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Joan Kaplan, Gulf Harbour Book Club

Gulf Harbour Book Club Review

THE ASTRAL LIBRARY The Gulf Harbour Book Club met on October 5 to discuss The Astral Library by Kate Quinn. Kate is always a delight to have on zoom. Fran Cleaver did a masterful presentation for the author review. Kate Quinn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A […]

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Continental Women’s Club

The Continental Women’s Club had a very successful Art and Craft Show at the October 1st lunch meeting; we have several very talented members! The November 5th program will feature a Fashion Show hosted by Tonya Karam with Trader Rick’s. The Thursday, December 10th monthly meeting will feature a program of Seasonal Holiday songs. You […]

Wooden letter blocks spelling Giving Tuesday beside a red heart on a laptop

Consumer Alerts

DONATE TO CHARITIES (NOT SCAMMERS) ON GIVING TUESDAY Chances are, you’re probably already hearing from charities about Giving Tuesday. It’s a great time to support the work of charities around the country. Unfortunately, not everyone asking for money is a real charity. As the year comes to a close, you’ll likely get calls, texts, and […]

Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Ending in a piercing point6. F F F10. Windmill blade14. Inn15. Cozy spot16. Former spouses17. Companionless18. Wrath19. Encircle or bind20. Having seven sides22. Roof overhang23. Feces24. Deer horn26. Cripple30. Frozen water31. Type of snake32. Unit of land33. Knights35. Chasm39. Abridge41. Sports competitor43. Therefore44. Golly46. French for “State”47. Circle fragment49. Employ50. Brothers and sisters51. […]

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Montage Women’s Club

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 November meeting will take place the third week due to Thanksgiving at the Hilton Garden Inn (Captiva Ballroom), 12600 University Drive, Fort Myers 33908, corner of […]

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What’s Blooming at Edison and Ford Winter Estates: Hoya

The 1970s or Disco decade, brought us the first Earth Day, a sign of the maturity of Baby Boomers whose desire to connect to nature and sustainability created a huge demand for houseplants. Houseplants have been around forever, but it wasn’t until the 1970s that they were removed from dark corners and integrated into interior […]

Angler holding a large snook aboard a Gulf Coast Guide Service charter boat

Catch The Action

NOVEMBER ON THE WATER There are plenty of great fishing opportunities throughout the month as cool fronts begin to arrive, and water temperatures drop. Fish are transitioning from fall to winter patterns both inshore and in gulf waters. It’s one of those months that it is possible to hook into anything that frequents our waters. […]

2026 Festival of Trees poster with Santa, performers and December 3-6 event dates

20th Annual Festival of Trees Brings Holiday Magic Back to Downtown Fort Myers

Presented by Goodwill Southwest Florida and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, the 20th Annual Festival of Trees returns December 3–6, 2026, bringing four days of holiday creativity, family fun, and community impact to downtown Fort Myers. Held at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, the event has become a beloved Southwest Florida […]