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Bonita Holiday Fair to return as Bonita Springs Fair in February
The Bonita Springs Fair will take place Feb. 9-18, on the grounds of the Bonita Springs Poker Room (formerly the Naples-Ft. Myers Greyhound Track) 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 […] The post Bonita Holiday Fair to return as Bonita Springs Fair in February first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Words matter
Words do matter, and as we trudge into 2024 we’ll be seeing several used over and over again with all kinds of different meanings applied. Here are some that seem to pop up everywhere. ¦ Context is a favorite. We are increasingly told there are no rights or wrongs. There are no absolutes. Everything depends on “context.” Presidents of three […] The post Words matter first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
DeSantis’ State of the State message: ‘Stay the course’
TALLAHASSEE — With his presidential campaign in the background, Gov. Ron DeSantis used his annual State of the State address Tuesday to tout Florida’s accomplishments — while offering few new details of priorities for the 2024 legislative session. DeSantis’ speech in the state House chamber formally launched the 60-day session and came six days before the crucial Iowa caucuses in […] The post DeSantis’ State of the State message: ‘Stay the course’ first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Going to the dogs
Some people think of politicians as no better than dogs. But not people who own dogs. They generally recognize that dogs are an advanced species and should never be compared to politicians, anymore than dolphins should be compared to catfish or lions to house cats. More than other creatures, dogs can humanize people, even civilize them, requiring their owners to […] The post Going to the dogs first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Ospreys overcome devastation
They (usually the males) fly right above the water and then pluck a fish with their sharp talons and sometimes plunge in for the same purpose. They carry their catch (nose first for better aerodynamics) back to their nest, sporting a wingspan often approaching 6 feet. Mom then flakes off the scales before feeding the brood. And they are fearless […] The post Ospreys overcome devastation first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
COOL SCHOOLS
The latest and greatest has been put into the area’s newest schools. From a campus-like design, to partnerships with a top university, to technology for the future, these schools are embracing elements from teacher and student wish lists. Aubrey Rogers High School in Collier County is the newest school, opening just this school year. It was designed more like a […] The post COOL SCHOOLS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Family sheds light on Alzheimer’s awareness at The Preserve
Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 6.7 million older Americans. At The Preserve, a senior living community in Fort Myers, nearly 20 residents have a form of dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Ralph Marshall, a resident of The Preserve, and his wife, Maggie Marshall, took the time to share their story to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and its nonlinear path. Ralph, a native […] The post Family sheds light on Alzheimer’s awareness at The Preserve first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
New year, new rules for snook fishing
A heads up for Florida anglers: New regulations for snook take place this year for snook in state and federal waters. Beginning Jan. 1, these regulation changes will: ¦ Establish nine snook management regions. ¦ Establish closed seasons as well as bag and slot limits for each management region, which are detailed below. ¦ The new regions are part of […] The post New year, new rules for snook fishing first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Why water quality — and collaboration — matters
Fifty years after Ohio’s Cuyahoga River burst into flames after sparks from a passing train ignited the oil slick that covered it, the stream is now a community treasure. The 90-mile stream that bisects the City of Cleveland and feeds into Lake Erie went from being the butt of jokes to a source of pride and economic growth. It’s harder […] The post Why water quality — and collaboration — matters first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
National Amputee Baseball Team subjects of documentary filming in Fort Myers
The Louisville Slugger Warriors National Amputee Baseball Team is coming to Ft. Myers to commence filming their national documentary, “Curveballs… Secrets to the Game of Life,” on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 5 and 6, at the FGCU Swanson Baseball Stadium. The documentary is directed and produced by 9-time Emmy award-winner and Fort Myers resident, John Biffar of Dreamtime Entertainment Digital. […] The post National Amputee Baseball Team subjects of documentary filming in Fort Myers first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
‘No spend January’: A challenge to save money
Have you heard of “No Spend January?” It’s simply a challenge where you only spend money on essentials, such as housing, groceries, car payments and so on. The nonessentials, such as getting your nails done, ordering a latte and going out to eat are all things you would skip. After all the consumerism in December, “No Spend January” is a […] The post ‘No spend January’: A challenge to save money first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Lee County Domestic Animal Services to hold vaccine clinics
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host vaccine clinics throughout Lee County in the coming months. Residents will be able to have their dogs vaccinated for rabies and distemper/parvo (DA2PPV). Cats can be vaccinated for rabies and feline panleukopenia (FVRCP). Microchipping also will be available. The clinics: ¦ Jan. 11 – North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 Recreation Way ¦ […] The post Lee County Domestic Animal Services to hold vaccine clinics first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Coming down the pike in 2024
What’s on tap for the New Year? Plenty. Elections galore. Changes everywhere. Losses, gains, international chaos and, as the commercials say, “so much more.” A recent survey lists the top three concerns for Collier County as affordable housing, managing growth and preserving the environment. A statewide poll says the economy is what Floridians worry most about, specifically soaring prices and […] The post Coming down the pike in 2024 first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The stars
I now own a telescope so potent you can see a pimple on the nose of the man-in-the-moon. It’s a gift from my youngest son, Nash. People usually point telescopes at the night sky. Then they offer a few breathtaking exclamations and even quantify an object by distance, size and age. After that, they tend to leave it be. Unlike […] The post The stars first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Capiga named managing editor
Fort Myers Florida Weekly Editor Molly Capiga has been named managing editor, overseeing the company’s nine newspapers throughout the state. Capiga, who was a producer at WINK-TV for 15 years, joined the newspaper in September. Managing Editor Betty Wells, whose tenure at Florida Weekly began in 2010 when she launched the company’s Palm Beach edition, retired Dec. 29. In addition […] The post Capiga named managing editor first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
ROAD RAGE
They punch. They kick. They pull hair. Sometimes they spit. It sounds like tactics combatants would use in the ring when squaring off in a no-holds barred World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) bout. But these are everyday people — maybe someone who lives in your own neighborhood — who have been caught up in an episode of road rage. Even worse, […] The post ROAD RAGE first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Famous Florida panthers featured on new plate
A new Protect the Panther license plate is now available. The new design features a striking photograph taken by Carlton Ward in 2018 of the first female panther documented north of the Caloosahatchee since 1973, along with her kitten. The new license plate can be purchased at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or by checking with […] The post Famous Florida panthers featured on new plate first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
New requirements in effect for recording property deeds
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, there will be new requirements when recording property deeds. This statewide change is a result of HB 1419, which Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes and state lawmakers initiated to make it harder to file fraudulent deeds. Currently, deeds require two witness signatures to be recorded, with the name of each witness to be legibly printed, typewritten, […] The post New requirements in effect for recording property deeds first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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