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Be a Lifesaver: Learn CPR
Would you know what to do if someone stops breathing or their heart stops beating? If you know CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), you have the skills and abilities to help save a life. Acting quickly is crucial because brain damage begins after only four minutes without oxygen, so starting CPR immediately helps keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other […] The post Be a Lifesaver: Learn CPR first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
It’s summertime, so why isn’t the living easier?
When temperatures rise in the summer, so can anxiety and stress. Juggling jobs, bored children and often hard-to-find, expensive child care can impact summer sun and fun. For many, it becomes difficult to view summer through rose-colored glasses. Why is summer so stressful, and what can be done to reduce negative impacts? While students often love to be out of […] The post It’s summertime, so why isn’t the living easier? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Four for the Fourth: July 4 tips for caring for those with dementia
Fireworks and gatherings are staples of the Fourth of July holiday, but these can create unique challenges for someone living with dementia. In preparation for Independence Day, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing four tips to help family caregivers create a dementia-friendly Fourth of July for their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. “Celebrating […] The post Four for the Fourth: July 4 tips for caring for those with dementia first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Pets of the Week
To adopt or foster a pet EARS is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at 500 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood. See www.earsanimalrescue.com or call 941-681-3877 for the shelter, or 941-460-6757 for the thrift store. All donations go to help the EARS animals. Volunteers and donations are always needed. To adopt or foster a pet These pets are available for adoption […] The post Pets of the Week first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Keep your pets safe during fireworks season
Summer holidays that involve fireworks celebrations can be enjoyable for us, but they can also be distressing and hazardous for pets. July 5 is the busiest day of the year at animal shelters because they take in pets that ran away in fright the night before. These pets are often found miles from their homes, disoriented and exhausted. If your […] The post Keep your pets safe during fireworks season first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Looking For Justice In The Cards
You won’t find these cards on a blackjack table in Vegas. They won’t be used in vying for a multimillion-dollar prize pool in the World Series of Poker. The games and the players won’t be covered by CBS Sports. But to the families of victims of countless crimes in the state of Florida, these cards are more valuable than any […] The post Looking For Justice In The Cards first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Community In The Know
Reminder: Fireworks impact nesting sea turtles Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources reminds beach patrons that fireworks are a source of artificial light and will cause sea turtle hatchlings to disorient, leading to adult and hatchling injury and death. Activities disruptive to marine turtles are prohibited according to Section 3-5-302. The following activities are prohibited on the beach from sunset […] The post Community In The Know first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Local teen to represent Port Charlotte in state pageant
Local teen Aquinnah Mongillo brings glamour and generosity to the community, one rhinestone at a time. The 18-yearold will proudly be on stage representing Port Charlotte in the upcoming Miss Florida Teen USA Pageant. “This is my first-ever pageant, and I am not nervous at all. I am just excited!” said Mongillo. “I cannot wait to get on the stage! […] The post Local teen to represent Port Charlotte in state pageant first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The Ten Commandments (of Yogi Berra)
Let me share several things that became clear to me in recent days after leaders in the great state of Louisiana ordered all public schools and universities to post the Ten Commandments in “large, easily readable font” in every classroom. For one thing, Gov. Jeff Landry missed a significant opportunity, one I don’t want Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to let […] The post The Ten Commandments (of Yogi Berra) first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Enhancing Water Safety
Drowning deaths are increasing in the United States for the first time in decades, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. Florida has the dubious distinction of being No. 1 in drownings among children ages 1-4, and the state is fourth in the country overall for drownings among all ages. Drowning already kills more children ages […] The post Enhancing Water Safety first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Finding the “magic on the water and music in the air”
Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. Those lyrics and accompanying melody of my good friend and amazing singer/ songwriter, the late Jim Morris, always come to mind as I head out onto the waters in our area of Southwest Florida. In fact, the songs of this […] The post Finding the “magic on the water and music in the air” first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Pets of the Week
To adopt or foster a pet EARS is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at 500 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood. See www.earsanimalrescue.com or call 941-681-3877 for the shelter, or 941-460-6757 for the thrift store. All donations go to help the EARS animals. Volunteers and donations are always needed. To adopt or foster a pet These pets are available for adoption […] The post Pets of the Week first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
DeSantis highlights investments in conservation issues
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently highlighted Florida’s investments in coral reef protection and announced enhancements to the 2024 Lionfish Challenge and 2024 Lobster Mini-Season. Through the FY 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget, the governor invested a historic $57 million for coral reef restoration and coastal protection, bringing the total investment in these efforts in the governor’s second term to over […] The post DeSantis highlights investments in conservation issues first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Blue-Green Algae Alert for Caloosahatchee River
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOHLee) has issued a caution regarding the presence of blue-green algae at Caloosahatchee River—Alacante Canal North. Water samples taken on June 19, prompted this warning. The public is advised to be cautious in and around this area, as blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Water sample testing is currently ongoing, […] The post Blue-Green Algae Alert for Caloosahatchee River first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Florida’s largest property insurer proposes double-digit rate hikes
While saying Florida’s insurance market is improving, the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. board of governors backed a proposal that would lead to customers across the state seeing double-digit rate increases in 2025. The proposal, in part, would lead to an average 13.5% rate increase for the most-common type of Citizens policy, known as homeowners’ “multi-peril” coverage. Condominium-unit owners would see […] The post Florida’s largest property insurer proposes double-digit rate hikes first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Beat the heat: age in place safely this summer
Summer is in full swing in Southwest Florida, and with temperatures rising into the 90s, it’s an especially important time for seniors to be cautious, as exposure to extreme heat can lead to heat-related illness. Senior Choice at Home, a life plan at-home program for healthy, independent seniors who prefer to age in place, has compiled safety tips for Florida […] The post Beat the heat: age in place safely this summer first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Did you adopt anybody?
All of us need to be adopted. And we need to do some adopting. I’ve learned this after being offered the lesson a number of times in letters responding to my bloviating commentary. The light finally dawned. I figure it’s so important that even St. Peter, deciding who gets past him and who doesn’t in the long line at the […] The post Did you adopt anybody? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Girls on the Run offers more than just exercise
As the world marches (or runs) on, one program is not just about lacing up sneakers. It’s a journey of self-discovery and resilience — and it’s a whole lot of fun. With every passing mile, Girls on The Run continues to leave inspiration in its wake. As more and more girls across the nation lace up their shoes and hit […] The post Girls on the Run offers more than just exercise first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Fishing For The Future
Any fishing story that has roots in the 21st century should start with numbers — not just the measurements of a fish or quantity of a fish population, but numbers of people. There are more than 8 billion in the world, about 342 million in the United States, and almost 23 million in Florida, many of whom like to catch […] The post Fishing For The Future first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
New educational programs will help meet Southwest Florida’s health demands
Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) School of Health Professions will soon launch three new programs at the FSW Charlotte Campus in Punta Gorda. These programs are tailored to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the healthcare industry. FSW’s College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Medical Assisting Specialist is a three-semester college credit certificate embedded within the AS, Advanced Medical […] The post New educational programs will help meet Southwest Florida’s health demands first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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