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Take heart murmurs seriously
Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, a murmur sounds like a humming sound, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of […] The post Take heart murmurs seriously 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.
‘Paws’-ing Pain
Jojo was only 8 years old, but she was acting like an old dog. The Labrador mix didn’t play with her balls anymore, and she could no longer enjoy long walks. She was overweight and had a dry, dull coat. Her family assumed that her condition was a normal part of canine aging, but fortunately for Jojo, they had just […] The post ‘Paws’-ing Pain first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
If you’re cold, they’re cold — but they don’t need jackets
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. Winter isn’t quite over, and — just as we humans all put on our coats and long pants when temperatures dip — animals, birds and reptiles have their own natural ways of keeping warm. Here in Florida, animals do […] The post If you’re cold, they’re cold — but they don’t need jackets first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Crews Bank offering free estate-planning seminars
Christine Hause, vice president and senior wealth strategist, and Kerry Hunter, wealth strategist, have scheduled free estate-planning seminars in several Crews Bank & Trust locations this spring. Hause and Hunter, members of the bank’s Trust and Wealth Management Services Division, will present vital information on the topics from a trust officer’s point of view. The topics, dates, times and locations […] The post Crews Bank offering free estate-planning seminars first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Beer in the Bushes is back
For the first time since Ian struck, Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation’s Beer in the Bushes is back on. It will take place at the newly restored SCCF headquarters on San-Cap Road on Saturday, March 30. “It feels really good to be sharing our new HQ with the Beer in the Bushes revelers,” said SCCF Events Manager Jeff Siwicke. “Coming together […] The post Beer in the Bushes is back first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Community In The Know
Educational presentations for seniors set Charlotte County Community Services is offering low-cost educational and informative presentations for seniors this spring. Presentations will be held at Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte. All presentations are $3, and registration is required. To register for a presentation, call 941-627-1074. Free transportation is provided through Charlotte County Transit Service […] The post Community In The Know first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Good fathers and sons
According to the United States Census Bureau, 49.2% of nearly 23 million resident Floridians are men. Florida men. That means about 11,270,000 C-Yers — the chromosome Y crowd — have been tagged with the title “Florida Man.” You probably know what that popularization means, but if not, let me share some past headlines. “Florida man gets tired of waiting at […] The post Good fathers and sons first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Recreational harvest of snook for Florida’s west coast opens March 1
Snook has long been a popular sportfish in Florida and its harvest has been regulated since the mid-1950s. In 1985, snook were considered severely depleted and conservative management strategies were suggested to minimize harvest and increase the chances of snook recovering. Over the decades, regulations were adopted to prohibit commercial harvest or sale of snook, implement the “snook stamp” requirement, […] The post Recreational harvest of snook for Florida’s west coast opens March 1 first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Concierge Doctors
Concierge doctors used to be a luxury for the ultra-rich. Now it’s become a commonly seen way of health care. More and more doctors are switching to this type of medicine, giving some people a more personalized experience while sending others scurrying to find a new physician. Patients pay a yearly fee ranging from $1,500 to $20,000 a year. In […] The post Concierge Doctors first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
ICU nurse at Fawcett Hospital receives DAISY Award
Jill McFarland, registered nurse in the intensive care unit at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, was recently recognized as a DAISY award recipient. The DAISY Award is a national recognition for extraordinary nurses who exemplify compassion toward patients and families. McFarland was nominated by a patient’s family member who said, “Jill cared for my mother effortlessly, always wearing a smile and […] The post ICU nurse at Fawcett Hospital receives DAISY Award first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Highway heroes at risk: Study examines fatal roadside worker crashes
Struck and killed — nearly four times more than reported. It’s the chilling reality for roadside assistance providers (RAPs), including tow truck drivers, mobile mechanics, emergency roadside technicians and safety service patrols who put themselves at risk every day to help others. A new study (you can find it online at aaafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/202401-AAAFTS-Roadside-Responder-Fatalities.pdf) from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety examined […] The post Highway heroes at risk: Study examines fatal roadside worker crashes 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.
Settling furry feuds
Disagreements between cats and dogs are a pop culture staple, but in reality, plenty of pets have interspecies friendships, sharing a bed or sofa, grooming each other and playing together. Even when animals aren’t BFFs, they often coexist comfortably, tolerating each other’s presence with little fuss. But conflict can bubble up any time people live with more than one animal […] The post Settling furry feuds first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Despite being about 100 in dog years, Charley is still keeping up with the Joneses
Fourteen years ago, Jerry Jones was working for the Missouri state government in Jefferson City when he received an email that would change his life. The message, which came from a work colleague who also volunteered at the Humane Society, said that a 6-year-old chiweenie (chihuahua/dachshund mix) dog needed a loving home. Jerry and his wife, Pam, were already partial […] The post Despite being about 100 in dog years, Charley is still keeping up with the Joneses first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Help rebuild Sanibel Sea School
Get your tickets to help the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation rebuild the Sanibel Sea School campus in time for summer campers. A part of the SCCF family since 2020, Sanibel Sea School fully embraces SCCF’s mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems. By attending Cause for the Campus on Saturday, March 2, you’ll join like-minded islanders who believe […] The post Help rebuild Sanibel Sea School first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
From birds to bees, new program lets families explore
Get a new look at nature when Wonder Garden launches a new monthly family program at its Bonita Springs attraction. Starting on Sunday, Feb. 25, the Wild World of Wonders Family Club will offer different topics on wildlife and the environment. The activities — from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month — are designed for […] The post From birds to bees, new program lets families explore first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Leaplings and other people
Every four years, something not quite inexplicable takes place that may or may not strongly affect your life. No, not a presidential election, although that happens to be not only every four years but the same year each time, and will almost certainly affect your life one way or another. This is something else again. Next week, the calendar will […] The post Leaplings and other people first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Shark bites consistent with recent trends, small spike in fatalities
There was an increase in the number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide and an uptick in fatalities in 2023 compared to the previous year. The University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File (ISAF), a scientific database of global shark attacks, confirmed 69 unprovoked bites in 2023. Although this is higher than the most recent five-year average of 63 attacks, the […] The post Shark bites consistent with recent trends, small spike in fatalities first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
PLAY BALL
The first big-league baseball team that came to Florida for spring training did so before airplanes and movies and the formation of the NHL, NFL and NBA. It was way before those sports leagues popped on the scene in the 20th century. It was 1888. A team called the Washington Nationals traveled about 700 miles south to Jacksonville. Those 19th […] The post PLAY BALL first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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