Fort Myers man, 83, beats age, sets goal to keep doing so at 90 Nov 12, 2009
Despite not starting in golf until he was 60, Blair first shot his age in his early 80s, has done so about a dozen times in the past decade and last December shot an 85 at Heritage Palms the week of his 90th birthday ... Charles Lyon, Fort Myers, age 81, shot 78 in June 2009 on the Sabal Course at Heritage Palms in Fort Myers. (The News-Press -- Sports)
» Readers pay tribute Jul 7, 2009
"Michael you were a great dad who was raising three great kids. I will never forget the three months I worked for you in Las Vegas. Especially the one on one talk you had with me at the Wynn Resort Villas, while you were waiting to visit Steve Wynn. Escorting your kids to their teachers room was also a valued experience. All three are so polite and well educated. The are so well-behaved even at the show at the Luxor we attended. Admittingly I was never one of your fans until I got to know you... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Summer sights and sounds May 27, 2009
The keynote speaker is Colonel Wes Weston, assistant chief of staff, G-4, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms. The ceremony begins at 9:45 a.m.. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
What's going on May 1, 2009
Today, Friday May 1, Palms Grill will donate 20 percent of its proceeds to Relay for Life of Sonoma, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. To make the donation happen, you have to call event chair Renea Magnani at 337-9770 to get a flier. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Supermodel Kathy Ireland Lashes Out Against Pro Choice Apr 28, 2009
Kelly Monaco dining on raw salad and a veggie roll wrapped in soy paper at Simon at Palms Place in Vegas on Wednesday night ... Britney Spears hosting an exclusive after-party for about 50 people including her opening act the Pussycat Dolls, dancers and circus acts in Phil Maloof s Sky Villa inside Palms Place Hotel & Spa on Saturday ... Paul Oakenfold DJ ed the party while guests noshed on goodies from Simon at Palms Place and were entertained by a juggling act as well as a contortionist. (Fox News)
Psychic business senses a fortune Mar 16, 2009
Nina Melrose, 42, a Dallas soothsayer who reads palms and Tarot cards, advises clients on which stocks to buy, basing her picks "solely on my psychic ability." She declined to say how prescient she had been. Others steer clear of specifics. (USA Today)
Where to stay in St. Lucia Feb 24, 2009
Seasands Lodge Sea sands was established 14 years ago and is a tropical paradise of palms, tree ferns and other plants to attract birdlife. The resort is situated within the Wetland Park with access to Cape Vidal, Big Five game reserves, Zulu cultural villages and self-guided walking trails. (iAfrica.com)
Free and cheap in Los Angeles Feb 18, 2009
Grauman s Chinese Theatre s forecourt showcases cement-steeped celebrity handprints and autographs, from Paul Newman s meaty palms to Marilyn Monroe s smaller ones. Impersonators dressed up as Superman, Monroe and others entertain on the street. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
10 most romantic B&Bs Feb 12, 2009
Watch whales migrate from your private balcony, or retreat to a plush bed under romantic netting with the sound of the palms and waves enhancing relaxation. In France, Les Charmes de Carlucet has views of a nearby medieval village from some of the rooms. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Take a Valentine's Day trip! Feb 8, 2009
Other resort beach destinations include Edisto Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan s Island, Seabrook Island and famed Kiawah Island, where golf-and-beach-resort life reigns. Couples can definitely have their romantic Charleston and beach it, too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
