Growing up in Mago Vista and Bay Hills, Art Ditzel always loved the outdoors, so much so that he went into the landscaping business, working for companies in the local area. But sometimes caring about the environment and lawn care maintenance don’t go hand in hand. So, Ditzel made a choice.  This spring, Ditzel, with the support of his wife Shannon, created his own lawn maintenance and care business named ASDC Outdoor Services with an important emphasis on going green.  “My family has chosen to try and support a more self-sustaining lifestyle and we are very committed to organic alternatives…

Thanks to Karen Anderson, Broadneck locals don't have to travel far for a fairytale. Her store, Whimsicality, provides fun, funky, unique merchandise for those who enjoy a twist in traditional wares. Stepping through the door is like stepping into a modern princess's castle – so much elegance mixed with edgy style, bright colors, bold patterns and conversation-starting accessories. Whimsicality is the top seller of beautiful beaded Niki Bracelets, a popular jewelry item also made by a local. Scout bags are also available here, as are tons of holiday decorations and tableware. It's the type of…

Officially opening its doors on Sept. 11, Riverbay Roadhouse is the new kid on the block in the Cape St. Claire shopping center.  Local resident Danny Miller bought the former Bella's restaurant site earlier this year and over the summer transformed it into a semi-open floorplan with a large airy dining room, a bar area, and semi-private offshoot areas featuring two-person booths. The name has ties to the community. Deborah Krupa, Miller's girlfriend, explained that the name came from the old River Bay House and River Bay Road that runs along the water's edge of Cape St. Claire. In the past, …

Bella's regulars know the drill: get your first glass, then head for the cheddar spread. Free wine tastings at the long-established liquor store in Cape St. Claire have pulled in a local crowd every month for more than 20 years. Well, almost every month. The popular event goes on hiatus in the summer during prime vacation-picnic-boating season, when customers are more apt to swing in for a six-pack than take time out to sample a chardonnay. The new tasting season got underway last month with wine aficionados heading to the back of the store in the Cape St. Claire Shopping Center to compare …