Many of us moved to Florida to get away from winter weather. We can watch weather reports from up North of snow, ice and cold and chuckle to ourselves as we look outside at our sunny and pleasant January days. Well, we don’t get off that easy. While snow and ice are rare, we get our share of inclement weather in the winter too.

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Although our backyards are our pets’ favorite place to stretch their legs and imaginations, there are many factors that we must pay attention to in order to ensure that their safety isn’t in jeopardy. Dr. Mike and the rest of the Animal Hospital of Largo team shared a few pieces of advice with Florida Home about how to make our backyards as safe as possible for our pets.

Food is so much more than the actual food itself. It brings people together and creates memories that go beyond what we taste. One of my favorite childhood memories that I can picture as if it was yesterday involves a cold, winter night and a pot of short ribs.

Browsing through Whole Foods and seeing these beautiful jumbo shrimps, I knew I had to do a twist on the classic “shrimp and grits”. This southern favorite is loved for its creamy base, large bites of shrimp, and bold flavors. I’m switching it up with polenta and a smoky-spicy combination that will have you digging in for more.