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CRYPTOSTEGIA GROWING AT EDISON AND FORD WINTER ESTATES Long before the word crypto entered our vernacular, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford experimented with growing crypto. But alas, money never did grow on trees; it was Cryptostegia, an aggressive vine commonly called Madagascar Rubber Vine that occupied a noteworthy place in their rubber research. Many visitors […]

Most of us feel safe in our homes; but what happens when you need a worker to come into your home due to renovation or repair? Maybe you’re getting new furniture delivered, repairs to appliances or plumbing, or your carpets cleaned. Although most employees have good intentions and are there to do their job, we […]

SEE A QR CODE PARKED SOMEWHERE? DON’T SCAN IT…YET! Ever tried to pay for parking and discovered you need to scan a QR code to pay? It seems like a convenient way to pay, but it turns out scammers like using QR codes, too. People have reported scammers covering up legit QR codes on parking […]

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, November 5th, at 11:30 a.m. Our November program will feature a Fashion Show hosted by Tonya Karam with Trader Rick’s. Trader Rick’s, located at the Bell Tower, is a popular local boutique offering expressive women’s apparel, handcrafted items and unique gifts. Our models […]

OCTOBER ON THE WATER As water temperatures begin to drop off our coast, schools of bait fish make their migration south through area waters. Many game and pelagic fish are on the move south as well. Combined with our resident fish, October presents good fishing for a variety of species. You can fish for a […]

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 September 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 […]

The solution to this month’s Crossword Puzzle.

Mary Brown helps care for her grandchildren while sharing a home with her mother, three siblings and two grandchildren. With so many people depending on the same household budget, keeping enough food on the table can be difficult. The food she receives from Harry Chapin Food Bank helps make that challenge a little easier. “This […]

A sweepstakes scam happens when a criminal falsely tells you that you won a large prize, but demand upfront payments for “taxes,” “shipping fees,” or “processing costs.” Real sweepstakes prizes are free and never require you to pay money or buy anything. WARNING SIGNS OF A SWEEPSTAKES SCAM Upfront fees: Asking for gift cards, wire […]