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$50 million request for Southwest Florida water conservation projects
Florida lawmakers are championing hundreds of projects and seeking billions of dollars as they prepare for the start of the 2024 legislative session in January. Topped by $50 million requests for expanding water storage and treatment in the Lake Okeechobee and Caloosahatchee River basins and for speeding up private passenger rail between Orlando and Tampa, House members had filed just […] The post $50 million request for Southwest Florida water conservation projects first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Conversion: L’Chaim
My grandfather, Colorado cattleman Walter Nash, sat straight in the saddle on his quarter horse, Cherokee, watching me become a Jew. It was the fifth night of Chanukah (aka Hanukkah or Hannukah). His rope, neatly looped, remained secured to the saddle and hanging over his right leg. He kept his boots heels down in the stirrups, beneath blue jeans and […] The post Conversion: L’Chaim first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Everblades ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ scores cheer for sick children
Shovels are ready, not for scooping snow, but for scooping thousands of teddy bears during this “beary” fun holiday tradition on the ice. The annual Teddy Bear Toss for the Florida Everblades is Saturday, Dec. 9, at Hertz Arena. “The Teddy Bear Toss has been happening for over 20 years and collects an estimated average of 7,000 bears each year […] The post Everblades ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ scores cheer for sick children first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
PANTHERS in PERIL
As the end of 2023 approaches, one of Florida’s iconic species has tallied a total of 13 deaths so far, the lowest in 10 years. Maybe the fact that the population of endangered Florida panthers has dropped by “only” 13 is a cause for celebration. Or maybe it’s cause for concern. That number is about half that of the two […] The post PANTHERS in PERIL first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Fashion show dazzles and raises cash for kids
High fashion brought in high dollars at the annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Fashion show. The event raised $130,000 for the pediatric intensive care unit. The PICU cares for critically ill or hurt children from birth to 21 years old. “Funds raised will support training, expanded facilities and new equipment at the PICU, including adding eight more PICU beds to meet […] The post Fashion show dazzles and raises cash for kids first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Lee Health launching new e-Visits program
Just in time for the busy holiday and tourist season in Southwest Florida, Lee Health has launched a messaging-based telemedicine service. The service allows patients to message with Lee Health physicians in real-time for $29 per visit. This new option gives patients another convenient way to seek medical assistance when offices may have limited availability or hours. The health system […] The post Lee Health launching new e-Visits program first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Save lives, join Lee County’s Heart Walk
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in Lee County. This month, people will gather to raise money to help fight heart disease. The American Heart Association is hosting the annual Heart Walk on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Centennial Park in Downtown Fort Myers. The Heart Walk is a community campaign focused on engaging local companies, corporations, their employees […] The post Save lives, join Lee County’s Heart Walk first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate Thanksgiving with ‘club family’
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for hundreds of club members and staff, who dined on a culinary feast for the ages. Boys & Girls Clubs kicked off the holiday season by hosting six simultaneous Thanksgiving dinners on Nov. 16 at After school Program locations across Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs and North Fort […] The post Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate Thanksgiving with ‘club family’ first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The Heights Foundation ‘Celebration of Thanks’
More than 650 Harlem Heights residents gathered at The Heights Center for a “Community Celebration of Thanks” hosted by The Heights Foundation/ The Heights Center. Residents enjoyed a meal from Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon, along with fellowship, games and entertainment by kids from The Heights Center programs. Families were given a turkey and Publix gift card so they could prepare […] The post The Heights Foundation ‘Celebration of Thanks’ first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Announcing business climate study for Sanibel and Captiva Islands
Dear Sanibel and Captiva Community, It’s no secret that the economic health of Sanibel and Captiva islands relies on the hotels and other vacation accommodations, the majority of which were devastated by Hurricane Ian. Helping this vital industry recover requires a mighty effort by those who care about these unique islands. The SanCap Chamber of Commerce and Charitable Foundation of […] The post Announcing business climate study for Sanibel and Captiva Islands first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Better Together collecting toys for families in need
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, is seeking Christmas gifts to distribute to families in need across Florida. Every year, with the support of generous donors, Better Together provides Christmas gifts to the families it serves. This year, that includes Southwest Florida, Sarasota/Manatee, greater Tampa Bay, Ocala and northeast Florida. The nonprofit is now accepting donations of […] The post Better Together collecting toys for families in need first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The name game
Do you ever wonder how local roads in Florida get their names? Of course you do, then you quit thinking about it because you probably figure, like I have, the hand of God simply emerges from the ether, scrawls a name on the chalkboard of a commission planning meeting, and moves on to bless the gridiron exploits of the Florida […] The post The name game first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Hope for Alzheimer’s: Groundbreaking treatments show promise
An estimated one in eight Floridians aged 65 and older is living with Alzheimer’s, a progressive brain disease that impacts thinking, memory and behavior. Residents like Lee Belanger, of the Shell Point Retirement Community, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s two years ago. “My diagnosis has made me even more passionate about helping others. There is good news about this disease, […] The post Hope for Alzheimer’s: Groundbreaking treatments show promise first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
LET IT GLOW
Florida won’t get a white Christmas, but people throughout the state will gather for a wet Christmas. More than 50 holiday boat parades are set to sail in Florida this holiday season. With parades from St. Augustine to Key West, bright and seasonal cheer is coming to nearby canals, rivers and bays. “It is a Florida tradition,” said Tiffany Sawyer […] The post LET IT GLOW first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The Scoop on Litter Boxes
There are more litter boxes than are dreamt of, Shakespeare might have written, had he been trying to please a cat. From plain plastic rectangles to high-tech automated models that relieve owners of the chore of scooping, there’s a box to suit the fancy of any cat — and they’re the ones whose opinions matter. No-frills litter boxes are good […] The post The Scoop on Litter Boxes first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Go slow, look out below
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that November is Manatee Awareness Month, a critical time for boaters to be on the lookout for manatees as they travel to warmer water sites around the state. Manatees need to access water that is warmer than 68 degrees Fahrenheit to survive the winter. As temperatures start to […] The post Go slow, look out below first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Fort Myers teen saving our shores
Wade Johnson, a 13-year-old Fort Myers native, is making a major difference in mangrove restoration. Wade’s journey into the world of mangroves began when MANG brothers, Keith and Kyle Rossin, first visited his second grade classroom. The MANG brothers had a mission: to educate the youth about the importance of mangrove restoration. MANG is a company dedicated to conservation. Its […] The post Fort Myers teen saving our shores first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Be thankful these “turkeys” are flying overhead this Thanksgiving
The turkey we proudly display on Thanksgiving decorations and show off at the dinner table, is undoubtably the star of the holiday. But there’s another bird that should get praise this Thanksgiving. Turkey vultures are an underappreciated hero. We have lots to give thanks for when it comes to our red-headed royalty of the sky. Turkey vultures are scavengers, cleaning […] The post Be thankful these “turkeys” are flying overhead this Thanksgiving first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Everglades restoration is a cure for a drowning Everglades
South Florida’s dry season began on November 1, but as we write, Lake Okeechobee’s water level sits at right at 16 feet, threatening coastal communities with potentially devastating discharges. Wet season runoff from sugarcane operations within the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) is still having a disproportionate impact on the current flooding in the central Everglades, posing a threat to wildlife. […] The post Everglades restoration is a cure for a drowning Everglades first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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