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Celebrate the giving spirit: Help a neighborhood this Thanksgiving
The Heights Foundation/Heights Center will feed more than 450 people at its “Celebration of Giving Thanks.” With such a need in the Harlem Heights neighborhood, the organization is asking for people to help by donating turkeys and groceries for families. The celebration takes place Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Heights center in Harlem Heights. This is the second year […] The post Celebrate the giving spirit: Help a neighborhood this Thanksgiving first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Orphan Sunday challenges churches to take action and support families
For centuries, when children lost their parents, the church stepped in to help. Government-funded foster care programs didn’t come about until the early 1900s in the U.S. Since then, the church’s role has dwindled dramatically. Today, the Christian Alliance for Orphans aims to revive that role and encourage the faithful to help orphans and children in foster care. On Sunday, […] The post Orphan Sunday challenges churches to take action and support families first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Legal superstars honored for pro bono work
The Lee County Bar Association is honoring 20 local legal superstars for their efforts on behalf of low-income county residents in need of legal aid — and nearly half the honorees are affiliated with the nonprofit Lee County Legal Aid Society. The Lee County Bar Association’s annual Pro Bono Awards recognize local lawyers and judges who devote their time and […] The post Legal superstars honored for pro bono work first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Naples selected as home for Theater in the Garden
An international center for the arts is coming to Naples, Florida. Theater in the Garden announced its plans in partnership with the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation. The theater’s mission is to benefit the lives of exceptional young classical singers from around the world and further enrich the cultural fabric of the Naples community. It is planned to be a multi-purpose space […] The post Naples selected as home for Theater in the Garden first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Day for HONOR
In the American military experience, calendar time is one thing, perhaps — the nation is 247 years old and so is its military service — but time in memory is another, a fact never more apparent than on Veterans Day. Many living veterans of World War II, now in their late 90s or older, remember old Civil War veterans from […] The post Day for HONOR first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Tips to keep geriatric cats comfortable and safe
Aging cats are a growing segment of the feline population, thanks to better veterinary care and nutrition and a powerful human-cat bond. What happens when they move from seniorhood to the geriatric stage — and what’s the difference? Senior cats may still be active and reasonably healthy, but geriatric cats are fragile, with health conditions that make them vulnerable to […] The post Tips to keep geriatric cats comfortable and safe first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Destroyed weather stations to be replaced
Weather stations topped some of the channel markers in the water surrounding Lee County. Unfortunately, Hurricane Ian’s 140 mile per hour winds and 24-foot waves destroyed the pilings and the technology. Now a grant will help replace the equipment that provides vital weather data. The River, Estuary, and Coastal Observing Network (RECON) weather stations have been an invaluable resource for […] The post Destroyed weather stations to be replaced first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Go on a search for Southwest Florida birds
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) wants you to be on the lookout for birds in the local area. SCCF is holding several bird walks around Sanibel and Fort Myers. SCCF shorebird staff and volunteers will lead the walks. The casual strolls will introduce people to our region’s diverse bird species and offer tips for identification. The first walk will take […] The post Go on a search for Southwest Florida birds first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Contest winners capture nature’s resilience after Ian
Amateur photographers from around the world submitted breath-taking images of wildlife from inside “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge. The refuge just announced who received the top prizes in their amateur photo contest. Last month, “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) held an official judging for its 31st annual “Ding” Darling Amateur Nature Photography Contest. It announced the 2023 winners […] The post Contest winners capture nature’s resilience after Ian first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Play Ball! Fields destroyed by Ian are now a hit thanks to a major makeover
After Hurricane Ian, young baseball and softball players on Fort Myers Beach had to travel to find fields to play. The hurricane wrecked the Bay Oaks Little League Field. But now, those players will enjoy a world class field thanks to Major League Baseball and The Scotts Company LLC. Bay Oaks was one of three communities in the United States […] The post Play Ball! Fields destroyed by Ian are now a hit thanks to a major makeover first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Southwest Florida is open: Visit Florida to market hurricane recovery highlights
Florida’s tourism marketing agency is ready to promote Southwest Florida’s hurricane recovery in hopes of bringing more tourists to our area. The CEO of Visit Florida toured Lee County and told tourism leaders she’s committed to getting people back on Southwest Florida beaches. Members of the SanCap Chamber heard from Visit Florida CEO Dana Young. She told them the agency […] The post Southwest Florida is open: Visit Florida to market hurricane recovery highlights first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The marathon
On a misty morning in Vienna in October 2019, a 34-year-old Kenyan named Eliud Kipchoge, weighing in at 126 pounds, ran the fastest time ever recorded for 26.2 miles, racing through a flat course about 550 feet above sea level with a support team pacing him and delivering fluids until near the end. After months of what one observer called […] The post The marathon first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Thunderbirds, other stunning acts to fill sky during air show
That thunder you’ll hear crashing and ripping through the sky Nov. 4-5 won’t be from a storm. It will be the sound of the fabled United States Air Force Thunderbirds returning to the Florida International Air Show — which USA Today once named as one of world’s 10 best air shows. Although the Thunderbirds, which will be wrapping up their […] The post Thunderbirds, other stunning acts to fill sky during air show first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
FAST TRAIN
When Brightline fast trains finally made their initial runs between Miami and the newly opened train station in Terminal C at Orlando International Airport starting the first day of autumn — a 235-mile trip of about 3.5 hours envisioned more than a decade ago, and currently with four stops en route — owners and riders appeared ecstatic. For good reason. […] The post FAST TRAIN first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Savour Coffee expressing gratitude for first responders
Savour Coffee, one of Southwest Florida’s newest coffee shops, is pleased to announce its heartfelt initiative to honor and thank our dedicated first responders. On Saturday, October 28, First Responders Day, Savour Coffee will be offering First Responders half off their entire order when they come into the café in uniform or show proof of eligibility. Starting at 8:30 a.m. first responders, […] The post Savour Coffee expressing gratitude for first responders first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Savour Coffee expressing gratitude for first responders
Savour Coffee, one of Southwest Florida’s newest coffee shops, is pleased to announce its heartfelt initiative to honor and thank our dedicated first responders. On Saturday, Oct. 28, First Responders Day, Savour Coffee will be offering First Responders half off their entire order when they come into the café in uniform or show proof of eligibility. Starting at 8:30 a.m. first […] The post Savour Coffee expressing gratitude for first responders first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Drive Out Hunger: Take a swing to help Harry Chapin Food Bank
For the first time, Harry Chapin Food Bank has partnered with the Heritage Cares Foundation to host the “Drive Out Hunger” golf tournament. The event will be held at The Club at Pelican Preserve on Monday, Oct. 30. It starts at 11:30 a.m. “This golf tournament is an opportunity to continue to raise awareness about the impact of food insecurity […] The post Drive Out Hunger: Take a swing to help Harry Chapin Food Bank first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Help our shorelines: Adopt and grow your own mangrove
Now, more than ever, our coastal ecosystems need support. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) wants people in Southwest Florida to help by adopting and growing mangroves. SCCF’s Coastal Watch program is hosting an adoption day at the Bailey Homestead Preserve, located at 1300 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. On Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. until noon, people can pick up mangrove […] The post Help our shorelines: Adopt and grow your own mangrove first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Swing for the Sox raises more than $70,000 for scholarships
It was the biggest golf tournament of the year for the Red Sox’s Foundation, Swing for the Sox. The tournament fielded 132 golfers at the Tiburón Golf Club’s Gold Course in Naples. Those golfers raised $71,690. As part of the Red Sox’s continuing community outreach efforts, all proceeds from this year’s tournament benefits the Lee County Red Sox Scholarship program. […] The post Swing for the Sox raises more than $70,000 for scholarships first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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