Local banks remain strong during uncertain times

We’ve all heard about the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature and most of us have wondered what would happen next to the other financial institutions down the line. It’s a logical though…

Dave Endres: ’round here, he’s called “The Earring Guy”

This glass craft started for Dave three or four years ago as he was vacationing in Boca Grande. “We like bringing stuff up from the beach, and we put it on a little table outside our room at the Innlet,” he said. One year he had some pieces of beach glass he had found, and had them on display on his table. Another person at the Innlet also put some beach glass out, but then added a large pile of the frosted glass, identifying it a beach glass. 

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