The Hernando County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for Pine Island Beach effective immediately.
Archive for August, 2010
Pine Island swimmers at risk
Friday, August 27th, 2010This Week’s Picks Aug. 23, 2010
Monday, August 23rd, 2010I always order the Blue Crab and Roasted Corn Chowder when I dine at Tarpon Lodge in Pineland.
Prepare yourself and your best friend for Bark Island
Friday, August 20th, 2010The Hernando County Parks and Recreation Department has announced the dates for the 2010-11 season of Bark Island.
Cape Coral briefs: Neighborhood group to host candidates
Sunday, August 15th, 2010The Southwest Cape Coral Neighborhood Association will host a meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Oasis Charter Middle School, 3507 Oasis Blvd.
Be ready to pay to play at Hernando County parks
Saturday, August 14th, 2010Backing that pontoon boat down the ramp and into the water or using that well-manicured ballfield for a friendly matchup of your favorite softball teams may be getting pricier very soon.
Ten things you can do to prevent Pine Island water damage
Friday, August 13th, 2010
Ten things you can do to prevent Pine Island water damage in your home
Sometimes Pine Island water damage is inevitable but 95% of the time you can take steps to prevent Pine Island water damage from occurring in your home or condo.
A very small number of Pine Island water damages happen because of weather and wind. The majority of water damage losses happen because of plumbing leaks and Air Conditioning condensation problems.
First and foremost; know where the main water shut off is for the whole house. If there is a plumbing leak in a place where you cannot use an under sink or toilet shut off to stop the flow, shut the whole house off.
Second; when you leave the house for even a weekend shut off the Pine Island water to the house. Be sure to shut off the power to you electric Pine Island water heater also. If the water is off no plumbing Pine Island Water Damage can occur. Check the supply lines for your washing machine. Be sure the drain line for the washer is clear.
Third; check under the sinks and behind the toilets to be sure Pine Island water is not condensation or dripping. If there is condensation, wrap the pipes in an insulating blanket. If there is a drip call a plumber.
Fourth: If your home has copper piping for the Pine Island water supply behind the walls and above the ceilings and your home is 15 years old think about a re- pipe. Plumbers will run new plastic lines above your ceilings to every fixture and leave the old pipes in place.
Fifth: Check the hose bibs, outside water spigots, to see if they are leaking. This kind of Pine Island water leak can travel through the block structure and wet the drywall inside.