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A new focus on “You & Yours”
Big trumpet fanfare. Roll of the drums. We’re introducing something brand new at Sun-N-Fun and it promises to be one of the most exciting programs we’ve ever had.

We’re calling it “Focusing on You and Yours” and it’s a special series of seminars, workshops and classes that focus on enriching your life and spirit, improving your health and wellbeing and getting you more involved with all that life offers.

You’ll learn tips on nutrition, learn how to cook tasty, heart-healthy Mediterranean cuisine and sample wine, beer and cheese at our culinary experiences.

You’ll get fit with sessions on everything from how to use our on-site equipment to how to walk for fitness at our shape up classes.

You’ll discover positive thinking techniques, learn how to be more emphatic and how to appreciate life’s many blessings at our spirit sessions.

You’ll get involved in the community participating in beach cleanups, charity walks and Animal Rescue Organizations.

You’ll learn how to fix your finances at seminars on how to stretch your budget in today’s economy.

You’ll get out and about with trips to local places of interest like the Ringling Museum and evening drum circles at Siesta Key to watch sunsets.

You’ll discover how easy it is to stay connected with family and friends using all latest social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter.

And you’ll learn to grow your own earth box and do preventative Park Model maintenance at our home & garden sessions.

It’s our way to help you enjoy the great Sun-N-Fun lifestyle even more. So get up, get going and get involved. You and yours will be glad you did.

We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for groups or are interested in conducting a seminar, leading a group or holding a workshop. Email us at lifestyles@sunnfunfl.com to sign up or to get more information.

Sun-N-Fun, Sherkston Shores, and Tropical Palms have contributed recipes for what we think makes a perfect three course repast. Get the family together, enjoy the food and drink and talk about what you want to do during your next visit with us. Share your thoughts about these recipes in your comments.

BEVERAGE
The Tropical Palms team concocts their idea of the perfect refreshment at the end of the day.

Tropi-Cabana
1 Glass of Ice
1oz. Coconut Malibu Rum
6oz. Pineapple Juice
.5 oz. Melon Liqueur
Splash of Cranberry Juice
Maraschino Cherry & fresh fruit Garnish

ENTREÉ
Sherkston General Manager John O’Brien’s personal recipe. Discovered while he and wife Naomi visited South Africa. John challenged Chef Ken to duplicate it. The results were so satisfying it’s now on Sherkston’s menu.

Peri Peri Chicken (serves 6)
Ingredients
5 tbs extra virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped garlic
6 tsp chili peppers
2 tsp of oregano
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp of salt and pepper
6pcs skin on chicken breast, or one 5 lb whole chicken

Preparation
In small bowl, combine, garlic, olive oil, hot pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Rub over chicken, pushing some of the mixture under skin.

Refrigerate chicken for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. On a greased grill over medium heat, cook chicken, covered, for about 15 minutes on each side or until breasts are no longer pink inside or juices run clear when legs are pierced with a fork.

Serve with steamed rice and grilled vegetables.

DESSERT
This Florida favorite comes from the Sun-N-Fun cookbook that’s comprised of recipes contributed by winter-time residents. The cookbook helped raise $2300 for a local food bank, making it all the more delicious!

Key Lime Pie (compliments of Alexis Ruby)
Crust
9 inch pie pan
¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
1 ½ tbsp melted butter

Filling
½ Cup Nellie’s Key West lime juice
(1) 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
4 egg yolks

Preparation
Combine the crumbs with the butter and press into the pie pan.
Combine milk and egg and mix will. Slowly add key lime juice and mix just until incorporated.
DO NOT over mix.
Bake at 350° F for 15 minutes.
Allow to stand for 10 minutes before refrigerating.