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Hog Wild
Move over, Burmese pythons. The dubious honor of most invasive wildlife species in Florida might belong to a porcine competitor. They have bristly hair … sharp, white tusks … may grow to 5 or 6 feet in length and weigh more than 250 pounds. And they’re hungry. More than 500,000 wild hogs roam across the state, pretty much at will, […] The post Hog Wild first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Blood donations vital in fight against cancer
From research to diagnostics to treatment, the modern battle against cancer looks vastly different than it did 50 years ago. Despite those myriad advances, there remains one essential component to most cancer treatments that can’t be recreated in a lab or replicated by a pharmacist: blood. With approximately six blood products needed every minute to treat a cancer patient, about […] The post Blood donations vital in fight against 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. All adoptable […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Toys can set the stage for future careers with animals
Who doesn’t remember asking or being asked “What do you want to be when you grow up?” For kids who love animals, the answers might be veterinarian or veterinary nurse, horse or dog trainer, K-9 handler or pet groomer. Whatever their dreams, play is the first step toward making them reality. Educational philosophers from Maria Montessori to Jean Piaget have […] The post Toys can set the stage for future careers with animals first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Dates set for recreational harvest of snook in Florida’s various management regions
The recreational harvest of snook in the Northeast, Indian River Lagoon and Southeast management regions will open Feb. 1, and remain open through May 31. This includes all Florida state and inland waters as well as adjacent federal waters within each management region. These regions and regulations are part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) holistic management […] The post Dates set for recreational harvest of snook in Florida’s various management regions first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Fishing the flats
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. Here in Southwest Florida, we are lucky enough to have hundreds of square miles of skinny water — “flats,” as they are referred to by fisherfolk. The flats are anyplace where there is very shallow water over an extensive […] The post Fishing the flats first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Tourism Event Development Program accepting applications
The Charlotte County Event Development Program provides reimbursable funding to assist in the development of new events, occurring in low or shoulder seasons which promote Charlotte County as a tourist destination. The primary objectives of this program are to attract overnight visitors to Charlotte County and to promote tourism in Charlotte County. The Program is administered through the Punta Gorda/Englewood […] The post Tourism Event Development Program accepting applications first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Community in the Know
Assistance still available for hurricane-affected households In the aftermath of Hurricanes Ian and Idalia that swept through Charlotte County, households still grappling with the impact of these disasters may be eligible for local disaster assistance. The first crucial step towards accessing aid is completing the Long-Term Recovery Assistance Application, available at www.coadfl.org. This application serves as the gateway to determining […] The post Community in the Know first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Recent letters
Florida Weekly invites letters from readers, including criticism and praise. Here, we share recent correspondence. From Annie Palmaer, Jupiter: Dear Mr. Williams, Just came upon your thoughtful, Down-to-Earth column (“Making biscuits,” charlottecounty.floridaweekly.com/articles/making-biscuits) after a doomsday, woe is the future, conversation with my friend. Indeed, you nailed it! It is the small, loving gestures and activities that will, hopefully, perhaps, save […] The post Recent letters first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Tracking turtle travels
If you spend any time on Sanibel or Captiva’s beaches during May-October, you’ll likely never question where the sea turtles are. Wooden stakes and yellow flagging tape mark off hundreds of sea turtle nests, and there’s usually sets of tracks still visible in the sand from a turtle’s appearance on a previous night. Florida’s sea turtle nesting season spans May […] The post Tracking turtle travels first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Helping to SAVE the HIVES
Love ’em or hate ’em, fancy ’em or fear ’em — bees might not be friendly, but they definitely are our friends. We might not like to admit it, but the human population depends on the bee population more than most people realize. Pundits have been prophesying about the near-apocalyptic damage to our food supply should bees disappear from our […] The post Helping to SAVE the HIVES first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Area Farmers & Green Markets
Farmers market season is in full swing in Southwest Florida. Throughout Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties, the weekly markets carry an array of fresh produce, cut flowers, plants, baked goods, seafood, honey, jams, cheese, herbs, crafts, clothing, artwork and much more. THURSDAY River District Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursdays year-round in Centennial Park. 2000 W. First […] The post Area Farmers & Green Markets first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Planning helps ‘elder orphans’ age in place
The word “orphan” conjures up images of a young, lonely child whose parents, for one reason or another, are no longer in the picture. The term usually isn’t associated with seniors who live alone. However, a staggering number of unmarried or widowed seniors live alone and lack a support system. In fact, a 2021 study by AARP reported that these […] The post Planning helps ‘elder orphans’ age in place 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.
Rat Talk; find out why rats make great companions
Rats. They have an unpleasant reputation, to say the least, but in reality, they are charming, cute, social, smart and clean — all the traits of an excellent companion. If you’re looking for a pet that will ride on your shoulder, master tricks and enjoy interacting with you, a rat should be high on your list. “They like a good […] The post Rat Talk; find out why rats make great companions first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Aircraft down! A mystery solved
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. There was nothing about the crash of the light plane in the local news. The National Transportation Safety Board also had no report of a plane down. This was very strange. I had flown over these remote islands several […] The post Aircraft down! A mystery solved first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Lawmakers look at raising Citizens coverage cap
Pointing to increased home values and difficulties finding property insurance, a Florida Senate committee recently approved a bill that would allow residents with homes valued at more than $700,000 to get coverage from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Under current law, Citizens is barred from selling policies for homes with a “dwelling replacement cost” of $700,000 or more, except […] The post Lawmakers look at raising Citizens coverage cap first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
University of Florida wants to hear from local boaters
Florida Sea Grant wants boaters to take a survey. The organization would like boaters to share their understanding of boating activities and practices, specifically sewage disposal rules. This survey is for anyone who boats in Florida for recreation only, regardless of whether they own or rent a watercraft. It’s estimated to take about 10 minutes or less to complete. No […] The post University of Florida wants to hear from local boaters first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Water beings
The first thing to remember about water is that it defies simple explanation — especially for those of us who hail from places like Kentucky and California. Or St. Louis, Milwaukee, Boston, the coastal Portlands, Golden and Tampa, along with thousands of other American towns. Or Canada, Mexico and all the European countries. It isn’t just water, in these places […] The post Water beings first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Gulf Coast Partnership to honor community leaders at awards breakfast
The heartbeat of a community lies in the hands of those who selflessly serve, and Charlotte County’s heartbeat is strong. Earlier this month, Gulf Coast Partnership announced the winners of the 2024 Community Leader Awards, celebrating the champions whose dedication and resilience have provided hope and safety to our community. Looking back at the last few difficult years, some remarkable […] The post Gulf Coast Partnership to honor community leaders at awards breakfast first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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