Lifestyles After 50 Tampa Bay Edition, June 2016

Tampa Bay June 2016 • Vol. 29

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Help redefine the infamous Florida summer Dear Readers, Ah, the infamous Florida summer.

The snowbirds flee, temperatures creep towards 100 degrees, and the air’s so Amanda Smith, humid, it’s kind of Editor hard to breathe.

2. Capture a rainbow. We admit, torrential downpours on the road stink.

But viewed from a screened-in patio, they’re nothing short of meditative.

Wherever you are when they end, if you’re greeted with a rainbow, all Without further ado, here are your the onslaught of rain suddenly seems “Beat Our Bucket List” challenge worth it. Snap a picture to remind your items to complete by the end of August: loved ones, and yourself what beauty comes after the storm. clear up any misconceptions about summer in Florida. Complete these adventures and help dispel the myth of our summers being anything but fun, fulfilling and maybe even a little sexy.

Well, that doesn’t sound like very much fun. In fact, it sounds kind of awful earning summers in the Sunshine State a notorious reputation as a pretty dreaded experience.

Well I for one have a little more faith in Florida. I know it’s a state of many faces, with environmental gems, great historical significance and the benefit of rich cultural diversity, offering a cornucopia of food, music and personality of which we can imbibe.

Believe it or not, the scorching Florida summers can actually be pretty cool.

Readers, let’s stand up for the Sunshine State summer. Let’s band together to prove our summers are plenty desirable - even downright exciting - for those brave enough to make the most of them. Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to join me in completing and sharing stories about a series of tasks that should easily

3. Embrace the heat with your own seasonal pepper salsa. According to Florida Organic Growers, our summers welcomes sweet potatoes, eggplant and lots of hot peppers. Bell, hot, and sweet pepper varieties all grow well during the hot months, so choose a few and spice up your snack life with a new salsa recipe.

1. Say hello to a sea turtle. It’s sea turtle season in Florida, and if you live in the Suncoast or Sarasota area, this issue offers all the scoop on how and where to spot them near you. If you live elsewhere, visit us on online to learn about nighttime sea turtle walks in both places or, if you’re up for a getaway, head down to the Keys and visit The Turtle Hospital - a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of endangered sea turtles. Get educated about beach/sea pollution, meet the dedicated scientists who help return them to their natural habitat and of course, feed the turtles!

4. Wander with wonder. Florida is home to more day trip treasures than we can count. Read about a few favorites in this issue, as your final challenge is to explore one or two and show off Florida’s secret side.

Challengers, prepare for some serious fun - and a mystery grand prize to the first reader who emails photo proof of all four completed challenges to editor@LifestylesAfter50.com. Here’s to the best Florida summer ever.

Sincerely, Amanda Smith

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UNCONDITIONAL. A movie inspired by true events. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 3 p.m. Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 2707 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, 33614. To learn more, please contact the church office at (813) 935- 4471.

Flicks and Food Trucks. 15 food trucks, live music and movies located on Madison St. in the Channelside District. 6 - 10 p.m. 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 33602. See tampabaymarkets.com/flicks-and-foodtrucks for more information on parking.

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Hyde Park Village Fresh Market. Shop local produce and homemade goods, plants, take home foods, ready-to-eat lunch bites, hand crafts, eco-friendly and fair trade products and more. Live music, shopping, and delicious breakfast, brunch, or lunch at one of many area restaurants. Admission and parking are free and friendly dogs on leashes are always welcome. 10 a.m. Hyde Park Village, 1602 W. Snow Ave., Tampa, 33603. For more information, visit us online at www.Hydeparkvillage.com.

Lifestyles Senior Freedom Celebration. Over 30 vendors, live DJ, prizes, free Museum Tours and more. Free. 9:30 a.m - 2 p.m. Armed Forces History Museum, Largo 33771.

Visit www.ArmedForcesMuseum.com or give us a call at (727) 539-8371.

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Enjoy Morning Movies at Memorial. Breakfast will be offered at 9 a.m. with a movie at 9:15 a.m. RSVP to (813) 342-1313. Free.

Memorial Hospital of Tampa, 2901 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, 33609.

Richard’s Father’s Day Family Walk/Jog. Lace up your shoes for a one mile run or a 5K with entertainment by Chadd and Kristi from Magic 94.9. This special event benefits the Advanced Prostate Cancer Collaboration (APCC) at Moffitt Canter Center. Registration is $25 $35. Event starts at 8 a.m. and features Ulele native-inspired food & spirits.

1810 N Highlands Ave., Tampa, 33602. Please call (813) 248-3000 or visit www.Richardsrunforlife.org.

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See Victoria Ginty and “Ladyhawke.” It's time to party with former BMG Critique Records recording artists of modern blues at the Victoria Ginty and Ladyhawke. Advanced ticket prices: $18 members, $23 non-members; Day of show: $23 members, $28 nonmembers. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave. NE, Ruskin, 33570. Call (813) 645-7651.

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English County Dancing.

- 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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Pinot’s Palette Presents: Mini Sun & Moon. Fun and creative event brings out the artist in anyone. Sip wine as you learn to paint.

We ask that you arrive 10 - 15 minutes prior to the start time. $25. 2 - 4 p.m.

Call (727) 789 7000 or visit us online at PinotsPalette.com/Oldsmar.

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Parkinson's Disease Lunch & Learn. Free. Join us from 12 - 1 p.m at Memorial Hospital in the Protect Yourself from Auditorium. To RSVP and ask all “Scams, Schemes, and questions, please call (813) 342 - 1313.

Scoundrels” Program. Debbie Brown, 2901 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, 33609.

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BUCKET LIST MUST annUaL STar parTy aT THE grand Canyon

June 4 - 11: The annual Star Party at the Grand Canyon offers visitors some of the greatest celestial views in the nation.

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s industrialization and population growth explode, National parks like the Grand Canyon have evolved into protective harbors for some of the last remaining dark skies in the country. Enjoy the increasingly rare beauty of a clear night sky in early June at the Grand Canyon as the entire park becomes an astronomical observatory.

That’s right, for eight nights (June 4-11 this year), the Grand Canyon hosts its Star Party, an annual event featuring volunteer astronomers who share their

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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 for our Celebrate the Centennial series as we highlight our favorite parks all year long.

expertise and set up telescopes for public viewing. The canyon’s sky is truly a wonder to witness in June, as it’s usually the clearest and driest month of the year.

To ensure the annual Star Party delivers the best backdrop for celestial bodies, organizers shift the date each year, avoiding the full moon for best visibility and the darkest night sky.

If you’re lucky you may see an assortment of planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and even distant galaxies. 2016 will be extra special as Saturn and Mars will both be close to opposition making them viewable for most of the night. Jupiter will also be visible early each evening this year and the moon will wax from new to first quarter over the course of the party. Early in the week hosts the darkest skies, but as the moon waxes it does become a popular sight itself. Highlights of the event include nightly slide shows and constellation tours at both the North and South Rim (see website for more details), the earliest of which begins at 8 p.m. Although many telescopes come down after 11 p.m., on nights with clear, calm

skies some astronomers continue sharing their telescopes later into the night.

Even in the summertime, nights at the canyon get chilly, so all Star Party attendees are encouraged to bring warm layers.

And of course, since it’s nighttime, it’ll be dark - so you’ll need a light source.

But be aware, to preserve the darkest sky views, all white light sources (most flashlights and smartphone screens) are prohibited. Interestingly, only red-light flashlights are advised - visit the Grand Canyon online to see why red is best, and for other tips on taking a trip to the party!

Annual Grand Canyon Star Party Dates: Can’t go this year?

Save a future date now!

• June 17-24, 2017 • June 22-29, 2019 • June 09-16, 2018 • June 13-20, 2020 The Star Party itself is free, but there is a park entrance fee of $30 per vehicle, good for seven days of coming and going to either rim. If you’ve never been to the Park, this event is an amazing way to see the Grand Canyon by day and the illuminated universe by night for a very reasonable rate. No RSVP is required, just show up.

Learn more at www.nps.gov/grca

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MAKE DAD’S DAY WITH BERRY BRUNCH TisAthe season with thi

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othing says I love you like a homecooked meal, and nothing says I really love you like a homecooked brunch full of superfoods. This Father’s Day, show Dad how much you love him - and want him to stay healthy for decades to come - with this fruit-filled brunch featuring tiny berries that pack a big nutritional punch. Here are three of our favorite berry recipes, along with their impressive (and wellvetted) health benefits. You’ll have Dad thinking, wellness never tasted so good.

Here’s to a happy and healthy berryfilled Father’s Day brunch to all!

To create your berry-tea infusion: • Bring water to boil in a large pot, then remove from heat.

• add berries, gradually crushing them with a wooden spoon, then add tea bags and honey/agave, stir well and let sit for about 15 minutes.

• strain out berries and tea bags, transfer tea to a pitcher and serve

Raspberry’s Big Benefits: If Dad endures discomfort caused by inflammation, drinking tea made from raspberries or their leaves (three times daily) has been shown to reduce levels of pain - a benefit actually derived from the presence of anthocyanins, the chemicals that give raspberries their rich, red color.

Pain-Free Raspberry Tea

PreP: 5 mIN. / Cook TIme: 10 mIN. DIFFICulTY: easY / serves: Four

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4 cups water l cup raspberries 4 berry-flavored green tea bags 2 tsp. honey or agave nectar sprig of mint for garnish

Celebrate spring with a seasonal salad that’s both delicious and nutritious

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ith all of the amazing produce available at springtime, one of the best ways to enjoy it is in a fresh seasonal salad. It can be as simple as tender greens tossed in oil and vinegar, or you can step up your salad by adding seasonal treats like leeks, radishes, and cucumbers. But to really maximize the nutritional benefits of your veggie assembly, you better throw an egg on top.

A new study published in the Ameri“Man of of the House” Pancakes can Journal Clinical Nutrition furthers DIFFICulTY: easYthe / serves: prior research about benefitsFour of eating fat and vegetables together, by dem• Dad’s favorite homemade pancakes onstrating higher absorption of certain • 1/4 cup of powdered sugar antioxidants a salad is eaten with • 12 grapeswhen and three strawberries eggs as opposed to without. Because slice pancake & strawberries (see above); antioxidants are fat-soluble compounds, then arrange fruit to resemble an adorable, the fats from the yolk help them enter edible necktie. Top w/ powdered sugar. the blood stream. So this spring, make Strawberry’s red the most of allBig thatBenefits: delicious These and nutrigems have been linked to fat loss, bone tious seasonal produce with our simple health even better- complete short-termwith memory. springand salad recipe egg.

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The Icing on the Brunch

PreP: 10 mIN. / Cook TIme: 1 Hour DIFFICulTY: easY / serves: Four

• 8 ounces mascarpone, chilled • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar • 1 tsp. vanilla • l cup blueberries Combine and whisk first four ingredients until smooth. alternate layers of your cream mixture and blueberries evenly among four goblets. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. serve cold.

Blueberry’s Big Benefits: These tiny powerhouses of wellness contain manganese - essential in converting calories to usable energy, fueling Dad all day long!

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2 heads of romaine lettuce 2 med. (1½ lb.) cucumbers ½ lb.green onions, diced ½ lb.young leeks, thinly sliced 5 (¼ lb) radishes, sliced ¼ cup of parsley, diced 6 hard-boiled eggs, halved

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GOLF 2.0: GIFTS & GADGETS FOR DAD This Father’s Day, give your favorite guy on the green the latest in golf-enhancing technology

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“The most important shot in golf is the next one.” - Ben Hogan

ccording to Ben Hogan, generally considered one of the greatest golf players in the history of the game, golfers always have one eye on the future - the next drive, the next putt, and the next hole forever present in the back of their minds. If your dad’s one of these forward-thinking types, the latest in golf gadgets may hold the key to a perfect Father’s Day gift. See our Golf 2.0 guide for the most innovative ways to help Dad improve his golf game - impressive new technology just in time for Father’s Day.

GolfSense (Zepp.com) $129 True tech helps Dad improve his swing

If Dad’s the type who’ll be active and deliberate about improving his swing, there’s no better tracker for the price especially as it feels like it’s barely there.

Good for Dads who value: • Technology that isn’t distracting • Remarkably detailed swing stats • An excellent price point • Great ease of use

Not the best gift for Dads who: • Expect a ton of features at $129 • Find technical terms confusing • Are more into leisurely golf

EasyAcc 8000mAh Solar Power Bank Outdoor Portable Charger, $37 Stay connected on the course - all day Need steady access to the online world but don’t want to break away from the course? This high-efficiency solar-powered portable charger means Dad won’t ever have to choose. It charges under sunlight (even in low sunlight condition), and its compact size means it doesn’t ask for much space in the golf bag. Its all universal - with an 8000mAh lithium polymer battery that charges both iPhones and Androids. Rest assured Dad will long be taken care of thanks to EasyAcc’s 18-month warranty and friendly customer service.

Tournament Players Club Sawgrass Upcycled Golf Ball Cuff Links set in sterling silver, $160

12 Glowing Golf Balls and Charger $49.95 plus shipping/handling

The future is sustainable

With glow-in-the-dark golf balls, now it’s never too late to play

If Dad’s a golf enthusiast both on and off the course, give him a gift that makes golfing a more formal affair - thanks to a truly unique twist on golf fashion. For Father’s Day, give your dad the gift of Sawgrass golf with upcycled cuff links made from Authentic PGA Tour-licensed golf balls. Retrieved from the 17th Island Green water at TPC Sawgrass, your dad will feel nothing short of a Pro with cuff links that turn a mishap of a shot into a fashion treasure. Along with their authenticity, this gift carries with it a certain luxury, thanks to their highly-attractive packaging and sterling silver setting, making this a truly unique piece of memorabilia. Purchase them from UncommonGoods.com and receive an official verification of the golf balls used; and learn exactly how the sunken golf balls are recovered to create one-of-a-kind cuff links that guarantee a dapper season.

Here’s the perfect gift for a Dad who likes to linger a little late on the course rechargeable luminescent golf balls that light up the night. This set of 12 balls comes with a compact charger no bigger than a coffee mug - just close the lid and let bright LED light charge the ball in as little as one minute. The best part is, from tee to green, these glowing golf balls feel, sound, spin and play like any regulation golf ball and that vivid glow lasts the whole way through. With so many Lite4Nite imitation products out there, we recommend purchasing from the manufacturer directly at www.

Lite4Nite.com - and don’t forget to buy Dad three AA batteries for the charger.

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The Man Behind the Movement

Even after devoting four decades to championing & evolving organic farming in Florida, sustainable agriculture visionary Marty Mesh remains as committed to the cause as ever.

by Amanda Smith

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hey said it couldn’t be done,” Gainesville’s Marty Mesh recalled as the first answer he received from the Florida Department of Agriculture almost 40 years ago, when he first inquired about funding and advocating for organic farming in Florida.

In the 1970s, sustainable agriculture wasn’t exactly a buzzword yet, but the ‘no’s couldn’t deter Mesh’s dream of an organic evolution in Florida for long.

“I spent many, many years reaching out to the Florida Department of Agriculture about organic farming and I just wasn’t taken seriously,” Mesh explains.

“So I did what anybody committed to change does - as they claimed it was impossible, I just went ahead and did it.”

And by “did it,” he means he learned the dirt beneath his feet, what exactly was failing at the farms and how to unearth solutions to making ‘organic’ work. Mesh eventually discovered the secret was in the system.

“Everything in farming is systemic.

Organic farms in Florida seemed impossible because farmers who tried to grow organic were taking seeds and breeds that were designed to be used with pesticides and tried to grow them naturally.

It’s little wonder why that didn’t work,” he explains. “It took a lot of convincing to get farmers to reevaluate their whole system, rehabilitate nutrient-starved soil, grow in concert with the seasons and go back to older seeds and breeds. But a lot of times we did it.”

And according to Mesh, that’s really only the tactical approach. Ultimately, he says, a shift in farming is a shift in thinking - a total dismantling of the status quo.

“It’s really about cultivating community, so farmers receive support from the local people and policymakers they feed.

Ideally, everybody pitches in however they can to help ease the farm’s transition to organic, because it’s really a transition for everyone - to a cleaner environment and healthier food supply for all.”

With the support of one community behind him, Mesh first established Bellevue Gardens Organic Farm in Archer in 1976, a feat that only expanded his vision and mission. Now, at 62, with four decades of challenging conventional farming methods and progressing public pol-

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Marty Mesh icy under his belt, Mesh is still making waves in the organic world, still ripe with the spirited passion of a revolutionary.

“It’s no secret there’s a lot of bureaucracy involved in Florida agriculture,” Mesh admits. “You’re fighting uphill a lot of the time because, the truth is, the university system has a very cozy relationship with the Agro-chemical industry so farmers don’t see a lot of progressive research on crop sustainability or the long-term medical and environmental costs of pesticides. Instead we see a lot of privately-funded research amounting to little more than corporate seed patenting and product development.”

It’s that brazen candor and fiery zeal that has earned Mesh his reputation as an outspoken hero - who truly walks the walk. In addition to physically working with his hands in the soil, Mesh was instrumental in launching a Gainesvillebased nonprofit organization that’s now a national force to be reckoned with.

In 1987, Mesh helped form FOG - Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers - a nonprofit devoted to educating farmers and the public about organic food production. Mesh became the Executive Director in 1995, and under his leadership, FOG developed a USDA-accredited organic certification program, allowing FOG to grant national certifications in organic farming. Mesh soon found himself at the center of organic legislation, flying back and forth to Washington D.C., serving as a sustainable agriculture expert in the policymaking process. To bring things full circle for Mesh, he was recently awarded a grant from the Florida Department of Agriculture to help growers transition into organic practices from conventional ones.

Nationally named one of the “Top 25 People Who Have Most Influenced the Organic Industry,” Mesh is practically a household name at organic farms in Florida, some staff of which say they

couldn’t offer their community programs without the fruits of his labor.

“We are more than a farm,” says Yvette Rouse, associate director at Sweetwater Organic Community Farm in Tampa. “We’re a nonprofit educational center. One of our main goals is to contribute to the community in a meaningful way and the grant money we’ve received from FOG helps make that possible.”

Rouse is referencing Sweetwater’s participation in the “Fresh Access Bucks” program, initiated by FOG using a specialty grant they secured to aid in increasing sales of Florida-grown produce to Florida consumers - and not just the affluent ones. Thanks to FOG grant money, Sweetwater can offer SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients $20 of select Floridagrown produce for $10 worth of SNAP dollars - a program colloquially known as “Double Your Dollars” - which greatly incentivises purchasing organic local food often deemed too expensive.

“FOG is instrumental in the food accessibility portion of our mission,” Rouse says. “Because they understand it’s about more than food; it’s about community.”

Mesh says FOG-funded programs like these reveal the philosophical tenets behind his lifelong devotion to this work.

“Changing the way we value and prioritize food production as a society is an economic choice, but it’s also a social choice, an environmental choice and an ethical one. What matters more, the brand of our clothing or the way our food was grown? What are the long-term medical consequences of pesticides we may not fully understand? How do we want to leave the planet for our grandchildren?”

In spite of all the progress he’s seen and made since first picking fruit in 1972, Mesh still works overtime for a more sustainable future. He runs FOG, he’s on the Board of Directors of many organizations and remains as focused as ever.

“A lot’s changed over the years,” he reflects. “But we’re a long way off from an environmentally responsible and socially just standard of agriculture. So I just keep chipping away at leaving the planet better than I found it.”

For Mesh’s tips on how best to show your social/economic support of sustainable agriculture - and why it matters - visit LifestylesAfter50.com.

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This month’s editorial (found on page three) invites readers to embark on the challenge of creating the “Best Summer Ever” by completing four Florida-specific summer tasks and adventures that reveal our summer’s softer side. If you’re an outof-state subscriber, don’t worry, we would never leave you out...below we’ve got a list of countless activities to ensure your summer is a fun, engaging and educational one where you never ran out of ideas to do. Whether staying down south for the summer or enjoying the hot season somewhere (anywhere!) else, this Ultimate Summer Bucket List will leave you feeling excited and accomplished long after the summer season ends. Oh, and don’t forget to share all your adventures! For even more summer fun, feel free to post pictures of your summer bucket list forays on our Facebook page or email your summer story to editor@lifestylesafter50.com.

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The Air in Florida: Good for Those with COPD? By: David Ebner

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ach year, the American Lung Association releases the State of the Air Report, accounting for the air quality of major US counties. Surprisingly, not a single Florida city made the top 25 for most polluted in the country. Ocala, Sebring and the Fort Myers-Cape Coral ranked among the cleanest cities for ozone pollution; a comforting statistic for the 1 million Florida residents who have COPD. People with COPD suffer from symptom flare-ups brought on by anxiety, dust, mildew, chemical fumes, excessively warm or cold air, smoke or other types of airborne pollution.

Symptom flare-ups include coughing, wheezing, sputum, shortness of breath and fatigue. These facts raise the question of whether Florida air quality helps its residents fare better against progressive lung disease than those of other states.

Although significant changes to improve Florida air quality may be

years ahead, help is available. The Lung Institute of Tampa (lunginstitute. com), treats patients with lung diseases such as COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and pulmonary fibrosis.

Rather than using supplemental oxygen or a variety of medications to treat symptoms, they treat lung disease directly using stem cells from the patient’s body.

Stem cells act as the body’s healing system. The physicians extract the patient’s stem cells from their blood or bone marrow, separate the cells and return them intravenously to the patient.

The cells then travel through the heart to the lungs, where they are trapped in what the Lung Institute calls the pulmonary trap, where they can help promote healing of the lungs.

A recent research study from the Lung Institute indicates that 82 percent of patients reported an increase in quality of life after treatment, and 60 percent of those who took a pulmonary function test saw an increase in lung function.

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SENIOR STAMP STAR 84-year-old amateur photographer captures Florida’s beauty; earns spot in stamp history.

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mateur photographer John Funderburk and his wife were exploring the Florida Panhandle when they spotted a stunning Great Blue Heron unafraid to pose for the camera. Little did the 84-year-old nature lover know his image of the bird would make him famous nationwide.

“We were at the Gulf Islands National Seashore in late November of 2009 when I took the series of photographs of this beautiful bird,” Funderburk recalls. “So it was quite a shock to be contacted six years later about using the image as a Forever stamp. It was incredible.”

To celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary this year, the United States Postal Service is releasing 16 Forever Stamp images featuring landscapes and wildlife from Parks all over the country.

Funderburk’s photograph of the long-legged water bird is the ninth in the stamp series, ensuring some of Florida’s beach beauty is included in a historic tribute to the beauty of the nation.

The Gulf Islands National Seashore includes areas of both Florida and Mississippi, a federally-protected region comprised of seven Gulf of Mexico barrier islands and some mainland of the two states. The nearest respective cities to the shore are Pensacola, FL and Pascogoula, MS, but three Florida counties and two in Mississippi are home to parts of the Park, allowing it to offer a plethora of various activities to its visitors.

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A recent air quality report has prompted questions concerning lung disease and air pollution ed over 2000 patients nationwide, and operates 5 clinics in Tampa, FL; Nashville, TN; Pittsburgh, PA; Scottsdale, AZ and Dallas, TX,.

In Florida, those who suffer from COPD have felt left out of the discussion for years. They’ve been told the same thing, given the same medications, and little has been done to improve their care. However, through the use of stem cell therapy, it may be time the rest of

“It’s such a beautiful area,” Funderburk shares.

“There’s so much wildlife and great opportunities for photographs - my wife and I love the Panhandle.”

Since retiring to Hernando, FL, the Funderburks have enjoyed exploring the vast natural wonders the state has to offer. They began documenting their adventures by uploading digital photographs to the photo-sharing website, Flickr, which is where John’s now famous photo of a heron was discovered.

“My wife and I have been into photography for many years, shooting all over Florida,” he explains.

“Believe it or not, we’ve got over 16,000 photos on our Flickr account now. It really is just a hobby and something that makes us happy - we’re not overly deliberate about it; we take whatever fits our eye.”

Their “just-for-fun attitude makes it all the more ironic their photograph was sought out by the USPS for the new Forever series, as the Postal Service receives more than 40,000 inquiries from hopeful photographers every year.

“I guess they just really knew what they wanted,” Funderburk humbly explains, “because they reached out to me. It was thrilling to have it happen unexpectedly and to have it keep it confidential for so long.”

Finally able to speak freely about an accomplishment he had to keep secret for a year, Funderburk says it’s a great honor to be chosen and to attend the Stamp Dedication Ceremony in New York City on June 2nd.

“I got my first camera when I was in the Army in 1953, but I didn’t take photography seriously until the 1980’s. To have something like this happen so many years later is a great feeling.”

the country took a page from Lung Institute’s book and looked at their air quality in the same way.

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ast month, we featured a story titled, “The Weaver of Wesley Chapel,” about local historian Madonna Wise and her latest book of several she wrote chronicling Tampa Bay area history. Exploring more of her path to authorship reveals Wise as a true artist of reinvention, having served the public school system for almost 40 years before passing the baton and delving into her deeper, creative side. As she embraced retirement, Wise soon found herself on a quest to write a personal masterpiece.

After working in public education under such titles as Director, Principal and Supervisor, Wise retired in December of 2012 having accomplished a career of service to her staff, her students and her community.

Amidst the administrative rule of any public system, she managed to showcase glimmers of her writing talent by authoring educational manuals, grants, journal articles and curriculum.

“Now?” she says, “Now my writing is an act of creative expression, imagination, emotion and passion. I write of sorrow, joy, ecstasy, charm, charisma - scripting the tales of fiction and nonfiction, feeling the emotions of my characters.”

When first faced with retirement, Wise admits she lavished in it like an extended vacation. Time was no longer metered out, hour by hour, or delineated in an appointment book or meeting. But it wasn’t long before that an internal sense of work ethic that had served her all her life manifested itself as an urgency to formulate

new, autonomous life goals. At age 60, she was suddenly filled with a sense of creative purpose, now answering to herself and any hopes of a legacy left in print.

At first, she pursued little writing gigs in her community. She happily accepted opportunities to pen grants for organizations, freelance as a volunteer newspaper columnist and write newsletters for her equestrian club - but still, she yearned to publish a book of her own. Now was the time; her children had launched their own lives and she was settling into a new rhythm - not in retirement, but rather reinvention.

With good health and time spent at her mountain retreat in North Carolina on her side, Wise often found inspiration for her writing while on the trails riding horses with her husband.

“Something about riding on a horse just opens my mind,” she reveals. “It helps me intertwine all my little observations, emotions and life experiences into books. Having worked with thousands of students and stakeholders over the years I often share things I’ve learned from all kinds of different people, which makes for quite the repertoire literary lessons.”

Although she admits a life of riding horses and penning novels is not without idyllic charm, she’s quick to note the accessibility of writing to all.

“Everyone’s a writer,” she says. “We all have access to the unique anecdotes of our lives - experiences and lessons that offer our fellow humans a bit of advice. Pass along that wisdom. It will enrich your life.”

Wise’s top tips for writing your masterpiece • Don’t stop. Write the entire story and keep going; don’t stop to edit or rethink. Fix it later.

• Let the characters talk. Allow them to take you on independent journeys.

• Write your memoirs. Anecdotal family stories and letters impart humor, humanity and insights in brain-stimulating communication.

• Self-publish. It’s now mainstream to get your book out there instead of waiting to be discovered.

• Look to local writer’s groups for support.

Search online for The Florida Writers Association.

Madonna Wise has published nine books; with three scheduled for publication in 2016. She writes for Arcadia Press/History Press and self-publishes. For copies of any of her books or to schedule a book talk, please email her at MadonnaJWise@gmail.com.

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TOP 5 SMART WAYS TO PLAY If you want to have fun and boost your brain, here are five fantastic hobbies that science says may help make you smarter.

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or many, retirement presents a golden opportunity to finally embrace free time - now the question is, what to do with it. Some have a dream novel to write, others want to see the world - and some want to explore the challenge of a brand new skill or hobby. If you’re looking for a little game, distraction or activity to make you more intelligent, here are five fantastic hobbies guaranteed by science to make you smarter.

1. Playing Chess. Competitive, inexpensive and endlessly challenging, the game of chess is a great hobby that’s been proven to make you smarter - by requiring you to exercise both sides of your brain at once. Studies have shown regular chess playing raises IQ levels in college students, stimulates creativity, improves memory, strengthens concentration, decreases the risk of Alzheimer’s and even helps grow dendrites (tree-like branches that conduct signals from other neural cells. The bigger they are, the more signals you’ll pick up).

2. The Written Word. Reading and writing both have tremendous benefits for one’s cognitive abilities and creativity - and it’s thought to keep the brain young. Not only does it relieve stress, it also stimulates your cerebral cortex by building new synapses and strengthening the existing ones. Reading develops your vocabulary, verbal intelligence and your memory. When producing something for others to read, you receive other awesome benefits, like improved ability to focus and express ideas cohesively, and you gain fantastic amounts of knowledge. Learning so many new things offers benefits all its own, making you a more interesting and intelligent person to be around.

3. Exercising. Scientists all over the world almost unanimously agree that exercising is good for your brain. It reduces stress, releases the feel-good neurotransmitters and improves blood circulation to the brain. It even makes parts of your brain bigger - researchers at the University of British Columbia discovered that even simple aerobic exercise increases the size of the hippocampus the brain area involved in verbal memory and learning. So, whether you want to run a 5K or try out Pilates, now’s the time to commit to exercising regularly.

4. Playing a musical instrument.

When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active, but when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. Playing an instrument is definitely your go-to hobby for getting smarter, as it requires both hemispheres of the brain to work together and it requires rhythm, coordination and dexterity. If you need any more anecdotal proof, many of our famous favorites played a tune or two from Einstein to Charles Dickens to Steven Spielberg. For some, playing music can even feel like meditation...

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5. Meditation. Harvard neuroscientist Sara Laza conducted research to find the connections between the mind and body during meditation. Her findings show that subjects who meditated regularly had thickened parts of the brain responsible for learning, cognition, memory, empathy, compassion and many more.

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Foodie Florida

Naples and Tarpon Springs deemed some of the nation’s top spots for good eats

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veryone loves trying different cuisines, discovering new favorite restaurants, and nurturing a belly full of a decadent dessert. But for the ultimate dining connoisseurs, eating is somewhat a passion, earning them an endearing nickname: a Foodie. Foodies often flock to big cities to enjoy a greater plethora of dining options, and if you live in a small town you can often feel left out. But according to USA Today, there are ten small cities that surely won’t disappoint - those awarded inclusion in the list of Top Ten Best Small Town Food Scenes:

A panel of experts chosen based on their extensive knowledge of American travel picked the initial 20 small town nominees, then the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Florida joins California as the only other state home to two cities on the list, giving Floridian Foodies plenty to brag about.

Here’s a little more about the two small towns that made the nation’s Top Ten:

1. Frankenmuth, Michigan 2. Driftwood, Texas 3. Portsmouth, New Hampshire 4. Yountville, California 5. St. Helena, California 6. Traverse City, Michigan 7. Tarpon SpringS, Florida 8. Hendersonville, North Carolina 9. napleS, Florida 10.Fredericksburg, Texas

June’s “Share Your Story” Challenge: WHO RESCUED WHO? “Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them...and filling an emptiness we didn’t even know we had.” - Thom Jones

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ast month was National Pet Month and it got all of us at the office thinking about how much we’ve loved our pets over the course of our lives.

Some of the most meaningful relationships with pets come when we extend a helping hand to an animal that has been abandoned, abused or otherwise left behind. In “rescuing” an animal from an environment of pain and neglect, often times we are inviting an opportunity to heal ourselves. Nonprofit organization Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has done an incredible job of collecting and sharing research on their website demonstrating the health benefits “rescuers” receive when adopting an animal; benefits like lowering physiological stress responses, helping us recover from addiction, widening our social circle and improving our self-esteem. In what seems like a winwin scenario for all involved, adopting a pet can still feel like a scary, expensive Lifestyles After 50 • June 2016 • page 18

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napleS, Florida Authentic Italian and the sea’s finest With access to amazing seafood, and some of the best Italian chefs around, Naples is the home of a rich culinary scene full of gourmet delights. Panel experts and popular voters recommend Sicilyborn Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s creations at Osteria Tulia and the small plates at Sea Salt, a restaurant by Venice-born Fabrizio Aielli and partner Chef Jason Goddard. In addition to Italian, you’ll find everything from French to Persian cuisine letting this small town shine some light on why the influx of non-natives to the state of Florida actually makes the state a cultural and culinary treasure.

Tarpon SpringS, Florida Coastal cuisine, and a Greek scene that’s unbeatable Like Naples, Tarpon Springs is known for its seafood - after all, the small town does have a fish in its name - but its true foodie flair derived from its evolution into an enclave for an enormous Greek population.

Generations of Greeks have grown up in Tarpon, infusing the small town with its traditional cuisine and culture. Now there are plenty of places to get an amazing gyro or Greek salad, like Hellas Restaurant and Dimitri’s on the Water. For seafood, the Tarpon Tavern reigns supreme - a laid back bar welcomes you without pretense and satisfies your seafood desires with dishes like crab cake pops, fish & chips and mahi mahi fish tacos.

Mango Madness: the world’s favorite fruit

by Teri Pizza

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angos...you see them in recipes everywhere mango marinades, mango muffins, even mango martinis. Commonly known as the most popular fruit in the world, there’s a reason this tropical treat is everyone’s favorite - it’s sweet and juicy, tastes delicious, and can be harvested twice annually, making it available and enjoyable all year round.

History suggests mangos originated in Southeast Asia and India, where references to the fruit are documented in Hindu writings that date as far back as 4,000 B.C. Mango seeds are thought to have traveled with humans to areas in the world with the tropical climates necessary for them to thrive - from Asia to the Middle East, East Africa and South America beginning around 300 or 400 A.D. While large-scale production is limited in the United States, mangos have been grown for about a century in tropical climates found in Florida, California, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

Because mangos are indigenous to so many cultures, they’re naturally a part of almost all of the cuisines in the countries where they grow. Mangos are popular in street food and on restaurant menus throughout Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brazil, India, the Caribbean Islands and everywhere mango trees thrive.

The unique sensory characteristics of the mango work well with global spice blends and cooking techniques from fiery chilies to mellow coconut to alluring curries. Fresh mangos compliment any meal or menu; everything from morning smoothies to midnight snacks.

Selecting and Storing • To determine ripeness, gently squeeze the fruit • If the mango is ripe, it should give a little • Leave immature fruit at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate.

Enjoy the Madness A simple way to enjoy mangos is to cut the fruit lengthwise next to its pit, as if you were cutting an apple next to its core. Cut both sides, then score the fruit of each slice lengthwise and across, in a grid pattern - see image - just don’t cut through the skin. Hold each half, peel touching palm, and press up from underneath.

The fruit will raise up making it easy to cut “cubes” from the peel.

The mango’s mighty health benefits • Dermatologists have declared the mango one of the top five foods for creating beautiful skin.

• A great source of vitamin A and flavonoids, mangos also contain good amounts of vitamins B6, C and E.

No wonder it’s considered the world’s favorite fruit. Come on, grab a mango; join the madness!

Find more great tips and recipes in Teri’s books, Simplicity of Fresh Produce, and ENJOY! Recipes for Fresh Produce, available at Amazon.com. Teri resides in Ocala.

Florida Orchestra to open season with Beethoven’s 9th

By Kelly Smith

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alled “riveting” and “impossible not to watch,” Music Director Michael Francis has been an instant hit in his first year with The Florida Orchestra. This fall, he will lead the orchestra’s premier Tampa Bay Times Masterworks series, conducting nine of 14 concerts.

This is what the orchestra is all about: classical masterpieces you love, performed with passion.

And don’t forget free Classical Kids tickets for ages 5-18. Here are five can’t-miss Masterworks concerts for the 2016/17 season: Opening Night: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (Sept. 30-Oct. 2): Michael Francis opens his second season in grand style, with Beethoven’s towering symphony and its glorious “Ode to Joy,” featuring the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. With a Sunday matinee!

Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony (Nov. 4-6): Francis conducts perhaps Mozart’s greatest – and final -- symphony, Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter.”

Also: brilliant young violinist Benjamin Beilman on Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

Songs of the Sea: Britten, Elgar & Debussy (Nov. 11-13): Feel the ebb and flow of the sea, with Britten’s Four Sea Interludes, Elgar’s Sea Pictures and Debussy’s La Mer. Then dive into the TFO premiere of Jake Heggie’s The Work at Hand, based on deeply moving poetry by a woman battling cancer.

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The Dalí Experience Featuring Milos (March 3-5): A concert devoted to music that inspired one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Salvador Dalí, featuring images of Dalí’s paintings, dancers and superstar classical guitarist Milos, all under the baton of Michael Francis. Works include Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde: Prelude and Liebestod; Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez; Falla’s The Three Cornered Hat ballet; and Ravel’s La Valse.

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 (April 8-9): Van Cliburn competition winner Vadym Kholodenko makes his TFO debut performing one of the most famous piano works in the world, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Also: Dvorak’s Symphony No. 6. Nicholas Carter is guest conductor.

The Florida Orchestra: Series subscriptions are on sale now. Single tickets, which start at just $15, are available Aug. 8. Get tickets at www.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.

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The Voices of Lifestyles After 50: “Share Your Story” winner Ellen McGovern A recent Lifestyles “Share Your Story” challenge asked female readers if they felt marginalized by the fashion industry; an industry notorious for almost exclusively appealing to younger women and presenting impossible standards of personal appearance.

This month’s winner and independent thinker Ellen McGovern offers her story - a lifetime of dismissing fashion in favor of fun, color and ultimately, comfort. She reminds us that nothing is more confident than someone who thinks for themselves. Thanks to all who participated, and we hope you will continue to “Share Your Story.” - Editor

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“The fact is, it’s conformity that kills personal style.”

was always told that women over 50 should never wear yellow. I say phooey! If you feel like you look good and more importantly, that you feel good, in an outfit that you found in the misses department, then wear it, no matter what the color and style. Conformity kills. I’ve always turned my back on the high fashion look, the tall skinny models and fancy clothes. Who looks like that? Who wears that? That is not real life. When it came to clothing for work, I always wore something comfortable, whether it was the “in thing” or not. I also wore a lot of colors - colors that were different than most of the people I worked with; I often wore red and purple together long before the Red Hat Society came into existence. Nowadays, I am just a little bit over 75, but I don’t look nor feel that age. And I think part of that is because I allow myself the freedom to dress young and stay young. You don’t need a ridiculously expensive outfit to be well dressed and you certainly don’t need a plunging, tight dress to look sexy. As you age, you learn, it’s true what they say; it’s all how you feel inside. Besides, on a more practical note, it turns out I’m glad I never took to wearing those pointed, high heel shoes - the ladies I know who did are now suffering from terrible foot problems. Over the years I still trust my gut when it comes to fashion but I have gotten more conservative in what I find appealing from a clothing perspective. I can’t make sense of skintight jeans or see-through blouses.

I guess I’m not too keen on things that leave nothing to the imagination. But who knows, I guess that makes me sound like an old lady...wink, wink.

June Horoscope: Gemini & Cancer Gemini: The Twins (May 21 - June 21) Many confusing factors lead to a very skewed perspective for Geminis this month, so try not to make any big decisions about your overall life direction. Your spiritual life is really what matters right now, so devote time to activities like meditating or connecting with nature, anything that will help you get in touch with your higher self. Keep calm and remain skeptical.

Cancer: The Crab (June 22 - July 21) June is a chance to learn how a subtle change in how you express yourself can make a big difference to your effectiveness.

It’s actually a tricky month; much will be thrown at you and everything that comes your way is an opportunity to learn something which you can use in terms of your growth and development.

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FINDING YOUR FAIRY TALE (IN REAL LIFE) A

Timeless tips and advice for making romantic connections offline

new study published by the Pew Research Center reveals online dating is rapidly on the rise - and the 50 to 64-year-old crowd’s forays into finding love online has nearly doubled in just three years. With yet another highly personal aspect of our lives being outsourced to the internet, many stay faithful to their belief in fairy tales still envisioning a spontaneous connection with someone “in real life.” If you’re still a die-hard dreamy romantic, we’re all for it, but you won’t find the partner of your dreams at home on the couch or even in line for coffee with your face glued to a smartphone screen. We say, if you’re going to stay true to meeting your soulmate in the flesh, here are some tips to increase your chances.

1. Set intentions and practice non-attachment.

You can’t be open to a new relationship if your heart is holding on to an old one. Try a ritual like writing your former love a letter or singing a farewell song as a way to let go once and for all, to make room for the unexpected. Speaking of unexpected, approach meeting someone new with an attitude that remains unattached to any outcome.

Go into your adventure with the mind set of just trying to have fun and meeting new and interesting people in the real world.

Don’t forget to practice grace. Sometimes “trying too hard” is harder on you than not trying at all. Remember to be patient and gentle with yourself - what you give off is what you receive.

2. The art of approachability. Ask your most honest loved ones whether you give off signals that you are safe to approach. Are you constantly immersed in your phone or are you present to the world around you? Do you slouch and wear a frown or are you ready for something wonderful? If you see someone you like, whether you are a man or a woman, don’t be afraid to make eye contact and smile. Just displaying a feeling of warmth and friendliness makes it easier for others to approach you.

3. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. While out and about, at the park or a volunteer event, don’t be afraid to ask questions. If a person who appears interesting is eating or drinking, ask about their wine or dish. If you’re at an event ask about his/her connection to the group or cause hosting the event. Keep questions open-ended and avoid yes or no questions that could stall a conversation before it ever gets started.

4. Pay attention to the subtleties. As the interaction progresses, remain aware of the nuances. If you find you’re only getting one-word answers, try to discern if that is a function of shyness or disinterest. If the talking flows with ease, compliments and curiosity, you’ve begun igniting a connection.

Have you recently found true love “in real life”?

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THE HOME OF HIDDEN GEMS: This summer, discover the wonders of the Sunshine State SEE THE SECRET SANCTUARY: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River, this State Park preserves 425 acres of coastal scenery along State Road A1A in Palm Coast, Florida.

With 20 acres of gorgeous formal gardens sculpted from the landscape, and shorelines decorated with coquina formations, this really is the garden that’s got it all - even incredible live oaks you have to see to believe.

Photographers, here’s a chance to snag the ultimate summer shot - the Park’s eastern boundary holds one of the largest outcroppings of coquina rock on the Atlantic Ocean, creating a picturesque boulder-strewn beach.

Next up, greet the heart of the Park to find shade from oaks, hickory and magnolia trees before meeting the tidal marshes of the Matanzas River. It’s size and diversity make it an amazing place to relax and enjoy the wonders of nature.

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BIG CATS RIGHT IN YOUR BACKYARD

Long before Disney World became the staple of Florida tourism, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park attracted thousands of roadside visitors - and aspiring mermaids from all over the world to its Live Mermaid Shows.

Set on 538 acres and home to the deepest naturally-formed spring in North America, the Park is best known for its Mermaids, “half-fish, half-human” performers who swim and dance in an underwater theater 20 feet below the spring’s surface, and built by former Navy man Newton Perry who taught a new underwater breathing technique to women brave enough to perform while submerged. While marveling at the show, keep it mind it takes rigorous training to become a fullfledged mermaid, a role with the crucial responsibility of keeping a glimpse into the old charms of Florida’s rich heritage alive. Happy Mermaid Watching!

Tucked away in the suburbs of North Tampa one of the largest accredited “Big Cat Sanctuaries” in the world pursues its mission to help abused/abandoned big cats.

Home to more than 80 lions, tigers, bobcats, cougars and other species, Tampa’s Big Cat Rescue cares for exotic cats who have been abandoned, abused, orphaned, saved from poachers or retired from performing acts.

More than a refuge, Big Cat Rescue also works to end abuse of big cats in captivity and prevent extinction of big cats in the wild. Support the cause by taking a tour of the amazing place for yourself. Seeing these amazingly beautiful and powerful animals, and learning about the myriad of ways cats end up at Big Cat Rescue may inspire you to take up support of the cause yourself as a member of the big cat volunteer team!

“Big Cat Rescue” brings an international presence of exotic animal rescue to the Tampa Bay area.

Weeki Wachee carries on Old Florida with its magical, mystical Live Mermaid shows, held since 1947.

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KENNEDY BUNKER: JFK’S LAST RESORT South Florida’s Peanut Island hid the President

Hidden on an island best known for boats and bikinis sits a fascinating relic of another era entirely. The Kennedy Bunker, an underground fallout shelter built quickly - and in secret - in December of 1961 was intended as a safe haven for President John F. Kennedy, whose family’s Palm Beach compound is minutes away across the water in Palm Beach.

Hidden underground in the woods of Peanut Island, this Presidential precautionary measure was created around the Cuban Missile Crisis, then fell into disrepair until it was restored by the Palm Beach Maritime Museum in 1999. The bunker’s the real deal - at its entrance is a fallout shelter sign, well familiar to Baby Boomers. Visit the museum to explore a rather spooky side of history, as tour guides explain how the stored survival suits worked, and that the president’s desk would have definitely been equipped with the red phone, a hotline to Moscow.

Getting to the museum is a trek, as its only accessible by boat, but if you’re a history buff, this is nothing short of a thrilling - and once top-secret - experience.

Visit the Maritime Museum online at PBMM.info

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Get Tech Savvy: 2016 Guide to Technology JUNE: Rule the Open Road P

erhaps you’re new to the Sunshine State, celebrating your first year as a retiree living here full time, or perhaps you’re a native claiming to have seen every nook and cranny Florida has to offer.

Whoever you are, and wherever you’ve been, take a road trip this month and let the great state surprise you. Home to Walt Disney World and some of the world’s finest beaches, Florida is a fascinating state that’s also full of wildlife, wild parties and wild fun. Sure, be spontaneous, but before you jump in the car and go, put your smartphone to good use with travel apps created specifically for Florida.

Save money on tour guides with the Official Florida State Parks app, and even pinpoint the perfect location to launch a kayak anywhere in the state! These trusted apps make traveling one step easier, helping you save time better spent with your toes in the sand (and a drink in your hand). Take a peek at our favorite travel apps and prepare for an adventure!

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See the official wild side of Florida Official FL State Parks PocketRanger® Created by Florida State Parks and ParksByNature Network™, this free app is designed as an interactive guide for our 171 state parks, trails and historic sites - and recently, Florida’s beaches. Overall, it’s a great way to select a park with the amenities you seek, learn about park events all over the state and of course, share your adventures online.

Complete with an Advanced GPS Map system of each park, our favorite part of the app is its photo waypoint feature: snap a photo and the app marks and records plant life, animal species and landscape views, allowing you to share your remarkable finds with family and friends.

Visiting Disney may be a dream for the kids or grandkids, but often it’s a nightmare for the chaperones. Beat Disney at its own game with a miracle app that makes visiting the Magic Kingdom far more managable. With park maps, live wait times for rides, full menus for all dining options, a bathroom finder, and a park search feature to find anything else - even yourself, thanks to the impressive accuracy of the app’s GPS. Finally fitting in all the fun is a breeze with the app’s show and parade schedule, and alerts for character meets with favorite Disney stars. Go ahead and consider yourself the eternal favorite relative.

Become the ultimate history buff Next Exit History™, WHRA & UWF One of the most innovative and comprehensive apps we’ve come across lately, Next Exit ™ is a fun and exciting way to learn more about international history and culture with the click of a button, information delivered through text, images, audio and video. This summer, play the app’s interactive History Hunters game which involves collecting badges for checking in at historic sites, answering trivia and scavenger hunt questions and challenging friends for bragging rights. It’s a great activity for passengers on a long roadtrip or for seeking out a hidden gem of your area. Just download the app and hit the open road.

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Several months after publishing an article on finding love as a widow/widower, countless Lifestyles readers continue to share personal tales of daring to love again. Some reconnect with old flames, some turn to online dating and others literally happen upon new love at their old hometown diner. However they’ve found new romance, and however they’ve lost their previous partners, we are honored to help shatter myths of fear and resolution to a life of loneliness that often plague those who have suffered the devastating loss of a spouse. In tackling a subject that’s very difficult and very real, we are so thankful for readers like Sharon Turner from Ocala, who graciously share stories of rediscovering love - tales that serve as beacons of hope and give a nudge to never stop believing.

Sharon Turner (Ocala, FL) writes: I was having breakfast at the local diner when a gentleman came in and sat at a table across from me. He was having a hard time deciding what to have, so I suggested the special. We looked in each others eyes and BAM!!!

He had been a widower for eight years and I a widow for seven. Honestly, we both never intended to marry again... but after nine months of courtship and incredible fun, we married!

To find the purest love, the love of our lives at any age is fabulous but to find the perfect partner for easygoing living, traveling and just enjoying each others company is truly miraculous - a blessing from God. We honor that miracle by squeezeing every ounce of joy we can in each and every day we spend together.

Did you find love when you least expected it?

Does your story offer hope and inspiration to those who long for romance? Email your love story to editor@LifestylesAfter50.com.

THE RIGHT WAY TO TITLE

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ow to title an investment account seems like a straightforward exercise. The reality, however, is that clients often do not title accounts in the most efficient way, and sometimes leave themselves or others open to additional liability in the process.

The most frequent situation I confront is an older (often widowed) client who titles an account with their children as joint owners. The obvious goal is a seamless transfer of assets to the children upon the parent’s death. Often overlooked is the fact that when registered in joint names, each child is an equal owner of the account to the parent. This can mean that in the extreme event that one of the children is named in a lawsuit or judgment, that these assets could potentially be “in play” for creditors.

A much more efficient strategy in this scenario is to title the account solely in the parent’s name, and then use a “Transfer-on-Death” feature. This allows the parent to retain full ownership rights of the assets (including the sole ability to make trades in and take distributions from the account), and then designate specific beneficiaries in the same manner as one can with retirement accounts or insurance policies. At the parent’s death, usually a certified copy of the death certificate is all that is needed for the assets to transfer into the beneficiaries’ names.

There can be some confusion with how to title joint accounts, so here are the three most common joint registrations:

• Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship (Jt/WROS) - under this registration, each tenant owns an equal interest. Upon the death of one tenant, the remaining tenant or tenants take automatic title to the property.

• Tenants in Common (TIC) - in this registration, the ownership interest of tenants does not need to be equal, but must equal 100%. Upon the death of one tenant, the remaining tenant or tenants do not automatically assume ownership of the deceased’s share; rather, it becomes part of the deceased estate.

• Tenants by Entirety (Ten/by/ Enty) - this registration can only be between a husband and wife, and is only recognized in certain states, including Florida. Each tenant is considered to own a full interest in the underlying assets.

Upon the death of one tenant, all assets are transferred to the survivor.

You may wonder what the difference is for a married couple between titling a joint account as Rights of Survivorship or Tenants by Entirety. While many of the provisions are the same, one of the key differences is in the liability of the holders. If either spouse in a Rights of Survivorship account is the subject of a lawsuit, that spouse’s half of the account could potentially be at risk. With Tenants

by Entirety, the spouses must be sued as a joint entity for the assets to be at risk.

For this reason, it is almost always preferable for married couples in Florida to title their joint accounts as Tenants

by Entirety.

David Novak, CFP® is a Certified Financial PlannerTM at Novak & Powell Financial Services in Pinellas County. Please note: he is not an attorney and this article should not be construed as one offering legal advice. For information about investment decisions and financial planning, email him at david@novakpowell.com.

LOVE AFTER 50: Reader Dennis Moore shares a story of serendipity Reader Dennis Moore writes: Last month you featured a story submitted by reader Jack Buettner. After reading Jack’s story, I wanted to share my own life-changing experience.

In October of 2014, I lost my wife of 47 years. I grieved her a great deal and then I accepted the path ahead was mine to face alone.

One day, my best friend called and encouraged me to attend our 50th class reunion in Oregon. I agreed to fly out and attend but didn’t think I would recognize many with a class of over 700 and this having been the first reunion I attended of the many that were held.

While there, I was invited to a cook out with about eight of us that went through grammar school together and it turned out to be a very special experience. I struck up a conversation with a classmate who I barely remembered and hadn’t seen since the 6th grade. Eventually I shared I was living in Florida and had lost my wife. Barb shared with me her own loss, that of her husband. He died five years ago and she was now spending half the year in Florida also.

Then comes the really uncanny part.

I revealed to Barb that I had brought some of my wife’s ashes with me to Oregon and had just released them at her

favorite campground on the McKenzie River. Barb couldn’t believe it - she explained she’d just gotten her relatives together to visit their family cabin on McKenzie River. Five years after her husband’s death, they also spread his ashes there. As the reunion trip came to an end, we all promised to stay in contact with each other, which Barb and I did over the next few months. In November, Barb treated her family out of Bellingham, WA and Raleigh, NC to a Caribbean cruise leaving out of Canaveral. I drove from Jacksonville to Orlando to meet her family and give Barb transportation to Sarasota while her kids flew back home.

Then Barb introduced me to her life in Sarasota, a life full of beautiful beaches and great culture. I have now also shared much of my own life in North Florida.

Since November of 2015 to present our relationship has been a blessing to both of us, as we’ve not only learned how to enjoy life together but we’ve also discovered how to have a new view on life. Having someone to share life’s challenges and rewards means everything .

The greatest lesson we’ve learned in our relationship is that we really are so blessed in life, we just don’t always see what’s ahead for us...our blessings may be right around the corner!

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Summer gardening in Florida can mean experiencing brutal heat waves so plan to do your heavy, full sun work in the early morning and late afternoon.

June in the Garden: Be sure to plan your gardening work around staying cool.

Take frequent breaks and drink lots of water. Save the middle period of the day for less strenuous tasks done in the shade: repotting, sowing seeds, etc. And as we said last month, prepare for hurricanes. Grocery stores and newspapers will be giving out tracking charts, supply list suggestions, etc. which offer great advice before a big blow comes along.

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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