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SanCap Chamber hails hurricane heroes
Exactly 595 days after Hurricane Ian forever changed the way of doing business on the islands, the SanCap Chamber returned to a traditional annual meeting format with a luncheon at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort. With the storm still on peoples’ minds the agenda focused on hurricane recovery. In addition to the traditional annual awards, Sanibel Mayor Richard Johnson presented state […] The post SanCap Chamber hails hurricane heroes first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Sunscreen Protection
Edited from Ask the Expert section of Skin Cancer Foundation, skincancer.org It’s essential to protect the skin from both types of UV radiation. UVB rays cause sunburn and play a key role in developing skin cancer. UVA rays cause skin damage, leading to tanning and skin aging. The shortest wavelengths of UVA rays also contribute to sunburn. Look for the […] The post Sunscreen Protection first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Help for shelter dogs with heartworm
Bailey and Friends, a trust component of the Golisano Foundation, awarded The Cape Coral Animal Shelter a grant to provide heartworm treatment and follow-up appointments for dogs taken in by the shelter. The grant award letter stated, “We commend your efforts in providing lifesaving care, promoting wellness, and fostering opportunities that strengthen the human-animal bond.” “This is our third grant […] The post Help for shelter dogs with heartworm first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Pets of the Week
To adopt or foster a pet These animals are available for adoption at the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. It’s located at 325 SW 2nd Avenue in Cape Coral. Shelter hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday, noon -5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, noon-4 p.m. The shelter is closed to the public on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, visit […] The post Pets of the Week first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Breakthrough for Cats?
Is the wait by U.S. cat lovers and veterinarians for legal access to medication for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) — a complex, devastating and nearly always fatal disease of cats — nearly over? For the past few years, an experimental antiviral treatment — GS-441524 — has only been available in the United States via the black market. It’s a nucleoside […] The post Breakthrough for Cats? first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Volunteer to restore a historic marsh
The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation’s (SCCF) Coastal Watch, with the help of the nonprofit’s Native Landscapes & Garden Center and Habitat Management program, is calling on community members to join a crucial restoration effort at SCCF’s Gulf Ridge Preserve. The historical marsh at the preserve was devastated by Hurricane Ian. It urgently needs your help to thrive again. Marsh plantings […] The post Volunteer to restore a historic marsh first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day
On Friday, May 17, don’t be concerned if your coworker shows up wearing a life preserver. They’re probably celebrating Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary puts it on as part of National Safe Boating Week. People are encouraged to wear life jackets on land. Join the fun and post creative pictures on social media […] The post Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Kids get a new ride thanks to a generous donation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County have a new van to transport children and teens after Bridgestone donated a 2023 Ford Transit XLT to the nonprofit. The donation is part of Bridgestone’s Driving Great Futures initiative, which has raised over $20 million to support children and teens in Boys & Girls Clubs of America programs across the United States. […] The post Kids get a new ride thanks to a generous donation first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
138 trees planted to Keep Lee County beautiful
Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) was honored to partner with Comcast, Keep America Beautiful and the City of Cape Coral for tree planting in celebration of Arbor Day. The event occurred in Joe Coviello Park, where volunteers from the Comcast Team UP program, local students and community members came together to plant 138 trees. “Planting trees is one of […] The post 138 trees planted to Keep Lee County beautiful first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Soul dusting
How much wine did the famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso have to drink to paint the self-portrait of a somber, intense young man of 19 with a head supported by a tree-trunk neck in 1900, or 32 years later “Girl before a Mirror,” with her breasts floating off a disproportionate trunk but appearing in different locations in the mirror? Or […] The post Soul dusting first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Rise of an invasive lizard
If you see a lizard with a bright orange head, blue body and colorful tail, local environmentalists want to know about it. They’re called Peter’s rock agamas. The lizards are exotic and invasive, and they’re on the move. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) asks people to report any spotting of the colorful creatures on the islands. SCCF says the population […] The post Rise of an invasive lizard first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Right To Clean Water
Florida voters will experience an unlikely luxury of sorts in November when they get to make two choices lying outside the control of their legislators: One, a constitutional amendment that could shape the future of abortion rights and another that could shape the future of legal recreational marijuana in the Sunshine State. Meanwhile, the determined proponents of a third amendment […] The post Right To Clean Water first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Champions of autism awareness praised at gala
Family Initiative’s 2024 annual Autism Acceptance Awards Gala raised $432,000 to provide family-centered compassionate support, innovative programs and evidence based therapies to children, teens and young adults impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The annual celebration topped off Autism Acceptance Month activities. It was held on April 29 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers, featuring dinner, […] The post Champions of autism awareness praised at gala first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
70 years of supporting Southwest Florida
Lee Association of Remarkable Citizens (LARC) celebrated its 70th anniversary at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Fort Myers last month. Established in 1954, LARC Inc. is a training center for success that provides support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson read a proclamation recognizing March as Intellectual and Developmental Disability […] The post 70 years of supporting Southwest Florida first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Free boating safety checks
The Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Vessel Safety Check (VSC) Team will be at Moss Marina on Fort Myers Beach on Saturday, May 18, conducting checks to make sure boaters are safe. The checks will be held from 9 a.m. until noon. The free service could prevent boat owners from being fined by local law enforcement while operating their boats on the […] The post Free boating safety checks first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Cape Coral Animal Shelter honored for lifesaving work
Petco handed out a $5,000 grant to the Cape Coral Animal Shelter in support of their work with animals in Southwest Florida. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets. Since its founding in 1999, Petco Love has invested $380 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. “Our investment in the Cape Coral Animal Shelter is part of […] The post Cape Coral Animal Shelter honored for lifesaving work first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Learn how to foster a pet
Lee County Domestic Animal Services is holding the first Foster Fest from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Anyone who attends can interact with area rescues to see what fostering opportunities are available. This is the perfect opportunity to help one of Animal Services’ rescue partners. Every foster means a chance to assist another homeless pet in need. The […] The post Learn how to foster a pet first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Narcan kits will provide lifesaving help
Lee Health employees now have 500 free Narcan kits to help save lives and combat opioid overdoses. Lee Health partnered with Kimmie’s Recovery Zone to make it happen. The number of drug overdose deaths involving prescription opioids in 2021 was nearly five times the number in 1999. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), in 2021, 45 […] The post Narcan kits will provide lifesaving help first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Shorebirds find homes on rooftops
Shorebirds and seabirds typically nest directly on beaches along Florida’s coasts but as shorelines get busier, species such as black skimmers, least terns, roseate terns and American oystercatchers increasingly use gravel rooftops to nest and raise chicks. Shorebird and seabird nesting season takes place in Florida between Feb. 15 and Sept.1 – varying by region and county. Most rooftop nesting […] The post Shorebirds find homes on rooftops first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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