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‘Florida snow’ a delightful lawn ornament, or frightful pest?
Those little white flowers that cover lawns maybe the closest thing Southwest Florida gets to “snow” cover. Are they weeds or a plant to cherish this time of year? When it comes to lawn groundcover plants, Florida snow, scientifically known as Richardia grandiflora, is controversial. With its unique characteristics, this nonnative species has garnered both praise and criticism from gardeners […] The post ‘Florida snow’ a delightful lawn ornament, or frightful pest? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Looking forward in the rear-view mirror
On the morning this paper appears in print and online, the following things will occur in my life. For one, my all-time favorite editor, Betty Wells — prickly, tough, smart, honest, a word celebrant, a fact lover, a fiercely loyal friend — will be gone from journalism, where she spent the last 50 years, except for the 10 when “I […] The post Looking forward in the rear-view mirror first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Duck, Duck, Jeep!
Duck, duck, Jeep? Rubber ducks are not just for the bathtub anymore; you may have seen them piled up on the dashboard of a Jeep Wrangler or Cherokee. People have asked, “why?” Jeep owners use the ducks for many reasons, including admiration, camaraderie and just to say hello. Now the duck craze has turned into big business for local companies […] The post Duck, Duck, Jeep! first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Season of Giving
When data analysts came out recently with a study that showed Florida ranked at 34 for “Most Charitable States” (Utah, Wyoming and Minnesota were the top three), the information also included this statistic: Florida ranked 13 for “Charitable Giving,” but only 41 for “Volunteering & Service.” In the holiday season, personal and corporate generosity is the cultural gold-standard. Gifts of […] The post Season of Giving first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
You can help families stay together this Christmas
For most families, December feels like sprinting a marathon. There’s decorating, shopping, cookie making, zoo lights, gift wrapping, school parties, visiting family and. of course, making sure that everyone wakes up to a picture-perfect Christmas morning. We move so fast in December, you probably read through that opening paragraph without noticing the most important word in it: everyone. For thousands […] The post You can help families stay together this Christmas first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Self-care steps can keep your heart healthy during the holidays
Heart attacks, along with heart problems in general, are more common around the holidays. Various factors can play into this, including stress, travel, disrupted schedules, changes in diet and even environmental factors. Fortunately, many self-care steps can help you keep your heart healthy. One of the biggest challenges this time of year is healthy eating. For people with cardiovascular health […] The post Self-care steps can keep your heart healthy during the holidays 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 from Suncoast Humane Society. 6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood. All adoptable […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
A few actions can improve our animals’ lives
Is improving the well-being of your animals — and animals in general — on your list of New Year’s resolutions? We hope so. Working to make the world better not only for pets, but also for animals in need, is the best resolution we can think of. The idea of making life better for animals can seem overwhelming, especially when […] The post A few actions can improve our animals’ lives first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Remembering the toys of our childhood
[Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives.] Wow, it’s Christmas already! The older we get, the faster time flies. So, let’s all slow down and think back to simpler times — before all the fancy video games with detailed graphics and iPhones and other “Star Trek” […] The post Remembering the toys of our childhood first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Tropical hibiscus sale
The James E. Hendry Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society announces a sale of over 38 varieties of Tropical Hibiscus on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. until sold out. The sale will be held at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. According to James E. Hendry Chapter President Beth Meehan, “the sale will feature 38 varieties […] The post Tropical hibiscus sale first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
SCCF hosted the annual bird watch
You know “three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree,” but bird lovers on Sanibel did their own countdown of island birds. On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) hosted the Sanibel-Captiva Christmas Bird Count. This count is part of the 124th Christmas Bird Count that takes place between Thursday, Dec.14, and […] The post SCCF hosted the annual bird watch first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Crossing the other Delaware: A personal view of Christmas
In the American cultural vernacular, which may prove as confusing to you as it frequently does to me, the first Christmas did not occur 2,023 years ago. Instead, the first Christmas took place exactly 247 years ago on a frigid night a few miles north of Philadelphia. In this whimsical, transformative nation, holidays that began as one thing inevitably become […] The post Crossing the other Delaware: A personal view of Christmas first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
20 acres forever protected at Charlotte Harbor Park
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast has announced the permanent protection of a 20-acre inholding located within the Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park in Port Charlotte. An “inholding” is the term for a privately-owned property within the boundary of a national forest, state or national park, or similar publicly owned, protected area. The newly conserved property is situated at the […] The post 20 acres forever protected at Charlotte Harbor Park first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Pilots Wanted
Future pilots are flying in from around the country and even the world to train in Florida. They are lured by great weather that gives them more time in the sky, by a plethora of local flying schools that entice them with newer planes, enhanced programs and top instructors, and by a career that is offering high salaries and signing bonuses due to […] The post Pilots Wanted first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Volunteering has health benefits
Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in people’s lives. The act of volunteering also benefits a person’s health as well. Research has shown that volunteering offers significant health benefits, especially for older adults. Here are the top three you can share with your neighbor: 1. Improves physical and mental health. Volunteer activities keep people moving and thinking at the same time. […] The post Volunteering has health benefits 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.
Local published author Niamh McAnally begins writing workshops on Dec. 20
Niamh McAnally, “The Writer on the Water,” made a splash with her award-nominated book “Flares Up: A Story Bigger Than the Atlantic” — a true story that reads like a novel. The Punta Gorda resident chose here as the U.S. launch for the book in February. Since then, she has been offering workshops for writers. Since the introductory sessions start […] The post Local published author Niamh McAnally begins writing workshops on Dec. 20 first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Food trucks, crafts and music fill the Holiday Night Market
It will look at lot like Christmas when Collaboratory hosts its holiday themed Night Market from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. The market is located at Collaboratory’s campus at 2031 Jackson St. in downtown Fort Myers. This Night Market will feature live music by The Line Up Band, local artisans and entrepreneurs, tours and Collaboratory resident partners. […] The post Food trucks, crafts and music fill the Holiday Night Market first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The holidays can be the saddest time for grieving pet lovers. Here’s how to get through them
This time last year, I was facing the holidays with no pet in my home for the first time in, well, my whole life. In October, my dog Harper, just a month shy of 15 years, had succumbed to the cancer that had been diagnosed two years previously. She died in the fullness of her years, having led an amazing […] The post The holidays can be the saddest time for grieving pet lovers. Here’s how to get through them first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Botanical Gardens, German shepherd rescue unveil “Best Friends” statue
Man’s best friend has been by his side for centuries, and a Port Charlotte family has now commemorated that love for a four-legged friend with the installation of a new statue — created by artist Matt Glenn, and called “Best Friends” — at Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens. Port Charlotte philanthropists and founders of Southwest Florida German Shepherd Rescue […] The post Botanical Gardens, German shepherd rescue unveil “Best Friends” statue first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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