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Amendment approved to include Bonita Beach nourishment efforts
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to approve an amendment to an agreement with the City of Bonita Springs to expand the scope of Bonita Beach nourishment efforts south to the County line. The expanded scope is necessary due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The State of Florida has designated the northern 0.9 miles of […] The post Amendment approved to include Bonita Beach nourishment efforts first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Burn ban for all of Lee County is now in effect
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize a burn ban for unincorporated Lee County and municipalities, effective as warranted due to increasingly dry conditions throughout Southwest Florida. The county’s ordinance bans “outdoor burning ignition sources,” including campfires, bonfires and trash burning. Grills for food and backyard fire rings are not included. Officials ask all county residents to […] The post Burn ban for all of Lee County is now in effect first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Lee County reminds residents that fertilizer restrictions are now in effect
Lee County Government is reminding homeowners and professional landscapers to stop fertilizing from June 1 to Sept. 30. During the summer rainy season, fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus may not be applied to turf and landscape plants in unincorporated Lee County. During this time of year when Southwest Florida sees the most rain, improper and unnecessary fertilization can result in […] The post Lee County reminds residents that fertilizer restrictions are now in effect first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Sprucing up the Everglades
If you haven’t been to the Everglades lately, it might be time for another visit. Things are changing in the national park, and mainly for the better. My wife and I have been there many times — canoeing, hiking, and once getting robbed. But mostly, we have been taking pictures, an activity shared by many older visitors. And it’s still […] The post Sprucing up the Everglades first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Pussy-footed Wimpism
I am proud — proud of our governor, proud of our state legislature, proud of the water-drinking lobbyists who champion business in Florida from air-conditioned offices out of the sun, including the Florida Chamber of Commerce, with such deep-pocket members as the U.S. Sugar Corp. and Florida Crystals; or Associated General Contractors; or the Florida Home Builders Association; or The […] The post Pussy-footed Wimpism first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Mike’s Weather Page takes hurricane season by storm
With hurricane season here, Floridians know it’s time to stock up on supplies, make an emergency plan and tune into Mike’s Weather Page. The man behind the storm-tracking website and social media pages is Mike Boylan. He’s gained recognition and respect for his self-taught meteorology and blog-style postings at spaghettimodels.com/ “I am a rare Florida native! I am originally from […] The post Mike’s Weather Page takes hurricane season by storm first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Record Hurricane Predictions
This year’s hurricane season is forecast to be extremely active, and that is not something Floridians want to hear! It’s the highest number of storms government meteorologists have ever forecast. “This season is looking to be an extraordinary one,” says Rick Spinrad, administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), announcing the 2024 outlook. • NOAA predicts an 85% […] The post Record Hurricane Predictions first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Conservancy of Southwest Florida to host Wildlife Baby Shower
Each spring, the longer days and warming temperatures in Southwest Florida trigger breeding season for native wildlife, resulting in a surge of young wild animals. These vulnerable animals face many human-created dangers, such as pet encounters, vehicle strikes and nest disturbances from landscaping. To raise awareness and support for the hospital’s youngest, most delicate patients, the local nonprofit is hosting […] The post Conservancy of Southwest Florida to host Wildlife Baby Shower first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Two months off
Ladies and gentlemen, the public high school class of 2024 has graduated and left childhood behind. Thank a teacher or a coach. Thank the principal, the front desk secretary and the janitor. Thank that sweet-tempered road crossing guard at the corner of the school and the bus driver who delivered them to and from some distant neighborhood every damn day, […] The post Two months off first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Paying student-athletes
Florida’s governing body overseeing high school athletics could soon approve a proposal allowing high school athletes to be paid through business agreements such as endorsement deals. The Florida High School Athletic Association discussed a potential change to the organization’s bylaws earlier in May that would allow student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness under what is commonly known […] The post Paying student-athletes first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
News Briefs
Lee Health Coconut Point hosts Women’s Breast Health Day On June 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lee Health invites the community to visit Lee Health Coconut Point, 23450 Via Coconut Point, Estero, to learn more about breast health and services available at Lee Health. Complete your routine mammogram with accepted insurance, and follow it up with essential oil […] The post News Briefs first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
China’s flag is red, not green
That Wall Street Journal headline stated the obvious: China is doing everything to prosper and grow and nothing to help the environment. Make no mistake: China’s worsening record of greenhouse emissions is the main reason we’re losing the war on climate change. The Hudson Institute’s Tom Duesterberg lists some of the particulars. ¦ China is the world’s leading emitter of […] The post China’s flag is red, not green first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Manage chronic diseases
The program, “It’s All About You,” is a self-management program for chronic diseases. People 18 years of age or older with chronic health conditions can register. It aims to help them learn ways to manage their conditions and symptoms better. Participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book, “Living a Healthier Life with Chronic Conditions.” The virtual workshop is […] The post Manage chronic diseases first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Managing lupus symptoms
May is Lupus Awareness Month. For the 1.5 million Americans, mostly women, who have lupus, an awareness month is not needed. They are painfully aware of this chronic autoimmune disease without a cure that attacks healthy tissues and organs. While lupus can be managed to improve symptoms and prevent flare-ups, symptoms come and go, and no two cases of lupus […] The post Managing lupus symptoms first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The Turtle Lady
When a record-breaking 2,155 turtle nests were laid in Collier County last season, Maura Kraus knew her more than four decades of helping save these reptiles were paying off. Now, after 42 years, Kraus, principal environmental specialist for Collier County, has retired. Just days before leaving the helm, she spoke about her many years there and the significant changes she […] The post The Turtle Lady first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Lee Commissioners award more than $41.6M for rehabilitation of affordable housing units
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award more than $41.6 million in Community Development Block Grants-Disaster Recovery funds for six multi-family housing rehabilitation projects for 836 affordable housing units. Through a competitive application process, CDBG-DR funding was made available to public housing authorities, for-profit developers and not-for-profit developers. These funds are part of the $1.1 billion in CDBG-DR […] The post Lee Commissioners award more than $41.6M for rehabilitation of affordable housing units first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Teacher Salaries Don’t Add Up
You don’t have to be good at math to be alarmed by these numbers: • The approximate number of public school teachers in the Sunshine State: 180,000. • The number of students in Florida public schools: 3 million. • The salaries households with one adult and one child or two adults with two children must earn to support themselves — […] The post Teacher Salaries Don’t Add Up first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
News Briefs
Adventure begins at Lee County Library System this summer “Adventure Begins at Your Library” with the 2024 Summer Reading Program this summer. This free, all-ages program begins June 1 and runs through Aug. 3, featuring online and in-person adventure themed reading challenges, programs and events. Each summer, the Lee County Library System participates in the nationwide Collaborative Summer Library Program […] The post News Briefs first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Florida’s flamingo count is complete
If a hundred honeybees suddenly arrive in a field of wildflowers where they haven’t been seen in 125 years, the event might be significant of a larger evolving reality. That’s how it is with the now-official results of the American flamingo count in the Sunshine State, recently announced by the Audubon Society of Florida. In a seven-day period in February, […] The post Florida’s flamingo count is complete first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Memorial Day, an essential, somber remembrance, but there is hope and healing at Home Base Florida
Memorial Day stands as one of the most solemn days of the year, a time when we honor the brave souls who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. When I reflect on my time in Iraq as an 18-year-old from Naples, FL, turned US Marine and the losses we endured, I am reminded of the importance of this […] The post Memorial Day, an essential, somber remembrance, but there is hope and healing at Home Base Florida first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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