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Lake levels remain very low even after rainThe Apopka Chief
Even with the rain this week, we STILL need more, folks! Please keep prayin’ for more rain, because our lakes are really gettin’ low! Lake Monroe and Lake Jesup are extremely low, so be careful if you plan on fishin’ out there.
Taking the pressure off evening mealsNancy Thomas
Delish.com says, “We’re going back to the basics with this perfectly simple side dish: all you need is salt, pepper, and olive oil to make perfectly tender, caramelized carrots.“
Don’t run aground getting to those fish!The Apopka Chief
The fishin’ is still pretty doggone good right now, and folks are catchin’ lots of shellcrackers around the pads in Lake Kissimmee east of Lake Wales.
Happy Mother’s Day to all you Moms out there!Nancy Thomas
According to Historycooperative.org, the inaugural Mother’s Day was initiated on May 10, 1908, in Grafton, West Virginia, by Anna Jarvis after the death of her mother. Anna was…
The shellcrackers are bedding, and they are biting The Apopka Chief
John at Bitters Bait & Tackle reports that folks are catchin’ plenty of catfish and shellcrackers on the St. Johns River, most of 'em up under the 417 bridge in Lake Jesup. You can also catch some shellcrackers in…
Let’s go fishing and enjoy this Chamber of Commerce weatherThe Apopka Chief
We need to crank up our prayers for some rain. The lake levels are droppin’, our yards are dryin’ up, and the plants are in dire need of…
Homestyle favorites from scampi to sunshine pieNancy Thomas
The following recipe for Chicken Carbonara comes from Ree Drummond’s thepioneerwoman.com website. The flavorful pasta recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes. Ree says, “This chicken…
Taco Tuesday and beyond: cheesy, savory and sweetNancy Thomas
For the perfect comfort food to cover your next Taco Tuesday or just about any day of the week, we have a hearty Tex-Mex taco lasagna that is cheesy, delicious, and perfect for a crowd. Besides being flavorful for days, it is also a great way to stretch…
Shellcrackers on the beds, and the bass are bitingThe Apopka Chief
I hope everyone is enjoyin’ this great weather we’ve been havin’… nice and cool in the mornin’ and then gettin’ up in the 80s durin’ the day! Those cool breezes in the heat of…
Shellcrackers bite big in Lake KissimmeeThe Apopka Chief
We’re finally gettin’ some rain this week, and I just want to thank all of you for your prayers. The rain will not only help our lakes, but…