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Opinions expressed contributors not necessarily those 8 1039 9 GUEST Its About Community W hether its drifting Boca Grande Pass during tarpon season or snook fishing mouth Caloosahatchee, kayaking maze mangroves Ding Darling relaxing miles white sandy beaches, beauty harmony coastal inland waters incredible wonders natural environment very things make corner world one most places live visit. Those us who year-round Lee County love com- munity life recognize economic impact millions yearly visitors drawn here resources. Nearly five million last alone pumped almost three billion dollars into local economy. It these same resources must protected sustain improve value, grow communities invest quality life. challenges responsibilities maintaining healthy Gulf Coast Caloosahatchee River, while keen interest, also extend far beyond countys jurisdiction. Countys own Conservation 2020 Program, which buys conserves sensitive watershed lands, has been successful meeting original mission since inception 1996. This type essential judicious water management, but should reaffirmed voters updated meet new land resource protection. Lake Okeechobee management within control, yet downstream impacts devastation red tide along coasts much concern. U.S. Army Corps Engineers state Water Management Districts need work cooperatively region better manage releases from lake. Future planning include recognition environmental protection throughout all waterways, balancing needs opportunities development County-- perhaps more so than any other area Florida--represents nexus oftentimes competing interests management. Strong leadership aligning diverse sustainable balance required maintain addressing quality-of-life concerns. We benefit singularly beautiful environment, can easily forget fragility interconnectivity ecosystem--an ecosystem upon future depends. join together ensure protection, simultaneously engaging thoughtful proactive decision making support businesses, create jobs After all, inseparable encourage leaders Washington, Tallahassee promote common-sense solutions achieve mutual goals. As look around already achieved, confident remaining true shared principles commitment community, successful. Partner, Wilbur Law Firm 53114 1226 PM TOP PHOTO BY GARTH FRANCIS 11 MAKING WAVES honor roll island coast who, their everyday lives, community special. CURE WANDERLUST T.S. Eliot once said journey arrival matters. For traveling Europe, easy one. April, airberlin celebrated years nonstop international flights Dusseldorf Airport DUS International RSW. service only helped bring revenue area, abundant experiences travelers well. 866266-5588, airberlin.com --Melanie WHATS UP, DOC BREAKING GROUND Over year, donated thousands order help fund Golisano Childrens Hospital Florida, finally paid off. 20th anniversary existing hospital, healthcare professionals families cheered 7-year-old cancer survivor break ground larger, stand-alone pediatric center. Now theres reason rejoice. 239-343-5000, lee memorial.orgChildrenHospital --M.P. LEFT COURTESY DR. SALVATORE LACAGNINA RIGH SIR BERLIN MIDDLE RIGHT BOTTOM LEE MEMORIAL s member medical director Physician Group, Salvatore Lacagnina took his patients. Ive always believed prevention best cure, he says. My patients heard about ways healthy, opposed waiting chronic diseases develop then trying fix problems. So was fit take role vice president health Memorial System 2010. Since then, hes worked systems employees includes exams, discounted gym memberships screenings common cancers conditions. By tracking clinical outcomes, tell people getting healthier--their weight decreasing, diabetes improving, illnesses better, says Lacagnina. result, LMHS cut health-care costs working businesses same. see investment, And right now, were seeing two-to-one return investment. Lacagnina, 239- 989-9922, leememorial.org --Beth Luberecki STAFF SHAPE-UP Ever feel like just another number doctors office At Private dont to. private center, locations--now including Bonita Springs--is celebrating 17 being first concierge practice Here, able downsize patient intake, allowing professional-to-patient face time. 239-4151111, conciergephysiciansswfl.com 13 ARTWORK JONATHAN KANE PROFILE Searching through history toward NICK CILETTI typical weekday starts promptly a.m. Richard Rick Michael. charge Economic Development isnt job someone wants sleep in. lot my days start early morning meetings, catching up executive board members Horizon Council, various explains. Michael important job--to oversee stimulate financial growth County. But clear-cut path started January. matter fact, unique chain events led him become lifetime interesting memorable moments. boy, bounced back forth between northern Jersey, outside City, western Pennsylvania. point Pennsylvania, attended two-room schoolhouse, built grandfather after returned World War I. small school cry North described modern progressive country During 2008 business trip, had chance visit Venice, Italy, admits there many city, especially food canals. spent childhood Big Apple backyard. worldclass museums United Nations, field trips some worlds landmarks reach. recalls trip particular late 1960s where went Italy 13-year-old Latin student. He remembers inside Sistine Chapel, standing buddy gazing Michelangelos painting. rest class left. Shortly after, man, Michaels mind robe, approached friend, put hands them blessed them. Suddenly, others Chapel swarmed two, they received papal blessing. Pope Paul, holy glory. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, ANTHROPOLOGY AND ARCHEOLOGY ARE WHAT MICHAEL STUDIED IN SCHOOL, ALWAYS HAVING PASSION CAME BEFORE HIM SECRETS COULD REVEAL ABOUT PRESENT DAY. I BEGAN MY CAREER, PRIMARILY DOING HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORK. front Urquhart Castle, sits beside Loch Ness Highlands Scotland. Above Staying closer home, wife Jody enjoy day Epcot. --RICHARD PHOTOS ON THIS OPPOSITE PAGE RICHARD 15 unique, moments no clue happening you, recalls. graduated cum laude Indiana University stops native Jersey way. Believe not, anthropology archeology studied school, having passion came before secrets could reveal present day. began career, primarily historic preservation work, mid-1970s, hard come by, Michael, across States. matters hands, writing grant funded survey allowed identify architecturally significant History played big proposed wife, Janet. planned propose road Williamsburg, Va., Years 1975. her place youll life, That would Lincoln Memorial, she every backside penny five-dollar bill. Life great couple. years, manufacturing two children, 1992, wasnt kind. Janet diagnosed stage IV breast cancer. disease fought valiantly, half dozen reoccurrences. Her ultimately motivated move family down insurance laws friendlier time wouldnt limited amount money pay treatments. Sadly, passed away 2000 age 46. decade later, found again, Jody, whos animal illustrator artist. busy schedules, lead happy together, Savannah, Ga., Scotland, personal favorite wife. There wheaten terriers keep couple toes. When clock, loves spend family, report growing numbers. daughter lives east coast, son military San Diego. His baby boy year. cant wait bundle joy. Skype really helped, explains eyes light up. personality, looks son. friends know devoted husband strong leader. believes does, Pedro Leon, known decade. Volusia challenge, approachable style communication skills ease get done. wonderful genuine sense humor, person with. father, husband, captain ship grandfather, made career--and lifetime--of molding himself whatever needed survive. survived, prospered--much way hopes prosper n Ciletti writer Media 2012. anchor reporter NBC2 Myers. An avid sportsman, enjoys fly-fishing Yellowstone National Park. Washington D.C. cities closely alongside Congress. 16 DOLLARS SENSE Ignore hype ALBERT HANSER f past taught investors anything, patience discipline most. nearly occasions 2009, induced sell shares panic, often following so-called calamitous potential permanently harm stock prices. now know, however, Greek debt crises, Arab Spring, civil wars Libya Syria, European banking morass, Japan earthquake, showdowns current Ukrainian emergency done little slow sales companies impair valuations. Unfortunately, reacted several, portfolio performance below expectations. With again alert due Crimea, offer prescription countering incessant news cycle. horizon dictate response. Investors strive long-term oriented hurt themselves reacting short-term events. Always try context holding period. Traders respond stocks cause reversal trend, whether weather event, strike, geopolitical occurrence, data slight shift monetary policy. dont. desire hold focus issues hold, such productline development, profit margins, strength capital allocation competitive advantages. Dont mix reasons buying selling. market discounts shocking quickly moves on. Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, prices swooned days, losing 11.6 percent, climbed preattack highs mid-October. January 1991, bottomed coalition invasion, weeks risen 21 percent. 2011 earthquake damaged destroyed 1.1 buildings Japan, caused nuclear power plant meltdown elicited doomsday predictions media, prompted three-day sell-off Wall Street fully erased days. Once shock, tends resume underlying trend. Events Russian annexation Crimea tend viewed sideshows show, distraction temporarily directs traders attention more-prominent day, case, GDP growth, corporate earnings trend interest-rates. media certainly over-hype Watch Weather Channel few seem atmospheric calamities occurring alarming frequency. reality, hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, mudslides, wildfires floods occur today past, according property casualty insurers. difference is, televised 247, coverage feeds industry induce trade. profits turmoil. realize Conversely, worst mistakes enticed, wrong reasons, cheap Hanser founder co-chairman Captiva Trust Company, Sanibel-based wealth firm divisions Naples, Tampa Chicago. Learn sancaptrustco.com. 19 COASTAL COMMERCE ready challenge S ome let obstacles stop dead tracks, kind guy. projects ones challenges, good thing challenge. Construction, definitely encountered fair share created company 2003. Almost project multiple constraints owner under, budget owners need, even start. To walk process purchasing piece building remodel final completion excites me. mayor, left, Stevens, facility. Below One biggest undertakings renovation 200,000-square-foot Tampa. STEVENS CONSTRUCTION MARK IS THE KIND PERSON THAT WHEN HE COMMITS TO SOMETHING, YOU CAN CONSIDER DONE. --HEIDI TAULMAN excited. companys gross 30 million. Inquiring minds dying recipe success insists simple fueled reputation ethical practices, superior proven track record constantly delivering budget, schedule unsurpassed quality. Speaking projects, behind construction dozens state. Youve probably buildings, didnt man responsible 100 knows plastic surgeons, space. sleek Garramone Plastic Surgery building, minimalist lobby above, Constructions projects. taken helm Hospital, multi-phase 200,000 square feet Hes hundred dream offices reality. add manager credits Center Specialized Surgery, operating Orthopedic Specialists located off Cleveland Avenue Myers, north Memorial. Recently, finished Pediatric Dentistry architect Ramon GMA Architects Designs Imagination Dental Solutions, truly one-of-a-kind set-up brings underwater adventures dry land. 8,000-square-foot giant whale riding jeep entire scene dental bay. Parents it, Tim Verwest, Dentistry. Verwest outgrew old location Overall, happy. beautiful. excited here. office. build outrageously designed, kid-friendly GMA. BELIEVES ENHANCING COMMUNITY WE BUILD. AS SUCH, SUPPORT MANY LOCAL CHARITIES. --MARK largest home makeover ever Builders Care. labor services 87-year-old resident. electrical fire ruined structure, handicap accessible. commits something, consider done, Heidi Taulman, Industry Association Chapter thankful support. team Toys Tots, Association, Junior League Dress Success, Rotary Club Greater Chamber Commerce, Goodwill Industries. freelance Media. week, noon proud Miami graduate. stopping there. gearing Landmark Hospitals Naples. finished, hospital 87,000 space, 50 beds serve acute care satellite Orlando, headquarters. goes concrete slabs two-by-fours. enhancing build. such, charities, Some philanthropic endeavors chair JDRF Walk Cure Diabetes. 2012 2013, County, raising 12,000. likes lend expertise need. finish 22 23 OUTDOORS Wilderness travel change G DANA MIRMAN bad decisions, Quinn. Getting wild helps sanity. Quinn, whose clients range children nonagenarians fulfilling lifelong dreams journeying Africa, witnessed changes abroad him. client Joseph Holland, retired event wedding photographer Lehigh Acres, prior Africa safari marriage rocks difficulties, Holland. friend invited me photos travels. signed go Kenya two-week trip. time, Holland says, Every different adventure, moment thought problems home. end blues want positive, mind-blowing experience, Before Mark, never mind, got fired second Tanzania. travels Quinn changed whole perspective whats important. o call Could antidote stressors Yes, Hamilton Florida-based worldwide adventure guide, owns operates business, Adventure Safaris. jungles, compassionate, learn greater contributions society, gain transformative. hustle bustle daily stressful causes aggressive, Safaris specializes close encounter pair lions thrilling bucket-list experience. 1251 am calmer easier verify addition noting potentially life-changing African Western clients, firmly benefits wildlife shop villages artists tourism income basis people, supporting economies, turn prevents poaching protects wildlife. organizes British Columbia Cayman Islands Victor Errichetti Cape Coral going excursions creates extraordinary South safaris. sparkle excitement describes varied gorilla safe safaris experts, find sightings. GETTING INTO WILD HELPS PEOPLE KEEP THEIR SANITY. --ADVENTURE GUIDE HAMILTON QUINN trekking Rwanda, chimpanzee Uganda, Great Migration Tanzania, surfing kiteboarding Africa. While passionate importance wilderness anywhere world, 25 Being opens provides insight self Something feels coming unspoiled granted luxuries have. Quinns mindset does import creature comforts offering luxury tents en suite facilities, hot showers bathtubs, fine cuisine prepared chefs. standard long accommodate although prefers guide intimate groups eight people. 26 PASSIONATE KIDS OFF STREETS JUNGLE WHERE THEY REALLY BELONG, AWAY FROM VIOLENT GAMES MOVIES. emphasizes above planned. People me, afraid extremely danger Highway 41 texting driving. continent countries Francisco Dayton, cultures, foods attitudes. listen follow rules. key journey, guides expertise. trust because secondgeneration traveled extensively world. father zoologist run several interacts locals leads excursions. Mirman writer, publicist television producer. zoos, raised animals, living zoo property. affinity animals outdoors strongly access experiences. kids experience outdoors, streets jungle belong, violent games movies. Whether simply heart, possible. Most believe waited long, snorkeling crocodiles alligators Everglades, Keys, ranch giraffes, camels zebras. information safaris.biz 27 CULTURALLY Join party Zumba workouts N DIANE YORK asked why exploded popularity, Barbara Gennity, fitness contracts coordinator Recreation Center, fun. cardio floor, like. Another wrong. interpret instructor certain takes pressure beginners. Proponents ot mothers workout, fastest exercise Ditch workout party, slogan gyms clubs everywhere lose fit. Colombia via Alberto Perez aka Beto. Beto dance forgot tapes aerobics class. grabbed instead improvised, combining salsa, merengue cumbia steps calisthenics. loved begged designing choreography each song, creating fast-moving, knew stumbled something States virtually nothing clothes tapes. U.S., students merchandising label. estimated weekly classes 140,000 locations 185 countries. Fitness named magazine Company Year. mixture merengue, cumbia, chacha, reggaeton, hip-hop Bollywood engaged celebrities. Jennifer Lopez, Kirstie Alley, Jackie Chan, Hewitt, Natalie Portman, Emma Watson, Victoria Beckham, Halle Berry Toni Braxton enthusiasts. waves popular Wyclef Jean Pitbull promoting songs featuring CDs. 1040 one-hour burns 500 1,000 calories. moves, cardio, core, legs, calves, hips abs, balance. Evette Zurbriggen teaches Center. She chose choice bored keeps taking myself too seriously. weights 1-pound sticks maracas sound emphasis calls program, Toning Two regular participants Mike Betty McDermott Kansas Mo., vacation winter. dancing oclock morning. social, physical, activity contemporary, upbeat music. Whats Club. 29 1130 Glenn, Cookie Jacob Dalmau locations. purchased videos available TV immediately musicians perfect teaching fun sub her. pick up, Glenn rhythm dance. choreographer incorporate elements. Their son, Jacob, 2, enthusiast begs enthusiastic gardener splits Richmond, Sanibel. articles health, lifestyle topics appear numerous periodicals Central Virginia. Shannon Bening HAVE DONE OTHER TYPES EXERCISE, PILATES EXAMPLE, BUT ZUMBA, DONT FOLLOW INSTRUCTOR PERFECTLY. DO YOUR OWN THING GET PLENTY AEROBIC EXERCISE. HOW FUN. --SHANNON BENING Zumba, asking increase classes. this, Toronto Kristi Carroll. did work. Donna Leahy heart gives both. great. Bening, resident, adds, types exercise, Pilates example, perfectly. plenty aerobic exercise. How Instructor crazy energy, firestorm calorie burning. Having how resist MORE INFO Want YMCA. below, check official website zumba.com. 975 Rabbit Road, Classes held Monday p.m. Wednesday fee per session sessions 50. 3880 Sanibel-Captiva 239-472-0345, mysanibel.com Aqua offered Friday House 2173 Periwinkle Drive, 239-472-2155 Tuesday Thursday session. Harbour Resort Spa, Marriott 17260 Pointe Dr., 239-466-2296 Saturday complimentary spa service. 5789 239-945-6116, capeharbour.com 31 1041 HEALTHCARE PROS Special Section MODERN RENAISSANCE MAN J. Bert Davis doctor RENEE NOVELLE t glance, Karen presence rock stars. blond hair hangs loosely shoulders, striking poise previous ballet oozes cool confidence. sit chat well-appointed reception office, Im struck Southern drawl thats down-to-earth friendly nature. 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KNEW LOT THEM GET-GO. --DR. BERT DAVIS still yourself. magic. Youre version recently think appreciate straightforwardness honesty. immense indicate much. producing series short films theyve touring film festivals country. 33 works technician Lori Butler procedure. 34 LIVE TODAY LIKE ITS LAST. WAIT BE HAPPY. idea spending renowned Sundance Film Festival note films-- lack thereof--that presented. sudden thinking, Well, terrible films, laughs good-naturedly. ENT 239-481-9211 Novelle author journalist Lift 877-539-9886 lifestylelift.com four-week deadline, wrote film. write, produce, direct compose together. reflect interpretation seven deadly sins, premiered branched vacation. visit, enter there, cult eagerly anticipates next release. talk Robert Redford bit films. submit maybe submitted group artwork. Until comes, intends beautiful, enjoying minute Live last. insists. sounds advice. 35 SOUTHWEST FLORIDAS DOCTORS Six physicians earn high ranking P SUSAN BENNETT Integrative medicine, incorporates body spirit, specialties, treating menopausal women. graduate Arizona Medicine, Auld studies world-renowned Andrew Weil, disease-driven market, healthdriven one, earning degree Dakota School Medicine serving residency Mt. Sinai Medical Cleveland. recognized regions ninth consecutive honor, team. Charles H. Curtis, M.D. hysicians scored double-home recently, Castle Connolly Ltd. honored practices Doctors. York. physician-owned operated independent multi-specialty primary specializing obstetricsgynecology, pediatrics internal medicine. Here Heather Auld, Helping control nutrition choices gynecological ALL JEFF JODICE PPC deserves Doctor, members, Aulds ObGyn 9021 Park Royal 239-432-5858. casual suggestion persuaded M.D., establish medicine ago. water--boating, scuba diving, fishing. canals, quiet, neighborhood be, Curtis Carolina, followed internship Bayfront St. Petersburg. physician, preventive screening hypertension, disease. rewarding detect early, treatable, Doctor designation surprise Curtis. nice respected makes worthwhile others, about. Family Practice 1255 Viscaya Parkway, 239574-1988. Paul Joslyn, obstetriciangynecologist, tangible lifes 5,000 babies seen outcomes. pleasure difficult pregnancy, helping women years. Virginia grew Roanoke, undergraduate Duke University, earned Shands Teaching convinced sunshine somewhere warm, half-jokingly. Joslyn anticipate administrators high-risk pregnancies, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, pelvic prolapse surgery 1265 239-574-2229. George Kovacevic, seemed unlikely ministers Kovacevic footsteps. 37 Blaise Kovaz, C. Yankaskas, college, realized meant be--caring lives. Rush College Chicago masters Illinois established 1994, vacations pack Coral, boating outdoor activities. designated recognized, address caring respectful surgeries endometriosis holds unusual distinction sets quadruplets. gynecologist perform total hysterectomy sacrocolpopexy. Gator order, bachelors Zoology, UF Medicine. obstetrical care, Kovaz pleasantly surprised recognition, Trying possible award. working, playing soccer Frisbee border collies, kayaking, hiking photography. 239-4325858 Yankaskas Managing practicing gynecologist. Shes involved research womens served Director Obstetrics System. teenager girl cerebral palsy, Wood Johnson degree, Thomas Jefferson Philadelphia. nine-time winner designation. honored, validates practices. menopause adolescent gynecology 239-574-2229, Bennett public relations marketing professional guest contributor 38 39 40 UBS_Ad.indd Pages Flint Group UBS assisted investment portfolios retirement estate Eric Hynden sons Daniel Benjamin Sherri Cindy Bill Enslen middle 51714 411 MEET SANIBELS GO-TO PHARMACIST Reggie Mathai delivers old-school smile Pharmacy DOUG GALLOGLY ost occasionally filled. abundance pharmacies available, open hours, convenience ordering refills online, large enough provide shopping rivals department store. jam-packed everything hygiene. ask. M real question pharmacy Pharmacy, opened 2007, pharmacy. storefront Palm Ridge Road impressive observer, welcoming atmosphere business. store visible entrance, enters greeted hello. DANIELA JAEGER MELANIE PAGAN 43 PRIDE OURSELVES OUR BUSINESS FOLLOWING GOLDEN RULE TREATING OTHERS WANT TREATED. --REGGIE MATHAI, OWNER ISLAND PHARMACY pharmacy, 2007. Ownerpharmacist refers family. pride ourselves Golden Rule treated, Mathais fulfill kindness, compassion respect, shows. notion pharmacists serious you. gray sprinkled black distinguished, frequently laughing joking alike working. demeanor encourages reserved ask questions, knowing cares situation. answering intellect intense help. Jackie. 44 choose pharmacist. parents providing example. saw awesome examples giving abilities, pharmacist fellow words. Serving aspect Christian faith. looking job. loving joy, seems aware willingness set aside theirs, evidenced Grace, that, exhausting kids. function smoothly. 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Each intervertebral disc nerve supply outer third layer fibrosis. discogenic occurs tears cracks degenerative changes, pulpous center weakened chemical released, irritates annular nerves, condition visualized MRI. ower condition, commonly pain, condition. term means source. symptoms stiffness. Originally go. returns, individual gradual intensity, longer. advanced stages, result referral arms legs weakness, tingling numbness upper extremities. bodies undergo age. typically spinal structures, notably involving disc. Discogenic associated L VAX-D alternately stretching spine, thereby relieving structures cushion vertebral bones Hapka expert. BODIES UNDERGO CHANGES AGE. THERE TYPICALLY GRADUAL CHANGE SPINAL STRUCTURES, NOTABLY INVOLVING INTERVERTEBRAL DISC. Insitute use treatment technique VAX-D, table-like device applies distractive force lumbar cervical spine. procedure controlled computer technology, designed avoid stimulation proprioceptors muscle guarding. approved Food Drug Administration 1989 herniated radicular 2005, landmark study confirmed treatments sponsored Independence Blue Cross. demonstrated 88.8 percent 430 observed. selected failed least non-surgical provided D.C., Institute treatment, 239-936-2225 backpainswfl.com. 47 1042 HEALTH TIPS Enjoy safely heeding experts C ED BROTAK Thats come-on tourists. sunny Officially, 3,000 hours sun bump percentage higher winter, peak visitor season, less cloud cover hide sun. Even wetter summer months, clouds afternoon. sunlight vitamin But, warned, thing. Many lifestyle--fishing, boating, golf, tennis, Andrea Cambio, Cambio Dermatology Coral. protect dangers exposure. composed ultraviolet rays UVA UVB. affect skin. uncommon powerful are, Timothy Dougherty, Emergency Department. suffered first-degree redness, second-degree blistering skin sunburn. sunburn damage suns Ultraviolet directly skins wrinkling, cancer--the melanoma, cancer, extreme sunburns. recommends annual dermatologist. UV strongest. LIZ LOVE-BROTAK FLORIDA CLOSEST EQUATOR WHILE STILL BEING CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES. --MELISSA L. GRIFFIN, ASSISTANT STATE CLIMATOLOGIST angle sun, exposure, points Melissa Griffin, assistant climatologist solstice, overhead, adds. Actually summer, potent. closest equator continental States, Griffin. warns exposure Keep sparkling white-sand beaches glistening water. inform risk rays, Index developed. index numerical value expected maximum Values 0 night tropics. 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Please listings. calendar 86 87 STARGAZING ELIZABETH JOYCE 12th Moon Capricorn usual blow proportion. wind habits. Moon, tides bigger usual. rainstorms excessive flooding. 26th Leo luck Anything begun powerful, carried fly suffer landing. endure, 10th Aquarius ego community. keys harder 25th Virgo purity purpose. self-esteem seriously compromised. planets off, frustration. gas brakes. months. ARIES MARCH APRIL July, Jupiter romance admirers grows. moment. tough waving goodbye dear plane Hang effort, rest. luck, lovers, creativity. tempted gamble hard-earned dollars, Lady Luck fickle. Credit card bills coming, jeopardize thrills. TAURUS MAY opens, confusing Taurus. resolve this. 13th arrive. odd keel. solved fuss. GEMINI JUNE Gemini, pocket change. Any urge status quo resistance comfort familiar. Spend situations. shot, fail. Personal Signs longdistance venture CANCER quiet unfairly deserves. unstoppable earned. decide marriage. untangle neglected tackle Romance delicious, intimate. LEO AUGUST Mercury turns 1, rejoicing. carefully pore facts surround recent pact group, celebrate. hand, solve mystery. Leo, fans applaud heats hottest record. hot, fan base growing. Will stick might. theyre confrontation sides 8th. VIRGO SEPTEMBER mudding retrograde. Facts 89 1252 1st, encounters authority figures. show road. clothes. Also, midmonth. careful resort. LIBRA OCTOBER long-distance youve arrives 8th, Libra. inheritance delayed funds 27th, Ready success. lasting schedule. go, count star show. decks Remember Creating void vibration SCORPIO NOVEMBER horizons. ticket now. intimacy. see, 18th. Impulsive situations probable, boil, angry, deal merciful. Think relocate. position is. homework gut. right. 90 SAGITTARIUS DECEMBER concentrate discuss issues. unsaid relation, retaliate listen. honest. interest included. politics, religion, foreign lands education. teach preach, ignored. younger. 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