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HAPPY MAY DAYS

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n May, we pay tribute to our mothers and our nation’s war dead, but did you know that May is also Older American’s Month?

The theme for 2018, as announced by the Administration on Aging, is Engage at Every Age. The thought here is that you’re never too old (or too young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental and emotional well-being.

The U.S. life expectancy has lengthened significantly in the last few decades thanks to advances in medicine and technology, improved health care, an emphasis on diet and fitness, and reductions in smoking.

According to the American Psychological Association’s Office on Aging, today’s life expectancy is 84.3 years for men and 86.6 for women.

The number of Americans over age 85 is increasing faster than any other age group.

One out of every four 65-year-olds today will live past age 90; one in 10 will live past age 95.

Of course, the proportion of older adults living by themselves increases with advancing age. Among women aged 75 and over, almost half live alone.

Many folks believe that moving to a nursing facility is inevitable as we grow older but in reality, only about 13 percent of persons 85 and older reside in nursing homes. (apa.org/pi/aging/resources/guides/older. aspx) While the extension of life expectancy is great, we want to make sure those extra years are healthy ones, not ones spent in ill health.

So remember to exercise to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Lead a healthy lifestyle and see a doctor for any changes or concerns about your physical and mental health.

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local events around town • May 2018 Date: Event: Time: Cost:

May 5-6 Seafood & Music Festival Sat. & Sun.: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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Building: Friendship Centers Address: 1888 Brother Geenen Way Sarasota, 34236 Phone: 941-955-2122 Website: friendshipcenter.org

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May 8 Women’s College Club of Venice final Luncheon 12 p.m. $20

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Venice, 34293 Phone: 612-597-2299

May 13 Mother’s Day Brunch 10:30 a.m. /12 p.m./ 1:30 p.m. prices vary

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 900 S. Palm Ave. Sarasota, 34236 Phone: 941-366-5731 Website: selby.org (Click register and select time)

May 17 Wine Walk 5 – 8 p. $10 (for wristband to drink) Kiosk inCentennial Park / Burgundy Square Breezeway Address: 200 W. Venice Ave. / 227 Miami Ave. W. Venice, 34285 Phone: 941-484-6722 Website: visitvenicefl.org

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Building: The Ringling Address: 5401 Bay Shore Rd. Sarasota, 34243 Phone: 941-358-3180 (for tickets) Website: ringling.org

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May 27 Memorial Day “Tribute to Heroes” Parade 6 – 8 p.m. $25

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By KATHy MEGyERI Each of us treasure our own special mothers who gave us life and so much more, but there are some mothers who nurtured not only their own children, but the world’s.

On this Mother’s Day, 2018, we take a look at some of these remarkable ladies.

Ann Maria Jarvis is the First Mother of Mother’s Day. She bore between 11 and 13 children, but only four survived to adulthood.

In 1858, she began Mother’s Day Work Clubs to combat childhood diseases and improve sanitation. She also nursed soldiers on both sides of the Civil War as a symbol of neutrality. After the war, Jarvis organized a “Mother’s Friendship Day” to help curtail post-war hostilities. Following her death, her daughter, Anna Jarvis, made it her mission to get Mother’s Day recognized as a holiday. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed the proclamation and made it official.

Irena Sendler, a mother of three, smuggled almost 2,500 Jewish children out of Warsaw’s ghetto during World War II, provided them with false identity papers, and sheltered them with adoptive Polish families or in care facilities. As a social worker, Sendler gained access to the Warsaw ghetto to check for typhus, a disease that the Germans feared would spread beyond the ghetto. Under the guise of inspecting sanitary conditions, she smuggled out babies and small children, hiding them in packages and suitcases. She once said, “Every child saved with my help is the justification of my existence on this Earth, and not a title to glory.”

Lou Xiaoying has been praised in China for saving more than 30 abandoned babies found in the trash. In 1972, she was making a meager living by recycling rubbish when she discovered the first child lying in garbage. She kept and raised some of the children she found over the years; others were passed on to relatives and friends.

Many of the babies abandoned on the streets by poor parents were the victims of China’s one child policy. She said, “I realized if we had strength enough to collect garbage, how could we not recycle something as important as human lives?”

Julia Ward Howe wrote the first Mother’s Day proclamation in 1870 asking women everywhere to join for world peace, a pacifist reaction to the carnage of the Civil and the Franco-Prussian wars. Married to the founder of the Perkins School for the Blind, she bore six children. She was an abolitionist, feminist, poet and women’s suffrage activist but is best known for writing the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Kathy Headlee Miner is the mother of 7 children, 2 stepchildren and founder of Mothers Without Borders. The nonprofit organization focuses on work in Africa where they care for orphaned and vulnerable children, provide safe shelter, food and clean water. Adult caregivers are offered literacy and business skills training.

Miner has also organized and implemented community development projects in Romania, Mexico, India, Indonesia and Bolivia.

Candy Lightner founded Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in 1980 after a drunk driver killed her 13-year-old daughter, Cari.

Before that, drunk drivers injured her two other children in separate accidents; her son suffered permanent brain damage. She rallied mothers across the country to help lobby for legislation that would prevent drunk driving deaths and injuries and curb underage drinking.

Theresa Kachindamoto, the paramount chief to over 900,000 Malawian people and mother of five boys, has greatly improved the lives of Malawi’s youth. Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world with an HIV infection rate of 10 percent. A United Nations study found that more than half of the country’s women are married before the age of 18, and girls as young as 7 were sent to sexual initiation camps. In just three years, the chief annulled over 850 child marriages, encouraged girls to go to school, and made the community healthier in the process.

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ari Baker and Paula Smith led their Stoneybrook Women’s Golf Association (SWGA) in to the club’s highest check donation to date. This group of ladies collected and presented a check for $42,000 to Breast Health Sarasota, Inc., a local 501(c) charity. The funds they raise are used to help needy Sarasota residents with breast health issues. This donation brings Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club’s contribution to this worthy cause to over $395,000. Congratulations ladies!

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Dental Health

By Dr. ABigAil TuBio

Oral cancer

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ral cancer affects the human papillomavirus thousands of Americans (HPV). Infection with each year, yet few are aware certain types of HPV of the signs to detect it and can cause some forms of the steps that can be taken cancer, including cancers to prevent it. The older you of the mouth and throat. get, the more susceptible The type linked to throat cancer is HPV16. Most you may become to oral people with HPV infections cancer. According to the of the mouth and throat American Cancer Society, have no symptoms, which most cases develop over the age of 50 and the risks is why it’s so important increase with age. In 2018, to get regular checkan estimated 51,500 people ups. Other causes of oral will be diagnosed with oral The older you get, the more susceptible cancer include heavy use of cancer and more than 10,000 tobacco and alcohol. Those you may become to oral cancer. will die of the disease. The who smoke and drink daily average age of people diagnosed with oral cancer is 62 are at the greatest risk. Sun damage also takes part in and men are more likely than women to develop the the development of oral cancer. Dentists recommend disease at a ratio of six to one. wearing at least SPF 30 or higher on lips.

Like most cancers, early detection is key, however Proactive prevention is the best way to stay ahead of oral cancer. The number one risk factor stems from early indicators of oral cancer may be hidden. Signs

to watch out for include pain in facial areas and ears while swallowing or coughing. Other signs may include enlarged lymph nodes, ulcers, or red and white patchy spots in the back of the throat and constant bad breath.

The medical treatments available for oral cancer include surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.

Overall, 10.5 out of 100,000 adults will develop oral cancer according to the Oral Cancer Foundation.

There are treatments available, but awareness, self-care, prevention and early detection are best. Take action in bettering your health and be aware of what to look for when brushing your teeth. If your throat seems abnormally sore or irritated, then consult a licensed professional. Tackling oral cancer early and head on is the best way to fight it.

Dr. Abigail Tubio is a dentist practicing at Sage Dental, www.mysagedental.com

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National Pet Week

For the Love of Pets

By JENNA LEE REEVES

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rom the moment we first lay eyes on them, to the last, sad goodbye, our pets supply us with unconditional love and happiness. In honor of National Pet Week, May 6–12, here are 10 tips to help you give your pet all the love, happiness and good health they deserve.

1. Give careful thought and consideration to the type of pet you select, making sure it is compatible with your home, lifestyle and budget.

Consider adopting an older shelter pet. Once you’ve chosen your new best friend, commit for life.

2. When you welcome a pet into your home, schedule a visit to the veterinarian for a wellness check, required vaccinations, and flea and tick control products. Continue with regular checkups.Make sure to get a sick or injured pet the care it needs as soon as possible.

3. Keep your pet at a healthy weight and avoid table scraps – many foods humans enjoy can be unhealthy or toxic for animals.

4. Always keep a collar on your pet with its name and your phone number.

Consider microchipping. Keep your pet safely confined to its own yard with available shade and water.

5. Spay or neuter so as to not contribute to the pet overpopulation problem. If you choose to breed your pet, do it through managed breeding practices.

6. Give your pet plenty of love, attention and opportunities to exercise their minds and body.

If you are gone all day, consider adopting a companion for your pet. Playhouses, indoor climbing “trees,” and laser pointers will help keep cats active. Most dogs love a trip to the dog beach or dog park, obedience and agility classes, frisbee and ball games, and swimming in a pool.

Both dogs and cats enjoy learning new tricks

and playing “hide and seek” with healthy treats.

7. Dogs should be walked at least 30 minutes a day, and only in the early morning or evening hours during hot summer weather. Consider an enclosed outdoor run for your feline friends – the internet has a host of creative ideas.

8. Consult a trained professional if your dog exhibits aggression, anxiety or other behavioral problems.

9. Always have a plan for a loving caretaker to look after your pet should something happen to you.

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n June 6, 2008, a unique flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. to commemorate a special event. A watershed moment in American history? Well, sort of. The banner honored the 75th anniversary of the drive-in movie theater.

Its beginning can be traced back to 1932, when folks living on Thomas Avenue in Camden, N.J., might have witnessed some strange goings-on from neighbor Richard Hollingshead. He had nailed a bedsheet between two trees by his driveway, set a home movie projector on the hood of his car, and placed a radio

behind the sheet. Then Hollingshead, his radio blaring at full volume, had projected a movie onto his fluttering “screen.”

Why all that weird activity?

Hollingshead had been concerned about his mother, who was a rather large lady.

To Mrs. Hollingshead, a visit to an indoor movie house guaranteed great discomfort in a too-tight theater chair. Her son figured that if a film could be enjoyed from the comfort of a spacious auto seat, this could alleviate his mother’s problem.

And so was born the drive-in movie concept.

One year later, and with three other investors, Hollingshead bought 400 nearby acres and terraced 336 parking spaces in gentle front-wheel inclines, so that vehicles directly in front of carcocooned viewers wouldn’t block the screen.

On opening night, visiting movie patrons handed over 25 cents apiece to see a British comedy on a 40-by-50-foot screen. Customers instantly embraced Hollingshead’s brainchild—they could relax in their vehicles, smoke cigarettes, bring their kids, chat without being shushed.

Thanks to a prosperous economy and a growing car culture, drive-in theaters mushroomed in popularity after World War II. By 1958 the number of such sites— featuring about 25percent of all movie screens in America at the time—reached its peak with 4,063 locations.

The largest such venue was the All-Weather Drive-In in Copiague, N.Y., which boasted 2,500 parking spaces, an additional indoor sitting area, a playground, a shuttle and a full-service restaurant that offered rooftop dining.

The unavoidable passage of time brought unwelcome changes in the form of soaring land values and competition from increasing technology, especially with the development of popular home video systems.

While most former sites have morphed into housing developments or shopping centers, the remaining weedinfested lots and flea-market locales now stand as sentinels to still-vivid memories of silver-screen stories once told under nighttime skies.

Randal C. Hill, a former disc jockey, English teacher, record collector and author, confesses to being hopelessly stuck in the past. He lives on the Oregon coast and can be reached at wryterhill@msn.com.

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elebrate May with this recipe that combines food from the land and sea: fresh caught fish and Florida oranges. In May, oranges are still in season so they are tasty, economical and brimming with peak nutritional value. Pair them with your favorite fresh-caught fish such as grouper, snapper, snook, mahi mahi, mackerel, trout or sea bass. Cilantro and mint add extra zest, but it’s those juicy Florida oranges that make this dish really “sing.”

Grilled Fish with Citrus Slices

Basic Ingredients: oil fish salt and pepper sliced oranges fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil or mint flavored butter (see below) Orange-Herb Butter Mash together one stick unsalted butter 1/2 tsp. grated orange zest 2 tsp. fresh orange juice 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro 1/2 tsp. coarse salt

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Florida’s Beauteous Botanicals Marie Selby botanical GardenS, SaraSota This tropical oasis filled with rare and beautiful plants is so inspirational, USA Today recently ranked it the top travel-worthy garden in the nation.

On 15 acres facing Sarasota Bay, the Gardens showcase epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants), along with orchids, bromeliads, gesneriads and other tropicals; butterfly, edible and fragrance gardens; a koi pond, an interactive children’s rainforest, an herbarium and a research library.

Now through June 30, visitors can enjoy the Andy Warhol silk screen exhibition, “Warhol: Flowers in the Factory.”

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Ave. in Sarasota, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For admission prices and other info, call (941) 366-5731 or visit selby.org.

Florida botanical GardenS, larGo This serene 100-acre wetlands park in Pinellas County is the largest free garden in Florida. It features 25 individual garden zones including an herb garden, fruit garden, wedding garden, rose garden, and a butterfly garden, which is soon to be the largest in the nation. Home to 1,500 species of native and exotic plants and more than 150 types of birds and mammals, it is a vast and beautiful educational classroom.

The Gardens are adjacent to Heritage Village, where visitors can step back in time and learn about Florida’s pioneering roots.

The Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo, welcome well-behaved pets on a leash. Admission is free; donations accepted. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (727) 582-2100 or visit flbg.org.

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ecause of our long and varied growing season, horticulturalists are obsessed with collecting plants from near and far that flourish in our climate. The result? Florida boasts some of the most stunning botanical gardens in the U.S. Here, we highlight four of Florida’s finest and encourage you to hit the road and enjoy these glorious gardens while the colorful spring blooms and last few breaths of spring air are still with us.

bok tower GardenS, lake waleS The grandmother of Edward Bok, a Dutch immigrant who published the Ladies Home Journal, told him to “make the world a bit better or more beautiful because you have lived in it,” so he set out to build “a beauty spot second to none in the country.” In 1929, the 250-acre Bok Tower Gardens was dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge and presented to the nation.

A sanctuary for native wildlife, the historic Olmsted Gardens, Wild Garden and Hammock Hollow children’s garden provide acres of beautiful gardens spaces. The Singing Tower houses a 60bell carillon that plays concerts at 1 and 3 p.m. The tower is built on Iron Mountain, one of the highest points in Florida and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd. in Lake Wales, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For admission prices and other info, call (863) 676-1408 or visit boktowergardens.org.

napleS botanical Garden, napleS This 170-acre world-class paradise is so beautiful it has won the 2017 Garden of Excellence Award from the American Public Gardens Association.

The Garden is comprised of seven distinct natural habitats and ecosystems, which yield a treasure trove of flora and fauna right in the heart of Naples. Besides Florida’s native plants, the garden showcases the exotic plants and cultures from places like Brazil, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia.

Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr., is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Tuesday when it opens at 8 a.m. Call (239) 643-7275 or visit naplesgarden.org for details.

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“It’s time for someone to stand on his or her record, and if you had a record like mine, you’d want to cover it firmly with both feet,” said Kelly, whose third book, I’d Have to Be an Idiot to Write Another Book, is selling like cold cakes.

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his is your last chance to join The Florida Orchestra’s 50th birthday celebration at its season finale concerts. And what a season it’s been, from Beethoven to Star Wars to a gala concert with Sting. It’s not over yet.

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 (May 4-6): Michael Francis leads Tchaikovsky’s explosive Symphony No. 4. World-class violinist and Bradenton resident James Ehnes performs a violin concerto written for him by James Newton Howard, an eight-time Oscar nominated film composer known for The Hunger Games, Pretty Woman, The Dark Knight and more. Free Classical Kids tickets available in advance for this and all Tampa Bay Times Masterworks concerts.

Free Pops in the Park (May 13): TFO will help open Tampa’s revamped Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in style with a free concert on Mother’s Day. Bring the whole family to check out the 23-acre park and enjoy free symphonic, Broadway and movie music under the stars. Food trucks with beer and wine on site. Fireworks finale!

Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony (May 1820): Michael Francis leads the orchestra on a playful, slightly rainy ride through the countryside

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in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6. Javier Perianes returns to perform Brahms’ gorgeous and demanding Piano Concerto No. 2.

Patriotic Salute (May 25-26): In honor of Memorial Day, the orchestra salutes the American spirit, with music from America’s greatest popular composers, from John Philip Sousa to John Williams. Jeff Tyzik conducts. Part of the Raymond James Pops series.

The Florida Orchestra: Performs regularly at the Straz Center in Tampa, Mahaffey in St. Petersburg and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Most tickets start at $15. Available at floridaorchestra.org or 727.892.3337 and 1.800.662.7286.

FORGETFULNESS: Normal or Not? Many people become more forgetful as they age. How can you tell the difference between mild forgetfulness and serious memory problems like Alzheimer’s disease?

Talk with your doctor if you notice you have more serious memory problems than normal. – National Institute on Aging

What’s typical and what’s not: NORMAL AGING • Making a bad decision once in a while • Missing a monthly payment • Forgetting which day it is and remembering later • Sometimes forgetting which word to use • Losing things from time to time ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE • Making poor judgements and decisions a lot of the time • Problems taking care of monthly bills • Losing track of the date or time of year • Trouble having a conversation • Misplacing things often and being unable to find them Lifestyles After 50 • Sarasota/Manatee • May 2018 • page 17

Health

New Treatment Offers Hope for Those with Parkinson’s Disease

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fter a 20-year police career in Baltimore followed by nine years with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, Dan Cotton, once an undercover detective, concluded that coping with his Parkinson’s diagnosis was the one case he could not solve, particularly after experiencing frightening hallucinations.

Cotton, now 53, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2013, following the onset of a tremor in his right hand. The Port Charlotte resident continued as a community relations officer until a minor car accident and a failed physical abilities test ended his career.

He felt depressed and unsure about what to do next.

Support groups helped until a year-and-a-half ago, when new non-motor symptoms caught him by surprise.

He began seeing shadows of cats and dogs, responding to questions his wife never asked, and once, Cotton’s brother appeared in the passenger seat of his truck and attempted to give him driving instructions.

“He lives up north and is terrible at directions,” said Cotton. “I felt there was something mentally wrong with me. I didn’t know it was part of Parkinson’s.”

“I felt there was something mentally wrong with me. I didn’t know it was part of Parkinson’s.”

Dan Cotton Approximately one million Americans live with PD, but the onset of hallucinations and delusions (false beliefs) often comes as a surprise to patients and caregivers.

These symptoms will affect more than half of people with PD, yet only 10 to 20 percent of caregivers or patients ever report these symptoms to their doctor, pos-

sibly because they are embarrassed and/or do not realize that non-motor symptoms are part of the disease.

This spring, a survey of people with PD and PD caregivers conducted by the PMDAlliance found that nearly all respondents (90 percent) have experienced (or reported their loved one experienced) non-motor symptoms associated with PD. Nearly half felt these types of symptoms were harder to live with than physical symptoms of PD. Cotton talked to his PD specialist (a neurologist with special training) about his hallucinations and the doctor prescribed a fairly new drug treatment specifically approved by the FDA for his symptoms.

“After about three weeks, I noticed the hallucinations started to disappear,” he said.

Today, Cotton volunteers his time with his local PD support group and speaks to groups about his disease.

He encourages patients and caregivers to visit their doctor and discuss their symptoms openly so they can receive proper treatment.

“I’m sharing my story so others know,” he said.

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t is life itself onstage, with all its tragic alliances, eloquent thoughtlessness and silent sufferings.”

So lauded Russian theater critic Anatoly Koni in an 1896 note to playwright Anton Chekhov after Koni had seen the stage presentation of Chekhov’s new drama called The Seagull. In contrast to the popular melodramatic approach of the day, Chekhov’s groundbreaking dialogue approach featured his onstage characters delivering lines that tended to skirt around the issues being discussed rather than addressing them directly.

Sony Pictures Classics’ 2018 version of The Seagull offers Chekhov’s iconic drama for today’s audience, who will experience a classic-in-the-making movie that tells a heartbreaking yet often amusing tale of friends and lovers, all of whom fall in love with the wrong people. The focus is often on the character flaw of narcissism and its ultimate impact on young dreams and romantic love.

The story may be 122 years old now, but it is as contemporary as any modern soap opera. The May 11th release—which is already drawing early Oscar buzz—has Sony almost breathlessly enthusing: “Here finally is the definitive film version of the master storyteller’s play. It is fun and the cast is simply sublime.”

The top-notch ensemble plays a unique and often-quirky set of characters in Chekhov’s iconic work.

In the story, aging actress Irina (four-time Academy Award-nominated Annette Bening) pays a summer visit to her brother’s secluded lakeside estate, where she encounters her long-estranged son Konstantin (UK-born Prada model Billy Howle), as well as his adoring lady friend Masha (Mad Men and The Handmaid’s Tale’s Elisabeth Moss). The fun begins in earnest when a famous novelist named Boris (Netflix’s House of Cards’ Corey Stoll) arrives on the scene at Irina’s invitation and meets striking ingenue Nina (three-time Oscar nominated Irish star Saorise Ronan), a free-spirited but vulnerable beauty from a neighboring estate.

Annette Bening in The Seagull (2018) The Seagull has seen countless stage adaptations over the years, including operas and ballets, as well as a 1968 film adaptation by director Sidney Lumet.

Fresh from Broadway, Seagull director Michael Mayer says, “Chekhov didn’t live to see cinema emerge as an important art form. He would never know how significantly his contribution to writing and acting would be. I’d like to think that he would appreciate our intent on to capture forever, in Koni’s words, ‘the sort of everyday life that is accessible to everyone and understood in its cruel internal irony by almost no one.’”

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CAUTION: Not All Tax-Free Bonds are the Same–Part 2

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ACCESS TO BONDS—This is an area where the bond mutual funds can add value, as they are able to gain access to individual new issues of bonds that many retail investors cannot. When buying individual municipal bonds, investors are basically limited to the bonds available at the brokerage firm or custodian where they have their accounts. Often this selection is limited, both in number of bonds and size of each bond available.

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COST—As with all investments, there are costs involved, whether you see them or not. With bond mutual funds, there is an internal expense ratio, which is essentially how much it costs to operate the fund on an annual basis. Additionally, depending on how your advisor is paid, there may be a sales load involved based on the share class of the fund. When buying an individual bond in a commission account—where the vast majority of

them are sold—the advisor’s compensation is embedded into the price of the bond. So, if the base cost of the bond is 100 cents on the dollar, and the advisor’s commission is 2.5 cents, the net price you will pay is 102.5 cents on the dollar. Often the trade confirmation will only include this net price, so investors are not aware of the true costs they are incurring.

FIXED MATURITY DATE— In many ways, this is the biggest difference between individual bonds and bond mutual funds. With an individual bond, there is a fixed maturity date when all investors will receive their principal back. This means that the exact total return, or yield to maturity, is known at the time of purchase. There is no maturity date for bond mutual funds, making the effect of changes in interest rates much more important, since bond prices move in the opposite direction of interest rates. Consequently, in a rising interest rate environment, even a very good bond fund can have years where it loses money.

Keep in mind that this series is not meant to advocate one type of taxfree fixed income investment over another, but rather to highlight some topics to evaluate when considering these types of investments.

David Novak, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™ at Novak & Powell Financial Services in Pinellas County.

Please note: he is not an attorney and this article should not be construed as one offering legal advice.

For information about investment decisions and financial planning, contact him at (727) 451-3440.

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(They don’t call me Mr. 25 Debonair for nothing!)

D e v e29l o p30e d i n 34 35 the the 19th century, paperclip’s machine 38 aesthetic, low cost and 41 utilitarian nature have 44 made it withstand the test of time.

So much so, that May 29th has been coronated 51National 52 53 Paperclip Day. A 57paperclip can be used for picking locks, picking teeth, opening 60 handcuffs and as an emergency roach 63 clip holder for hippies – not that I have any personal knowledge of such things.

It can keep you from getting lost, too. Straighten one out, magnetize it, stick it through a cork and float on water – it becomes a compass, always pointing north.

Of course, if you are lost, what are the chances you have a cork on

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I have found them useful to clip notes to my shirt to remind me of important things such as meeting the deadline for this column or to feed the dog.

In my younger years, I formed them into going-steady, engagement and wedding rings. This is how I knew that my bride married me for me and not for any presumed wealth.

I know too that one day, should I be called upon to perform an emergency tracheotomy, I can quickly save a life and be a hero like MacGyver.

By now, you must be wondering how you can get involved and celebrate National Paperclip Day. Well, you can festively decorate a tree or your own hair with an assortment of the colorful clips. It’s also a tradition on this day to return all the paperclips you’ve inadvertently stolen from your workplace. You’ll find them in the little piles on your dresser where you’ve emptied your pants pockets or purse of coins, gum wrappers, McDonald’s receipts and other assorted items.

I’m wondering if there is a National Gum Wrapper Day?

If you’ve enjoyed this story, please paperclip a thank you card to an email and forward it to me at micwrighthamo@gmail.com It will make my day and I promise to reuse the paperclip in the future.

Seniors Getting Together WomEn SEEKinG mEn 4813 - SEEKinG HonEST Wm, 65-80 yrs., compassionate, caring.

FF, ND, NDrg, NS. I am easy going, enjoy walks, beach, cooking, dining out. Let’s enjoy life together. Send phone number. Riverview/ Apollo Beach area.

4809 - LiFE iS SHoRT. ISO friendship with widower, early 80’s, SOH, HONEST, NEAT, LT, SD & sports fan. I am W, WW, honest, well dressed, 5’5”, HWP, attractive. Reply with telephone number or email. Bonita/ Ft Myers.

4793 - LooKinG FoR A mATE. I am 68, widow, W, LTR, NS, ND. I am a country girl, likes country music, slow dancing, gospel, folk, music of the 50s and 60s, eat out, wild life, travel, artwork, exercises, 68-73.

Please write, send pictures. Duette.

4790 - iSo bSm. 60-65 yo, long term relationship. Interested in traveling, theater, music and quiet times. HWP, at least 5’9” and up to 200 lbs. give or take.

FF and TLC. 4786 - WSF SEEKS SPiRiTUALLy SECURED WSm. nS, nD, clean cut, honest, FF, companionship for enjoying life’s casual socials, travel, theatre, dancing, dining, cards and walks with a love of life.

Please send photo and phone number.

Port Charlotte area.

4757 - my nAmE iS CHARiTy. I’m mature, single, cuddly with short blonde hair, blue eyes, 5’7”, 654kg, and very attractive. I’m a nurse and have been for 7 yrs. I am very caring, honest & trustworthy. I live alone and care very much about other people’s feelings. I enjoy gardening, cinema, cozy nights in with a bottle of wine, swimming, watching some sport and good movies.

I am looking for a guy aged from 50 and above and good looking, honest and trustworthy. I am in need of tender loving and care. Write soon.

4738 - i Am SinGLE, CUDDLy with long blonde hair, blue eyes, 5’7”. I’m very attractive. I am a nurse and have been for 21 years. I am very much about other people’s feelings. I am very loving, enjoy gardening, cinema, cozy nights in with a bottle of wine, swimming, watching some sport and good movies. I seek a serious marriage minded matured guy. Someone good looking, honest and trustworthy.

I am in need of tender loving care. Write

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Fort Myers, Cape Coral. Please send photo & phone.

4746 - iSo LovinG FRiEnDSHiP. 79 yy, W, HWP, R, C, SOH, NS, ND, NDrg. Happy, healthy, secure, easy going, dancing, music, conversation, reading. ISO FF gentleman with like interests, to love me, share are years. Send phone number.

Ellenton Area.

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4737 - GoLDEn GAL - no GoLD. Mild disability. ISO 62 plus church going Gentleman. Friendship and Possible future. NS, NDrg. Please be respectful. No jail birds. 34287 area. Northport.

4119 SEEKinG HonEST GEnTLEmAn. Former airline stewardess and model, 5’4”, 104 lbs., slender, white with Ph.D. in healthcare. Fulbright scholar, eats healthy and exercises. Likes sports and animals.

WW. Loves the Lord. Florida.

mEn SEEKinG WomEn 4800 - SinGLE WHiTE mALE. My name is Edward. I am a retired dairy farmer seeking a companion between 67 & 70 years of age. Someone who likes to go out to dinner, music, travel, talking, being happy.

4797 - SinGLE WHiTE mALE. Slim, young 70. Non smoker, many interests. 5’10” tall.

Seeks slim female, 60 to 70. Fort Myers, Cape Coral? Dancing. Send photo and phone number. No smoker.

4787 - mALE, W, WW, C, 77 yy, 5’5”, nS, nD, nDrg, HWP, R, absolute gentleman.

Love golf, movies, day and short trips, dancing. ISO attractive, W, lady, C, 65-75 YY, SOH, NS, NDrg, SD, LTR, FF, TLC. Send photo and phone. Lee, Charlotte area.

4771 - FUn LovinG DWm, 69YY, 6’, ISO 59YY+, NS, SOH, HWP, secure female who likes travel, tennis, bicycling, dancing, for possible life partner, NS only. Send recent picture with contact information. Fort Myers area.

4763 - SinGLE, mALE, WHiTE, CHRiSTiAn. 78, ISO SOH, Non-smoker, light drinker, LTR, WGT proportional. TLC LOTS AND LOTS!! Venice 4756 - mAn, 72YY, 5’5”, 145, seeking a non smoker, 65+ for caring, romantic, quiet times. Kind, gentle, church, most sports.

4740 - WiDoWED GEnTLEmAn in Venice looking for a lady around 80 to enjoy the “golden years”. I am a clean cut, honest, stable and loving gentleman. Please send your phone number. I’ll call you.

4715 - SEEKinG LovE & mARRiAGE. 72 yR, SWm, nS, nD, disease and drug free. Easy & out going. Easy to please.

Looking for love & marriage. Only sincere need reply. No game players, druggies or convicts. Age & looks unimportant. Photo, phone please.

4716 - SWm, 58, 5”8”, 160., I’m attractive, active, honest and sincere. Like outdoor activities plus music, theatre, dancing, dining out and travel. You are attractive, SWF, 40-50s, Let’s talk, laugh, begin a friendship. North Port area.

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