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A farewell message to Southwest Florida
As you read this, I will be en route to Northern Michigan as I return to my hometown after calling Southwest Florida my home for 27 years. I am truly honored to have served as Chief Executive Officer of Lighthouse of Southwest Florida for the past five years. Lighthouse of SWFL is an incredible organization with a mission that I […] The post A farewell message to Southwest Florida first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The fuzzy-feelies
Every year we plunge into a month or more of the fuzzy-feelies, the gratitude giving rejoicing imperatives of the holiday season. With those imperatives about how we’re supposed to feel and behave, come expectations: Comfort. Peace. Security. A full belly. Pleasure. But all that may be fanciful. Holidays can be rough. The days get shorter as the light dims. People […] The post The fuzzy-feelies first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Margaritaville grand opening
Get ready to escape to a tropical paradise this holiday season as Margaritaville Beach Resort announces the grand opening of its newest, vibrant destination on Fort Myers Beach. With swaying palm trees, pristine sandy beaches and a relaxed, island atmosphere, the Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach promises to be the ultimate retreat for visitors of all ages. Bringing the […] The post Margaritaville grand opening first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
THE LONG SEASON of GRATITUDE
One thing’s for sure: Everybody knows what it means to say thank you, and everybody knows what it means to just plain feel grateful. But not everybody can define gratitude precisely or express thanks easily. This week, as the long season of gratitude gets under way, running us straight through the holidays into a new year now only five weeks […] The post THE LONG SEASON of GRATITUDE first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Name That Company
I trace my roots back to 1963, when three people started an investment advisory newsletter that eventually reached 3,000 subscribers. I became one of the first discount brokerages in 1975 and soon invested in an automated transaction and record-keeping system. I acquired TD Ameritrade in 2020. Today, with a recent market value near $100 billion, I’m a leading investment services […] The post Name That Company first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
New bills arriving for unpaid tolls
LeeWay is introducing a new invoice system to drivers who pay using their license plate numbers. As a result of the new system, people with unpaid Lee County tolls from Oct. 1, 2019 to now will get new bills in the mail. LeeWay tolls include the crossings on the Cape Coral Bridge, the Midpoint Bridge, and the Sanibel Causeway. All […] The post New bills arriving for unpaid tolls first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Free trolleys ride into downtown and Fort Myers Beach
LeeTran’s seasonal downtown trolleys will resume service on Nov. 16. Both the Blue and Gold Line trolleys provide free access to and from the historic downtown Fort Myers River District. LeeTran trolleys allow for a fun and convenient way to enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment, without having to drive and park downtown. The Blue Line runs through downtown Fort Myers. […] The post Free trolleys ride into downtown and Fort Myers Beach first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Helping families in need this Thanksgiving
Harry Chapin Food Bank is launching a new program making it easy for people to volunteer and help others this Thanksgiving. The food bank is holding the inaugural “Pack to Give Back” event. Volunteers will pack Thanksgiving meals for Southwest Florida families in need. There will be two opportunities for people to volunteer. One event will be held on Wednesday, […] The post Helping families in need this Thanksgiving first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Get your pet’s picture with Santa
Pictures with Santa aren’t just for kids. Santa will fly to Lee County Domestic Animal Services for the shelter’s annual Pet Fest. Santa will be the big attraction as he’s available for photos with your dogs and cats. Pet Fest takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Lee County Domestic Animal Services. This fun-filled […] The post Get your pet’s picture with Santa first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
A guide to enjoying the National Dog Show from the man who knows it best
It’s that time of year: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, turkey and all the fixings — and the dog show. Wait, not football? That’s right. Hang on to the remote from noon to 2 p.m. so you can watch the National Dog Show, says co-host David Frei. Frei, with John O’Hurley, has introduced viewers to top dogs since the show […] The post A guide to enjoying the National Dog Show from the man who knows it best first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Send a warm Christmas greeting to troops overseas
Supporting our troops this holiday season is as easy as filling out a Christmas card. Radio station 92.5 Fox News, Mel’s Diner and the Military Support Program at Lee Health are collecting 10,000 Christmas cards to spread holiday cheer. “The goal is to show our deployed troops stationed all around the world during the holiday season how much we in […] The post Send a warm Christmas greeting to troops overseas first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
New parking option for RSW travelers this Thanksgiving
A convenient new way to park is coming to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) this Thanksgiving holiday. RSW will offer passengers a reserved parking option called RSWRemote. The reserved lot is located on the north side of the airport. The RSWRemote parking lot will accept cars to park from Saturday, Nov. 18, through Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. Cars can exit […] The post New parking option for RSW travelers this Thanksgiving first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Sobaheg for all!
Long before we linked ourselves by computers and social media, before we linked ourselves by voice, internal combustion and air travel, before we linked ourselves by steam — way back when we still relied on wind and sail — we also created a turkey link. “Turkeys” came to Europe from two places, and in fact they were two distinct birds: […] The post Sobaheg for all! first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
It’s all in a tennis family
Tennis instructor Sibo Kangwa gently tossed colorful sponge balls one at a time to four children who easily swatted them back over the net on a recent late weekday afternoon at the Barbara Manzo Tennis Center in Three Oaks Park in south Fort Myers. Nearby, parents gushed about how she instills early confidence in the sport and eye-hand coordination and […] The post It’s all in a tennis family first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Homeowners AT RISK
Some people like to roll the dice. But if you’re thinking of gambling on going “bare” on your property insurance, it may not be your luckiest move. Going bare, another name for self-insuring, is a trend more and more homeowners are opting for to escape the mental stress and physical pain in the pocketbook caused by skyrocketing property insurance premiums. […] The post Homeowners AT RISK first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
‘The war changed my whole experience’
Born on the banks of the Fox River in St. Charles, Ill., when the ’20s were still roaring, in 1926, James Elander came into the world just in time for a little character-building: first, the crash of the stock market in 1929. Then the Great Depression of the 1930s. And finally World War II. All that amounted to his first […] The post ‘The war changed my whole experience’ first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Jason Dysarczyk: Once a Marine, always a Marine
“I am a Marine,” said veteran Jason Dysarczyk. While Dysarczyk will always be part of the veteran community, he’s found a new band of brothers as a leader of South Trail Fire and Rescue, which provides fire protection and rescue services to approximately 62,000 residents of a 39-square mile area in South Fort Myers. Dysarczyk served in the United States […] The post Jason Dysarczyk: Once a Marine, always a Marine first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Korean War veteran recalls fierce fighting at Bunker Hill
At 90, Robert E. Ritter’s looks belie his age. Ritter earned a Purple Heart in the Korean War, often called the “forgotten war,” fought from 1950 to 1953. He currently lives alone in his home in West Nokomis and is fully self-sufficient. He served as primary caregiver for his wife of 70 years, Rosie, who died in 2022. He remembers […] The post Korean War veteran recalls fierce fighting at Bunker Hill first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
‘I learned that human life … takes priority over all else’
Editor’s note: Robert Hilliard, 98, is a combat infantry veteran of World War II. He received the Purple Heart with the Second Infantry Division in Europe at the Battle of the Bulge, and served in post-war occupied Germany with the Second Air Disarmament Wing of the Army’s Ninth Air Force. In a little more than two years in the Army […] The post ‘I learned that human life … takes priority over all else’ first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Star rising
Every so often in journalism you get to commit a paradox, by definition “a seemingly absurd statement or proposition that when investigated may prove to be well-founded or true.” That’s especially true in writing commentary about real events or people. Here’s a paradox: I’m writing a farewell to a journalist who will remain robustly among us. But next week, he’ll […] The post Star rising first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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