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Wonder Gardens has live webcam available
Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau has installed a live webcam in Bonita Springs in partnership with Wonder Gardens zoological park and botanical garden. Viewers can see recorded sunrises, as well as live views of the Brick Walking Path, the Gravel Path and the Green House Aviaries at Wonder Gardens, and Imperial River Kayaks, Riverfront Lawn and Riverfront Path taken […] The post Wonder Gardens has live webcam available first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS BRIEFS
The City of Bonita Springs Citywide Cleanup is Feb. 24 The City of Bonita Springs will be hosting the annual Citywide Cleanup on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. The city asks volunteers who are participating in the cleanup to meet at the Banyan Tree Lot across from Riverside Park, 10520 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs) to register/check-in and […] The post NEWS BRIEFS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
What are the odds?
With gambling at an all-time high around the country, this is a good time to check the odds on some things we’ll be facing in 2024. (The odds are mine. Mea culpa.) 2 to 1 it won’t be Biden vs Trump in November. With a nod to Maxwell Anderson’s lyrics, “It’s a long, long while from February to November.” Lot’s […] The post What are the odds? first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
American animals
We have, or have had, ducks that sit on dogs. We’ve had chickens that play with ducks and cats. We’ve had cats that ride on horses, sleep with dogs and lie still while ducks and chickens peck and scratch in the dirt around them. We have goats that live with ducks, and another goat that thinks he’s a horse. If […] The post American animals first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Edison Festival of Light
Dancing light bulbs will illuminate Fort Myers’ streets for the 86th annual Edison Festival of Light. The grand parade is happening from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 17. American businessman and inventor Thomas Alva Edison changed the world with his discoveries in electricity, telegraphs and motion pictures. In 1885, Edison built his winter estate in Fort Myers on […] The post Edison Festival of Light first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
HOG WILD
Move over, Burmese pythons. The dubious honor of most invasive wildlife species in Florida might belong to a porcine competitor. They have bristly hair … sharp, white tusks … may grow to 5 or 6 feet in length and weigh more than 250 pounds. The post HOG WILD first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Giving the gift of health
There are people, such as doctors and nurses, who devote their entire lives to protecting our community’s health and wellbeing. But did you know, anyone can give the gift of health? Charitable donations made to Lee Health help provide good health to thousands of Southwest Florida residents, including tiny babies, people coping with Alzheimer’s disease, cancer patients, those with life-threatening […] The post Giving the gift of health first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
DLC launches Hope for Collier: Building Stronger Minds Together Initiative
From its inception in 1968, David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) has been providing life-changing and life-saving programs and services for adults and children with mental health and substance use challenges in Collier County. DLC, along with its supporters, has for the last 55 years risen to changing and growing community needs by expanding services for Collier’s most vulnerable […] The post DLC launches Hope for Collier: Building Stronger Minds Together Initiative first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
World’s hottest AI artist set for spotlight at upcoming Imagine Solutions Conference
Refik Anadol, globally renowned AI media artist, director, and trailblazer in machine intelligence, opened the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland recently on Jan. 16, with his spellbinding presentation. On March 4, Anadol will take the stage at the Imagine Solutions Conference (ISC), right here in Southwest Florida. Refik Anadol is known around the world for his installations blending art […] The post World’s hottest AI artist set for spotlight at upcoming Imagine Solutions Conference first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The Bonita Springs Fair is back, Feb. 9-18
The Bonita Springs fair returns Feb. 9-18 at the former Ft. Myers Greyhound Track grounds at 10601 Bonita Beach Road. Beginning Friday, Feb. 9, hours will be Fridays: 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturdays: 3 to 11 p.m.; and Sundays: 3 to 10 p.m. Midweek; Monday through Thursday will be 5 to 10 p.m. “We’re so excited to bring this family […] The post The Bonita Springs Fair is back, Feb. 9-18 first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Adopt at Domestic Animal Services
Lee County Domestic Animal Services knows you can adopt true love with cats and dogs ready for you to take home. From Feb. 1-29, all adoptions will cost $14 with an approved application. The reduced adoption fee includes sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations, county license, microchip ID, de-worming, flea treatment, a heartworm test for dogs, feline AIDS, and leukemia test for cats, […] The post Adopt at Domestic Animal Services first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
FSW hosting its Career Connection Lecture Series
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Division of Workforce Education continues its Career Connection Lecture Series, a thought-provoking lineup of speakers designed to connect the community to employers and opportunities. The Lecture Series aims to foster knowledge exchange and community engagement, bringing together experts from diverse fields to share their expertise. ¦ Tuesday, Feb. 6, 12 p.m. Healing Horizon: Exploring Careers […] The post FSW hosting its Career Connection Lecture Series first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Overdose redux
To the dismay of many of us, use of so-called recreational drugs is proliferating — both the party stuff our neighbors use in their back yards and the heavy drugs favored by addicts. We’re talking about all types of narcotics, from the relatively benign to killer opioids like fentanyl that continues to pour in unchecked at our southern border. President […] The post Overdose redux first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Recent letters
Florida Weekly invites letters from readers, including criticism and praise. Here, we share recent correspondence. From Annie Palmaer, Jupiter: Dear Mr. Williams, Just came upon your thoughtful, Downto Earth column (“Making biscuits,” fortmyers.floridaweekly.com/articles/making-biscuits/) after a doomsday, woe is the future, conversation with my friend. Indeed, you nailed it! It is the small, loving gestures and activities that will, hopefully, perhaps, […] The post Recent letters first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Tracking turtle travels
If you spend any time on Sanibel or Captiva’s beaches during May-October, you’ll likely never question where the sea turtles are. Wooden stakes and yellow flagging tape mark off hundreds of sea turtle nests, and there’s usually sets of tracks still visible in the sand from a turtle’s appearance on a previous night. Florida’s sea turtle nesting season spans May […] The post Tracking turtle travels first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Helping to SAVE the HIVES
Love ’em or hate ’em, fancy ’em or fear ’em — bees might not be friendly, but they definitely are our friends. We might not like to admit it, but the human population depends on the bee population more than most people realize. Pundits have been prophesying about the near-apocalyptic damage to our food supply should bees disappear from our […] The post Helping to SAVE the HIVES first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Find the right place for the best care
Each year, as Southwest Florida experiences a significant surge in people, highly contagious viruses (flu, RSV and COVID-19) are circulating, too. This combination of spreading illnesses and an influx of people in our community leads to our hospitals seeing more patients, resulting in longer than normal wait times. The emergency department is not always the most appropriate venue for care, […] The post Find the right place for the best care first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
A friendly and furry face greets patients at Gulf Coast Medical Center
Lee Health is welcoming its newest team member, Fitzgerald III. Fitzgerald is Gulf Coast Medical Center’s first therapy dog. The recently turned 2-year-old Labrador retriever was trained and provided free of charge by the Southeast Region of Canine Companions in Orlando. Right now, Fitzgerald III is focused on occupational and physical therapy patients. He also offers comfort to patients preparing […] The post A friendly and furry face greets patients at Gulf Coast Medical Center first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Saltwater intrusion, an emerging water quality issue below our feet
The beautiful beaches, warm weather and abundant recreational opportunities bring new residents and millions of tourists to Southwest Florida annually. However, saltwater intrusion is a hidden threat to this idyllic landscape and culture. Saltwater intrusion is associated with increased demand for groundwater consumption and rising sea levels, resulting in limited drinking water supplies. Due to Florida’s distinct underground karst topography […] The post Saltwater intrusion, an emerging water quality issue below our feet first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Celebrate World Wetlands Day at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Seventy years ago, brave voices in the Southwest Florida community spoke up to protect ancient trees from the threat of the axe and saw. Thanks to their efforts, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary now protects 13,000-plus acres in Southwest Florida as a haven for plants, animals, and people. Audubon invites the community to a celebration of 70 years of wetland conservation on […] The post Celebrate World Wetlands Day at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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