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It’s been said that Rebecca Copenhaver bloomed where she was planted. But recently, she was forced by Hurricane Ian's destruction to transplant herself. Becky’s Garden Shoppe, formerly next to Powell’s Nursery on Elliott Street, is now at 124 Cross Street in Punta Gorda where the PG Social House used to operate.

The Beyond Ourselves club, a community service organization of the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, has been putting on The Share the Love for the Kids Home Tour for the last 11 years. This annual event has raised more than $558,000, with the proceeds donated to various local charities which serve Charlotte County children in need. The next home tour will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 4. Local homeowners are generously opening their beautiful homes for this worthy cause.

Home trends come and go. Today's must-have items tend to become tomorrow's outdated features in the blink of an eye. Homeowners who plan to stay in their current homes for years to come needn't prioritize modern trends over personal preferences. However, homeowners looking to sell their homes can consider these favored features to increase their properties' appeal to modern buyers.

Whether you are feeding friends or just looking to fuel your immediate family these two recipes are crowd pleasures. Add a touch of delicious decadence to brunch with this Sunchokes and Potato Quiche by New York Times best-selling cookbook author and founder of @PreppyKitchen, John Kanell, a flavor-forward way to bring everyone together and make entertaining eggstra special. You can have it all with a homemade crust and veggie-loaded filling by starting with the simple crack of an egg.

Southwest Florida recently experienced the most powerful and devastating hurricane in our history. We have all been working tirelessly to restore our lives to normalcy, but it has definitely been a challenge. We were just trying to adjust to loss and lifestyle changes with the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of us continue to be overwhelmed with the financial challenges of inflation like we haven’t experienced since the 1980s.

The beginning of every new year comes with resolutions and plans for behavior change. Often the quest to improve health behaviors, such as losing weight, increasing physical activity or quitting tobacco is short-lived. Estimates vary, but by some accounts, as many as 80 percent of people fail to meet their resolution by mid-February. One study followed 200 people with New Year’s resolutions and reported that 81 percent of them failed to maintain their health behaviors after two years.

JAN. 12 "Suckers" By Debra Keirce The "Then and Now" exhibit by three women who travel to different venues as Artists Painting Stories will feature paintings in oils, pastels and watercolors ranging from 2 to 20 inches inches as well as 3D work on pedestals and prints. Denise Horne-Kaplan, Debra Keirce and Brenda Dale Morgan will bring a guest artist, Brenda Berdnik. The opening reception will be Jan.19 in the Goff Gallery and the exhibit will continue through Feb.

One of my favorite things to do on a quiet weekend morning is to slip downstairs and enjoy a cup of tea and a book before anyone else is awake, snuggled up in my favorite blanket (even if it is a rare occurrence). I’m a big fan of throw blankets, though many of us tend to think of them as a utility item rather than a decor object. They can easily cozy up a sofa and dress up a design.

Work spaces should ideally be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. With many workers now working from home, finding ample space may be a challenge. Children also need a place to do homework and creative hobbies. Small workspaces can be the ideal solution. Here are some top tips to create areas that allow ample space for work. 1. Incorporate glass and mirrors. Mirrors and glass can help make small spaces visually open and airy. 2. Consider built-ins.

Unfiltered is an adjective defined as not having been toned down, censored, or edited, according to the Collins English Dictionary, This definition is prominently displayed on the front door of Unfiltered Punta Gorda — a bohemian style coffee house and artistic marketplace located downtown. Geanie Folder, of Bartow, created the whimsical retail chain called Unfiltered by drawing on her childhood experiences. The first store is in Bartow and the third is coming soon to Lakeland.