Latania Palms
Nearly a thousand miles east of the coast of Madagascar, in the Indian Ocean, sits an archipelago of islands collectively known as the Mascarene Islands. Their isolated nature and lack of humans until about 1507, allowed these volcanic islands to enjoy a vast biodiversity of flora and fauna. Since either the arrival of the Arabs […]
Consumer Alerts
THAT CALL OR EMAIL SAYING YOU MISSED JURY DUTY AND NEED TO PAY? IT’S A SCAM If you’ve been summoned for jury duty, you know there are serious consequences for missing it—like fines, court appointments, or even jail time. Scammers know this too, and they’re calling and emailing to scare you into thinking you’ve missed […]
Alliance For The Arts Announces New Alliance Morning Market on Third Saturdays
The Alliance for the Arts is reimagining its community market experience with the launch of the Alliance Morning Artisan Market, a new monthly event held on the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shift moves the Alliance’s former Wednesday night market to a vibrant Saturday morning gathering designed to […]
Catch The Action
MARCH ON THE WATER With record cold weather over the past couple months behind us we can look forward to warmer days. With luck, March will kick the pattern as we exit winter and move into spring. Spring fishing is looked upon as some of the best of the year with a wide variety of […]
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 March 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 […]
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
From The Desk Of Sheriff Carmine Marceno
TAX REFUND SCAMS As some of us prepare to gather our tax documents and file our returns, it is important to be aware of the start of “tax refund scam season.” Much like the arrival of spring, this time of year generates annual fraudulent behavior. Should you be anticipating a tax refund, know that there […]
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Gulf Harbour Book Club Review
NOT YOURS TO KEEP The Gulf Harbour Book Club met on December 3, 2025 to discuss Not Yours to Keep by Zelly Ruskin. There were 19 of us in attendance including those on Zoom. Joan did the author review. Zelly Ruskin is a pen name for Wendy Isaacs. Wendy is a dear friend of mine. […]
Gulf Harbour Book Club Review
THE BRIAR CLUB The Gulf Harbour Book Club met on January 5 to discuss The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. There were 26 of us in attendance in person and via Zoom. Kate Quinn is an unbelievable historical researcher. It appeared to us that her mind is in constant motion. Her personality is so big […]