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Who’s Afraid of Vibrio Vulnificus?

Breaking down the myths of Vibrio Vulnificus, so you can relax in the water With one death so far in 2013 in Lee County from Vibrio vulnificus and a lot of media attention, most people think they have two choi...
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Thanksgiving Race: Tale of Two Turkeys

This year the Thanksgiving race day drama isn’t being provided by your crazy aunt Pam and her slew of ex-husbands. Nor is it coming from your in-laws. Believe it or not, it’s being brought to you courtesy of yo...
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Fastest Thing on Two Heels

The Stiletto Sprint is approaching, here's how to sprint in style Next week, hundreds of stiletto-clad feet will rush down Third Street South in a sea of blazing pink glory. No, it’s not a mega-sale at Sak’s. ...
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Road Rules: Can’t we all just get along?

Out on the open road, it can sometimes seem like the only kind of waving you do involves just your middle finger. Motorists and cyclists are supposed to share the road, especially since Florida law recognizes a...
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Pay to Play – Captiva Triathlon

If you want to be eligible for top prizes at some local events, it will cost you. When Julia Wreski, a local triathlete and mother of four, crossed the finish line at Sunday’s Galloway Captiva Sprint Triathlon...
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4 Top Spas for SWFL Athletes

The first known use of the word "spa" was in the early 1600s and referred specifically to a hot mineral spring in Spa, Belgium. 400 years later, the term has grown to include any and all facilities that tend to...
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FN’s Guide to Healthy Tailgating

  Fall is just around the corner, and you know what that means…football season is upon us!  We all know that where there’s a big game, there’s a big tailgate! If you’re worrying about the calories of...