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On Sunday, Nov. 29 starting at the North Collier Regional Park in Naples, the Fifth Annual Iron Joe Bonness Turkey Ride will take place. Cyclists can choose 10-, 30-, 62-, or 80-mile routes. The fundraiser is presented by Naples Pathways Coalition, a nonprofit working for a fully integrated transportation network of sidewalks, bike lanes and [...]
A North Fort Myers hunter hiked into the Everglades by himself and ended up lost for four days. He was rescued on Nov. 20. The News-Press reports that Jamey Mosch, 30, “lost most of his clothes except his underwear, plus his shotgun, cell phone and other belongings in the Big Cypress National Preserve. His knee [...]
On Nov. 21 thrill seekers, outdoor enthusiasts, businesses and clubs had a chance to compete in a special race designed to explore the Upper Keys. The Amazing Race of Islamorada consisted of a three-mile run, a two-mile kayak trip and a six-mile bike ride. The event started at Robbie’s Marina and was sponsored by [...]
According to SunSentinel.com, after seeing heavy action in Ramadi and Baghdad in 2003 and 2004, the Florida National Guard’s 1st Battalion, based in Hollywood, will return to Iraq. “More than 600 members of the battalion will be mobilized Jan. 2, ship out to Fort Hood, Texas, for more training and arrive in the war zone [...]
The Sun Sentinel media company is showing photographs of 56 local men and women who died in the United States’ post-9/11 wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. To view them, click here.
Cycling groups in South Florida are on a mission to end confrontations with motorists, according to the Sun Sentinel. The media company reports that “They’re policing their own ranks. Leaders in group rides are making sure riders are following road rules, not taking over traffic lanes when it’s not necessary and being courteous to [...]
The first race in the Cannondale Coconut Cup mountain biking series was held on Nov. 8 at Oleta River State Park in North Miami. The event doubled as race #5 in the Specialized Florida State Championship series. According to organizer Dave Berger, “Gusty winds kept the riders cooled off and temperatures were only in [...]
The Florida Bicycle Association’s mission is to advocate for a bicycle-friendly Florida. So when FBA was given the opportunity to present the kick-off event for zMotion’s cycling season, it jumped at the chance. zMotion is a Zimmerman Advertising foundation based in Fort Lauderdale. “zMotion has quickly become a major player in the cycling community, [...]
Health insurer Humana has launched the Freewheelin bike sharing program in which 18 bicycles are offered to the community for free. Anyone 18 or older can borrow a Freewheelin bike to run errands, take a leisurely spin or get some serious exercise, all the while improving their health and saving the environment and their gas [...]
Miami photographic artist Brian Trainor’s solo exhibition Hanging Out in Biscayne National Park opened at the park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery on Nov. 20. That evening, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Trainor hosted a “meet the artist” wine-and-cheese reception that included a silent auction for an original photograph. The show and reception [...]
