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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. […]

Are You Really Out Of Cloud Storage Or Is That Message A Scam? You might get an email or text that seems to come from Apple, Microsoft, or Google, saying you’re out of storage. The message looks legit, and you might think there’s a chance you need more cloud space, but your scam-radar is going […]

GROUNDBREAKING The Gulf Coast Humane Society has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art veterinary clinic that will provide lifesaving treatment and expand access to care for countless Southwest Florida pets who might otherwise go without. Located at 2010 Arcadia St. in Fort Myers, the future clinic will serve as a critical resource for wellness services, […]

Preventing Home Burglary Home burglary resulted in the loss of over $3 billion in 2019 and, according to a recent collegiate study, a home burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the United States and that someone is at home 27.6% of the time. Disconcerting? While these crimes have decreased in Lee County, our agency continues […]

Pacesetter Breakfast To Launch The Campaign And Its $11.5M Goal United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is proud to announce the beginning of its 2025/26 campaign season under the theme: United is the Way. This year’s campaign will be led by two dynamic community champions, Carolyn Rogers of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company and […]

THE ENEMIES OF BEER It is getting downright hot in Southwest Florida as summer approaches and more people are reaching for a cold beer! How to get the freshest beer and how to keep it safe are two important goals for the best beer experience. Picking the freshest beer starts by looking for sell by, […]

WHY ROUTINE BODYWORK IS MORE THAN A LUXURY—IT’S A LIFESTYLE In today’s high-stress, always-on world, many of us are seeking effective, sustainable ways to care for our bodies and minds. While the occasional massage may offer momentary relief, consistent massage therapy brings long-lasting, transformative benefits. Here’s how incorporation massage into your regular wellness routine can […]

June 1 begins Hurricane Season – we hope for a mild season but if you are staying here, please take storm preparation seriously. We will do our best to communicate with you about any weather-related changes to operations. HIGHLIGHTS – We welcomed Shane Mills to Cross Creek as our new (and first!) Manager of Golf […]