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Of all extreme weather conditions, heat is the deadliest. Human bodies have a natural cooling system — sweat — but that system can do only so much in high temperatures and humidity. But how exactly does heat kill? Here’s the science behind what happens to the body in extreme temperatures, including the three main ways […]

Famous Red Rock Outdoor Theater From Lila Schauwecker: My Girls Travel group, the Travel Divas, found our way to Denver, Colorado, and Taos and Santa Fe, New Mexico this past May. Our group has travelled together for some 15 years; sometimes it’s a larger group, and sometimes we find ourselves in international locations as well […]

Hello from the golf shop. I hope everyone is having a great summer! It’s hard to believe we’re already into August. As always, the summer seems to fly by, and before we know it our seasonal members will be making their way back to Heritage Palms. We were excited to get the Sabal bunker renovation […]

Thank you to the 194 ladies who took the time to respond to the WGA survey we sent out in May! That is a 60% member response rate, which certainly reflects the high level of engagement our league is known for. The WGA Board is in the process of reviewing the results, including more than […]

Florida is known as the Sunshine State, and for good reason – the state regularly experiences long stretches of hot, humid weather, but the all-time warmest air temperatures are lower than nearly every other state. The hottest air temperature ever officially recorded in Florida was 109 degrees Fahrenheit, which occurred in the town of Monticello, […]

August is the month to hit the beaches, isn’t it? For many of us, the ocean is a place to visit on vacation or on a hot summer day, and we don’t give it much thought beyond that. But beneath the surface lies a vast and largely unexplored world — one that’s deeper, stranger, and […]

As many of you now know, I recently transitioned from my role at Heritage Palms to begin a new professional chapter. While I was excited for the opportunity ahead, leaving HP was not easy. The most difficult part, by far, was stepping away from a community that had come to mean so much to me. […]

Happy July 4th! This year we celebrate 250 years of independence, often referred to as the “Semiquincentennial.” The national initiative, established to lead the celebration in 2026, is branded as America250. See https://america250.org/. Some background… The Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, voted for the independence of the United Colonies by passing the Lee Resolution […]

In response to preliminary Member Survey feedback, Committee discussions, and growing interest in additional member communication forums, we have launched a new private Facebook group: Heritage Palms Community Corner (Official- Members Only). The group was created to provide members and residents with another convenient way to stay informed, connected, and engaged with the community. The […]

DAUGHTER MELISSA, DAN, AND HIS WIFE, CAROL. After more than 19 years of dedicated service, Heritage Palms bids a heartfelt farewell to Dan Davis, our longtime Director of Security, who officially retired on May 13, 2026. Throughout his years at the Club, Dan became a familiar and trusted presence in our community — known for […]