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DeSantis signs major health care package
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday, March 21, signed a package of bills that supporters say will help improve access to health care, boost the number of doctors in Florida and address issues such as mental-health treatment. “What they (state leaders) are tackling right now are some of the biggest challenges that we face in the Sunshine State, and […] The post DeSantis signs major health care package first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Vote for the Best!
You’ve submitted the shots, now it’s time to pick the best photos. Vote for your favorite pictures and see them in print in Florida Weekly’s The Flamingos BEST of 2024 publication. Head to Florida Weekly’s Facebook page and tell us what you think. Voting runs through April 5. You choose the best in each category. Those categories include: Only in […] The post Vote for the Best! first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Engage Estero to host free public forum on traffic
Engage Estero, an all-volunteer, nonpolitical, nonprofit Community Engagement Association, is presenting a free public forum to discuss traffic congestion, identify problems, and share potential solutions to employ individually, as a Village, or as a County. Population growth is putting pressure on roads and current residents. The free forum will be held on Tuesday, April 16, from 6 -8:30 p.m. in […] The post Engage Estero to host free public forum on traffic first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS BRIEFS
Lee Clerk’s Operation Green Light kicks off April 8 Anyone with a suspended license or overdue traffic tickets may be eligible to get back on the road through the Lee County Clerk’s annual Operation Green Light. During the event, those with cases in collections will be allowed to pay their court fees and fines without getting charged the 25% collection […] The post NEWS BRIEFS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Global warming gets cool response
It was a telling juxtaposition. One headline read, “Global Warming Anew,” while others in the same newspaper read, “Brutally Cold Temps Roar Across U.S.” and “Blizzards Rip California.” Ever wonder why climate change lacks credibility? But headlines aside, the climate is changing, and we’re continually urged to empty our billfolds to stop the warming. How’s that going? Are we spending […] The post Global warming gets cool response first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The write-in candidate
As New Year’s Day arrived this year, the population of the United States had jumped by almost 1.76 million in just 12 months, giving us — get ready for this number — 335,893,238 Americans, according to the United States Census Bureau. Which is embarrassing. If we’d tried a little harder, we could have pushed the final numbers up to a […] The post The write-in candidate first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Solar eclipse to put on a celestial show
In the middle of the day on April 8, parts of the United States will plunge in total darkness. A total solar eclipse will move across 14 states. While Florida won’t be in the most spectacular path, part of the moon’s shadow will cover the sun. That means Floridians can participate in some of the spectacle, but still need to […] The post Solar eclipse to put on a celestial show first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
BOWLING CHANGES LANES
Bowland Beacon in Collier County is about to strike out. The last balls will roll down the alley on Aug. 17. The facility — which opened in 1958 — has been sold to Waterside Hotel Dev LLC for $8 million. For bowling enthusiasts, the demise of traditional bowling alleys, and the rise of bowling entertainment centers, is part of a […] The post BOWLING CHANGES LANES first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Colon cancer
Colon cancer, a type of colorectal cancer, accounts for 10% of all cancer cases. In the United States, it is the third most common cancer in both men and women. Data published in a cancer statistics journal and shared in a recent report released by the American Cancer Society shows that the proportion of colorectal cancer cases among adults younger […] The post Colon cancer first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Pollen season
Achoo! It’s pollen season. You might sneeze, and you might have to wash your vehicle to remove the green, dust-like coating that comes from plants. We asked Lynn Barber, the Florida Friendly Landscaping agent at UF/ IFAS Extension Hillsborough County and Alyssa Vinson, the horticulture agent for UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County to tell us the most common questions they get […] The post Pollen season first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Pets of the WEEK
These pets are available for adoption from Gulf Coast Humane Society. 2010 Arcadia St., Fort Myers; 239-332-0364; www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org. *** 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. ¦ The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Tips for successful overseas travel with pets
Whether you’re moving to a new country or simply visiting for a few weeks or months, taking a pet along requires planning and patience. Quarantine is rarely required, not even in the United Kingdom, but mandatory vaccinations, parasite treatment and paperwork are musts. It’s also important to be aware of travel requirements to certain countries. For instance, animals can’t travel […] The post Tips for successful overseas travel with pets first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa recognized in ‘Best Hotel’ awards
Grab a bathing suit and sunscreen. Southwest Florida can boast it has one of the best hotel pools in the state. The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa has been recognized in U.S News & World Report’s “Best Hotels” awards. The hotel was among the “Best Pool Hotels in Florida” category. “We are honored to be recognized in U.S […] The post Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa recognized in ‘Best Hotel’ awards first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Collaboratory grant replaces hurricane-damaged Wonder Gardens aviary
The Wonder Gardens has replaced its bird aviary for its resident African Grey and Amazon parrots through a $25,000 grant from the Collaboratory. Supplied by Custom Gages, the aviary includes naturalistic perches and enrichment toys for the birds and meets the welfare standards of the United States Department of Agriculture, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Association of […] The post Collaboratory grant replaces hurricane-damaged Wonder Gardens aviary first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Limping into the home stretch
Don’t let anyone kid you about the “golden years.” There’s nothing golden about them. Unless it’s the glow of casket handles. I’m urged daily to buy burial insurance. That’s right, burial insurance. And not from just one carrier. There’s competition to cover my interment. I get all kinds of age-related offers. Promises to restore my sexual prowess. Oh-so-safe pills to […] The post Limping into the home stretch first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The headlines
There’s a lot of unnecessary complaining nowadays about “the media,” about misrepresentations and non-creditable information, about the decline of American society as traditional reporting on local issues, local leaders, local events and local conditions disappears with disappearing community newspapers. But none of it need be true, even though traditional community newspapers printed in ink or delivered in digital formats, either […] The post The headlines first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Grand reopening
Get ready to “shell-ebrate!” The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and Aquarium of Sanibel-Captiva Island has partially reopened after extensive damage from Hurricane Ian. “We suffered a great deal of damage. We had about five and half feet of flooding from the surge and destruction to the roof, floors and electrical. Our shells made it out OK, but we lost about […] The post Grand reopening first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE
The gentle manatee is continuing to navigate rough waters in the sea mammals’ struggle to survive and thrive. While the situation has improved for the threatened animal since the horrific die-off of 1,100 manatees in 2021, the population is far from stable. In 2022, deaths dropped to 800, while 555 deaths were recorded in 2023. So far in the first […] The post STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
American Heart Association and Lee Health urge SWFL to #CheckIt
Nearly half of adults have high blood pressure and many don’t even know it. In fact, high blood pressure, or hypertension, is the second leading cause of preventable heart disease and stroke deaths. The American Heart Association is encouraging the Southwest Florida community to #CheckIt, a program locally sponsored by Lee Health as part of a collaboration to improve the […] The post American Heart Association and Lee Health urge SWFL to #CheckIt first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Your allergy symptoms might not be allergies at all
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 Your allergy symptoms might not be allergies at all first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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