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Amazing auctioneer
Scott Robertson of Champion Fundraising Auctions (CFA) has achieved an extraordinary milestone by helping raise over $500 million for numerous charitable organizations nationwide. This accomplishment makes him among the few fundraising auctioneers to reach such heights. Robertson’s dedication to charitable auctions spans nearly three decades, where he has immersed himself in mastering the craft. Describing himself as a constant learner, […] The post Amazing auctioneer first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Fawcett Hospital names new chief nursing officer
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital has appointed Kristy Desfosses as its new chief nursing officer. She will provide strategic leadership for the hospital’s nursing department, manage clinical quality and patient safety and direct the recruitment, training and professional development of the hospital’s growing nursing staff. Desfosses has more than 20 years of clinical and nursing leadership experience, including driving effective strategies […] The post Fawcett Hospital names new chief nursing officer first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Can you become addicted to eating ultra-processed foods?
Eating healthy isn’t always easy. Expert recommended diets often emphasize fresh, whole foods and home-cooked meals. But that can be expensive and time-consuming. Highly processed foods are often cheap and convenient. But they also tend to be high in calories, added sugar, saturated fat and salt — and low in fiber. Scientists are starting to learn that highly processed foods […] The post Can you become addicted to eating ultra-processed foods? 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 […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Those doggone oldies
One of the unfortunate aspects of climate change is the loss of countless little icebergs, the unhallowed chunks just big enough for a seal or two or a polar bear, or an ancient Inuit to stretch out on and float away into the great gray ether of sea and sky, never to be seen again. That was once the native […] The post Those doggone oldies first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Maritime museum documents seagoing pets
Dogs and cats have accompanied sea voyagers since earliest times, as have other animals. Dogs helped to bring in nets, swim messages between boats and rescue people from water. Cats kept rats under control, thus protecting the food supply. Birds such as ravens were taken on Norse ships to serve as navigational aids because they were good at sensing land. […] The post Maritime museum documents seagoing pets first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Citizens Insurance changes head to Gov. DeSantis
Continuing efforts to shrink the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the Florida House gave final approval to a bill that could lead to at least some second homes moving from Citizens into the private insurance market. The House unanimously passed the bill (HB 1503), which was approved by the Senate on Wednesday. It is ready to go to Gov. Ron […] The post Citizens Insurance changes head to Gov. DeSantis first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Surprising beach find
Beachcombing is a fun way to spend time on our local shorelines. While most people are interested in unusual shells or intact sand dollars, other fascinating organisms will wash up in the wrack line as well. The wrack line is the high tide line where waves wash up and deposit debris. One of my favorites is the unassuming but surprisingly […] The post Surprising beach find first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Historic PG Woman’s Club gets new “old” look
Punta Gorda’s favorite dowager ager is about to get a new do — thanks to several grants and a renewed dedication on the part of the organization that manages the Punta Gorda Woman’s Club. Built in the 1920s, the building at 118 Sullivan St. reflects the Spanish architecture popular in that decade.de And both that style and mission are coming full […] The post Historic PG Woman’s Club gets new “old” look first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Community In The Know
St. Vincent de Paul offers charity Palm Sunday brunch at TT’s The public is cordially invited to attend an extraordinary event aimed at making a difference in the community. St. Vincent de Paul – Sacred Heart Conference of Punta Gorda has announced it will offer its Palm Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at TT’s Tiki […] The post Community In The Know first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
A proposed remedy for Florida’s doctor shortage
The Florida House gave final approval to a wide-ranging health care plan that supporters say will help prepare for future population growth and fuel innovation. With little discussion, the House voted 117-1 to pass two bills (SB 7016 and SB 7018) that have been priorities of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples. The Senate last month unanimously passed the bills, which […] The post A proposed remedy for Florida’s doctor shortage 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.
On the wing: traveling with birds
We don’t typically think of birds as travel buddies, but companionable parrots may enjoy going to work with you if pets are allowed (the late, great Larry was popular at both my office and my husband’s office), venturing to the beach or an outdoor restaurant perched on their person’s shoulder, or riding shotgun on a road trip. Gregarious Amazons, for […] The post On the wing: traveling with birds first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Splash into fun
Get ready for fast slides, floating in the lazy river and tons of fun. Cape Coral’s SunSplash Family Waterpark opens for the season on Saturday, March 9. The season will run through Dec. 1. After opening weekend, SunSplash will be open daily for spring break from March 15 to April 1. The park will then go to a Thursday to […] The post Splash into fun first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
TEAM Punta Gorda: The cycle continues
One day 136 years ago, a small group of determined residents walked 31 miles to the county seat to steal Punta Gorda away from its founder. Isaac Trabue, who named the town after himself, was a man for whom it was easy to develop an animus. He was a lawyer who liked to sue and a buyer who didn’t like […] The post TEAM Punta Gorda: The cycle continues first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Tread lightly
In any wild tangle of Florida swamp or marsh you can see the once upon a time, a confit landscape slow-cooked in its own fat juices over a century, a millennium, an era or an epoch of geologic time. Or you can see a way to survive and profit. Maybe both. On the Orange River in east Lee County, once […] The post Tread lightly first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
A day on the farm
A farm in North Fort Myers may look like a typical piece of land in the country, but workers there are learning how to feed the world. Now, ECHO is inviting people in Southwest Florida to come get their hands in the dirt for the annual Global Food and Farm Festival happening March 16-22. “ECHO has been around more than […] The post A day on the farm first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
A developer fires back
Joe Cameratta believes he and his Kingston development project are being victimized and vilified by the public — and he’s not shy about saying so. And all he and his development company, CAM7-Sub, LLC/Cameratta Companies LLC of Estero, were doing was following the rules of the state DEP wetlands permitting process, he said. Cameratta, who feels he is being treated […] The post A developer fires back first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
To Proctect and Preserve?
Development projects throughout Florida are stopped in their tracks — and it’s all because of recent federal ruling concerning permitting of construction in environmentally sensitive wetlands. The ruling, in response to a federal lawsuit, said permitting for those projects must come from the Army Corp of Engineers, not the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The U.S. District Court in Washington, […] The post To Proctect and Preserve? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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