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Imagine receiving a call and hearing the voice of a friend or family member. They start asking for personal information or they need help and money. This is a weird request, but you hear their voice, so you comply … Now you’ve become a victim of a voice scam. Scammers rely on you trusting the […]

ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM, 1896 BESS LOVEJOY OF HISTORY FACTS Tests are rarely enjoyable, but imagine taking one in the late 1800s, long before multiple-choice options or standardized curricula. Back then, school exams could be long, demanding, and startlingly wide-ranging. You might be asked to diagram sentences, explain the circulation of the blood, name the capitals of […]

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, […]

What a difference a couple of weeks make! As I write this and Daylight Savings Time has ended, the weather is absolutely beautiful and a great reminder of why we live in Florida. For those of us here year-round – the sunny skies and cooler temperatures are particularly welcome. Speaking of welcomes – it’s great […]

Florida offers a unique setting for December celebrations, blending traditional holiday customs with the warmth and sunshine of a subtropical climate. While many parts of the world associate December with snow and chilly weather, our moderate temperatures and sunny skies create a festive atmosphere that allows for outdoor activities and events not always possible elsewhere. […]

Grandezza is a distinctive and carefully managed community, but with multiple organizations operating behind the scenes, it’s understandable that residents sometimes wonder which entity handles what. The following will clarify the roles of the Grandezza Club, the Master Property Owners’ Association (MPOA), and the 11 neighborhood Homeowner and Condominium Owner Association (HOA/COA) neighborhoods that make […]

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins is an intense, intriguing novel that you don’t want to miss. Ruby McTavish, the central character of The Heiress has been dead for ten years. She was not only the richest woman in North Carolina, but also the most notorious one. Kidnapped when she was three years old, Ruby was […]