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OCTOBER ON THE WATER October is a refreshing month around Southwest Florida. After a long hot summer, we get relief with cooler days, a noticeable drop in humidity, and fewer thunderstorms. This combination sets off good fishing opportunities as they are hungry, active, and on the move. Fall is the time that schools of redfish […]

GATEWAY WOMEN’S CLUB LAUNCHES SHOE DRIVE FUNDRAISER TO RAISE MONEY FOR GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL FEMALE SCHOLARSHIP Gateway Women’s Club conducted a shoe drive fundraiser on September 8 to raise funds for a scholarship. Gateway Women’s Club will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected, […]

Bridge 101 will meet October 7 and 21 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. A number count is needed as she needs to give your name to the gate. They welcome anyone who plays bridge.

ELEPHANT BONDS Have you ever felt trapped? Stuck in the mud? Walking in circles? Tied down? Lacking options? Feeling listless? Losing hope? You are not alone, my friend. So, let’s talk about elephants. There is a classic story about elephants, but I totally don’t remember when and where I first heard or read it, and […]

This pioneering initiative is the sole program of its kind between Sarasota and Miami, is a unique opportunity that our community is privileged to have. A powerful new chapter in cancer care is here. The Lee Health Cancer Institute in Fort Myers has opened a first-of-its-kind Cancer Support Community in Southwest Florida, providing a dedicated […]

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 took place at the Hilton Garden Inn (Captiva Ballroom), 12600 University Drive, Fort Myers 33908, corner of College Parkway at the Summerlin Road overpass. […]

FIVE WAYS TO HELP YOU CUT DOWN ON UNWANTED CALLS If you feel like you get more than your share of unwanted calls, you’re not alone. To slow down these persistent calls—some of which lead straight to scams—take a few simple steps. • Register your phone number for free in the National Do Not Call […]

Back in the 1900s, the Edisons grew many fruits and vegetables to capitalize on the mild winter weather in Fort Myers and compensate for limited options to purchase fresh produce. The excess harvests were sold or shipped north to friends and family. Though the local Heitmans opened a grocery store downtown in 1898, it was […]