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February is often associated with love and perhaps a little of winter’s chill in sunny Florida. While it is a month filled with diverse holidays that reflect cultural, historical, and seasonal themes, it offers something for just about everyone to celebrate. Valentine’s Day (February 14) Valentine’s Day is perhaps the most well-known February holiday. Rooted […]

A Florida law went into effect on October 1, 2023 that imposes certain restrictions on persons under 18 years of age from operating golf carts on public roads. The legislation requires that all golf cart operators carry a government issued I.D. such as a driver’s license even if they are 18 years old or older. […]

THE CORRESPONDENT BY VIRGINIA EVANS It is not often you stumble into a book that stays with you well after you finish it. “The Correspondent” tells the story of Sybil Van Antwerp, a fictional retired lawyer in her 70’s living in Annapolis, as she faces the challenges of aging and the weight of regrets. Sybil […]

MARK TWAIN BY RON CHERNOW Those who are familiar with the Pulitzer Prize winning author Ron Chernow’s previous biographies Alexander Hamilton, Ulysses S. Grant and John D. Rockefeller are aware of the detail the author imparts to his biographies. Chernow will not disappoint you with his thousand page plus narrative of Mark Twain. This is […]

Aware of a warm sensation expanding in my heart, I realized I was feeling love as a dear friend expressed her support. Love is one of our most powerful human emotions, yet it is also complex. To experience its beauty fully, our hearts must remain open to both giving and receiving. Throughout life, we experience […]

PREPARING FOR LEAGUE SEASON—A SMART START FOR EVERY DOUBLES PLAYER As we welcome the start of the 2026 tennis season, I want to take a moment to speak directly to those of you returning to league play. Whether you compete at the 2.5 level or the 4.0 level, one thing is universal: the transition from […]

Golf etiquette centers on pace of play, courtesy, and course maintenance, requiring players to be ready when it’s their turn, stay quiet during swings, avoid distractions, fix divots and ball marks, rake bunkers, respect putting lines, and generally be respectful and keep the game moving for everyone’s enjoyment. PACE OF PLAY KEYS & ON-COURSE BEHAVIOR […]

Every hour of every day, people in our community are searching for health, human, or social services. United Way 211 is a free, confidential helpline that connects individuals and families with essential resources. From housing and food assistance to mental health support and disaster relief, 211 ensures no one in our community must face hardship […]

Donations made in 2026 may be eligible for federal tax deductions, helping you support the causes you care about while lowering your taxable income even if you take the standard deduction. Single filers may be able to deduct up to $1,000 and joint filers up to $2,000. As always, we encourage donors to consult a […]

CHICKEN AND SHRIMP GUMBO At John Palmer’s Bistro 44 we always looked for a reason to push our culinary skills. Whether it was trying new flavors or spices or just learning the “classics” and perfecting them. One holiday we always looked forward to was Fat Tuesday. I would assign different dishes to each Chef and […]