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Be a light that guides others by living a simple life
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. When I earned the privilege of becoming a United States Marine back in 1969, I heard Marines greet each other with “Semper Fi,” short for “Semper Fidelis” — “Always Faithful” — the Marine Corps motto. Of course, being an […] The post Be a light that guides others by living a simple life first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
History Channel’s ‘American Pickers’ coming to Florida in January
The “American Pickers” TV show is returning to Florida in January in search of hidden treasures and rare and historical items. “We are heading to the Sunshine State and breaking away from the winter,” according to an Oct. 2 post on the show’s Facebook page. The History Channel show’s stars — Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby and Robbie Wolfe — will […] The post History Channel’s ‘American Pickers’ coming to Florida in January first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Readers respond
Good morning Roger: Your column this week, “Plague of Locusts”, was too funny and on point as usual. We could no doubt come up with a few more recommendations for drivers, restaurants and the postal service, too! regards, Rick Hello Roger, Just wanted to let you know that I loved reading your Commentary in the Sept. 28 Florida Weekly (“Man […] The post Readers respond first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Environmental Conservancy battles to preserve natural habitats
Barbara Lockhart can remember a time when places like Price and Sumter boulevards in North Port were the hinterlands. “All those slash pine trees used to go to the road,” Lockhart said, pointing, as she passes a 61-acre area on Sumter that is being cleared for a housing development. The majority of pines still stand, but Lockhart is not optimistic […] The post Environmental Conservancy battles to preserve natural habitats first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Illegal Harvest
Bubba (just Bubba, thank you very much), shirtless beneath a white cowboy hat, and stepdaughter Summer, were willing and tough, which is what it takes to harvest the prolific berries from the native saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) in the furnace hot August-September season. Icon of the Florida scrub, the wild tangle of long saw-tooth leaves and wrist-thick roots in scrub […] The post Illegal Harvest first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
What to expect for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 respiratory season
Influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all part of the seasonal respiratory virus lineup. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the upcoming fall and winter are expected to have a similar number of hospitalizations for respiratory diseases as last year. However, they say it’s important to note that these hospitalization numbers are higher than […] The post What to expect for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 respiratory season first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Thyroid cancer treatable, but know the risks and early symptoms
Nearly 44,000 new cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and more than 2,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, […] The post Thyroid cancer treatable, but know the risks and early symptoms first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Pets of the WEEK
These animals are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, 3519 Drance St., Port Charlotte. All animals are microchipped, neutered and current with their shots. We are open by appointments only. All of our adoptable pets are on the AWL website (www.awlshelter.org). If you see a pet that you would like to meet, call to make an appointment. We […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Tips to help you and your pet stay safe for Halloween
If you love dressing up, getting scared and eating candy, Halloween is probably your favorite holiday. But your pet may not share your love for the spooky season. To make sure they join you in having a frightfully delightful time — without a scary trip to the veterinary ER — experts have weighed in on Halloween hazards and how to […] The post Tips to help you and your pet stay safe for Halloween first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Sheriff’s Office offers Halloween ‘Cops and Goblins’ event
The Charlotte County Sheriff ’s Office will be helping local children celebrate Halloween with its “Cops and Goblins” program. From 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, deputies and staff will haunt the Port Charlotte Town Center mall’s food court and parking lot at 1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. There will be candy, vehicles on display, food trucks and games […] The post Sheriff’s Office offers Halloween ‘Cops and Goblins’ event first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Animal Welfare League, BISSELL Pet Foundation team up to “Empty the Shelters”
With animal shelters across the nation facing an overcrowding crisis, thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances. Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County is partnering with BISSELL Pet Foundation — a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness — for its Fall National “Empty the Shelters.” Through Oct. 15, BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor […] The post Animal Welfare League, BISSELL Pet Foundation team up to “Empty the Shelters” first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Community In The Know
Sheriff’s Office sponsors blood drive The Charlotte County Sheriff ’s Office is sponsoring the “Faith & Blue” Blood Drive for SunCoast Blood Centers from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Edgewater Church, 19190 Cochran Blvd., Port Charlotte. CCSO will be providing information about its Take Me Home and DNA Scent Kit programs. For more information, call Tammy Wilkie, community […] The post Community In The Know first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Plague of locusts
Let’s say you’re sitting in the shiny front office of a medical practice, where you arrived 10 minutes ahead of your scheduled appointment in a naïve and foolish optimism that defies years of contrary experience. “What if today,” you think unrealistically to yourself, “a miracle occurs and they call for me at the appointed time?” Your doctor works with several […] The post Plague of locusts first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Charlotte County launches Florida Skunk Ape search
Cryptid hunters, unite! “Get Up, Get Out, and Get Active” is the slogan of Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources. And the way they are encouraging residents to do that this fall is with something decidedly … unnatural. The Land Management team is actively searching in West County parks for the Florida Skunk Ape, which is wanted in connection to […] The post Charlotte County launches Florida Skunk Ape search first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Hope for The Present and Future
Unraveling the mysteries of the human genome and the ability for scientists to peer inside the very core of cancer at the molecular level are driving rapid advancements in treating breast cancer — light years ahead of those used only a decade ago. For Alexander Glick, M.D., and other local medical oncologists, the ever-expanding body of research and knowledge of […] The post Hope for The Present and Future first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
‘Urban renewal by God’
We know what happened — we know it in lives lost, in unparalleled property damage from Naples to Port Charlotte and especially on the barrier islands, and we know it in the unmatched economic cost to too many of the region’s 1.3 million residents hit with the most devastating storm to assault Florida since before the Great Depression, or ever, […] The post ‘Urban renewal by God’ first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Free autism screening set for kids
Early diagnosis for children on the autism spectrum can make a vast difference for families. That is why 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 ASD screening is conducted by the Golisano Children’s […] The post Free autism screening set for kids first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Recovery is a tough road; body, mind, spirit need to be treated
September is National Recovery Month, an observance that promotes the latest treatments for substance use disorders, recognizes the strong and proud recovery community, and celebrates the healthcare clinicians and community members who make recovery from addiction possible. People from all walks of life can find themselves struggling with substance use. Denise Torres, M.D., MPH, an addiction medicine physician with Lee […] The post Recovery is a tough road; body, mind, spirit need to be treated first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Is erythritol a safe and healthy sugar substitute?
Sugar is one of those ingredients that always seems to be in the news. Eating and drinking too much sugar can negatively affect one’s health. Sugar found naturally in food, such as whole fruits, is not associated with increased health issues. But added sugar has been shown to contribute to dental cavities and is associated with multiple chronic diseases such […] The post Is erythritol a safe and healthy sugar substitute? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Pets of the WEEK
These animals are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, 3519 Drance St., Port Charlotte. All animals are microchipped, neutered and current with their shots. We are open by appointments only. All of our adoptable pets are on the AWL website (www.awlshelter.org). If you see a pet that you would like to meet, call to make an appointment. We […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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