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Her volunteers event hometowns threat losing hearing well inconceivable, reality motivated action. national trustee since 2010, works tirelessly support mission preventions, treatments cures degenerative eye diseases. cause personal Usher syndrome, inherited causes both loss. 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California, invited dinner friend, legendary naturalist Ansel Adams. remember amazed detail tonal huge black-and-white prints hanging recalls Adams encouraged landscape developed. studied photojournalism Indiana universities. internship NewsPress brought accepted full-time 1984, 2007 pursue places unique wide-open expanse undeveloped wetlands, wooded Alva LaBelle ancient oaks dripping moss Winter months sharp vivid blue skies, brings lush greenery, warm late afternoon sunsets. Patience skill capturing side. 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MARK RENZ 50 314 Yellow Rat Snake, Photo 51 Egret Display, Meardon PEGGY FARREN Unlike Renz, Farren fell Orlando 1993, part-time job. wedding assistant, enjoyed learning Avant-Garde Images specialized Understand Photography, step-bystep instructions beginners professionals. screening instructors topic. challenging relaxing relaxing, image viewfinder gratifying. relaxation seek subject. world, sunsets, birds animals, Everglades. cameras partially automatic, easier use. suggests manual setting. possibilities effects photographs terms equipment, believes SLR single-lens reflex start. invest lenses. Farren. focal length 85 millimeters fine. wildlife, 300 millimeters. equipment polarizing filter, enhances reduces glare, tripod hold shots. writing Providence Journal, supplement articles photos. myself decisive turning copy tight deadlines, recalls. unseen 1981 photo Sanibel-Captiva Islander. tipping point, immediately struck conservation ethic islands residents. protective gem Mexico. 52 Honey duck potato plant, 53 1149 Baptist Church Mount Dora, Meardons appeared Geographic Video O, Oprah journals, newspapers purchased Photography. compelling sheer opportunities, smorgasbord inspiration. subjects roseate spoonbills burrowing owls Coral shorebirds wading beaches islands. Birds watch document unpredictability bird behavior. recommends aspiring Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Pine Sound. Get subject, predicting behaviors profession. drawn spectacular year-round subjects, engaging award-winning photography, Campbell Outdoor Photography guided safaris individual lessons. Id slow down pay composition, Campbell. subject anxious shot everything. right. openmouthed heron flight. empty-handed. Keep possible, hate somewhere all, corner. Freelance Brotak retired meteorology professor stay-at-home dad. western North Carolina, chance get. GORDON CAMPBELL northern Jersey, 54 Dunes, glories oats Pass near 55 1151 Up, Up Rohr Chuck Balloons, Dora. ROHR BALLOONS Away Explore skies father-and-son DANA MIRMAN dventure runs Brian. Balloons theyve taken balloons celebrate champagne toast. thrill simply gliding sky oldest forms travel balloon bucket lists--with bubbles. popular flights, duo tethered rides festivals aerial nuptials inflight weddings. demand soar wind grew 57 warrant expansion Dora family-owned established 1972, beyond Texas Oklahoma. adventurous traveled dads journey Balloons. freedom Chuck. Back then, guy ambition wanted. Born Colorado, Kansas child, raised. strict strong ethic, instilled quit touches, splashes dashes skimming water. land peoples champagne. --Brian joined military 101st Airborne served Korea. returned service luck boxing, trained Olympics success ring, ultimately sparring. winning boxing matches, run, sail friend Miami, aiming Alaska. boat sailing Caribbean Trinidad, odd jobs Ultimately ran boat, ignited, Chucks launched licensed Coast Guard. Eventually captain yacht member General Motors board directors. sailed During navigated vessel Lakes, Mediterranean Sea. talents limited sea, however. artistic emerged 1970s. celebrities, Johnny Carson, McMahon, Charlton Heston Jackie Gleason, self-taught artist. represented passions, metal yachts, powerboats, motorcycles filled space. art gallery. One represented, painting entitled Jonas Gerard, White House Gerald 1975 States Bicentennial. enormous painting, measuring diameter, window instead. interested aviation flying helicopters, airplanes airships Notably, airship earned prime minister Thailand. Soon, whisked Thailand fly King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Forbes richest royals. pilot examiner FAA, Chuck, experimental license built. king search highly maneuverable, seemed bill, recommended. did flight hired shipped quite honor. balloons. Almost Albuquerque flew balloons, inspired. him. born, endless source adventure. long-standing accolades awards. Top include 1980 Kool 58 59 bucket-list promotion, memorable one. Pro Balloon Championship, three-time champion Race Bahamas Illinois Champion, Champion Champion. Following footsteps, Brian, embraced passion. adventure-loving me--and taught me--to anything. single-digit born tried raised, limit, boating, diving, traveling access do. attend college 1990s graduating McKinney. lucky blessed age, upbringing sense. himself children, tries impart values apply Sharing excitement passengers best. personable goes experience, champagne, grin. 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Putnams Sons, Sept. 26.95 novel Wayne White, glimpse Smith, guide, detective Marion Doc interest. accustomed unusual stroke irresponsible, boyfriend marine biologist cautious close. chased blood-spattered, torn-apart masked axe. police arrive, cleaned. owner--an mothers--is missing. investigates, bogus charity, intent scamming elderly neighbors property, goal. sure trust, own, presses on, ignoring increasing danger searches truth. unstoppable force, plays baseball, surfs somehow bestselling books settings. Weve gotten eccentric Tomlinson, character created. honest Jackie, 1914 1108 WAYNE WHITE 315 STARGAZING ELIZABETH JOYCE 30th Moon Aquarius busy going, direction begins, horse. good, stable 1st Pisces brakes projects. review month ahead. 15th Cancer stay quo. ways. Expect one-of-a-kind experiences. February 14th Leo drama queen. Mercury retrograde, careful arguments upsets excitement, Valentines ARIES MARCH APRIL compromise--not things--and Aries. bit. 11th thumbs-up--or thumbs-down. juggle promises easy. retrograde 6th, projects stalled. Finish forward, TAURUS MAY touch someone assist youve mooning away, call. Years ball Taurus, regard price, emerge victorious. nicest, warmest romance. shadows stand GEMINI JUNE opens, conversations up. tug-of-wars regarding matters, mine yours. peacefully. lively chatter, puzzles acquaintances. long-distance friendship. Hey, knows CANCER JULY Tension high month, Cancer. assert fed Well, hide feelings, chat. closure emotional either firm, nonnegotiable rules. LEO AUGUST partying Leo, insists responsibilities. month. worry, but, game. Joint attention, overlooked. VIRGO SEPTEMBER dear Virgo. need, probably ask. listen sound Virgo advice. problematic Rest assured, cleared end. strong, and, yep, LIBRA OCTOBER urge trip, another break adventure, sweetheart, Libra. nonsense, sit lay ground Be firm buckle. February, nagging matter, irritate Libras fond confrontations, needs done, buck Personal Signs SCORPIO NOVEMBER darn intense, Scorpio usually mouth shut, conjuncts Pluto, tumbles inflexible January, right, inch. reprieve charge disorganized situations. rethink commitment. SAGITTARIUS DECEMBER siblings, son. computer well. managing resources, matters. power struggle money, possessions resources. Talk authority figure romance relationships. Someone seeing casually, secretly turbulence settle matters CAPRICORN JANUARY makeover, Capricorn. shine appearance outer charisma now, noticed. Watch upsetting retrogrades 6th. paperwork items house, phone gas tank full. 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STAGE Not Train Robbery Encore 1-9 Sunday, 530pm Wednesday-Saturday, 630pm 12-30 Wednesday Thursday, 630pm, Brutal outlaw-hero bank robbers bungle robbery Depression- era caper. 239-275-8487, semgulf.com 81 Theatre Conspiracy Relatively 3-25, Thursday-Saturday, 8pm Sunday matinee, 19, 2pm, one-act comedies four-time winner Ethan Coen, two-time nominee Elaine Woody Allen evening entertainment. 239-939-2787, artinlee.org Bluegrass 2, 2-5pm, fellow acoustic Foulds beyond. Presented Acoustic Society SWFL. Caloosa Gun 10-May Saturday, Journey Ol cowboy murder. Masterworks II 11, Under baton Guillermo Figueroa, orchestra Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture, Cordero Isula Tropical Rachmaninoff No. 239418-1500, Concert Mayfield Parade 5pm, showmanship influences lifetime immersed styles. Mentalist Dinner Show 17, Pops Pack 18, Copa Boys, Berkowitz. Miracle Mozart Leif Bjaland BIG ARTS, Schein Hall 22, multimedia presentation divinely gifted composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 82 83 write Bjaland, Shell 23, 730pm, Bassoonist Shelley Monroe Huong 30, Praised Times superb agility accuracy full-bodied, chocolatey sound, bassoonist Huang Point. 239-454-2067, shellpoint.orgconcerts Chris MacDonald Memories Elvis MacDonalds Rockin Birthday Bash Fontana, drummer. Celebration Rock-n-Roll. 239-481-4849, bbmann.pah Evening Jazz Argentine Tangos 31, 1, Bjaland. 239-4181500, Merle Haggard Kris Kristofferson 5, 700pm, legends perform favorites onenight Germain Arena. 239-4814849, bbmannpah.com SPY 5-June Inspector Henry Dijon Cold War ice. 239275-8487, Queen Leenane 7-22, Thursday-Sunday, pm, Winner Tony Awards. comic tale lonely forties manipulative aging mother, interference loving relationship motion chain leads towards terrifying dnouement. III 84 Commanday, Leonore Overture Shostakovich 5. Operatic Composers renowned operatic composers Rossini, Puccini Bizet. Sweetheart Express 12-14, strolling violinist completes romantic aboard Mystery Train. Impress Day. T. Gora 16, coolers, blankets chairs amphitheater. Gates 4pm. Tommy Emmanuel Barbara B. Mann 25, 730 Two-time Grammy Australias respected musicians, talented Martin night event. VIEW Flag 10-February 9am, Artists Artistic Collaborations. Reception 10, 17th Annual Downtown Dunedin Art 10am, meet nations showcasing sculpture, paintings, ceramics, mixed Meet artists, commission artist 561-746-6615, artfestival.com Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft inception, festival highlighted crafters enjoyable winter traditions. Visit charming streets Gorda. 561-7466615, Antique 11-12 8-9, Antiques collectibles dealers Rare items, toys, ephemera silver, porcelain, pottery sale. Door-prize drawing silver-appraisal offered, House. 20th Anniversary St. Pete Corey Area historic Avenue, shops restaurants. Admission free. 7th Miami Armands Circle ArtFest Night Party 6-10pm, Specialty bold backdrop mingle 239-768-3602, artfestfortmyers.com 10am-5pm, decorated Hundreds participate festival, entertainment childrens activities. 86 Gale Bennett 7-March Bennetts references Abstract Expressionism, Impressionism, Cubism Renaissance art. 239939-2787, 7, Siesta 9, Held Ocean Blvd. Road handmade U.S., stained glass greenmarket. 561746-6615, 8th Rotary Club Arts Fair wearable art, 239472-2155, 22nd Set Dunedins Main crowdpleaser. 26th Farmers Wednesday, 8am, Riverside Park, 239-992-2556, cityofbonitasprings.org 8am-1pm, Open-air Hall, Sanibel. 239-4772-3700, 355, mysanibel.com Historical Walking Tours Saturday 1030am, 87 90-minute history, 239945-0405, truetours.net Haunted History Tour 2nd 4th Friday, delving darker history. 239-9450405, Burroughs Living-history tour citys homes 239-337-0706, burroughshome.com Greenmarket Saturdays, Locally Grown, Caught Cultivated products. Relax music, gardening workshops. Guided Slough Daily, 930-11am 130-3pm, interpretive forest accessible boardwalk trail. See unique. 239-694-0398, leeparks.org River, Roots Ruts Marathon Person Relay, 815 Have hugged root lately Registration Trail open. 239-533-7440, rrrtrail.com Oxbow Kayak Clinic 6, basic kayaking techniques paddling, two-hour Bicycle bicyclists. 239-4722155, Garden 11am, gardeners horticulturists. Fishing enthusiasts. 88 89 Preschool Program 3-6 olds, Trees, Leaves Seeds topics butterflies, Commerce Expo am, involved Sail Power Squadron Monthly meeting, required. 239- 466-9450, Creek 13, slow-paced levels. provided binoculars, appropriate clothing wet. 239533-7440, Caloosahatchee Hickeys Trip 27, six-hour kayak paddlers begins ends Regional campground 5-mile roundtrip Calusa Blueway Creek. 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