Green Lawn Without the Turf Grass
Unfortunately, there is still the belief out there in suburbia that a lush green lawn with no plants, trees (or LIFE!) is what makes a great looking yard and a good neighbor. Times are changing, luckily, and the new paradigm of a good looking yard includes native, drought tolerant plants, canopy and lots of birds and butterflies. But for some, …read more
Senior Advisor Corporation
Senior Advisor Corporation – Local Business Spotlight Today’s Local Business Spotlight features Senior Advisor Corporation in Miami, Florida. Founded in 2005, the Senior Advisor Corporation is an independent brokerage firm dedicated to protecting seniors’ independence through education, advocacy and serving as a guide to helping make informed financial decisions. Since then, they have helped thousands of clients achieve financial peace …read more
WeTweet Wednesdays in South Florida!
Good morning South Florida! Time for another fun, We Tweet Wednesdays InSouthFlorida promotion. We came up and started “We Tweet Wednesdays” a few weeks ago and many loved the idea. This is how it works: The concept is easy, we each help each other reach more locals in South Florida. You help us and we do the same for you. The more people we …read more
El Rincon del Coqui and Clarabelle’s Cupcakes – ISF Cam
Okay, I’ll admit it…until last Wednesday, I had never eaten at a food truck. I know what you’re thinking: Where have I been living? In a cave? Under a rock? On a deserted island? No. I’ve been living in…wait for it…Kendall. I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I was actually kind of hesitant to eat at a food truck. …read more
Sprinkler Buddy
Sprinkler Buddy – Local Business Spotlight At InSouthFlorida.com, we love hearing of new products and services members of our community develop. We have learned of so many interesting ideas, it’s incredible to see how innovative and inventive our neighbors can be! We recently caught up with Leo D. Gaulthier III of RyRo, Inc., inventor of Sprinkler Buddy. We asked him a few questions …read more
“Raise Me Up”
Even with the power lines in view, this picture for me is a powerful reminder of the beauty that surrounds us here in south Florida. This spectacular sunset was caught by simply turning to look while stuck in traffic at a standstill on US 41. Native pines and sabal palms are the dominant plants, the sky is clear and it looks as if …read more
“Waters We”
I recently had the privilege of having lunch and a wonderful walk with southwest Florida artist Caroline Krieger Comings. We dined at her home, walked the property, and took a hike at the Billy’s Creek Filter Marsh in Fort Myers off Marsh Avenue. The project, spearheaded by Mary Rawl, filters and cleans the water that flows into Billy’s Creek, which …read more
Youth L.E.A.D. – Local Business Spotlight
Youth L.E.A.D. is a very unique nonprofit organization in Miami-Dade County, working on educating students about the impact of our food systems. Erin Healy is the Founder and CEO of Youth L.E.A.D., and here’s what she had to say about the program: ISF: How long have you been in business? YL: 2 years ISF: Tell us a little about your …read more
