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Water Wars
People who look out for Florida’s single most essential treasure — not the sunshine, but our water — didn’t traditionally have to be masters of the good simile or navigators of the body politic. But that’s changed. “It’s like trying to take the cream out of the coffee. It’s a lot less expensive not to add the cream in the […] The post Water Wars first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Clearing the air about airborne viruses
Nobody likes being sick with a virus. It can feel even worse if you get your loved ones sick, too. But you can keep your family healthier by learning ways to prevent viruses from spreading. Some viruses, like other germs, can live on surfaces. You become infected when you touch them and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. But […] The post Clearing the air about airborne viruses first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Pets of the WEEK
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. These pets are available for adoption at the Suncoast Humane Society, 6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood. All adoptable […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Choosing food; healthy meatless treats for pets
Tara Baxter and her wife, Heidi, eat a vegan diet, and it was important for them that their pets be vegan, too. They live with senior bunny Emmeline, a New Zealand white rabbit. Like them, Emmeline eats out of the produce aisle. People who follow vegetarian or vegan diets usually do so for reasons of health, ethical concerns about livestock […] The post Choosing food; healthy meatless treats for pets first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Surprised by thieves that were raiding our boat
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. My wife, Nancy, and I had just left Cabbage Key and were in our dinghy heading back to Punta Blanco. The air was cool, still and very clear. Overhead we could see many stars and constellations. The unmistakable three […] The post Surprised by thieves that were raiding our boat first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Theater holds solemn Holocaust ‘Remember’ ceremony
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, The Laboratory Theater of Florida is holding a community event called “Remember” at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29. This program is designed to share the feelings and experiences of the victims who lost their lives, their families and trust in humanity. Guests will have the opportunity for a deeper awareness of the importance […] The post Theater holds solemn Holocaust ‘Remember’ ceremony first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Gaming money could pay to protect Florida’s wildlife and waterways
Legislative leaders pitched the use of gambling money to help pay for further expansion of a state wildlife corridor and other environmental projects as they kicked off the 2024 legislative session. “Using these new revenues to acquire and manage conservation lands and invest in our clean water infrastructure will be a phenomenal return on investment for our state,” said Senate […] The post Gaming money could pay to protect Florida’s wildlife and waterways first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Tax help is here in Southwest Florida
Tax Season officially opens on Jan. 22 and the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades free tax filing assistance program is ready to help people keep more of their hard-earned money. The United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides no-cost federal tax filing services at more than 25 convenient locations. This year, the program expands its reach […] The post Tax help is here in Southwest Florida first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Making biscuits
On the morning my son made biscuits from scratch, first freezing butter the night before to grate into self-rising flour and buttermilk in the one-for-all and all-for-one family mixing bowl home to cooking from Asia, India, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, the Americas, the American South, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and the farming and cattle-ranching cultures of Kansas and […] The post Making biscuits first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
World-class pickleball
We’re hearing the distinctive thud of paddles meeting plastic balls more than ever these days. USA Pickleball reports that 1,500-plus new pickleball locations were added to their database in 2022 and the total number of players has grown an average of 11.5% annually in the last five years. Our area is a major contributor to this trend, and while the […] The post World-class pickleball first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Top Writers Compete
If you show them the photos, they will write. That simple principle started the Florida Weekly Writing Challenge back in 2010. And it recently carried the popular contest through its 13th year. If you are unfamiliar with our Writing Challenge, here are the basics about how it worked in 2023: Every two weeks this fall, the paper published three photos […] The post Top Writers Compete first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Speakers share medical breakthroughs and discoveries
Shell Point will host a free lecture series that explores several of this year’s biggest medical topics. The Legacy Foundation of Shell Point announced the lineup for Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries 2024. The series of six educational presentations features prominent local and national experts in the fields of urology, Parkinson’s disease, cardiology, oncology and more. The free presentations are open […] The post Speakers share medical breakthroughs and discoveries first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Get the most out of your senior living tour
Making an informed decision is the best practice for many journeys in life. When touring a community, no exceptions should be made when it comes to asking all the right questions. It’s important to have all possible answers as you prepare to make the transition into senior living, and to learn as much as possible about your potential future home. […] The post Get the most out of your senior living tour first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
A shy backyard dog is learning a new life
After Brent and Katherine Williams bought the house next door to them to have as an occasional guesthouse, they discovered that the seller, who was moving out of state, planned to take his 11-year-old backyard dog, Chance, to the shelter. “We’ll take him, too,” said the Williamses, who live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Now Chance, renamed Champ, lives in their […] The post A shy backyard dog is learning a new life first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
History Center’s annual Southern Supper honors notable figures from Punta Gorda’s past
Distinguished Punta Gordans who made significant contributions to the city — along with a business, a church and a veteran from the community who lost his life while serving in the military — are to be honored at the Punta Gorda History Center’s eighth annual Southern Supper. The History Center announced the following honorees: Dr. Braxton Blount came to Punta […] The post History Center’s annual Southern Supper honors notable figures from Punta Gorda’s past first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Community In The Know
Charlotte County to host USA BMX national qualifier Hundreds of racers ages 3-65 will gather Jan. 12-14 at the Charlotte BMX track in Punta Gorda’s Carmalita Park for the USA BMX Citrus Nationals. An estimated 600 riders in all age groups from across the United States are anticipated to participate in this year’s competition. About 2,000 family members will accompany […] The post Community In The Know first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The best way to spend a winter morning is on the water
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. Nancy and I headed out into the fog from our dock on the Peace River. Our 25-foot Panga boat is a shallow draft, easy riding vessel made for skinny water and to be beached on the shore. It is […] The post The best way to spend a winter morning is on the water first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Going to the dogs
Some people think of politicians as no better than dogs. But not people who own dogs. They generally recognize that dogs are an advanced species and should never be compared to politicians, anymore than dolphins should be compared to catfish or lions to house cats. More than other creatures, dogs can humanize people, even civilize them, requiring their owners to […] The post Going to the dogs first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
C.A.R.E. Ball sets ambitious goal to continue services to abuse and rape victims
For more than 40 years now, one Charlotte County organization has stood firm against the darkness of abuse, providing a lifeline for those grappling with the harrowing aftermath of violence. In a world where compassion meets courage, the Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies (C.A.R.E.) has positioned itself as a safe haven — offering not only solace, but also vital […] The post C.A.R.E. Ball sets ambitious goal to continue services to abuse and rape victims first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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