and warring. Hopefully for us living in Florida, it will be a month of great farming (strawberries), sailing (or cruising) and baseball.

Now we don’t want to encourage warring, but we’ll take a little friendly rivalry as Spring Training gets underway and sports teams and their fans come together under sunny skies to enjoy America’s favorite pastime. Check out our stadium map for the Florida Grapefruit League and relish the hotdog filled journey by writer Luis Castillo as he previews the venues and eats.

They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, but here in Florida, the temperatures are normally pleasant all month long. There are many festivals this time of year including the Florida Strawberry Festival, March 2 to 12. We doubt you’ll spot any lions there but you can see a lamb or two. Enjoy strawberries any way you like them and take in a classic concert with musical legends like Willie Nelson, The Blues Brothers and other greats.

Of course, March brings St. Patrick’s Day and plenty of green-beer gatherings. Terri Bryce Reeves, our new Lifestyles After 50 editor, shines the spotlight on three top destinations for this kilt-clad celebration.

We hope you’ll try our tasty cabbage strudel recipe for St. Patrick’s Day. With March Madness on the horizon,

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we’ve included two delicious recipes for game day bites as well.

March is Women’s History Month so we’re showcasing some pretty eye-opening facts about some of our First Ladies, from Martha to Melania. Did you know, for instance, that Mary Todd Lincoln was the first to bring séances to the White House?

And meet Iris Ruth Pastor, our newest columnist, who shares some humorous insights as to what it is like to be well-endowed. Apparently, it has quite an effect on one’s IQ. We have a feature on cruising, social security and tax information, a piece on famous native rock ‘n rollers, and a walk down memory lane with the song, Penny Lane, by The Beatles.

Mark your calendars for March 12th when Daylight S a v i n g s Ti m e b e g i n s , and, for March 15th when Lifestyles After 50 will host an event at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa.

Summer will be here before we know it, so in the meantime, sit back and enjoy our publication, the beautiful weather and the very green and Richard Reeves President beautiful month of March.

Every year just when I start to think life is totally meaningless, baseball begins. ~Author Unknown

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Tampa Bay local evenTs march 2017 evenT Florida Strawberry FeStival

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Polk local events March 2017

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Florida Strawberry FeStival

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$10

Florida Strawberry FeStival 303 n. leMon Street, plant city, 33563

813-752-9194 FlStrawberryFeStival.coM

Scrabble club

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10 a.M. – 12 p.M.

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HealtHy cooking claSSeS: raw veggie wrapS

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creative yoga Sunday

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polk MuSeuM oF art 800 e palMetto St., lakeland, 33801

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Enjoy the largest and most creative photographic exhibit in Tampa Bay!

Have a fun-filled day at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts located on Ashley Drive next to the beautiful Curtis Hixon Park.

Enjoy breathtaking views of downtown Tampa from the museum, then explore Curtis Hixon Park adjacent to the museum.

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March Madness Tasty Bites

BY LAUREN HILTON

ith March Madness just around the corner, here are some simple and delicious game day bites to keep your teammates happy. Keep in mind you can always W double or half the recipes.

Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers This recipe can be altered many ways: with jalapeño or sweet peppers or large peppers for a dinner.

For the sausage, choose Italian, turkey or chicken.

Ingredients: 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 5.2 oz. Boursin garlic & fine herbs cheese, half pkg.

16 oz. bag mini sweet peppers or jalapenos 1 T. olive oil 1 lb. Italian sausage ¼ cup pine nuts – toasted (optional) Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut peppers lengthwise, remove seeds and place in bowl, add olive oil and toss lightly to coat.

Place peppers cut sides up on baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake for about 6 to 8 minutes to soften. Remove from oven to cool.

While peppers are cooling, cook sausage in skillet over medium heat, breaking into crumbles with spoon. Drain, set aside.

Toast pine nuts in dry skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted.

Mix cream cheese, Boursin cheese and blend together.

Add cheese mixture and pine nuts to cooled crumbled sausage and mix well. Fill pepper halves and place back in oven for 5 to 7 minutes.

Bacon-Wrapped Butternut Squash A Paleo and carb-friendly recipe.

Ingredients: 1 regular-sized butternut squash 1 packet or 10 slices of bacon (preferably without nitrates) Olive oil Chili powder Garlic Powder Paprika (smoked if possible) Pepper Toothpicks Preheat the oven to 350 F. Sometimes you can find butternut squash pre-cut in the produce section. If you buy it whole, you’ll need to trim and peel it. Microwaving it for about 5 minutes with a little bit of water in the dish will make slicing easier. Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes, discarding the seeds and pulp.

Place the squash in a bowl and drizzle with oil and sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper to taste.

Toss to coat.

Cut the bacon in half, width wise. Wrap half a bacon slice around one squash cube and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.

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St. Patrick’s Day Best Bets

BY TERRI BRYCE REEVES

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o matter what your nationality, March 17th brings St. Patrick’s Day and your chance to be an Irishman – or Irishwoman – for a day. Aye, there will be plenty o’ partying going on all over the Southeast, but some of the biggest, finest, greenest celebrations are in Tampa, St. Augustine and Savannah. In all cases, make your travel arrangements as soon as possible and arrive early to claim a good viewing spot.

TAMPA -- March 18 The City o’ Tampa will dye the Hillsborough River a bright Kelly green at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18th, with a dye that is non-toxic and biodegradable for the Mayor’s River O’ Green Fest. Mayor Bob Buckhorn, of Irish decent, will lead the celebration which includes live entertainment, games, kids’ activities, food trucks, restaurants serving Irish faire, beer, and more. New activities this year include a River O’ Green Run/Walk at 9 a.m. as well as a Pot O’ Gold scavenger hunt. The entire family is welcome including the four-legged variety. The Hillsborough River gets dyed at 11 a.m. and festivities continue until 4 p.m. at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa. Admission is free. Visit www.RiverOGreen.com for the full schedule.

Tampa will dye its river a bright Kelly green, Photo courtesy City of Tampa

A child gets into the St. Patty's spirit, Photo courtesy City of Tampa

St Augustine’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Photo courtesy The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival

ST. AUGUSTINE -- March 10--12 Founded in 1565 by colonists from the northern Celtic region of Spain, St. Augustine has an amazing Celtic history. Learn more about it at the 7th Annual St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival, set for March 10-12 in downtown St. Augustine. It features internationally acclaimed Celtic bands, a pre-festival Whiskey Tasting, Highland games, Celtic artisans and food, live music, and a variety of entertainment on two stages. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11. The festival was voted the Best Festival in St. Augustine and was the 2016 winner of Jacksonville’s Bold City Best Concert/Event. Tickets and schedules are available at CelticStAugustine.com

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Copyright, Savannah Morning News, used by permission

SAVANNAH, GA. – March 17 What began as a wee celebration in 1813 now draws an estimated 400,000 visitors from all over the world. The city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is the second largest in the U.S., behind New York City. Twelve different Irish heritage organizations, numerous Irish families, men and women serving in uniform and many other sponsors and supporters help make it a success. It takes place Friday, March 17, from 10:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Don’t miss the Greening of the Fountain at Forsyth Park in the Historic District where green water flows from the mouths of statues. To get a map of the parade and schedule of events visit savannahsaintpatricksday.com

Note: If your city has a newsworthy St. Patrick’s Day celebration, tell us about it in 250 words or less and we’ll consider it for next March’s publication.

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FLORIDA R CKS! Florida is famous for many things: oranges, gators, manatees, Walt Disney World and hurricanes. But did you know the state has spawned a variety of boomer musicians too? Here are just a few of those rock stars, leaders of the youth counterculture movement back when hippies roamed the Earth.

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im Morrison, rock singer, songwriter, poet, filmmaker, director, actor and leader of the rock band, The Doors, was born in Melbourne in 1943. During one point in his life, he lived with his grandparents in Clearwater and attended St. Petersburg College. He cofounded The Doors in the summer of 1965 in Venice, California and became famous in 1967 with the No. 1 single Light My Fire.

He is best remembered for his lyrics and his wild antics but is considered the most influential front man in rock music history.

He was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame and ranked 47 on Rolling Stones’ list of the 100 greatest singers of all time. He died at the age of 27 in Paris from a possible heroin overdose but no autopsy was ever performed.

Don Felder, of Eagles fame, was born in Gainesville in 1947 and is a musician, songwriter, record producer, guitarist, singer, and player of the mandolin, banjo and keyboards. Although best known for playing with the Eagles until 2001, he also played with Stevie Nicks, the Bee Gees, Foreigner, Styx, Stephen Stills, and Grand Funk Railroad. In addition, he also worked on albums with Dianna Ross, Barbra Streisand

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To m P e t t y a n d t h e Heartbreakers is an American rock band known for hit singles like American Girl. Petty was born in Gainesville in 1950 and attended Gainesville High School.

By the 1970s, he was on the forefront of the heartland rock movement alongside artists like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger, favoring the straightforward classic rock sound and lyrics based on blue collar issues. To this day, Petty and his Heartbreakers band continue with soldout performances.

Stephen Stills spent his youth in Tampa and Gainesville, attending schools in St. Petersburg and in St. Leo. He dropped out of the University of Florida to pursue a musical career in the ‘60’s. Stills played with many bands and met Neil Young in Canada.

Cosby, Stills, Nash and Young followed. He performed at all three U.S. rock festivals in the ‘60’s: Woodstock, Altamont and the Monterey Pop Festival. He is a superb guitarist and nicknamed “Captain Many Hands” because of his versatility on so many instruments.

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n 1978, Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd made their national television debut on Saturday Night Live with their super-charged rendition of Soul Man. Belushi died in1982; now his little brother Jim takes on the role of Brother Zee as he pairs up with Aykroyd on the Wish Farms Soundstage at the Florida Strawberry Festival, March 9.

The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day event (March 2-12) celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year, nearly 500,000 visitors enjoy the festival’s headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, exhibits of commerce and, of course, its strawberry flavored shortcake, dessert pizza, hamburgers, fritters and much more.

This year’s festival theme, “We’re playing Your Song,” brings forth a lively medley of top talent like Willie Nelson, the Oak Ridge Boys, and Patti LaBelle, to name a few.

Tickets for admission and headline entertainment shows can be purchased online, at the Amscot Main Ticket Office, or by calling (813) 7541996. Free seating for each concert is also available on a first come, first seated basis.

Good old-fashioned Midway fun is back with over 80 rides, games and attractions where guests of all ages can turn and churn, ride and roar.

For a more relaxed pace, visit the Neighborhood Village, where handcrafted items abound; don’t miss the livestock and horticultural exhibits.

For more information, visit www. flstrawberryfestival.com , Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (#berryfest17).

The Florida Orchestra goes from concert hall to racetrack

by Kelly Smith

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ven die-hard spring breakers need a refuge from the beach. The Florida Orchestra offers a variety of cool ways to add in some music, from the concert hall to the racetrack. And what would spring break be without Happy Hour? The largest professional orchestra in Florida has it all, with concerts in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

Fresh From Florida. The free, speed-themed concert features music from Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, William Tell Overture, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 and Flight of the Bumblebee, all conducted by Music Director Michael Francis.

Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony (March 1719): This will make spring break epic for sure.

More than 250 people perform Mahler’s emotional Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” featuring the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, under the baton of Michael Francis conducts. Unforgettable.

The Dalí Experience (March 3-5): Make your visit to St. PetersHappy Hour Concert (March 23): Tired of burg’s Salvador Dali the crazy spring break traffic jam? Let the muMuseum complete with sic move you instead. Have happy hour with a concert dedicated to The Florida Orchestra at the Straz Center in music that inspired one Tampa. Start with free drinks from Stella Arof the greatest artists tois and Tito’s Handmade Vodka, along with of the 20th century. It’s appetizers, before an hour-long concert. Lina surreal night for your ger afterward to meet TFO musicians. The fisenses, with Spanish classical guitarist CaCañizares nal concert in the series is March 23 and it’s a doozy: Scheherazade, with Maestro Francis as ñizares, dancers and artwork. Music Director Michael Francis conducts. your guide. Doors and bars open at 5:30 p.m. $35 Kids 5-18 get in free to this and all Tampa Bay general admission. Presented by Smith & Associates Real Estate.

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Free Concert at Sebring International Raceway (March 11): Spring break will be going full tilt with The Florida Orchestra’s first-ever concert at Sebring International Raceway to kick off the track’s biggest race week of the year, the 65th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by

The Florida Orchestra: Masterworks and Pops tickets are $15, $30 and $45 at floridaorchestra. org or 727.892.3337 and 1.800.662.7286. The orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center in Tampa, Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

WFLA’s Radio Star Tedd Webb At 68, Tedd Webb still shines bright, co-hosting ‘AM Tampa Bay’ with Jack Harris, weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m. on 970 WFLA AM radio.

by Michael Merino

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midst the sea of countless music and talk show personalities that permeate that magical box on the dashboard of our cars and home stereo systems, few have stood the test of time as successfully as WFLA 970 radio host Tedd Webb. This seasoned talent, now 68, has had a long and illustrious career in radio, and there`s no glimpse of retirement in his future. I sat down with Tedd to talk about his career and the state of radio`s future.

Who was the craziest celebrity you ever interviewed? What did he/she do that was so memorable?

National Football League bad boy John Matuzak, who is now deceased but was 6’8” and 275 pounds, showed up at the radio station with a girl whom my mom used to babysit. When he found out we knew each other he got jealous and threatened to kick my rear end – he thought she was an ex-girlfriend. We went to commercial break for eight minutes before the situation was settled.

Has social media changed radio?

Why did you choose a career in radio?

It has become the focus of what we I was singing with a band for two years, but they kicked me out when I was do now; the on-air stuff is secondary.

14. Then I heard that WALT radio sta- Our streaming numbers are through the tion was having a “contest” to be a week- roof and we utilize the Internet as much end disc jockey. I didn’t get the job, but as possible. We use Twitter and Facewhile I was there I saw the guy on the air book a lot too. working in an air-condiWhere do you see radio in 20 years? tioned room (we didn’t I think radio is shrinking in inhave AC at the time) who fluence. Young kids decide what is had 10 phones loaded hip through social media and othwith young ladies caller sources. They download their muing in requests. BINGO! sic from the Internet; they don’t sit I found my life’s calling. around waiting for the same seven I hung around the station songs to be played every 63 minutes. and Paige Kinsey, one of Then you have syndicated talk show the weekend guys, took hosts like Glenn Beck and Sean Hanme under his wing and Tedd Webb, 1973 nity that dominate the airwaves. showed me the ropes.

Before long, I became a high school cor- When Rush Limbaugh is heard on 600plus radio stations, it means he’s put 600respondent and here I am 53 years later. plus announcers out of work. The same What’s been your most significant radio with voice-over DJs. accomplishment?

In 1986 I was awarded the Toastmas- What is your advice for young people enters International Communicator of the tering the industry?

I tell them not to get in the business.

Year. I took a nun, Sister Rosalie, as my date to receive the award. She had inspired It’s like pro athletes -- only a handful of me to be a public speaker by forcing me to the many who try are going to make it. give five-minute speeches. I owe every- Go to school. Earn a degree in a profitable field with a future. thing to her!

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The War On Lung Disease: Traditional Treatments vs Stem Cell Therapy W

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As opposed to traditional treatment options, stem cell therapy involves the careful Sadly, not that much. Although there are a variety of traditional treatment options, these choices can have their benefits and downsides. As an obstructive lung separation of stem cells (the body’s natural healing mechanism) from a patient’s blood condition that sparks feelings of breathlessness, traditional medications have included or bone marrow, returning them into the bloodstream where they come to rest within inhalers, medications and supplemental oxygen. Though these treatments can open the lungs. Working to relieve inflammation (which opens the airways and allows easier airways, calm down aggressive symptoms, and in the case of oxygen, address oxygen breathing), these specialized cells may also aid in slowing disease progression—a feat that few, if any, traditional medications can attest. deprivation directly, these standard treatments are not without their drawbacks.

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n November 1966, the Beatles met at London’s Abbey Road Studios to begin work on an untitled album about their Liverpool childhoods. The first two songs recorded were Paul McCartney’s Penny Lane and John Lennon’s Strawberry Fields Forever.

However, when producer George Martin released both tunes as the Beatles’ next single, the album concept was scrapped. The band’s recordings -- drug-fueled, mind-bending experiments -- continued but without a focus.

Penny Lane was named for an infamous Randal Hill and his wife Linda visited Liverpool in 2009.

Liverpool slave trader named James Penny.

The area (not one particular street) was an ordinary, some would say dull, suburban Liverpool district where the young Lennon had once lived with his mother and often-absent father.

The Penny Lane roundabout (bus shelter) was where McCartney often changed coaches on his route from his Allerton suburb home to downtown Liverpool. Later, he and Lennon would sometimes meet in Penny Lane on their way downtown or to a music gig.

McCartney brought the area to life with snapshot-like images that could have been gleaned from a children’s picture book.

Behind the shelter in the middle of a roundabout The pretty nurse is selling poppies from a tray And though she feels as if she’s in a play She is anyway In Penny Lane the barber shaves another customer We see the banker sitting waiting for a trim And then the fireman rushes in From the pouring rain, very strange McCartney wrote the song in two-hour bursts on a small upright piano he had painted in a rainbow of psychedelic colors. Some of his more bizarre Penny Lane scenes were fictionalized psychedelic images.

He elaborated in The Billboard Book of Number One Hits: “It’s part fact, part nostalgia for a place which is a great place, blue suburban skies as we remember it, and it’s still there.”

And the lyrics weren’t entirely his. “John came over and helped me with the third verse, as was often the case,” McCartney admitted in Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. “We were writing recently faded memories from eight or ten years before.”

Today Penny Lane is a popular Liverpool tourist destination with few changes having being made since the 1960s except for the street signs. So many were stolen after the song became a worldwide hit that replacements had to be screwed onto walls.

Many music critics have since labeled Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever as the greatest Beatle 45 ever.

As for the Beatles’ original album concept that was scrapped? The recordings that followed eventually emerged into the album Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, hailed by many music lovers as rock’s defining artistic moment.

Randal C. Hill, a former disc jockey, English teacher, record collector and author, confesses to being hopelessly stuck in the past when it comes to music appreciation. He lives on the Oregon coast and can be reached at wryterhill@msn.com.

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iabetes mellitus is a commonly diagnosed disease in middle to older aged cats. Diabetic animals have an inability to control blood sugar levels, as their bodies either cannot produce or properly use insulin. Although diabetes is a genetic disease, overweight and obese cats are more predisposed to developing this condition. The most common signs associated with diabetes are increased water consumption and urination, and weight loss despite a good appetite. Because cats tend to conceal their illness, symptoms may go unnoticed for several months. If left untreated, diabetic cats become very ill, and may experience more severe symptoms, such as vomiting, loss of appetite, dehydration, and lethargy. Diabetes is diagnosed by the presence of high levels of sugar in the blood and urine.

Although there is no cure for diabetes, cats can be managed with insulin therapy (often twice a day injections under the skin) and a

carbohydrate restricted diet. There are several veterinary diets formulated for diabetes management and ideally cats should be fed every 12 hours, coinciding with insulin administration. Diabetic cats need frequent and close monitoring of their blood sugar levels. Owners should also monitor their pet’s eating, drinking and urination. Diabetics are prone to developing bacterial infections (such as urinary tract infections), pancreatitis, liver disease, and neuropathy of the hindlimbs.

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is a potential serious complication associated with insulin therapy. This can result from receiving too much insulin or prolonged inappetence, which is why it is very important for owners to administer insulin after a meal. Severe hypoglycemia can result in weakness, incoordination, coma, seizures, and even death.

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Grapefruit League Spring Training One of Florida’s spring rituals is Grapefruit League Baseball. With ballfields scattered all over the state, here are some insider tidbits to keep you in the big league.

By Luis CastiLLo NEW! Houston Astros, Washington Nationals -West Palm Beach, Ballpark of the Palm Beaches That’s right. We said West Palm.

Spring Training is back in the area for the first time since the Braves and Expos left in 1997.

The brand new, two-team, Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is a mile and a half off I-95 (Exit 74) 45th Street.

Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals -- Jupiter, Roger Dean Stadium Named after car dealer Roger Dean (no relation to former St. Louis star Dizzy Dean), this is the other two-team stadium in the Grapefruit League. The right side is all things Cards. This includes concession stands offering St. Louis fare like Toasted Ravioli with Marinara and the Chicago Cubs Hater dog. Hit the Marlins side for seafood delights such as a shrimp po’boy or crab cake sliders.

New York Mets -- Port St. Lucie, Tradition Field Nathan’s hotdogs and knishes will put you in a “New York-State of-Mind.” Beware of “Amazin’ Mets” traffic in either direction on St. Lucie West Boulevard if you’re coming off I-95 or the Florida Turnpike.

Atlanta Braves – Kissimmee, Champion Stadium Try to hit this ballpark, which is at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in the middle of Walt Disney World Resort, on the weekend. It’s always busy near Orlando’s theme parks this time of year,

Field) The Phillies have been training in Clearwater since 1948. When visiting Spectrum, save money buying a lawn seat. Then, try to stake out a spot at the tiki bar in left field and cool down while enjoying the game. Visit Lenny’s on U.S. 19 for a great breakfast. Their powerful lineup of Eggs Benedict options knocks it out of the park.

Pittsburgh Pirates – Bradenton, McKechnie Field Named after Hall of Fame manager and former Bradenton resident Bill McKechnie, the stadium has long been considered hallowed grounds for Spring Training. Baseball has been played on this field since 1923. The latest upgrade (in 2013), brought in a boardwalk that spans the outfield, a party deck and much needed additional parking. but catching the Braves is a less-crowded endeavor while big crowds are with Mickey Mouse on Saturday and Sunday. For tickets make sure you confirm you do not have an obstructed view because the stadium’s upper deck slightly overhangs the lower deck.

Detroit Tigers – Lakeland, Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium Recent renovations offer more concession areas and “The Runway,” which provides fans with a 360 degree view of the field and a historical perspective on Tiger Town.

Baltimore Orioles – Sarasota, Ed Smith Stadium When the “Ed” was redesigned in

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2010, the designers intentionally gave it a yesteryear feel.

Food offerings include Esskay hot dogs, a Baltimore tradition.

ny break from their cold and snowy winter weather. The ballpark features a façade designed to invoke the feeling of Louisville’s’ Churchill Downs.

Boston Red Sox -- Ft. Myers, Jet Blue Park Red Sox seats are often the toughest tickets in the Grapefruit League to get -- “Fenway South” is usually sold out for every home game.

If you do get in, don’t leave early or you’ll miss such Red Sox traditions like the playing of “Sweet Caroline” in the middle of the eighth inning.

Tampa Bay Rays -- Port Charlotte, Charlotte Sports Park This former home to the Texas Rangers is now one of the standard-bearers for Grapefruit League ballparks.

In 2014 USA Today named the park a favorite sports destination. CSP offers the Baseball Boardwalk, a 19,000-squarefoot wooden walkway, and a tiki bar that stays open until 90 minutes after the game ends.

Minnesota Twins -- Ft. Myers, Hammond Stadium Spur-of-the-moment planners beware, the Twins also draw well as loyal fans love a sun-

Philadelphia Phillies -Clearwater, Spectrum Field (formerly Bright House

Toronto Blue Jays – Dunedin, Florida Auto Exchange Stadium Start at the craft beer lounge, then head to nearby downtown Dunedin’s crafts beer scene to cap off a relaxing Spring Training day.

Try to get tickets on the first base side. It’s a shadier option.

New York Yankees – Tampa, Steinbrenner Field Like the Red Sox, the Yankees are traditionally one of the tougher tickets to score in the Grapefruit League. Shoot for a weekday game. Some ballpark improvements during the offseason include a bar in the right field pavilion and cabanas offering private, shady areas in the right field alley.

Call Me a Cabbage!

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ound or flat head, red or curly, from California or China, all cabbages stem from the Cruciferae family of vegetables with four petals. The botanical name was given to them because their cross-shaped flowers resemble the Latin cross.

Cabbage appears in most of the world’s cuisines. Korea has its kim chee; Germany sprouts sauerkraut, Ireland boasts colcannon. Austria and Eastern Europe have kohlrabi and, in China, there’s bok choy. It’s Russia’s national food. They eat about seven times more of it than an average American.

Here in the United States we love our corned beef and cabbage -- especially for St. Patrick’s Day. Eating cabbage has helped people reduce their risk of colon and rectal cancers. It is low in fat and calories, a good source for B5, B6, B1 and vitamin K. It contains fiber and adequate amounts of potassium, manganese, iron and magnesium.

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Ingredients: ¾ c. cooked white rice 1 ½ Tbsp. butter 1 ½ c. yellow onion, chopped 3 ¼ c. cabbage, shredded 1 ½ tsp. caraway seeds, divided 1 tsp. dried dill ½ tsp. salt Black pepper, a pinch or to taste 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed ¼ c. Swiss cheese, shredded ½ c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 2 eggs, divided 1 sheet puff pastry Preheat oven to 350-degrees.

Over medium heat, sauté onions in butter until translucent. Add cabbage, 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, dill, salt and pepper. Cook, covered.

Stir frequently until cabbage softens. Uncover and continue cooking until cabbage is limp and onions begin to brown. Remove from heat and drain.

In large bowl, mix rice and cream cheese; add remaining cheeses, 1 egg and sautéed vegetables. Mix well.

On floured surface, roll pasty into a rectangular shape, until 1/8-inch thick. Spread filling over bottom half of pastry; leave an inch at bottom and sides. Fold top half of pastry over filling; pinch sides to seal. Place on baking sheet.

Cut slits in top of strudel, one every inch. Whisk egg with 1 teaspoon water and brush top of strudel. Sprinkle with rest of caraway seeds. Bake 45 minutes until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

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Last Minute Cruise Deals

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ruising continues to be one of south Florida’s most delightful and best value experiences.

With cruise ship ports in Tampa, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale there are a plethora of options from three and four day sailings to as long as a week or ten days.

And, while virtually all cruises sailing from south Florida ports offer destinations ending up somewhere in the Caribbean, there are still plenty of choices as to what to see and where to visit.

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Many and especially those living in Florida within an easy drive of a port are taking advantage of what often is described as “last minute” cruise fares.

Each ship line offers discounted last minute fares that become available as early as six weeks from sailing dates and even more attractive from windows three weeks out and less.

In many cases the fare deals offered for last minute sailings may be so good that staying a week on a cruise ship may actually rival the affordability of staying at home for a week.

Think about it.

Fares include all your meals (even if you eat six times each day and have snacks, ice cream, and cookies in between), sleeping quarters, recreation and entertainment.

How can you possibly keep the electricity on at home, heat or cool your surroundings, enjoy such a variety of foods from lobster and prime rib to magnificent deserts, have a private clublike atmosphere in which to exercise, and quality enter-

tainment each night for the price you might pay for one week on a last minute cruise deal.

Cruise values booked close to sailing dates begin around $150 per person. Visit cruise line websites or any one of several travel websites to investigate just how good of a deal you might get.

If there are any cautions or things on which to be alert, it might be what type of cruise environment you want to experience and what destinations you want to visit.

With respect to the matter of cruise environment consider that some ships may cater more to children and families such as the Disney Line, while others attract a young millennial partying age. And then of course there are those ships with a reputation of luring let’s just say a more mature passenger audience.

My wife and I recently took one of the last minute fare deals offered by Celebrity Cruise Line sailing on The Reflection out of the Port of Miami.

Everyone has their own tastes but we prefer Celebrity ships because for one thing Celebrity maintains a strict dress discipline for evening meals in the main formal dining rooms.

That doesn’t mean men are required to wear suits and ties or women cocktail dresses. But it does mean shorts, flip flops and tank tops are off limits and will not be permitted.

For those desiring to wear swimsuits, flip flops and similar attire for their night time dinner experience there are other options or other places on ship that allow such.

Our week long Celebrity cruise featured port visits to Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, and Saint Kitts/Nevis.

The January voyage provided absolutely delightful weather with sunny skies, temps in the lower 80s and gently blowing trade winds.

If you’ve never cruised before, try it.

It’s a great way to get away, see a different part of the world, know you’re in a safe surrounding, and not break your bank account in doing so.

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eople are concerned about the high cost of probate. So much so that in 2002 the Florida legislature attempted to put the brakes on escalating attorney’s fees in probate cases by passing into law Florida Statute 733.6171. The statute sought to curb excessive attorney fees by establishing essentially a tiered fee schedule for small estates and capping attorney fees for estates exceeding $100,000.00 at 3% of the value of the estate. The statute also aimed at reigning in attorney fees in probate cases by reminding attorneys that except in extremely unusual circumstances a decedent’s homestead real property should never be counted as an estate asset for purposes of determining attorney fees.

To insure the constitutionality of the new law -- technically a “fee schedule” would be an unconstitutional restraint on trade -- the statute states that an attorney can still charge a higher fee than what is mandated in the statute, but only if the client “knowingly” agrees to a higher fee. Implicit in this is that the client be made aware of the attorney fee statute limiting attorneys fees before agreeing to a particular fee. Unfortunately, there is a small percentage of probate attorneys who

simply quote higher fees without giving their clients the benefit of knowing that the fees quoted are above and beyond what the law considers reasonable and fair.

Under the attorney fee statute, it should cost the same to probate a homestead worth 5 million dollars or one worth $50,000.00, the value doesn’t matter. But in practice a small percentage of unscrupulous attorneys simply choose to ignore the fact that the homestead is a distinct and uncountable probate asset and, instead, lump it together with the truly countable assets in an estate to arrive at a higher value for the estate and thus a significantly higher attorneys fee.

But as the saying goes knowledge is power. Tell your kids who will probably be making the decision as to who will handle the probate of your estate to insist that the attorney they choose follow not only the letter, but also the spirit of Florida Statute 733.6171.

Mr. Mumbauer, a 5th generation Floridian, has maintained a law practice in Brandon, Florida since 1980 with emphasis on estate planning. Mr. Mumbauer takes special pride in representing the senior community by maintaining a sensitive and practical approach to problem solving. Mr. Mumbauer is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and is a participating attorney in the AARP Legal Services Network. Mr. Mumbauer is also a Mentor in probate law and has been qualified by the Second District Court of Appeal in Florida as an expert witness in matters involving the drafting of Wills. Mr. Mumbauer’s Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating among judges and lawyers for Legal Ability is High to Very High and his General Recommendation Rating is Very High.

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Think Before You Drink

St. Patrick’s Day is considered the second biggest drinking day of the year, after New Year’s Eve. But all that hard partying can come with consequences, especially for seniors.

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rinking in excess can become more dangerous for people as they age.

Older adults may have health problems or chronic diseases that make them more vulnerable to the toxic effects of alcohol. They may take more medications than they used to. They may be more prone to falls and memory lapses. Alcohol can distort their senses, which may already be impaired.

Some have been drinking for many years and are already physically and mentally dependent on alcohol. Retirement, disability, pain, insomnia and the loss of a spouse all can trigger late onset Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).

AUD is a disease in which people have a strong need to drink,

•Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?

•Have you continued to drink despite negative consequences?

The National Institute of Health advises that if you answered “yes” to any of these questions, talk with a health care provider. Also seek help if you feel you are having drinking-related problems with your health, relationships, or work.

cannot control their drinking once they start, and over time need to drink greater and greater amounts of alcohol to get “high.”

When they stop drinking, they can get nauseated, sweaty, shaky, and restless.

These withdrawal symptoms can cause them to start drinking again to feel better, even though doing so can lead to a plethora of physical and/or psychological problems.

It’s a cycle that can be very tough to break.

Clues to a possible AUD include memory loss, depression, anxiety, poor appetite, unexplained bruises, falls, sleeping problems, and inattention to cleanliness or appearance. Answering “yes” to at least one of the following questions is also a sign of a possible drinking problem.

•Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?

•Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?

•Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?

How Much Is Safe To Drink?

In general, to be at low risk for AUD, healthy men and women over age 65 should not drink more than three drinks a day or a total of seven drinks a week. Drinking more than these amounts puts people at risk of serious alcohol problems. However, people can still have problems within these limits.

Depending on their health and how alcohol affects them, older adults may need to drink less than these limits or not at all.

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By Mary Neacy

Second Sight

Like seasons of the year, our lives rise and dip, become lost and rediscovered through the mind’s eye.

Big Breasts?

I did not notice the shades of life as the days and years melded into the past.

Now my memories are cloaked in the greenness of spring, the mauve and gold of harvest time, and the slate blue of a long winter.

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Sprouted in 5th grade like fast growing weeds, my ta-tas skipped the training bra stage - which in the 1950s was no more than a glorified undershirt anyway. Yep, I slid right into a double A cup size, to my mother’s horror. One day I was playing with dolls and the next I was surveying my silhouette in the full length mirror on my closet door – tummy tucked in and shoulders straight.

My dad promptly became the Sultan of Surveillance, now eyeing all my male neighborhood buddies and kickball pals with open suspicion. I too was suspicious of the large bumps suddenly jutting out underneath previously loose button down blouses.

Boys snapped my bra straps constantly in Sunday School and girls stared at my ever-ripening chest no matter how modestly I dressed at all those Bar Mitzvah parties.

Quickly climbing the alphabet in cup size, my previously athletic and trim body transformed itself into an hourglass of curves. I lost my ability to run like the wind. And I lost the innocence of an anonymous childhood too.

My new reality: Unsolicited cat calls from construction workers Lecherous looks from older men Too long hugs from male family relatives at Passover seders Veiled looks of envy from other females My shoulders soon had deep grooves from my bra straps. I learned

to avoid empire waist dresses and high-waist pants. I came close to suffocating in yoga class when my large breasts simply prevented me from breathing deeply.

Forget jogging, sleeping on my stomach, going bra-less, wearing backless sundresses and flawlessly executing jumping jacks.

But now I have new information to add to my arsenal. A study of 1,200 women, conducted by Chicago sociologists, found that women with big busts average 10 IQ points higher than less well-endowed women. Lead researcher Dr. Yvonne Rossdale, herself a meager 32A, says, “The myth that women with voluptuous figures are not smart should now be shelved.”

Dr. Rossdale measured the busts of women then divided them into five categories roughly corresponding to bra sizes, A, B, C, D and DD or above.

She then gave subjects IQ tests and found that women in the Large and Extra-large category scored an average of 10 points higher than women in the Small and Extra-small categories.

Experts aren’t sure why bigger headlights translate into more brain power. “One theory is that the female hormone estrogen, responsible for breast development and is also believed to give women extra protection from heart disease, may also play a role in intelligence,” Dr. Rossdale says.(www.thephora.net) For me it’s a no brainer. I love my humps. And yay for my IQ!

Knitted ta-tas: Teenhealthsource.com

Iris Ruth Pastor is a slice-of-life author, blogger and motivational speaker.

Reach her at irisruthpastor@gmail.com

They skim over the surface of my mind like pelicans over the water, diving deeply when a sweet morsel is liberated from the flotsam and jetsam that skitter across the waves.

I inhale the sweetness of fresh cut hay; relive the joy of his lips on mine; feel the mystic pull of the baby suckling at my breast. and still see his smiling face on the pillow beside me.

I am ageless, embraced by memories that obscure the frailties of the flesh.

Unceasingly, the seasons advance and retreat, mingling with the melodies of remembered rhythms.

Life, once new, is now framed in review, without regret without adieu.

Congratulations to Mary Neacy of Venice, our Poetry Corner winner. Next month, we will be giving away two sets of two tickets to the Bay Area Renaissance Festival in Tampa.

We’re looking for Earth Day themes and will pick a winner for Literary Corner (short story, fiction or poetry piece --500 words or less) as well as a winner for Creative Corner for paintings, drawings or photography. Send your submissions (Word documents or jpegs) with your name and address to editor@lifestylesafter50.com The entry deadline is March 13th.

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An SSA-1099, or Benefit Statement, is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of Social Security benefits received in the previous year so people know how much Social Security income to report to IRS on their tax return.

For noncitizens who live outside of the United States and who received or repaid Social Security benefits last year, we will send form SSA-1042S instead. The forms SSA-1099 and SSA-1042S are not available for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

If you or your clients currently live in the United States and need a replacement form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, we have a way for them to get an instant replacement, quickly and easily. Encourage your clients to go online and get an instant replacement form with a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The online replacement form is available beginning February 1, 2017.

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s a grandmother I always try so hard to help my grandkids with things in their life. For example, my 10-year-old granddaughter Sada brought home a teddy bear from school. His name was Sammy. It seems all the kids got a chance to take Sammy home and then write a story on what they did with the bear. Now I know that most family’s reports were probably going to be taking Sammy to the movie or taking Sammy to the museum, you know that kind of stuff. Therefore as a dedicated grandmother, I convinced my granddaughter to tweak the report just a bit and give Sammy’s point of view. It went as follows: I was so excited to go home with Sada. She let me look out the school bus window all the way to her house. When we went inside this small barking, jumping creature came to greet us. It was Sada’s dog Pepsi. “Hi, Pepsi,” I said without moving my lips. Sada’s mom didn’t look too happy to see us. I learned later that Pepsi gets all excited when people come in the house and she pee pee’s everywhere.

Pepsi kept jumping up trying to reach me. “Nice doggy,” I said. The next thing I knew, Pepsi was chewing on my leg. That sweet little doggie dragged me across the floor while shaking me violently. It must be nice to have a doggie, I thought as I lay in a heap in the corner.

When Sara came to retrieve me, I met her baby brother Adam. He wanted to play with me too and tried to rip my head off pulling me out of Sada’s arms. He only punched me two or three times in the head before Sada’s Mommy intervened. What a lively household I thought.

We ate dinner really late because they like to wait for Sada’s daddy to come home. After that, we played these great video games where we got to blow up lots of people. Then it was time for bed. I was exhausted but that cute little doggie wanted to play again and was biting my face off when Sada’s sweet little brother saved me.

He only punched me 1 or 2 more times before we all got in bed. I barely slept though because Sada’s mommy has a cold and she was hacking all night.

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Martha Washington, 1731-1802 George Washington’s wife was the first, first lady and the first to appear on a U.S. postage stamp.

Abigail Adams, 1744-1818 John Adams’ wife was the first woman to be both a president’s wife and the mother of a president, and the first to live in the White House.

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Louisa Adams, 1775-1852 John Quincy Adams’ wife was the first, first lady born in a foreign country—England.

Her American father worked as the American Consul in London, so American citizenship was her birthright. She played the harp and raised silkworms.

Letitia Tyler, 1790-1842 John Tyler’s first wife was a stroke victim and the first president’s wife to die in the White House. Tyler eloped with his second wife, Julia (1820-1889), who became the first photographed first lady.

Abigail Fillmore, 1798-1853 Millard Fillmore’s wife was the first presidential spouse to work and earn a salary before marriage—as a schoolteacher.

Frances Cleveland, 1864-1947 Grover Cleveland’s wife was the youngest first lady—age 21—and the only bride of a president to marry and give birth in the White House.

Pat Nixon, 1912-1993 Richard Nixon’s wife created White House tours for the blind and deaf, and was the first, first lady to wear pants in public.

Caroline Harrison, 1832-1892 Benjamin Harrison’s wife was the first to use electricity and have a Christmas tree in the White House.

Betty Ford, 1918-2011 Gerald Ford’s wife once worked as a professional dancer with the Martha Graham Company. She also was the first and only first lady to found an alcohol and drug treatment center.

Helen “Nellie” Taft, 1861-1943 William Howard Taft’s wife was the first, first lady to own and drive a car, to ride in her husband’s inaugural parade, to support women’s suffrage, to publish her memoirs, to smoke cigarettes, and successfully lobby for safety standards in federal workplaces.

Florence Harding, 1860-1924 Warren G. Harding’s wife was first, first lady to vote, fly in an airplane, operate a movie camera, own a radio, and invite movie stars to White House. She also was accused of poisoning her husband who died during his third year in office.

Grace Coolidge, 1879-1957 Calvin Coolidge’s wife became the first, first lady to speak in sound newsreels.

Mary Lincoln, 1818-1882 Abraham Lincoln’s wife was the first to hold séances in the White House, to be attacked by the press for lavish purchases during wartime and to fight for the abolition of slavery.

Lou Hoover, 1874-1944 Herbert Hoover’s wife was the first woman to graduate from Stanford University with a geology degree. She also spoke Chinese fluently.

Julia Grant, 1826-1902 Ulysses S. Grant’s wife was the first crosseyed first lady and owned slaves during the Civil War while her husband served as general of the Union Army.

Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962 Franklin D. Roosevelt’s wife was the first, first lady to hold regular press conferences, write a daily newspaper column and a monthly magazine column, and host a weekly radio show.

Lucy Hayes, 1831-1889 Rutherford B. Hayes’ wife was the first to ban all alcoholic beverages from the White House.

She also hosted the first Easter Egg Roll on the White House lawn.

Jacqueline Kennedy, 1929-1994 John F. Kennedy’s wife was the first, first lady to hire a press secretary and a White House curator. She also won an Emmy Award for her television tour of the White House.

Rosalynn Carter, 1927Jimmy Carter’s wife was the first to have a VCR in the White House and to keep her own office in the East Wing.

Nancy Reagan, 1921-2016 Ronald Reagan’s wife was the first to appear in a rock music video with an anti-drug abuse message.

Barbara Bush, 1925George H.W. Bush’s wife is the second first lady to be both the wife and mother of a president, and the only one to write a memoir from her dog’s perspective.

Hillary Clinton, 1947Bill Clinton’s wife is the only first lady to be elected to the U.S. Senate, to become secretary of state, and to seek the presidency.

Laura Bush, 1946George W. Bush’s wife is the only first lady to give birth to twins.

Michelle Obama, 1964Barack Obama’s wife is the first African American First lady.

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Investors get 1099s each year from the firms in which their various assets are held in custody. These can take many variations, but among the most common are the Form 1099DIV, which is used to show dividends received in the previous calendar year; 1099-INT, which reports investment interest income; and 1099-B, which reports the sale of stocks or mutual funds. For investors who own these different types of assets in a brokerage account, the brokerage firm will issue a single 1099 which includes everything. Copies are sent to the IRS, which matches the reported income with the investor’s tax return.

Originally, the deadline for mailing out this information was January 31st, but as it became more common for income to be reclassified, this deadline has been pushed back.

One of the firms that we use to hold client assets sends out 1099’s in three different mailings—February 15th, March 1st, and March 15th, with the most complex saved for last.

The theory behind doing this is to just send a single 1099, rather than an initial 1099 and then an amended one a few weeks later. If the client has already filed their tax return using

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4639 - NON-SMOKER. 72 YY, white female, fun loving senior looking for a friend to dine with, talk to, and take walks with. If you like Blue Grass music, we should talk. NS, ND, NDrg.

4657 - DWF, NS, SD, 70’s, 5’5”, 125 LB., romantic, likes travel, reading, movies, dining out, flea markets. Want LTR. Let’s enjoy life instead of being alone. Largo

4640 - LOOKING FOR FRIENDSHIP. White female, 74 YY, looking for male, 7275 for friendship. Likes walking, going to beach, dinner, day trips, flea markets. Non smoker, social drinker.

4656 - WCF LOOKING FOR LTR SOULMATE. 74, 5’5”, searching for CMW. ND, NS, likes church, family, travel, dancing, State Parks. Lets enjoy rest of our lives together.

4642 - LOOKING FOR MY SOUL-MATE. 75 YY, would like to meet/greet with a 75 and beyond male. Alive, active, friendly, loving, engaging, intellectual, professional. SOH and fun. BF, NS, SD, TLC, FF. Tampa.

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4119 SEEKING HONEST GENTLEMAN. Former airline stewardess and model, 5’4”, 104 lbs., slender, white with Ph.D. in healthcare. Fulbright scholar, eats healthy and exercises. Likes sports and animals.

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4645 - SWF SEEKS 65-75 year old male for travel (motorhome/cruise) movies, fun, golf, great companionship. I am NS, SD, romantic, attractive, fit, healthy, enjoy life to fullest. B.S., M.S. Please be financially stable as I am also. Tampa 4637 - ATTRACTIVE, SWF, 60YY, 5’4”, R, P, SD, SOH, FF looking for SWM under 65.

Must love to ride trikes, gyms, working out, getting/staying in shape together, dancing, beaches, resorts, eating clean/ organic, 60s/70s music/friendly, romantic, TLC. 4647 - ATTRACTIVE, ROMANTIC, D, H, W, female, 70’s, 5’5”, 128 lbs, looking for male, 70’s, TLC, likes travel, out of country, beaches, exercise, NS, SD, for LTR in St. Pete Beach.

4649 SEEKING CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN. NS, ND, LTR, S. Fun loving.

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4629 - EASY TO GET ALONG WITH. Attractive, DWM, NS, 70’s, 5’10”, 170 lbs, romantic, likes travel, reading, exercise, movies, dining out. Looking for an attractive, good hearted lady for LTR. Dunedin.

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St. Petersburg day trips, quiet family type games, non- Riverview. smoker.

Clearwater Area 4578 - SeeKiNG HANDSoMe 60 - 100 4658 -70 yr, SWM, ISO LTR. NS, ND, retiree. Tall, slim OK. For fun, travel and easy going, outgoing, easy to please, possibly cruising.

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