The Dog Days of Summer are Here
Have you ever wondered what the month of August has to do with dogs? Back in the Greek and Roman times they believed the days between July 24 and August 24 were dangerous and evil. They feared the sea would…
Star-Friendly Lighting Standard Now in Place for Keystone
The Keystone community plan states that we shall value “dark, star-filled skies at night above the glare of urban lights.” Unfortunately, street lights in Keystone have been increasing in number and with different colors and intensities over the years. KCA…
Why Florida Native Plants?
Okay, it is hard to argue that beautiful, landscaped, green yards aren’t eye catching but what does it contribute to our Florida environment. The next few months in this Enviro Educator section, we will be looking at the impact of…
Riding the Trails in Keystone, Equestrian Style
We are fortunate to be in the Keystone area where trails are plentiful for bicyclists, hikers, and equestrians. Today my husband and I took our horses on a nice trail ride at Lake Conservation Park. There is something for everyone…
New to the Neighborhood: BoldHouse Nutrition
BoldHouse Nutrition 8738 N Mobley Rd. Odessa, FL 813-334-9407 We are Katia and Danny Miller. We both grew up in Tampa but decided to move our family to Odessa because we wanted a tighter community in which to raise our…
New to the Neighborhood: Matlock Custom Home Builders
Matlock Custom Home Builders & Glamourous Kitchens 16921 Gunn Hwy Odessa, FL 33556 813-920-1111 With over 20 years of experience building custom homes, Jodi & (husband) Matlock have recently opened a beautiful showroom in Keystone. We chose Keystone for its…
What are Phytochemicals?
Phytochemicals is the broad name for a wide variety of compounds produced by plants. They are found in fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains. They are responsible for helping protect plants from fungi, insects, and other external factors. When ingesting these…