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Bees survive, ticks don’t; pros of prescribed fire
Adding fuel to the argument to use fire as a healthy forest management tool, University of Florida scientists say important pollinators survive the temporary displacement, while a common disease carrier often loses the battle. A pair of documents recently posted to EDIS, UF/IFAS Extension’s peer-reviewed online journal, detail bees’ and ticks’ relationships with fire. “Bees that use forests as habitat […] The post Bees survive, ticks don’t; pros of prescribed fire first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Frank Haskell: His grief became a superpower
Frank Haskell slipped out of the world last month with seemingly little fanfare, working almost to the day he died to continue saving the lives of Southwest Florida children suffering cancer and life-threatening blood disorders. At that task alone, he was peerless. In 1995, he and his late wife of 66 years, Betty, established Barbara’s Friends, the Children’s Cancer Fund […] The post Frank Haskell: His grief became a superpower first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The increasingly ever-present climate apocalypse
The temperature has become a news story. The ocean is so hot we have to pull our dying coral out so it can cool off. As the the director of the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, I know that environmentalists have been crying “wolf ” for over 30 years, but now that our weather patterns have begun to change, even climate […] The post The increasingly ever-present climate apocalypse first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Tips to help homeowners shape a hurricane-ready landscape
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently updated its outlook for the 2023 hurricane season and predicts there will be above-normal activity in the Atlantic this fall. Now is the time to prepare yards and landscaping for storm season — and the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) offers simple steps homeowners and businesses can take to reduce storm […] The post Tips to help homeowners shape a hurricane-ready landscape first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Rich men north and south of Richmond
Two distinct notions about living collided last week shortly before Labor Day, which celebrates American workers. A guitar crooner named Oliver Anthony championed one — young guy, red hair, red beard, voice like dry-wood outrage framed in three chords and a melody, lit by a match. Mr. Anthony, 31, real name Christopher Anthony Lunsford, once worked in a North Carolina […] The post Rich men north and south of Richmond first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Jolene Mowry earns a Riley Award for feeding the hungry in Charlotte’s schools
Jolene Mowry was in for a shock after talking to some of her old friends in North Carolina more than a decade ago. She was there on her annual summer jaunt to her old stomping grounds when a casual conversation would change the course of her life — and the lives of thousands upon thousands of children in Charlotte County. […] The post Jolene Mowry earns a Riley Award for feeding the hungry in Charlotte’s schools first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Return of the Writing Challenge
As we’ve already survived the dog days of summer — and are now in prime time for hurricanes in the Sunshine State — we also enter the season for the Florida Weekly Writing Challenge. This year marks the 13th for the contest in which readers craft short stories based on photo prompts selected by our challenge moderator. Last year’s challenge […] The post Return of the Writing Challenge first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Hand hygiene important as schools open, COVID cases increase
Now that school is back in session and cases of COVID-19 are ticking up, I wanted to share a friendly reminder about hand hygiene. The frequent and proper washing of our hands is something very simple that everyone can do to help keep themselves and others healthy. Handwashing may seem obvious, but there are key times and specific ways to […] The post Hand hygiene important as schools open, COVID cases increase first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
These 5 innovative cancer treatments are changing lives
Although the rate of cancer diagnosis has fallen slightly post-COVID-19, cancer remains a common diagnosis in the United States, affecting almost 2 million people annually. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer remains the leading cause of death in the nation. The chronic nature of cancer is one of the reasons why there is so much research […] The post These 5 innovative cancer treatments are changing lives 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.
Watch animal behavior, body language to keep safe
The human desire to touch animals is almost irresistible. When children or adults see my dog Sparkles, almost always their first question is whether they can pet her. On the East African island of Zanzibar, I frequently found myself petting the friendly community cats, despite being aware of the risks of a bite or scratch or communicable condition from an […] The post Watch animal behavior, body language to keep safe first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The Health Department still rallies to help residents after the storm
In an effort to inform the community of the exceptional efforts made by local organizations in the Hurricane Ian response and recovery process, the Long Term Recovery Group has been meeting with organization leaders to listen to their stories. To gain a deeper understanding of everything the Health Department did to help our community recover after Hurricane Ian, we reached […] The post The Health Department still rallies to help residents after the storm first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Citizens policies continue to climb
The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has topped 1.36 million policies, as it continues to add thousands of customers a week. Citizens had 1,363,606 policies as of Aug. 11, up from 1,353,786 policies a week earlier and 1,345,403 policies two weeks earlier, according to newly posted information on its website. Citizens President and CEO Tim Cerio has said the policy […] The post Citizens policies continue to climb first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
League has a history of empowering women and voters
Women’s Equality Day, observed every year on Aug. 26, commemorates women’s right to vote through ratification of the 19th Amendment. Over the last 100-plus years, much progress has been made in the fight for women’s rights and equality, but there remains much to be done. Since 1920, the League of Women Voters has worked to create a more inclusive and […] The post League has a history of empowering women and voters first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Lang may his lum reek
Note: Remembering Bill Kilpatrick. A combat-wounded veteran of World War II and longtime journalist, Mr. Kirkpatrick died in 2017, at age 92. This column first ran on Aug. 24, 2016. Aug. 24, 1925. Ninety-one years ago, today. So what? I can answer that question. Look at the blood coming out of the newest scratch on your kid’s knee, or the […] The post Lang may his lum reek first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Sylvan Learning aims to help schools improve grades of county’s students
Dr. Mary Rowley and Katie Frisch say they love Charlotte County. They are both transplants — Rowley from New Hampshire and Frisch from New York — but intend on living here the rest of their lives. So, they have a shared vision and a passion for improving the academics of the students in the county’s public schools. Both know how […] The post Sylvan Learning aims to help schools improve grades of county’s students first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Settling In
At long last, the post-COVID real estate market is here, settled across southern Florida from east to west in a quirky combination of factors that affect most people the same way, even in different markets and circumstances. They present not just difficulties, but opportunities, real estate experts say. Among those factors: ¦ Higher insurance rates for homes and businesses, especially […] The post Settling In first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
A reminder: Know the symptoms of heat stroke, heat exhaustion
During these hot summer days, the team at Lee Health wants to remind you to prioritize safety. One way to do that is to know the causes, risk factors and signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body overheats and can be caused by hot weather, of course, as well […] The post A reminder: Know the symptoms of heat stroke, heat exhaustion first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
‘Mini-brain’ study reveals possible key link to autism disorder
Using human “mini-brain” models known as organoids, Mayo Clinic and Yale University scientists have discovered that the roots of autism spectrum disorder may be associated with an imbalance of specific neurons that play a critical role in how the brain communicates and functions. The specific cells are known as excitatory cortical neurons. The new study is published in Nature Neuroscience. […] The post ‘Mini-brain’ study reveals possible key link to autism disorder 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.
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