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Pets of the WEEK
To adopt or foster a pet 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. * * * To adopt or foster a pet These pets are […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Pet Lovers Photo Contest
Florida Weekly wants proud pet parents to show their love in our annual pet photo contest. We’re looking for the best shots of your animal family members: dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, ferrets, horses, snakes or fish. A select number of portraits will be featured in our annual Pet Lovers edition published in our July 18 edition. Grab your phone or […] The post Pet Lovers Photo Contest first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Discover sailing this summer
If you want to feel the wind in your hair, try sailing! On Saturday, June 22, the Offshore Sailing School will offer two-hour sailing lessons for $25 a person. Learn how to harness the wind to move through the water. Understand the effect wind and current have on the sailboat. Practice different maneuvers and learn about the roles in each […] The post Discover sailing this summer first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Respect your local alligator — or risk the consequences
Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. The sign on the dock reads: “Do Not Feed the Gators. They might then eat you, and that might make them sick.” The sign is humorous, yes — but it is also (for the most part) accurate. This time of […] The post Respect your local alligator — or risk the consequences first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
ACO Gulf Coast Classic Cornhole Festival coming to Punta Gorda
Charlotte County will sponsor the ACO Gulf Coast Classic Cornhole Festival (americancornhole.com/gulfcoast), presented by the American Cornhole Organization, the worldwide governing body for the sport of cornhole. The event will come to Punta Gorda from June 13-15. This three-day festival and pro-invitational is built around the competitive game of cornhole and live music. Charlotte County has been the host site […] The post ACO Gulf Coast Classic Cornhole Festival coming to Punta Gorda first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Pussy-footed Wimpism
I am proud — proud of our governor, proud of our state Legislature, proud of the water-drinking lobbyists who champion business in Florida from air-conditioned offices out of the sun, including the Florida Chamber of Commerce, with such deep-pocket members as the U.S. Sugar Corp. and Florida Crystals, or Associated General Contractors, or the Florida Home Builders Association, or The […] The post Pussy-footed Wimpism first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Area emergency directors weigh in on storm safety
All forecasts point to a highly active hurricane season. But whether there is one storm or 20, “We don’t want the community to panic,” said Ben Abes, director of the Lee County Department of Public Safety. He recently spoke with Florida Weekly about lessons learned from past storms, new plans and projects and revisions to existing plans that will improve […] The post Area emergency directors weigh in on storm safety first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Record Hurricane Predictions
This year’s hurricane season is forecast to be extremely active, and that is not something Floridians want to hear! It’s the highest number of storms government meteorologists have ever forecast. “This season is looking to be an extraordinary one,” says Rick Spinrad, administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), announcing the 2024 outlook. • NOAA predicts an 85% […] The post Record Hurricane Predictions first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Managing lupus symptoms
May is Lupus Awareness Month. For the 1.5 million Americans, mostly women, who have lupus, an awareness month is not needed. They are painfully aware of this chronic autoimmune disease without a cure that attacks healthy tissues and organs. While lupus can be managed to improve symptoms and prevent flare-ups, symptoms come and go, and no two cases of lupus […] The post Managing lupus symptoms first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Fledgling woodpecker rehabbed and released by wildlife center
A fledgling downy woodpecker was successfully rehabilitated and released by Peace River Wildlife Center (PRWC) in Punta Gorda. PRWC released the woodpecker back into its natural habitat in Port Charlotte last week morning. This heartwarming event marks the culmination of a monthlong journey of rehabilitation for the resilient bird, which was brought to the center after being caught by a […] The post Fledgling woodpecker rehabbed and released by wildlife center first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Pets of the Week
• Westley is a 2-year-old neutered male with huge yellow eyes. He is friendly and has lived with other cats. • If you like a kitty who is up in your business, then Jersey is your boy. He is very friendly and is only 1½ years old. Jersey has lived with other cats. To adopt or foster a pet EARS […] The post Pets of the Week first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Starting June 1, enter your pet in our annual Pet Lover’s Photo Contest
Florida Weekly wants proud pet parents to show their love in our annual pet photo contest, which opens June 1. We’re looking for the best shots of your animal family members: dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, ferrets, horses, snakes or fish. A select number of portraits will be featured in our annual Pet Lovers edition published in our July 18 edition. […] The post Starting June 1, enter your pet in our annual Pet Lover’s Photo Contest first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Repticon’s ReptiDay is wild, wiggly and wondrous
ReptiDay is the one-day version of the events presented by Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States. ReptiDay will feature everything that Repticon’s two-day shows offer, all packed into a single day. This family-oriented, fun-filled event affords guests the opportunity to learn about animals not typically seen in local pet stores. Breeder […] The post Repticon’s ReptiDay is wild, wiggly and wondrous first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Two months off
Ladies and gentlemen, the public high school class of 2024 has graduated and left childhood behind. Thank a teacher or a coach. Thank the principal, the front desk secretary and the janitor. Thank that sweet-tempered road crossing guard at the corner of the school and the bus driver who delivered them to and from some distant neighborhood every damn day, […] The post Two months off first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Teachers salaries don’t add up
You don’t have to be good at math to be alarmed by these numbers: • The approximate number of public school teachers in the Sunshine State: 180,000. • The number of students in Florida public schools: 3 million. • The salaries households with one adult and one child or two adults with two children must earn to support themselves — […] The post Teachers salaries don’t add up first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Paying student-athletes
Florida’s governing body overseeing high school athletics could soon approve a proposal allowing high school athletes to be paid through business agreements such as endorsement deals. The Florida High School Athletic Association discussed a potential change to the organization’s bylaws earlier in May that would allow student athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness under what is commonly […] The post Paying student-athletes first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Mental Health Awareness Month: It takes a village
For many children, the transition from elementary to middle school can be difficult. For a child like Brody, 12, who has struggled since pre-school and has been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD and ODD, changing schools was especially difficult after moving from Massachusetts with his grandmother and sole caregiver. Brody struggles with change and has had issues with aggression and inappropriate […] The post Mental Health Awareness Month: It takes a village first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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