Captain Red Flowers, a seasoned Florida fishing guide and stage 4 melanoma survivor, took on the Great Loop Challenge in June 2024 to raise $1 million for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Inspired by young cancer patients he met during treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center, he set out to complete the 6,000-mile journey — a network of waterways around the eastern U.S. — in record time. So far, $500,000 has been raised! Launching from Lake Beresford Yacht Club in DeLand, Florida, Flowers pil

Palo Verde trees are in full bloom — and while they might leave a golden trail behind, they’re more than just desert confetti. Here’s why we love them: • Native to Arizona, they thrive with little water — perfect for desert landscaping • Their bright yellow blooms support local pollinators like bees • They provide much-needed shade in our hot spring and summer months • Their beauty brings the desert to life each year | City of Peoria, Arizona Government