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Hello from the Golf Shop. Summer is winding down and hopefully we can get through it with no major storms! So far, it’s been a dryer than normal summer which has translated into more rounds of golf being played. Reciprocal play continues to be strong with several local courses under renovation this summer. Heritage Palms […]

We are proud to share that Heritage Palms hosted its spring PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program from May 1 to June 5, offering six weeks of complimentary golf instruction for our local military Veterans. Each week included two hours of coaching from PGA-certified professionals, including Allen Manguson, Pete Rocheford, Mike Dopslaff, and me. […]

A player’s ball lies just off the green in the general area. Temporary water on the putting green intervenes between the player’s ball and the hole. Is the player allowed free relief under the abnormal course conditions relief Rule? No. Rule 16.1a When Relief Is Allowed (1) Meaning of Interference by Abnormal Course Condition. Interference […]

For all of our mid-western HP members, I thought you might be interested in why Oklahoma is the shape it is. A little history for you… The Oklahoma Panhandle is an unusual boundary that exists due to a law passed some 87 years before Oklahoma even became a state: the Missouri Compromise of 1820. The […]

From Debbie Edwards: In July, we had 11 ladies gather for our annual day of golf and lunch at Village Links Golf Club in Glen Ellyn, IL. A few ladies from last year couldn’t attend, however, we welcomed some new faces. Our group is expanding as Wisconsin and Indiana was represented. We definitely attracted attention […]

It’s worth repeating as a number of HP residents I meet are unaware of this wonderful HP amenity! Yes, eggs for only $2.75 a dozen … and you don’t even have to leave the community! Where do you find this “deal,” and others like it? At HP’s own Market Place, where groceries are made available […]

The FL Dept. of Transportation, Fort Myers, and Lee County are committed to working hard for our safety, and have implemented Target Zero Fatalities & Serious Injuries. The initiative’s goal is to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries. Achieving this goal involves several challenges, including managing traffic flow. They focus on safe driving, while managing increased […]

MISCELLANEOUS FACTS ABOUT THE BIBLE • The Bible is the best-selling book of all time. • The Bible is the most shoplifted book • Abundant evidence for the global flood described in Genesis 7–8 is found around the world in the many layers of fossil-bearing sediments that stretch across continents. • Solomon had 700 wives, […]

Here are the Fort Myers regional theatre offerings for the coming season. Contact these venues now for the best seats and pricing. Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers. The FL Rep is celebrating their 28th season as “one of America’s top repertory theatres” according to the Wall Street Journal. Check their website at […]

Pharrell Williams wrote and recorded a beautiful song back in 2014 called Happy. It was the bestselling song that year, and was produced for the soundtrack of Despicable Me 2. It has a great catchy tune, and begins with the following lyrics: It might seem crazy what I’m ’bout to say Sunshine, she’s here, you […]