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Wonder Gardens offering Teen Wonder Guides program
The Wonder Gardens is offering a new session in spring for its Teen Wonder Guide program for youth ages 14 through 17. Held on Saturdays March 2 – April 27, the program offers exclusive educational experiences for teens who are independently motivated, enthusiastic, responsible, courteous, and passionate about wildlife and conservation. Teens in the program will work with guests of […] The post Wonder Gardens offering Teen Wonder Guides program first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
In times of need, local veterans need your support
Every January, members of the Hunger & Homeless Coalitions of Collier and Lee fan out across the two counties to estimate the size and make-up of our local homeless population. As the annual count in Immokalee, Fort Myers and Naples resumes, those of us on the frontlines of the battle expect a troubling trend to only increase: the rising number […] The post In times of need, local veterans need your support first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Romancing the jock
“You gotta be a football hero “To get along with the beautiful girls.” — Al Sherman, et al, circa 1933 Everybody loves a love story, particularly if it’s an improbable one. Here’s one that’s too delicious to pass up. You’ve got tight end Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs (that’s a pro football team for you hermits out there) […] The post Romancing the jock first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Water beings
The first thing to remember about water is that it defies simple explanation — especially for those of us who hail from places like Kentucky and California. Or St. Louis, Milwaukee, Boston, the coastal Portlands, Golden and Tampa, along with thousands of other American towns. Or Canada, Mexico and all the European countries. It isn’t just water, in these places […] The post Water beings first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
For the love of flight
Soren Skold is only 9 years old, but he already knows he wants to soar in the skies. He’s one of the youngest participants in the Young Eagles program. “I like flying,” he said. “It is faster than cars, and you get to go in the air. I want to fly a private plane or maybe I want to fly […] The post For the love of flight first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
WATER WARS
People who look out for Florida’s single most essential treasure — not the sunshine, but our water — didn’t traditionally have to be masters of the good simile or navigators of the body politic. But that’s changed. “It’s like trying to take the cream out of the coffee. It’s a lot less expensive not to add the cream in the […] The post WATER WARS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
SWFL free program pairs teens, driving experts to learn road rules
Teenage drivers have a unique opportunity to learn how to stay safe behind the wheel. A free class will pair professional drivers with teens as they learn defensive techniques at a course set up at The Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs. Looking to save lives and make Florida roadways safer, the free national teen pro-active driving school […] The post SWFL free program pairs teens, driving experts to learn road rules first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Wonder Gardens announces Weekend of Wonder in February
EDITOR’S NOTE: After press time it was announce that event has been postponed. The Wonder Gardens looks forward to announcing a new date for the event soon and welcoming the community to celebrate the future of the Wonder Gardens. Wonder Gardens planners have re-envisioned the attraction’s annual fundraising event. Enchanted, renamed Weekend of Wonder, now offers two events, both with the […] The post Wonder Gardens announces Weekend of Wonder in February first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Birding, environmental authors headline ‘Ding’ Darling 2024 free lecture series
Birds, wildlife hurricane survival, electronic screens, toxic waste, and trash: What do they all have in common? They are the topics of six speakers who fill the free “Ding” Darling Lecture Series schedule this season for the 19th year at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, returning to the refuge for the first time since 2020. […] The post Birding, environmental authors headline ‘Ding’ Darling 2024 free lecture series first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
New expansion club bringing professional soccer franchise to Naples
Professional soccer is coming soon to the Paradise Coast. The United Soccer League (USL) announced it has awarded a USL League One franchise to Naples. USL Naples will begin play in 2025, led by a world-class ownership group with decades of experience in the global sports industry and investments in North American and European sports leagues. The team will call […] The post New expansion club bringing professional soccer franchise to Naples first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS BRIEFS
Bonita Springs YMCA to host annual Why Cook fundraiser The Bonita Springs YMCA is hosting the exclusive Why Cook fundraiser dinner. Why Cook is an interactive dinner taking place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at the Bonita Springs YMCA, 27200 Kent Rd, Bonita Springs. This year’s theme is “Around the World” as guests will travel to Thailand, […] The post NEWS BRIEFS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
‘Reel in the Sunshine’ fishing expo coming to Bonita Springs
Sunshine Ace Hardware has announced its eighth annual Reel in the Sunshine fishing expo, a free family friendly event being held Feb. 10 in Bonita Springs, will highlight the growing popularity of recreational fishing in Southwest Florida. Reel in the Sunshine features vendor led demonstrations, product giveaways and exclusive discounts on a wide range of fishing and lifestyle gear, including […] The post ‘Reel in the Sunshine’ fishing expo coming to Bonita Springs first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
COVID and a misfire from Tallahassee
COVID is back with a vengeance and so are a basketful of other viruses as we head into 2024. It’s a tough way to start the New Year. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate this surge is the second biggest wave in U.S. history — after the omicron spike from late 2021 to early 2022. Florida […] The post COVID and a misfire from Tallahassee first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Making biscuits
On the morning my son made biscuits from scratch, first freezing butter the night before to grate into self-rising flour and buttermilk in the one-for-all and all-for-one family mixing bowl home to cooking from Asia, India, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, the Americas, the American South, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and the farming and cattle-ranching cultures of Kansas and […] The post Making biscuits first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
World-class pickleball
We’re hearing the distinctive thud of paddles meeting plastic balls more than ever these days. USA Pickleball reports that 1,500-plus new pickleball locations were added to their database in 2022 and the total number of players has grown an average of 11.5% annually in the last five years. Our area is a major contributor to this trend, and while the […] The post World-class pickleball first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
TOP WRITERS COMPETE
If you show them the photos, they will write. That simple principle started the Florida Weekly Writing Challenge back in 2010. And it recently carried the popular contest through its 13th year. If you are unfamiliar with our Writing Challenge, here are the basics about how it worked in 2023: Every two weeks this fall, the paper published three photos […] The post TOP WRITERS COMPETE first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Refuge hosts free Wellness in Nature at ‘Ding’ for 2024
Wellness in Nature at “Ding” centers at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island commences Jan. 18 through 21, for a four-day weekend focusing on the get-outdoors nature cure. It also reaches out into the greater community with activities at Lakes Park and Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. The event kicks off on Thursday, Jan. […] The post Refuge hosts free Wellness in Nature at ‘Ding’ for 2024 first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Get the most out of your senior living tour
Making an informed decision is the best practice for many journeys in life. When touring a community, no exceptions should be made when it comes to asking all the right questions. It’s important to have all possible answers as you prepare to make the transition into senior living and to learn as much as possible about your potential future home. […] The post Get the most out of your senior living tour first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS BRIEFS
Public invited to FGCU President ceremony Florida Gulf Coast University invites the public to attend the Friday, Jan. 12 installation of President Aysegul Timur, Ph.D. The time-honored academic ceremony will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at Alico Arena, and an outdoor lunch will follow on the FGCU Soccer Field. Similar to a university commencement, the installation is a […] The post NEWS BRIEFS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Imagine Solutions seminar to help unravel the complexities of China’s initiatives
Are you familiar with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)? You should be, as it holds a central position in China’s foreign policy and was formally incorporated into the CCP’s constitution in 2017 during its 19th Congress. China’s BRI is an elaborate effort to dramatically upgrade the infrastructure serving three fourths of the world’s population, increasing their mutual economic dependence […] The post Imagine Solutions seminar to help unravel the complexities of China’s initiatives first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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