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Lee County Utilities ends routine free chlorine flush Lee County Utilities will end the free chlorine flush on Tuesday, May 21, which will involve converting its disinfection process from free chlorine residual to chloramines as the primary disinfectant. The free chlorine flush, which began May 1, is a routine measure standard among water utilities that use chloramines as a primary […] The post News Briefs first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
In case of emergency, punt
I was having coffee the other day with a young guy, a part-time resident in the process of putting down roots. He asked me an interesting question: “How would you rate medical care around here?” I hemmed and hawed and finally gave him an ambiguous answer. What I didn’t tell him was the recent experience of my neighbor, who I’ll […] The post In case of emergency, punt first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Soul dusting
How much wine did the famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso have to drink to paint the self-portrait of a somber, intense young man of 19 with a head supported by a tree-trunk neck in 1900, or 32 years later “Girl before a Mirror,” with her breasts floating off a disproportionate trunk but appearing in different locations in the mirror? Or […] The post Soul dusting first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Right To Clean Water
Florida voters will experience an unlikely luxury of sorts in November when they get to make two choices lying outside the control of their legislators: One, a constitutional amendment that could shape the future of abortion rights and another that could shape the future of legal recreational marijuana in the Sunshine State. Meanwhile, the determined proponents of a third amendment […] The post Right To Clean Water first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Understanding sunshine and its role in skin cancer
We all appreciate the great outdoors and soak in the sun from time to time. After all, sunshine is one of the primary reasons we live in Florida. We don’t all get skin cancer, though. Every individual has a distinct genetic profile and, over a lifetime, has a different history of sun exposure. Certain individuals with lower risk factors might […] The post Understanding sunshine and its role in skin cancer first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Bonita Springs invites the public to a Memorial Day Service
The City of Bonita Springs Veterans Advisory Committee invites the public to attend a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 27. The service will be in downtown Bonita Springs Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St., beginning at 9 a.m. The guest speaker for the Memorial Day Service is US Air Force Lieutenant General Robert J. Elder Jr. (ret.). Lt. General Elder […] The post Bonita Springs invites the public to a Memorial Day Service first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Hurricane prep evolves as sales tax holiday for supplies hits 20-year mark
This summer will mark the 20th year that the state of Florida has encouraged residents to prepare for hurricane season by offering a tax-free period to purchase critical supplies. The incentive has saved Floridians millions of dollars, but most importantly, the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday has undoubtedly saved Floridians’ lives. Over the past two decades, the sales tax exemption […] The post Hurricane prep evolves as sales tax holiday for supplies hits 20-year mark first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Lee Clerk’s annual report details county’s finances, economic health
Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes has released his third annual financial report, which details Lee County’s finances and key economic factors impacting county residents. In the 24-page report titled The Sand Dollar, readers can learn how their tax dollars were collected, managed and spent. The easy-to-read guide also outlines trends in county property taxes, housing, employment, and significant […] The post Lee Clerk’s annual report details county’s finances, economic health first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
News Briefs
Bonita Springs YMCA Community Impact Campaign gains momentum The Bonita Springs YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Southwest Florida, announced the success of its recent 24-hour Giving Challenge, which was held in April. “Thanks to the community’s incredible support and a generous matching donation, the YMCA raised an impressive $6,525 to support its vital programs and initiatives,” stated Angel […] The post News Briefs first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Attorneys to host educational meetings on Bonita Estero Rail-Trail conversion
Attorneys Lindsay S. C. Brinton and Meghan S. Largent from the Federal Takings & Rails to Trails practice of law firm Lewis Rice will host educational meetings at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Estero, Florida, on Monday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 14. They will discuss the potential compensation claims of landowners who own property adjacent to the Bonita […] The post Attorneys to host educational meetings on Bonita Estero Rail-Trail conversion first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
All in for the environment
While there’s little chance he’ll be remembered as a champion of the environment, Gov. Ron DeSantis is, in fact, doing something. And it’s not all bad. As the legislative season wound down this year, the governor approved $1.5 billion from Florida’s 2024-25 budget for Everglades restoration and statewide water quality improvements as part of a $3.5 billion ecological initiative in […] The post All in for the environment first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Off the beaten path
Sometimes poets, who don’t look like they can do much more than stare in vacant gloom out the window, pull out a hammer and nail a few English words hard into the frame of our lives, bracing the structure against a century or two or 10 of shifting winds. Robert Frost did it once with a short poem called “The […] The post Off the beaten path first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Defending Lee County: past and present
The parallels aren’t lost on the five helicopter pilots who fly for Lee County Mosquito Control. Right now, they’re fighting a tiny invader. The pilots are battling mosquitos that are more than an annoyance, the bugs could bring disease. But the runways where they gear up for their missions were once used by airmen protecting Americans at war. “I sometimes […] The post Defending Lee County: past and present first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Mysterious Fish Killer
It’s a mystery. Fish in the Florida Keys are dying horrible deaths, spinning and thrashing at the surfaces. The biggest concern is the endangered sawfish. Scientists are working around the clock to find what is decimating their numbers. They’re worried about how many have died, how quickly it’s happening, and how the fish perish. So far, they have no definitive […] The post Mysterious Fish Killer first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Ten questions to ask after being diagnosed with cancer
So many thoughts and questions run through your mind after doctors confirm a cancer diagnosis. Was it discovered early enough? What is the survival rate? Will health insurance cover treatment costs? What happens if the cancer spreads? Where will I get my treatment? This is an incredibly difficult period in a cancer patient’s life, so it’s important to focus on […] The post Ten questions to ask after being diagnosed with cancer first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Bonita Bay Club now hosting FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis Championship
The fifth anniversary of the FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis Championship started April 29 at Bonita Bay Club and runs through May 5. This prestigious tournament, part of the Women’s USTA Pro Circuit, offers a prize purse of $100,000 and is one of only five events in the United States. Top sponsors include the title sponsor, FineMark National Bank and Trust; […] The post Bonita Bay Club now hosting FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis Championship first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Deploying decoys to save shorebirds
Shortly after Julie Weaver and John Niesel moved to Sanibel Island from Colorado in 2021, they decided to take a walk on the beach. They spotted what looked like a group of shorebirds sitting on the sand. They also noticed something strange. “They’re not moving,” Niesel said. The married couple had encountered a clever ruse devised by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation […] The post Deploying decoys to save shorebirds first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
AI is quickly changing students’ careers and jobs… now
Imagine a world where anything that is repeatable will be automated and robots will be helping doctors. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we work, and it will affect the jobs your kids will have someday. But don’t worry, there’s good news, too. New exciting careers are also emerging alongside. Over the past century, we experienced revolutions that changed […] The post AI is quickly changing students’ careers and jobs… now first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
News Briefs
Free autism screening for young children Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, offers a free monthly autism spectrum disorder screening for toddlers 18 months to 5 years of age. The next screening will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Pediatric Specialist Office, 15901 […] The post News Briefs first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
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