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The Long Generation
We spend a lot of time as Americans thinking about generations — which one we’re from and what that means for us. But as thoughtful people have been pointing out for hundreds of years, comparisons are odious. We can’t live up to or down from a previous generation because the challenges, the circumstances, the tools and the opportunities aren’t the […] The post The Long Generation first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
BABY BOOMER SEX
Used to be, old people sat on porches, back when it was harder to get old, anyway. If they did manage to reach old age, they frequently lived in the homes of their children, where privacy may have been defined differently than it is these days. For roughly 350 years in America, ever since the Puritans arrived with their notions […] The post BABY BOOMER SEX first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Boardwalk closed for repairs
The boardwalk at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve will close for routine repairs and maintenance beginning Thursday, April 11, and will remain closed for approximately two weeks. No guided walks will be offered while the boardwalk is closed. However, the Interpretive Center and nature store, and Rock and Stroll Garden, will remain open to visitors. The parking fee will be […] The post Boardwalk closed for repairs first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Go slow, look out below for manatees
Watching for manatees is always important, but spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below for the slow-moving mammals as they move from their winter refuges. Manatees winter in Florida springs, power plant discharges and other warm-water sites, relying on water that is warmer than 68 degrees Fahrenheit. As spring brings warmer temperatures, manatees […] The post Go slow, look out below for manatees first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Big bucks raised during BBQ, Bands & Brew
More than $96,000 will help needy homeowners make repairs thanks to the popular Lee BIA Builders Care fundraiser BBQ, Bands & Brew. The festival, held March 24 at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in downtown Fort Myers, drew in nearly 2,000 attendees. It featured a lineup of live performances, food vendors and fun-filled activities for all ages, including a cornhole tournament and […] The post Big bucks raised during BBQ, Bands & Brew first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Grab tickets for Islands Night 2024
Free tickets for Sam Bailey’s Islands Night at Hammond Stadium on Wednesday, April 17, are now available at the SanCap Chamber Visitor Center and locations throughout the islands, including Homerun Sponsor Bank of the Islands. Sanibel Captiva Community Bank weigh in as Triple Level Sponsor. The chamber is seeking additional sponsors for Islands Night, in combination with the chamber annual […] The post Grab tickets for Islands Night 2024 first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
FLORIDA’S FOUNDING FIGURES
Florida’s history is a tapestry of countless threads, the lives of its men and women woven into it, often invisibly. But sometimes those threads become ropes or steel cables, if you will, vivid lives that give us both direction and character. Almost every day now we find the country and the state stamped with this unhappy ink: Divided. Divisive. If […] The post FLORIDA’S FOUNDING FIGURES first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Publix offers time and money to build affordable housing
Publix Super Market Charities gave a $175,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties to help the organization build affordable homes. As part of Habitat’s mission, the grant will directly support its Affordable Homeownership Program, which builds new and rehabilitates existing homes and sells them to low-income earning families through an affordable mortgage. Along with its financial […] The post Publix offers time and money to build affordable housing first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Visionaries wanted to merge innovation and art
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), invites creative minds from across the globe — visionaries, innovators, creators and futurists — to propose design concepts for engaging, transformational art installations to be built along the banks of the Caloosahatchee in downtown Fort Myers. The goal of Innovation Walk is to marry innovation with art, transforming and populating a meandering, mile-long […] The post Visionaries wanted to merge innovation and art first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The firmament of stars
Unless you’re Daniel Boone or Jim Bridger or, say, Reinhold Messner, the great northern Italian climber who first ascended Everest alone, first climbed all 14 peaks in the world stretching 8,000 meters or higher without carrying extra oxygen, and first walked and skied across Antarctica and Greenland all by his lonesome or in the company of one other, you probably […] The post The firmament of stars first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Lee County island hopping
Sparkling sandy beaches, lush landscapes, Old Florida architecture and world-class fishing all lie just offshore in Lee County. The barrier islands offer a tropical escape right in Pine Island Sound. If mainland residents and tourists are looking for a break from the hustle and bustle, they can take a taxi to get away. By taxi, we mean water taxis. Many […] The post Lee County island hopping first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Port Sanibel Marina is rebuilding stronger
Port Sanibel Marina held a ribbon cutting to officially celebrate the opening of its boat barn. The event is part of the marina’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Ian. The marina opened its docks and ramp to government agencies and their subcontractors immediately after the storm passed but was unable to open to the public until months later. Port Sanibel was […] The post Port Sanibel Marina is rebuilding stronger first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Support panthers with new plate
Looking for a way to show your support of Florida panther conservation? Consider getting the newly designed Protect the Panther license plate. Staff with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) worked with photographer Carlton Ward and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida to design the new plate. The latest design features a stunning photograph taken by Ward […] The post Support panthers with new plate first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
New ride for Lehigh teen
Yadiel Mayo could barely sleep the night before he was reunited with his truck. He was excited to see his dream come true, a revamped version of his beat-up old vehicle. The post New ride for Lehigh teen first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Support children at a baseball game and egg hunt
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the importance of protecting children from abuse and neglect. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC), the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels and the Lee County Sheriff ’s Office are teaming up for the third annual Pinwheels in the Park event on Saturday, April 6, to promote awareness of the […] The post Support children at a baseball game and egg hunt first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Local students cheer scholarships
The Boston Red Sox awarded 16 high school seniors $5,000 each in college scholarships. The students were honored by the Red Sox Foundation before a recent spring training game at JetBlue Park. The scholarships are for academically talented students who have shown a commitment to community service and are pursuing a two- or four-year degree at any college or university. […] The post Local students cheer scholarships first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Transforming communities, building futures
The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers (HACFM) was founded in 1960 by Resolution No. 37 “A Resolution declaring the need for a Housing Authority in the City of Fort Myers, Florida” and was adopted by a unanimous resolution. Since that time, HACFM has provided housing for those in need in our area and presently serves an estimated […] The post Transforming communities, building futures first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Valerie’s House opens doors to new facility
Valerie’s House celebrated the grand opening of its new Family is Forever home last month with a ribbon-cutting and tours of the new facility at 3551 Shoemaker Lane, now known as 3551 Valerie’s House Way, in Fort Myers. More than 300 people attended the ribbon cutting and toured the new home, including Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson, Lee County commissioners, […] The post Valerie’s House opens doors to new facility first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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