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Costly Condo Concerns
For condominium owners or buyers in Florida, it was a one-two punch, a vicious combination that nevertheless failed to put the market down and out, despite gloomy recent news reports describing a slumping condo market, Realtors and analysts say. Although sales were reported down earlier this year by 6.8% from the same time last year, “the entire housing market has […] The post Costly Condo Concerns first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
South Port Square named among the best
South Port Square has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2024 Best Independent Living community. The trusted, data-backed ratings of the best senior living communities across the United States assist older adults and their loved ones in choosing the right community for them. For its 2024 Best Senior Living ratings (health.usnews.com/best-senior-living), U.S. News rated nearly 3,500 […] The post South Port Square named among the best first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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 available for adoption […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Lemur Love
If you’ve ever watched a nature documentary featuring lemurs — or the animated feature “Madagascar,” with characters King Julien, Maurice and Mort — you have probably fallen in love with the fascinating primates. But lemurs are in trouble. They are the most endangered group of terrestrial mammals in the world, with 98% of lemur species considered endangered or critically endangered […] The post Lemur Love first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Community In The Know
Mental Health Awareness Month calendar available May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so Charlotte County Community Services has developed an interactive Mental Health Awareness Month activity calendar that encourages county residents and visitors to “Get Up, Get Out and Get Active.” According to National Recreation and Park Association, 93% of U.S. adults say that activities offered by local park and […] The post Community In The Know first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Students may compete in video game sports
The Florida High School Athletic Association could potentially sanction competitive video gaming, or esports, as an official sport, amid growing interest from member schools. The FHSAA Board of Directors held a discussion about esports during a meeting in Gainesville Monday, with talks focusing on the share of Florida schools that would be interested in offering programs if the games are […] The post Students may compete in video game sports first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
From table to reef: installing a vertical oyster garden
With a sullen gray sky overhead and the prior night’s rain puddles pooled on the ground, a team of oyster farmers walked down the Laishley Marina dock with their “babies.” It was 9:30 a.m. Earth Day, April 22. The team was from the nonprofit Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC). Cleaned and stored at the city water treatment facility near Washington […] The post From table to reef: installing a vertical oyster garden first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The best life
I come from a long line of preachers and teachers — the kind who like to tell you what’s best for you. Another way of putting it: They’re often hypocrites. Hypocrites are an essential part of our world — every parent ought to be one, at least when necessary — because they’re willing to instruct us in our better interests […] The post The best life first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
This ‘bat girl’ champions area’s flying friends
Krysta Fowler might seem like an ordinary, mild-mannered high school student. But she’s really a superhero. At least, to bats. She doesn’t have to slide down a pole into a cave to don a costume. She doesn’t even have a costume, except for her Girl Scout uniform, which is embellished with just about every badge she could earn. But to […] The post This ‘bat girl’ champions area’s flying friends first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Best of 2024: The Flamingo Awards
Welcome to Florida Weekly’s Best special section In our Best special section which we call The Flamingos, we highlight the wackiest and the most wondrous, the sublime and the ridiculous — the things that add up to make South Florida among the most interesting places to survive and thrive. Many “best of ” publications are filled solely with content that’s […] The post Best of 2024: The Flamingo Awards first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Fawcett Hospital nears completion of $60M expansion
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is nearing completion of phase one in its $60 million expansion and renovation project that will increase the hospital’s capacity and broaden its offerings. Opening next month, the project includes expanding critical care capacity by 12 patient rooms — 31 total — increasing the number of pre-operative treatment areas from 14 to 43 bays, renovating the […] The post Fawcett Hospital nears completion of $60M expansion first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
St. Vincent de Paul receives $8K grant from home tour
St. Vincent de Paul – Sacred Heart Conference in Punta Gorda announced that it has been awarded a generous $8,000 grant from Beyond Ourselves, For the Love of Kids Home Tour. This grant will be instrumental in supporting the organization’s mission to provide essential resources and assistance to children in need within the community. The grant was presented to St. […] The post St. Vincent de Paul receives $8K grant from home tour first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
What do you know about malaria?
Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver. When the parasites mature, they leave the liver and infect red blood cells. This is when people typically develop malaria symptoms. Because the parasites that cause malaria […] The post What do you know about malaria? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Does your cat hurt?
Veterinary professionals and cat lovers came together earlier this month at the EveryCat Health Foundation/North Carolina State University Feline Pain Symposium to learn about the latest in recognizing, managing and preventing pain in cats. Cats need all the help they can get when it comes to recognizing pain, awareness of potential sources of pain, handling to prevent or reduce pain […] The post Does your cat hurt? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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 available for […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Florida’s best eating fish — and a favorite recipe
Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives. Grouper is a sweet, firm and flaky fish. Many Florida restaurants used to feature grouper as a signature dish. Because of its high demand, the National Marine Fisheries Service initiated a fishing ban on certain grouper. Some opponents to […] The post Florida’s best eating fish — and a favorite recipe first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Community In The Know
Food donations needed at The Salvation Army Due to a contaminated food donation, the volunteers at the local branch of The Salvation Army had to dispose of most of the organization’s pantry donations. The Salvation Army is in dire need of dry food donations such as cereal, rice and pasta. The increase in the price of food is resulting in […] The post Community In The Know first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Letters
Dear Readers, I thank you deeply for your letters — of any opinion or persuasion — especially those delivered without name-calling or invective. Here are some recent ones, abridged only for length. I look forward to hearing from you again. — Roger Williams Re: “Test Them,” April 3 FROM: Louise Foley Hello, Mr. Williams, I just read your commentary […] The post Letters first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
It’s breeding season for pythons
A team of UF/IFAS and USGS scientists are on the search for pythons, employing new tactics and equipment in the next phase of a large-scale python telemetry scout project launched last year. The goal of the project is to study Burmese python biology and movement patterns as they leverage state-of-the-art radio telemetry technology during the species’ mating and breeding season […] The post It’s breeding season for pythons first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Florida’s Hidden Riches
An unexpected windfall could be waiting for you, courtesy of the state of Florida. It may be money, or it could be gold but it’s waiting to be claimed by its owner. We even uncovered cash that most likely belongs to former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis. The state is not suddenly exhibiting a new-found sense of generosity. […] The post Florida’s Hidden Riches first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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