The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, December 11 at 11:30 a.m. Our program will be a presentation about the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s Silver Paws VIP Program. Deadline to reserve for this event is Tuesday, December 2. Our program on Thursday, January 8, 2026 will feature Victoria Staryk, Crime […]

THE HOMES AND GARDENS AT EDISON AND FORD WINTER ESTATES ARE DECORATED WITH THOUSANDS OF LIGHTS FOR THE 50TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY NIGHTS CELEBRATION. On Friday, November 28 at 5:30 p.m., Edison and Ford Winter Estates will kick off the 50th annual Holiday Nights celebration. Guests will have an opportunity to participate in the countdown with […]

The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We normally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. Our December meeting will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn (Captiva Ballroom), 12600 University Drive, Fort Myers 33908, corner of College Parkway at the Summerlin Road […]

DECEMBER ON THE WATER December is the month we make the transition away from baitfish, and shrimp becomes the primary diet for most fish. Apart from mullet (a pure vegetarian), there are not any fish I can think of in our coastal waters that won’t eat shrimp. When the water temperature drops to the point […]

THOUGHTS FOR VACATIONERS The year has certainly flown by! Holiday time … and vacation time … is here, once again. While our focus is on family gatherings, purchasing airline tickets and reserving hotel rooms, please include home security as a component of your planning. Before we address residential security practices, it would be prudent to […]

The Gulf Harbour Book Club met on October 6 to discuss Jane Yang’s The Lotus Shoes. There were 32 of us in attendance in person and via Zoom. Linda Rosalanko did a fabulous job on presenting Jane’s bio. Jane fell in love with historical fiction when she discovered Pride and Prejudice in eighth grade and […]

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU UPGRADE YOUR PHONE AND HOW TO PROTECT YOUR NEW ONE It’s that time of year when ads enticing you to upgrade your mobile phone seem to be everywhere you turn. If you’re thinking about upgrading your phone, here are four easy steps to remove your personal information from your phone […]

Despite its delicate appearance, the Powder Puff shrub, genus Calliandra, is a rugged perennial that deserves a place in most South Florida gardens for a variety of reasons. Available in several colors and with the option of some compact species, these evergreens can enhance a landscape with delicate foliage and dainty blooms that last for […]