Larry Conroy, in a tightly contested match against Dan Duey, won the two-tee match-play competition. Lance Clayton, sinking a much-needed putt on the 17th hole, secured his win over Rich Dunkailo. Both matches concluded four weeks of match play that featured a mix of pleasant days and cooler weather—so cool on the final match day […]

We are aware that our greens are in poor condition and we are working diligently to rectify the situation. THE PROBLEM Fertilization, foliar sprays to push growth, fungicides and soil amendments were applied in the late summer and we saw good improvement into the fall. As we were seeing improvements, a change in county/state regulations […]

MARCH ON THE WATER With record cold weather over the past couple months behind us we can look forward to warmer days. With luck, March will kick the pattern as we exit winter and move into spring. Spring fishing is looked upon as some of the best of the year with a wide variety of […]

TAX REFUND SCAMS As some of us prepare to gather our tax documents and file our returns, it is important to be aware of the start of “tax refund scam season.” Much like the arrival of spring, this time of year generates annual fraudulent behavior. Should you be anticipating a tax refund, know that there […]

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 March 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 […]

THAT CALL OR EMAIL SAYING YOU MISSED JURY DUTY AND NEED TO PAY? IT’S A SCAM If you’ve been summoned for jury duty, you know there are serious consequences for missing it—like fines, court appointments, or even jail time. Scammers know this too, and they’re calling and emailing to scare you into thinking you’ve missed […]

FEBRUARY ON THE WATER The transition from winter season often changes early in Southwest Florida. Spring will not officially arrive until mid-March, however on the water we are generally appreciating the change of seasons by early to mid-February. Lack of rain through the winter months plus cool water temperatures give us the clearest water of […]

There are some new developments in the Southwest Florida Craft Beer scene! Two closings, a new opening, and an alliance of breweries. And of course – Happy Valentine’s Day! Scotty’s Bier Works and Crazy Dingo both closed in late 2025 for a variety of reasons including transitions to new ownership, lease issues, and retirements. It […]