Happy Birthday – December
December birthdays belong to the zodiac signs Sagittarius and Capricorn, with Sagittarius covering Nov. 22 – Dec. 21 and Capricorn starting on Dec. 22. December babies have three birthstones to choose from: turquoise, tanzanite and zircon. Turquoise is an iconic blue-green gem that’s thought to bring peace to the wearer. Tanzanite is a recently discovered […]
Art That Brings Us Together
CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF CREATIVITY, CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY Each February, the Fort Myers River District transforms into a vibrant open-air gallery filled with color, creativity, and connection. For 26 years, ArtFest Fort Myers has brought our community together to celebrate the power of the arts and this year’s festival, happening February 6 to 8, 2026, […]
Star Gazing – The December Skies
DECEMBER’S SUPERMOON AROUND DEC. 19 WILL BE HARD TO MISS. In December, Florida skies will feature the peak of the Geminid meteor shower around Dec. 13 to 14 and the peak of the Ursid meteor shower around Dec. 21 to 22. You can also expect to see a supermoon around Dec. 19 and longer nights […]
Blowing in the Breeze: Five for a Prize
The Breeze staff initiated a new monthly contest in September. We encourage you to search the November issue for clues to the five questions listed below. Please send your responses to [email protected] by Nov. 15. The winner will be selected via a random drawing, have his or her photo featured in an upcoming issue, and […]
Florida Fun Facts
LAKE OKEECHOBEE IS SO BIG IT IS TOO LARGE TO SEE ACROSS. Florida is home to more than 7,700 lakes. Despite its long coastline, Florida is also home to thousands of inland lakes, with the largest being Lake Okeechobee. Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in Florida and the eighth largest in the United […]
Writers and Photographers Wanted
Do you have an interesting story to tell? The Breeze is always looking for talented writers and photographers to submit articles and photos on Sabal Springs’ events, Fort Myers festivals, movies, books, etc. … This is your chance to share your interests with the community. You can contribute every month, just once, or every now […]
Weird And Wild Facts
HONEY DOES NOT GO BAD DUE TO A COMBINATION OF FACTORS: A HIGH SUGAR CONCENTRATION CREATES OSMOTIC PRESSURE THAT DEHYDRATES AND KILLS MICROBES, ITS LOW PH LEVEL CREATES AN ACIDIC ENVIRONMENT THAT INHIBITS MICROBIAL GROWTH, AND IT CONTAINS THE ANTIMICROBIAL ENZYME GLUCOSE OXIDASE, WHICH PRODUCES HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND OTHER COMPOUNDS. Here are five fun quirky […]
Veterans Day – The National WWII Museum
World War II was a dramatic experience for all of America. People served in the military, worked in the factories building weapons and war materials, sacrificed with rations, etc. It was a tremendous team effort with everyone pulling in the same direction. The people of this time never had a doubt that they would win. […]
Let’s Give Thanks
Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1621 in Plymouth, Mass., but didn’t become a national holiday until 1863 under Abraham Lincoln. And Franklin D. Roosevelt officially commemorated Thanksgiving to be the fourth Thursday of every November. A common misconception is that turkey was served at the first feast, but it likely wasn’t on the menu, but […]
Football Season Is In Full Swing
For us football fans, our favorite season is upon us. If you missed the beginning of the season, no worries, we will be noting a winner each week. Join in it’s fun! It’s free to join and easy to participate. To play, please go to: https://www.poolsbyround.com/leagues.aspx?oi=AAnIC3nhLBE/mT8rYkl7WQ== Or reach out to Taren Grom at [email protected] or […]