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To PROTECT and PRESERVE?
Development projects throughout Florida are stopped in their tracks — and it’s all because of recent federal ruling concerning permitting of construction in environmentally sensitive wetlands. The ruling, in response to a federal lawsuit, said permitting for those projects must come from the Army Corp of Engineers, not the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The U.S. District Court in Washington, […] The post To PROTECT and PRESERVE? first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Celebrate Spring Break at the zoo’s Spring Safari
The Naples Zoo’s third annual Spring Safari is the place to celebrate spring break. This event was designed to be an educational and exciting resource for families during spring break in Florida. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Event Dates for Corresponding County Breaks: ¦ March 13 to 16: Collier, Hillsborough (Tampa), Sarasota, Charlotte, […] The post Celebrate Spring Break at the zoo’s Spring Safari first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Tread lightly
In any wild tangle of Florida swamp or marsh you can see the once upon a time, a confit landscape slow-cooked in its own fat juices over a century, a millennium, an era or an epoch of geologic time. Or you can see a way to survive and profit. Maybe both. On the Orange River in east Lee County, once […] The post Tread lightly first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Recreational harvest of snook for Florida’s west coast opens March 1
Snook has long been a popular sportfish in Florida and its harvest has been regulated since the mid-1950s. In 1985, snook were considered severely depleted and conservative management strategies were suggested to minimize harvest and increase the chances of snook recovering. Over the decades, regulations were adopted to prohibit commercial harvest or sale of snook, implement the “snook stamp” requirement, […] The post Recreational harvest of snook for Florida’s west coast opens March 1 first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
A developer fires back
Joe Cameratta believes he and his Kingston development project are being victimized and vilified by the public — and he’s not shy about saying so. And all he and his development company, CAM7-Sub, LLC/Cameratta Companies LLC of Estero, were doing was following the rules of the state DEP wetlands permitting process, he said. Cameratta, who feels he is being treated […] The post A developer fires back first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Short Film Festival calls for entries: “Laugh Out Loud Bonita” theme
Lights, camera, laughter! The 9th Annual Bonita Springs Short Film Fest is back, inviting filmmakers far and wide to submit their comedic masterpieces under the theme “Laugh Out Loud Bonita.” This year, the festival aims to empower the community to showcase top-quality entertainment and reveal another facet of Bonita Springs through laughter and amusement. The festival, set to take place […] The post Short Film Festival calls for entries: “Laugh Out Loud Bonita” theme first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Leaders in the fields of Parkinson’s research and treatment to speak in Naples
The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida (PASWFL) announced the keynote speakers for its annual Living Well with PD: Education Symposium to take place on Thursday, April 4, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. The symposium brings together medical specialists and health professionals in the field of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Specialists presenting include: ¦ […] The post Leaders in the fields of Parkinson’s research and treatment to speak in Naples first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
SW Florida Model United Nations conference for high school students set for March 4-5
Naples Council on World Affairs has announced its 2024 schedule and topics for the 31st Southwest Florida Model United Nations (SWFLMUN) competition program. More than 220 high school participants from Collier, Lee, and Charlotte counties will compete, and more than $60,000 in scholarships will be distributed to students across the SW Florida region. NCWA partners with Florida Gulf Coast University […] The post SW Florida Model United Nations conference for high school students set for March 4-5 first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS OF THE WEIRD
Wait, How Many? And you thought your glovebox full of unpaid parking tickets was impressive. Police detectives and patrol officers arrested Ahyoka Keith, aka Carol Ann Sumner, on Feb. 16, two weeks after she was charged with an astonishing 322 felonies and 327 misdemeanors by the Spring Township police department in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Keith is an over-the-road trucker, and her […] The post NEWS OF THE WEIRD first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The time is right for a balanced federal budget
With Sine Die fast approaching, I find myself reflecting on a concurrent resolution introduced by Reps. Tyler Sirois (R-Merritt Island) and Tommy Gregory (R-Lakewood Ranch) early in Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session. House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 703: Balanced Federal Budget proposes calling a constitutional convention to consider amending the U.S. Constitution to include a balanced budget requirement at the federal level. […] The post The time is right for a balanced federal budget first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS BRIEFS
Slaw Dog golf tournament helps fund FGCU scholarships The 27th annual Paul Sands Memorial Slaw Dog invitational golf tournament and major sponsor Rockstar Harley-Davidson donated $35,000 for the Paul Sands Memorial – REIS Scholarship program at Florida Gulf Coast University. The program funds scholarships for outstanding students pursuing degrees in real estate, finance, engineering, and construction management. The presentation took […] The post NEWS BRIEFS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Spring Training traffic alert
Drivers are encouraged to be prepared now that Spring Training is in full swing. Lee County’s Traffic Operations Center wants to remind everyone to be ready for increased traffic near the stadiums at game time, especially when the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox take the fields at the same time on the same day. This year, DOT advises […] The post Spring Training traffic alert first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Stopping off in Naples
More and more, Naples has become a stopping-off place for all kinds of people delivering all kinds of messages. I happened across a few of them. Gordon Chang, one of America’s foremost experts on China, rode into town with guns blazing. He didn’t mince words. “China is undertaking the fastest military buildup since World War II. We disregard that at […] The post Stopping off in Naples first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Good fathers and sons
According to the United States Census Bureau, 49.2% of nearly 23 million resident Floridians are men. Florida men. That means about 11,270,000 C-Yers — the chromosome Y crowd — have been tagged with the title, “Florida Man.” You probably know what that popularization means, but if not, let me share some past headlines. “Florida man gets tired of waiting at […] The post Good fathers and sons first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Fort Myers stars in Food Network finale
If you tune into the popular Food Network’s television show, “The Great Food Truck Race,” you might see some familiar faces in the future. “The Great Food Truck Race” filmed on the streets of downtown Fort Myers last week. The hit television series drew a crowd as they shot the finale episode for season 17. “Let’s get rolling, Fort Myers,” […] The post Fort Myers stars in Food Network finale first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
CONCIERGE DOCTORS
Concierge doctors used to be a luxury for the ultra-rich. Now it’s become a commonly seen way of health care. More and more doctors are switching to this type of medicine, giving some people a more personalized experience while sending others scurrying to find a new physician. Patients pay a yearly fee ranging from $1,500 to $20,000 a year. In […] The post CONCIERGE DOCTORS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Get ready for the Senior Fair and Expo
The Senior Fair and Expo will take place on March 18, at the Bonita Springs YMCA, located at 27200 Kent Road, Bonita Springs. The event, running from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., will feature many local vendors. The first 150 seniors to attend will receive a complimentary breakfast. Attendees can also look forward to live music by Jerry Ammerman and […] The post Get ready for the Senior Fair and Expo first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Bonita Bay Marina 2024 Boat Show on for Feb. 23-25
Bonita Bay Marina announced the return of its annual Boat Show, to be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24, and Sunday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 27598 Marina Pointe Dr. Southwest, Bonita Springs. “This premier event promises three days of nautical excitement, featuring the latest in marine technology, […] The post Bonita Bay Marina 2024 Boat Show on for Feb. 23-25 first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS BRIEFS
The City of Bonita Springs Citywide Cleanup is Feb. 24 The City of Bonita Springs will be hosting the annual Citywide Cleanup on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. The city asks volunteers who are participating in the cleanup to meet at the Banyan Tree Lot across from Riverside Park, 10520 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs) to register/check-in and […] The post NEWS BRIEFS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Register soon for Lee County summer camps
Time is approaching to sign up for Lee County’s popular summer camps. Lee County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp registration opens at 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26. Registration is expected to draw thousands of youngsters to programs, outings and activities at the department’s traditional camps, middle school camps and specialty camps. Traditional camps are for children who have completed […] The post Register soon for Lee County summer camps first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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