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Standing the heat: from pressure rises opportunity Dear Readers, This time of year, you can hardly strike up a chat or walk a few blocks without hearing moans, groans and Amanda Smith, laments about the Editor temperature.

The higher it rises, the more we proclaim, “It’s hot!” as if somehow, by expressing this, the heat’s intensity will subside. Yet, no matter how much we whine, we still sweat, the bugs still chase us, and we still have to choose between sticking to the sheets as we sleep or letting our electric bill increase right with the air’s degrees. Because, despite our disdain for the flip side of a climate that never fails to deliver an envy-worthy winter, the summer here keeps right on scorching.

There’s a well-known phrase coined

by Harry S. Truman that advises, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” A hearty way of saying, “No Whining,” Truman’s adage is simply encouraging those who “can’t take it” to get out. And get out of our summer some do; as they hit the road and flee Florida, refusing to look back until the months that end in “-ber” return.

While the snowbird’s life indeed seems a charmed one, I question that we’re limited to experiencing summer as either a) a whine-fest or b) an evacuation order. The reality is, some

of us can’t leave for the hotter months - For me, braving the Florida summer is about embracing the ultimate catalyst but perhaps, that in itself is a gift. for change - discomfort. All the force What if, instead of sentencing it has to make us anxious and squirmy ourselves to three months of misery, is the same power that births in us we decided to make the most of it? unforeseen potential for creativity.

What if we attempted the unthinkable, Because while gardeners may curse the heat for stealing hours of afternoon and simply embraced what is? weeding, they also may see this issue’s “Summer Reading List” and learn how to plant a vegetable or two they never would’ve imagined. Or those outdoor exercisers angry at the thunderstorms for darkening their skies may read “Keeping Cool,” then try out - and love!

- a local ice skating rink. Suddenly, the perils of summer give rise to new excitement and experiences - igniting an unexpected fire of opportunity.

In its purest sense, heat is a sort of pressure. At varying levels of intensity, it forces things to change. In July, when the weather’s really hot, we experience involuntary reactions - flushed cheeks, a dampened brow, sometimes followed by emotional upset, as you’re faced to kiss your lunch hour stroll routine goodbye; and subjugate all gardening tasks to the early morning.

As the weather conditions change, so does what we can accomplish, but, as with all overwhelming change and challenge in our life, it’s our reaction that makes all the difference.

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That’s the funny thing about fire. All at once it represents hell, illumination, punishment, inspiration, both libido and purification, but most of all change. The intense discomfort, reaction and adaptation it ensues takes us to our edge and asks us, how do we handle pressure? Will we burn in the heat of this experience, argument, relationship, problem, or will we rise to the occasion and meet this change in the tides in a new way? I say, the Lifestyles tribe is tough, averse to whining and all about staying in the kitchen. Follow me in standing the heat, and preparing for a brand new feast of opportunity.

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hrough July. Summer Nights.

Busch Gardens celebrates the arrival of summer with extended hours, the Kinetix rock-fueled acrobatic show, fireworks and DJ dancing. Hours are 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday - Thursday and 9:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday. To purchase tickets, call 888800-5447 or visit BuschGardens.com

Blue Star Collaboration. As a thank you for their service, MOSI offers free admission to active military and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. $25.95 for seniors. $5 Parking. Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, 33617. Call (813) 987-6000 or go online to MOSI.org

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hrough the 18th. Summer Classes. Explore new classes like Jewelry and Wire Wrapping, Painting with Oils and Pastel, Yoga, and more. Classes run once a week for six weeks. To learn more, call (813) 922-8167, or see a class schedule at CarrollwoodCenter.org

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by Artist Chase Miller. The official gallery opening and opening reception will be on Friday, July 8.

Miller’s exciting exhibit at the Center will feature works from her tree, aquatic, abstract and photorealism collections, along with a few animal portraits. There is a second meet-theartist reception on Friday, Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. Free. The Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd., Tampa, 33618. Call (813) 2691310 or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

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Red, White and Blue Fest.

Tampa’s Channel District celebrates the 4th of July a day early with igloo drag racing, an LED sports kite demo, patriotic face painting, an all-American food court, live music and a Meet-and-Greet with Miss National Patriot 2016 Ann Poonkasem.

Free. 5 p.m. Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, 601 Old Water St., Tampa, 33602. Call (813) 447-8538.

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- 13. Strawberry Festival. Enjoy Learn the social dancing of the all day entertainment at this classic Florida event with fun photo 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. $7. Every contests, great shopping and musical Tuesday. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Venice performances from your favorite stars. Community Center, Room F. 326 Don't forget to enjoy a strawberry or Nokomis Ave., S., Venice, 34285. For two! 303 N. Lemon Street, Plant City more information, call (857) 342-3253.

33563. For a complete entertainment Basic Electric Navigation, A schedule and to purchase tickets, go Seminar. Qualified instructors online to FLStrawberryFestival.com. demonstrate how to use a GPS in a Venice Art Festival. A collection generic format. You will learn what a of new work from some of the GPS can do and more importantly, most contemporary artists in the area what a GPS cannot do. You will also provides a diverse range of artwork for learn how to create an electronic course buyers to choose from. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. plot. Cost is $20. 1200 71st St. N.W., 219 W. Venice Ave, Venice, 34285.

Bradenton, 34209. Pre-registration is required, call (941)792-0394.

- 7. The Kingston Trio. Concert series with the Grammy-winning Welcome Club of Sarasota legends of folk music. 3 & 8 p.m. $49. hosts U.S. Coast Guard Venice Theatre. 34285. (941)488-1115. rescuer, retired Captain Tom Morgan. Join Morgan as he recounts a New World Celts Dancers. A dramatic rescue to airlift hundreds from "pre" celebration of the luck of a luxury ship on fire. Newcomers are the Irish and St. Patrick's Day, Mixon's welcome to join the club, and enjoy Fruit Farms presents the energetic New luncheons with interesting speakers, a World Celts Dancers, performing live variety of activities for women and in the Groveside Café at 12:15 p.m. To couples and special events and outings. learn more, call (941)748-5829 x280. $25. 11:15 a.m. Laurel Oaks Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd, Sarasota, Ragtime. Set in the early 34240. Call (941)388-8105.

1900’s, this classic play weaves together the stories of three - 20. Quilting by the Gulf XVI. A Festival of Quilts will families experiencing wealth and showcase more than 200 quilts poverty, freedom and prejudice, and hope and despair - as they learn what it of all kinds. There will be auctions of means to live in America. $29. Venice gift baskets, and a Tea Room offering Theatre. 140 W. Tampa Ave. Venice, breakfast, lunch and snacks. On the 34285. For tickets, call (941) 488-1115. 19th, doors open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and on the 20th, hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $8.

Patti Highland. Venice’s Venice Community Center, 326 S. favorite county crooner brings Nokomis Ave., Venice, 34285. her annual show to the Pinkerton Theatre. $15. 8 p.m. 140 Tampa Ave., - 26. The Silver Foxes Back to Broadway. $25. 2 and 8 Venice, 34285. Call (941) 488-1115. p.m., Pinkerton Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Reading and Understanding Ave. Venice, 34285. (941) 488-1115.

Nautical Charts, A Seminar.

Qualified instructors will lead this comprehensive seminar on nautical charts for inshore navigation. Required equipment: parallel rulers and dividers. $20. 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton, 34209. Pre-registration is required. To register, call (941) 792-0394.

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Summer Classic Movie Series: Notorious. A part of Tampa Theatre's Summer Classic Movie Series, Notorious features Ingmar Bergman as a suffering woman, recruited by a spy she loves (Cary Grant) to manipulate an enemy who loves her.

With unbelievable cinematography, and a brilliant screenplay; Notorious is a master class in tension and suspense. $10. 3 p.m.

Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., 33672. For tickets, call (813) 274 8982 or visit TampaTheatre.org

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- 17. The Wizard of Oz. All of your favorite characters, iconic moments, and maybe a few surprises along the way can be found in this famous favorite - featuring new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tickets range from $32.50 $75.50. Call (813) 229-STAR (7827) for times. Straz Center, 1010 N. W. C. Maciness Place, 33602. (Sign language available on Thurs., July 14, 7:30 p.m.)

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Six weeks in duration, at the Fourth of July at the Aquarium.

See dazzling displays in the sea Lung Institute, 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., and sky this July 4th at The Florida Tampa, Free. 2 p.m. (800)729-3065.

Aquarium! Featuring fun, family- SUBMIT AROUND TOWN EVENTS: friendly entertainment and all- Send event news to News Connection American dinner options, the event is USA; P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583; the perfect place to take in the fax (813)651-1989 or email info@ fireworks this Independence Day. Call lifestylesafter50.com or on our website (813) 273-4000. Florida Aquarium, 701 by the 10th of the month prior to the event Channelside Drive, Tampa, 33602. (i.e. submit August events by 7/10/16).

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adventure to acadia Experience the breathtaking beauty of the oldest National Park east of the Mississippi River

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lthough they serve as preservations of the finest natural beauty in America, many of the 58 National Parks can appear quite otherworldly - magical, mystical zones of natural elements in stunning juxtaposition. Whether it’s masses of natural stone molded by wind and water you find, or little canyons home to crashing waterfalls; or even a hidden archeological site complete with over 150 authentic petroglyphs, most Park visitors come to discover there’s no shortage of the ethereal at the National Parks. And none so much as in Acadia.

While the most stunning beauty of the National Park system is commonly conceived to be out West, at places like Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, it is also on the Atlantic Ocean-greeting rugged coastline of Maine that

Lifestyles Celebrates the Centennial

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years ago, the United States created the National Park Service, a federal agency designed to preserve the breathtaking beauty of the American landscape. Visit LifestylesAfter50.com to follow our Celebrate the Centennial series as we highlight our favorite parks all year long.

astonishing beauty may be found at every turn.

For one of the most scenic ways to enjoy Acadia’s wonder, the roadside trail known as Ocean’s Path allows visitors to wander along strange cobblestone beaches with soft white sand and the jagged pink granite formations that define the Park’s beautiful coastline. A leisurely drive is encouraged, and multiple parking lots sprinkled along the trail allow for plenty of opportunities to explore on foot. Another wonderful drive is up Cadillac Mountain - Acadia’s tallest mountain and the highest point on the Atlantic Coast. To be truly enchanted, make the drive at sunrise or sunset for spectacular views of Bar Harbor and Frenchman Bay, as you sit in awe of natural wonders that are nothing short of mystifying.

Summer is the busy season, but with such spectacular weather it’s worth braving anyway. To avoid the bulk of summer crowds, rangers advise visiting Acadia early in the morning or late in the afternoon, as most people tend to visit at mid-day.

Although it’s not a big name Park to most Americans, Acadia Park and Mount Desert Island make quite a mark on those who make the trek. Some call it the “experience of a lifetime,” while others return year after year to paddle its waters, climb its sea cliffs, bike its old carriage roads and explore the Park’s trails, determined to uncover its secrets.

In 2016, celebrate Acadia’s Centennial all year long This July 8 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Acadia National Park. To celebrate, park lovers and the Acadia community have organized a series of commemorative events honoring the Park’s history and value. Featuring music, art, theater, science and discussion all year long, these special events honor Acadia as a remarkable place of rich history and natural beauty. To learn more about the Acadia’s Centennial and its scheduled events, visit AcadiaCentennial2016.org. For general information about the Park, visit www.nps.gov/acad

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Who Rescued Who?

Lifestyles readers reveal the joys and the healing power of animal adoption Often when we give our time and energy to another, we receive even more than we provide. There are few greater examples of the power of giving than animal adoption; as a rescuer’s own heart is healed by opening it to an animal in need of a home. Last month’s Share Your Story column asked readers to open up about their animal rescue experiences, and the responses we received were nothing short of amazing. Here are a few of our favorite stories from Lifestyles readers demonstrating the incredible power of animal rescue - and its lessons about our true capacity for love.

He Fell from the Sky

by Richard Vogt - Osprey, FL

Before moving to Florida from New York state, I owned a home that often served as a canvas for my working with stone. I built several walls and my own fireplace, all of which required a lot of stone gathering. One day, I drove to where the state highway department was blasting a hole in a mountain in order to build a road, with the hopes I’d gather their strewn stones.

I parked my car off the busy highway and started to load my vehicle with stone of all shapes and sizes. As I gathered a few of the larger ones, I caught a glimpse of movement behind them and a second look revealed a tiny puppy coming toward me with his tail wagging wildly. I was shocked! What a dangerous place for a wayward puppy! Cars were speeding by a few feet away and there was a steep cliff on the other side

of the stones. To this day, I don’t know how he got there, whether he was abandoned or simply dropped from the sky, but I picked him up and loaded him in my car for the ride home, even as he attempted to lick my face and jump in my lap. He was one very happy puppy!

My children were overjoyed when I arrived home with him and decided to name him “Rocky.” Oddly, our dog had died only a few weeks ago, so Rocky was a welcome addition to the family.

It was as if he was heaven sent. So full of love and affection, Rocky was one of the best dogs we ever had - kind to people and always wonderful to be around.

Rocky lived with us for about three years and then one day, as quick as he had arrived, he was gone. I scoured the neighborhood, put an ad in the local newspaper and contacted all the locals, keeping an ear close to the ground.

We never found Rocky. But to this day, I still imagine maybe he did just drop from the sky. Who knows?

The Tale of a Mended Heart

by Kimberly Laettner - Venice, FL

Our local shelter had exceeded capacity the day we found him. Moving through endless aisles of barking dogs, we finally greeted a pup playing all by himself, oblivious to us, just smiling that shepherd smile. My husband and I looked at each other and we knew - he was the one. A ten-month old shepherd mix surrendered by his owner, the pup accompanied us home, accepting the name Zip. Initially he was quite a handful; but our country home offered plenty of room to chase squirrels and stretch his long shepherd legs.

Zip was always more than a dog to me, he was a gift and a companion when I needed it the most.

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An Undying Love

by Cheri Fretheim, Owatonna, MN Rescuing Bo was the ultimate, most endearing thing I’ve ever done in my life. A Gordon Setter of indeterminate age, Bo was headed for death - his skeletal body revealing chronic abuse.

He was unable to relax for months, his tail showed signs of frostbite and he wouldn’t eat any dog food. But I was convinced he could be saved.

I visited deli departments of grocery stores and requested their leftover gravy just to entice him to eat. I was patient as he slowly and cautiously opened to trusting me. In turn, I received one of my greatest gifts - rescuing this abused animal made myself, and my husband Neill, better people.

Neill grew up on a farm, where sheer survival was the only way to

A True Healer Forever

by Paula Timpson - Venezia Park, FL

Wink surely rescued me. A cat with one eye, he was adopted by us from a shelter when he was only six months old.

A strange pull inside me led me to discover him there, as if he’d been waiting.

It was instant love. A Turkish Van, Wink stilled like a beautiful white statue as he first gazed at me. And I immediately felt his light and peace. Wink helped me love cats again. As a child

Zip, a rescued shepherd mix helped Kimberly conquer cancer cancer, and for six months of chemotherapy treatment, he sat devotedly by my side - comforting me and just sticking close by. After seeing me through cancer, he passed on, and I was devastated. Without children, Zip was family; the first dog I’d had with my husband - so I sobbed, yelling to the heavens for taking the joy of my life and leaving me heartbroken.

keep that farm in the family, so overcoming adversity flowed naturally, deep in his blood. When I brought Bo home, Neill was dumbfounded to the point I was sure our relationship would end, when in fact, we grew closer, as Bo reawoke Neill to the realities of true survival he knew all too well. In the process we bonded over a developed sense of undying love for animals, best said on my favorite bracelet which proclaims, “The best ones in life are rescued.”

I had been attacked by a cat, causing me to dislike them. Until I met Wink.

Now I like cats. More than healing my fear, he also helped heal my liver. He sat near me on my bed, giving me all he had, and soon, I was better. When I was pregnant, he slept on my bed everyday giving me energy and strength.

He loves our son and sleeps on his bed while he’s at school, as a blessing of quiet love. Now 12, A powerful old soul, Wink teaches us all how to accept life. He’s a true healer, forever.

With no pup to spoil nor smile to greet me, life just wasn’t the same. Soon enough, we adopted a peaceful female pup from a different shelter. Another shepherd mix, she was named Cheezits by my niece, but we call her Chi. We again added to our family when a rescue group I joined led me to take in a dog, aged four, named Apple.

I still miss Zip dearly, but Apple and Chi have mended my heart. And when it’s their time to go, I see another rescue in my future. I can’t picture life without my little loves to amuse me, sit by my side when I cry, or greet me in the morning while we laugh and play as I awaken. I’ve been cancer free for almost ten years now and know I owe it to beloved pound puppies, the unwanted dogs who fall through the cracks; dogs who, perhaps when we save their lives, give the gift of saving ours.

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clinical study is a closely monitored and regulated research study that helps to determine new ways to treat, control and improve your health…they are essential to the advancement of medicine. Research studies may compare a new medical approach to a currently available one or to a placebo containing no active ingredients or they may compare existing treatments to determine which is most effective. The FDA (Food & Drug Administration) and NIH (National Institute of Health) oversee medical research in the U.S. and the IRB (Institutional Review Board) oversees the clinics where the studies are conducted.

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ack in February, Lifestyles After 50 ran several uplifting stories of love found later in life. In addition to serving as proof that romance does indeed come when you least expect it, the article asked readers to share their stories of “Love After 50.”

Five months later, the heartwarming tales are still pouring in, like the following recollection from Frances Ferrill - a story of love lost and then, surprisingly, found.

Here’s her inspiring story: These days, I introduce George as my boyfriend of 60 years ago and my husband of 18 months.

Our dates began in the 1930s, when we took walks, helped my brother deliver the evening newspaper, competed in tennis matches and together we attended church.

George told me then that he planned to marry me - and 60 years later, he did.

When we were dating my mother didn’t really like him - he was older, and she saw him kiss me goodnight on the front steps. It wouldn’t take long before she was hollering for me to come inside; after all, it was after 10 p.m.

As fate would have it, George and I lost touch with one another when he moved from our hometown; and not long after, I found myself married to a man named Bob Webb. We moved to Florida soon after, all the while George lived his whole life in the same town, save his time in the military. He was married to his wife Marie for 54 years the same number of years I was married to Bob. We saw each other only one time in those 60 years. We’d both come to a reunion in our hometown, and actually, when he first drove up, my sister asked me if I recognized him as he approached - and I said no. She had to enlighten me that it was my old boyfriend, “Frosty

Ferrill,” and we shook hands and talked for just a few minutes.

After Bob died, I spent two years as a widow and was doing fine and vowed to never marry again. One day, George traveled to our hometown to visit a friend and during their conversation, he casually asked about me. When he was told I was a widow, he immediately wanted to know how to get in touch with me.

One of my sisters who still lived in our town gave him my number, and when he called, I heard this man’s voice say, “You may not recognize my voice, but we used to play tennis together and we dated until I moved away and had no transportation to get back to see you.” When he mentioned the town where he had moved to, I knew immediately who he was.

We started phoning back and forth and when I returned to Illinois we started dating. He took me out to dinner and caught up on 60 years of living. We married in Bryson City, NC in a simple church ceremony.

At times he calls me Marie and I call him Bob, but after 54 years with a mate, we just laugh about it and we both understand.

So what’s senior love and marriage all about? Well we remind each other to take our pills, we help each other with clean-up and meals, we spend evenings sitting on the couch together and watch TV - and sometimes we sit for hours without saying a word. All the while, we know we are there for each other.

We know we’ll never celebrate a silver anniversay, let alone a golden one, but we know that God had a plan that reunited us for our last years together. So instead of counting the years, we count the months, and to me, that’s what senior love and marriage is all about.

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Alternative Treatments Help Improve Quality of Life

by Phoebe Brown

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iagnosis with chronic diseases can pose issues with living life fully, navigating the healthcare industry and finding the right treatment options. For people with lung diseases, treatment options which address the disease itself are scarce. Even Hollywood has noticed how lack of treatment options affects people.

Movies like Dallas Buyers Club illustrate the struggles of being diagnosed with a chronic, progressive disease with few treatment options. The main character, Ron Woodroof, was diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in 1986. With limited treatment options, Woodroof refused to succumb to AIDS without a fight. He researched various medicine combinations only available in other countries.

Along with his doctor and another patient, Woodroof founded the Dallas Buyers Club in 1988, providing AIDS patients with smuggled medications.

Woodroof lost his fight with AIDS in September1992.

Because he could see beyond the complacency of the medical community and sought alternative treatment options, he extended his life six years longer than his physicians thought possible.

Like Woodroof, patients with lung diseases are often prescribed the traditional regimen, which only

addresses disease symptoms. However, medical advancements now provide people with another treatment option. A specialty clinic in the U.S., the Lung Institute (www.lunginstitute.com), treats people with COPD, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and other chronic lung diseases using stem cells from the patient’s own body.

Stem cells act as the body’s healing system. The body alerts them and sends them to the place that needs repair. The physicians at the Lung Institute realized this and developed a procedure to help stem cells do their job better.

Physicians extract stem cells from a patient’s blood or bone marrow tissue, separate them and return them intravenously. The cells travel through the heart and into the lungs where they aggregate.

Once there, they can promote healing, potentially improving lung function.

Although Woodroof lacked alternative treatment options in the U.S., options are available for people with chronic lung diseases. With clinics nationwide, the Lung Institute has treated over 2,500 patients.

A recent Lung Institute study indicated that 82 percent of patients saw an increase in quality of life after treatment, and 60 percent of those who took a pulmonary function test reported an increase in lung function. With medical advancements like stem cell

Though many patients are left to research alternatives on their own, new medical advancements can now provide people with chronic lung diseases a viable treatment option. therapy, addressing the disease at its source offers people an alternative that is helping them regain their quality of life.

The Lung Institute is an innovative leader of regenerative medicine and providing stem cell therapies & other regenerative treatments for lung diseases. To learn more about this state-of-the-art facility and its internationally recognized physicians, call (855) 313-1150 or visit LungInstitute.com/lifestyles.

IN THE LIMELIGHT: What’s the Key to Florida’s famed dessert?

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ere in Florida, the spotlight never seems to go out on citrus - the state’s agricultural pride and joy. While orange juice may be our official beverage, it’s the lime that shines in Florida’s official pie; but not just any lime...it’s the Key lime - the “key” ingredient to Key lime pie...or is it?

“Key limes,” a specialized, yellow-ish kind of lime, are named for where they naturalized - the Florida Keys; and were originally renowned for their distinct flavor and pungent aroma. Hardly exclusive to the islands, this unique species of lime - the Citrus aurantiifolia - once grew in California, Texas and throughout mainland Florida, but the limes harvested from the Keys were curiously unlike any other.

The region’s uniquely alkaline soil mellowed the limes’ astringency, and the Keys’ abundant rainfall greatly fueled their growth in size, making them quite distinctive. Now thought of as miniature versions of the more common Persian limes you see at the grocery store, original Key limes were actually the rare few aurantiifolia that grew to be fat and juicy.

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The unique combination of a specialty lime breed, neutralizing soil, and favorable growing conditions birthed the “Key lime,” a highly coveted citrus gem and a great source of pride for all Floridians.

It’s a wonder then, that famed dishes like the Key lime pie - now found on menus all throughout Florida (and even nationwide) - may no longer be derived from Key limes at all.

In 1926, a severe storm devastated the majority of the Keys’ commercial lime crops, and the precious trees from which the treasured limes emerged were all but wiped out completely. With commercial production of limes in the Keys little more than a distant memory, how authentic really is a slice of Key lime pie?

“It all depends on the way you look at it,” says David Sloan, a Florida Keys convert passionate about all things related to the region. Having moved to the Keys in young adulthood, Sloan has since run a local ghost tour business, written an unrivaled Key lime pie cookbook and in 2013, he revived a long-forgotten festival dating back to the 1950s - the Key West

Key Lime festival. Sloan sheds light on the current status of Key limes, defending their existence despite acknowledging a lack of commercial availability.

“These days the Key lime really is a backyard crop,” Sloan explains, admitting mass production in the Keys is minimal at best. “Locals have access to them - either through their own backyard tree or a friend’s tree. So they definitely still grow here, you really just have to know where to look.”

As for commercial groves, Sloan cites one in Redland - a small town in MiamiDade county (in mainland Florida, of course) - and a tiny grove in the Keys with ambitions of reviving the lime, but no major traction yet. “Outside of that,” he says, “they’re coming from Mexico.”

According to Sloan, comprehending that your favorite Key lime pie is probably made with limes grown in Mexico is simple - “genetically, they’re the same.”

Well, the limes may be Citrus aurantiifola no matter where they’re grown, but the Key lime’s - and pie’s - original glory was a byproduct of the islands’ weather and alkaline-rich soil. If the intricacy of preference shown by chocolate lovers and wine enthusiasts is any indication, growing conditions like rainfall, soil and region certainly factor into the quality of the fruit produced, even if it is the same species.

With a history, name, and claim to fame birthed from Florida Keys’ qualities, the Key lime may soon be little more than a memory; which begs the question, have we ever really tried Key lime pie at all?

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by Gutzon Borglum followed by his son Lincoln. The faces are a towering 60 feet high, and depict Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt and Lincoln, honoring the Presidents’ contributions to the birth, growth, development and preservation of the United States. Prepare to gain a whole new respect for the earliest American era. Visit nps.gov/moru

Fallingwater. Tucked away in rural southwestern Pennsylvania, Fallingwater - also known as the Kaufmann Residence - is a house made ethereal by the vision of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Built partly over a 30-foot waterfall in the Allegheny Mountains, the house doesn’t even appear to stand on solid ground, helping it to capture everyone’s imagination when it commanded the cover of Time magazine in 1938. The epitome of architecture honoring nature, the building managed a unified and organic composition by using only two colors the home, but couldn’t be any further from boring.

In fact, its popularity has truly soared over the years, now with 4.5 million people having visited since its public opening in 1964. Surrounded by the 5,000 acre Bear Run Nature Reserve, Fallingwater symbolizes the pinnacle of Wright’s work and a new standard for architects everywhere.

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The Hoover Dam. Once called Boulder Dam, the concrete arch-gravity dam now known as Hoover Dam is a sight to behold in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. Resting on the border separating Arizona and Nevada, the dam was constructed between 1931 and 1936, and was dedicated to President Franklin Roosevelt in 1935. No easy feat, its construction was the result of a massive effort requiring thousands of workers - over one hundred of which tragically lost their lives. See this marvel of engineering and labor designed to provide water and tame the Colorado River. Visit usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/ Lifestyles After 50 • July 2016 • page 14

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EXPERIENCE THE ARCTIC FRONTIER: Brave the next frontier in polar expedition cruising - the High Arctic known as Franz Josef Land. Due to large amounts of ice, few have even ventured here in recent decades, and access is only possible by ship for a few weeks each summer. Poseidon Expeditions offers dedicated cruises from Longyearbyen, Svalbard to this archipelago of 191 uninhabited, volcanic, mostly glaciated islands are now part of the Russian Arctic National Park. Learn more about Poseidon Expeditions online at PoseidonExpeditions.com

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Under a glass dome of greenery and cool air, you’ll find enough dining options, entertainment and nightlife to keep anyone excited. But Gaylord’s brightest gem is the Relâche Spa - a perfect place to gather your girlfriends for some of the best summer pampering around. Visit Marriott.com, and search for “Gaylord Palms Resort.”

CANADA’S NATIONAL PARKS: As 2016 marks the Centennial of America’s National Park Service, U.S. Parks are projected to greet record crowds, making Canada’s parks an all-the-more appealing locale this year. With long days, ideal hiking and canoeing weather and relatively warm water temperatures, summertime is definitely the best time to visit Canada’s pride and joy - its 40 national parks. Visit pc.gc.ca/eng

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Having famously served as a backdrop for movies, music videos and local programming, the Theatre is a passionately protected landmark and one of America’s best-preserved examples of grand movie palace architecture - as well as a creative cultural center for the Tampa Bay community.

One of the Tampa Theatre’s greatest gifts to the local art scene is its function as an oasis every Sunday afternoon during the summer, offering all its visitors a trip back in time, by way of the Tampa Theatre’s annual Summer Classics Movie Series. A run of fabulous films that never disappoints, the Classics Series offers fun showings of all-time favorites like Casablanca and Wizard of Oz, shown amidst the beauty of one of the most glorious movie palaces still in operation.

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or the average investor, buying low and selling high is a lot easier said than done. A study last year by research firm Dalbar found that in 2014 the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index delivered a total return of 13.7%, while the average equity mutual fund investor achieved a return of only 5.5%.

If a longer view is taken, do investors fare any better? Unfortunately, no.

For the 20 years prior to December 31, 2014, the S&P 500 had an average return of 9.9% per year, while the average return of stock mutual fund investors was only 5.2%.

What accounts for this staggering difference? As one would expect, it is mainly a result of “bad behavior”- i.e. buying during euphoric markets (high) and selling during volatility and panic (low).

Digging a little deeper, one of Dalbar’s additional findings was that these gaps in performance were most significant during market inflection points. For example, in October 2008, the S&P 500 lost 16.8%, while the average stock investor lost 24.2%. Other notable gaps occurred during months with sharp market rebounds, such as in March 2009.

Inexperienced or unsophisticated investors might believe that they can “time” the market; in other words, sell when everything looks uncertain and the market is volatile, and then buy back in when the economy and market appear to be in better shape. The problem with this approach is that markets are discounting mechanisms, in that prices reflect all

currently known information. So by the time the “coast is clear” and it appears to be a safer time to invest, prices have already enjoyed a meaningful rebound.

Investors may find it ironic that a period of maximum panic such as March 2009 was actually one of the “safest” times to invest in stocks, since stock prices were reflecting a doomsday economic scenario. Along the same lines, periods such as March 2000 or October 2007 when market volatility was low and the seas appeared to be calm - were actually a more “dangerous” time to invest, since stock prices were at an inflated level.

Do the numbers look any different when looking at the bond market? In fact, the performance gap is even worse.

The same Dalbar study found that the average fixed income mutual fund investor earned a return of 1.16% in 2014, while the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index returned 5.97%.

This is especially staggering given that the role of bonds in a diversified portfolio is to provide stability of principal, and preserve its value during times of stress in the equity market.

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DOES THE ROAD TRIP STILL ROMANCE? In recalling the historic love affair of Americans and their automobiles, has the whirlwind romance reached the end of the road?

by Amanda Smith

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here was a time, little over a century ago, when the overwhelming demands of urban living in America saw first signs of a precious remedy.

City-dwellers of the early 20th century welcomed the original escape from the tolls of industrialization - amusingly, by a vehicle the revolution actually helped create. The anecdote for city living? The all-American road trip.

In the early 1900’s, choices for road travel were considerably constricted either limited by the physical speed and endurance of horse-powered vehicles or dictated by the inflexible timetables of railroad lines. It’s little wonder then, that the American spirit of independence soon invaded transportation, as the wild invention of the personal automobile made traveling with sovereignty a reality.

A fast track romance, the automobile was quick to win the hearts of early Americans desperately seeking a respite from city living. The initial lack of urban infrastructure meant raw sewage emptied into open gutters, dense clouds of factory pollution infused the city air, piles of horse manure scented it, and crowds of pedestrians bombarded every turn. This caused those with the means for a car to flee for the countryside whenever they could; reveling in the serenity of a natural world not yet spoiled by urbanization.

But the romance between the American and the automobile was never to be confused as purely utilitarian. Even its earliest purchasers transformed the automobile into a symbol rich with meaning and emotion. These city-fleeing car travelers were quick to popularize the joys of camping and sentimentalize the vagabond persona, for as much time as their city life would allow.

Established as both useful and poetic, the automobile and its quest to woo the

American spirit didn’t stop there. Ultimately, it promised to fulfill our deepest desire - escape. Some say the true underpinning of our lust for a long drive is our inner-yearning to get away. Automobilists left behind more than just the hassles of the city, they also broke out of their own life, temporarily unshackled of all responsibilities. Perhaps then, it was the expanse of our nation that is truly responsible for this “road trip romance”; as a not-yet-developed country so vast offered seemingly “endless” new paths to unknown lands. The comfort of temporarily conjuring a reality with no real confinement, no mistakes that can’t be undone, no sins unforgivable; it was just too alluring to resist.

This longing for what lies just beyond the horizon was yet another aspect of the American spirit embodied by autonomous travel. Now, the same bold sense of adventure borne of the determined frontiersmen who relentlessly conquered the country from east to west, was available to everyone thanks to the car - or at least, everyone who could afford one.

A symbol of status at the very outset, owning a car was originally out of reach for the masses due to its cost and the inaccessibility of maintenance and fuel due to a lack of infrastructure. Thus, the quest to afford an automobile became a major milestone in one’s social status ascent.

Yet early car owners needed more than affluence - they also needed a lot of courage. Braving unfamiliar paths with unreliable road conditions, faced with the reality of needing enough food and supplies in case a mechanical failure left you stranded, all required a certain boldness bordering on recklessness. But returning back with stories of fear and danger was well worth it in some social circles, as it made you daring and attractive to the point of being almost untouchable.

As roadtripping Americans became all the more culturally alluring, savvy entrepreneurs began amplifying the self-reliance and enchantment of an automobile driver as epitomizing the ideal American.

This early advertising campaign rocked the cultural landscape, and fueled the success of service stations, roadside cafes and eventually detailed maps and guidebooks, which, ironically, navigated what was once marketed to American hearts as the precious land of the unknown.

As government invested in better roads and infrastructure, the automobile’s image shifted from a vehicle of fearless voyage to one of popular recreation and leisure, still appealing to our escapist tendencies, without demanding so much courage and impracticality. With less at risk to one’s safety and finances, driving for pleasure soon became the new image of the automobile,

as marketing strategies repositioned it into a mainstream “vacation vessel” the road trip a family ticket to an understanding of the importance of play and the beauty of the natural world.

Revisiting these remnants of the road trip as it once was reminds us of its best qualities - its special place in American hearts as a symbol of freedom, adventure and independence. Yet, how relevant are these associations in a world forever getting smaller? While the earliest automobilists greeted the foreign vastness of a sparsely populated nation, modern Americans greet no stone unturned. The possibilities just aren’t endless anymore, and the danger has more to do with accidents and road congestion that any uncharted territory. With all the stresses of modern drives - road rage, overcrowded interstates, distracted drivers gazing at mobile devices; is our romance with the automobile reaching the end of the road?

For many, romanticized visions of the open road remain cathartic, still signifying a release from all that binds you; and a time to clear your head. Remembering a favorite road trip is a lot like recalling your first love, it conjures memories of youth and vitality, it’s sentimentalized over time, and ultimately, it’s seen with a dreamlike nostalgia offering go-to mental comfort anytime. As for actually going on another one, well, the jury’s still out.

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ne of the greatest joys of aging is that we no doubt know by now what works or us, fits our lifestyle, and compliments our body shapes and sizes. Personally, I ignore fashion magazines more and more as I grow older - in all reality they only seem to speak to those in the size 6 or below range anyway - a club I’m not a part of.

Luckily, a couple of years ago, a stylish boutique store clerk gave me the best advice ever. She said, “Forget sinking money into expensive clothes that probably won’t be in vogue next season. Invest in a good pair of black slacks, a black turtleneck, good sensible but stylish shoes, and then buy the best accessories you can afford - a dazzling necklace, a colorful scarf, a great eyeglass frame; all of your favorites. Most of all, what you really need, is a hat to compliment your outfit!”

And how right she was! When women say they can’t wear hats, I say, “YES, you can - it’s all in the attitude!” Nowadays, I wear hats everywhere I go and I always get multitudes of compliments, mostly from men who exclaim, “You look great! I wish my wife would wear a hat!”

Perhaps men say this because they remember their mothers wearing hats religiously, or maybe it’s because of the hat’s ability to frame one’s face so beautifully; who knows. One thing’s for sure - my role model, former New York Congresswoman Bella Abzug who once told me at a fundraiser, “Honey, just remember - if people are looking at your hat, they aren’t looking at your fat behind!” How right she was!

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uly is a perfect “Repotting Time.” Step up or repot cramped plants into larger containers, and be sure to use a good soil mix. July is also a fun time to move your birdhouses as a way to update your aesthetic and attract new garden friends. But beware of more than birds - you may greet a resident Cuban tree frog, a rat snake, or even a gecko!

For expanded words of gardening wisdom, visit LifestylesAfter50.com and download a free copy of our “Florida Gardening Guide” calendar to follow along online every month.

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Summer Produce: Fresh or Frozen?

With little in season during hot Florida summers, nutritious produce may be in another grocery aisle.

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hen the heat of summer hits full swing, many Florida farmers markets close up shop for the only major lull in our growing season - those few middle months of the year when the weather just won’t cooperate. With so many favorite fruits and vegetables unavailable from local growers, produce enthusiasts are faced with a choice - internationally-imported “fresh” produce, or a trip down the grocery’s frozen aisle.

FRESH FACTS: Although you may perceive the items in your grocery’s produce section as more “fresh,” these unfrozen fruits and vegetables shipped to food stores around the country may not be the most nutritious. Typically picked long before reaching peak ripeness, imported produce has less time to develop the full spectrum of vitamins and minerals it would have, had it remained in (or anchored to) the earth until it ripened. Although the imported fruits and vegetables may still show outward signs of ripening, the nutritive value will never compare to those sourced locally (or even relatively locally) when in season. Besides the nutrients lost to separation from its parent plant, the long haul from farm to fork exposes produce to heat and light, both of which degrade many nutrients, especially delicate vitamins like thiamin and vitamin C.

Lester studies plants at the USDA Agricultural Research Center in Texas and reveals that even though the first step to freezing produce - blanching it in hot water/ steam to kill bacteria and harmful enzymes - does cause some water-soluble nutrients to break down, the subsequent step of flash-freezing the produce preserves the fruit and vegetables in a relatively nutrient-rich state.

FROZEN FACTS: Believe it or not, some experts praise frozen fruits and vegetables as the most nutritious way to meet your daily recommended intake. Plant physiologist Dr. Gene Lester explains: “Fruits and vegetables chosen for freezing tend to be processed at their peak ripeness, a time when - as a general rule - they are at their highest nutrient density.”

BOTTOm liNE: When in season, buying ripe local produce can’t be beat. But in the “off season,” like Florida’s summer, frozen fruits and vegetables offer your best bet for nutrient density. Lester recommends choosing frozen packages marked with a USDA “U.S. Fancy” shield, which designates produce of the best size, shape and color. This standard tends to be more nutrient-rich than the lower grades “U.S. No. 1” or “U.S. No. 2.” Even frozen produce is best eaten soon after purchase - over many months, the nutrients do inevitably degrade.

If your devotion to produce knows no bounds, you can also look into hydroponic farms in your area, which grow a plethora of produce indoors under controlled conditions. Just beware of a pretty hefty price tag.

Finally, once you’ve toiled to make the most nutritious selection, be sure to prepare it by steam or microwave it (don’t boil!) to preserve all those nutrients you sought.

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e all like to be efficient. The desire to excel, operating at maximum performance with minimal wasted energy or effort - applies to much of our lives. Whether it’s a meal schedule designed to optimize workout results, or an innovative filing system that makes finding work documents faster and easier, efficiency is really about working smarter - not harder to reap the best benefits possible. When it comes to energy efficiency, the potential benefits include both contributing a smaller carbon footprint to the global environment and simply lowering your electric bill so you can spend the savings on something more fun. The best part? Lowering the amount of energy you waste need not be a lofty task - these three amazing smartphone apps help you track your use and lower your overall emissions in no time.

Make everyday more sustainable Joulebug, by CleanBit Systems

Illuminate your best bulb choices Lightbulb Finder, by Eco Hatchery This useful free app empowers consumers to easily switch from conventional light bulbs to more efficient ones, lowering their electric bill and personal energy emissions. Unbelievably, the app is estimated to potentially save the average American household’s electric bill over $120 and cut their environmental impact by 1,360 lbs. of CO2. Best of all, it’s easy to use - with only simple inputs about home fixtures and bulb styles, the app instantly recommends energy-efficient bulbs with the right fit, appearance and quality, displaying a bulb image, specs, savings, and emissions reductions. Users can purchase energy-saving bulbs through the app or at local retailers.

Florida Orchestra Pops concerts reach new heights

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he Florida Orchestra opens its Raymond James Pops series this fall with Cirque de la Symphonie, an eye-popping union of acrobats and the orchestra. It rings in a whole season of diverse music, including Broadway, jazz and Motown, led by TFO’s Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, with unique arrangements of popular standards. Check out these five can’t-miss concerts: Cirque de la Symphonie, Oct. 7-9: You’ll flip for the cirque-style acrobats, aerialists, strongmen and contortionists performing in front of (and above!) the orchestra as it plays classical favorites. Four performances, with a Saturday matinee. Michael Krajewski conducts.

Bravo Broadway Jan. 13-15: It’s the best of Broadway’s big shows, with enduring music from Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, My Fair Lady and more, brought to you by Broadway stars and husband and wife team Gary Mauer and Elizabeth Southard. Stuart Malina conducts.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Feb. 24-26: Famed trumpeter Byron Stripling - a huge hit in Florida Orchestra’s 2015/16 season - leads this parade of hot New Orleans jazz. The good times roll with music from Fats Domino, Mahalia Jackson and Louis Armstrong. Jeff Tyzik conducts.

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Unchain My Heart, Hit the Road Jack and, of course, Georgia on My Mind. Jeff Tyzik conducts. The Florida Orchestra: Series subscriptions are on sale now. Single tickets, starting at just $15, Holiday Pops Dec. 9-11: Have a jolly good time will be available August 8. Purchase yours onwith the whole family at this popular Florida line at www.floridaorchestra.org or by calling Orchestra tradition, filled with the joy of your (727) 892-3337 or 1(800)662-7286. The Florida favorite yuletide carols. Now with two matinees Orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Centhat won’t spoil anybody’s bedtime. Jeff Tyzik ter in Tampa, Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersconducts, with Doug LaBrecque on vocals. burg, as well as Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

The makers of the Joulebug app know forming good habits is a lot easier when it’s fun - that’s why they developed games and challenges designed to promote sustainable living. Users strive to earn points and “Pins” awarded for effective energy usage - things like adjusting the thermostat, cold water washing, installing LEDs and more. You can also get inspired by your fellow Joulebug users as the app has a social element that shares sustainable accomplishments.

Not only are users rewarded with high scores and personal satisfaction, the app also tracks the energy bill cost reductions over time - which really serves to incentivise the switch to living green.

Watch your water Water Usage Calculator, by NGWA Lowering your electric bill is just the beginning - now you can watch your water with an app created by the National Ground Water Association designed to identify how you could conserve more water. Users answer simple questions about shower, toilet and appliance use, which is then illustrated as a comprehensive look at how much water you’re using in your dishwasher, toilets, shower and more. Get ready to be water wise.

July’s “Share Your Story” Challenge: TRAVEL IS MY FAVORITE TEACHER “To travel, to experience and learn: that is to live.”

- Tenzing Norgay, Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer ome say there are universal truths in this world, principles that, when understood, grant true wisdom, compassion and grace. One of the surest ways of arriving at these overarching themes of the human experience is to travel where exploring yourself is the constant companion of exploring a foreign land.

For some aging adults, the later years offer a first chance at indulging in the luxury of travel. Having finally found the courage, money and time to set forth on the trips of their dreams, mature travelers find a whole new world of passion and inspiration unfolding.

Whether aging has helped solidify your value system, or revealed the world’s relativity and the unknown, fearless travel is as close a panacea for shaking things up as you can hope for. In addition to encouraging independence, empowering confidence, and even aid-

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ing in our embrace and acceptance of aging’s effects on the body, ultimately, travel is our greatest teacher. But what exactly is it that we learn? How does it educate us, humble us and reveal our folly that we had it all figured out? This month, we’d love to know: What truths has travel taught you? Has adventuring later in life ever caused you to question any of your long-held beliefs?

How has travel shaped your character, making you who you are today?

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Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man” coming to Florida College in July

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roadway Comes To Camp will produce three performances of Meredith Wilson’s the Music Man on July 22-23 on the campus of Florida College, in Temple Terrace.

Producer Royce Chandler directed Broadway shows at Florida College for 11 years, drawing a large following from senior citizens throughout central Florida. He and his wife, Hope, also directed summer camps for the College for 20 years as part of the school’s student recruitment work. Now they have combined their summer camp experience with that of producing a major Broadway musical each summer, recruiting great talent from across the country.

Royce and Hope formed The Chandler Family Corporation for Fine Arts, a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, to produce the camp. Their mission: to provide a rich, educational drama experience for individuals and families who want to participate in a Broadway musical on a creative, professional

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level in an environment of conservative spiritual values. Both individuals and families are invited to participate either on or off stage.

The Music Man will delight you with “Iowa Stubborn,” “Trouble,” “Shipoopi,” “Til There Was You,” “Lida Rose,” “The Wells Fargo Wagon,” “My White Knight,” and “76 Trombones.”

The performances will be given in Florida College’s Hutchinson Auditorium at 119 N. Glen Arven Avenue, Temple Terrace, Florida. The public is invited to reserve seats now for 7 p.m. on Friday, July 22, and for Saturday, July 23, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Seats can be reserved online at broadwaycomestocamp.com or by calling the ticket line at 209-690-7469.

Seniors (60+) can get Preferred Seats (regularly $18) for $15. Go online today and reserve your Preferred Seating. Get a group together and share this incredible performance with an outstanding cast.

Heat Stroke Sarah Hilario, DVM

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ver the summer months, we see an increased incidence of heat stroke in pets. Heat stroke, or heat exhaustion, is a dangerous condition that occurs when an animal is exposed to excessive heat without the ability to properly expel it. Dogs do not sweat through their skin as humans do, instead they release heat by panting and through sweat glands on their paw pads and noses.

Heat stroke requires immediate medical treatment. In severe cases, animals may require several days of hospitalization, monitoring, and intensive care. Prolonged hyperthermia (temperatures greater than 104°F) can lead to multiple organ dysfunction, seizures, shock, and even death.

There are certain risk factors for pets developing heat stroke. Brachycephalic breeds, such as pugs, Boston terriers, French and English bulldogs are more predisposed to heat stroke, due to their short noses and small nasal openings.

Additional risk factors include obesity, heart and lung disease, dehydration, thick or dark hair coat, and very young and old age.

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f you read my article last month entitled “What Happens to Your Digital Stuff When You Die?” you know that effective July 1, 2016 Florida has a new law known as the Florida Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act. This law provides custodians of digi-

tal assets such as emails, digital photos and tweets and online account information for websites and programs such as Facebook, PayPal and online banking with the legal authority needed to interact with the Personal Representatives of a decedent’s estate without fear of violating the privacy interests of their new deceased customer if the decedent’s Will specifically gives such authority to the Personal Representative.

But the new law goes further. The law extends the same protection to the custodian of digital assets when dealing with the agent under a Durable Power of Attorney or with the Trustee of a “Living” Trust.

Of course, as with a Will, the Power of Attorney and “Living” Trust must specifically give the agent or trustee legal authority over digital assets. If disposition of your digital assets during your incapacity or after your death is a concern, you might consider having your Power of Attorney, Will and “Living” Trust updated to address this issue and take advantage of the new law.

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July Horoscope: Cancer and Leo Cancer: The Crab (June 22 - July 21) A strong proclivity for perfectionism manifests as a highly focused and driven attitude this month, as you embrace a heightened sense of responsibility in both financial affairs and personal relationships. A strong sense of doing the right thing will serve you well in July, as your discipline, impatience and disdain for laziness may earn you the tag of Taskmaster this month.

Leo: The Lion (July 22 - August 21) “Time” is the theme of July for Leos, as you’re tasked with striking a balance between ongoing projects and brand-new initiatives you’ve thrown yourself into. They’ll be a lot of exciting opportunities, possibly involving your home or real estate, but the bottom line is not to forget the old when embracing the new. For more horoscope details, visit us online at LifestylesAfter50.com.

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RED HOT READS Of 2016: Summer books to help you beat the heat REREAD: The Giver

by Lois Lowry

Is Fat Bob Dead Yet?

by Stephen Dobyns

Written by Stephen Dobyns - an author described by Stephen King as “the best of the best”- Is Fat Bob Dead Yet? is a novel already hailed as the best of 2016’s mysteries. This comic suspense novel is written with a sharp wit and a taste for the entertainingly absurd; with all the whimsical, neurotic, puzzling yet familiar characters you could ask for in a summer read. Enjoy lots of laughs in this tale of a small-time con operation, a pair of combative detectives, and the pride, revenge and deception that guide us all.

Commonly considered a children’s novel, Lois Lowry’s The Giver is legendary at any age. Set in what appears to be a utopian society, its true form a dystopia under authoritarian regime - is soon revealed. Read as an adult is to realize its hero Jonas’ challenge of his community’s systematic repression is ultimately, his courage to think for himself. Having intimately learned the value of liberty and freedom over time, adult readers may see Jonas’ innocence and idealism in a whole new light; brave or naive, depending on our own experiences. Which is really what makes rereading The Giver so special. Often, reading Young Adult books requires us to dial back our emotional maturity and disregard the insights we’ve gained as adults, but a second reading of this classic is that much deeper from a more mature place. After all, when rereading a book many years later, the words on the page may not have changed, but you have - rendering the book, in turn, something different altogether.

A Personal Celebration of the National Parks A C I R E WILD AM

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Travel the country through the pages of Wild America this summer, as you indulge in the experiences of eminent wilderness photographer David Muench and outdoor writer Roly Smith’s journey through our nation’s National Parks.

If you’re anything like us, you’ve had Park fever all year long, thanks to our monthly column honoring individual Parks in celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th Shenandoah National Park, Virginia anniversary. The newly-published Wild America offers you a chance to be captivated by not one, but 18 of them, made all the more magical by Smith’s engaging travel narration. The Parks come alive as Smith weaves his personal experiences with the unique history of each natural wonder’s conservation, and David Muench’s glorious photography elevate the book from “travel guide” to a coffee table book - and a true work of art. Wild America is available for purchase at InterlinkBooks. com. Photography Credit: © David Muench: see www.davidmuenchphotography.com

ENJOY! Recipes for Fresh Produce

by Teri Pizza Beat the heat this summer, by cooking up the coolest produce recipes in the kitchen as you learn the ins and outs of preparing nearly every fruit and vegetable, from A-Z with ENJOY! Recipes for Fresh Produce, by Teri Pizza.

Lifestyles After 50’s very own produce columnist, and a self-described “fresh-food foodie,”Teri Pizza recently released ENJOY! as the second installment in her “Fresh Produce” series, a refreshing set devoted to the joys of fruits and vegetables. While her first book, Simplicity of Fresh Produce, offered a stunningly comprehensive guide to the nutritional value, selection secrets and crazy trivia about nearly every fruit and vegetable from apple to zucchini, her second book offers delicious recipes for each item of produce outlined in her debut.

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