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JANUARY 24 TO JANUARY 25, 11 AM TO 6 PM Get ready to don your kilts and embrace the magic of Celtic tradition at the much-anticipated 2026 Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival. Please join us in the heart of downtown Fort Myers for a full weekend of Celtic vibes and brews, January 24 to 25. Don’t miss […]

’TIS THE SEASON OF TAKING FOR SCAMMERS You’re probably getting emails, texts, and calls asking for end-of-year donations. It’s the season of giving, after all. Scammers know this is a popular time to donate, so they’re out there, too, trying to trick people into giving to them instead of a real charity. To make sure […]

The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, December 11 at 11:30 a.m. Our program will be a presentation about the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s Silver Paws VIP Program. Deadline to reserve for this event is Tuesday, December 2. Our program on Thursday, January 8, 2026 will feature Victoria Staryk, Crime […]

THOUGHTS FOR VACATIONERS The year has certainly flown by! Holiday time … and vacation time … is here, once again. While our focus is on family gatherings, purchasing airline tickets and reserving hotel rooms, please include home security as a component of your planning. Before we address residential security practices, it would be prudent to […]

This year, ArtFest Fort Myers is launching a VIP experience unlike anything we’ve ever done before – a fully curated, multi-destination adventure designed to immerse you in the very best of art, flavor, and sound. This first-of-its-kind concept transforms the VIP weekend into A Vibe Voyage – a progressive journey through three iconic riverfront destinations, […]

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 December 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 […]

DECEMBER ON THE WATER December is the month we make the transition away from baitfish, and shrimp becomes the primary diet for most fish. Apart from mullet (a pure vegetarian), there are not any fish I can think of in our coastal waters that won’t eat shrimp. When the water temperature drops to the point […]

SPONSORSHIPS, REGISTRATIONS, AND AWARD NOMINATION OPPORTUNITIES NOW OPEN Registration and sponsorships are available for the Lee Health Cancer Institute Fashion Show and Luncheon to be held March 24, 2026 at Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club in Fort Myers. At the annual event, Lee Health Cancer Institute will recognize individuals who have made significant contributions […]