Hello August! Whether you love it or hate it the summer is flying by. Afternoon storms are a great excuse for a nap, a movie or a good book (there’s some good ones at the library). And speaking of storms … take lightning seriously! While most lightning occurs within 10 miles of the storm center, […]

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, September 4 at 11:30 a.m. Our speaker will be Tom Hall. Tom is the full-time visual and performing arts reporter for WGCU. His presentation will focus on the local art scene in Fort Myers and Sanibel Island. At our June meeting we presented […]

Two open forums were held in the second quarter of 2025 to solicit member input on all things related to the dining experience at Cross Creek. Several members also submitted written feedback which is included in the results. A total of approximately 53 members responded to the invitations. Your feedback is listed below ranked according […]

VERANDAS DATELINE THE VERANDAS Dog Days Of Summer And Rainy Season: Well, here we are into the dog days of summer into the heart of the rainy season. Stay cool, dry and safe. The New Gutters: The new gutters look great and the ones on the garages are really doing their job “NO Standing Water.” […]

Come join the Mah-jongg group on Mondays at 1 p.m. in the Cross Creek Clubhouse. We welcome beginners and will help you learn the game. At this time we’ve been having two tables, there is always room for more. If you have your 2024 card, please bring it with you. Call Jan Truesdell for information […]

OUTDOOR AND NATURE ESCAPES Everglades National Park – August falls in the wet season, which brings lush landscapes, fewer crowds, and excellent conditions for boat, canoe, or airboat tours through marshes and mangroves. Myakka River State Park (near Sarasota) – Ideal for hiking trails, canopy walkways, birding (e.g., roseate spoonbills), and canoeing. BEACHES AND COASTAL […]

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. […]