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INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2023

In life there are constant changes, so too in the world of interior design. Trends are always shifting. The themes for 2023 seem to be: Sustainable living and health & wellness designs. There has been a move away from minimalism to individualism which has created more personalized and decorative styles. In this new, post-Covid world, there have been many changes to the way we live, both inside and outside of the home. Many of us spend much more time in the house, so people have adjusted their priorities in the way the home is used.

With a new focus on wellness and healthy living, more attention is paid to comfort and overall well-being.

Kitchens are central to this new lifestyle and the open kitchen is an important aspect of this new trend. Most desirable are large islands that seat the family comfortably and provide lots of workspace. Upper and lower cabinets of different colors are in fashion as are stainless steel cabinetry and fixtures. To update a kitchen, a coat of paint can completely change the feel and be extremely cost effective. Lighting is also a key component, particularly if natural light is not available. A growing number of homeowners are installing led lights underneath their cabinets to illuminate the kitchen counter top.

With so many people still working at home, a designated office is often a necessity and needs to be incorporated into the design of your home. First of all, it should be comfortable and functional. It is desirable to have natural light and natural materials wherever possible. Try colors that are inspired by nature for a calming environment. For a more dramatic approach, an interesting background wall color can be useful for

all of your zoom meetings.

Furnishings will feel more organic with the use of cotton, wool, and velvet fabrics. Of course fabric decisions can depend on the location within the home; it’s recommended that the home match its natural environment. There is still a movement toward coordinating the indoor and outdoor environments. Arches and architectural details are in as are soft edges, curved sofas, and personal pieces.

Multi-function rooms that cater to entertainment and exercise are in vogue. More people will want media rooms for movies and games as well as gyms and saunas.

Mud rooms and laundry rooms are no longer just utilitarian spaces. Today, homeowners want these spaces to coordinate with the rest of the home. Sometimes they even want to accommodate a pet with a special tub. Think about maximizing natural light throughout your home. Big open

The focus of home design in 2023 is a calm, comfortable environment in harmony with nature that incorporates work, entertainment and relaxation spaces.

windows which bring in natural light can improve mood, focus and sleep patterns which will improve one’s health.

It looks like 2023 may bring with it the end of the white wall trend. Currently, designers are reporting

clients wanting jewel tones in blues, greens and even rust, which creates a cozier environment. This is part of the eco-friendly trend of the last few years which incorporates elements of nature. Gold will also be popular as an accent color.

It is important to revisit one’s estate planning periodically, as both circumstances and laws can change without notice. If you do not have an estate plan, it is time to create one. You probably have more assets than you think.

First of all, estate planning is an opportunity to designate who will receive your assets upon death or incapacitation. It will also allow you to designate a guardian for your children. With the advice of counsel, your plan will manage assets to minimize estate

taxes, gift taxes and any other tax issues. And most importantly, a good estate plan will avoid disagreements between heirs and probate which can be time consuming and expensive.

Begin with an assessment of all your assets, including your home and other real estate, art, collections, vehicles, and jewelry. List your checking and savings accounts, investment accounts, life insurance policies, IRA or 401 accounts and ownership interests in any businesses. Estimate the value in order to divide among your heirs.

A COMPLETE ESTATE PLAN INCLUDES SEVERAL DOCUMENTS:

POWER OF ATTORNEY

A durable power of attorney allows a person of your choosing to handle financial, legal and other matters if you are otherwise incapacitated. It remains in effect until death or revocation.

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST

MEDICAL CARE DIRECTIVE

A living will specifies your wishes for medical care. A medical power of attorney gives authority to a trusted person to make decisions if you are unable.

WILL

A revocable living trust is an instrument that allows the owner (grantor) of assets to establish a trust for beneficiaries with the help of a trustee. You can be your own trustee with an alternate upon death or incapacity. This document can be amended or revoked as needed. The most important aspect of a other personal items. consuming and expensive probate.

A will, though desirable, is not essential if you have a revocable trust. The main reason to write a will is to include assets which may not be included in one’s trust. A will is meant to simplify things. You can designate child custody and also the recipients of your most valuable possession, such as cars, jewelry or

2022-2023 PGA

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

DATESTOURNAMENT

NOV 3 - 6, 2022

NOV 10 - 13, 2022

NOV 17 - 20, 2022

DEC 1 - 4, 2022

DEC 9 - 11, 2022

JAN 5 - 8, 2023

JAN 12 - 15, 2023

JAN 19 - 22, 2023

JAN 25 - 28, 2023

FEB 2 - 5, 2023

FEB 9 - 12, 2023

FEB 16 - 19, 2023

FEB 23 - 26, 2023

MAR 2 - 5, 2023

MAR 2 - 5, 2023

MAR 9 - 12, 2023

MAR 16 - 19, 2023

MAR 22 - 26, 2023

* Schedule subject to change

DEFENDING CHAMPION

World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba El Camaleón Golf Course at Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, MEX

Cadence Bank Houston Open Memorial Park Golf Course, Houston, TX

The RSM Classic Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside Course), St. Simons Island, GA

Hero World Challenge Albany, New Providence, BAH

QBE Shootout Qu Tiburón Golf Course, Naples, FL

Sentry Tournament of Champions Plantation Course at Kapalua, Kapalua, Maui, HI

Sony Open in Hawaii Qu Waialae Country Club, Honolulu, HI

The American Express Pete Dye Stadium Course, La Quinta, CA

Farmers Insurance Open Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course), San Diego, CA

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, CA

WM Phoenix Open

TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course), Scottsdale, AZ

The Genesis Invitational

The Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, CA

The Honda Classic

PGA National Resort (The Champion), Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Puerto Rico Open Grand Reserve Golf Club, Rio Grande, PUR

Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard

Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, FL

THE PLAYERS Championship

The Country Club of Jackson, Jackson, MS

Valspar Championship

Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course), Palm Harbor, FL

World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play Austin Country Club, Austin, TX

Viktor Hovland $1,296,000

Jason Kokrak $1,350,000

Talor Gooch $1,296,000

Viktor Hovland $1,000,000

Kevin Na, Jason Kokrak $447,500

Cameron Smith $1,476,000

Hideki Matsuyama $1,350,000

Hudson Swafford $1,368,000

Luke List $1,512,000

Tom Hoge $1,566,000

Scottie Scheffler $1,476,000

Joaquin Niemann $2,160,000

Sepp Straka $1,440,000

Ryan Brehm $666,000

Scottie Scheffler $2,160,000

Cameron Smith $3,600,000

Sam Burns $1,404,000

Scottie Scheffler $2,100,000

2022-2023 PGA

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

DATESTOURNAMENT

Corales Puntacana Championship

* Schedule subject to change

DEFENDING CHAMPION

MAR 23 - 26, 2023

Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course), Punta Cana, DOM

Valero Texas Open

MAR 30 - APR 2, 2023

APR 6 - 9, 2023

APR 13 - 16, 2023

APR 20 - 23, 2023

APR 27 - 30, 2023

MAY 4 - 7, 2023

MAY 11 - 14, 2023

MAY 18 - 21, 2023

MAY 25 - 28, 2023

JUN 1 - 4, 2023

JUN 8 - 11, 2023

JUN 15 - 18, 2023

JUN 22 - 25, 2023

JUN 29 - JUL 2, 2023

JUL 6 - 9, 2023

JUL 13 - 16, 2023

JUL 13 - 16, 2023

TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), San Antonio, TX

Masters Tournament

Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA

RBC Heritage

Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC

Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC

Mexico Open at Vidanta Vidanta Vallarta, Vallarta, MEX

Wells Fargo Championship

Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC

AT&T Byron Nelson

TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, TX

PGA Championship

Q Oak HIll Country Club, Rochester, NY

Charles Schwab Challenge

Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, TX

The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, OH

RBC Canadian Open

Oakdale Golf & Country Club, Toronto, Ontario, CAN

U.S. Open

Chad Ramey $ 666,000

J.J. Spaun $1,548,000

Scottie Scheffler $2,700,000

Jordan Spieth $1,440,000

P. Cantlay/X. Schauffele $1,199,350

Jon Rahm $1,314,000

Max Homa $1,620,000

K.H. Lee $1,638,00

Justin Thomas $2,700,000

Sam Burns $1,512,000

Billy Horschel $2,160,000

Rory McIlroy $1,566,000

The Los Angeles Country Club (North Course), Los Angeles, CA Matt Fitzpatrick $3,150,000

Travelers Championship

TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT

Rocket Mortgage Classic. Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, MI

John Deere Classic

PC Deere Run, Silvis, IL

Barbasol Championship

Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course), Nicholasville, KY

Genesis Scottish Open

The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, SCO

Xander Schauffele $1,494,000

Tony Finau $1,512,000

J.T. Posto $1,278,000

Trey Mullinax $666,000

Xander Schauffele $1,400,000

2022-2023 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change ** Purse subject to change

DATESTOURNAMENT PURSE

NOV 3-6, 2022

TOTO Japan Classic Seta Golf Course, Shiga, Japan $2M

NOV 10-13, 2022 Pelican Women's Championship Pelican G.C., Belleair, Florida $2M

NOV 17-20, 2022 CME Group Tour Championship Tiburon G.C., Naples, Florida $7M

JAN 20-23, 2023

Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, Orlando, Florida $1.5M

JAN 27-30, 2023 Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio Boca Rio Golf Club, Boca Raton, Florida $2M

FEB 3-5, 2023 LPGA Drive On Championship Crown Colony Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers, Florida $1.5M

MAR 3-6, 2023 HSBC Women’s World Championship Sentosa Golf Club, Tanjong Course, Singapore $1.7M

MAR 10-13, 2023

MAR 24-27, 2023

MAR 31APR 3, 2023

APR 13-16, 2023

APR 21-24, 2023

APR 28MAY 1, 2023

MAY 12-15, 2023

Honda LPGA Thailand Siam Country Club, Pattaya Old Course, Chonburi, Thailand $1.6M

JTBC Classic presented by Barbasol Aviara Golf Club, Carlsbad, CA $1.5M

The Chevron Championship Mission Hills Country Club, Dinah Shore Tournament Course, Rancho Mirage, CA $5M

LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei Hoakalei Country Club, Ewa Beach, Oahu, HI $2M

DIO Implant LA Open Wilshire Country Club, Los Angeles, CA $1.5M

Palos Verdes Championship presented by Bank of America Palos Verdes Golf Club, Palos Verdes Estates, CA $1.5M

Cognizant Founders Cup Upper Montclair Country Club, Clifton, NJ $3M

2022-2023 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change ** Purse subject to change

DATESTOURNAMENT PURSE

MAY 25-29, 2023

Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play presented by MGM Rewards

Shadow Creek, Las Vegas, NV $1.5M

JUN 2-5, 2023 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC $10M

JUN 10-12, 2023

ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer eaview, Bay Course, Galloway, NJ $1.75M

JUN 16-19, 2023 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Blythefield Country Club, Belmont, MI $2.5M

JUN 23-26, 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

Congressional Country Club, Blue Course, Bethesda, MD $9M

JUL 13-16, 2023 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational Midland Country Club, Midland, MI $2.5M

JUL 21-24, 2023 The Amundi Evian Championship Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France $6.5M

JUL 28-31, 2023

AUG 4-7, 2023

AUG 11-14, 2023

Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open Dundonald Links, Ayrshire, Scotland $2M

AIG Women’s Open Muirfield, East Lothian, Scotland $7.3M

ISPS Handa World Invitational presented by AVIV Clinics

Galgorm Castle Golf Club / Massereene Golf Club, Antrim, Northern Ireland

$1.5M

AUG 25-28, 2023 CP Women’s Open Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club, Ottawa, Canada $2.35M

SEP 1-4, 2023

Dana Open presented by Marathon Highland Meadows Golf Club, Sylvania, OH $1.75M

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTH WEST FLORIDA

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

NOVEMBER

NOV 21

- 24 | BOAT SHOW

With displays in the water, throughout Centennial Park, and on the Streets hosted annually in November - This is the biggest showing of boats, boating products and all things marine in Southwest Florida. Attendees will find hundreds of boats, more than 130 boat lines, expanded in-water displays, and a huge display of boating accessories and fishing tackle. For more info visit: shorturl.at/fhNQW

DECEMBER

DEC 1

- 31 | FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Get into the holiday spirit this year! View over one million traditional Christmas themed lights and decorations throughout Fishermen’s Village. For more info visit: fishermensvillage.com

DEC 16

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18

| BLUES & BBQ FEST

Fort Myers Blues & BBQ Festival features music by top jazz and blues musicians from throughout

Florida. The event will be held in the River District in downtown Fort Myers. Great food and a special marketplace of arts, crafts and products will be available for purchase. For more info visit: shorturl.at/nrvS1

JANUARY

JAN 6 - 8

| SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Bring family and friends to enjoy fresh seafood, meat and vegetarian entrees and a diversity of side dishes and desserts. Choose from alcoholic, non-alcoholic and fruit drinks. Enjoy top Florida musical groups in genres of R&B, blues, jazz, and rock performing live on stage. For more info visit: shorturl.at/ezV26

JAN 14

- 15 | ART FESTIVAL

Cape Coral Art Festival & MarketPlace features fine crafts, jewelry, photography, painting, sculpture, jewelry, music show and much more! For more info visit: capecoralfestival.com

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTH WEST FLORIDA

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

FEBRUARY

FEB

3 - 5 | ARTFEST

ArtFest Fort Myers decorates our downtown riverfront with exceptional artwork and enter tainment. The festival includes art competition, art demonstrations, sidewalk chalk competition, a free children’s craft area, and the 5-K Publix Run to the Arts on Sunday morning. Bring the entire family to this fun free event to enjoy and purchase the works of fabulous professional artists! For more info visit: artfestfortmyers.com

FEB 5 | VEG FEST

Come see how easy it is to find healthy plant-based foods in Fort Myers, Florida. Find local sources of eco-friendly and cruelty-free products. Featuring expert speak ers, vendors, and animal rescues –with entertainment and activities for the whole family! For more info visit: fortmyersvegfest.org

FEB

18 | FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

Named the largest night parade in the Southeast, hosted annually in February. The Grand Parade is a two-hour extravaganza featur ing national participants & local marching bands, floats, local government and law enforcement officials, and more. For more info visit: edisonfestival.org

MARCH

MARCH 1 - 5 | COUNTY FAIR

Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair will feature activities like the fun talent contest, youth citrus project, fashion review competition, chicken bbq cook-off, youth royalty, hay bale decorating competition, and club booth competition.For more info visit: LINKHERE

MARCH 19 | CUBAN SANDWICH FESTIVAL

Celebrate a delayed Hispanic Heritage at the Southwest Florida FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival! For more info visit: cubansandwichfestival.com

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTH WEST FLORIDA

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU. (.

APRIL

APRIL 1 -2 | FILM FESTIVAL

The Sarasota Film Festival lasts just over a week and celebrates the recent works of both wellknown and new artists of the film industry. The festival features many different kinds of movies, including drama, foreign, short films and comedies. Grab your popcorn and enjoy! For more info visit: sarasotafilmfestival.com

APRI 4 - 9 | TOOTSIE

When obsessive perfectionist Michael is fired from a Broadway gig due to his proclivities, he decides that change is necessary - even if it means his gender. Taking to drag to pass himself off as the glamorous ‘Dorothy’, he soon lands a new job. But watch out Broadway, makeup and clothes are no match for this ego! For more info visit: shorturl.at/dENP9

MAY MAY 6 | TACO FEST

The most anticipated taco festival of the year is taking place at the Manatee County Fairgrounds! Get ready for an action-packed day filled with a variety of tacos, mar garitas, assorted beers, delicious indulgences, music and all around fun for the family. Come hungry, get ready for the Manatee Annual Taco Fest! For more info visit: manateeannualtacofest.net

MAY 17 - 21 | FILM FESTIVAL

Save the date now — the annual Fort Myers Film Festival is scheduled to be held May 17-21, 2023 and is celebrating its 13th year of being the finest film festival in the Southeast U.S. Screenings, panels, events and gatherings will be held at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and other venues around town. For more info visit: fortmyersfilmfestival.com

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTH WEST FLORIDA

JUNE

JUNE 24 - 30 | SUNCOAST

SUMMER FEST

Join us this year for Southwest Florida’s Premier Charity Boat Fun Run! The Weekend begins with a casual lunch ride down to Evie’s at Spanish Point where pre-register participants will receive a complimentary lunch ticket. For more info visit: suncoastsummerfest.org

JULY

JULY

4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY

Independence Day, commonly referred to as Fourth of July is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. We celebrate July 4th in Bradenton & Sarasota Florida with fireworks, parades, backyard BBQ, fairs, base ball games, shopping for great deals, or enjoying a nice evening out with friends and family. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3t45qfA

JULY 7 - 30 | THE LITTLE MERMAID

This Disney classic comes to life on the Broadway Palm stage! Take a dive into a magical kingdom where the beautiful mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. When Ariel falls in love with the human Prince Eric, she makes a bargain with the evil sea witch, but the bargain isn’t what it seems. You’ll see all your favorite characters and hear the irresistible songs including Under The Sea, Kiss The Girl, Part Of Your World and more! For more info visit: shorturl.at/ uOU48

AUGUST

AUG 4 | ART WALK

Downtown Fort Myers lights up ARTistically! We have lined the streets with local and regional artists selling and displaying their one of a kind works of art with many different styles being represented. Come down and support local artists! For more info visit: shorturl.at/cegi8

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTH WEST FLORIDA

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 21 - 24 | FILM FEST

Our photos and award ceremony videos prove we have one of the most fun festivals in Florida! With well-known and highly respected guest speakers, Beyond does its’ due diligence in the area of short and feature film, but this festival has puts emphasis on Writers and Actors and Directors! For more info visit: shorturl.at/bjAT4

Cape Coral for one of the largest events of the season. With three stages and two dance floors, the oom-pah music never stops. And neither does the food. With heaping platters of sausages and schweinshaxe to stacks of pota to pancakes and schnitzel, it’s a good thing there’s plenty of beer to wash it all down. For more info visit: capecoraloktoberfest.com

SEPT 22 - 30 | SONGWRITER FEST

Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is a 10-day music festival in Southwest Florida presented by iHeart Media, Cat Country 107.1, BMI, and The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. It draws some of the greatest singer-songwriters from Nashville and nationwide. Enjoy free, intimate performances!. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3mjNawe

OCTOBER

OCT TBA | OKTOBERFEST

Every October the German-American Social Club brings Munich to

2023 GRAND SLAM

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

SESSION DATE TIMEFEATURED MATCHES

1Mon,January16,202311:00amMen'sandWomen's1stRound

2Mon,January16,20237:00pmMen'sandWomen's1stRound

3Tue,January17,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s1stRound

4Tue,January17,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s1stRound

5Wed,January18,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound

6Wed,January18,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound

7Thu,January19,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound

8Thu,January19,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound

9Fri,January20,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound

10Fri,January20,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound

11Sat,January21,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound

12Sat,January21,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound

13Sun,January22,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s4thRound

14Sun,January22,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s4thRound

15Mon,January23,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s4thRound

16Mon,January23,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s4thRound

17Tue,January24,202311:00am

18Tue,January24,20237:00pm

19Wed,January25,202311:00am

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

20Wed,January25,20237:30pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

21Thu,January26,202311:00am Women’s Semifinals

22Thu,January26,20237:30pm

23Fri,January27,20233:00pm

24Sat,January28,20234:00pm

25Sun,January29,20234:00pm

Men’s Semifinal

Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Semifinal

Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final

Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change SOUTH WEST FLORIDA | VOL. 5

DATE PLAY STARTSESSION

MAY 29 - SUN Day - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 1st Round

MAY 30 - MONDay - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 1st Round

MAY 30 - MONEvening - 9:00 PMMen’s & Women’s 1st Round

MAY 31 - TUE Day - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 2nd Round

MAY 31 - TUEEvening - 9:00 PMMen’s & Women’s 2nd Round

MAY 31 - WEDDay - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 3rd Round

MAY 31 - WEDEvening - 9:00 PMMen’s & Women’s 3rd Round

JUN 01 - THU Day - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 4th Round

JUN 01 - THUEvening - 9:00 PMMen’s & Women’s 4th Round

JUN 02 - FRI Day - 12:00 PM3rd Round

JUN 02 - FRI Evening - 9:00 PM3rd Round

JUN 03 - SAT Day - 12:00 AM3rd Round

JUN 03 - SATEvening - 9:00 PM3rd Round

JUN 04 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM4th Round

JUN 04 - SUNEvening - 9:00 PM4th Round

JUN 05 - MONDay - 11:00 AM4th Round

JUN 05 - MONEvening - 9:00 PM4th Round

JUN 06 - TUE Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals

JUN 06 - TUEEvening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals

JUN 07 - WEDDay - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals

JUN 07 - WEDEvening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals

JUN 08 - THU Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals

JUN 09 - FRI Day - 3:00 PMMen’s Semi Finals 1

JUN 09 - FRI Evening - 7:00 PMMen’s Semi Finals 2

JUN 10 - SAT Day - 3:00 PM

Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final

* Schedule subject to change SOUTH WEST FLORIDA | VOL. 5

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

DATE PLAY STARTSESSION

Mon, July 03 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 1st Round

Tues, July 04 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 1st Round

Wed, July 05 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 2nd Round

Thurs, July 6 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 2nd Round

Fri, July 07 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 3rd Round

Sat, July 08 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 3rd Round

Sun, July 09 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 4th Round

Mon, July 10 11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 4th Round

Tues, July 11 11:00 AM

Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals

Wed, July 12 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals

Thurs, July 13 1:00 PM

Ladies' Singles Semifinals Mixed Doubles Final

Fri, July 14 1:00 PMMen's Singles Semifinals

Sat, July 15 2:00 PM

Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final,

Sun, July 16 2:00 PM

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION DATE SCHEDULEPLAY STARTMATCHES

1 Mon, 28 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

2 Mon, 28 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

3 Tue, 29 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

4 Tue, 29 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

5 Wed, 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

6 Wed, 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

7 Thu, 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

8 Thu, 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

9 Fri, 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

10 Fri, 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

11 Sat, 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

12 Sat, 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

13 Sun, 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

14 Sun, 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

15 Mon, 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

16 Mon, 4 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

17

18

Tue, 5 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

Tue, 5 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

19 Wed, 6 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

20 Wed, 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

21 Thu, 7 Sep Day 12.00pm Women’s Semifinals /

22 Fri, 8 Sep Day 12.00pm

Men’s Doubles Final or Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinal 1

23 Fri, 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s Semifinal 2

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If you haven’t been to Africa and are looking for an amazing experience, consider a safari. The only question is where to start, as there are many African countries with amazing national parks and various wildlife, all of which can provide a once-in-alifetime vacation. The top countries for safaris are Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.

MASAI MARA JUNE - OCTOBER

Masai Mara National Reserve is the most famous. It is known for its herds of plains’ game which include Masai lions, African leopards and Tanzanian cheetahs. The park is also home to the annual migration of zebra, gazelle and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti in Tanzania.

LAKE NAKURU

ANYTIME

Lake Nakuru National Park is known for pink flamingos flocking along the shore of the lake. Also notable are the park’s white rhinos, warthogs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, ostriches and lions.

AMBOSELI JUNE & OCTOBER

Amboseli National Park is best known for its view of Mount Kilimanjaro and over 300 species of birds. You will also see zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, jackals, giraffes and leopards.

MAY - OCTOBER

Tsavo National Park, which is made up of two smaller parks, is the largest in Kenya and also the most remote. Famous for elephants playing in the Galana River, you will also find 500 species of birds and also giraffes, gazelles, lions, antelopes, impalas, hyenas and oryx.

Samburu Game Reserve is known for rare species such as Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and the Beisa Oryx. It is also home to around 900 elephants as well as lions, leopards, cheetahs and over 450 bird species. It is also famous for Kamunyak, the lioness that adopted 6 baby oryx.

Tanzania

There are 22 national parks in Tanzania, making it difficult to decide where to go. Serengeti, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, and Ngorongoro are the largest and most popular destinations and are often toured together along with Lake Manyara National Park. You will spot the big five mammals - buffaloes, elephants, rhinos, leopards and lions as well as giraffes, zebras, hippos and 500 species of birds on your nature walk, game drive, or in a hot air balloon.

LAKE MANYARA JUNE - OCTOBER

Lake Manyara Park was established to protect large herds of elephants and is also famous for tree-climbing lions. With its beautiful setting on the lake, it is perfect for viewing pink flamingos and over 400 species of birds.

NGORONGORO APRIL - MAY

The Ngorongoro Conservation Centre (world heritage site) is known for the Crater which was formed when an ancient volcano exploded and collapsed on itself, creating vast plains that attracted wild life. The big five can be viewed here as well as black rhino. The Massai tribe still grazes their livestock here. Also, the Olduval Gorge is found here. This is where the Leakeys, in 1959, discovered evidence of human origins, fossilized bones, and stone tools dating back millions of years.

TRENDS FOR 2023 Health Food

Rarely do we think about what is trending in the world of food and drink, but there are organizations that study this issue constantly, including Whole Foods, Innova Market Insights and even Martha Stewart herself. The current trend seems to be towards a focus on healthier eating due to an interest in sustainable agriculture, climate change and possibly as a result of correcting those bad habits acquired during Covid lock down.

In the drink space, mocktails, or virgin cocktails, have become more and more popular for health reasons, even spawning a number of new establishments devoted exclusively to alcohol-free night life. This trend expands well beyond Shirley Temples and there is an emphasis on alcohol free cosmopolitans, margaritas, mojitos

and other more original creative drinks. As an example, Whole Foods points to yaupon, a caffeinated plant, to be brewed for tea and also used in new mocktail creations. Also growing in popularity are milk substitutes like oat, soy, almond, and even potato. They are typically lower in fat, sugar and are also cholesterol free.

In the world of foods, there has been significant and growing interest in nutrition and sustainability. We will be interested in more natural less processed foods as well as more traditional ethnic menus. Plant based foods will be a growth area as the number of vegans has increased significantly and most of us have cut down on meat consumption for health and environmental concerns. We will want more locally produced ingredients due to interest in climate change. There is actually a new word for this - glocal. Think global and eat local!

Plant based pasta made from chickpeas, cauliflower and zucchini are already popular but new ones made from hearts of palm and green

bananas are coming. And of course there is spaghetti squash which is the true vegetable pasta. Plant based meats have been available for quite some time but expect to see more plant based chicken and cheese. Interestingly, mushrooms are of particular interest as they are actually a super-food and contain so many necessary nutrients such as vitamins B and D, potassium, and antioxidants that can reduce signs of aging. With over 400 species, there is always a new one to try and the latest trend is toward oyster and trumpet mushrooms. What makes mushrooms such a versatile substitute is they are naturally chewy, crisp up when cooked, and absorb a variety of sauces. Don’t forget the portobello, which is a great meat replacement or even king oyster mushrooms as a replacement for scallops.

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