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Summer fun sales tax break
Many summer activities will be a little more enjoyable thanks to a break in sales tax. The Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday will take place the entire month of July and will make items such as fishing supplies, outdoor recreation equipment, admissions to state parks and museums sales tax-free. Additionally, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida State Parks will offer […] The post Summer fun sales tax break first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Community In The Know
Pickleball players invited to compete in Sunshine State Games Calling all pickleball players! Charlotte County is hosting the 45th Annual Sunshine State Games. Registration is open for you to participate. With the traditional Sunshine State Games month of June on the horizon, it’s time to register for the Pickleball Championships at the 45th Annual Sunshine State Games. A total of […] The post Community In The Know first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The fungus among us
Bacteria and viruses are well-known causes of illness. But did you know certain fungi can also make you sick? Most fungi are harmless to people. We even eat some, like mushrooms. But some fungi can cause skin problems, lung infections and other diseases. Fungi typically live in soil and on plants. But they can also thrive indoors. They can float […] The post The fungus among us 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.
Passion for Painting Dogs
I have a passion for dog portraiture and sporting art, so when I saw that an exhibit by modern animal portrait and sporting art master Joseph Sulkowski was at the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Georgia, I wasn’t disappointed. The exhibit, called Apokalupsis — a Greek word meaning “to lay bare” or “to uncover” — was everything I could […] The post Passion for Painting Dogs first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Shorebirds find homes on rooftops
Shorebirds and seabirds typically nest directly on beaches along Florida’s coasts but as shorelines get busier, species such as black skimmers, least terns, roseate terns and American oystercatchers increasingly use gravel rooftops to nest and raise chicks. Shorebird and seabird nesting season takes place in Florida between Feb. 15 and Sept.1, varying by region and county. Most rooftop nesting occurs […] The post Shorebirds find homes on rooftops first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Submissions to Conservation Foundation’s Summer Photo Contest close May 31
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast has announced the return of their virtual Summer Photo Contest. Entering its fifth year, this annual event invites photographers of all ages and experience levels to share their original work showcasing the natural beauty of the Sunshine State. As in years past, the exhibition will be entirely virtual with website and Facebook displays. Works […] The post Submissions to Conservation Foundation’s Summer Photo Contest close May 31 first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Remembering May: The center of the bright day
Here’s the deep golden noon hour come to rest on our place like a sleeping cat, long light and short shadows, ambers, greens and aging browns touching fungal splashes of palm-sized color (creams and pinks and raspberries) that patch the scaly ancient bark on oaken arms flung out high above the house — all gathered in motionless repose. Trees whose […] The post Remembering May: The center of the bright day first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
PCHS Naval JROTC gets honors
Port Charlotte High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) recently held its annual awards ceremony, honoring the dedication and achievements of its cadets. This year’s ceremony, which took place on May 1 at Port Charlotte High School, marked a significant milestone for Pirate Company, the school’s NJROTC unit. Pirate Company was recognized as the Most Improved Unit in […] The post PCHS Naval JROTC gets honors first appeared on Charlotte County 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 Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Costly Condo Concerns
For condominium owners or buyers in Florida, it was a one-two punch, a vicious combination that nevertheless failed to put the market down and out, despite gloomy recent news reports describing a slumping condo market, Realtors and analysts say. Although sales were reported down earlier this year by 6.8% from the same time last year, “the entire housing market has […] The post Costly Condo Concerns first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
South Port Square named among the best
South Port Square has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2024 Best Independent Living community. The trusted, data-backed ratings of the best senior living communities across the United States assist older adults and their loved ones in choosing the right community for them. For its 2024 Best Senior Living ratings (health.usnews.com/best-senior-living), U.S. News rated nearly 3,500 […] The post South Port Square named among the best 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.
Lemur Love
If you’ve ever watched a nature documentary featuring lemurs — or the animated feature “Madagascar,” with characters King Julien, Maurice and Mort — you have probably fallen in love with the fascinating primates. But lemurs are in trouble. They are the most endangered group of terrestrial mammals in the world, with 98% of lemur species considered endangered or critically endangered […] The post Lemur Love first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Community In The Know
Mental Health Awareness Month calendar available May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so Charlotte County Community Services has developed an interactive Mental Health Awareness Month activity calendar that encourages county residents and visitors to “Get Up, Get Out and Get Active.” According to National Recreation and Park Association, 93% of U.S. adults say that activities offered by local park and […] The post Community In The Know first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Students may compete in video game sports
The Florida High School Athletic Association could potentially sanction competitive video gaming, or esports, as an official sport, amid growing interest from member schools. The FHSAA Board of Directors held a discussion about esports during a meeting in Gainesville Monday, with talks focusing on the share of Florida schools that would be interested in offering programs if the games are […] The post Students may compete in video game sports first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
From table to reef: installing a vertical oyster garden
With a sullen gray sky overhead and the prior night’s rain puddles pooled on the ground, a team of oyster farmers walked down the Laishley Marina dock with their “babies.” It was 9:30 a.m. Earth Day, April 22. The team was from the nonprofit Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC). Cleaned and stored at the city water treatment facility near Washington […] The post From table to reef: installing a vertical oyster garden first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The best life
I come from a long line of preachers and teachers — the kind who like to tell you what’s best for you. Another way of putting it: They’re often hypocrites. Hypocrites are an essential part of our world — every parent ought to be one, at least when necessary — because they’re willing to instruct us in our better interests […] The post The best life first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
This ‘bat girl’ champions area’s flying friends
Krysta Fowler might seem like an ordinary, mild-mannered high school student. But she’s really a superhero. At least, to bats. She doesn’t have to slide down a pole into a cave to don a costume. She doesn’t even have a costume, except for her Girl Scout uniform, which is embellished with just about every badge she could earn. But to […] The post This ‘bat girl’ champions area’s flying friends first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Best of 2024: The Flamingo Awards
Welcome to Florida Weekly’s Best special section In our Best special section which we call The Flamingos, we highlight the wackiest and the most wondrous, the sublime and the ridiculous — the things that add up to make South Florida among the most interesting places to survive and thrive. Many “best of ” publications are filled solely with content that’s […] The post Best of 2024: The Flamingo Awards first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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