Committee News

Thunderstorms in Southwest Florida frequently demonstrate nature’s awesome power. Several times during the summer we see storms with dramatic lightning strikes and hear booming thunder. Chris Duca, president of the Board at Ariel, captured these dramatic photos from his 17th floor lanai recently.

It’s time to mark our calendars for the 14th annual Landings Music Festival, our largest and most exciting event of the season. With new approaches and significant changes to the festival, Saturday, February 21, 2026, promises to be very special. In deep collaboration with Landings management, the festival will become a resident-managed, LYGTC-supported event. The […]

Although a notice has gone out, we would be remiss to not mention the recent passing of our neighbor, Martha Henderson, wife of Randall and mother of Donna Henderson Riggs. Her whole family with the exception of one grandchild was here for her funeral on July 26. As Liz Welsh phrased it, “what a sweet […]

“The voyage of discovery Is not in seeking new landscapes But in having new eyes.” ~Marcel Proust June and July were dedicated to cataract surgery for both of us. Greg and I juggled surgery dates, drops, driving, and follow-up appointments. Between us, it has been a summer dedicated to healing and finding our new eyes. […]

Fresh Asphalt, Fresh Look Our parking areas have been resurfaced, and although weather had slowed things a bit, the project is complete, and the work looked great. A huge thanks to Perry for coming down and to the many volunteers who helped move cars in and out of the work zones. Your cooperation kept the […]

Happy 4th of July! Tom and I sadly could not attend this event, but Dennis Clark provided the information for me to report to our residents who are traveling or spending the summer up North. Dennis Clark arranged yet another fun party at the Windjammer Pool. A total of 35 Jammers gathered on a beautiful […]

Thunderstorms in Florida create interesting illusions. In the August 2025 cover photograph, the rain obliterates both ends of the Cape Coral Parkway Bridge. Driving over the bridge during the storm must have been an adventure! Photo by Gary Ramadon