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American animals
We have, or have had, ducks that sit on dogs. We’ve had chickens that play with ducks and cats. We’ve had cats that ride on horses, sleep with dogs and lie still while ducks and chickens peck and scratch in the dirt around them. We have goats that live with ducks, and another goat that thinks he’s a horse. If […] The post American animals first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Edison Festival of Light
Dancing light bulbs will illuminate Fort Myers’ streets for the 86th annual Edison Festival of Light. The grand parade is happening from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 17. American businessman and inventor Thomas Alva Edison changed the world with his discoveries in electricity, telegraphs and motion pictures. In 1885, Edison built his winter estate in Fort Myers on […] The post Edison Festival of Light first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Prayer and art to celebrate Black History Month
The Lee County Black History Society is hosting two events for Black History Month. The theme this year is “African Americans and the Arts.” An artist talk will be held Thursday, Feb. 1, and a prayer breakfast will take place Saturday, Feb. 3, both at Roberto Clemente Park in Fort Myers. “In the vibrant tapestry of our shared history, celebrating […] The post Prayer and art to celebrate Black History Month first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Blessings in a Backpack SWFL celebrates 10 years of service
Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing weekend meals to school children, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Southwest Florida chapter. The milestone reflects a decade of commitment and growth, transforming the lives of thousands of children across Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte counties. Founded in 2014 with a modest initiative in nine schools, the […] The post Blessings in a Backpack SWFL celebrates 10 years of service first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Free legal help on tap
A Fort Myers-based legal nonprofit is hosting a free clinic for area seniors in need of no-cost, limited legal advice. Law at the Library is a quarterly conversation sponsored by Lee County Legal Aid Society with support from the AARP Foundation. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Fort Myers Regional […] The post Free legal help on tap first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
First public EV charging station cheered on Sanibel
As Sanibel and Captiva islands continue their recovery from Hurricane Ian, visitors driving electric vehicles (EVs) can now rest assured they will be able to charge their cars while staying on the island. In planning stages before Hurricane Ian hit in September 2022, the new electric-vehicle charging station with two-plugins – the first public EV station on the islands – […] The post First public EV charging station cheered on Sanibel first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Empowering people, enriching communities
I started in real estate 16 years ago, co-founding a commercial real estate fund management company. In January 2021, after helping our company build over a billion dollars of real estate under management, I found myself struggling with depression and anxiety. I then made a life-altering decision and left the career and company I had personally named and passionately dedicated […] The post Empowering people, enriching communities first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Nordstrom Rack opening in the Bell Tower
Let the bargain hunting begin. Nordstrom Rack will open at the Bell Tower in Fort Myers this fall. “We look forward to being a part of the Fort Myers community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices,” said Gemma Lionello, president of Nordstrom Rack Stores. “We’re excited to grow our footprint in the […] The post Nordstrom Rack opening in the Bell Tower first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Big changes planned for downtown Fort Myers
A new project will bring a hotel, shops, condos and parking spots to downtown Fort Myers. The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency has awarded a tax increment rebate to JAXI CMD LLC for The Royal Palm Hotel & Residences located at 2424 Edwards Drive. The CRA says the rebate will not to exceed $30,170,000. The rebate will be funded in […] The post Big changes planned for downtown Fort Myers first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Recent letters
Florida Weekly invites letters from readers, including criticism and praise. Here, we share recent correspondence. From Annie Palmaer, Jupiter: Dear Mr. Williams, Just came upon your thoughtful, Down-to-Earth column (“Making biscuits,” fortmyers.floridaweekly.com/articles/making-biscuits/) after a doomsday, woe is the future, conversation with my friend. Indeed, you nailed it! It is the small, loving gestures and activities that will, hopefully, perhaps, save […] The post Recent letters first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Tracking turtle travels
If you spend any time on Sanibel or Captiva’s beaches during May-October, you’ll likely never question where the sea turtles are. Wooden stakes and yellow flagging tape mark off hundreds of sea turtle nests, and there’s usually sets of tracks still visible in the sand from a turtle’s appearance on a previous night. Florida’s sea turtle nesting season spans May […] The post Tracking turtle travels first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Helping to SAVE the HIVES
Love ’em or hate ’em, fancy ’em or fear ’em — bees might not be friendly, but they definitely are our friends. We might not like to admit it, but the human population depends on the bee population more than most people realize. Pundits have been prophesying about the near-apocalyptic damage to our food supply should bees disappear from our […] The post Helping to SAVE the HIVES first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Renewable energy on Sanibel, Captiva
SanCap Resilience was awarded a federal grant to focus on energy resilience. The grant is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Labs Clean Energy to Communities programs. The grant includes consulting from a network of energy experts for communities seeking to solve specific renewable energy and energy resilience challenges. “We’re excited to receive this grant and […] The post Renewable energy on Sanibel, Captiva first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Local sailor serving in the Red Sea
Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Rios, a native of Cape Coral, serves aboard USS Carney, currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Rios is a fire controlman and was aboard the ship on Oct. 19, when the crew of Carney shot down multiple land attack cruise missiles and unmanned aerial drones launched by Houthi forces in Yemen […] The post Local sailor serving in the Red Sea first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
LARC names new director of development and communications
The Lee Association of Remarkable Citizens (LARC) has named Nickole Hendra as its new director of development and communications. Established in 1954, LARC is a training center for success that provides support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Hendra has more than two decades of involvement in the nonprofit sector. With an innate ability to […] The post LARC names new director of development and communications first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
University of Florida wants to hear from local boaters
Florida Sea Grant wants boaters to take a survey. The organization would like boaters to share their understanding of boating activities and practices, specifically sewage disposal rules. This survey is for anyone who boats in Florida for recreation only, regardless of whether they own or rent a watercraft. It’s estimated to take about 10 minutes or less to complete. No […] The post University of Florida wants to hear from local boaters first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Students get scholarships, just for fun
Dr. Massoud Eghrari and his late wife, Isabella, knew from their personal experiences how grueling it could be to pursue an education and career. So, in addition to funding scholarships for education through The Immokalee Foundation, they established $500 scholarships for qualifying postsecondary students — provided the goal was to relax and have fun. The annual scholarship was established in […] The post Students get scholarships, just for fun first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Lawmakers look at raising Citizens coverage cap
Pointing to increased home values and difficulties finding property insurance, a Florida Senate committee Tuesday approved a bill that would allow residents with homes valued at more than $700,000 to get coverage from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Under current law, Citizens is barred from selling policies for homes with a “dwelling replacement cost” of $700,000 or more, except […] The post Lawmakers look at raising Citizens coverage cap first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Commissioner honored for living MLK’s dream of unity
The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers’ Board Commissioner Mattie Young received the “Keeper of the Dream” Award, presented by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. at the MLK Unity Breakfast Jan. 15. The MLK Unity Breakfast featured inspiring speeches honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and the recognition of impactful community members. The “Keeper of the […] The post Commissioner honored for living MLK’s dream of unity first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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