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Applications open soon for Collaboratory scholarships
High school students, adult learners and graduate students can start applying for Collaboratory’s scholarships on Nov. 1. Since 2014, FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory has been working toward a goal of transforming Southwest Florida’s workforce by increasing the percentage of working age (25-64 years old) adults who hold post-high school credentials to 55% by 2025. Collaboratory’s scholarships support this goal by […] The post Applications open soon for Collaboratory scholarships first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The ghosts of Charlotte Harbor
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. The mid-1800s was a time of great opportunity in the Charlotte Harbor area. In 1882, Col. Isaac Trabue saw the advantage for setting up business in this area and founded a town on the southern shore at the north […] The post The ghosts of Charlotte Harbor first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Help our shorelines: Adopt and grow your own mangrove
Now, more than ever, our coastal ecosystems need support. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) wants people in Southwest Florida to help by adopting and growing mangroves. SCCF’s Coastal Watch program is hosting an adoption day at the Bailey Homestead Preserve, located at 1300 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. On Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. until noon, people can pick up mangrove […] The post Help our shorelines: Adopt and grow your own mangrove first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Coming and going
There is nothing to inhibit imagination in the genetic makeup of planners, engineers, demographers, statisticians or politicians who use those other talents and our taxes to make-up the face of our future. But sometimes they seem to lack it. And sometimes, therefore, they miss opportunities to problem solve. Now a quarter of the way through the 21st century, we have […] The post Coming and going first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Thunderbirds, other stunning acts to fill sky during air show
That thunder you’ll hear crashing and ripping through the sky Nov. 4-5 won’t be from a storm. It will be the sound of the fabled United States Air Force Thunderbirds returning to the Florida International Air Show — which USA Today once named as one of world’s 10 best air shows. Although the Thunderbirds, which will be wrapping up their […] The post Thunderbirds, other stunning acts to fill sky during air show first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Low tide means high adventure
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. In Charlotte Harbor, there have been some locals who have witnessed the extreme low tides during a hurricane, tropical storm and even very strong cold fronts. Some people have looked at the really low tides with exposed sandbars as […] The post Low tide means high adventure first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Park passes half-price for Floridians
The cost for annual state park passes for Floridians is half price through Jan. 13. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the deal last week as part of the Great Outdoors Initiative. It also provides 50% discounts on Gold Sportsman hunting and fishing licenses from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Florida has 175 state parks. With the discount, the family […] The post Park passes half-price for Floridians first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
5th Annual Great Garage Sale Nov. 18
Charlotte County Community Services will host the 5th Annual Great Garage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 8 a.m.-1p.m. at the Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Road in Port Charlotte. Admission is free for shoppers. For vendors, the cost is $25 per 10’x40’ space. Vendors must bring their own tables, chairs, shade, food and water. Food and beverages will […] The post 5th Annual Great Garage Sale Nov. 18 first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Beirut bombing anniversary to be marked during program
The Beirut Peacekeeper 40th annual Bombing Remembrance Program is Oct. 21 at the construction site of the Beirut Peacekeepers Tower at the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park, 20499 Edgewater Drive, Port Charlotte. The program marks the 40th anniversary of the Beirut bombing, which occurred on Oct. 23, 1983. A suicide bomber drove a truck into the lobby of […] The post Beirut bombing anniversary to be marked during program first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Charlotte Technical College starts session under new leadership
Under the new leadership of Director Cynthia Gulsby, Charlotte Technical College has announced the beginning of a new academic year marked by innovative offerings, expanded educational pathways and exciting campaigns designed to benefit students and the community alike. Spring enrollment started Sept. 5, and the college is eager to help students find the right career path to secure their futures. […] The post Charlotte Technical College starts session under new leadership first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Southwest Florida Eagle Cam is back, live-streaming famous family
October marks the first month of bald eagle nesting season in Florida. With nesting season’s return, the internet is also welcoming the return of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam. The cameras, located at Dick Pritchett Real Estate on Bayshore Boulevard in North Fort Myers, are trained on a nest. The resident eagle, named M15, is looking to remate after the […] The post Southwest Florida Eagle Cam is back, live-streaming famous family first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Valerie’s House expands with new Punta Gorda home
Valerie’s House has purchased a new home in Charlotte County, enabling the non-profit organization to expand its services to children grieving the loss of loved ones. The new home at 233 East McKenzie Street in downtown Punta Gorda includes a 1,500-square-foot house plus an additional 500-square-foot detached building that will be used for teen peer grief support as well as […] The post Valerie’s House expands with new Punta Gorda home first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Annals from the attic
A friend of mine, Kent Coyle, a Hoosier born master carpenter and craftsman who’s been working for decades from the Midwest to Florida, once found stacks of old papers and notices in the attic of a home he restored. They dated from the 1920s to the 1950s. Mr. Coyle has an archivist’s eye for arcana — for the revealing detail […] The post Annals from the attic first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
It’s time for PUMPKIN all the things!
It’s almost Halloween, so you might be in the market for a pumpkin to greet your trick-or-treaters. But not just any pumpkin — a jack-o’-lantern. If you are, now is the time to buy one. “A lot of people want a jack-o’-lantern,” said Bob Hochmuth, assistant director of the University of Florida | Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ […] The post It’s time for PUMPKIN all the things! first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Show ’em a little LOVE
Things weren’t going well for Shade’ Powell when she hit 15. The oldest of seven, she was living in the home of her single mom with all of her brothers and sisters. Again. That was the only good thing about it. Before that, the three youngest had been placed in foster care after their parents split up and their mother […] The post Show ’em a little LOVE first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital earns award for organ donation awareness
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital has earned the Workplace Partnership for Life Platinum Award for raising awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. “We are honored to help raise awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation in the communities we serve. I am proud to be a registered organ donor, knowing that my decision has the ability to change or save […] The post HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital earns award for organ donation awareness first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Detection, treatment of breast cancer continues to improve
New technology in diagnosis and treatment are detecting breast cancers earlier and providing less invasive ways to target and remove it. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health providers are reminding women of the importance of mammograms and quick treatment if necessary. “I think that we’ve made great advances in how we treat women,” said Dr. Natalia Spinelli, a […] The post Detection, treatment of breast cancer continues to improve first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Pets of the WEEK
These animals are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, 3519 Drance St., Port Charlotte. All animals are microchipped, neutered and current with their shots. We are open by appointments only. All of our adoptable pets are on the AWL website (www.awlshelter.org). If you see a pet that you would like to meet, call to make an appointment. We […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Prepare your pets for floods, fires and other emergencies
New York City and New Jersey are flooding. Severe storms struck Illinois, Mississippi, Vermont and other states in June and July, and Hurricane Idalia swept through the Southeast in August. California, although it has had an extra-wet year, is entering fire season. No matter where you live, a natural disaster can occur at any time. Preparation can save your life […] The post Prepare your pets for floods, fires and other emergencies first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Spread the word: Peanut Butter Challenge fights food insecurity
Start giving season early this year by participating in University of Florida/ Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension’s 2023 Peanut Butter Challenge (sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/peanutbutter) throughout October. The friendly competition among counties asks community members to bring a jar of peanut butter to their local UF/ IFAS Extension or Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension office (locally at 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port […] The post Spread the word: Peanut Butter Challenge fights food insecurity first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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