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BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT IMPERSONATORS GO AFTER OLDER ADULTS’ LIFE SAVINGS Scammers posing as government agencies or well-known businesses are increasingly going after retirees’ life savings. They weave a web of lies about some bogus crisis. Then they trick older adults into giving them tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. The scams start with […]

Dear Lee County Families, Students, Educators, and Community Members, As another school year begins, I want to extend my best wishes to every student, teacher, administrator, and parent across Lee County. The first day of school is an exciting time filled with new opportunities, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring that […]

To help the growing numbers of older adults who have questions or need support, the Eldercare Locator stands ready to connect people with nearby aging resources available in their communities. Older adults, concerned family members, caregivers and professionals can contact the Eldercare Locator to find information about local aging programs and services that can help […]

If you’ve noticed changes in your vision lately, you might be tempted to chalk it up to aging. But some of the most common complaints we hear — trouble tracking the pickleball or golf ball, struggling with sun glare at the beach or pool, finding that oncoming headlights at night seem blinding — are classic […]

THE GUNCLE The Gulf Harbour Book Club met June 1st to discuss The Guncle by Stephen Rowley. Due to the fact that Members have left for the summer, we had a smaller than normal group. Stephen Rowley is New York Times best-selling American author known for his touching, darkly humorous and character driven fiction. He […]

The Alliance for the Arts is inviting artists, actors, builders, volunteers, sponsors, influencers, community partners, and Halloween enthusiasts to help shape the future of one of Southwest Florida’s most ambitious seasonal events during Summoning the Vision, the official concept reveal and community kickoff for Stage Fright Nights: Summoning the Damned, taking place Wednesday, July 8, […]

JULY ON THE WATER July is the month summer weather settles in bringing hot humid days, often with little wind until early afternoon as a sea breeze kicks in, followed by thunderstorms. Most anglers opt for an early start to take advantage of calm seas and avoid the mid-afternoon heat and storms. For those looking […]

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, August 6th, at 11:30. Our August program will feature a representative from AAA. At the June meeting, we presented each of two high school seniors with a $3,000 scholarship. Sonya Davis graduated from Bonita Springs High School. She will be studying engineering at […]