Greetings, following are our books for Season 2026-27. We have an excellent list of books and thanks to those who have agreed to facilitate the discussion. (Amazon rating, # of pages). I am also planning to update the list of books the Cross Creek Book Club has read, but I haven’t had time to complete it. I […]

Patti Terrill – Hole-in-One The Cross Creek Ladies 9 Hole League played a scramble on the back 9 with a lunch and short business meeting afterward. President Phyllis Waymo said the invocation. Birdie pins were distributed. Patti Terrill received a pin for her Hole-in-One on #8 on March 31. Congratulations, Patti! Scramble winners were: 1st […]

CLUB CHAMPION 2025-2026 MOLLY HORSTMAN, PRESENTED BY ARLENE MCCLINTOCK CROSS CREEK WOMEN’S 18 GOLF LEAGUE finished another great season of golf and good times. The season’s championship, played over three consecutive weeks, was celebrated Wednesday, March 25. Following a fun game of Step Back, golfers gathered for lunch and awards. Of course, Dave Clark and […]

Dan Duey repeated as the Men’s 18-Hole Club Champion for the second year in a row. This marks his fifth championship in the last few years—an impressive achievement. He secured the title through steady play over the three-day tournament. Rich Dean was the Net Champion from the Two Tees division. From the Three Tees division, […]

March 13, 2026 – Two best ball of four 1st W. Wallner, G. McDonald, D. Pinder, J. Linderman 2nd Ed Waschbusch, Jerry Wheatley, D. Romines, Doug Bloom 3rd Ed Jedlicke, Larry Kiener, Rich Dunkailo, Frank Maranto March 20, 2026  – Four man fall back scramble Two-way tie 1st Dale Weber, Vic Palm, Don Hatton 2nd […]

When the snowbirds head north and the pace of Fort Myers softens, something special happens. May becomes a quiet, sun-drenched secret—where locals reclaim their favorite spots, the beaches breathe again, and life feels just a little more relaxed.

May is a beautiful time to explore Southwest Florida’s natural side. A visit to Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve offers shaded boardwalks, wildlife sightings, and a peaceful retreat into nature. Kayaking and paddleboarding are especially enjoyable this time of year, with calm waters and fewer crowds.

Downtown Fort Myers becomes especially charming in May. You can wander through boutiques, enjoy outdoor dining, and take in the slower pace. Shops feel more personal. Evenings feel more relaxed. And the whole experience becomes more enjoyable

Diane Bothfeld, Certified Cicerone® It’s April and tax time is here again. What better reason to have a beer! But beer and taxes have been linked throughout history. Laws governing beer and taxation go all the way back to ancient Babylonia in 686 BC, to Bavaria in the 1500’s to the United States, and Prohibition […]