Poet’s Corner
WILD GEESE MARY OLIVER You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile […]
Safely Dispose Of Unwanted Medications
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office encourages you to take the time to go through your medicine cabinet and remove any unused, unwanted, and expired medications. After gathering your prescription and over the counter medications, you can safely dispose of them utilizing an anonymous and secure lock box located at our district substations and main headquarters. […]
25th Annual E Awards Feature Two Of Cross Creek’s Finest
Hundreds of people made the early morning trek to the Caloosa Sound Convention Center to celebrate the 1,300 nominees recognized for providing outstanding customer service. We were proud to have not one, but two, nominees from Cross Creek represented. Corey Fellers and Marleen Kooker were recognized for the consistently outstanding service they provide to the […]
Notes From The Master Board
HIGHLIGHTS • Treasurer Frank Maranto reports the Cross Creek budget continues to do well with YTD numbers finding us favorable by $141,000 at the end of July. The reserve study is moving forward—the golf course in particular requires a lot of review since there is a lot of equipment contained in the reserve schedule and […]
Village News
VERANDAS DATELINE THE VERANDAS Here They Come: Yes, the snowbirds are starting to arrive. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Patio Party Time: It is time to start getting the patio ready for Tuesday. Dust off all the tables and chairs. Special thanks to Phillip Smith, Scott Blaser and Jim Mulliken for moving all the patio […]
The PB & J Drive Breaks Record
Thank you, Cross Creek members and friends, for your incredible support of the annual Share the Love PB & J Drive! Thanks to your generosity and the overwhelming response from the community, the drive reached a record-breaking total of 22,350 pounds of peanut butter and jelly collected—the largest drive to date! This effort represents thousands […]
Recipe Corner
OCTOBER IN FLORIDA: A MONTH OF SUNSHINE, TRADITIONS, AND COMMUNITY As the rest of the country settles into crisp autumn days, Florida enjoys one of its most pleasant months of the year. October brings slightly cooler breezes, lower humidity, and plenty of sunshine—making it a favorite time for both locals and visitors. WEATHER AND LIFESTYLE […]
Card News
Cross Creek Mah-Jongg
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 […]
Help Cross Creek Bocce Thrive Into The Future
After many years of dedicated service Clay Lance has decided to step down as Bocce Coordinator for a well-deserved break. In order to keep the league running smoothly, we are seeking a coordinator (or two co-coordinators) to step up and provide leadership to the league. This volunteer position is needed mid-November to mid-March. Much of […]










