It’s perhaps the most famous document in American history — the collection of fighting words that formally severed ties with the British Empire and launched a precocious new nation into existence. But while some of its features are familiar to the public, including a few phrases from the preamble and the conspicuous signature of John […]

“An organization’s ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage.” – Jack Welch Over the last three months, there has been a lot of activity related to the Strategic Planning Process as we continue to gather input from our members, Board, and staff on topics related to Strategic […]

L-R: KATHY TARSIEWICZ, JUDY DINEHART, MARYANNE PRESTON, KATHLEEN SMITH, KERRI THEISEN, AND MIRIAM SHOOK. Kathy Smith, Public Defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit, provided an insightful look into the legal system from the defense perspective for our members on April 6. Kathy began her career in 1990 after graduating from the Univ. of Florida and […]

Your ball is in a real deep bunker. You hit your ball and the ball hits the incline of the bunker and bounces back and hits your leg. After the ball hits your leg it ends up in one of your foot prints. What is the Ruling in this situation? Rule 11.1a Ball in Motion […]

When we set goals, the issue of motivation arises regarding the ability to meet those goals. In a 2013 study, Maura L. Scott and Stephen M. Nowlis examined what happens when people pursue goals with either a single, specific target or a range. They found that people who set a low – high goal (a […]

Two Fort Myers regional theatres have announced their robust 2026-27 offerings! Contact these venues now for the best seats and pricing. FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE, 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers. The FL Rep is celebrating their 29th season as “one of America’s top repertory theatres” according to the Wall Street Journal. Check their website at https://www.floridarep.org […]

Founded in the 17th and 18th centuries on the East Coast of what is now the U.S., the 13 British colonies in America were established for different reasons and governed in different ways. Maryland, for instance, was founded as a religious haven for English Catholics, while royal colonies such as New Hampshire were established to […]

If you’ve noticed changes in your vision lately, you might be tempted to chalk it up to aging. But some of the most common complaints we hear — trouble tracking the pickleball or golf ball, struggling with sun glare at the beach or pool, finding that oncoming headlights at night seem blinding — are classic […]

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