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Visionaries wanted to merge innovation and art The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) invites creative minds from across the globe — visionaries, innovators, creators and futurists — to propose design concepts for engaging, transformational art installations to be built along the banks of the Caloosahatchee in downtown Fort Myers. The goal of Innovation Walk is to marry innovation with […] The post NEWS BRIEFS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The political mix of abortion and pot
Ka-boom. It happened. And my liberal friends are over the moon. Abortion and pot will be on the November ballot in Florida, and life as we know it will never be the same. Or so we are told. “Florida Electorate Will Change This November” chortles one headline. The right to abort fetuses and promote addiction will energize turnout among women […] The post The political mix of abortion and pot first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The Long Generation
We spend a lot of time as Americans thinking about generations — which one we’re from and what that means for us. But as thoughtful people have been pointing out for hundreds of years, comparisons are odious. We can’t live up to or down from a previous generation because the challenges, the circumstances, the tools and the opportunities aren’t the […] The post The Long Generation first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Sharp shooting standout
The wild, wild, west comes alive in Southwest Florida. An 11-year-old cowboy recently showed off his sharpshooting skills by winning the Florida State Championship and Cowboy World Championship buckles for the 2024 Buckaroo shootout. Jace Dysarczky defended his state title for the third time in a row. When Dysarczky hits the range, he’s known as “Jace the Ace.” Everyone involved […] The post Sharp shooting standout first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
BABY BOOMER SEX
Used to be, old people sat on porches, back when it was harder to get old, anyway. If they did manage to reach old age, they frequently lived in the homes of their children, where privacy may have been defined differently than it is these days. For roughly 350 years in America, ever since the Puritans arrived with their notions […] The post BABY BOOMER SEX first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
LMCU’s Bonita Springs Shred Day Event is free
Lake Michigan Credit Union hosts its spring Shred Your Stuff Day in Bonita Springs on Saturday, April 13. LMCU members and non-members alike can bring up to six boxes of sensitive or personal documents to LMCU’s Bonita Springs branch, located at 24201 Walden Center Dr., from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and have the documents professionally shredded and disposed of […] The post LMCU’s Bonita Springs Shred Day Event is free first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
When allergy symptoms become something worse
It’s that time of the year in Southwest Florida when flu season and allergy season overlap. Chances are, either you or someone you know has itchy eyes, a sore throat, hoarse voice, persistent cough and a runny nose or stuffed-up nose (or even both at the same time). What people often discard as allergy symptoms, though, could indicate a much […] The post When allergy symptoms become something worse first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Listen up: Testicular cancer is a ‘young man’s disease’
Cancer strikes individuals of all ages, but generally, it’s not something most people think about until they’re older. Statistics from the American Cancer Society reinforce that perception, too. The average age when a person is diagnosed with both lung cancer and pancreatic cancer, for instance, is 70. For men diagnosed with prostate cancer, the average age is 67. For kidney […] The post Listen up: Testicular cancer is a ‘young man’s disease’ first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Celebrate Bonita Festival set for April 27 at Riverside Park
Celebrate Bonita 2024 is coming to Riverside Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 27. The City of Bonita Springs will be hosting an outdoor concert in downtown Bonita at Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St. The event is free to the public. In celebration of the 25th anniversary, the city will present two nationally known acts. Headlining the concert […] The post Celebrate Bonita Festival set for April 27 at Riverside Park first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Get ready and get involved in the Invasive Fish Roundup
Lionfish, tiger prawns, zebra mussels oh my! What does each one of these aquatic critters have in common? They are all nonnative species that have been spotted in the United States, and when introduced into ecosystems outside of their native range, can negatively impact humans, the environment or the economy — giving them the notorious label of “invasive.” You can […] The post Get ready and get involved in the Invasive Fish Roundup first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Wonder Gardens solidifies partnership with City of Bonita Springs
The City of Bonita Springs has approved a renewable public-private partnership operating agreement with the Wonder Gardens for a period of 10 years. The agreement was approved after a second reading at the City of Bonita Springs Council meeting on April 3. “The City is happy to have reached a comprehensive agreement for such a staple in downtown Bonita Springs. […] The post Wonder Gardens solidifies partnership with City of Bonita Springs first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Happiness? Humbug!
Never among the giddy or even close to the satisfied, the U.S. has now dropped even further in Gallup’s annual ranking of the world’s happiest countries. We’re now a lowly 23rd. Leading the pack again in 2024 was Finland, followed in the top seven by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Israel, Netherlands and Norway. Israel is obviously misplaced, the ranking having taken […] The post Happiness? Humbug! first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The firmament of stars
Unless you’re Daniel Boone or Jim Bridger or, say, Reinhold Messner, the great northern Italian climber who first ascended Everest alone, first climbed all 14 peaks in the world stretching 8,000 meters or higher without carrying extra oxygen, and first walked and skied across Antarctica and Greenland all by his lonesome or in the company of one other, you probably […] The post The firmament of stars first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Lee County island hopping
Sparkling sandy beaches, lush landscapes, Old Florida architecture and world-class fishing all lie just offshore in Lee County. The barrier islands offer a tropical escape right in Pine Island Sound. If mainland residents and tourists are looking for a break from the hustle and bustle, they can take a taxi to get away. By taxi, we mean water taxis. Many […] The post Lee County island hopping first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
FLORIDA’S FOUNDING FIGURES
Florida’s history is a tapestry of countless threads, the lives of its men and women woven into it, often invisibly. But sometimes those threads become ropes or steel cables, if you will, vivid lives that give us both direction and character. Almost every day now we find the country and the state stamped with this unhappy ink: Divided. Divisive. If […] The post FLORIDA’S FOUNDING FIGURES first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Lee County to buy new ambulances
Lee County commissioners approved the purchase of 10 ambulances. The units will cost about $2.5 million. Two of the ambulances will be additional units used by Lee County Public Safety and eight will be used to replace units reaching the end of service. Six of the units will be delivered by January and the remaining units will follow. The county […] The post Lee County to buy new ambulances first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Making an impact
Lee Health is driven by our mission to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion, and we have been for more than 107 years. Our mission extends to every person in our community. To ensure we respond appropriately to our community’s needs, we use the Community Health Needs Assessment as our guide to identify areas where […] The post Making an impact first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Valerie’s House opens the doors to new Family Is Forever Home
Valerie’s House celebrated the grand opening of its new Family is Forever home March 14 with a ribbon-cutting and tours of the new facility at 3551 Shoemaker Lane, now known as 3551 Valerie’s House Way, in Fort Myers. More than 300 people attended the ribbon cutting and toured the new home, including Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson, Lee County commissioners, […] The post Valerie’s House opens the doors to new Family Is Forever Home first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS BRIEFS
Commissioners launch Affordable Housing Development Programs The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to launch Affordable Housing Development New Construction Programs with the publication of the Notice of Funding Availability for up to $200 million from Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. Lee County’s CDBG-DR Action Plan includes Affordable Housing and Development Programs that provide grant funding […] The post NEWS BRIEFS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Splash into license-free freshwater fishing
Mark your calendars for an exciting opportunity to cast your lines during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) license free freshwater fishing weekend. This spring’s license-free fishing weekend is on April 6 and 7 and invites residents and visitors to explore the many recreational freshwater fishing opportunities Florida has to offer, from serene lakes to winding rivers. […] The post Splash into license-free freshwater fishing first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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