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07/24/2025

Plan your free time!

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07/23/2025

One easy way to shake things up without breaking the bank or driving yourself crazy in the kitchen is to substitute a hearty bratwurst for that all-beef hot dog and craft your potato salad the German way, with vinegar and bacon instead of mixing the cooked spuds with Hellmann’s, chopped pickles and slices of hard-boiled eggs.

Hot dogs and creamy, mayo-heavy picnic sides like potato and macaroni salad are quintessential warm weather eats because they’re both cheap and easy to pull together on short notice.

07/23/2025

Check out the 34th Annual Caladium Festival July 25-27. In addition to seeing a variety of plants festival includes a car and bike show, arts and crafts booths, food and entertainment, and an art competition.

Heart-shaped leaves, bright colors that illuminate shady areas, and cultivar selection galore — there is nothing like caladiums to pop your landscape.

07/22/2025

Palmera at Wellen Park by Neal Communities will feature a “Cruise Series” of residences: five floor plans of one- and two-story homes.

WELLEN PARK — The latest community to open in Wellen Park will have its grand opening of a sales center and two model homes later this month.

07/22/2025

Whether you’re prepping for a weekend with the in-laws, hosting a party, or simply want your space to feel a little more refreshed, here are five simple furniture swaps that instantly elevate your home — no renovation required.

Summer at home means more than just sunshine — it’s also the season of kids coming home, houseguests, casual gatherings and spontaneous celebrations.

07/21/2025

Which restaurants really are the best? Depends on the surveys/contests.

Symptoms: Brilliant new restaurant’s parking lot remains empty.

07/21/2025

☀️ The July Issue of Home & Style is Here! 🏡

This month, we're celebrating the best of summer living! Dive into stories that inspire beauty, simplicity, and innovation:

🌿 Stylish outdoor structures that stun and shade
👣 Hosting tips for summer guests with ease
🍹 Simple, fun ideas for effortless entertaining
🎨 Caladiums that transform your garden into a tapestry of color
🏠 A look inside North Port’s tiny but mighty 3D printed home
🍅 Fresh, flavorful meals straight from the garden
📅 Plus: Can't-miss events coming this August!

Get ready to make the most of the season—click the link below to read the e-edition of Home & Style today! 💫

https://welcomehome-fl.newsmemory.com/

07/21/2025

Plant cultivar names are so intriguing as they capitalize on a feature or characteristic of the plant that is easy to remember and often colorfully blunt. Such as Piecrust and Banana.

If you heard the name Sloppy Painter or Yellow Icing, would you know what type of plant it was? How about Gold Star or Fishbone? These are all croton cultivars.

07/20/2025

It’s fascinating to walk inside these stately residences and wonder about the secrets they hold. And of course, it’s delightful to stroll the lush gardens that surround many of these glorious structures, filled with colorful roses, fragrant wisteria and the wafting scents of magnolia blossoms.

Mansions are fascinating, oozing with extravagant opulence or dripping with Southern charm and magnificent splendor, like the plantation homes in the South.

07/20/2025

Plan your week!

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07/19/2025

James Moss, the Estates’ automotive curator, will give an automotive tour focusing on the vehicle collection, the history of the cars and how they operate.

FORT MYERS — Edison and Ford Winter Estates will celebrate Henry Ford’s 162nd birthday with an automotive tour and museum presentation on July 30.

07/19/2025

“From hands-on workshops to exercise sessions and cultural programs, visitors will enjoy a diverse range of activities that appeal to a variety of interests,” said Wellen Park Vice President for Marketing Christine Masney.

WELLEN PARK — Now underway, Wellen Park is hosting its summer series in Downtown Wellen at Solis Hall, it stated in a news release.