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Harry Chapin Food Bank works to end hunger this holiday season
Harry Chapin Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in Southwest Florida, is asking Southwest Floridians to do their part to ensure no person goes hungry this holiday season. Food insecurity, defined as the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle, is a foremost concern in Southwest Florida. Feeding America estimates more than 135,250 people […] The post Harry Chapin Food Bank works to end hunger this holiday season first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS OF THE WEIRD
Oops! Matt Hightower of Overland Park, Kansas, was home alone with his three kids in mid-December 2020 when he switched on the oven in preparation for making dinner. Inside, unfortunately, were the family’s three Elves on the Shelf, who had been put there the night before to “warm up” after a day of being held captive in the refrigerator by […] The post NEWS OF THE WEIRD first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
2023 in the rearview mirror
By every measure, 2023 was a difficult year. From political upheavals to brutal wars to a shaky economy, it’s been a struggle. But there have been some good things as well. Here’s one observer’s tally of the bad and the good. Bad – Worst on most people’s list was the collapse in buying power, triggered by inflation and soaring debt […] The post 2023 in the rearview mirror first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Utility bills expected to dip in 2024
TALLAHASSEE — After high natural gas costs helped push up electric bills over the past year, many Florida utility customers could get some relief in 2024. The three major private electric utilities — Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. — plan to lower customer bills, with the biggest changes coming at Tampa Electric and Duke. […] The post Utility bills expected to dip in 2024 first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Looking forward in the rear-view mirror
On the morning this paper appears in print and online, the following things will occur in my life. For one, my all-time favorite editor, Betty Wells — prickly, tough, smart, honest, a word celebrant, a fact lover, a fiercely loyal friend — will be gone from journalism, where she spent the last 50 years, except for the 10 when “I […] The post Looking forward in the rear-view mirror first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The welcome mat is out
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor cut the opening ribbon on Friday, Dec. 15, welcoming both traveling guests and neighborhood residents to enjoy the more than 22 waterfront acres of entertainment and relaxation. “It feels like a dream to be here today and makes me a little emotional walking through this resort,” said Micah Richins, president and operating officer of Sunseeker Resort. […] The post The welcome mat is out first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Season of GIVING
When data analysts came out recently with a study that showed Florida ranked at 34 for “Most Charitable States” (Utah, Wyoming and Minnesota were the top three), the information also included this statistic: Florida ranked 13 for “Charitable Giving,” but only 41 for “Volunteering & Service.” In the holiday season, personal and corporate generosity is the cultural gold-standard. Gifts of […] The post Season of GIVING first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Wildlife films to premiere at Rookery Bay’s Festival of Birds
Registration is now open for Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s 20th annual Festival of Birds, which this year adds a fourday Wildlife Conservation Film Festival. The festival runs Jan. 12 to 21 and features almost two dozen eco-tour field trips for birding walks, bike rides, a swamp walk, a swamp buggy tour, and boat cruises at sunrise and sunset to watch […] The post Wildlife films to premiere at Rookery Bay’s Festival of Birds first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS OF THE WEIRD
Creme de la Weird The Kyiv Post reported on Dec. 13 that Russia’s security service, the FSB, has released its 2024 propaganda fundraising calendar, and it’s a doozy! The front cover features “art” of an improbably ripped Vladimir Putin giving his best sultry stare while leaning on a big, black compensator vehicle. Meanwhile, the apocalyptic November image depicts an FSB […] The post NEWS OF THE WEIRD first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Pets of the WEEK
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. *** These pets are available for adoption from Gulf Coast Humane Society. The shelter has a Senior Adoption Special during December. All adoption fees are paid for senior cats and dogs 8 years old or older. 2010 […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
A few actions can improve our animals’ lives
Is improving the well-being of your animals — and animals in general — on your list of New Year’s resolutions? We hope so. Working to make the world better not only for pets, but also for animals in need, is the best resolution we can think of. The idea of making life better for animals can seem overwhelming, especially when […] The post A few actions can improve our animals’ lives first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Florida snow — delightful lawn ornament or frightful pest?
Those little white flowers that cover lawns maybe the closest thing Southwest Florida gets to “snow” cover. Are they weeds or a plant to cherish this time of year? When it comes to lawn groundcover plants, Florida Snow, scientifically known as Richardia grandiflora, is controversial. With its unique characteristics, this nonnative species has garnered both praise and criticism from gardeners […] The post Florida snow — delightful lawn ornament or frightful pest? first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Christmas around the world
Our biggest and by far most elaborate holiday is a religious affair that gets lost every year in a secular whirl. We celebrate the birth of Christ, but we spend most of our time eating, partying and exchanging gifts. And that’s okay. Nothing wrong with a little earthly pleasure. After all, people look at Christmas in different ways. When I […] The post Christmas around the world first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Bonita Springs YMCA unveils newly renovated pickleball courts
The Bonita Springs YMCA announced the official reopening of its pickleball courts this week following a comprehensive renovation and resurfacing project. The upgraded facilities are set to provide an enhanced experience for players of all skill levels, fostering community engagement and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. The renovation initiative was undertaken as part of the YMCA’s ongoing commitment to creating […] The post Bonita Springs YMCA unveils newly renovated pickleball courts first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Crossing the other Delaware: A personal view of Christmas
In the American cultural vernacular, which may prove as confusing to you as it frequently does to me, the first Christmas did not occur 2,023 years ago. Instead, the first Christmas took place exactly 247 years ago on a frigid night a few miles north of Philadelphia. In this whimsical, transformative nation, holidays that began as one thing inevitably become […] The post Crossing the other Delaware: A personal view of Christmas first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Students cheer their teachers
Ahh, late Friday afternoons. Anticipation builds for meeting friends a little later for dinner and socializing. For many club recreational tennis players during season, the group fun already starts at 4 p.m. as they gather at different sites to cheer on their pros and see them practice what they preach. For general tennis fans, it’s a smorgasbord, going from court […] The post Students cheer their teachers first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Pilots WANTED
Future pilots are flying in from around the country and even the world to train in Florida. They are lured by great weather that gives them more time in the sky, by a plethora of local flying schools that entice them with newer planes, enhanced programs and top instructors, and by a career that is offering high salaries and signing […] The post Pilots WANTED first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Lee County: 30 years of business excellence – and counting
It has been just over 30 years since the Horizon Council was formed in Lee County and much has changed with the business landscape in our region. Areas that were once dormant and underdeveloped are now home to numerous industries including Department of Defense contractors, apparel companies, cosmetics and beauty companies, technology and data management corporations and advanced manufacturing. Our […] The post Lee County: 30 years of business excellence – and counting first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Migrating Red Knot recorded by Motus station at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Did you know? More than half of North America’s birds fly to Florida, the Caribbean, or Latin America to spend the winter, including orioles, hummingbirds, ducks, shorebirds, hawks, and more. For centuries, questions about how birds accomplish their amazing journeys, including flight path, length of stay, where they stop along the way, and if they migrate back to the same […] The post Migrating Red Knot recorded by Motus station at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Lee County operations make adjustments for upcoming holidays
Lee County operations will make scheduling adjustments later this month due to both the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are county holidays and, because they fall on the weekend, will be observed on Fridays. Specifically: • For Christmas weekend, most Lee County administrative offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 22, and Monday, […] The post Lee County operations make adjustments for upcoming holidays first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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