The next Sit and Stitch meeting will be hosted by Robin Beatty on August 11 at 1 p.m. Please contact Robin if you plan to attend. Her information can be found in the GWC Directory. The group includes many GWC members working on different projects. The members are still working on projects for hospice and […]

Bridge 101 will meet on August 5 and 19 at Hampton Park Amenity Center at 10 a.m. Please contact Susie Kravetz by phone or email, to let her know if you are attending. (her information is in the directory). We need a number count, and she needs to give your name to the gate. We […]

Our local restaurants and small businesses remind us that every success story started with a single idea and a leap of faith. When we actively support those who chase their dreams, these amazing restaurants and small businesses can thrive. Inspired by a story of grit and determination, Gateway Women’s Club recently showed its support for […]

LEE HEALTH IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS IN THE GATEWAY AREA Lee Health Education, Training and Development Center at Gateway, 12451 Gateway Blvd. is looking for someone to perform the following duties: • manning the reception area • greeting and directing staff • helping with packets and other duties Home Health, 12801 Westlinks Drive, needs a volunteer […]

PEACEFUL STORMS Lindy and I have lived here in beautiful southwest Florida for 35 years, and there are so many things for which we are grateful. There is the exception of the occasional hurricane, of course. But as for our summer storms that start with billowing white clouds by noon that slowly morph into gray, […]

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 August 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 […]

VISITORS TO THE ESTATES CAN FIND BOTH PINK AND WHITE OLEANDER BLOOMS Edison’s Oleander Thomas Edison had many research beds on the south side of the property, teemed with goldenrod, rubber vine and crown-of-thorns. These, and more, were planted in the late 1920s-1930s by the Edison Botanic Research Corporation and were tested for latex content. […]

Are You Really Out Of Cloud Storage Or Is That Message A Scam? You might get an email or text that seems to come from Apple, Microsoft, or Google, saying you’re out of storage. The message looks legit, and you might think there’s a chance you need more cloud space, but your scam-radar is going […]

GROUNDBREAKING The Gulf Coast Humane Society has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art veterinary clinic that will provide lifesaving treatment and expand access to care for countless Southwest Florida pets who might otherwise go without. Located at 2010 Arcadia St. in Fort Myers, the future clinic will serve as a critical resource for wellness services, […]

Preventing Home Burglary Home burglary resulted in the loss of over $3 billion in 2019 and, according to a recent collegiate study, a home burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the United States and that someone is at home 27.6% of the time. Disconcerting? While these crimes have decreased in Lee County, our agency continues […]