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CONTENTS & CrEdITS | MARCH 2022

COVER PHOTO: Photo of the Hotel Del by Joel Ortiz @joelphotoguyortiz 2

IN FOCUS: Best of Coronado Photo Contest Winner for Best Beach Shot by Robert Otto

A NOTE FROM THE GUEST EDITORS: Rob Taylor and LuAnn Miller, President and President-Elect

LOCAL BUZZ: Things to do in March with help from the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission

COMMUNITY: Samantha Bey gives us the scoop on this year’s Flower Show Spring Fling!

HOME: Ryan Koubeserian gives us the story behind the “Holy Grail” of properties with a view

GIVING BACK: Learn about all the good the Rotary Club of Coronado does year-round

HISTORY: Carol Pastor takes us back in time with the game of tennis in Coronado

FOOD: Clyde Van Arsdall IV serves up lasagna with fresh pasta from Assenti’s Pasta

LIFESTYLE: Tips for adding greenery to your home with the experts at Bungalow 56

OUTDOOR EXPLORING: Our Adventure Mermaid guide takes us Whale Watching!

MAKING WAVES: Announcing the winners of the Best of Coronado PHOTO CONTEST

MAP OF CORONADO: Map with artwork by local artists Orange & Park orangeandpark.com

DINING GUIDE: A monthly listing of local restaurants, delis and caterers BACK COVER: Photo of the San Diego skyline from across the bay by Joel Ortiz @joelphotoguyortiz

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ave you ever wondered how the American flags on Orange Avenue majestically appear on major holidays roughly 10 times each year? Or why those blue-vested volunteers traverse our local beaches and byways early Saturday mornings, filling buckets full of trash and other noxious debris? Or who arranges with Jolly Old Saint Nick each and every year to ensure that he and one of his trusted elves make a personal visit to the homes of children in Coronado before their bedtimes on Christmas Eve? It’s because of the Rotary Club of Coronado that these, and countless other acts of public service, are performed in our community throughout the year. Founded on March 8, 1926, Coronado Rotary is arguably the oldest service organization on the Emerald Isle, and part of an international group with more than 1.4 million members in more than 46,000 clubs worldwide — all living by the motto, “Service Above Self.” That’s why it’s so fitting that we come to you this month as guest editors of Crown City Magazine as we celebrate our 96th anniversary in Coronado. The objective of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. In all of our dealings, Rotarians worldwide adhere to a set of guiding principles that have been developed over the years to provide us with a strong common purpose and direction. We embrace what is known at The Four-Way Test, a set of ethical guidelines to use in all of our personal and professional relationships. In anything that we think, say or do, we ask these four basic questions: 10

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1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? To learn more about Rotary, who we are and what we do, please go to page 24, where we provide even more details about Coronado’s longest running philanthropic and service organization. To inquire about membership, contact us at office@coronadorotary.org or 619-435-8334. To learn more about Rotary, you can also go to https:// www.coronadorotary.org. If you have a heart for service, the desire to be intellectually enlightened and the need for fun and fellowship during these challenging times, then the Rotary Club of Coronado is just the place for you. We look forward to meeting you. — Rob Taylor, President and LuAnn Miller, President-Elect

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Things to Do

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Seaforth Boat Rentals at 1715 Strand Way oﬀers fun yearround with easy online bookings at SeaforthBoatRentals.com. Photo by Barry Alman.

Online Event Calendar The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission makes it easy to find local activities with an online calendar. From music concerts, social events, and art lessons to fitness and wellness classes,

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Live Music Events in Coronado Coronado's live music schedule in real time is at coronadoarts.com/livemusic. Upcoming performances: • The San Diego Symphony will perform at the John D. Spreckels Center on Sunday, March 27 at 2:00 and 3:30 pm • Live music at Emerald C Gallery on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6:00-8:00 pm (Matt Heinecke, Jennifer Franks, Ron’s Garage, and more amazing musical artists) • Jake Lyons is live at Garage Buona Forchetta Sundays 12:00-2:00 pm • Gonzo is live at the Hotel Del (Babcock and Story) Fridays and Saturdays 5:30-9:30 pm • Trish Lynn Naval is live at Garage Buona Forchetta every Friday 6:30-8:30 pm • Live Music at Costa Azul Saturdays at 5:30-8:00 pm • Live Music at Coronado Tasting Room with Tricia Lynn every Tuesday 5:30-7:30 pm Local Art, Theater and Other Entertainment • Hotel Del Coronado Tours & Events hoteldel.com/events/legendary-tour/ and https://hoteldel.com/events/ • Art in the Park – where local artists display and sell works of art – happens on the first and third Sundays of each month, from 10 am to 4 pm at Spreckels Park at the corner of 7th St. and Orange Avenue coronadoartassn.com • Emerald C Gallery Wine and Paint Workshops Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6:00-8:00 pm emeraldc.com the Coronado Public • Coronado Playhouse coronadoplayhouse.com Art App designed • Lamb’s Players Theatre lambsplayhouse.com to guide residents & • Vintage Movie Theatre vintagecinemas.com visitors to more than • Coronado Historical Association Wine & Lecture coronadohistory.org/calendar/list/ • Coronado Museum coronadohistory.org/exhibits/current-exhibits/ 75 works of public art • Historic Walking Tour coronadohistory.org/tickets/walking-tour-of-historic-coronado/ throughout Coronado. • Old Town Trolley Tours trolleytours.com/san-diego 12

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Who's got school spirit? It's time to give back and support the schools that raised you. Please donate to the Annual CSF Telethon! Mention your graduating year and the class who donates the most will win a champagne toast at their next reunion.

35th Annual Telethon Wednesday, March 23rd csfkids.org/telethon 5-7pm Text CSFTELE5 to 71777 or scan here to give:

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CORONADO FLOWER SHOW

Spring Fling

is Back in Bloom The return of the sell-out soiree to celebrate a century of the Coronado Flower Show Story and Photos by Samantha Bey

Trees and flowers all over town are bursting back to life with fresh blooms to the orchestra of chirping songbirds in the sunshine, and there is something about this spring that feels even more refreshing as we emerge from the fog of the pandemic. After a two-year hiatus (and three years later), the Coronado Flower Show is finally back to celebrate its centennial and kick off spring in all its floral glory. And its return means the celebrated Spring Fling party is back, too. It’s time to kick up those (bare) feet! Each year, on the Saturday night of the flower show weekend, attendees of the Spring Fling get the chance to party under the stars — and on the grass — amid the iconic flower show tents. It’s a locally focused evening filled with fantastic food and drink, live music from a variety of local artists including vocalist and guitarist Tricia Lynn, violinist Jamie Shadowlight, The Mondaze, Robb Huff, Sue Shirey and more, and whimsical decor that makes guests forget they’re right in Spreckels Park. On April 23 this year, guests are invited to “peek through the looking glass” of a century of the Coronado Flower Show. "We are thrilled to offer the community the chance to celebrate this milestone for the Coronado Flower Show and to experience some magic in Spreckels Park at night,” said event co-chair and branch manager of Griffin Funding Home Loans, Colby Freer. “This year's Spring Fling will be filled with delicious food from Buona Forchetta, beer, bubbles and wine from High Tide Bottle Shop and Coronado Brewing Company, and specialty signature cocktails from the locally-owned distillery, Liberty Call Distilling Co. Our committee is hard at work designing eye-catching vignettes and surprises planned throughout the evening.” Proceeds

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Samantha and Josh Bey pose in front of one of many whimsical vignettes at the 2019 Spring Fling. This year's event is themed, "Through the Looking Glass."

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Partygoers in their best Woodstock attire at the 2019 Spring Fling.

At the 2019 Spring Fling, decorated tables filled the grass so guests could sit and enjoy yummy food and fun entertainment in the gazebo.

The Spring Fling is a once-a-year chance to celebrate under the stars amid the Coronado Flower Show tent.

(L-R) Katie Iwashita, Molly McKay, Katie Herrick, Heather Patino, Samantha Bey and Lauren Holman don their best flower power attire at the 2019 Spring Fling. 16

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from ticket sales for the event, which sells out annually, help support programs funded by the Coronado Floral Association (CFA). In 2014, Spring Fling replaced the annual Flower Show gala that was only offered to members of CFA. Now, the event, which always has a fun theme that captures the essence of that year’s flower show, instead gives the entire community an opportunity to celebrate. “Year over year the event grows and we love the opportunity to create a memorable and unique party to add to such a special weekend,” said Freer. “We are in this fun and exciting rejuvenation period,” said Sara Stillman, who is presidentelect of CFA for 2023 and co-chairing the event with Freer. “The Coronado Floral Association is the oldest institution in Coronado and the annual flower show is the largest and longestrunning tented flower show in the United States. With brief exceptions during WWII and now the pandemic, it’s been going strong for 100 years and we want to celebrate that, keep this going, and keep this town involved. You can love flowers, but you can also just really love Spring and being part of the Coronado community. It’s a special, small-town tradition that you don’t just see in other places.” For tickets and information visit coronadoflowershow.com.

• Samantha Bey is a freelance writer who lives in Coronado with her husband and four children.

Spring Fling event Co-Chairs, Sara Stillman (left) and Colby Freer hope to see you there this year!

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CORONADO SHORES PENTHOUSE

50 years Living on Top of the World Local couple have enjoyed this heavenly view from the La Sierra Tower since 1972 By Ryan Koubeserian

n the late sixties a young family would regularly vacation in the summers at the Hotel del Coronado. One summer, they showed up for their usual sojourn and couldn’t help but notice the large construction of concrete and steel taking place to their south and commented on the transformation of their favorite beach. This project was the conception of the late godfather of mid-century modern architecture, William Krisel. The buildings in progress, Cabrillo and La Sierra Towers, would become the first of 10 towers comprising the Coronado Shores, a development of luxury oceanfront high rises built during the ’70s.. Upon their return back home, the couple came to the realization that things were changing along Coronado’s coastline — this was an opportune time to get on board with the new real estate development. When the time for their next visit arrived, they went for a walk and wandered into the sales office in what is now known as the Roeder Pavilion at the Coronado Shores. They met a vibrant Cary Grant-looking gentleman named Richard Maitland, the director of sales for the Shores at the time, who told them they could have their pick of whatever they’d like in building two, La Sierra Tower, while it was still under construction.

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Paradise found! Daily postcard views from every window from these trophy properties at the top of the town.

The young couple, along with Maitland, donned their hard hats and traveled up what was then a construction elevator all the way to the Penthouse. They laid their eyes for the first time on what is the holy grail of views at the Coronado Shores, Penthouse 2. The couple bought it on site and closed escrow in March of 1972. Many years later, they acquired the one-bedroom unit next door, Penthouse 3. At the time, no one could predict what a diamond these two properties would morph into. In 1982, Ara Koubeserian, a young Armenian title insurance account manager, walked into the Coronado Shores sales office one day and met Richard Maitland. Maitland decided to hire Ara and their friendship blossomed into more of a father-son relationship. Ara eventually bought the Coronado Shores Company The Coronado Shores Groundbreaking Ceremony in the late 1960s. 20

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from the Maitland family along with the late Yvonne Barnum in 2005, and they ultimately sold the company in 2017. As most things in the world tend to do, the trajectory of these units is coming full circle. The wonderful owners of these properties have now hired Ara Koubeserian and his son, Ryan Koubeserian, whom ironically he mentored, to handle the sale of these diamonds. The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, have owned the property for 50 years and they would love for another family to enjoy the view that has brought them so much joy over the years. Of the more than 1400 units in the Coronado Shores, this special two-unit penthouse package is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for its future owners. Who will be next to enjoy this heavenly view?

A historical photo during the construction of La Sierra Tower in the early 1970s.

• Ryan Koubeserian of the Koubeserian Group is a local realtor who works with his father, Ara. Together combined, they have more than 60 years of experience in Coronado real estate. For more information on this article or to schedule a private tour of these, or any other properties, please contact Ara Koubeserian 619-339-2383 or Ryan Koubeserian 619-339-9736 with The Koubeserian Group at Coronado Shores Company CalBRE#00658736. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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Community Service with a Smile By Jeanmarie Bond

s the guest editors of this issue of Crown City Magazine, it seemed fitting to explain more about what the Rotary Club of Coronado is, and what we do. Overall, the main objective of any Rotary Club is service — to the community, in the workplace and throughout the world. More than 250 members comprise our Coronado chapter alone, all devoted to the same mission — “Service Above Self.” Remarkably, our membership grew during the pandemic, unlike so many other clubs and organizations that experienced steep declines these past two years. That’s because our local community seems to have a heart for service. However, our mission is not only to provide humanitarian service in our local community and throughout the world, but also to encourage high ethical standards in all vocations

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and strive to build goodwill and peace in all that we do. We support various local, national and international causes — including the military, veterans, public health and safety, the environment, educational enrichment, youth development and resources for impoverished and underserved communities — the list is seemingly endless. In order to accomplish our mission, Coronado Rotary hosts three major fundraising events each year. This month, on Friday, March 18 at the 26th Annual Coronado Rotary Charity Golf Tournament at the Coronado Municipal Golf Course, 30 foursomes will tee off at 1:00 pm to raise funds for the 60+ financial grant projects our chapter supports. In addition to their green fees, registered golfers will enjoy lunch, beverages and a post-game barbecue, as well as prizes for

closest to the pin on all par threes, and the longest drives for men and women. Then, on June 18, the 25th Annual Low Tide Ride and Stride invites the entire community to participate in a family-friendly event by walking, running or biking a picturesque fivemile course on the beach during low tide. The race has grown significantly since it began a quarter century ago and offers challenges to the ardent athlete, as well excitement for the youngsters and participants as they delight in the stunning view.

Local Rotarian Dan Gensler, who this year is the Governor for our local Rotary District 5340, celebrates during his run at the annual Low Tide Ride and Stride.

Then, every September is our annual End Polio Now Winetasting event, where participants enjoy vintage selections from premium local wineries while bidding on one of a kind live and silent auction items, raising funds to eradicate polio from the face of the earth. Last year was a banner year for this elite fundraising event, as the club raised approximately $90,000. When matched by a pledge from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the resulting combined donation was $270,000 to Rotary International’s End Polio Now campaign. Rotary Club of Coronado is so committed to the worldwide eﬀort to eradicate polio, that members have actually traveled to foreign countries to help with the cause. Here, Rotarian Dr. Suzanne Popp administers polio vaccines to small children. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

Not only do we raise funds to support local, national and international causes, including the nearby Warrior Foundation, San Pasqual Academy, Limbs of Freedom, Barrio Logan College Institute, Coronado Schools Foundation, Camp Able, Safe Harbor Coronado and Coronado High School Senior scholarships among many others, we also “roll up our sleeves” and perform countless hours of community service through volunteerism and hard work.

Hundreds of limbless people in Mexico have received state-of-theart prosthetic devices over the past 20 years thanks to the volunteer eﬀorts of Rotary Club of Coronado.

In December, Coronado Rotarians joined with volunteers from other local chapters to build seven new homes for impoverished families south of Tecate, Mexico. Dozens of local Rotarians put in thousands of hours last winter and spring volunteering at the Sharp Coronado Covid-19 vaccination clinic at Coronado Community Center. Three to four Saturdays each month, our bluevested environmental advocates, carrying multigallon buckets and bags, comb our local beaches, parks, sidewalks and streets for unsightly trash left behind by others.

This deserving young man beams at the prospect of finally being able to walk, skip and jump.

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Rotary Club of Coronado is so committed to the green movement that they formed a Committee to Protect the Environment, co-chaired by Ivan Dunn (pictured) and Zayanne Thompson.

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Every year, Coronado Rotarians band together to decorate a float in the annual Fourth of July Parade — and it’s always a winner!

Coronado Rotarians provide dinners to families of Wounded Warriors staying at Fisher House at Balboa Naval Medical Center, when pandemic protocols allow, ensuring they have wholesome meals to eat while tending to their loved one. We are actively involved in the Everyone a Reader Program, providing funds for books for our local elementary school children to explore and also volunteering in the classroom, when protocols allow, sitting side-by-side with eager students to improve their reading skills. We also sponsor and support the Coronado Interact Club at CHS, where dedicated and heartfelt local high school students perform various service projects throughout the year. Most notably is their involvement with the Hacienda Orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico where, prior to the pandemic,

the teens traveled three to four times each year to provide financial support, complete desperately needed projects and simply spend time with the children living there. Perhaps most pivotal of all are the thousands of dollars and countless volunteer hours devoted to Limbs of Freedom in Ensenada, Mexico, where hundreds of children and adults lacking limbs have been fitted with state-of-the-art prosthetic devices over the past 20 years. Whether because of injury, illness, accident or birth defect, these deserving individuals’ lives are changed as each is personally fitted with their own device, manufactured completely on-site at the clinic. Recipients are typically from impoverished backgrounds and completely lacking medical insurance, so without the aid of these local CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

volunteers and prosthetic technicians, their life situations and futures would be bleak. But there’s so much more to Rotary than philanthropic support and acts of service, as Coronado Rotary is also a venue for fun, friendship and fellowship on a weekly basis. At lunchtime meetings every Wednesday — held at either Coronado Cays Yacht Club, Coronado Yacht Club or the Hotel del Coronado — more than 75 Rotarians gather for a delicious meal while discussing routine club business, then hear an insightful presentation from an engaging speaker with the aim of “learning something new” at every meeting. This year alone, Coronado Rotarians have heard from experts about everything from “Music Forbidden by the Third Reich” and “What is Bitcoin” to “Aboard the USS Mercy” and “History of the Holiday Bowl,” and that doesn’t even begin to cover the range of topics discussed each week. Presentations are always varied and intellectually engaging, leaving listeners walking out the door with another “aha” moment. When the pandemic hit, our local Rotarians proved that “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Undaunted by the challenges of virtual meetings, the Rotary Club of Coronado invested in the technology necessary to ensure that every individual, regardless of location or skill, could participate fully in weekly meetings. Ours are more than mere Zoom meetings since the club purchased the cameras, computers, electronic devices, software, A/V equipment, a speaker system and other apparatuses necessary to allow members and guests to participate from anywhere. Word spread quickly, and Coronado Rotary has become a model for other clubs in our region, with Rotarians requesting to visit regularly so they can learn directly from the source how we make the magic happen. There is arguably no other Rotary Club in our region that makes its meetings so easily accessible on a technological scale. If you have a heart for service, want to give back to the community, and would like to be enlightened by engaging speakers, all while making myriad new friends and enjoying fun-filled conversations and events, the Rotary Club of Coronado is perfect for you. Feel free to reach out to us at office@coronadorotary.org or 619-435-8334. To learn more about programs and events, visit our website at www.coronadorotary.org • Jeanmarie Bond has lived in Coronado for 24 years, and happily raised her two adult sons in this community. She is proud to be a member of Rotary. 28

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abcock and Story had a vision. They saw a magnificent hotel sitting on our coast, here in Coronado. Not just a hotel, but a complex, bar none. Fit for kings and other elites. That dream came true as the last nail was pounded, construction was completed and the Hotel del Coronado opened its doors in 1888. It truly was a Victorian masterpiece. It would become legendary, bringing celebrities and dignitaries from around the world to our little bit of paradise. Like the few others of that era, it offered many sport options. Most of them were more suited to men; ladies of that day chose their days’ activities very carefully. However, that all began to change for everyone when the construction of the tennis courts brought the sport to the Del. Men played, properly dressed, of course. That was seen in photos of the time. As time went on, women took up the sport as well. No one was allowed on the courts unless properly dressed. How that has all changed. Tennis was played across the country, but it took Perry Jones of the Southern California Tennis Association to encourage its popularity, not only in Los Angeles but later in Coronado at the

Men and women dressed for tennis c. 1950s

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Hotel Del. He brought in some of the best players at that time for tournaments. Mixed doubles at the Del brought out the spectators. It was a great way to spend an afternoon, even if one did not play themselves. Without Perry Jones in our corner, who knows if Coronado would have become such a hub for the sport. From 1927 forward, we began to see more and more events taking place at the Hotel del Coronado. Exhibition matches were played by the likes of Pancho Gonzalez. He was one of many. However, Pancho always did it his way, his rules. Our family knew him personally, enjoying some Saturdays at his tennis ranch. He was always happy to have someone to practice with. That was where my husband, Mort Pastor, came in. One day as they played, Pancho stopped, came across the court and took Mort’s racquet from him. Not good enough, so Pancho handed Mort one of his own racquets. It remained Mort’s favorite for years until the arrival of the more popular metal racquets. His wood racquet from Pancho was then hung on the wall in our office. Others of note among the greats who played and stayed at the Del include Jack Kramer, who first came to the Del in 1937 to play at an event, and Alex Olmeda. Alex Olmeda his way here as a player from the USC team. His at found CoronadoTimes.com skills were soon recognized. In 1959 he was the Wimbledon champion. He went on to serve as captain of the Davis Cup teams. He ultimately became the tennis director at the Beverly Hills Hotel, remaining there for over 20 years. Then, in the 1970’s, there was one Bobby Riggs. He became famous for his matches against the likes of Billie Jean King. That is definitely a story for another time, as it went down in tennis history. Ted Schroeder was another legend who later was inducted into the California Tennis Hall of Fame. We can’t forget the other Pancho, Segura, that is. He was a contemporary of Pancho Gonzalez, Bobby Riggs and Jack Kramer. One of the best during the 1940s and 1950s. Still enjoying competition with his friend, the other Pancho, in the 1960s. They were not only great sportsmen, but often came across as the comedy team. Another one you would all know was the great Andre Agassi, who began at the Del as a junior player. There were certainly women over these years who were both great tennis players and who frequented the courts at the Hotel del Coronado. Among those were Pam Shriver. She came here frequently, as she had family living in Coronado. We can’t forget Mo Connolly, from San Diego, who won the Grand Slam in 1953 when she was only 19. She played singles and doubles at the hotel for both exhibition matches and tournaments alike. Louise Brough was another woman from our area who went on to greatness in the tennis world, winning at not only 13 Wimbledons, but U.S. and Australia opens as well. There are many others too numerous to

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Actor Johnny Downs holding a Hotel del Coronado tennis racket at the Del Tennis Courts c. 1950s

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Tennis Match at Hotel del Coronado c. 1940s

mention here, all of whom enjoyed tennis at the Del. We also had our own Hollywood celebrities who came south to enjoy the hotel, the beach and of course, the tennis courts. Actor James Francisco not only played here, but also hosted a tennis/celebrity tournament for several years. Farrah Fawcett liked to sneak in for relaxation and tennis as well. Burt Bacharach took up the sport and worked hard to become an accomplished player. We also had our share of old-timers like Charles Farrell, dating back to the silent films. Errol Flynn came, not only held court with the ladies but was also an accomplished tennis player. And yes, there was Charlton Heston on the courts, not to mention Walter Cronkite. Dustin Hoffman was good, but I remember he always wanted to take more lessons. Through all of this, for over 28 years until the demise of the courts, Ben Press held it all together as tennis director, instructor, friend to many frequent visitors, and the guy you could always turn to. With all this history, how could we have lost the tennis

from the Beach and Tennis Club? One can only assume, but it seemed to all change when Larry Lawrence and his partner took over ownership and management in the early 1970s. Larry was there to bring the hotel back to its earlier days and bring it to a profitable enterprise. He saw it as a convention center and corporate retreat where the money came, not only from a room rental but adding convention costs, food, drink and other charges to the mix. After Larry came corporate ownership, still allowing tennis as a hotel offering into the mid-1990s. Then the word was out, the owners wanted the courts GONE. Locals began writing letters of protest; committees were formed wanting meetings with management. Many of those letters remain in the archives at the Coronado Library today. And, so it continued until the hotel won. In the late 1990s, Ben Press was no longer the tennis director, the Beach and Tennis Club was canceled and the courts were demolished. Why? Well, the ownership saw a higher and better use of the land. The end of another moment in our history here in Coronado. Ben Press said it best when he described it as 100 YEARS OF TENNIS AT THE HOTEL DEL CORONADO, the title of his book. So raise your racquets, you tennis players, and offer thanks to all those who fought the good fight to save those courts. • Carol Pastor and her family have lived in Coronado since the mid-1970s. Mother of seven girls, many of whom still live here in the village, Carol has been involved in the community over the years with the Friends of the Library, Historic Resource Commission, and most recently writing about Coronado history for the Coronado Historical Association. An avid history buff since her college days, exploring our local history is a perfect fit.

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he heady aroma of toasted cheese and the sweet tang of tomato sauce swaddle the senses like a warm blanket as you open the oven. The smells of food baking fill the surrounding space, letting everyone know something good is coming. The day's stress seems to melt away as focus turns toward the fragrant treat that is now on everybody's radar. There are few things as comforting as lasagna. When cut, the layers are eyecatching. The cross section is elusive, as it gives you a preview of what lies inside without spoiling the plot. Comfort food is often a traditional dish that has nostalgic or sentimental appeal. Every country has its version of comfort food, and Italy is no exception. I would argue that all Italian food is comforting. But none more so than lasagna. Nostalgic and sentimental, this dish checks all the boxes. Lasagna, for most of us, has come in many forms. The frozen Stouffer’s version showed up at so many potlucks while growing up or on the dinner table as the one you remember your mom making. All bring back memories. From large family gatherings to celebrations, universally liked lasagna is a great way to feed many people. I have fond memories of this dish. However, as I have grown older, the lasagnas mentioned above no longer appeal to me. I haven't found many restaurant versions I like either. Sourcing the best ingredients and making everything from scratch makes the best lasagnas. Tracking down the best ingredients and making something from scratch is a labor-intensive process, especially when using fresh pasta sheets. Good bolognese sauce, bechamel and fresh pasta take time. At home, lasagna was an event that took several days, but the results were heavenly.

Working in a professional kitchen, I had a staff that made things easy. I instructed them to make the sauces and fresh pasta sheets, and to prepare ingredients. All I had to do was assemble it. I no longer have a staff, and two days to make lasagna is a luxury I seldom have. Being the mother of invention, Necessity forced me to figure out a way to solve this problem. What if I told you there was a place where you could get fresh pasta sheets and house-made sauces? What if that same place had imported parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella, house-made sausages and everything else you need to make a kick-ass lasagna from scratch? The specialty shop I am referring to is Assenti’s in Little Italy. Who needs kitchen staff when you have expert Italian craftsmen who will happily sell you everything you need? Roberto and Luigi make everything in-house with the finest ingredients available. It's like mom is cooking for you, but not your mother, theirs. Adriana Sabatini Assenti’s family recipes live on through her sons. If you have not experienced a lasagna made with Adriana's fresh pasta and sauces, then you aren't living your best life, so treat yourself. You know where to go; now you have to decide what kind of lasagna you want to make. Note: I have written about Assenti’s before in an article, “The First Family of Pasta.” January 2021 article that you can view online at crowncitymagazine.com. Many different types of lasagna vary from region to region. In southern Italy, they use dried pasta, the wide strips with ripples on the edges, a rich meat ragú, ricotta and mozzarella. In the north, if using dry pasta, they use flat noodles without the ripples, more often though they use fresh egg pasta. In Bologna they are known for Lasagna Bolognese al Forno. This variation contains layers of fresh pasta sheets colored with spinach, topped with ragú, bechamel and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Fresh pasta sheets give this lasagna a superior mouthfeel. When cooked, the pasta is softer and less chewy than dry noodles. Using bechamel sauce instead of mozzarella and ricotta makes this version less heavy. This butter, flour and milk sauce is luxurious but straightforward — a total departure from the lasagna of my youth. There is no shortage of traditional recipes, but don't be afraid to experiment. The best lasagna tends to be the one you make, the way you like it. Once you've committed to tackling a lasagna at home, now what?

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I have come up with a decadent but easy recipe for lasagna. I call it “Lasagna101, the Assenti Hack.” The 101 distinction is because this is an entry-level recipe. It is a hack because it uses shortcuts to make things easier. This “hack” comes with a shopping list for Assenti’s as well as instructions for assembly and cooking. This version uses mozzarella and ricotta, but you could easily substitute that for bechamel. I use hot and mild Italian sausage, sauteed fennel, onions and fresh basil. I love this combination, but the variations available to you are endless. You can switch up the sauces and cheeses and use meat or no meat. I love mushrooms, especially this time of year. There are beautiful and exotic varieties popping up at the various farmers markets all over San Diego. Before you know it, you have Lasagna ai Funghi. After deciding what to make and buying the ingredients, there is still a fair amount of prep and some carefully planned assembly in your future. Here are some tips to ensure your lasagna turns out great. Various recipes state that fresh pasta sheets don't need to be cooked before assembly. There is some truth to this; they will cook during baking. However, I find that not cooking them leaves a starchy residue. Assenti’s website has simple instructions for cooking the pasta for 45 seconds to a minute before assembly. The fresh pasta sheets come in 2-pound packages and contain enough sheets to make a four-layer lasagna in a 10x13 pan. Spinach sheets are available seasonally and upon request — call ahead for availability. I parboil two sheets at a time and assemble the lasagna as I go. If you cook them all before assembly, separate them using wax paper as they will stick otherwise. Sauté vegetables ahead of time. Most vegetables contain a fair amount of water. Sautéing allows the vegetables to shed some water, which keeps the lasagna from getting soggy. Prepare everything you need ahead of time. Sauté your ingredients, grate the cheeses and place them all together, so they are close by when it comes time to create the layers. If you want the wow factor in the presentation, cook lasagna ahead of time and don't try to eat it right out of the oven. I have made this mistake too many times. After spending all this time assembling these gorgeous layers, you take the lasagna straight out of the oven and cut it into it. When you scoop a hot piece out of the pan, it results in a sloppy mess all over the plate. The taste is still good, but the presentation is lacking. I like to allow the lasagna to cool thoroughly on a rack then in the refrigerator. Cooling will enable it to firm up, and then you can cut the lasagna into your desired portions. Each piece will maintain its structure, showing all the individual layers when presented on a plate. These pieces can be heated individually and served with extra sauce. I like to top each piece with a fresh sprig of basil and provide freshly grated parmesan cheese at service. If you put the time in, take the extra step to do it right. We all eat with our eyes first. I hope you will try this recipe and create memories for your loved ones. It is a show-stopper. This dish is perfect for many people, but I often make it for myself. I portion it and freeze it. That way, I have an easy homemade meal that I can 36

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pop in the oven whenever making dinner seems like too much on a full day. If you want to serve it whole, I would still cool it down, cut it into its desired portions, then reheat and serve out of the pan. Buon appetito!

The smell of lasagna right out of the oven is comfort at its finest.

• Clyde Van Arsdall is a third-generation Coronado local, chef and storyteller. For more stories and follow-ups to his articles go to oliveavenuesupperclub.com. • Assenti's Pasta is San Diego's largest supplier of fresh, authentically handcrafted pasta with GMO-free grains, no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives or additives, located in Little Italy, at 2044 India Street in downtown San Diego. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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Assenti Ingredients assembled for lasagna preparation.

Everything is chopped and grated, time to saute the onions and fennel.

In the first step, spread the sauce in the bottom of the pan before you lay down the first sheet.

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Note: Make this recipe well in advance to allow it to cool off before cutting. From start to finish this will take about four hours. One hour to prep and assemble, one hour to cook, and two hours to properly cool before cutting. Assenti Shopping list • One package lasagna sheets, eight sheets, two pounds • Three pints sauce (meat sauce) • Three pints sauce for service (Amatriciana Sauce, this is spicy) Note: These sauces are two of my favorites, but there are many to choose from. They are all wonderful. • One-quart ricotta cheese • Two balls low-moisture mozzarella Note: If using bechamel, skip these two kinds of cheese. Bechamel is not always available at Assenti’s, but I buy it when it is. Easy recipes are readily available on the internet if you want to make the bechamel. • One wedge of Parmesan Reggiano • Two sweet Italian sausages • Two hot Italian sausages Grocery List • One medium onion • One bulb fennel Note: This is where you can be creative — substitute the onion and fennel, or add to it. Mushrooms, spinach, eggplant, find a combination you like. Equipment • Roasting pan • Skillet • Casserole dish • Cooling rack Prep • Sausages: remove from casing and sauté breaking them into smaller pieces. • Onions and fennel: slice thinly and sauté with a few tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper until the onions are opaque. • Cheese: grate parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Use a box grater for the mozzarella and a micro plane for the parmesan. • Pasta sheets: cut sheets to the length of the casserole dish. Parboil in stages one layer, two sheets, at a time to prevent sticking. A roasting pan with two inches of salted water works well for this. Cook no more than one minute. • Spoon sauce into the bottom of the casserole dish to cover. First Layer • Lay the ﬁrst two sheets in the bottom of the pan on top of the sauce, making sure to overlap the sheets slightly where they meet in the middle. • Ladle sauce, enough to cover, onto the ﬁrst layer of pasta sheets. • Spread 1/3 of the cheeses, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan to cover.

• Spread 1/3 of the onions and fennel over the cheeses to cover. • Spread 1/3 of the sausage meat over the fennel and onions to cover. Repeat process for second and third layers. Top Layer • Lay the last and fourth set of pasta sheets over the meat. • Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the top sheet. Finish • Place lasagna on a sheet pan to catch any drips, cover with foil, and place in a 350-degree oven for 45 min. • Remove foil and cover top with a generous amount of grated parmesan, return to oven uncovered for additional 15 min or until cheese has melted.

Cool the finished lasagna on a rack completely before refrigerating.

Note: Serving and storing this lasagna will be a snap if you allow it to cool completely before cutting. Ideally, you would cool on a rack for an hour then chill in the refrigerator. Cooling provides for easy cutting and portioning. The lasagna pieces should have some structure and cooling before cutting allows for this. Cut the lasagna neatly into usable portions that are easy to store. Microwave pieces for three minutes, then finish in the oven at 350 degrees until cooked thoroughly. Serve topped with a generous ladle of sauce and more parmesan cheese. Garnish with a sprig of basil.

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Is spring anyone else’s favorite season?

It’s not too cold or hot out and all the flowers are blooming. Growing up, Karyn’s grandmother was a florist and she used to help her arrange flowers for weddings and other celebrations over the years. Karyn now styles our projects and her own home and is often called on by friends to do arrangements for showers, parties and weddings. She loves to be part of their celebrations and carry on the traditions from her grandmother. She taught Karyn to decorate with greenery to save on costs in flower arrangements and you can also make an arrangement of greenery or branches and they are just as beautiful.

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We often use unique branches in beautiful jars or vases to style rooms in homes. One of her favorite things to do is forage the neighborhood for branches with blooms on them. Branches last longer than flowers when cut and add fun texture and drama to a space. We love olive and magnolia branches for this purpose. A tip from Karyn’s grandma is to cut the stems or branch ends at an angle to allow them to absorb water better and last longer. You can also use room temp or slightly warm water to open up roses or other blooms. Also another fun fact about hydrangeas is that they take on water not only by their stems but by their flowers. If they start to look a little droopy, fill your sink with water and dunk the heads in and in a few hours they will look new again. Karyn and Jessica’s favorite flower is the peony and they bloom in the spring. It is always fun to mix your favorite flowers with branches to make a gorgeous arrangement. Happy spring!

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March is here, bringing one of the most exciting times of the year: whale watching season! Have you ever wanted to see a whale up close? If so, you live in THE perfect place — San Diego ranks as one the top destinations in the entire world to view the magnificent California gray whales. San Diego’s beautiful 70 mile long coastline falls right along their migratory path as the gray whales travel south from the frigid Bering Sea to the warm, tropical waters of Baja California. Every year starting in September and October, over 20,000 gray whales make their annual journey south, traveling approximately five miles per hour and averaging about 75 miles a day. The gray whales are heading to the protected lagoons of Baja California to give birth in the warm waters. The Baja lagoons are an ideal spot for the calves to be raised as it is shallow, safe from killer whales and protected from boats. The mother-and-calf pairs will stay in the Baja lagoons for approximately two to three months before making their journey north. The tropical water in the lagoons helps keep the babies warm while they develop their thick layer of blubber, which is essential for energy to swim during their long migration back up the coast. Gray whales are organized and travel in a very particular order. First down the coast are the pregnant females, which are known as cows. Next is the largest group consisting of males, or bulls, juveniles and non-pregnant females. Like other baleen whales, gray whales tend to travel in small pods of two to five whales. When the gray whales head back north, the mothers and their new calves are the last to leave Baja. 46

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How to Spot a Gray Whale

A Big Breach and Splash: Whales use their powerful flukes to launch themselves out of the water and into their air, providing a gigantic splash on the way back down! Whales breach for several reasons, including just to be playful, to knock parasites from their skin such as lice and barnacles, to show themselves as attractive and strong or to escape from a predator below. Whale Tail or Fluke: As gray whales dive down you will see their beautiful tail fluke, sometimes measuring as large as nine feet across. Gray whales can dive for up to 25 minutes to a depth of 500 feet to feed off the bottom and can start their dives with great force. As the tail submerges under the water it will leave a tail print, or perfectly smooth circle of water, in the sea. The Big Spout of Water: Gray whales can expel water from their blowhole in spouts that range from six to 10 feet in height. The spout is made as the whale exhales warm air that meets the cooler temperature of the air outside. As the air mixes, it condenses and appears to be a spout of water! All baleen whales, including gray whales, have two blowholes and their spouts are heart shaped. The other group of whales is the toothed whale, and they have just one blowhole. Spy-hopping: At times, gray whales may stick their heads vertically out of the water to look around while kicking with their fluke to keep their head above water. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

OPTIONS FOR WHALE WATCHING TOURS: Flagship Cruises: The Best Whale Watching Tour for Families and the Nature Enthusiast Depart: 990 N. Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 Times: Morning Cruise - 9:00am - 1:15pm Afternoon Cruise - 1:00pm - 5:00pm Prices: $45 - $50 Adult $40-$45 Senior/Military $22-$25 Child. Kids under 3 free w/ adult. Tickets are available at flagshipsd.com or at the kiosk located at 990 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, or call (619) 234-4111. One of the reasons I love Flagship Cruises so much is that their whale watching tour is not only thrilling, but educational as well! Flagship has naturalists from Birch Aquarium onboard that discuss and display gray wWhale baleen,wWhale lice and additional facts about the local marine life. Whale sightings are guaranteed! If you do not see a whale on your 3-hour tour, your next tour is free!

San Diego Whale Watching Tours by Hornblower: The best whale watching for comfort with air-conditioned indoors or an open, sunny top deck Depart: Pier Two, 970 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego CA. 92101 Times: Morning Cruise 9:15am - 1:00pm Afternoon Cruise 1:15pm - 5:00pm Prices: $50 Adult $48 Military $37.50 Child. Kids under 3 are free. Tickets are available at https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-diego/ or call (855) 253-7943. Onboard the Hornblower you will encounter naturalists from the San Diego Natural History Museum who will narrate the cruise. If you are apt to get motion sickness, this cruise promises the smoothest ride on the sea due to special stabilizers and has the largest open-air sun deck of all San Diego tours. Whale sightings are guaranteed, or you will receive a free pass that can be redeemed for a Whale Watching Cruise or Harbor Cruise from City Cruises San Diego.

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While heading out on your whale watching adventure, make sure to get a good spot in the front if you want to have a chance to see dolphins racing under the bow of the ship. Keep your eyes open and your cameras ready as you might make some incredible sightings on your journey. Be sure to look for California sea lions, harbor seals, brown pelicans, humpback whales, minke whales, blue whales, common dolphins and bottlenose dolphins. Sometimes if you are really lucky you might get to observe Mola Molas and Orcas! 48

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What to bring on a whale watching tour - Sunglasses - Hat - Sunscreen - Binoculars (though the ships often have some loaners aboard) - Cameras - Reusable water bottles - Flat, comfortable shoes - Wear layers to prepare for weather variations

OPTIONS FOR WHALE WATCHING FROM SHORE Cabrillo National Monument: You can also look for whales while staying on dry land. Explore Cabrillo National Monument, which is famous for its amazing panoramic view of San Diego and our coastline from Coronado to Mexico. The site also boasts beautiful, protected tide pools and the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. The hidden treasure of Cabrillo is the Kelp Forest Outlook Loop, located just past the famous Point Loma Lighthouse. Go past the lighthouse and follow the paved pathway, which will lead you right to the covered outlook that provides panoramic views of the Pacific. You can use their built-in super binoculars to look for any whales passing by. You may also check out a pair of binoculars from the Visitor Center information desk with a picture ID. Make sure you check the schedule for ranger talks that might help you have a successful whale sighting.

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Every Kid Outdoors Annual Pass: Free for all 4th Grade students for the year.

Annual Pass for US Military: Free.

Photo taken by Roberta Lenert at the entrance to the Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center.

Address: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 Prices: Vehicle Permit (incl. all passengers): $20 Individual Permit: $10 Groups of up to four people walking in or on bicycles are capped at $20 total.

Cabrillo National Monument Annual Pass: $35

Senior Annual Pass: $20

Access Pass: Free. Lifetime admission and discount pass for US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

Photo taken by Roberta Lenert of the beautiful bronze statue that was sculpted by Carl Glowienke in 1992 and depicts a gray whale and her calf. Directly behind the sculpture is a replica of the backbone of a gray whale showing the massive size of this marine mammal.

Look for this sign to lead you to the Kelp Forest Overlook Loop. In the center of the loop, you will find the amazing lookout complete with built-in binoculars to help you spot the migrating gray whales.

One of the amazing built-in binoculars, perfectly positioned for optimal viewing of the Pacific and the giant kelp forest. Make sure you take time to read the fun facts about the Giant Kelp Forest on the display boards.

A beautiful pathway located next to the Kelp Forest Overlook leads to another smaller lookout vantage point.

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When you arrive at Cabrillo National Monument, stop in at the Visitor Center and participate in their Junior Ranger program that teaches kids to explore, learn and protect. Your kids will receive a Guide Workbook to fill out on their journey around Cabrillo. Once the guide is complete, turn it in to a Ranger at the Visitor’s Center to get your well-deserved sticker and Cabrillo National Monument Junior Ranger Badge.

Amazing Gray Whale Facts Gray whales have the longest distance migration of any mammal. Gray whales travel 12,000 miles from arctic feeding grounds to warm, protected breeding and birthing grounds. Gray whales travel their route past San Diego heading south between January and February, and heading back north between March and April. They mostly travel in the shallow waters along the coastline. Gray whales are bottom feeders. They dive down to the ocean floor and roll over on one side while swimming slowly to scoop up sediment and the small creatures within it. They use their baleen to filter out food, such as tube worms and amphipods, as they expel the sediment and water. The gray whale will then use its tongue to loosen food from its baleen and swallow. If you see a trail of brown behind a gray whale, it is all the sediment that they have filtered out through their baleen. Gray whales are one side dominant, like a human is righthanded or left-handed. The trick to knowing which side each whale prefers is close observation of their skin. If most of the barnacles and whale lice are cleaned off of one side, that is the side they prefer to turn on as they glide along the bottom of the ocean floor while feeding. Gray whale averages: -Length: 35-50 feet -Weight: 60,000-75,000 pounds -Lifespan: 50-70 years • Adventure Mermaid: Roberta Lenert lives in the Coronado Cays with her husband Ron and their two children Kailani (15) and Cameron (13). Roberta teaches marine biology, zoology and robotics. She is an ocean and animal activist, curator of The Mermaid Organic Garden and a passionate water woman! You can visit her online at www.MermaidRoberta.com.

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Best Sunset: Diane Jolley Best Hotel del Coronado: Joanie Marcus

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Best Sunrise and Best View from the Cays: Adriana Smith Best Bridge: Gloria Rios

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After the contest, the winning photos were placed on display in the library for all to see. All photos submitted have the chance to be published, and all contestants received a special little gift bag complete with gift cards to MooTime Creamery! @mootimecreamery 1025 Orange Avenue The Grand Prize winner also received a gift certificate to a Wine & Paint Workshop for four people at Emerald C Gallery! @emeraldcgallery 1331 Orange Avenue Big thank you to Coronado Public Library Director, Shaun Briley, and the outstanding library staff, with special thanks to Beth Skelly for all her wonderful kindness & help. @coronadopubliclibrary Thanks also to all our volunteers who made this contest happen. And a special shout-out to the professionals, Derek Emge @derekemgephotography and Joel Ortiz @ joelphotoguyortiz for their incredible support.

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We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring this fun community event to town to compliment Crown City Magazine’s SURF Photo Contest held each spring that celebrates Coronado’s surfing community. Keep on capturing these precious moments in paradise & we’ll print them for prosperity and share ‘em for the whole town to see!

• Heather Canton is a proud, old-school islander who is stoked to bring two fun photo contests to the Coronado community with Crown City Magazine – the SURF Photo Contest and the Best of Coronado Photo Contest. For more information or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please call (619) 302-2329 or email Hello@ CrownCityMagazine.com. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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Articles inside

MAKING WAVES: Announcing the winners of the Best of Coronado PHOTO CONTEST

FOOD: Clyde Van Arsdall IV serves up lasagna with fresh pasta from Assenti’s Pasta

GIVING BACK: Learn about all the good the Rotary Club of Coronado does year-round

LIFESTYLE: Tips for adding greenery to your home with the experts at Bungalow 56

HISTORY: Carol Pastor takes us back in time with the game of tennis in Coronado

COMMUNITY: Samantha Bey gives us the scoop on this year’s Flower Show Spring Fling

OUTDOOR EXPLORING: Our Adventure Mermaid guide takes us Whale Watching

HOME: Ryan Koubeserian gives us the story behind the “Holy Grail” of properties with a view

LOCAL BUZZ: Things to do in March with help from the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission