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The story of Jeanne Socrates’ history-making sail around the world

They say the third time’s a charm. That was definitely the case for Jeanne Socrates, a grandmother and retired math teacher from Britain. Aboard the S/V Nereida, Jeanne successfully completed a solo, non-stop, unassisted sail around the world on July 8, 2013, after leaving the harbor in Victoria, Canada in October,

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Mexico in Top 3 Countries to Retire – 2015

where to retireThe World’s Best Places To Retire In 2015, they rank Mexico 3rd behind Ecuador and Panama.

Using input from their correspondents all over the world, they analyze factors such as climate, health care and cost of living to determine the best bang-for-your buck retirement destinations on the planet.

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How did the Caracol’s Cotton Cove get its Name?

For those of us who have enjoyed this beach, we can thank the Cotton’s for that sand. During their first few years in the Caracol, they bought over 75 trucks loads of it to make the beach and sandy sea floor.



Filmed in San Carlos: Casi Treinta

Casi30“Casi Treinta” (Almost Thirty) tells the story of a group of 8 friends who are about to turn 30. The movie was filmed in San Carlos, Guaymas, Obregon and Hermosillo and will soon hit the theaters.

Watch the trailer

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San Carlos Pueblo Escenico

The idea for San Carlos Pueblo Escenico (SCPE) began as a means to restore and maintain the character of San Carlos, for the purpose of visual appeal, livability, and to improve our economic health.



San Carlos Author, Jinx Schwartz

San Carlos local Jinx Schwartz won the 2007 Eppie Award for Best Mystery for her novel Just Add Water, the first in her Hetta Coffey Mystery Series.



Mexican Honeymoon in San Carlos

Mexico is usually on the short list of locations for newlyweds to celebrate their honeymoons. For Dick and Dianne Newlon, San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ended up at the top of their list.

Prior to meeting his future bride, Dick heard of this special area on the Sonoran coastline through some friends in 1963.

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Deadliest Catch

Wild Bill by Abraham CastroThe Deadliest Catch is airing the first episode of the new season this Tuesday April 13th on the Discovery Channel. Local air times are 6:00pm and 9:00pm.

The new boat this year is the Kodiak. Her Captain is non other than San Carlos’ own “Wild Bill” Wichrowski.

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