As we approach the height of hurricane season – yikes! – you hear a lot about Saharan Dust. Saharan Dust is a good thing, as it is a dry air mass that will often deter hurricanes heading our way. To learn a little more about it, please see my article – and photos of beautiful […]

The Palms Dining Room was decorated with masques galore on Friday, July 25. 134 HP members gathered for scrumptious vittles and to dance to an awesome group, Motown Magic… and they were magical! A fun time was had by all! Motown Magic performing… HP members having a blast.

We’ve all pondered life’s big questions: • Why do they call it “rush hour” when we’re moving at the speed of a turtle on Ambien? • Why do we press remote buttons harder when the batteries are clearly auditioning for hospice? • And for some of us, right up there with those head-scratchers is… understanding […]

Hurricane season is upon us! The Safety Committee wants to remind everyone to be prepared. CHARGE UP! Remember to keep your cell phones, computers, and power banks fully charged prior to any warnings in the event of a power outage. And top off gas and propane tanks to avoid long lines and shortages. Our Safety […]

Whether you’re teeing off at sunrise, or walking from your car to the Clubhouse, one thing is constant in SW FL: the heat. While most of us know to carry a water bottle, we may not understand the full picture when it comes to hydration’s wide-ranging impact on our overall health. Why hydration is crucial […]

TAKE A GUESS! We’re all searching for the next vacation, an exciting new hobby, and more time with loved ones. In short, we’re all looking for more happiness in our lives. And why shouldn’t we? Many people, however, assume that finding joy is harder as we age. This negative perception has given aging a bad […]

The Heritage Palms Pickleball Assoc. is excited about the upcoming season, with the addition of our four new pickleball courts. Now that the new courts are completed, we have investigated joining a pickleball league for 2025-26. The best option appears to be the Fort Myers/Lee County Pickleball League. This league will have three six-week sessions […]

Camp participants. It’s summertime, so that means Junior Summer Tennis Camp. This year, we held camp for seven weeks (three weeks in June, and four weeks in July). Our camps ran from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday – Thursday. The children’s ages ranged from 5 to 14 years old. The first hour and a […]

Have you ever wondered why baseball captures the hearts of millions? It’s not just a game; it’s a cultural phenomenon that weaves its way into your life. From the crack of the bat, to the thrill of a home run, baseball has a magic that’s hard to resist. You’ll find fans of all ages filling […]

Brilliant orange sunsets are common due to Saharan Dust particles. If you watch Allyson Rea, Chief Meteorologist on NBC 2, she mentions Saharan Dust in almost every weather forecast during the summer. So, what exactly is it? Saharan dust, also called the Saharan Air Layer (SAL) by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, forms over […]