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MYRTLE BEACH HOLIDAY SHOW TRIP, Dec. 1 To 6, Six Days/Five Nights, $825 per person, double occupancy (Note Single an additional $209) • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • Five nights lodging including three consecutive nights in the Myrtle Beach area • Eight meals: five breakfasts and three dinners • Three evening Christmas shows: Legends in Concert, […]

Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s eat!” Spring Pea And Asparagus Risotto A creamy, comforting dish with the brightness of spring veggies! Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 arborio rice 1 tablespoon oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine (or […]

June On The Water Warm sunny days with calm seas followed by afternoon thunderstorms is our typical weather pattern for June as summer sets in. Although Southwest Florida is rapidly growing, you notice a big decline of boaters and anglers over the next several months. As far as fishing goes there will be good days […]

2025-26 Book Selection List 1. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown 2. The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede 3. Rose, Run, Rose by James Patterson and Dolly Parton 4. The Measure by Nikki Erlick 5. The Frozen River […]

WYLEWOOD In last years’ May Courier, I wrote about phase one of our landscaping project. Since then, shrubs and trees were removed, new plantings were installed along our building four, aside White Marsh Lane, and sod was added to area where needed. Phase two will start this year with plans currently under development. When working […]

Often mistaken for dead trees during the winter season, the family of Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtles, are bursting forth with blooms ranging from white to deep magenta. At Edison and Ford Winter Estates, we have an unusually rare collection of species, as well as some uniquely tropical specimens. The old-world spelling of crape probably originated in […]

Women’s 18 Golf League News 30 at 90. Cross Creek Women’s 18 League had a special celebration during the March 26 Awards Ceremony and Luncheon. This year, Mary Lou Horan, Cross Creek resident and league’s most “Energetic Golfer,” celebrates 30 years of playing league golf at Cross Creek and 90 years living life! To recognize […]

Men’s 18-Hole Member-Member Named after David Lander, the Men’s 18-Hole Member-Member golf tournament was held in February. It brought 32 competitors together playing in various golf formats. Pictured are the first, second and third place winners. Dan Duey has claimed the 2025 Men’s 18 Golf League Championship, marking his fourth title since his first victory […]

In March, the Best Florida Beer Competition was held in Florida.  Southwest Florida brewers did well, and I hope that you will support these local brewers by trying their beer.  Here are the breweries and their winning beers! Fort Myers Brewing Company of Fort Myers Gold Medal for Chocolate Beer – Chocolate Stout Bronze Medal […]