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A racquet sports study shows a possible link to longevity! If you want to increase your health span and lifespan, it’s time to hit the courts. So, if you’ve been thinking about joining the pickleball craze or finally getting back on the tennis court, consider this your sign to hit the courts this spring. There’s […]

June On The Water Warm sunny days with calm seas followed by afternoon thunderstorms is our typical weather pattern for June as summer sets in. Although Southwest Florida is rapidly growing, you notice a big decline of boaters and anglers over the next several months. As far as fishing goes there will be good days […]

Thin Ice Faith Growing up in central Texas, we saw very little snow and ice. There was the blizzard of ’64. Almost 2 inches. That was huge for us as kids! What did we know? Not enough to make a snowman for sure, but we were happy that it was enough for snowball fights and […]

THE VALUE OF LIGHTING The list of proactive security measures that can be taken to protect your home and/or business is lengthy. Some are more effective than others. Surprisingly, few of these measures are more effective than efficient lighting. Bright lights deter criminal activity. Thieves, burglars and vandals search for low-risk targets … locations at […]

Easter Memories My earliest recollection of celebrating Easter as a boy was rising before dawn to join my mom for the citywide sunrise service in my hometown of Austin, Texas. Since my dad and siblings preferred to sleep in before our family went to the Easter services at our church, it would be just Mom […]

April On The Water A month that has a lot to offer anglers across the coastal waters of southwest Florida. April holds the potential for some of the best fishing of the year and great weather. Spanish mackerel return to area waters both inshore and offshore. They are roaming in schools looking for food throughout […]

This year, the Grow Fort Myers event at Edison and Ford Winter Estates is going to be extra special, as it will be combined with the annual Orchid Symposium. The event will take place on April 12 and 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include a plant sale with rare and historic […]

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 April 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 […]

Triangulation Fraud In years past, the concept of making purchases via the internet was somewhat new and online shoppers carefully scrutinized websites and social media sites prior to providing personal information. Online shopping has become the norm and many consumers have become somewhat lackadaisical when making online purchases. With the introduction of technology associated with […]