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The monarch is a common and beautiful butterfly that graces our Butterfly Garden. It is best known in North America and has a powerful flight. It often sails with its wings in a “V.” Monarchs are distasteful to predators because they obtain toxic chemicals from their food plant, the butterfly weed. Their bright coloration signals […]

CAROL SCHULTZ, TRILLIUMS,BEST IN SHOW Our Herons Glen Artist Group’s busy year culminated with the Annual Fine Art Show held in the ballroom. The successful event was coordinated with the 3-D craft group on Sunday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year, 20 artists filled the ballroom with artwork in various mediums […]

Beginning in early December of last year, anyone who passed along Herons Glen Boulevard in the back of our community at dusk or after dark would have noticed four streetlights that were continuously flashing. These lighting fixtures are leased by the HOA from Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC), our local electric utility. Members of the […]

It’s the middle of January around 7:30 a.m. The outside air temperature is 70 degrees and climbing steadily. You’re walking from your kitchen to your lanai with a cup of coffee in one hand and the daily newspaper in the other. A pair of sandhill cranes is in your back yard pecking away at the […]

BABY GREAT HORNED OWLS When one of the babies fell out of their original nest in Solana, residents Pam and Dennis Moeller took it to the Peace River Rescue to check the baby over. When they found it was fine, Peace River Rescue returned the baby to the original nest. However, they brought with them […]

In 1998 Art Williams decided to start a fun idea. He got a 4-foot-tall stuffed white tiger and started sending him on adventures around Herons Glen. He has now traveled to 165 homes. He rested a long time at Dan Lim’s house but is now on the prowl again. He visited me recently and we […]

Here are some Spring Safety Tips from the SSEP Committee. 1. Check, Test, and Inspect Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. When the clocks “spring forward” one hour with Daylight Saving Time, it’s also wise to check and inspect your home’s smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, ensuring they work efficiently. Batteries can be the […]

SHELLY CHRISTIANSEN, DENISE FELL (MANAGERS), AND SHELLY LONG (CHECK-IN) The Third Corn Hole Tournament, hosted by the Resident Events Committee, was a resounding triumph, made possible by the collaborative spirit of the HGRD Residents Events Committee and a team of dedicated volunteers. We extend our sincerest gratitude to the volunteers, whose tireless efforts were instrumental […]

On Sunday, February 23, 46 residents enjoyed The Fairways’ annual Bocce Fun Day, connecting with new neighbors and strengthening old friendships.