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1. No matter where you are in the state, you are never more than 60 miles from the nearest saltwater body. 2. In 1982, the Florida Keys “seceded” from the U.S. for about one minute to protest a Border Patrol roadblock, declaring themselves the Conch Republic. 3. Every year, thousands of people gather at the […]

May, named for the Roman goddess of fertility, Maia, is the fifth month with 31 days and is strongly associated with spring, growth, and flowers. 1. The Empire State Building opened (May 1, 1931), the Golden Gate Bridge opened (May 27, 1937), and Alan Shepard became the first American in space (May 5, 1961). 2. […]

THANKS TO LINN CAMPBELL (PICTURED) AND SUE MATTSON FOR THE IDEA TO SHINE A LIGHT ON SABAL SPRINGS’ NURSES (GROUP PICTURE), MANY OF WHOM HAVE PROVIDED DECADES-LONG SERVICE TO PATIENTS. The American Nurses Association (ANA) is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. There are between 4.7 million and 5.2 million registered nurses (RNs) in the […]

For the past 16 years, Sabal Springs’ employees, residents, and their families have had the opportunity to enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored and hosted by Doug and Linda Pechstein. What started as an event with six children in the restaurant has blossomed into an annual celebration with about 50 youngsters — 12 and younger […]

THE SUNSHINE SINGLES RECENTLY MET AT THE BABCOCK RANCH PRESERVE AND ENJOYED LUNCH AT THE ON-SITE RESTAURANT. Another month, another adventure, this time to the Babcock Ranch Preserve — a 73,000-acre conservation area about 30 miles from our back door. Although it was a working ranch for several decades owned by Edward V. Babcock, it […]

(WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW, YOU DON’T KNOW) Now that you’ve sampled a taste of what campaigning for a board position might be like (see the April edition of the Breeze), it’s time for you to get down to the actual governing as a member of the board of directors. Here’s where your homework starts to […]

Keeping our community in great condition is a community effort. Each month, the Pool Committee will be showcasing caring Sabal Springers who go above and beyond to keep our pool in tip-top shape. This month, the committee spotted Jody and Dan Bohnery from Fishlake, Ind. They have been renting here at Sabal Springs for the […]