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Leaplings and other people
Every four years, something not quite inexplicable takes place that may or may not strongly affect your life. No, not a presidential election, although that happens to be not only every four years but the same year each time, and will almost certainly affect your life one way or another. This is something else again. Next week, the calendar will […] The post Leaplings and other people first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Shark bites consistent with recent trends, small spike in fatalities
There was an increase in the number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide and an uptick in fatalities in 2023 compared to the previous year. The University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File (ISAF), a scientific database of global shark attacks, confirmed 69 unprovoked bites in 2023. Although this is higher than the most recent five-year average of 63 attacks, the […] The post Shark bites consistent with recent trends, small spike in fatalities first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
PLAY BALL
The first big-league baseball team that came to Florida for spring training did so before airplanes and movies and the formation of the NHL, NFL and NBA. It was way before those sports leagues popped on the scene in the 20th century. It was 1888. A team called the Washington Nationals traveled about 700 miles south to Jacksonville. Those 19th […] The post PLAY BALL first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Citrus industry has sour forecast
Federal official reduced a forecast for Florida citrus production this growing season, dealing a setback to a struggling industry that continues to rebuild from Hurricane Ian. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a forecast that, in part, projected Florida will produce 19.8 million boxes of oranges during the 2023-2024 season, down from a 20.5 million projection in a January forecast. […] The post Citrus industry has sour forecast first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Fort Myers Fire Dept. claims Chili Challenge bragging rights
The annual Lee County Chili Challenge got to cooking for the fifth year, bringing together first responders to raise money for local veterans and military families. Fire, EMS, police and military teams stirred the pot with homemade chili to earn the title of challenge winner. They also raised money for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Injured Warriors Fund of Florida […] The post Fort Myers Fire Dept. claims Chili Challenge bragging rights first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
LMCU offers teacher grants
Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) announces the 2024 Roots in Education teacher grant. LMCU’s annual Roots in Education program awards 25 teachers each with a $1,000 grant to enhance their classroom and teaching process. Those who receive the award are recognized for having a particular admirable trait as an educator. These grants can be used for classroom supplies, subscriptions to […] The post LMCU offers teacher grants first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
FSW hosts sessions for prospective professors
Florida SouthWestern State College will offer virtual information sessions for people interested in pursuing a career as an adjunct professor. The virtual sessions will take place Thursday, Feb. 22. One session is from 5-6 p.m. The other is from 6-7 p.m. These virtual information sessions aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities available for Adjunct Professors at Florida […] The post FSW hosts sessions for prospective professors first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Scholarships available for conservation students
Students looking to help save the environment can apply for thousands of dollar in scholarship money from “Ding” Darling supporters. The application deadline is March 31, for 13 environmental studies scholarships amounting to more than $25,000 from the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS). Ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 each, the scholarships are available to high school seniors, […] The post Scholarships available for conservation students first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The power of community collaboration
As the leader of Collaboratory, a regional community foundation, I’m often asked about what a community foundation does. My answer is always the same: the work is in the process. It is the “how” donors, nonprofit partners, residents, and other stakeholders come together to create the change they envision. Community foundations have a vital role that cannot be served by […] The post The power of community collaboration first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Children cheer donation of custom wheels
Special needs children received a generous gift when Robbie’s Riders, Grampy’s Charities and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank gave them adaptive bicycles. The bicycles are each worth from $3,000 to $5,000. “We’re grateful to Sanibel Captiva Community Bank for helping us fund these custom-made bicycles that benefit these special children physically, and give them a sense of belonging and independence,” said […] The post Children cheer donation of custom wheels first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The Super Bowl
On the last day of April, 1803, 221 years ago when Thomas Jefferson had just turned 60, the United States purchased 828,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River for $15 an acre. From France. Not theirs to sell or ours to buy, but westward expansion was a king tide that could not be contained. There were roughly […] The post The Super Bowl first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Friendships begin on the fairways
As memorialized on one of several plaques, the legendary Donald Ross said upon the opening of the Fort Myers Country Club (FMCC) in 1917 that it was designed so that “each class of player would find pleasure in playing it.” Today, it seemed an ideal place to get a sense of our area’s recreational golfers by meeting with some of […] The post Friendships begin on the fairways first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The Bigger GAME
Only three days before the odds-defying Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII last Sunday, as legal sports betting on the game approached an all-time high in more than 30 states across the country, the doors of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., stood open until 3 p.m. for a Florida parimutuel gambling group […] The post The Bigger GAME first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
‘Caring for the Cape’ a success
Lee Health’s first “Caring for the Cape” raised money and gave insight to projects expanding health coverage in Cape Coral. The event was held on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Westin Cape Coral. More than $105,000 was raised through sponsorships, ticket sales and live and silent auctions to help provide access to a variety of health care services for residents […] The post ‘Caring for the Cape’ a success first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Embrace connections, beat loneliness this Valentine’s Day
The rise in red hearts, teddy bears and boxed chocolates on display at retail stores can only mean one thing — Valentine’s Day is approaching. Although Valentine’s Day is a universally recognized day of love, not everyone looks forward to Feb. 14. Those who have lost a life partner can experience a rollercoaster of emotions on the “Hallmark Holiday.” This […] The post Embrace connections, beat loneliness this Valentine’s Day first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Golfing event benefits Keep Lee County Beautiful
Keep Lee County Beautiful Inc. wants you to take a swing at protecting the environment. Keep Lee County Beautiful is partnering with Beach Talk Radio for an evening of fundraising at Top Golf in Fort Myers. The event happens from 6-8 p.m, Thursday, Feb. 29. Each year, Keep Lee County Beautiful engages thousands of volunteers in more than 350 community […] The post Golfing event benefits Keep Lee County Beautiful first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Learn to safely navigate Southwest Florida’s waterways
America’s Boating Club Fort Myers wants boaters to learn the rules and regulations of the water. It’s offering America’s Boating Course to the general public. People will learn all aspects of boating, including Florida laws, boat handling, navigating and anchoring. This course is approved by the state of Florida for boaters of all types of watercraft. Florida law requires persons […] The post Learn to safely navigate Southwest Florida’s waterways first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Support Sanibel Sea School with a sponsorship
Those who attended the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation’s (SCCF) 2022 Cause on the Causeway celebrated the launch of a new event built on the fun-filled tradition of Sanibel Sea School’s beloved Octifest fundraising event, expanding it to support all the water-related work of three united brands — SCCF, Sanibel Sea School and Coastal Watch. This year, the event’s focus will […] The post Support Sanibel Sea School with a sponsorship first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Sanibel, Captiva hurricane recovery
SanCap Chamber business members and island residents got the message the area is working its way toward recovery from Hurricane Ian. The State of the Islands Summit, held at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, brought more than 230 people together to hear about progress on the islands. The take-away from the summit, Sanibel leaders say finances are stable, […] The post Sanibel, Captiva hurricane recovery first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Manatee deaths drop, hope for the future
After seeing a surge of deaths in 2021 and 2022, the number of manatees that died in Florida last year dropped to 556, according to preliminary information posted on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website. The total was down from 1,100 deaths in 2021 and 800 in 2022. Also, the commission said last year’s total was below a […] The post Manatee deaths drop, hope for the future first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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