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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 […]

SECURING EXTERIOR DOORS An estimated 34% of residential burglars enter through a home’s front door. While I was unable to locate documentation regarding side and rear door entries, they, too, are frequent targets. Additionally, a fairly recent and ongoing TikTok “challenge” that encourages youngsters to kick in the front doors of unknown homes prompts me […]

Southwest Florida (SWFL) is a haven for bald eagles, with a high concentration of nesting pairs. The region is known for its active eagle nests, including the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam nest. Florida, in general, boasts one of the highest populations of nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 states. FUN FACTS ABOUT BALD EAGLES […]

Here are five weird and wild facts for your entertainment. 1. A single lightning bolt is five times hotter than the surface of the sun. 2. Bananas are technically berries, but strawberries aren’t, due to how their seeds grow. 3. The smell of freshly-cut grass is actually a plant’s distress signal. 4. Cleopatra lived closer […]

As many of you know, Pat Harp is the “Rock Lady” of Sabal Springs. Scores of us have been fortunate to receive one of her painted rocks and she’s been on a tear lately. Pat has been sharing these treasures for some time now. She started out small, putting her artistic creations on the golf […]

It is important for homeowners to understand what it means to live in a deed-restricted community such as Sabal Springs. By definition here in Florida, according to the website floridalife.com, “Deed restrictions limit what you can and cannot do to a particular property.” The article continues by listing various aspects of restrictions that can include […]

At the Sabal Springs HOA Board of Directors (BOD) meeting on June 17, 2025, a motion was passed to recognize pickleball as a new amenity to the Sabal Springs Golf and Racquet Club. Co-chair of the Tennis and Pickleball Committee, Greg Costa, presented a 12-page handout to residents and proceeded with a visual presentation to […]

On Friday, July 4th, The Jokers Group of Sabal Springs organized a golf cart parade. Several carts decked out in red, white, and blue left the clubhouse and drove around the neighborhood to the cheers from throngs of residents camped out in their driveways. Even the clouds and sprinkles didn’t deter the loyal patriots. Following […]

Variety is the spice of life, and the Sable Springs SunShine Singles try to think of things to do with that in mind. The group’s May/June activities included a Kentucky Derby party, a Memorial Day party, a birthday celebration at the Three Fisherman Seafood Restaurant, a Boathouse Pool Lounge lunch party, a movie Mission Impossible, […]

Thanks to all of Sabal Springs’ residents who made generous donations to the Harry Chapin Food Drive. The much-needed groceries will be added to the organization’s pantry. The drive, which started with one tub, quickly turned into overflowing receptacles, boxes, and bags of food. Way to go Sabal Springs—great community spirit. According to its website, […]