Here are some of the charitable organizations that have benefitted from programs held at The Landings over the last several months: Madisen’s Match, a fundraising event for kids with cancer, netted $85,000. This was a tennis event featuring Grand Slam champions that returned to The Landings after moving elsewhere for a few years. It will […]

Lindy Worrall continues her winning ways. Greetings and “Happy Summer” to everyone. People are so excited for the season to arrive as here in mountain country, the rain and colder than usual weather wasn’t being welcomed. I hope the Florida days have been wonderful, and you are enjoying the many reciprocals offered to play this […]

Hello, fellow Covers. I am the new contributor to Mariners Cove’s HappyLandings articles. Many thanks to Pat Benner who has been the writer for many years. The Minarchis have just returned from a “Graduation Tour” traveling to Tampa for the graduation of their grandson. From there a mini vacation at Mission Inn for some golf. […]

There were lots of commencements, celebrations and journeys this month. The shortest journey is Jonnie Ockerlund’s. She is moving from unit 140 to 148 at Brookdale’s assisted living facility on Cypress Lake. Her new unit is a one bedroom and more comfortable for her since Fred’s passing. She loves visitors! Visitors to the Village have […]

Board Meeting dates set Please mark your calendars with the dates of the Windjammer Board Meetings for the new season. All meetings will be held in the Garden Room on Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. With the meetings now being held in a much larger room, we should have ample seating for everyone. Board […]

The Landings tennis staff (from left) Bella Graf, Nathan Smiley and Tyler Cooper. The Landings Community continues to respond generously to the need in Lee County high schools to support tennis for girls. We thank all the business sponsors, resident patrons, and volunteers! The 4th Annual Lee County Girls’ High School Invitational was held in […]

Prosper Anselm will celebrate his 100th birthday on July 7, 2025. Prosper Anselm, a resident of Sunset Cove, will turn 100 on July 7, 2025. This rare milestone is celebrated with much recognition and honor. Prosper’s experiences have given him a front seat to many historical events. His life symbolizes opportunity, history, love, and change. […]

Some 80-plus Landings Duplicate Bridge players came to the Helm Club for the 2024-25 season between October 14, 2024 and May 19, 2025. We hosted between five and 12 tables during that time period with the lower numbers occurring in October and May with a slight drop off during December and January. We also put […]

Oysters are versatile: they can be prepared in many ways. M.O.S.: FISHING THE HARD KIND Mussels, oysters, and scallops are varieties in the hard-shell fishery. All represent an amazing and underrated group of seafood. They range in sizes from tiniest freshwater snails to the giant squid. They help the ecosystem in both fresh and salt […]