Fueled by an ambition to offer a fresh and distinct dining experience, the owner of Vito’s Italian Restaurant & Grill, Rosalino Taormina, has a new passion project: The Lion’s Den: 1837. Since opening Vito’s in 2015, Taormina, known as “Rosie,” has made a name for himself as a cornerstone of the Lake Anna dining scene. Over nearly a decade, he’s …
Anew commercial development is set to bring 50,000 to 90,000 square feet of professional and retail space to 208 New Bridge Rd. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, the project aims to address the area’s growing need for accessible goods, services, and infrastructure. Spearheaded by real estate experts Melanie Lucero and Michael Boyce II, husband and wife real …
Charlie sees an opening in the gate, a sliver of sunlight from an open door, a dropped leash—and away he goes. If you have a runner or an escape artist for a pet, you know what I’m talking about. Some pets love the freedom of running out on their own as fast as their paws will take them, tongue lolling …
If you’re a Central Virginia animal down on your luck and in need of rescue and support, several places can help you get back on your paws—or hooves. In Louisa County, especially if you’re neither canine nor feline, one invaluable option is Hooves and Paws (H&P), located on Poindexter Road west of Louisa. H&P was founded in 2002 in Southern …
When purchasing a lake home with your dog in mind, there are several considerations that should come into play, both for the safety and comfort of you and your dog. First, consider the topography as it pertains to navigability for your dog. Does the backyard lend itself towards accommodating a nice, fenced area? Partially shaded is ideal. If so, be …
Woof! Woof! I’m so excited that I just cannot contain myself! It happened again! I knew it would! When the Magic Tree comes to our house, sooner or later, the fun white stuff shows up outside on the ground! And I love it! Most of my two-legger friends know that I go swimming every day. I actually love swimming the …
Thunderstorms, tornadoes, blizzards and heat waves are of no concern to the forecasters at the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder, Colorado. This is a group of very specialized scientists that are more interested in such things as the solar wind, geomagnetic and radiation storms, and radio blackouts. The SWPC provides real-time monitoring and forecasting of solar and geophysical …
Before I began printing The Breeze, the former publisher, Jim McCoy, made it a point to mentor me. Every week, for at least an hour, he would sit me down to share his methods and prepare me for what was ahead. Mary Jo McCoy would jokingly apologize in advance for the sheer amount of slobber and dog hair I’d encounter …
Some of us, myself included, have decided to read more books in 2025. My New Year’s Resolution. As you are considering your list of must reads, let me tell you about 2 books that literally have the power to change your life. Food, What The Heck Should I Eat? By Dr. Mark Hyman The no-nonsense guide to achieving optimal weight …
