Get to Know … Sam Burney
By Susan D. Brandenburg
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At age 85, Sam Burney is a local treasure. Born and raised in a house at the intersection of Orange Picker and Brady roads in Mandarin, he has many stories to...
Captain David’s Fishing Report
By David Lifka
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When winter arrives in North Florida it is often hard to believe that it is really that time of year. Weather often dictates our mindset for the season rather than the actual...
Gardening Considering our wildlife
By Lesley Arrandale
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By the end of October, beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) bushes in my backyard had been denuded of berries. The birds had been making a determined assault on them for several weeks, and when...
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Update: A newly acquired boat and safety
By Ralph Little, Flotilla 14-8
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At a recent Vessel Examination event at Mandarin Park ramp, the occasion of speaking with new boat owners raised a question. They were under the impression they must take...
Landscape watering restrictions change Nov. 6
By Teresa Monson
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Reset your sprinklers when you reset your clocks to mark the end of daylight saving time at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. The change coincides with a shift in watering restrictions across...