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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 […]

You might be surprised that Florida has 34 commercial wineries. Wine grapes thrive in Florida because native Muscadine grapes — both white and red — and disease-resistant hybrid varieties are well-suited to our warm, humid climate, which supports a long growing season and rich soils. While traditional European Vitis vinifera grapes struggle due to diseases […]

Here are five fun quirky facts that you can use at your next get-together to dazzle your friends and families. • The Eiffel Tower grows about 6 inches taller in the summer due to heat expansion. • Cleopatra lived closer in time to the moon landing than to the building of the Great Pyramid. • […]

The autumnal equinox on Sept. 22 ushered in the official end of summer. And while the temperatures hit some record highs, so did the fun for those Sabal Springs residents who endured the heat. Thanks to the Summer Fun Team – co-hosts Jeanine Clapp, Susan Costa, Carmella Manning, Sheri Weitner, Ann Pangori, and Dee Dunphy […]

In September 2022 after Hurricane Ian had moved on – causing catastrophic damage and flooding resulting in more than $112 billion in losses – Mark Richards got into his golf cart and began surveying the damage wrought to Sabal Springs by the Cat 5 storm. In addition to the multiple damaged roofs, twisted lanais, and […]

Now that summer is over, it’s time to fall into action and get your scarecrow on. Last year’s Scarecrow Contest was so popular, the Decorating Committee is bringing the event back again this year. Interested contestants can pick up a scarecrow form starting Oct. 16 from Carol Duncan. Completed forms must be in place no […]

As of mid-September, we have been lucky to escape any serious hurricane activity. But we aren’t out of the woods yet. The official hurricane season runs through November 30. While the six-month season, which starts June 1, includes the entire range, the most active period is historically from mid-August to mid-October, with the peak activity […]

HITTING THE TOWN IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT BURGER “What’s for dinner?” As a wife that’s the scariest thing I wanted to decide. As a single mom that’s the worst thing I wanted to hear. And as a single senior it’s the last thing I want to think about. I’m no “foodie,” I eat because […]

Join your neighbors and friends on a picturesque bus tour to Savannah, Ga., March 23 to 27, 2026. Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Savannah plus tours of Beaufort, St. Simons Island, and Jekyll Island. Included: four nights lodging, four breakfasts, and four dinners. For full details, call Phyllis Sandler at (239) 770-1891. Outsiders are […]