April 2009

April 2009  

April 2009 Issue

COVER STORY

The Green Issue

On the Cover:  Spring Fashion

 

FEATURES

How We Built a Green (Lite) House

For (mostly) selfish reasons, we chose to be environmentally responsible when we remodeled our College Park home. | By Jennifer Greenhill-Taylor and Joseph Hayes

Every Little Bit Helps

You can lessen your impact on the environment in dozens of ways. Here are 9 products made with the three R’s—reduce, reuse and recycle—in mind. | By Joseph Hayes

Eco Crusaders

Like organic produce and hydrogen fuel cells, environmentalists come in all shapes and sizes. These four green advocates work in different ways but they share a single goal: taking care of the planet.

______________________________________________________________________________________________ 
FROM THE EDITOR

My Train of Thought: Let’s Derail SunRail

"A result of SunRail would be more cars on more pavement, contributing to global warming and further preventing rainwater from seeping into the aquifer." | By Mike Boslet

CITY SCENE

In Their Own Words

Daisy Lynum, Born to Read
Considering Daisy Lynum's love of reading, it seems fitting that her life story would make a great book. | By Gary McKechnie and Nancy Howell

Our Town

›› [According To]  Earl K. Wood

›› [Art] School  Grand Designs

›› [Health]  Rocks for All Ages

›› [Update]  Former Sheriff Beary Goes to Kabul

Top Picks

April's best bets in the arts and entertainment

The City Beautiful

Able to Leap Tall Buildings | Photo by Rick Andrews

CITY STYLE

Body & Soul

Something to Smile About
The future is bright for those seeking perfect pearly whites. | By Denise Bates Enos

Fashion

Spring Forward
Refresh your style by reining in excess and creating a strong, utilitarian wardrobe. | By Shelley Preston 

CITY HOME

Design Trends

A Sense of ‘Repurpose’
Decorating with recycled and sustainable materials helps reduce waste and save energy. | By Denise Bates Enos

Open House

Great Danes
When Preben and Lis Knudsen moved to the area 40 years ago, they imported their Scandinavian sensibilities to Florida homes. | By Denise Bates Enos

CITY DINING

Restaurant Reviews

The Oceanaire Seafood Room & Asia Bagus | By Rona Gindin

ON THE TOWN

Arts, Entertainment and Special Events

›› Classical Music/Opera

›› Concerts

›› Film

›› Galleries

›› Museums

›› Sports

›› Special Events 

›› Theater

SOCIAL SCENE

Social Datebook

›› Social Events

›› Soirée

RSVP

Event Galleries

Browse or post local event photos on Spotted®