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Cool Schools
The latest and greatest has been put into the area’s newest schools. From a campus–like design, to partnerships with a top university, to technology for the future, these schools are embracing elements from teacher and student wish lists. Aubrey Rogers High School in Collier County is the newest school, opening just this school year. It was designed more like a university […] The post Cool Schools first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Pets of the WEEK
• These pets are available for adoption at the Suncoast Humane Society, 6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood. To learn about adoption hours and adoptable pets, visit www.humane.org. EARS is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday Saturday at 500 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood. Visit www.earsanimalrescue.com, or call 941-681-3877 for the shelter or 941-460-6757 for the thrift store. All donations go to […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
What’s your dog IQ?
1. What’s the largest litter of puppies ever born to a domestic dog? a. 17 b. 24 c. 19 d. 12 2. A dog whose coat is any color or pattern plus white spotting is said to be what? a. Irish spotted b. Bicolor c. Flashy d. Tuxedo 3. True or false: Dogs with droopy ears have more ear infections […] The post What’s your dog IQ? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Wellen Park hosts half marathon and 5K
Calling all Southwest Florida runners and walkers: Wellen Park will host its second annual half marathon and 5K, presented by Hotwire Communications, on Saturday, March 16. The 13.1-mile course is certified by USA Track & Field. Both races start and finish at Solis Hall in Downtown Wellen, with an awards ceremony to recognize male and female winners in the following […] The post Wellen Park hosts half marathon and 5K first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
New laws in the new year
Several changes in state laws will take hold as 2024 begins, from an expansion of the state’s “move over” traffic law to stricter rules involving investments in Iran. Lawmakers during the 2023 regular legislative session and during special sessions approved five laws that will take effect in January. But the arrival of 2024 also will bring other changes, from new […] The post New laws in the new year first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The stars
I now own a telescope so potent you can see a pimple on the nose of the man-in-the-moon. It’s a gift from my youngest son, Nash. People usually point telescopes at the night sky. Then they offer a few breathtaking exclamations and even quantify an object by distance, size and age. After that, they tend to leave it be. Unlike […] The post The stars first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Capiga named managing editor
Fort Myers Florida Weekly Editor Molly Capiga has been named managing editor, overseeing the company’s nine newspapers throughout the state. Capiga, who was a producer at WINK-TV for 15 years, joined the newspaper in September. Managing Editor Betty Wells, whose tenure at Florida Weekly began in 2010 when she launched the company’s Palm Beach edition, retired Dec. 29. In addition […] The post Capiga named managing editor first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
ROAD RAGE
They punch. They kick. They pull hair. Sometimes times they spit. It sounds like tactics combatants would use in the ring when squaring off in a no-holds-barred World Wrestling Entertainment bout. But these are everyday people — maybe someone who lives in your own neighborhood — who have been caught up in an episode of road rage. Even worse, they may […] The post ROAD RAGE first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
2023 cancer breakthroughs offer promise for the future
With more than 100 different diseases collectively falling under the name of “cancer,” identifying promising new developments in treatment, detection and prevention is not a singular task. An even further differentiating factor? Each diagnosis can be as unique as the individual patient. Fortunately, with nearly one-fourth of the 21st century in the rear-view mirror, cancer research is going strong. Between […] The post 2023 cancer breakthroughs offer promise for the future first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
‘No spend January’: A challenge to save money
Have you heard of “No Spend January?” It’s simply a challenge where you only spend money on essentials, such as housing, groceries, car payments and so on. The nonessentials, such as getting your nails done, ordering a latte and going out to eat are all things you would skip. After all the consumerism in December, “No Spend January” is a […] The post ‘No spend January’: A challenge to save money first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The key to New Year’s resolutions? Moderation!
[Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives.] New Year’s resolutions are made because we all feel the need to break a habit, lose weight or improve our lives in another way. Resolutions that don’t have the basis or the passion to be completed are useless. In […] The post The key to New Year’s resolutions? Moderation! first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Holiday gift bags bring smiles to seniors
Senior Friendship Centers handed out holiday cheer to seniors throughout Charlotte and Desoto counties. Workers delivered more than 250 holiday gift bags. The bags contain necessities like shampoo, laundry detergent, blankets and toothpaste. Senior Friendship Centers’ nutrition program – which provides meal deliveries to homebound seniors – started in 2017 to address the challenges older adults face. “Many seniors live […] The post Holiday gift bags bring smiles to seniors first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
‘Florida snow’ a delightful lawn ornament, or frightful pest?
Those little white flowers that cover lawns maybe the closest thing Southwest Florida gets to “snow” cover. Are they weeds or a plant to cherish this time of year? When it comes to lawn groundcover plants, Florida snow, scientifically known as Richardia grandiflora, is controversial. With its unique characteristics, this nonnative species has garnered both praise and criticism from gardeners […] The post ‘Florida snow’ a delightful lawn ornament, or frightful pest? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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