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Christmas words
It’s time now to rescue from mere sentimentality the second most famous, second most enduring, but most imprecisely remembered story of Christmas in the Western world: “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens. You’ve heard of Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, no doubt, and maybe even the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet To Come. And […] The post Christmas words first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
‘Dreamer of the Year’
Syd Kitson, founder of Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-solar powered town, has been recognized as the 2023 TIME “Dreamer of the Year.” “Dreaming fearlessly to me is thinking of those great ideas, those big ideas, those game-changing ideas, and making them a reality. It’s that intersection of dreaming and doing, and that is what can change the world,” said Kitson. […] The post ‘Dreamer of the Year’ first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Hunting the Hunters
It’s breeding season again, not just eating season. Now entering his 11th year of a consuming battle against the most potent and effective predator in the 5,000-year history of the vast Everglades ecosystem, Ian Bartoszek is both disheartened and undaunted by that fact. On the one hand, the predator in question, the Burmese python, is spreading north and west — an […] The post Hunting the Hunters first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Captiva eaglet gets new home after extensive rehab
A young bald eagle that captured the attention — and hearts — of nest camera viewers will live the rest of his life at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., after months of rehabilitation at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey. Connick the bald eagle hatched in January in a nest streamed online via the popular Captiva Island […] The post Captiva eaglet gets new home after extensive rehab first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Clean hands help you stay healthy
National Handwashing Week, held the first week of December, was established to encourage frequent and proper handwashing. This simple, yet powerful practice can help keep us and others healthy. There are key times and specific ways to wash our hands to prevent getting sick or spreading germs to others. Germs are everywhere and can transfer from unwashed hands into foods […] The post Clean hands help you stay healthy first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Palliative care can support, comfort cancer patients
Palliative care — also known as supportive care or comfort care — is a medical specialty that takes a whole-health approach to treat the physical and mental symptoms of cancer and other critical illnesses. The primary focus of palliative care is on a patient’s quality of life and personal needs, providing an added layer of support to medical care. It […] The post Palliative care can support, comfort cancer patients 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.
Helping dogs live longer by identifying frailty and associated conditions
We all want our dogs to live longer and be healthier in their senior years. No surprise, then, that the study of canine aging and health is a hot topic among scientists who focus on dogs. One of their goals is to develop a frailty instrument for dogs: a tool to measure physical, mental and emotional changes associated with aging. […] The post Helping dogs live longer by identifying frailty and associated conditions first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
There’s still nothing like “messing about in boats”
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. Any seafarer knows (or should know) that there are famous sayings that stand the test of time. Many of these were found in classic literature and stories — maritime tales such as “Moby Dick” and “20,000 Leagues Under the […] The post There’s still nothing like “messing about in boats” first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
New look for Sanibel’s beloved museum
Visitors and friends of the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum will soon notice a new name and logo. In advance of its early 2024 reopening and reflecting the aquariums added in 2020, the museum has announced a renaming to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium. The new logo will help guide a rebranding of the institution, which is also motivated […] The post New look for Sanibel’s beloved museum first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
$50 million request for Southwest Florida water conservation projects
Florida lawmakers are championing hundreds of projects and seeking billions of dollars as they prepare for the start of the 2024 legislative session in January. Topped by $50 million requests for expanding water storage and treatment in the Lake Okeechobee and Caloosahatchee River basins and for speeding up private passenger rail between Orlando and Tampa, House members had filed just […] The post $50 million request for Southwest Florida water conservation projects first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Conversion: L’Chaim
My grandfather, Colorado cattleman Walter Nash, sat straight in the saddle on his quarter horse, Cherokee, watching me become a Jew. It was the fifth night of Chanukah (aka Hanukkah or Hannukah). His rope, neatly looped, remained secured to the saddle and hanging over his right leg. He kept his boots heels down in the stirrups, beneath blue jeans and […] The post Conversion: L’Chaim first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Everblades ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ scores cheer for sick children
Shovels are ready, not for scooping snow, but for scooping thousands of teddy bears during this “beary” fun holiday tradition on the ice. The annual Teddy Bear Toss for the Florida Everblades is Saturday, Dec. 9, at Hertz Arena. “The Teddy Bear Toss has been happening for over 20 years and collects an estimated average of 7,000 bears each year […] The post Everblades ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ scores cheer for sick children first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Panthers in Peril
As the end of 2023 approaches, one of Florida’s iconic species has tallied a total of 13 deaths so far, the lowest in 10 years. Maybe the fact that the population of endangered Florida panthers has dropped by “only” 13 is a cause for celebration. Or maybe it’s cause for concern. That number is about half that of the two […] The post Panthers in Peril first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Advocacy center receives $190K to create father mentoring program
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC) has recently been awarded $190,000 in state funding for its Level Up Dads program. This mentoring initiative aims to strengthen the relationship between children and their father figures. “We know that our kiddos do best when both mothers and fathers are involved in their lives,” said state Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R-Fort Myers). […] The post Advocacy center receives $190K to create father mentoring program first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Health In The Know
Medicare Open Enrollment educational program offered With the Medicare open enrollment period rapidly coming to a close, ActivAge urgently invites the community to this critical educational event, “Final Call for Medicare Open Enrollment: Everything You Need to Know.” This crucial session, led by renowned Medicare expert Chazsady Davis, is scheduled from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at ActivAge at Chelsea […] The post Health In The Know first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Soothing a sore, scratchy throat from illness or allergy
It’s a familiar sensation as the days grow shorter and colder: a scratchy, painful feeling when you swallow, talk or even just breathe. Sometimes, a sore throat is little more than a nuisance. But it can also be a sign of serious infection. So how do you know which is which? And what can you do to soothe a sore […] The post Soothing a sore, scratchy throat from illness or allergy 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.
Toys for the Win
Often, pets are the easiest to buy for during the holiday season — but it never hurts to have some ideas on hand as you search for that perfect present for your best furry or feathered friend. We asked some experts what they and their pets like and what they’d love to receive. With their help, here’s a gift guide […] The post Toys for the Win first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
How safe is rain barrel water quality in southern Florida?
Much more than a garden trend, rain barrels are an eco-friendly, long-term solution to sustainable watering. They save money, promote water conservation and reduce the amount of stormwater runoff, potentially reducing flooding. While rainwater is naturally soft and free of chemicals, consumers remain hesitant to install and use rain barrel water to irrigate their gardens and landscapes because of safety […] The post How safe is rain barrel water quality in southern Florida? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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