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09/18/2026 · Fort Myers Beach

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Oatman, Arizona: The Road Trip Where the Traffic Has Hooves

Take the old Route 66 into Oatman for a half-day escape of desert views, wooden sidewalks, questionable roadside souvenirs, and burros that have absolutely no respect for pedestrian right-of-way.

09/18/2026
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Move It Monday

The Step-Up: One Stair, Surprisingly Serious Leg Strength

A single stair can train your legs, balance, and hip strength without turning your living room into a fitness warehouse. Here’s how to do step-ups so your working leg does the work—not the leg sneakily waiting below.

09/18/2026

From Scratch

The Crispy-Skin Chicken Trick That Makes a Skillet Supper Feel Expensive

Buy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and give them one thing they desperately need: time in a dry, cold skillet. The result is crackling skin, juicy meat, and a pan sauce that tastes like you planned ahead.

09/18/2026

The Workshop

Build a Small Dovetail Tray With a $15 Backsaw

A four-corner tray is the ideal dovetail practice project: useful, inexpensive, and small enough that mistakes don’t become furniture. Here’s how to cut the joint by hand without needing a shop full of expensive machinery.

09/18/2026

Tight Lines

The Outgoing Tide Is Ringing the Dinner Bell

Redfish are sliding into shallow tidal creeks, and the fish are not waiting for a fancy presentation. Find the first moving water, put a shrimp where it can’t escape, and hold on.

09/18/2026

Off the Path

The Smokies’ Best “Just One More Mile” Trail: Alum Cave

Alum Cave Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park starts as a damp, shady creek walk and turns into a cliffside hike with a view big enough to make you forget your knees. Go to the bluffs for a family-sized adventure—or keep climbing if you enjoy arguing with gravity.

09/18/2026

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New Storm Surge Zones

New Storm Surge Zones | North Miami, FL New Storm Surge Zones Miami-Dade County has redefined areas that should plan for evacuation. A storm surge planning zones is an area that could potentially be affected by a storm surge of 1.5 feet or higher. Residents may have to evacuate or "shelter-in-place" depending upon the projected track and storm surge. To find out if you live in a storm surge planning zone, enter you address at the GIS website. American Red Cross Evacuation Centers: Miami-Dade County and the American Red Cross will designate public evacuation centers to open based on the storm’s strength and projected impact area. If you fell that your home is not safe or if you live in an evacuation zone, plan to evacuate. A public shelter is a last resort. Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program (E&EAP): Miami-Dade County offers the Emergency Evacuation Program to all residents of the County that have special needs. In order to receive assistance during an emergency, residents must register with the county prior to hurricane season. Additional information can be found at the Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP). Please register online. Emergency Evacuation Bus Pick-Up Sites: Miami-Dade Transit will activate specific bus pick up sites during an emergency evacuation. The pick-up site and buses will have signs that read "Emergency Evacuation". Emergency Evacuation Pick-up Sites (PDF) Evacuation Zones: Any and all property located east of Biscayne Boulevard (US1) in North Miami falls within a designated evacuation zone, as determined by Miami-Dade County. It is recommended that residents of this area evacuate should a storm threaten our area. Depending upon the strength of the storm such an evacuation may be mandatory.

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Panama City Commission to Meet April 16th: Public Invited

City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 16, 2024 6:00 PM City Hall Commission Chambers 123 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 Join us for the regular meeting of the Panama City Commission. This meeting will cover various city matters, including updates on ongoing projects, departmental reports, and any proposed ordinances or resolutions. Public comment will be welcomed from residents during the designated portion of the agenda. Agendas will be posted prior to the meeting on the city's website.

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Online Bid Submissions City of Mary Esther has partnered with OpenBids – an online marketplace connecting local governments with an extensive network of suppliers nationwide. OpenBids is open and accessible to all businesses. OpenBids provides instant access to RFPs, bids, quotes, and other opportunities with the City of Mary Esther. By registering for a complimentary account with OpenBids, you get Instant Access to bids for the City of Mary Esther. Your free account provides: Instant access to all bids and quotes for the City of Mary Esther City of Mary Esther notifications are sent to your inbox automatically The ability to quickly view the contractual terms and scope of work All the forms and documents you need are in one place Click here to visit open bid opportunities. To register with OpenBids, please click this link for more information.

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