SLO LIFE Feb/Mar 2018

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Q&A
With an established career in Morro Bay
already under her belt, ANDREA LUEKER
dove in head first with her job as
Harbormaster at Port San Luis.
Legacy
A steady hand and a focused vision have
been the tell-tale signs marking the career
of GIL STORK. Lucky for us, we had the
chance to connect with him on the eve of
his retirement from Cuesta College.
Now Hear This
The MOTHER CORN SHUCKERS embody
the fun-filled, positive culture that defines
the Central Coast music scene.
On the Rise
Known for launching the “I Have a Dream
Wall” in downtown San Luis Obispo, a
zest for life motivates Mission Prep senior
LAUREN FROST as she readies for college.
Inspiration
After overcoming seemingly insurmountable
obstacles, STEPHANIE GREEN shares her
passion for helping others through poetry.
Family
On the hunt for the perfect place to play,
PADEN HUGHES spends an afternoon at the
newest, and perhaps most fun, park in town.
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Real Estate
Look no further for insight into the local housing market
as we share the year-to-date statistics of home sales for
both the City and the County of San Luis Obispo.
Health
Long dismissed as nothing but a second place
supplement, Vitamin K2 is making a name for itself in the
health community, and we review a few of the reasons
you might want to include more of it in your diet.
Taste
With a busy young family to feed, JAIME LEWIS takes a
culinary tour of some of the Central Coast’s best, and in
some cases, most nutritious, fast-casual restaurants.
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Dwelling
Looking for a fresh start and ready to
rebuild, LYNNE CALLAHAN discovered
a place to call home in the seaside
community of Shell Beach.
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Kitchen
Now that chilly winter days are here, CHEF JESSIE RIVAS
shares the secret for preparing a piping hot bowl of
french onion soup, a perennial classic.
Brew
Move over West Coast India Pale Ale. There’s a new
beer in town and BRANT MYERS has the low-down, and
interesting background, on this New England-style draft.
Happenings
Looking for something to do? We’ve got you covered.
Check out the calendar to discover the best events
around the Central Coast in February and March.