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Citizens Insurance policies to be moved to private insurers
Amid a push to move policyholders into the private market, regulators have approved proposals by six private insurers to take as many 153,000 policies from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky signed six orders giving the go-ahead to the private insurers to make offers to Citizens customers. The state Office of Insurance Regulation issued similar orders […] The post Citizens Insurance policies to be moved to private insurers first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Pets of the WEEK
These pets are available for adoption from Gulf Coast Humane Society. It’s Adopt- A-Dog month and GCHS is celebrating bully breeds with half off all bully breed adoptions. 2010 Arcadia St., Fort Myers. 2010 Arcadia St., Fort Myers; 239-332-0364; www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org. *** These pets are available for adoption from Lee County Domestic Animal Services. Hours are 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday Saturday. […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Prepare your pets for floods, fires and other emergencies
New York City and New Jersey are flooding. Severe storms struck Illinois, Mississippi, Vermont and other states in June and July, and Hurricane Idalia swept through the southeast in August. California, although it has had an extra-wet year, is entering fire season. No matter where you live, a natural disaster can occur at any time. Preparation can save your life […] The post Prepare your pets for floods, fires and other emergencies first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
History Channel’s ‘American Pickers’ coming to Florida in January
The “American Pickers” TV show is returning to Florida in January in search of hidden treasures and rare and historical items. “We are heading to the Sunshine State and breaking away from the winter,” according to an Oct. 2 post on the show’s Facebook page. The History Channel show’s stars — Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby and Robbie Wolfe — will […] The post History Channel’s ‘American Pickers’ coming to Florida in January first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Readers respond
Good morning Roger: Your column this week, “Plague of Locusts”, was too funny and on point as usual. We could no doubt come up with a few more recommendations for drivers, restaurants and the postal service, too! regards, Rick Hello Roger, Just wanted to let you know that I loved reading your Commentary in the Sept. 28 Florida Weekly (“Man […] The post Readers respond first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
‘Ding’ Darling
Although much of the hurricane recovery at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island depended on the very force that destroyed it — Mother Nature — refuge staff, too, had a lot of heavy lifting ahead of them when they returned to the premises the days following Hurricane Ian. “We boated into Tarpon Bay, and it was heartbreaking,” […] The post ‘Ding’ Darling first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
28th annual Storybook Ball benefits Ronald McDonald charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida hosts the 28th annual Storybook Ball on Saturday, Feb. 10. This signature fundraising event brings together families, community supporters, partners and local McDonald’s owner-operators for a special evening celebrating the importance of family-centered care. In black-tie optional attire, guests will enjoy cocktail hour with an incredible silent auction, dinner, dessert, dancing, live auction […] The post 28th annual Storybook Ball benefits Ronald McDonald charities first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
‘It’s real devastating to find out that you have breast cancer’
Dusti Gilbert is at the start of her journey and just trying to take it one step a time. She was diagnosed with breast cancer on Aug. 29 and had a lumpectomy in her left breast Oct. 3. The path she had to follow to get to this point illustrates the various kinds of testing and the stress of not […] The post ‘It’s real devastating to find out that you have breast cancer’ first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
FARMERS MARKETS
Farmers market season is gearing up in Southwest Florida starting in October. Throughout Lee and Collier counties, the weekly markets carry an array of fresh produce, cut flowers, plants, baked goods, seafood, honey, jams, cheese, herbs, crafts, clothing, artwork and much more. THURSDAY ¦ The Coconut Point Farmers Market runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursdays at Coconut Point mall […] The post FARMERS MARKETS first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Jewish Family Services doubles in size, offers expanded services
Thanks to the support of the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades, Jewish Family Services (JFS) has doubled in size. The help from the United Way allowed JFS to expand its food pantry and office. JFS is also the new site for the South Fort Myers United Way House. On Sept. 21, organizers cut the ribbon on the house […] The post Jewish Family Services doubles in size, offers expanded services first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Hope Clubhouse to host annual Faces of Hope benefit
Hope Clubhouse announces Faces of Hope, an annual luncheon to benefit mental health services in Southwest Florida, to be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers. With a member-led program, Faces of Hope will feature lunch and a program on how to become a face […] The post Hope Clubhouse to host annual Faces of Hope benefit first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Lee Health begins review to restructure, returning to a private nonprofit
Earlier this month Lee Health shared that it is beginning a process to review its current structure to evaluate the potential benefits of returning to a private nonprofit model from its current structure as a public nonprofit health system. Today, Lee Health announced that it has engaged Kaufman Hall, a highly respected health care advisory firm with experience in such […] The post Lee Health begins review to restructure, returning to a private nonprofit first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Plague of locusts
Let’s say you’re sitting in the shiny front office of a medical practice, where you arrived 10 minutes ahead of your scheduled appointment in a naïve and foolish optimism that defies years of contrary experience. “What if today,” you think unrealistically to yourself, “a miracle occurs and they call for me at the appointed time?” Your doctor works with several […] The post Plague of locusts first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Lee Health using new technology to prevent heart disease
Fort Myers resident Bob Freiburger said he has had an interest in heart health with a family history of cardiac concerns, most notably a sibling who died from a sudden cardiac event. As a result, the 77-year-old said he jumped at the chance to take a closer look at his own heart health. “I love data and I’ve always been […] The post Lee Health using new technology to prevent heart disease first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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