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Pets of the WEEK
These pets are available for adoption from Gulf Coast Humane Society. The shelter has a Senior Adoption Special during December. All adoption fees are paid for senior cats and dogs 8 years old or older. 2010 Arcadia St., Fort Myers; 239-332- 0364; www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org. *** These pets are available for adoption from Lee County Domestic Animal Services. BISSELL Pet Foundation is […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Helping dogs live longer by identifying frailty and associated conditions
We all want our dogs to live longer and be healthier in their senior years. No surprise, then, that the study of canine aging and health is a hot topic among scientists who focus on dogs. One of their goals is to develop a frailty instrument for dogs: a tool to measure physical, mental and emotional changes associated with aging. […] The post Helping dogs live longer by identifying frailty and associated conditions first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Captiva nest cam eaglet rehabs, heading to Smithsonian National Zoo
A young Bald Eagle that captured the attention – and hearts – of nest camera viewers will live the rest of his life at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. after months of rehabilitation at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey. Connick the Bald Eagle hatched in January in a nest streamed online via the popular Captiva Island […] The post Captiva nest cam eaglet rehabs, heading to Smithsonian National Zoo first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Drought, population growth, and… oh yeah, water
Back in 2006, a South Florida Water Management District planner suggested that “alternative water sources,” meaning those contaminated by salt water, would be needed to keep from damaging our subterranean freshwater supplies by sucking them too dry to serve new residents. Florida’s porous limestone historically filled with water from the swamps, marshes, and standing water that formed during the summer […] The post Drought, population growth, and… oh yeah, water first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Lee Commissioners vote to award state grants to partners for affordable housing
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award nearly $5.4 million in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) grant agreements to local partners for affordable housing. The grants will provide assistance to 48 very low and 49 low-income households including 53 households that include individuals with special needs. The SHIP program is solely funded by the State and is locally […] The post Lee Commissioners vote to award state grants to partners for affordable housing first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The Pearl Harbor of our time
December 7 is the 82nd anniversary of Pearl Harbor, said by President Franklin Roosevelt to be “a day which will live in infamy.” It’s remembered by many as a snapshot of broken promises, a sneak attack, a day that led to bad times ahead. History has a habit of repeating itself, so we might well ask ourselves what our Pearl […] The post The Pearl Harbor of our time first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS BRIEFS
Help those experiencing homelessness by donating cold-weather supplies Lee County Government and its partners are asking the community to donate cold weather supplies for Severe Weather Outreach Teams to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Blankets, gloves, scarves, hats, socks and hand-warmers can be dropped off at the following locations now through Friday, Dec. 15: ¦ Lee County Sheriff ’s […] The post NEWS BRIEFS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Conversion: L’Chaim
My grandfather, Colorado cattleman Walter Nash, sat straight in the saddle on his quarter horse, Cherokee, watching me become a Jew. It was the fifth night of Chanukah (aka Hanukkah or Hannukah). His rope, neatly looped, remained secured to the saddle and hanging over his right leg. He kept his boots heels down in the stirrups, beneath blue jeans and […] The post Conversion: L’Chaim first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Everblades ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ scores cheer for sick children
Shovels are ready, not for scooping snow, but for scooping thousands of teddy bears during this “beary” fun holiday tradition on the ice. The annual Teddy Bear Toss for the Florida Everblades is Saturday, Dec. 9, at Hertz Arena. “The Teddy Bear Toss has been happening for over 20 years and collects an estimated average of 7,000 bears each year […] The post Everblades ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ scores cheer for sick children first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
PANTHERS in PERIL
As the end of 2023 approaches, one of Florida’s iconic species has tallied a total of 13 deaths so far, the lowest in 10 years. Maybe the fact that the population of endangered Florida panthers has dropped by “only” 13 is a cause for celebration. Or maybe it’s cause for concern. That number is about half that of the two […] The post PANTHERS in PERIL first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
NEWS BRIEFS
Snow in forecast for Dec. 5 in Downtown Bonita Springs Snow is forecasted in Downtown Bonita Springs Riverside Park from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. The free Holiday in the Park 2023 event is located at 10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs. The event will also feature a snow slide and snow piles for children. The park will be lit up […] The post NEWS BRIEFS first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Lee County Parks & Recreation hosts holiday events
Lee County Parks & Recreation will host holiday events throughout December. Events include: ¦ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2 – Santa at the Slough, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers. A fun-filled day of holiday crafts, letters to Santa, and photos with St. Nick. Winter treats will be available for purchase from Southern […] The post Lee County Parks & Recreation hosts holiday events first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Fashion show dazzles and raises cash for kids
High fashion brought in high dollars at the annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Fashion show. The event raised $130,000 for the pediatric intensive care unit. The PICU cares for critically ill or hurt children from birth to 21 years old. “Funds raised will support training, expanded facilities and new equipment at the PICU, including adding eight more PICU beds to meet […] The post Fashion show dazzles and raises cash for kids first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Lee Health launching new e-Visits program
Just in time for the busy holiday and tourist season in Southwest Florida, Lee Health has launched a messaging-based telemedicine service. The service allows patients to message with Lee Health physicians in real-time for $29 per visit. This new option gives patients another convenient way to seek medical assistance when offices may have limited availability or hours. The health system […] The post Lee Health launching new e-Visits program first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Birding, environmental authors headline ‘Ding’ Darling 2024 free lecture series
Birds, wildlife hurricane survival, electronic screens, toxic waste, and trash: What do they all have in common? They are the topics of six speakers who fill the free “Ding” Darling Lecture Series this season for the 19th year at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, returning to the refuge for the first time since 2020. The […] The post Birding, environmental authors headline ‘Ding’ Darling 2024 free lecture series first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Toy Drive will benefit Bonita Springs and Spring Creek Elementary schools
A toy drive benefitting students at Bonita Springs and Spring Creek Elementary Schools is being celebrated with a special event at the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Christmas Tree Tent, starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. The event is being held at the large white tent at the southeast corner of the Sunshine Ace Hardware Plaza, on Bonita Beach […] The post Toy Drive will benefit Bonita Springs and Spring Creek Elementary schools first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Flying over the cuckoo’s nest, Florida style
Education is front and center again, as the question of banning books caused sparks to fly in southwest Florida. Opinions varied and feelings ran strong. In the latest squabble, liberals clashed with conservatives over HB 1069, which legislates that access to offensive books must be sharply limited in public school libraries. If you listen closely, you can hear the cries […] The post Flying over the cuckoo’s nest, Florida style first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
The name game
Do you ever wonder how local roads in Florida get their names? Of course you do, then you quit thinking about it because you probably figure, like I have, the hand of God simply emerges from the ether, scrawls a name on the chalkboard of a commission planning meeting, and moves on to bless the gridiron exploits of the Florida […] The post The name game first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Hope for Alzheimer’s: Groundbreaking treatments show promise
An estimated one in eight Floridians aged 65 and older is living with Alzheimer’s, a progressive brain disease that impacts thinking, memory and behavior. Residents like Lee Belanger, of the Shell Point Retirement Community, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s two years ago. “My diagnosis has made me even more passionate about helping others. There is good news about this disease, […] The post Hope for Alzheimer’s: Groundbreaking treatments show promise first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
LET IT GLOW
Florida won’t get a white Christmas, but people throughout the state will gather for a wet Christmas. More than 50 holiday boat parades are set to sail in Florida this holiday season. With parades from St. Augustine to Key West, bright and seasonal cheer is coming to nearby canals, rivers and bays. “It is a Florida tradition,” said Tiffany Sawyer […] The post LET IT GLOW first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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