Enjoying Fall

Hello Everyone! What a lovely month we have! For those out-of-towners about to make their way back here for the winter, this is an excellent time. The weather is gorgeous, the roads are still pretty clear, and business people are gearing up to welcome you back! It’s been a loooooong HOT summer, but most of us have provisions to keep us cool and happy. No, we can’t go out to work in the yard or take long walks or long bike rides, but we find other ways to fill our time. This year it was our time to update things that need attention in our home. Clubs and activities continued but at a limited pace. Summer here is a time to get your home ready to stay indoors. 

* While I was checking for new things to write about, I noticed that a favorite of the “rescue” people, Frankie’s  Authentic Italian Deli, has moved from its original space on Collier Blvd. (which was hidden away from Collier Blvd. behind the big Wal-Mart) to a better location right on US 41E near the entrance to Old Lely, 8795 Tamiami Trail  E. in a shopping center where you can actually see their name and everything! They still have all the same staff and wonderfully good food.

Speaking of good food, “St. George and the Dragon” Restaurant, that was located in downtown Naples, where US 41 takes a turn to the north, had wonderful food and a great reputation and a huge following! When they closed that restaurant after all those fun-filled years, we all wondered where we would go? Personally, I’ve never found a restaurant that could take their place. It seemed we were all devoted to that place and it left a deep emptiness in our hearts. For those who never knew it, I’m sorry you missed it. Anyway, I hope a few other places this year will encourage their staff to put a smile on their faces and enjoy the day and make it fun. Right now we don’t see a lot of fun, but one place for sure does have it, and it’s Cracker Barrel! They have been in that location for a long time, and the food is always good, and the service is fast, and the prices are right. My friend Tara and I go there about once a month! We’ll be there for Halloween!

Lely Presbyterian Church has announced their 2023-2024 Concert Series will begin on January 6th. More information will be coming soon.