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New happy endings: rewriting the love myth Dear Readers, It’s February - and it seems like everything you read is all about love and relationships.

Amanda Smith, Editor I found myself wanting to write about tips to keep the passion alive, crafting the perfect online dating profile, secrets to get over your ex, followed by secrets on how to get your ex back. Wait, has love really always been this complicated?

becomes more and more scarce in our to acknowledge the complexity of society, I start to panic, wondering if their own situation to me and to each other. They openly admitted all of us singletons are doomed. that they had lost the love of their While the deeply-engrained ideals of life, and a newfound romance would traditional, fairy tale love still rest never serve as a replacement for their somewhere deep inside my heart, I lost love...but that they were ok with remind myself of all the proof I have that. Happiness and companionship that true love as one exclusive story is created a new kind of love the a myth - and as our society changes, second time around. Having properly so do the ever-increasing complexities mourned and honored the loss of their partners, these widows and widowers of intimate adult relationships. turned to online dating and found partners who could understand them having been through the same thing themselves.

Then, they went on to build a different kind of love offering one another comfort, understanding and renewal.

Married for over 50 years, my grandparents have always been my most reliable example of a healthy, loving relationship.

Their love story is pretty I had seen the power of idyllic - they met, my renewal birthed from love grandfather pursued his in my own life, as I now muse, they married and see my mother and father Stay open to the magic of a new kind of love story they lived happily ever after. the happiest they have ever After having raised seven children been. Having each met what seems and spent everyday together for Thanks to the honesty and courage to be their perfect match, both are decades, they still cuddle on the of several readers who generously in happy, loving relationships that couch together, watching baseball. I shared their own love stories, have already lasted for years. Both have never seen them fight, and I’ve February’s Love and Relationships of them seem like different people all never seen them exchange a single issue offers more proof that real together - calmer, happier and more harsh word. The most conflict I’ve love comes in many forms, defying at peace. With sparkling eyes, an ever witnessed between them is my preconceived notions. “Happily ease in communicating and a deep grandmother giving him “the look” Even After,” an article on page six love evident in both couples, perhaps when he talks about politics a little of this edition, features successful the lessons they all learned from too fervently at family get-togethers. online dating love stories of widows previous relationships opened them Other than that, they’re my definition and widowers who found a second up to finding the right love for them. of a perfect couple: respect, faith, love in each other after the death of affection, and little need for material their respective spouses - partners I suppose February’s issue taught things to fill a void. in a happy marriage decades me more than any other has - about long. The story gave me much- life, love in the later years, and about As Valentine’s Day rolls around, and needed perspective on my own respecting the different ways in I am not only 30 years old and single, incomparable heartache, and a deep which we express our hearts. For all but also still hung up on my first love compassion for all the widowed who of you with a love that you share with - the same love I was missing last have courageously faced the grief of the world, thank you for the gift - and Valentine’s Day - I start to wonder losing someone you’ve shared your for all of you still searching, I won’t if I’ve missed my chance at the kind life with for 30, 40, 50 years. give up hope if you don’t. of love my grandparents have. As that lifelong bond of dedication, What made their stories so admirable Sincerely, compassion and yes - compromise - was their willingness and openness Amanda Smith

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Florida Orchestra Pops Series: A Valentine’s Pops.

The orchestra’s concert of romantic themes and love songs includes songs from Girl Crazy, West Side Story, The Music Man, Kiss Me Kate and other Broadway shows. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $15-$45. Ferguson Annie. This Tony Award- Hall, 33701. Call (727) 892-3337 or go winning musical filled with hope online to floridaorchestra.org. and optimism features all your favorite songs like Tomorrow and more. Ruth St. Pete Second Saturday Art Walk. Take in the arts Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, 33759. after hours as more than 40 galleries Tickets start at $35; (727)791-7400. including Duncan McClellan Glass and Senior Exercise. Join us for a Morean Arts Center show off their best low-impact workout focusing on work to the public. Free trolleys run strength, stamina, flexibility and throughout the city's five districts. 5 - 9 balance. $3 with a recreation card, $4 p.m. To learn more call (727)822-7872 with no card. 9 a.m. Hale Senior or visit www.stpeteartsalliance.org Activity Center, Dunedin, 34698. To learn more, call (727) 298-3299.

Rhythm Kings Orchestra Tea Dance. Exercise and Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. socialize as you dance to tunes from the This rock 'n' roll musical tells the 20s to the Swing Era. Professional story of Buddy's career, featuring songs complimentary dance lessons will be like Peggy Sue and many more. Tickets given from 1:30 - 2 p.m. $15. Tarpon are $35-$75. Capitol Theatre, 405 Springs Heritage Museum, 34689.

Cleveland St, Clearwater, 33755. To Learn more at TarponArts.org. purchase tickets, call (727) 791-7400.

Joseph and the Amazing Diana Ross. The woman who Technicolor Dreamcoat. A led The Supremes to stardom - family musical reimagining the biblical and one of the most iconic female story of Israel's favorite son Joseph, his singers of all time, Diana Ross will brothers and his coat of many colors. perform hits spanning her whole career. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. Tickets Tickets range from $58 - $175. 8 p.m. start at $35. Call (727)791-7400 or visit Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, 33755. rutheckerdhall.com For tickets, please call (727)791-7400.

Richard Marx. Experience Pickleball. Lower your blood the talent of this contemporary pressure and burn body fat and pop/rock singer, songwriter, and while playing a game with elements of Grammy Award-winning musician as tennis, badminton and ping pong. Free. he gives his fourth performance at the 9 a.m., Walter Fuller Park, St. Capitol Theatre. 405 Cleveland St., Petersburg, 33710. Call (727)893-7443. Clearwater, 33759. 8 p.m. Tickets are $44.50-$59.50 and available for USF Public Art Walking purchase at www.RuthEckerdHall.com.

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Tanya Tucker Celebrates Four Decades of Song Country legend Tanya Tucker returns to the Florida Strawberry Festival with new music, old favorites and her infamous sass.

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t was 44 years ago that Tanya Tucker first graced the Billboard country charts with her haunting rendition of Delta Dawn - an eery tale of an older woman in search of a mysterious man. Skyrocketing to stardom with a shockingly mature voice at the earnest age of 13, Tanya will greet her fans at this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City over four decades later, proving her talent has long stood the test of time.

Fresh from a four year break from the music scene, Tanya couldn’t be happier to be back on tour and returning to Plant City - a place she says, conjures divine memories.

“Oh, I experienced the work of God at the Strawberry Festival,” Tanya shares with a laugh. She recalls being too sick to perform while preparing for a Strawberry Festival appearance many years ago, and in the hopes of not disappointing her fans, she vividly remembers praying for guidance.

“I said Lord, send me a miracle,” Tanya shares, “and sure enough, Nancy and George Jones knocked on my door and found me sick as a dog. Miraculously, George offered to cover my first show, and by the second I was well enough to perform. That kind of thing never happens - it was definitely Godly.”

That musical comraderie is one of Tanya’s favorite parts of a festival with no shortage of famous headliners, including the Golden Boys Frankie Ava-

lon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell, entertaining this year’s fans on Tuesday, March 8.

With over 24 headline entertainment artists performing every year on the Wish Farms Soundstage, Strawberry Festival General Manager Paul Davis says, “We believe that with this wide variety of artists and all the other entertainment we offer, truly everyone can have a fun time at our festival.”

“I’ve definitely had a lot of good times at the Strawberry Festival,” Tanya says fondly.

“It’s one of those places you can experience a really great fan base, because our fans come, and they bring their kids, and some of them even bring their grandkids. It’s pretty cool singing to three generations.”

With fans aging anywhere from 5 to 95, Tanya may well be considered a lasting queen of country - a genre she grew to love, and shine in with the help of her own previous generation. Her late father and manager Beau Tucker was quite the country fan and is considered very instrumental in launching her career. In 2009, she honored her father by releasing My Turn, a collection of covers of country standards, all originally sang by male vocalists.

Receiving excellent critical acclaim, Tanya’s 24th studio album was one of her most personal projects, with all My Turn songs handpicked in tribute to her father.

“I picked the songs my daddy always wanted me to sing,” explains Tanya.“This is really a tribute to him, because he was

FELLOW FESTIVAL HEADLINERS: THE GOLDEN BOYS Much like Tanya Tucker, Golden Boys Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell have all had long, illustrious careers and will be entertaining fans at this year’s Strawberry Festival. See them live on Tuesday, March 8th.

With over 40 years on stage and 24 studio albums to choose from, country queen Tanya Tucker has no shortage of material nor experience to offer fans at the 2016 Florida Strawberry Festival. See her live on Friday, March 11.

with me throughout my entire career. He’s now with God above but I know he’s watching over me still and loving these songs and this record.”

With highlights including Ray Price’s Crazy Arms and Emmett Miller’s Lovesick Blues, My Turn clearly demonstrates her father’s influence on her career, but Tanya shares additional signs that revealed country music was her destiny.

“I guess it was God’s plan because country was all I ever knew,” she shares.“There was one little radio station in the little town I grew up in, in Arizona, so that’s all I heard. I don’t know, I just loved it.”

In 1974, when the influence of that little radio station and a country-music-loving father landed 15 year old Tanya on the cover of the most wellknown music magazine in the world, Tanya now admits being more than a little naive about the gravity of claiming the cover of Rolling Stone.

“At the time, I had no idea how big it was to be on the cover of Rolling Stone,” she admits.

“I was so young I had no idea.”

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er story ran with the headline, “You’re Gonna Hear From Me,” and hear from her we have. For over four decades, her sultry voice and vivacious stage presence have helped to make her one of the most admired and respected female vocalists in the country music genre, with a resume boasting two Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards, two Country Music Television (CMT) Awards and a staggering nine Grammy nominations. Recognized by CMT as one of the 40 Greatest Women in Music, Tanya has even been inducted to the Texas Music Hall of Fame.

With an awards list a mile long, Tanya represents far more than just her accolades - it’s her fiery stage presence that truly sets her apart. In a matter of minutes, she can showcase exquisite vulnerability exuding from the emotional lyrics in a number of heart-breaking ballads - and then suddenly she’s all sass - demonstrating a flirtatious and sensual side that keeps fans screaming for more.

It’s this chameleon-like emotionality that has kept Tanya

a crowd favorite so long, and among the many reasons to be excited that she has emerged from a four year hiatus.

“I’ve been enjoying my home, my three children, my horses and my animals,” Tanya says of her time off, which ended in July of 2015. “It was great to take a break, but now I’m so happy to be back out there. I’m bringing a new band, new music. Fans are really going to see me fresh.”

It’s not all novelty, Tanya assures. “I’m definitely bringing out the old favorites,” she says. “We’re gonna go on a trip down Memory Lane. There’s really too many to do in one show, I’ve already gotta plan to come back!”

See Tanya Tucker live at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11 at this year’s 11-day Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City. See a complete list of performers and purchase tickets at flstrawberryfestival.com or stop by the Amscot Main Ticket Office located at 2209 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. To purchase tickets by phone, call (813)7541996. Follow the Festival on social media: #berryfest16

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Happily Even After:

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“It’s more than just your heart that’s broken when you lose someone after almost 40 years. When I lost my wife, I felt like half of me was gone,” says 70 year old Terry Davidson.

Married for almost four decades, Terry says he grieved his wife for years before wondering if there was more to his remaining life than solitude.

“I tried online dating,” he says. “I didn’t have any expectations, so it was all very casual for me.”

It was casual, that is, until he met Jeanie Gurny.

Jeanie, a vibrant woman of 67 years has colorful streaks in her hair, and a smile that will light up any room. Much like Terry, Jeanie lost her spouse after a long happy marriage.

“We were married 45 years,” she says.

“He was the only man I had ever loved.”

At the encouragement of friends, Jeanie agreed to try online dating, but she too didn’t have high hopes. “After a certain age, you wonder if another man will ever find you attractive again,” she admits.

After a few mediocre experiences and one horrible one - Jeanie met Terry.

Weeks of emailing led to a face-to-face meeting at Applebees where the couple realized they had more in common than living in the same town.

“We had so much in common: we both had two kids, we were even from the same place - the Bronx,” he shares.

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Janice Doyle says she couldn’t be happier to have found her second husband David Lalmond online.

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“It was so nice to communicate with someone so openly again, someone who knew the compromise and commitment that a long, good marriage requires. We talked for five hours the first day.”

Two dates later, Jeanie said she felt the infamous spark, which Terry must have picked up on.

“I kissed her in the parking lot of the restuarant on the third date and the rest was history,” he says.

After a long courtship, Jeanie sold her home and says she and Terry are now “partners for life.”

Seffner resident Janice Doyle also found her second “partner for life,” David Lalmond, on an online dating site.

They too both had long, happy marriages. To successfully grow a loving bond after losing a spouse, Janice says the most important thing is to create new memories together.

“Each of us has a lifetime of memories,” she explains. “What we had to do was to create new memories, a whole new history together.”

While Janice says her priorities the second time around were much more pragmatic than romantic - she required good health, solid finances and family compatibility - she says there is still some romance. “It’s different than when you’re 20, but it’s still there,” she shares. “He brings me flowers he grew for me right in the backyard.”

Jeanie and Terry enjoy their own romance, as they often can’t stop holding hands or smiling at one another. Jeanie reassures, “Remember, even if you’ve lost, you can find love again and you can be loved again.”

Romantic Getaways: Florida’s Best B&Bs Every couple is unique - and so are Florida’s Bed & Breakfasts. Here are our picks for a romantic weekend guaranteed to make any couple fall in love all over again.

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Magnolia Plantation, Gainesville If you’re intent on showing your loved one you care, but you’re all out of ideas on how to make it happen, Magnolia Plantation may just save the day.

Originally built in 1885, this Gainesville bed and breakfast takes the guesswork out of romance with a series of packages that make even the most planning-challenged romancers look prepared. Our favorite package is The Romance Package, which includes a five-course candlelit dinner served in your room, tickets to the Hippodrome Theatre and a horse and carriage ride all through Gainesville’s historic district. The romance continues as you arrive back to your candlelit room, filled with soft music and the finishing touch - roses and champagne. In addition to the excellent packages created by Magnolia Plantation, another perk of staying here is the sprawling grounds. With a magnificent Victorian Painted Lady main house and seven restored cottages on an acre and a half of lush gardens, there’s plenty of space to wander around and dream of a time long forgotten. Visit magnoliabnb.com.

An award-winning Bed and Breakfast located in St. Petersburg’s historic district, the Dickens House is quite an aesthetic treat. This Craftsman bungalow style home was built in 1912, and retains its century-old charm thanks to artist and current owner Ed Caldwell who restored it himself; carefully balancing the old with the new by preserving things like the heart of pine staircase and coffered ceilings, while dividing the house into five guest rooms - each complete with a whirlpool tub. In addition to admiring the architecture of the Dickens House, artistic couples have all of St. Pete’s burgeoning art scene (recently voted the #1 mid-size city art scene in America) to enjoy. Explore the Fine Arts and Florida International museums, but first - visit the largest Salvador Dali collection outside of Spain at the Dali Museum in downtown St. Pete, an urban center full of smaller independent art galleries, both thrift and high-end shopping, as well as adventurous, romantic dining options for every palette.

Speaking of dining, the best part about staying at the Dickens House has more to do with the art of cooking. Not only is Ed the owner, restoration master and visionary of the place, he serves up quite the exceptional gourmet breakfast every morning - and it’s on the house. For dates, prices and availability, visit dickenshouse.com or call (727)822-8622.

For art lovers: Visit the world class Dali Museum in downtown St. Petersburg to see the largest Salvador Dali collection outside of Spain.

Henderson Park Inn by Kara Franker

For beachfront sunsets and the ultimate in romance: Henderson Park Inn Bed and Breakfast, Destin

With its breathtaking views right from your balcony at sunset, it’s no surprise the Henderson Park Inn Bed and Breakfast recently received the “Most Romantic Hotel in America” award. Situated directly on the beach in Destin, guests can enjoy panoramic views right from their room, or step out onto the beach, just a few feet away.

The Henderson Park Inn offers romance everywhere you turn, from quiet long walks out on the shore, to gorgeous Victorian-inspired furnishings decorating the property. Rest assured romance is the top priority of this adults-only inn, dedicated to providing a stress-free and inviting stay right from the moment you walk in your room. As you step into your suite - many of which feature a fireplace, a whirlpool tub and a balcony - you’ll be greeted with wine, fresh grapes and flowers, along with romantic music guaranteed to set the mood. If you’re looking for a romance, there’s no place quite like it. Visit hendersonparkinn.com, or call (888)836-1105.

For eco-friendly enthusiasts Deer Run BnB, Big Pine Key

A State of Florida Certified green lodge, this Caribbean-style eco-friendly home is tucked away in the lush native trees on the island of Big Pine Key. Miles off the highway down a private, dead-end street, you’ll almost feel as if you are a part of the environment itself by being so far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city life. What makes this place truly special are the endangered Key deer constantly roaming around the beaches and the property. They are very peaceful to be around and don’t express much fear around guests, instead, just frolicking about - only yards away. When you’re finally ready for some sights, enjoy an all-vegetarian and vegan friendly breakfast at Deer Run before chartering a dive or snorkel trip to Looe Key. You’ll also have access to kayaks or bicycles to explore the area, or charter an eco kayak nature tour. Only minutes away, you’ll find Bahia Honda State Park - one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. There’s something eco-friendly for everyone at Deer Run’s paradise where locally-sourced ingredients, endangered species and an incredible natural environment that is luscious and green. For more information and to make a reservation, visit deerrunflbb.com or call (305)872-2015.

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Work options to embrace the changing face of retirement A s life expectancy increases, so does the capital needed to support it; creating a much different vision of the future for the present-day aging American. Aptly deemed “Not Your Father’s Retirement” by some, the retirement of the future will likely be one of “less or different work” rather than no work at all. This employment middle ground offers many of the benefits of working - mental agility, financial gains - without all the demands of a fulltime gig in the rat race. For others, continuing to work allows them to hold off on drawing from their Social Security, which only increases the benefit they get later. And then there are the dreamers, who want to be their own boss, or open a small business - and finally have the capital and the time to do so. Whatever your reason, if you’re considering working after “retirement,” you’ve got plenty of options - from chasing your artistic passion to a second full-time career. Check out some of our ideas below.

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Consultant. If you’ve got decades of experience in a large industry, but you’ve always wanted to be your own boss, look into what it would take to become a consultant. Depending on your field, you may be able to draft an agreement with your current employer - as well as other companies - to work as an independent contractor on a project basis. Well before retiring, use LinkedIn to develop relationships with executives and companies who may serve as possible leads in the future. The secret to successfully making the jump from a regular job to consulting is to focus in on the key skill you offer and unique value you bring.

Tour Guide. If you’re a great storyteller, with a mind for remembering lots of random facts, a job as a tour guide may be the most fun you’ll ever have. Tours take place anywhere that attracts visitors, like points of historical interest or local breweries. Many require you to lead walking tours, so be sure you’re active enough to be on your feet all day.

Scaling back at your current job. More and more employers are offering formal and informal programs allowing retirees to phase out of work by shedding responsibilities and hours while remaining a useful part of the team. Check in with your boss or human resources department to see if this is an option for you.

Uber driver. If you’re looking for a way to meet countless people, becoming an Uber driver is a great way to do it. According to the company’s website, about a quarter of Uber drivers are over 50, with most citing flexibility as the reason for signing up. More than half of Uber drivers work 15 hours or less each week, and are free to change their hours from week to week as needed.

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Finding love after 50: Five ways to seek your soulmate

Feel like love after 50 is just too far out of your reach? They say love comes when we least expect it, but the tips below just may increase your chances...

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ebruary - the month that drives home a cultural message oh so loud and clear: romantic love makes the world go round and you’re nothing without a plus-one. While that may be a little extreme - just like the Valentine’s Day commercials themselves - February 14 may have you longing for a compatible partner that just might make life feel magical again. That task can feel even harder with age, so if you’re unsure where to even start your search, here are our picks for great places to meet your soulmate after 50.

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Online dating. If you believe finding love online is like finding a unicorn, check out our feature story full of readers’ tales of finding love - and marriage - on the internet. And they’re not the only ones - Lehman Brothers Equity Research found the over 50 segment is the fastest growing group of online daters, with sites like “Our Time” catering specifically to this demographic. Just remember: take time in creating your profile, be patient and keep an open mind; and most of all, safety first - always have your first meeting in a welllit public place.

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Community events. With age and retirement comes more free time, and getting involved with your community is a wonderful way to meet a partner of similar values. Join a community garden, attend your local farmers market, or check out Meetup.com to find other niche groups, some of which are specifically geared towards those over 50.

Or, contact local music venues and ask to volunteer as an usher or choose any

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cause to volunteer for - you never know who you’ll meet while helping out.

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Take up a hobby. Finding a soulmate can happen anywhere, but the chances go up when you meet likeminded people. Last month we featured a retiree who met great friends at his memoir writing group and we promoted a senior sailing club - specifically for singles. New Media Trend Watch USA reports, “As they age out of the work force, 67 percent of boomers plan to spend more time on their hobbies and interests, moving from a life dedicated to making money to one that is directed to spending money.”

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Tell your friends. Don’t feel like you have to go it alone; instead, just remember the famous Beatles lyrics, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” Utilizing as much of your social network as you feel comfortable with, tell people what you’re looking for. They can’t set you up if they don’t know you’re interested in finding someone. Then, when you start getting random invites to events, enthusiastically attend and keep an open mind. You’ll expand your social circle and probably have a lot of fun along the way.

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If all else fails, move to a retirement community. Florida is full of active retirement communities where other people just like you may be looking for the same thing you are. Investigate and visit local 55+ communities to find one that matches your personality and style.

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Dark Romance

Unconventional Love Stories in American Cinema

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ove defies all convention. Often weirdly beautiful, bittersweet, complicated and not at all predictable, true romance hardly ever seems to “fit the mold,” and passion has been known to kill. Defying the modern-day chick flick conception of romance, there’s a whole genre of films that explores the darker side of love, proving Hollywood can produce something other than a run-ofthe-mill romantic comedy starring Meg Ryan. Now known as “American Dark Romance,” this evolving genre includes films that offer a different view of love - one that isn’t always pretty and formulaic - and lack a happy ending guarantee.

Whether you’re a cynic, a skeptic or just enjoy the dark side, see our picks for a different kind of cinematic romance.

Vertigo, 1958. In a riveting story of terrifying passion and doomed love, Vertigo was received with mixed reviews in its day, but is now widely viewed as one of Hitchcock’s masterpieces. With almost surreal cinematography and dark undercurrents of voyeurism, madness and manipulation, this dark romantic thriller proves that sometimes “love” is unhinged obsession.

Harold and Maude, 1971. Another cult classic, this dark romantic fable tells the story of a rich young man hopelessly obsessed with death. He soon discovers what it really means to live when he falls in love with a vivacious 79-year-old woman, a true Bohemian. Equal parts gallows humor and romantic innocence, Harold and Maude dissolves the line between darkness and light along with the ones that separate people by class, gender, and age, by offering a completely different perspective on romance - one that cynics might find refreshing.

Edward Scissorhands, 1990. In this cult classic, Tim Burton proves even romance and horror can be artfully combined into a compelling love story with the right vision. An artificial man named Edward an unfinished creation with scissors for hands - is taken in by a family in suburbia and quickly falls in love with teenage daughter Kim, one of the only characters able to see past his deformities to discover his inner beauty and innocence.

Filmed locally in Lutz, Edward Scissorhands offers an epic performance by Johnny Depp, with a depth of character that defies the aesthetics of traditional beauty. The film mercilessly delivers the tenderness of humanity right alongside our unflinchingly evil tendencies.

King Kong, 1933. Sure, it’s got action and adventure, but at its heart, King Kong is a doomed romance carrying the emotional weight of any set of star-crossed lovers, complete with the universal themes of loneliness, longing, and improbable circumstances.

It’s not so much Planet of the Apes meets Jurassic Park, as Romeo and Juliet meets Frankenstein. Like Dr. Frankenstein’s monster, Kong’s very existence in the modern world is a mistake, and like Juliet, young Dwan cannot bring her lover home to mom and dad without causing an uproar. A love story that’s doomed from the outset, its untenable, absurd, and totally tragic.

List compiled by Amanda Smith, Editor.

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How to be heart smart with your shopping cart WHAT TO AVOID:

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t can often be daunting to decipher what is and isn’t considered “hearthealthy” as you wander the aisles of the grocery store. Yes, fruits and vegetables are great - it’s everything else that makes it all too easy to get confused. Yet, taking the time to learn how to incorporate a heart-healthy diet into your lifestyle can really pay off, improving your cholesterol, blood pressure and your weight.

Check out our tips below for conquering the grocery store and triumphantly achieving heart-healthy eating.

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Too much sodium. High sodium intakes have been tied to high blood pressure - a major risk factor for cardiovascular problems. The American Heart Association’s recommended target intake of less than 1,500 mg is less than what’s found in a single teaspoon of salt, so be mindful of the sodium in everything you eat.

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Products labeled with the claim, “May reduce the risk of heart disease.” In spite of sounding so simple, this statement is closely regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and the appearance of it on a product means there is actual scientific evidence deemed strong enough by the FDA to support it.

This safeguards you against having to guess which claims are actually true.

February is National Heart Health Month so make it a priority to protect yours.

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Foods with fiber. Fiber is vital to the health of the digestive system and it lowers cholesterol which in turn may decrease the risk of heart disease. A good source of fiber has at least two and a half grams of fiber, while an excellent source has five grams. Look for beans, whole grain breads, cereals, oatmeal, and products with barley in them.

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Fish containing omega-3 fats.

It’s not just the omega-3s... new research has shown it may actually be the combination of omega-3 fatty acids along with the other nutrients found in fish that lower the risk of heart attack. Fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and trout are good sources of omega fats, while still being low in saturated fat.

Trans fats. Trans fats raise your bad cholesterol and lower your good cholesterol, so eat them very sparingly. They are found in fried foods and in processed foods with a long shelf life. The term “partially hydrogenated oil” is a key indicator that the food contains trans fats.

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Saturated fat. The main dietary cause of high cholesterol, saturated fat is found in large amounts in butter, red meat and cheese made from whole milk so eat non-fat dairy products and lean red meats such as loin or round cuts. - Newswise

Stem Cell Therapy: A Defining Moment for COPD

By Cameron Kennerly

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t 5:39 a.m. on December 7 1972, Apollo 17 took a picture from 28,000 miles up, revealing the coastline of Africa and West Asia. Although this image would be officially titled “AS17-148-22727,” due to its appearance and size, it continues to be known as The Blue Marble. Upon release, its significance was felt immediately. Not only did it mark the first time humanity could see itself at such a scale, but it changed our vision of our universe and place within it.

Recently, a similar discovery was made - a discovery in stem cell therapy that has the capacity to shift the way we see lung disease forever.

Today more than 600 million people suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worldwide, and that number is expected to rise. As an incurable disease, COPD is often fatal, with treatment options limited to inhalers that work to alleviate symptoms, but fail to promote healing in the lungs themselves.

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Recently, the medical community has been turned upside down with the breakthrough of stem cell therapy.

The Lung Institute (lunginstitute.com) in particular, specializes in treating lung disease and has established itself as a leading figure by publishing the first white paper of its kind. In a field where information of this scope (encompassing 100 patients) has never been seen, this is a remarkable first.

Where there was once a lack of published work showing the effects of stem cell therapy on COPD, the Lung Institute has broken new ground with its findings. They discovered that within three months of treatment, 84 percent of patients found their quality of life had improved. The average improvement for the group was 35 percent. Additionally, 48 percent of the 25 patients tested for pulmonary function saw an increase of over 10 percent, with an average improvement of 16 percent over their pre-treatment test results.This discovery could change lives significantly.

As a result of this research, stem cell therapy may be able to meaning-

The Blue Marble, a famous photograph of the Earth, taken on December 7, 1972 by the crew of the Apollo 17 spacecraft, this iconic image marks the first time humanity could see itself at such a scale; a defining moment much like the discovery of stem cell therapy.

fully change the quality of life forthose suffering from COPD. As with The Blue Marble, this revelation may represent the dawning of a new age in medicine; a new approach to confronting COPD. In a world where change means progress, this could be a remarkable discovery benefitting not only future generations, but ours as well.

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To boost sex appeal, buy a dog

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ogs and cats are increasingly seen as being a crucial member of a traditional family, but aside from the companionship and love you receive from your pet… can they also make you appear sexier?

Many men and women agree that caring for a dog can be attractive in a potential partner, and new research published in Anthrozoös: A Multidisciplinary Journal of the Interactions of People and Animals supports this.

In collaboration with the pet store chain PetSmart, the researchers recruited 1,210 single pet owners through the online dating service Match. com. In the pool of participants, 60% were women and 40% were men; 72% were dog owners and 42% cat owners.

The subjects took a

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21-question online survey about how pets entered into their dating lives and 35% percent of women and 26% of men said they had been more attracted to someone because they owned a pet.

Cat owners may feel a little disgruntled by the results of the survey with dogs serving more commonly as social barometers in the dating arena than cats did - dogs

won 500 of the 600 votes for the sexiest pet a guy could own.

Author of the recently published article ‘The Roles of Pet Dogs and Cats in Human Courtship and Dating’ Peter Gray, said: “The direction of these patterns in results was toward cats being exploited less often than dogs as “social tools” in the dating world.”

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Real Stuff Offers Real Benefits F

ew foods claim the health benefits that extra virgin olive oil does, protecting everything from your heart to your brain. With a recent 60 Minutes special exposing the importance of finding an olive oil distributor you can trust, Tampa Bay area residents can rest assured that Joe and Son’s Olive Oils, a local specialty shop, only buys from the best - Veronica Foods.

A Joe and Son’s Olive Oils employee explains the difference: “Veronica Foods olive oil is the best - the highest quality available. I’ve bought olive oil from other parts of the country and to be honest, I’ve actually had to throw it away.” Evidently, Veronica Foods is “the best” for a reason: the company requires their product to be chemically tested and certified as 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil before shipping to retail stores like Joe and Son’s. Now that you’ve found the real thing, here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Helps Lower Your “Bad” Cholesterol Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), the

“bad cholesterol,” transports and deposits cholesterol in the tissues and arteries, eventually causing plaque to block the artery. Monounsaturated fats such as those found in olive oil can lower LDL, thus protecting against atherosclerosis.

Helps Lower Your Blood Pressure and Protect from Oxidative Damage Several studies including different age groups, and a large number of participants, report that the consumption of olive oil is related to a decrease in blood pressure, and its polyphenols and oleic acid offer protection from aging.

Help Prevent Cancer Recent research reviews published by the University of Athens found that higher rates of olive oil consumption correlate to lower odds of having any type of cancer. Another review of 25 epidemiological studies concluded that “preferring olive oil to other added lipids, particularly those rich in saturated fats, decreases risk of upper digestive

and respiratory tract neoplasms, breast, colorectal and other cancer sites.”

against the progression of cognitive decline that is associated with aging.

Help Cognitive Function Better known for its protection against heart disease and cancer, olive oil may also protect your brain. An emerging amount of research is focused on the effect of olive oil on cognitive function and, specifically, its protective benefits

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Get Tech Savvy: 2016 Guide to Technology February: Make the mundane a little bit easier T

he promise of technology is that it will help us save time and hassle while greatly improving our lives.

But too often for those of us who didn’t grow up downloading, streaming and LOL-ing, tech ends up being an exercise in patience, perseverance and, at times, anger management.

The good news is, we’re here to help.

Each month in 2016, we’ll choose a topic and feature a new selection of tech - gadgets, apps, devices - designed to improve your life in a myriad of ways - and only those products that lives up to their claims. This month, let’s smooth out the wrinkles in your daily routine by using tech products to streamline some of your more mundane activities. The focus is on making your life easier - helping you live smarter one touch, click or command at a time.

Stop wasting time searching for misplaced items, thanks to the Tile tracker.

Never lose your wallet again The Tile tracker If you’re prone to setting things down and then forgetting where you put them, the new Tile tracker will make your life a whole lot easier. Attach the wireless Tile to your wallet or keys, install the app on your smartphone, and if the wallet or keys are lost, open the app and prompt it to make the Tile tracker on your keys or wallet beep. If you can’t find your phone, no worries - press the button on the Tile attached to your keys and Tile can make your phone beep, too (thetileapp.com; $25).

Save the environment (and save money on your electric bill) EcoBee 3 Wi-Fi Thermostat For those looking for an easy way to live greener, this smart thermostat with wifi technology makes environmental - and financial sense. With intelligent sensors that signal when someone enters or exits the room, the EcoBee 3 adjusts the temperature to make it comfortable when the room is inhabited and when no one is around, this intelligent device adjusts the temperature to maximize your home’s energy efficiency, therefore lowering your heating and cooling costs by an estimated hundreds of dollars per year (ecobee.com; $249).

Sit back and put your feet up while the iRobot Roomba cleans the floors for you.

Why do it yourself? Just buy a robot. iRobot Roomba 650 If cleaning the floors leaves you with an aching back, hire a robot instead.

The Roomba 650 Vacuum Cleaning Robot provides a thorough clean, all at the push of a button. It’s especially amazing at picking up pet hair and it even allows you to schedule cleaning times so it can work while you’re out of the house. iRobot has more expensive models, but the 650 is just fine (irobot. com; pricing starts at $400). -AARP

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For years, Glasser had an active life in Florida - working part time and making friends - before his declining memory no longer allowed him to live independently. Suddenly facing the tough decision of choosing an assisted living facility, Kaplan says the family ultimately agreed to honor his request to stay in Florida. “It’s not easy for me to be so far away from him,” she says. “But we made the decision for him to stay in his environment.”

Kaplan is among a rising number of people who live a significant distance away from ailing residents, making caring for aging parents while juggling the demands of full-time employment and raising children seem like an impossible challenge. But even if they are unable to provide daily support in person, they can still be involved in lifesaving care, thanks to planning, technology and eliciting the help of the whole community.

Caring from afar To manage all of her father’s medical needs from afar, Kaplan decided to hire Judy Uzzi, a local geriatric care manager responsible for overseeing Glasser’s medical needs. A licensed social worker, Uzzi takes Glasser to all his medical appointments, and has permission to speak to his doctors about his care. Uzzi says she serves countless ill and aging Florida residents with families out of state - explaining that many long-distance caregivers realize that aging loved ones may find moving too difficult, and finding a whole new medical team can be quite disruptive. Comfort and continuity are key considerations in the decision to stay put.

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Providing emotional support “There’s a strong and natural tendency to want parents nearby as they get older,” says Gary Barg, author of The Fearless Caregiver, but there are ways to still be there emotionally for your mom or dad if they decide to stay where they feel comfortable. One of the best ways to give your emotional love and support is to stay in touch. Try sending your loved one digital movies of yourself, photos of the family and handwritten cards that show you care. Set aside a time each day or week for phone calls with your loved one to keep the family connection strong. While long-distance familial support is great, there’s nothing quite like in-person social support, so don’t hesitate to ask your loved one’s local friends to help. Stay in touch with family and neighbors and if possible, ask them to regularly drop by your loved one’s house, just to check in.

Don’t forget to take care of you With all the planning, decisions, and tendencies towards guilt and worry, you may begin to feel you need a little care yourself. Support groups are available online and in community settings where people support one another through a difficult and delicate situation.

Kaplan admits that her and her brothers constantly reevaluate the decision to keep their father in Florida. “It is stressful questioning our decision and secondguessing whether we made the right one,” she says. “But we know he’s happy where he is and that’s very important.”

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A Legendary Love: Experience the mystery of South Florida’s Coral Castle T

hey say Ed Leedskalnin always worked at night - and he always worked alone. With only the moon, the stars and bittersweet memories of his lost love to keep him company, the mythical Edward Leedskalnin spent nearly three decades of his life toiling away at his somewhat bizarre quest to build a testimony in Homestead, FL to his long lost love, Agnes Scuffs. Ten years his junior, 16 year old Agnes broke Ed’s heart in 1913 when she broke off their engagement just one day before the wedding.

To say Ed never got over it, would be a massive understatement - about as massive as the astonishing 1,100 ton coral rock monument he built - singlehandedly - as a testament to his undying love. This five foot, 100 pound man somehow erected and hand carved elaborate coral walls - each weighing 125 lbs. per cubic foot - to create a mysterious masterpiece that has baffled scientists, engineers and historians for decades. Coral Castle is more than just a few rocks creatively assembled, it’s an unbelievable engineering feat. With a nine ton gate, a Polaris telescope, and the world’s only Sundial with the seasons,

Ed’s Coral Castle has been compared to everything from the Egyptian pyramids to Stonehenge, demonstrating its ingenuity and fabled creation fueled by love.

“The castle took Ed 28 years to perfect,” shares Laura Maye, Coral Castle’s director of management, marketing and sales. “His determination shows us just how much he loved his ‘Sweet Sixteen,’ and 92 years later,

scientists, engineers and scholars continue to be amazed at how he did it all!”

Maye says the Castle welcomes guests year round, but visitors have a special opportunity this Valentine’s Day when Coral Castle hosts a unique complimentary vow renewal ceremony with paid admission.

“We want guests to come celebrate their own love,” Maye explains. “Come

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Guests who renew their vows on February 14 will also receive a beautiful Coral Castle parchment certificate and two chocolate strawberries, followed by a guided tour of Coral Castle revealing some of the history and the science behind this amazing feat.

The Castle also shows a short film expounding on some of its mysteries and divulging plenty of the secrets of its lovesick creator, Ed Leedskalnin.

Documented by the History Channel, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, Ancient Aliens, Univision, and BBC, Coral Castle’s infamy only seems to grow.

“Most people don’t know this, but Billy Idol wrote his famous song Sweet Sixteen about Coral Castle,” Maye reveals.

Now that’s legendary.

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So much to love at The Florida Orchestra in February

By Kelly Smith Pianist Shai Wosner returns for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4

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Just like Beethoven with The Florida Orchestra. In fact, there are lots of concerts to love in February, from a special FINAL FANTASY® video game show to A Valentine’s Pops to Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. And just like chocolate, you can never get enough. Here are the sweetest picks: Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY® (Feb. 6): Featuring one of the most popular video game franchises ever, your favorite characters come to life on the big screen as the orchestra performs live, under the direction of Grammy winner Arnie Roth at the Mahaffey Theater.

One night only! Tickets start at $25.

A Valentine’s Pops (Feb. 12-14): Date night! Take your sweetie to a night of romantic music from The Beatles, Love Story, West Side Story and even Star Wars. All with Stuart Malinaconducting and playing piano, and Maren Weinberger on vocals.

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Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 (Feb. 19-20): Popular pianist Shai Wosner returns for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, as Michael Francis conducts this Tampa Bay

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Ravel & Brahms (Feb. 26-28): Michael Francis is joined by pianist Javier Perianes for his TFO debut on Ravel’s jazzinfused Piano Concerto in G Major.

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Tinseltown Talks: Doris Day: Still an Animal’s Best Friend

By Nick Thomas A hugely popular singer and actress throughout the 50s and 60s, Doris Day first became interested in animal issues on the set of a 1956 Alfred Hitchcock film.

“One of my first profound experiences working with animals in my films was in Morocco on the set of ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much,’” recalled Ms. Day from her long-time Carmel, Calif., home.

“I was never one to make waves when working on my films,” she says. “But was appalled at the condition of the local animals used in this film and refused to continue until we made sure they were all well-fed, well-treated, and happy.”

It was a moment, she recalls, when she realized her fame could help improve animals’ lives.

“Someone once said that you can use your celebrity status either to get a good table at a restaurant or to do something meaningful to help improve the world.

I believe we all – not just celebrities – have a responsibility to do the latter, however that may be.”

So in 1978, she founded the Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF), initially a small grassroots organization.

“Since evolving into a grant-giving charity, we’ve been able to have a much greater impact on both a local and national level, supporting programs and other non-profit organizations that share our vision. It’s all there on our website, www.ddaf.org.”

The Foundation, however, isn’t restricted to helping pets and came to the aid of stranded baby sea lions along the California coast early last year.

“Marine rescue organizations were scrambling to rescue, house, feed, and rehabilitate them until they were strong enough to be released back into the ocean,” she recalled. “It was a dire situation, but DDAF was able to provide the necessary funding to these organizations and help save those precious babies.”

Day, who turns 94 in April, still takes an active role in the Foundation.

“I make it a priority to stay on top of all DDAF activities. We have a very small, caring staff and Board of Directors so that donations go directly to help the animals instead of administrative expenses. My wonderful group keeps me apprised of all the grants we are considering, the donations we receive, and the ‘happy endings’ reports from our grantees.”

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Doris Day is dedicated to her furry friends.

While her big screen presence declined after the 60s, Day had no regrets bidding farewell to Hollywood.

“I enjoyed my career and had a great time working in Hollywood,” she recalled. “But after decades of non-stop films, recordings and television, the time seemed right to start a new chapter - concentrating on my animal welfare work.”

But fans from her Hollywood days still keep in touch.

“I’ve been blessed with good health and keep busy with the Foundation and going through all the mail that comes in, especially around the holidays. I get such lovely letters from all over the world, including from young people whose parents and grandparents introduced them to my films and music. I’m floored when they tell me how much my work has meant to them – let alone that they even know who I am!”

Over the years, many animals have passed through the Day household and several still call it home.

“I currently have several cats and three dogs, fewer than I’m used to. I can’t even think about all of the sweet four-leggers I’ve lost over the years. But I always say, although they can never be replaced, the best way to honor their memory is to save another life from the shelter. My current crew is keeping me on my toes and laughing at their antics – I don’t know what I’d do without them.”

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 600 magazines and newspapers. Follow @TinseltownTalks.

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Pickleball – The Unofficial Sport of RVers February’s Reader Contribution Challenge: of pickleAN EVERYDAY HERO E verball?heard If you are retired, a baby-boomer or you drive an RV, chances are you have! With over 3,600 locations and 150,000 players, pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. In fact, pickleball is so wildly popular, it has been adopted as the unofficial sport of RVers everywhere.

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis.

Played with an oversized paddle and plastic ball, pickleball is great exercise and perfect for every level of athleticism.

Donna Christiansen, President of the Pickleball Club in the Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort in Casa Grande, Arizona, boasts the sport as having the largest membership at the Club.

“Those who say that we’re in a time when there are no heroes, they just don’t know where to look.”

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S “We have 32 courts and over 800 players. It’s great for seniors,” says Christiansen. “It’s easy to learn and you can instantly play. Plus, it’s very social.”

How did pickleball, the backyard pastime created by two dads to entertain bored children, evolve into a sport with so many passionate followers and win the hearts of the RV community?

“The rules are simple, and it’s fun for all ages and skill levels. It’s a unique, multigenerational game,” says Rusty Howes of

www.PickleballChannel. com, the sport’s premiere media outlet, dedicated to providing professional online videos and content for pickleball players and organizations nationwide.

“I’ve seen 20-year-olds playing with 70-yearolds. How many sports can you say that about?”

Interested in a friendly game with fellow RVers or participating in a national tournament? Learn more about Pickleball online at www.

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upernatural powers, elaborate costumes and monster adversaries these are the marks of a comic book hero.

But what does an everyday hero look like? A project called “Heroic Imagination” explains that everyday heroes are people defined by their virtues. They transform compassion (a personal virtue) into heroic action (a civic virtue), and in doing so, they put their best selves forward in service to humanity. Maybe not as glamorous as driving around in a Batmobile, but perhaps just as important.

“In our world of big names, our true heroes tend to be anonymous. In this life of illusion and quasi-illusion, the person of solid virtues who can be admired for something more substantial than his well-knowness often proves to be the unsung hero.”

-Daniel Boorstin

The event of being moved by the extraordinary acts or qualities of an ordinary person - an everyday hero - can cause us to aspire to be greater or kinder ourselves. In that spirit, we’d like to know: At any point in your life, were you influenced by the virtuous acts of an everyday hero? Who was he/ she? How did the relationship compel you to examine your own life?

With “Everyday Hero” as the subject line, email an essay or response to editor@lifestylesafter50.com for a chance to be published in next month’s issue!

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Keeping Newtown Alive

Newton Conservation Historic District Project strives to preserve and celebrate legendary African-American community in Sarasota

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lack History Month is, above all, a celebration of the massive achievements

by African Americans - and a recognition of the central role they played in U.S. history. The only catch with history is, if you don’t preserve it, there’s no celebrating it - or learning from its perils and successes.

That was exactly the pitch passionate Sarasota residents made to their local government, leading to a $50,000 city-funded initiative - The Newtown Conservation Historic District Project - dedicated to highlighting the history of an AfricanAmerican enclave in Sarasota with beginnings dating back an entire century.

Newtown’s beginnings can be traced back to 1914, when it evolved out of the growth of Sarasota’s oldest African-American community, the Rosemary District. From the early years through the 1940s, the street now known as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way was the flourishing heart of the then segregated Newtown, but decades of disinvestment and capital flight - along with a concentration of government subsidized housing - have devastated the area, causing the slow, painful demise of the once-thriving Newtown community.

Rather than watching its memories disappear right along with it, a team of mostly volun-

teers are executing a protective homage, conducting intricate research and personal interviews to piece together a comprehensive account of Newtown’s rich history. Members of the research team include an architectural historian, an ethno-historian, retired professor and cultural anthropologist Rosalind Howard, as well as Sarasota native, historian and project manager Vickie Oldham. The completed project will produce a report documenting Newtown’s 100 years of history and culture, oral history recordings from residents, a map of district boundaries and a walking tour of Newtown.

The passionate leader who many believe has been the project’s visionary and its fire, Oldham says next to mentoring young people, this is the most important work of her career.

“This is truly my legacy,” she says. “Up until now, Newtown’s history has only been available in fragments - a local art gallery had some history, you could learn a little at a cultural resource center - there’s really no single repository of primary and secondary source accounts in one cohesive document - until now. It’s huge and it’s history in the making. I’m a native and a lover of history, and now I get to use every communications tool available to share the history of Newtown in a project that will long outlive me.”

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The Voices of a Village: Those interviewed for The Newtown Conservation Historic Project reported feeling a deep sense of pride knowing their shared memories will aid the Project in serving generations to come. (pictured: Dorothye Smith)

monuments, a website and a mobile app that can be used to hear oral accounts of Newtown seniors Oldham interviewed, she says the ultimate goal of the The Newtown Conservation Historic District Project is to share the strong values of courage, determination, selfsufficiency and commitment to community demonstrated by the residents of a segregated section of Sarasota without access to most of the resources of the larger city.

“I interviewed about 40 Newtown residents and pioneers, and it was transformative to see how close-knit they all were,” Oldham reveals. “I had long-known Newtown operated under a village concept in order to make the best use of the limited resource access they had, but I never fully understood the potency of their treasured values. Experiencing the history myself, sitting within inches of the people who lived it, taught me the unrivaled power of individual personal stories to demonstrate the sacrifice, strength and spirit required to live for something greater than oneself.

Honestly, it made me want to be a better person.”

Retired University of Central Florida professor and cultural anthropologist Rosalind Howard explains that the pride Newtown’s older generation feels in sharing their stories stems from how demonstrative they are in revealing Newtown’s strong moral values and ethics to present-day Americans.

“As I compile the interviews collected by Vickie, the common theme is the pride interviewees feel in sharing their stories of enduring the struggles of segregation, courageously starting their own businesses to build a self-sufficient community, and fearlessly fighting for civil rights,” Howard says.

“Many of them actually admit to desiring a return of those village values of community co-

Project manager Vickie Oldham interviews Newtown entrepreneur and local NAACP member Fannie McDugle, collecting an oral account of Newtown’s past.

hesion, strong religious values, shared ideologies and a work ethic and motivation sourced from an emotional desire to honor the unity of Newtown.”

From former community hairdressers, to Newtown migrants like the ever-outspoken Jesse Johnson who, at his mother’s insistence, left Georgia for Sarasota to avoid being lynched, citizens of Newtown remember feeling a strong sense of unified identity and the power to move mountains together.

“It was definitely an ‘us against the world’ mentality - and that’s because it was,” Howard states. “They were fighting for their rights, they were fighting just to survive.

Banding together like that has a powerful effect on the psyche and allows for people to do tremendous things.”

That hard work and dedication - and its resulting accomplishments - are exactly what Howard sees as the greater message the Newtown Conservation Historic Project has a chance to impart.

“Overwhelmingly, my assessment of the interviews is that participants want to con-

vey the presence and the power of communal values and morality,” Howard says. “In contemporary society, there is a very prevalent conception of African-Americans as lazy, jobless welfare abusers with no work ethic or motivation. By documenting the ingenuity and achievements of enclaves like Newtown - feats accomplished by intrinsic motivation, pride and political involvement - we as a country are forced to rewrite the story.”

Howard doesn’t expect a Newtown revival, but rather a reconstruction of the perception.

“This idea that there is a history that has been untold may help facilitate a subtle shift in the perceived values of African Americans as a whole,” Howard hopes. “It will not only change how others see us, and how the history books see us, but perhaps it will change how we see ourselves.”

Sarasota’s Newtown Conservation Historic Project should be completed by Summer 2016. Find them on Facebook at Newtown Conservation Historic District and follow them on Twitter @newtown_dream.

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“We’ve wanted to explore this part of Europe for a long time,” Kathy shares.

“This cruise has everything we wanted and more.”

With beautiful Panorama stateroom windows that slide down to reveal the beauty of two historic rivers, the views on the cruise are said to be incredibly gorgeous - especially during spring’s arrival in the Netherlands and the Keukenhof Gardens at the peak of tulip season.

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Lovely canals grace Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Alive in Lucerne, Switzerland with all its Alpine Splendor.

Onboard meals include a variety of international cuisines, and all dinners are four course meals served with complimentary regional wines and beer. The heated swimming pool even transforms into a cinema in the evening.

Best of all, Mayflower Tours will take Kathy and Bill to the airport right from their home, bringing them back home at the end of an 11 day tour.

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Being active can boost your feel-good endorphins. The most important thing is to pick an activity that you enjoy.”

Embracing the mantra “Love how you move” means you get to flush the motto “no pain, no gain.” If your 2016 resolutions include exercising for improved health and stress management, get ready to fall in love with being active. Finding your fitness passion is all about considering your personality and fitness goals - then letting yourself love how you move.

If you’re an introvert, swimming laps, jogging, biking, lifting weights or exercising on a treadmill may be comfortable fitness choices for you. If dance is your passion, try swirling across the floor in a Zumba, Nia or ballet class.

And of course, for the super-competitive, dedicating yourself to a sport can ignite your love to move, score and win.

Consistency is key, so it’s vital to discover your personal favorite stickwith-it way(s) to be active. Exercising with a friend or group helps sustain the commitment for many people, who look forward to spending time together while getting their workout in.

Finding your best match may be as simple as a walk in the park, literally.

A brisk 30-minute walk, five times a week, attains the goal of 150 minutes of aerobic activity, as recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services. However, if your stress manifests mentally and physically, choose an activity that engages your mind, spirit and body, like martial arts, yoga or the cardio-dance workout known as Nia. Described by founders as a dance

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Longboat Key resident, author and Nia instructor Gail Condrick says she is a “conscious movement expert,” having practiced Nia for 19 years.

“Nia is non-competitive and adaptable for everybody,” she says. “Students who identify discomfort when class begins are stunned, happily, when the pain is decreased, or gone, by the end of class.”

Much like love, finding your perfect exercise activity may happen when you least expect it - so be willing to put yourself out there and keep an open mind - who knows just what you’ll find.

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