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Life sometimes finds a way
One recent August day, a wandering ecologist named John Cassani found himself bumping up onto Mound Key Archaeological State Park in the middle of the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. There, the Calusa Native Americans once discarded their seashells in vast quantities, with intent. On what they’d eaten and pitched, they built the command center of a sprawling kingdom, a culture […] The post Life sometimes finds a way first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Florida In The Lead
If the media, in general, is held in some suspicion these days for delivering information that falls short of accuracy or fact, Florida Weekly remains a strong exception. So, we feel confident in declaring this fact, one both undeniable and indisputable, in our view: Florida is number one! While that’s true, it’s also true that there are many ways to […] The post Florida In The Lead first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Rethinking employment
If a ban on non-compete clauses in contracts is allowed to go into effect, a big change is on the horizon for both employees and employers. The ban could upend how a wide range of Southwest Florida businesses hire and retain employees. The Federal Trade Commission approved the rule banning non-competes in April. The rule is scheduled to go into […] The post Rethinking employment first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Now Hiring
Dianna Corujo went from volunteer to employee at Beverly’s Angels, thanks to CareerSource Southwest Florida. Corujo, who had been working as a bookkeeper, was between jobs around the holidays and wanted to keep busy. She reached out to Beverly’s Angels, which donates pajamas, underwear and socks to people in need. After three months, the growing nonprofit organization saw her potential. […] The post Now Hiring first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Tackling sensitive subjects
“Spring Awakening” at the Arts Bonita Actors Theatre poignantly tackles difficult and timeless themes with sensitivity and showcases a masterful collaboration of creative vision, direction and talented local actors. When a show begins with a warning advising audience members that “this play contains explicit language, moments of violence, sexual assault, simulated sex, suicide, child abuse, bullying, teen pregnancy and death,” […] The post Tackling sensitive subjects first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Guest commentary: It’s summertime, so why isn’t the living easier?
When temperatures rise in the summer, so can anxiety and stress. Juggling jobs, bored children and often hard-to-find, expensive childcare can impact summer sun and fun. For many, it becomes difficult to view summer through rose-colored glasses. Why is summer so stressful, and what can be done to reduce negative impacts? While students often love to be out of school, […] The post Guest commentary: It’s summertime, so why isn’t the living easier? first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Jorge Celedón to serenade fans with Vallenato classics
The Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is hosting the internationally celebrated Vallenato sensation, Jorge Celedón. Scheduled for Friday, July 12, the Colombian artist will set the stage alight with his popular hits starting at 9 p.m., opening doors to fans an hour earlier. Celedón, a name synonymous with Latin Grammy accolades, is not merely a musical act but a phenomenon that […] The post Jorge Celedón to serenade fans with Vallenato classics first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
On The Move
CMO retires from Lake Michigan Credit Union, successor named Lake Michigan Credit Union announced the retirement of Don Bratt, chief marketing officer and senior vice president, following almost 14 years of service that contributed to its growth and success. Bratt joined LMCU in October 2010, coming from Chemical Bank (now part of Huntington Bank). Known for his dedication and positive […] The post On The Move first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
News Briefs
Eight FSW students earn CSC Academic All-District honors Following an outstanding year both in the classroom and in competition, eight Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers have earned CSC Academic All-District honors for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Bucs eight student-athletes honored were the only junior college student-athletes in the state of Florida to earn the honors. The Academic All-District Teams, selected […] The post News Briefs first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Wetlands fight to continue for months
TALLAHASSEE — While Florida has sought to speed up the case, an appeals-court battle about permitting authority for projects that affect wetlands likely will not be resolved until late this year — at the soonest. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued an order that gave a schedule for the state, the federal government and […] The post Wetlands fight to continue for months first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
You’re a Grand Old Flag
July 4th is here and it’s time to be patriotic, if only for a day. It’s time to celebrate being an American, proud of our country with all of its faults. Independence Day marks the beginning – the day in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. It marks the beginning of freedom with all […] The post You’re a Grand Old Flag first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The Ten Commandments (of Yogi Berra)
Let me share several things that became clear to me in recent days after leaders in the great state of Louisiana ordered all public schools and universities to post the Ten Commandments in “large, easily readable font” in every classroom. For one thing, Gov. Jeff Landry missed a significant opportunity, one I don’t want Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to let […] The post The Ten Commandments (of Yogi Berra) first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Looking For Justice In the Cards
You won’t find these cards on a blackjack table in Vegas. They won’t be used in vying for a multimillion-dollar prize pool in the World Series of Poker. The games and the players won’t be covered by CBS Sports. But to the families of victims of countless crimes in the state of Florida, these cards are more valuable than any […] The post Looking For Justice In the Cards first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Enhancing Water Safety
Drowning deaths are increasing in the United States for the first time in decades, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. Florida has the dubious distinction of being No. 1 in drownings among children ages 1-4, and the state is fourth in the country overall for drownings among all ages. Drowning already kills more children in […] The post Enhancing Water Safety first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
LARC’s Career Camps for young adults with IDD
The Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) is pleased to announce its upcoming Career Camps for students aged 14 to 21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Scheduled for July 8-12 and July 29-August 2, these camps offer up to three weeks of 30-hour sessions, focused on career exploration and job skill development for students with an Individualized Educational Plan […] The post LARC’s Career Camps for young adults with IDD first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
BSU expands Water Treatment Plant to meet growing demand
Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. (BSU) completed its Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant expansion, which increased the plant capacity from 8.5 million gallons per day to 12.5 million gallons per day. The expansion will provide redundancy in treatment plant components and resiliency in water supply sources, enabling BSU to keep pace with population growth. Additionally, the $60-million project includes a 47,000-square-foot […] The post BSU expands Water Treatment Plant to meet growing demand first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Golden PAWS donates Crisis Care Canine to Sheriff’s Office
Instead of a salary and a squad car, the newest recruit at the Collier County Sheriff ’s Office will only expect the occasional treat and belly scratches. Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk recently welcomed their latest “employee,” Golden PAWS Crisis Care Canine Readington, to the Sheriff ’s Office. Readington won’t be tasked with tracking down criminal suspects or missing people. […] The post Golden PAWS donates Crisis Care Canine to Sheriff’s Office first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Gov. DeSantis, Cabinet OK new emergency facility
TALLAHASSEE — Florida is moving forward with plans to buy and retrofit a massive warehouse in Central Florida as a staging area to respond to hurricanes and other emergencies. Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet approved buying more than half of the 74- acre Midpoint Florida Logistics Center in Auburndale with money set aside in the new state budget. The […] The post Gov. DeSantis, Cabinet OK new emergency facility first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Florida’s largest property insurer proposes double-digit rate hikes
While saying Florida’s insurance market is improving, the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors backed a proposal that would lead to customers across the state seeing double-digit rate increases in 2025. The proposal, in part, would lead to an average 13.5 percent rate increase for the most-common type of Citizens policy, known as homeowners’ “multi-peril” coverage. Condominium-unit owners would […] The post Florida’s largest property insurer proposes double-digit rate hikes first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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