October 2024

The massive Gumbo-limbo tree captured the attention of Tom and Ruth Marquart to 1567 Reynard Drive, originally from Wisconsin, in 2018. Or was it from the preference of having residence in an established safe community with exceptional location and neighbors? Well,...
Wood Duck

Wood Duck

The Wood Duck by Mark L Franzer Of all waterfowl, the Wood Duck reigns supreme! The males have ornate patterns on nearly every feather and are iridescent chestnut and green. The females are equally distinct with their unique profile and white patterns around the...
September 2024 

September 2024 

1435 Tredegar Drive finds a unique Frank Lloyd Wright styling personally applied by its owners Dan and Diane Jenkins. They toil successfully within their home-based business of custom high-end home design and effectively market through Diane’s graphic designer...
Polka-dot Wasp Moth

Polka-dot Wasp Moth

Don’t let this month scare you by way of ‘mimicry’. The dark metallic blue with white dots and red “tail” gives the threatening appearance of a dangerous wasp but is completely harmless. The caterpillars are a shade of orange with long black hairs again making...
 American Alligator

 American Alligator

  Mfranzer@yahoo.com Did you know that there isn’t an average lifespan for the “gator”? Two of the oldest American Alligators had been in captivity until their early 80s!  An average adult alligator is close to 800 lbs growing to approximately 14 feet although...