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This article contains spoilers for Return Of The Jedi and the wider Star Wars series.

After The Empire Strikes Back magnified everything that Star Wars offered, it would be fair to say that Return Of The Jedi faced a tough task tying up the cinematic phenomenon that was the original Star Wars trilogy. And while the 1983 Empire follow-up may not be remembered as fondly as its immediate predecessors, it still manages to offer a fun space drama with plenty of action.

At one point known as Revenge Of The Jedi (and reportedly scheduled to have Luke take Vaders place alongside the Emperor), this instalment was directed by Welshman Richard Marquand. Steven Spielberg was approached, as was David Lynch, who was fresh off of The Elephant Mans Oscar success, but he had next door to zero interest.

A pity for them, really, because the film was a huge financial success grossing somewhere around half a billion dollars from its budget of around $40 million. Critics loved it, too, and despite unfavourable comparisons with Empires darker story, its clear three-act structure clearly won hearts.

Opening with Luke (Mark Hamill) and cos daring rescue of Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Jabba the Hutts decadence is on full display. His palace on Tatooine is packed with sycophants and co-conspirators, marking the ultimate test of Lukes restraint as a Jedi completing his training and thats not even mentioning the Rancor in the basement.

Moving into the desert on Jabbas barge, the Sarlacc sequence remains one of the franchises most enduring set pieces. It offers everything Star Wars does best the comedy of an almost blind Han Solo doing more harm than good, R2-D2 doing his best to support the combat, and Luke swinging his lightsaber in a way that makes him look infinitely more assured than he did in his last battle with Vader. Plus, of course, theres Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) strangling a giant space slug to death something no one is likely to forget in a hurry.

After a brief detour to kill off Yoda (a sequence that still feels a little unnecessary even now, but more on that later), the second act of the movie moves to the forest moon of Endor. Here we find speeder bikes, Ewoks and an Imperial Base that provides a shield for (dun dun dun) a second Death Star. Here, the Rebels team with the indigenous teddy bears (who are surprisingly vicious) and attempt to overpower the superior force while Luke turns himself over to Vader, who takes his son for an audience with the Emperor himself (a deliciously eeeevil Ian McDiarmid).

The third act of Return Of The Jedi is arguably some of the finest sci-fi in history, offering three different planes of action surrounding the second Death Star. In the Emperors Throne Room, Luke refuses to join the Dark Side. On Endor, Leia and Han battle to knock out the shield generator. And in space, the Rebels engage the Imperial Fleet in what is arguably the best space-combat sequence in the franchise so far.

The Emperors full plan is revealed, as the real big bad explains that the Death Star is not only operational, but ready to fire on the assembled fleet. Meanwhile, Vader duels with Luke, suggesting he plans to turn Lukes sister (revealed via Obi-Wans ghost early in the movie to be Leia) to the Dark Side, which sends the Jedi into a rage.

Severing his fathers hand but refusing to kill him, Luke is attacked by the Emperor who is able to zap him with the Force Lightning weve since seen in Revenge Of The Sith. Vader has a change of heart, throwing the Emperor to his death in the depths of the space station, before dying in Lukes arms while the latter tries to rescue him. The Death Star is destroyed (again), and our heroes reunite on Endor as celebrations begin across the galaxy. The end.

Thats a heavily truncated version of events of course, but theres plenty to unpack here. Of course, its worth noting that everyones favourite bounty hunter, Boba Fett, is unceremoniously slain during the battle above the Sarlacc pit. Thankfully, we have The Mandalorian now.

Secondly, Return Of The Jedi gives us a much clearer look at the sagas antagonists. In literal terms, we see Darth Vaders helmet removed to reveal his scarred, pale face. We also finally get to see the Emperor in the flesh, although arguably we find out more about him through the prequel trilogy, which charts his rise to power.

Its a shame to see Yoda, one of Empires best new additions, essentially relegated to simply confirming Lukes fathers identity before he croaks on Dagobah. The Jedi Master is another character thats served well by the prequels (CGI battles aside), but it still feels like his death is solely to place Luke as the last remaining Jedi.

Speaking of Lukes journey to becoming a Jedi Knight, Hamills understated performance in Return Of The Jedi is arguably his best yet. Hes confident, but not overly so, and the contrast between his calm when dealing with Jabba and his cronies versus his stoic nature when interacting with his father and the Emperor shows that hes learned his place in the universe.

In the run-up to The Rise Of Skywalker, rewatching Return Of The Jedi offers up more questions. How did the Emperor survive his fall? What kind of legacy does Vader leave for his grandson, Kylo Ren? Will we see more Ewoks? We cant wait to find out how the latest instalment answers these.

Return Of The Jedi isnt a perfect movie. It sags in the middle, slowed down by a reliance on Endor and a lack of fresh planets to explore, but it offers a fitting culmination to Lukes journey. At the conclusion of the movie, hes beaten his father in combat (albeit having lost his temper somewhat, suggesting hes not as infallible as expected) and finally brought balance to the Force for a while, at least

Best lightsaber bit: As fun as R2-D2 flinging Lukes lightsaber through the air at the Sarlacc pit is, we have to go with the Jedis new green saber clashing with his fathers classic red laser sword in the Death Stars throne room, while the Emperor looks on gleefully.

Best non-lightsaber bit: The Executor-class Star Dreadnought crashing through the Death Star remains a fist-pumping moment, even all these years later.

Jedi wisdom: Search your feelings, father. I feel the conflict within you. Let go of your hate. Lukes appeal to his dads better nature speaks to the conflict within all of us. Basically, be awesome and say no to the dark side.

Rules of the Force: With Anakins redemption leading to him becoming an un-Vader-fied Force Ghost, it turns out that one good deed can make up for being the Galaxys biggest mass-murderer. Vader may have spent much of his life as a Sith, but after killing the Emperor he appears alongside Obi-Wan and Yoda as a benelovent spirit at the movies conclusion (with original actor Sebastian Shaw controversially replaced by Hayden Christensen thanks to George Lucas post-prequel tinkering).

Who has a bad feeling about this? Its a double whammy this time, with both C-3PO and Han Solo both saying the immortal words. Threepio says it when entering Jabbas palace, while Han is similarly dubious when hes about to be roasted by Ewoks alongside Luke and Chewbacca. We cant blame either of them, really.

Galactic stop-offs: A much shorter tour itinerary we revisit Tatooine and Dagobah, but other than that the only fresh locale is the forest moon of Endor, home of the Ewoks.

Who wins? A definitive win for the Rebels here, as the second Death Star has been destroyed, alongside the Emperor and Darth Vader. Lukes the last Jedi, but hes got a sister now (that he kissed passionately just one movie ago, so make of that what you will). Han has been saved, too, so everything is going to work out just fine, right? No more Star Wars, no sir.

You can read all of our Star Wars recaps here.

Are you a fan of Return Of The Jedi? Are there any other aspects of it that you love, any that you didn't, or anything that weve missed? Let us know in the comments below!

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The Star Wars movies debrief: Return Of The Jedi recap, legacy and best bits - Den of Geek UK

GREENSBORO, N.C. Greensboro police are sending a warning to the public to be on the lookout for porch pirates - people stealing packages from unsuspecting homeowners.

Thieves are swiping deliveries from front porches and mailboxes before the packages reach the rightful owners.

Package theft has been a growing problem in the U.S. for years, especially over the holiday season.

According to a 2017 study from insuranceQuotes, 25.9 million Americans have had a holiday package stolen from their front porch or doorstep - up from 23.5 million porch thefts reported in 2015.

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"During the holidays, certain crimes and home hazards increase. Homeowners need to take precautions and make sure they have the right insurance to protect their finances," said Laura Adams, senior insurance analyst at insuranceQuotes. "You could have packages delivered to your office or a local lockeror use motion detectors, security systems and light timers to fend off thieves."

TheBBBoffers the following tips to outsmart porch pirates over the holiday season:

If you or someone you know has been affected by stolen packages, report it to BBB Scam Tracker to help warn others.

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Tips to outsmart porch pirates over the holiday season - WFMYNews2.com

UTAH PORCHES Its the most wonderful time of the year for porch pirates to steal your packages.

Salt Lake City ranked second-worst in the U.S. this year for porch pirates, according to a study from Safewise.

But porch pirates dont just strike in Salt Lake City.

With that in mind, Provo police released a a fun video last week to educate citizens about how to avoid parcel thieves.

The roughly two-minute video starts off with a sad story. We see a man making a pancake.

Then, tragedy hits. Hes holding a whisk. He is spatula-less.

Cue the flashback (folks, grab your tissues now). It shows our main character shopping online for a spatula a $75 spatula, no less.

Three to five days later, the expensive utensil arrives. But ... it is stolen by a porch pirate before our chef gets it.

Now were back to the present, where we see the man standing with a useless whisk and a burning pancake.

Then, the unimaginable happens.

A Provo police officer rings the doorbell and gives our hero his spatula! Its a Christmas miracle.

We can see the porch pirate in the back of the patrol car and we know justice has been served!

However, in real life, porch pirates are rarely caught which is why its important to try and prevent package theft in the first place.

If the above doesnt work out and you unfortunately end up a victim of package theft, Provo police suggest reaching out to your local post office or the shipping carrier to confirm the package was delivered.

If it was stolen, report it to the police.

The video ends on a happy note, and we see our main character successfully flipping a pancake with his $75 state-of-the-art spatula.

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Boston Police report arresting a Dorchester man on charges he scooped up toys and sneakers awaiting delivery on porches in the area of Rosecliff Terrace and Cliftondale Street in Roslindale early Sunday evening.

Responding officers soon located the suspect and performed a pat frisk which led to the recovery of a Sig Sauer handgun from the suspects waistband which was later determined to be a BB gun. Officers also recovered a stolen pair of sneakers which had been removed from packaging which was addressed to the home on Rosecliff Terrace. Officers continued their investigation and were able to recover several toys which had been removed from their packaging and discarded by the suspect on Cliftondale Street.

Johnatan Cordero-Garcia, 23, was charged with larceny under $1,200 and receiving stolen property, police say.

Innocent, etc.

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Police: Grinch was packing a BB gun when he rifled through packages on people's porches in Roslindale - Universal Hub

A Stanwood woman reported money stolen from her purse after a moving company had delivered and installed furniture in her home on 65th Drive NW.

A Stanwood man, 46, was arrested for restraining order violation in the 26600 block of 72nd AVE NW.

A Stanwood woman, 38, and a Stanwood boy, 13, were referred for assault in the 6800 block of 282nd Place NW.

A Stanwood resident reported her vehicle was stolen in the 26600 block of 72nd Avenue NW.

A Stanwood woman, 38, was required to surrender firearms in relation to a protection order in the 6800 block of 282nd Place NW.

A Stanwood man, 79, was arrested for willfully violating a contact restriction order in the 8800 block of Viking Way NW.

A Stanwood man, 45, was referred for two counts of assault in the 27100 block of 104th Drive NW.

A leaf blower was stolen from a business in the 8800 block of 272nd Street NW.

Ground venison was reported stolen from a freezer in the 7400 block of 272nd Street NW.

A theft occurred in the 26900 block of 92nd Avenue NW; a suspect was trespassed from the business. No charges were filed.

A Stanwood woman, 52, was arrested for assault in the 9700 block of 272nd Place NW.

A burglary occurred in the 26800 block of 90th Avenue NW.

A business in the 27000 block of 102nd Avenue NW reported a battery being stolen out of a work van.

A 15-year-old Camano Island juvenile was referred for possession of drug paraphernalia in the 7400 block of 272nd Street NW.

A business in the 9500 block of 271st Street NW had four company checks forged and cashed.

A 34-year-old Camano Island man was arrested for an outstanding warrant in the 26800 block of Pioneer Highway NW.

A business in the 26900 block 104th DR NW reported an employee-involved theft.

Items were stolen from a jobsite in the 7000 block of 265th Street NW.

A juveniles disturbing Snapchat message was reported in the 7000 block of 272nd Street NW.

Packages were stolen from the porches of several homes in the 6900 block of Church Creek Loop NW. The packages were located and suspects, ages 14 and 15, from Camano Island are being charged with theft and possession of stolen property.

A Stanwood man, 27, was arrested in the 7400 block of 272nd Place NW for an outstanding warrant, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Identity theft was reported in the 9900 block of 272nd Place NW.

A Child Protective Services report was filed in the 27000 block of 72nd Avenue NW.

Items were stolen from a locker in the 7200 block of 267th Street NW. The victim's credit card was used.

In the 8700 block of 272nd Street NW, a mother reported disturbing chat messages between her son and his friends. All juveniles' parents were contacted.

An Arlington male, 21, was arrested for driving while license suspended on Pioneer Highway.

A Stanwood male, 18, was arrested for vehicle prowling and possession of drugs in the 28000 block of 73rd Avenue NW.

A Stanwood male, 15, was arrested for possession of stolen property and making false-misleading statement to public servant.

A Stanwood male, 18, was arrested for vehicle prowling in the 27000 block of 70th Ave NW.

A vehicle prowl was reported in the 7200 block of 267th Street NW.

Police assisted fire with a possible overdose in the 7600 block of 273rd Street NW. Firefighters gave the female NARCAN, she then regained consciousness.

Two vehicle prowls occurred in the 26000 block of 74th Avenue NW.

A vehicle prowl occurred in the 26000 block of 74th Avenue NW.

A male, 34, was trespassed from a property in the 27000 block of 78th Avenue NW.

A vehicle prowl occurred in the 26000 block of 72nd Avenue NW.

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Taking your dog with you everywhere just got a whole lot easier with the new bill that was just passed in Austin. The Texas Senate just passed a bill requiring food establishments to permit dogs on outdoor patios. But additional rules come with this newly passed bill; the first being that dogs must remain on the patio and cannot drink from human glasses. Second, the pets must access the patio directly from the exterior of the establishment. In addition, the establishment must post a sign clearly stating that dogs are permitted in the outdoor area. Also, the dog must be kept controlled on a leash and is not allowed to sit on the chairs or table.

Many areas around Texas including San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Dallas and Houston already have laws similar to this one in place, so it was about time that Austin came around. Unfortunately, there are still other cities in Texas who, either have no law in place or they have what some owners consider heavy fees and inspections from health departments associated with allowing dogs on the property. So, make sure if you are visiting these cities you are aware of their laws so you dont get fined or have your dog impounded.

Since the bill has passed, dog lovers from all over the Austin and Georgetown area are now looking forward to having their lovable pets tag along more often. Just remember to be a responsible pet owner. Know your dogs limits and be respectful to those who may not share your love of dogs. Make sure your dog is well trained and socialized to be around other pets and small children. And remember as you share the city sights with your loyal pet, not to let your dog overheat when walking on hot summer asphalt pavement or lock your loved pet in a car with closed windows. Your responsible behavior will validate Austins decision to allow pups on patios. Thank you Austin!

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The shingle and stone colonial house at 4 Blind Brook Road South sits along a babbling brook and across the street from Nashs Pond.

The shingle and stone colonial house at 4 Blind Brook Road South sits along a babbling brook and across the street from Nashs Pond.

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The shingle and stone colonial house at 4 Blind Brook Road South sits along a babbling brook and across the street from Nashs Pond.

The shingle and stone colonial house at 4 Blind Brook Road South sits along a babbling brook and across the street from Nashs Pond.

On the Market: A luxury retreat with fishing pond

WESTPORT Since its inception in 1974, the multiple award-winning Pagliaro Bartels architectural firm has gained a stellar reputation particularly for exceptional waterfront architecture throughout the country.

We design buildings that reflect a union between man, earth and the environment, working with natural light to enhance spatial flow and convey a sense of warmth and grandness, the firms website said.

That interaction between structure and surroundings receives the firms excellence in the design and built process, whether the waterfront is the vastness of Long Island Sound or the babbling Blind Brook.

This is evidenced by Roger Bartels masterful re-imagining and renovation of the brown-colored colonial house at 4 Blind Brook Road South on a cul-de-sac in the Old Hill section of Westport. It sits on a 0.68-acre level property along Blind Brook, across the street from Nashs Pond.

Wake up to water views and the sound of your own backyard waterfall, hop on your standup paddle board and hit Nashs pond, the listing agent said, adding residents of this house can also fish for large-mouth bass and boat on the pond.

They can actually fish right from their own property in the brook and enjoy birdwatching. And because Blind Brook is a private road, it is perfect for bike riding and strolling. The house is also within walking distance of Earthplace the Nature Discovery Center, which provides a number of nature programs and has hiking trails.

This property feels like a luxury retreat while still being just a stones throw from Westports well-known amenities including downtown, schools, Compo Beach and commuter trains, the agent said. Residents can walk to downtown, about a mile away, for coffee, dinner and shopping. Post Road (Route 1) is also easily accessible from this location.

The eight-room shingle style house was originally built in 1954 and was loved and maintained by the same family for the last 65 years. The front of the wood and stone house with green shutters features a flagstone patio, and the front facade features a second floor turret over the entrance.

There is a larger flagstone patio with a stone sitting wall in the backyard. The front door opens into a 3,686-square-foot living and entertaining space with generously sized rooms and an ease of flow from one to the next. Greeting visitors is a recessed display case.

Features in the formal living room include a red brick fireplace and coffered ceiling. The living room is open to the formal dining room, the two separated only by a counter space and columns. The dining room has built-in shelving and a recessed area for a buffet or hutch. The recently renovated eat-in kitchen is equipped with quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, beverage refrigerator, Sub-Zero and Bosch appliances, and a door to the patio and yard.

In one wing of the first floor there are three bedrooms. At the opposite end in the family room there is a stone fireplace, a wet bar with a granite counter and glass shelving for stemware storage, and a door to the patio and yard.

STYLE: Colonial

ADDRESS: 4 Blind Brook Road South

PRICE: $1,399,000

ROOMS: 8

FEATURES: 0.68-acre level property, located on a cul-de-sac, stream, water view of stream and Nashs Pond, walk to water, footbridge, flagstone patio, own backyard waterfall, flagpole, walking distance to Earthplace - the Discovery Nature Center; proximity to downtown shops and restaurants, the newly renovated public library, and the Levitt Pavilion; two fireplaces, attached under house two-car garage, central air conditioning, zoned oil heat, basement crawl space, attic, ample storage space, public water and sewer connections, four bedrooms, three full and two half baths

SCHOOLS: Kings Highway Elementary, Bedford Middle, Staples High

ASSESSMENT: $1,026,400

MILL RATE: 16.86 mills

TAXES: $17,305

HOA FEE: $500, paid annually

A floating staircase leads to the private master bedroom suite. French doors open into the spacious room, which has a tall vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, wall-to-wall carpeting, and water views from the front and rear windows. The luxurious master bath is set in the front turret and has a jetted tub, shower and vanity topped in granite.

There is a massive second-floor bonus room with plenty of space for an office, playroom, gym or an additional family room.

For more information or to make an appointment to see the house contact Judy Michaelis of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 203-247-5000 or Judy.Michaelis@coldwellbankermoves.com.

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Safety Harbors Bar Fly, a fly fishing-inspired bar and restaurant, debuted a second location in Palm Harbor at1026 Nebraska Ave.

There are many similarities between the Safety Harbor and Palm Harbor Bar Fly locations, like their casual seafood oriented menu, a gift shop where Bar Fly swag is sold and a laid back atmosphere. Unlike its Safety Harbor sister, the Palm Harbor location features a large outdoor patio and a stage for bands. The outdoor lounge area is fully decked out in tiki decor and hand-painted Sweetwater Brewing Company logos. Owners Jeff and Celeste Harrell been putting the new Palm Harbor stage to use, with reggae and jam bands playing almost every weekend.

Theres also indoor seating for patrons whod like to enjoy their tuna nachos and fish hooked-shaped pretzels in the air-conditioned peace.

The Palm Harbor location is open 11:30 a.m-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, and is closed Monday.

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In the formal dining room there is paneling on the lower walls, sliding doors to the deck and backyard, and a serving counter.

In the formal dining room there is paneling on the lower walls, sliding doors to the deck and backyard, and a serving counter.

In the formal dining room there is paneling on the lower walls, sliding doors to the deck and backyard, and a serving counter.

In the formal dining room there is paneling on the lower walls, sliding doors to the deck and backyard, and a serving counter.

On the Market: Updated ranch in Easton boasts many new features

By Meg Barone

EASTON The sage green-colored ranch house with black shutters at 36 Northwood Drive wears its age very well. With all its recent renovations this house is actually closer to new, even though it was originally built in 1962.

A brand new roof was literally just installed so the next owners wont have to think about that expense for decades to come. The whole house has been updated with a new high efficiency heating system, new lighting, a new well filtration system, fresh paint in modern colors, updated bathrooms, and a remodeled eat-in kitchen. Two of the homes three full baths were recently updated with new vanities and marble countertops. Those improvements combined with the growing interest in one-level living makes this house quite desirable.

The nine-room, 3,242-square-foot house is set on a level property of 3.59 acres on a cul-de-sac in the Easton Center section of town. This location makes it convenient to several local farms, the center of town, and Routes 59 and 136 for easy travel into the towns of Fairfield, Westport, and Monroe. Its just a short drive to the Merritt Parkway.

A long driveway, lined in Belgium block, leads to the property which offers ultimate privacy because the house is set very well back from the roadway and it is also cloaked by a border of trees. A large front lawn is the perfect place for games and sporting activities. In the front garden, also lined with Belgium block, there is a flagpole.

Inside, the formal living room features a large picture window flanked by double-hung windows and a quarried stone fireplace with a raised hearth and a wood-burning stove insert. The fireplace is not up against a wall but stands in the middle of the floor between the living and dining rooms. In the formal dining room there is paneling on the lower walls, sliding doors to the deck and backyard, and in one section there is a peninsular counter topped with quartzite that separates this room and the kitchen. This feature is especially helpful when entertaining or serving buffet-style meals. A second such counter was built between the preparation section of the kitchen and the breakfast nook, which is set in a bay/bow window area. The kitchen also has new stainless steel appliances, new cabinets, and a white ceramic tile backsplash in a diagonal pattern rather than the more typical subway tile arrangement.

On the main living level there are three of the homes four bedrooms, including the master suite. The fourth bedroom is found on the finished walkout lower level, which offers more than 1,000 square feet of living space and could make for the perfect in-law or au pair setup, according to the listing agent. This lower level also has a spacious family or a media room with wall-to-wall carpeting, a fireplace this one also has a stove insert, a full bath, and an exercise or recreation room. The laundry room is on the main level and it has a utility sink and a door to the attached two-car garage.

TYPE: Ranch

ADDRESS: 36 Northwood Drive, Easton

PRICE: $514,900

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 9

FEATURES: 3.59-acre level and partially fenced property, located on a cul-de-sac, paving stone patio, large deck, exterior lighting, fully fenced backyard, professionally landscaped, brand new roof (just installed), new high efficiency heating system, new lighting, freshly painted, renovated kitchen with new appliances and cabinets, propane added for gas range, programmable thermostat, one fireplace, wood-burning stove, pre-wired for cable, close to the center of Easton and town amenities, just about five miles from the Merritt Parkway, full finished walkout lower level (possible in-law suite), attic, renovated laundry room, stone wall, attached two-car garage, central air conditioning, zoned oil heat, tank-less hot water, private well, four bedrooms, three baths

SCHOOLS: Samuel Staples Elementary, Helen Keller Middle, Joel Barlow High

ASSESSMENT: $332,890

TAX RATE: 31.33 mills

TAXES: $10,429

Outside, the fully fenced backyard is perfect for keeping children and dogs safe, although this cul-de-sac is rather quiet and not well traveled. In addition to the deck there is a paving stone patio. Under the raised deck there is storage space for lawn equipment.

For more information or to make an appointment to see the house contact Bette Gigliotti-Green of The Gigliotti Group and William Raveis Real Estate at 203-451-0040 or Bettegig1@gmail.com .

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You love to see it. Fortunatos used to be a go-to spot for me, and many others I Imagine, while wandering Central Avenue on any given weekend night (but especially First Friday). I came to love it as an Eckerd student, so I was never too surprised to see a line out the door for a thick Fortunats slice.

In early November, the pizza joint reemerged in Gulfport, an area with a burgeoning food scene. Seriously, if you havent had Smokin Js, go to Smokin Js. The pickles, the pulled pork, THE RIBS. One Thanksgiving I got a smoked turkey from this BBQ joint and I still think about it to this day.

But I digress, were here to talk pizza. Fortunatos is now open at 3038 Beach Boulevard South. Its been open for a little over a month at this point.

Guests can enjoy quaint outdoor and patio seating as the work to form the perfect pizza fold.

Fortunatos Gulfport menu has featured specials such as a bacon jalapeo flatbread, a salmon cake appetizer, and prosciutto wrapped pork loin.

The restaurants current hours are:

Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm Tuesday, Saturday & SundayDinner 4pm-10pm Tuesday-Sunday

Fortunatos menu is loaded with hand tossed and Sicilians pizzas. All diners should try the Chicken Milanese Signature Sandwich at least once. The hearty lunch option features arugula, fresh mozzarella, red onion, pesto and mayo.

This opening follows similar resurgences in the Gulfport culinary community. A Friend Who Bakes is delivering something tasty to residents who have a serious sweet tooth.

Stellas, a popular breakfast spot, recently opened in a new expanded space, too.

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Fortunato's officially open in Gulfport - I Love the Burg