September 2025

Claudia Caporale Book Signing

Claudia Caporale was delighted to visit the staff at Books & Books at The Studios in Key West, Fla., owned and operated by author Judy Blume, on Aug. 12, 2025, via a Celebrity Cruise. A book signing of Claudia’s two novels, New Beginnings and Gifts of Empowerment, were celebrated with guests and a mimosa toast.…

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Features, September 2025

Joan Smith’s 90th Birthday Bash

If anyone thought turning 90 meant slowing down, Joan Smith proved them wrong. Her recent August Birthday Bash kicked off in style when guests rolled up to find her yard “flocked” with a herd of neon pink flamingos—an unmistakable signal that this wasn’t going to be your average milestone party. Inside the gates of this…

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September 2025, Features

Garden Club September Yard of the Month

Nancy Finley The Garden Club presents the home of Michael and Lori Slocum, 8912 Bradford, as the September Yard of the Month. They have lived at Robson Ranch for 14 years. Lori is a Coldwell Banker realtor. I’m sure you have seen her signs throughout the Ranch. Lori is a former Garden Club president and…

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Features, September 2025

Scammers Exploit Emotions: How Older Adults Can Stay a Step Ahead

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers don’t need to be smart—they just need to be good at manipulating emotions. Whether it’s fear, greed, loneliness, or even compassion, fraudsters are experts at pressing the right emotional buttons to override logic and rush victims into poor decisions. Older adults are often prime targets. These scams are…

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