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Community In The Know
County warns about EMS billing scam Charlotte County cautions residents against providing credit card, bank or other personal information to callers claiming to represent EMS billing or other county departments. A resident recently alerted the county’s Fire & EMS headquarters, stating they were contacted via phone by a party claiming to have an EMS billing refund due to overpayment and […] The post Community In The Know first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Manatee status may spur lawsuit
Supporters of bolstering protections for manatees notified the federal government they are preparing to file a lawsuit over delays in determining whether manatees should be classified as an endangered species. The notice stems from a petition that four organizations and an individual filed in November 2022 asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reclassify manatees from a threatened species […] The post Manatee status may spur lawsuit first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The write-in candidate
As New Year’s Day arrived this year, the population of the United States had jumped by almost 1.76 million in just 12 months, giving us — get ready for this number — 335,893,238 Americans, according to the United States Census Bureau. Which is embarrassing. If we’d tried a little harder, we could have pushed the final numbers up to a […] The post The write-in candidate first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Solar eclipse to put on a celestial show
In the middle of the day on April 8, parts of the United States will plunge in total darkness. A total solar eclipse will move across 14 states. While Florida won’t be in the most spectacular path, part of the moon’s shadow will cover the sun. That means Floridians can participate in some of the spectacle, but still need to […] The post Solar eclipse to put on a celestial show first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
BOWLING CHANGES LANES
Bowland Beacon in Collier County is about to hit the gutter. The last balls will roll down the alley on Aug. 17. The facility, which opened in 1958, has been sold to Waterside Hotel Dev LLC for $8 million. For bowling enthusiasts, the demise of traditional bowling alleys, and the rise of bowling entertainment centers, is part of a nationwide […] The post BOWLING CHANGES LANES first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Learn how to better manage chronic pain
Would you like to learn how manage conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, headaches and more? Lee Health’s “It’s All About You,” Chronic Pain Self-Management Program” a Self-Management Resource Program with the SMRC is offering a research based Chronic Pain Self-Management program for the community. The workshop is free and meets weekly for six weeks. Information presented in the […] The post Learn how to better manage chronic pain first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Tips for successful overseas travel with pets
Whether you’re moving to a new country or simply visiting for a few weeks or months, taking a pet along requires planning and patience. Quarantine is rarely required, not even in the United Kingdom, but mandatory vaccinations, parasite treatment and paperwork are musts. It’s also important to be aware of travel requirements to certain countries. For instance, animals can’t travel […] The post Tips for successful overseas travel with pets first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Red Cross honors community heroes
March is Red Cross Month and the organization says it is honoring local community heroes who help ensure their neighbors never face crises alone. Red Cross Month is a national tradition that began in March 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation — and each U.S. president has followed ever since. Locally, the celebration […] The post Red Cross honors community heroes first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Grill Girls
Let’s get fired up, girls! Grilling isn’t just for the men. Women are lighting up the cooker for a perfect sear. Charlotte County resident Robyn Lindars launched the brand “Grill Girl” in 2008 and is now handing the tongs to the women of Southwest Florida. “I have about 10 grills in my backyard,” laughed Lindars. “I began these clinics in […] The post Grill Girls first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Colon cancer
Colon cancer, a type of colorectal cancer, accounts for 10% of all cancer cases. In the United States, it is the third most common cancer in both men and women. Data published in a cancer statistics journal and shared in a recent report released by the American Cancer Society shows that the proportion of colorectal cancer cases among adults younger […] The post Colon cancer 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. […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The headlines
There’s a lot of unnecessary complaining nowadays about “the media,” about misrepresentations and non-creditable information, about the decline of American society as traditional reporting on local issues, local leaders, local events and local conditions disappears with disappearing community newspapers. But none of it need be true, even though traditional community newspapers printed in ink or delivered in digital formats, either […] The post The headlines first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
What lies beneath: Does Punta Gorda Isles hide a deep, dark secret?
[ Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives.] There have been several thoughts as to the building and location of a community like Punta Gorda Isles. Opinions have varied as to why anyone would want to live in what was then a wet, muddy, mosquito infested […] The post What lies beneath: Does Punta Gorda Isles hide a deep, dark secret? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Struggle To Survive
The gentle manatee is continuing to navigate rough waters in the sea mammals’ struggle to survive and thrive. While the situation has improved for the threatened animal since the horrific die-off of 1,100 manatees in 2021, the population is far from stable. In 2022, deaths dropped to 800, while 555 deaths were recorded in 2023. So far in the first […] The post Struggle To Survive first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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