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Diane Bothfeld, Certified Cicerone® In April, the Cross Creek Beer Club visited Fort Myers’ newest brewery, Resurgence Brewing Company. The visit included a tour of the brewery, a discussion with the brewers, great beer, and food! Beer Club member Ted Knudson organized the event and around 25 people attended! Resurgence Brewing Company started in Buffalo, […]

Sonnet 116: Let Me Not To The Marriage Of True Minds Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments; love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove. O no, it is an ever-fixèd mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It […]

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, July 2nd starting at 11:30 a.m. Our July program will feature Mica Burton, a licensed financial professional, serving as an advisor for Integrated Trust Systems. She specializes in income and estate planning, and her topic will be “How to avoid Probate”. The meetings […]

We are officially into the summer and it will be HOT! If you’re new to the area remember to stay hydrated, avoid the midday sun if possible and keep sunscreen and a hat with you and use them. Lightning can be fierce this time of year. If you hear thunder, take shelter. HIGHLIGHTS:  Lakes Project […]

Bridge Winners                                                                                FRANK MARANTO                                                                                         6-Apr                                                                                                                        Carol Richardson and Mary Fennick                                         5150 Judy Brouwer and Estelle Snyder                                                  4160 Steve Little and Marty Lydecker                                                     4050 Paula Maranto and Ralph Gordon                                               3270 13-Apr                                                                                                                     Paula Maranto and Tricia Sturm                                                    3480 Carol Richardson and Mary Fennick                                         3270 Jim Zernzach and Arline Oberst                                                     3150 Steve Little and […]

TROPICAL PINEAPPLE CITRUS COOLER Ingredients: • 1 cup fresh pineapple juice • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice • 1/4 cup lime juice • 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup (optional) • 1 cup sparkling water or club soda • Ice cubes • Pineapple slices and mint leaves for garnish Instructions: 1. In a pitcher, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, and […]

Dateline The Verandas End of Season: Here we are at the end of the season. Patio parties were great, good attendance and great food and great friends. Easter brunch: Great turnout and the food gets better each year. Many thanks to Jim and Kathy Annarella, Janet and Don Murphy and Josie Kadash for all their […]

June in Southwest Florida, particularly in Fort Myers, offers a vibrant array of events and activities that capture the region’s rich culture and lively atmosphere. Here’s a curated list of notable happenings to consider for your newsletter: 1. JUNE ART WALK Date: June 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: First and Hendry, Fort […]

Best Dressed Man – Jared Wallace Best Hat – Kristy Kent Most Original Hat – Linda Piantoni

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