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FEMA delivers late blow to Lee County residents impacted by Hurricane Ian
Without any prior notice, FEMA verbally informed Lee County and some of its municipalities late Thursday, March 28, that it was altering discounts on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) premiums that allow residents to save up to 25%, delivering a blow to the community as it continues to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ian. FEMA has provided no written […] The post FEMA delivers late blow to Lee County residents impacted by Hurricane Ian first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Chefs fire up the competition
Get ready for an “egg-cellent” day to BBQ. The Sunshine Ace Hardware Big Green EGGfest will fire up Bonita Springs as barbecue-lovers and grill gurus collide with the help of Big Green Egg grills. “There is no better way to serve the community than to serve them great food, while raising money for local charities,” said Scott Hamblen, the event […] The post Chefs fire up the competition first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
A modest victory for modest development
Now that the dust has settled, it might be a good time to take stock of what happened in the Naples elections last month. The outcome could be titled “Every Vote Counts” or “Divide and Conquer.” As most know by now, the initial tally in the barnburner mayoral race had incumbent Teresa Heitmann beating Gary Price by 12 votes. Heitmann […] The post A modest victory for modest development first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Test them
In the long history of a republic growing into its own clothes — growing into its constitutional devotion to free speech and religious liberty, into its celebration of individual lives and equal rights for those of any race, sex, religion, ability or upbringing — we’ve never proposed basic standards for our leaders in this endeavor. Why not? We have standards […] The post Test them first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
MAJOR REAL ESTATE SHAKEUP
For people aiming to buy or sell a home beginning in the third quarter of this year or after, the old way of doing things will likely have changed. As it usually has stood, a home seller pays a 6% commission on the sales price of the home to an agent, who splits it with the buyer’s agent. But beginning […] The post MAJOR REAL ESTATE SHAKEUP first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Rainfall and water level update from Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary plays a central and critical role in the network of conservation lands within the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) and the Western Everglades. The primary goal of its research program is to collect and provide ecological data to land managers, its policy team, and decision makers to drive the conservation and restoration of our Western Everglades […] The post Rainfall and water level update from Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Lee Health welcomes 21 new resident physicians
This summer, new doctors will begin their residency training at Lee Health through one of two Florida State University College of Medicine residency programs. Twelve of the physicians will work in internal medicine and nine will work in family medicine. After graduating with an M.D. or D.O degree, physicians are required to complete residency training in their chosen specialty to […] The post Lee Health welcomes 21 new resident physicians first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Recognizing and celebrating our doctors
National Doctors’ Day, which is observed each year on March 30, is a time to recognize the contributions of physicians to people’s lives and well-being and to the communities they serve. The first Doctors’ Day was observed on March 30, 1933, in Georgia and commemorated the first use of anesthesia, which had been done nearly 90 years prior. In 1990, […] The post Recognizing and celebrating our doctors first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
DeSantis signs major health care package
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday, March 21, signed a package of bills that supporters say will help improve access to health care, boost the number of doctors in Florida and address issues such as mental-health treatment. “What they (state leaders) are tackling right now are some of the biggest challenges that we face in the Sunshine State, and […] The post DeSantis signs major health care package first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Vote for the Best!
You’ve submitted the shots, now it’s time to pick the best photos. Vote for your favorite pictures and see them in print in Florida Weekly’s The Flamingos BEST of 2024 publication. Head to Florida Weekly’s Facebook page and tell us what you think. Voting runs through April 5. You choose the best in each category. Those categories include: Only in […] The post Vote for the Best! first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Engage Estero to host free public forum on traffic
Engage Estero, an all-volunteer, nonpolitical, nonprofit Community Engagement Association, is presenting a free public forum to discuss traffic congestion, identify problems, and share potential solutions to employ individually, as a Village, or as a County. Population growth is putting pressure on roads and current residents. The free forum will be held on Tuesday, April 16, from 6 -8:30 p.m. in […] The post Engage Estero to host free public forum on traffic first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS BRIEFS
Lee Clerk’s Operation Green Light kicks off April 8 Anyone with a suspended license or overdue traffic tickets may be eligible to get back on the road through the Lee County Clerk’s annual Operation Green Light. During the event, those with cases in collections will be allowed to pay their court fees and fines without getting charged the 25% collection […] The post NEWS BRIEFS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Global warming gets cool response
It was a telling juxtaposition. One headline read, “Global Warming Anew,” while others in the same newspaper read, “Brutally Cold Temps Roar Across U.S.” and “Blizzards Rip California.” Ever wonder why climate change lacks credibility? But headlines aside, the climate is changing, and we’re continually urged to empty our billfolds to stop the warming. How’s that going? Are we spending […] The post Global warming gets cool response first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The write-in candidate
As New Year’s Day arrived this year, the population of the United States had jumped by almost 1.76 million in just 12 months, giving us — get ready for this number — 335,893,238 Americans, according to the United States Census Bureau. Which is embarrassing. If we’d tried a little harder, we could have pushed the final numbers up to a […] The post The write-in candidate first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Solar eclipse to put on a celestial show
In the middle of the day on April 8, parts of the United States will plunge in total darkness. A total solar eclipse will move across 14 states. While Florida won’t be in the most spectacular path, part of the moon’s shadow will cover the sun. That means Floridians can participate in some of the spectacle, but still need to […] The post Solar eclipse to put on a celestial show first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
BOWLING CHANGES LANES
Bowland Beacon in Collier County is about to strike out. The last balls will roll down the alley on Aug. 17. The facility — which opened in 1958 — has been sold to Waterside Hotel Dev LLC for $8 million. For bowling enthusiasts, the demise of traditional bowling alleys, and the rise of bowling entertainment centers, is part of a […] The post BOWLING CHANGES LANES first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Colon cancer
Colon cancer, a type of colorectal cancer, accounts for 10% of all cancer cases. In the United States, it is the third most common cancer in both men and women. Data published in a cancer statistics journal and shared in a recent report released by the American Cancer Society shows that the proportion of colorectal cancer cases among adults younger […] The post Colon cancer first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Pollen season
Achoo! It’s pollen season. You might sneeze, and you might have to wash your vehicle to remove the green, dust-like coating that comes from plants. We asked Lynn Barber, the Florida Friendly Landscaping agent at UF/ IFAS Extension Hillsborough County and Alyssa Vinson, the horticulture agent for UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County to tell us the most common questions they get […] The post Pollen season first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Pets of the WEEK
These pets are available for adoption from Gulf Coast Humane Society. 2010 Arcadia St., Fort Myers; 239-332-0364; www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org. *** These pets are available for adoption from the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. Shelter hours vary. 325 SW 2nd Ave., Cape Coral; 239-573-2002; www.capecoralanimalshelter.com. ¦ The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Tips for successful overseas travel with pets
Whether you’re moving to a new country or simply visiting for a few weeks or months, taking a pet along requires planning and patience. Quarantine is rarely required, not even in the United Kingdom, but mandatory vaccinations, parasite treatment and paperwork are musts. It’s also important to be aware of travel requirements to certain countries. For instance, animals can’t travel […] The post Tips for successful overseas travel with pets first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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