Fall season is not complete without the pervasive pumpkin
I love this time of year. Not only is this one of the most productive periods for the nation’s biggest producer of pumpkins, Frey Farms, where I serve as Director... Read more.
Coming to a canal bank near you…
If you are fortunate enough to live along the C-100 Canal in Pinecrest, you probably fell in love with your home because of its prime location along the slow rolling... Read more.
Time for reading, writing, and ‘rithmatic’ – where in the world did summer go?
Yay! Ready to start school again, kids? If you go to private school, you probably already started. And parents all over Pinecrest are cheering (some silently –... Read more.
Thankful of summertime traditions – and our Public Safety Officers – on Independence Day
Whether you call it Independence Day, Fourth of July, or “Phew – a day off,” everyone loves this all-American summer event. It is a time of picnics, parades,... Read more.
The reason I believe in a life of hope, dreams, and love – my father
Happy Father’s Day! This is the day that we allow our dads to do what they really want to do (and never have the time to do): rest, relax, and... Read more.
Reflections on Memorial Day — “My grandfather believed in the American Dream”
As we all know, Memorial Day reminds us, annually, to recognize the significant contributions of the men and women who died for our freedom. What you may not know... Read more.
Pinecrest Farmer’s Market: ‘A Utopian world of smiling people’
On any given Sunday you can visit the village’s wonderful park facility Pinecrest Gardens, conveniently located off Old Cutler Road and SW 111 Street. Some other... Read more.

