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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TOURISM BOOST
An area chamber official next month becomes chair of Visit Florida, the state’s marketing arm, bringing extra attention to tourism businesses in Southwest Florida. John Lai, president and CEO of the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce (SanCap), has been on the Visit Florida board since 2018, currently serving as vice chair. “I joined Visit Florida because local tourism […] The post SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TOURISM BOOST first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
A veteran, a dog, and another chance at life
Veteran George Babineau sat at a picnic bench at the VOA Veterans’ Village with his service dog, Remy, at his side, watching the buzz of activity by what seemed like an army of orange-shirted volunteers working to renovate the grounds. Behind him was a hand-lettered sign hanging on a chain link fence with the words “Remy’s Hugging Station.” Babineau has […] The post A veteran, a dog, and another chance at life first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
New hope for pancreatic cancer patients
Many people do not equate pancreatic cancer with a lot of hope because this type of cancer is often detected late and spreads rapidly, which results in a poor prognosis. But, Mark Bloomston, M.D., FACS, surgical oncologist and medical director of the Florida Center for Pancreatic Diseases, says there is new hope for pancreatic cancer patients. “There are cures for […] The post New hope for pancreatic cancer patients 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. […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Tick Off
If you’re anything like me, the thought of removing a tick from your dog or cat is high-key alarming. But not removing it puts your pet at risk for Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other tick-borne diseases. Never fear. Parasitologist Kathryn Reif, MSPH, Ph.D., associate professor at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, is here to offer tips […] The post Tick Off first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Counting birds for a cause
Whether you’re a bird lover or a fledgling bird enthusiast, Audubon Florida has an opportunity for you to look and learn more about some of the more than 500 species of birds that live here fulltime or move through with the seasons. From April 20 through 26, partake in the 2024 Audubon Florida Birdathon from anywhere in the state. Just […] The post Counting birds for a cause first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
What’s happening with Lake Okeechobee?
Spring is a time of change, as birds begin their migrations and estuarine species start their spawn. Important changes also happen in the Caloosahatchee River and Estuary as waters begin to warm and the wet season looms on the horizon. In Southwest Florida, seasonal water quality is strongly tied to the health and management of Lake Okeechobee, which was artificially […] The post What’s happening with Lake Okeechobee? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The Long Generation
We spend a lot of time as Americans thinking about generations — which one we’re from and what that means for us. But as thoughtful people have been pointing out for hundreds of years, comparisons are odious. We can’t live up to or down from a previous generation because the challenges, the circumstances, the tools and the opportunities aren’t the […] The post The Long Generation first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Veterans’ Village in Punta Gorda gets makeover from volunteers
The VOA Veterans’ Village in Punta Gorda has a fresh new look these days — after a major spruce-up for the facility that helps veterans who were homeless or near homelessness on their journey to healing, self-sufficiency and a place of their own. More than 400 volunteers descended on the village, run by the Volunteers of America of Florida (VOA), […] The post Veterans’ Village in Punta Gorda gets makeover from volunteers first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Baby Boomer Sex
Used to be, old people sat on porches, it was harder to get old, anyway. If they did back manage when to reach old age, they frequently lived in the homes of their children, where privacy may have been defined differently than it is these days. For roughly 350 years in America, ever since the Puritans arrived with their notions of […] The post Baby Boomer Sex first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Community In The Know
Super Safari event coming to Centennial Park on Saturday Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte, will host Sam and Charlotte’s Super Safari on Saturday, April 13. The safari-themed event ensures that participants of all abilities can fully engage in and enjoy the adventure without any barriers or limitations. The event will feature engaging activities, crafts and photo […] The post Community In The Know 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. […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Open Wide
I once had a pet owner bring in an adult cat because she was meowing differently. That’s not much to go on, but I did a complete physical exam and found nothing. Subsequent blood work also came back normal. Then I recommended sedation so that we could get radiographs. Again, we found nothing abnormal, so I suggested that we keep […] The post Open Wide first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Recognizing champions for clean water
Calusa Waterkeeper, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection, preservation and restoration of the Caloosahatchee and its watershed, presented its annual champions for clean water awards. The awards honor people who have worked tirelessly in the fight for clean water. The award presentation took place last month at the Calusa Waterkeeper’s annual meeting at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at […] The post Recognizing champions for clean water first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Go slow, look out below for manatees
Watching for manatees is always important, but spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below for the slow-moving mammals as they move from their winter refuges. Manatees winter in Florida springs, power plant discharges and other warm-water sites, relying on water that is warmer than 68 degrees Fahrenheit. As spring brings warmer temperatures, manatees […] The post Go slow, look out below for manatees first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Florida blueberry season has bloomed
Ready to pick your own blueberries or buy them at the grocery store? Florida’s blueberry season is here, so you’ll likely find a University of Florida variety near you. When you go to the supermarket, you won’t find blueberries labeled as UF varieties. But several types of the fruit come in the same packages, so chances are — if you […] The post Florida blueberry season has bloomed first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Visionaries from around the globe sought for design concepts
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), invites creative minds from across the globe — visionaries, innovators, creators and futurists — to propose design concepts for engaging, transformational art installations to be built along the banks of the Caloosahatchee in downtown Fort Myers. The goal of Innovation Walk is to marry innovation with art, transforming and populating a meandering, mile-long […] The post Visionaries from around the globe sought for design concepts first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
The firmament of stars
Unless you’re Daniel Boone or Jim Bridger or, say, Reinhold Messner, the great northern Italian climber who first ascended Everest alone, first climbed all 14 peaks in the world stretching 8,000 meters or higher without carrying extra oxygen, and first walked and skied across Antarctica and Greenland all by his lonesome or in the company of one other, you probably […] The post The firmament of stars first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
What’s in the future for the Cultural Center?
The Cultural Center of Charlotte County is beyond resuscitation — but not, it seems, reincarnation. The abandoned center received a reprieve during the last week of March, as the Charlotte County Commission voted to spend $750,000 for planning to rebuild the facility. In its halcyon days, growth seemed unlimited at the Cultural Center, located at the corner of Gertrude and […] The post What’s in the future for the Cultural Center? first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Florida’s Founding Figures
Florida’s history is a tapestry of countless threads, the lives of its men and women woven into it, often invisibly. But sometimes those threads become ropes or steel cables, if you will, vivid lives that give us both direction and character. Almost every day now we find the country and the state stamped with this unhappy ink: Divided. Divisive. If […] The post Florida’s Founding Figures first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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