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The stars
I now own a telescope so potent you can see a pimple on the nose of the manin the-moon. It’s a gift from my youngest son, Nash. People usually point telescopes at the night sky. Then they offer a few breathtaking exclamations and even quantify an object by distance, size and age. After that, they tend to leave it be. […] The post The stars first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Capiga named managing editor
Fort Myers Florida Weekly Editor Molly Capiga has been named managing editor, overseeing the company’s nine newspapers throughout the state. Capiga, who was a producer at WINK-TV for 15 years, joined the newspaper in September. Managing Editor Betty Wells, whose tenure at Florida Weekly began in 2010 when she launched the company’s Palm Beach edition, retired Dec. 29. In addition […] The post Capiga named managing editor first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
ROAD RAGE
They punch. They kick. They pull hair. Sometimes they spit. It sounds like tactics combatants would use in the ring when squaring off in a no-holds barred World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) bout. But these are everyday people — maybe someone who lives in your own neighborhood — who have been caught up in an episode of road rage. Even worse, […] The post ROAD RAGE first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Pets of the WEEK
These pets are available for adoption from the Lee County Domestic Animal Services. Hours are 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday Saturday. 600 Banner Dr., Fort Myers; 239-533-7387; www.leelostpets.com. *** These pets are available for adoption from the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. Shelter hours vary. 325 SW 2nd Ave., Cape Coral; 239-573-2002; www.capecoralanimalshelter.com. ¦ The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
A cat of a different color? They’re all the rage
When domestic cats first evolved some 10,000 years ago, they came in a brown mackerel tabby wrapper. Still seen today, the pattern of narrow vertical stripes, resembling the bones of a fish — hence the “mackerel” moniker — lines their bodies from spine to belly, with horizontal stripes circling the legs. It’s called “wild type” because of the resemblance to […] The post A cat of a different color? They’re all the rage first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
New Year’s Eve fireworks return to Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach will once again host a firework display on New Year’s Eve. This year promises to be bigger and better thanks to generous donations. The fireworks will start at midnight from a barge in the Gulf. Traffic is expected to be heavy on Estero Island. Visitors should consider using public transportation options offered by LeeTran. Important note: The […] The post New Year’s Eve fireworks return to Fort Myers Beach first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Junior Olympics event on tap
The Kiwanis of Greater Pine Island and Lee County Parks & Recreation will host the annual Junior Olympics event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Philips Community Park in Bokeelia. This free event is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. It includes the long jump, 50-yard dash, 400 meters, softball throw and frisbee toss. Trophies will be given […] The post Junior Olympics event on tap first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Food bank earns top honors
The Midwest Food Bank received a four-star rating from the charity ranking organization, Charity Navigator. The four-star distinction is the highest rating a charity can receive. Midwest Food Bank says its strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency are the reason they achieved four-star status. Charity Navigator is America’s largest independent charity evaluator. Midwest Food Bank has earned […] The post Food bank earns top honors first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate the holiday season
Hundreds of children and teens in Lee County jumpstarted the holiday season by sipping hot cocoa, devouring cookies, singing Christmas carols and unwrapping gifts hand delivered by Santa Claus. In partnership with its Adopt-a-Club sponsors, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County hosted six holiday parties to help brighten the season for club members of all ages. The festive parties, […] The post Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate the holiday season first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
‘No spend January’: A challenge to save money
Have you heard of “No Spend January?” It’s simply a challenge where you only spend money on essentials, such as housing, groceries, car payments and so on. The nonessentials, such as getting your nails done, ordering a latte and going out to eat are all things you would skip. After all the consumerism in December, “No Spend January” is a […] The post ‘No spend January’: A challenge to save money first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Famous Florida panthers featured on new plate
A new Protect the Panther license plate is now available. The new design features a striking photograph taken by Carlton Ward in 2018 of the first female panther documented north of the Caloosahatchee since 1973, along with her kitten. The new license plate can be purchased at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or by checking with […] The post Famous Florida panthers featured on new plate first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Looking forward in the rear-view mirror
On the morning this paper appears in print and online, the following things will occur in my life. For one, my all-time favorite editor, Betty Wells — prickly, tough, smart, honest, a word celebrant, a fact lover, a fiercely loyal friend — will be gone from journalism, where she spent the last 50 years, except for the 10 when “I […] The post Looking forward in the rear-view mirror first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The welcome mat is out
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor cut the opening ribbon on Friday, Dec. 15, welcoming both traveling guests and neighborhood residents to enjoy the more than 22 waterfront acres of entertainment and relaxation. “It feels like a dream to be here today and makes me a little emotional walking through this resort,” said Micah Richins, president and operating officer of Sunseeker Resort. […] The post The welcome mat is out first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Season of GIVING
When data analysts came out recently with a study that showed Florida ranked at 34 for “Most Charitable States” (Utah, Wyoming and Minnesota were the top three), the information also included this statistic: Florida ranked 13 for “Charitable Giving,” but only 41 for “Volunteering & Service.” In the holiday season, personal and corporate generosity is the cultural gold-standard. Gifts of […] The post Season of GIVING first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Giving the Gift of Health
There are people, such as doctors and nurses, who devote their entire lives to protecting our community’s health and wellbeing. But did you know, anyone can give the gift of health? Charitable donations made to Lee Health help provide good health to thousands of Southwest Florida residents, including tiny babies, people coping with Alzheimer’s disease, cancer patients, those with life-threatening […] The post Giving the Gift of Health first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Anders to receive special award
The Captiva Island Historical Society (CIHS) is honoring Kristie Anders with a prized award. She will receive the Betty Anholt Guardian of History Award. Anders is a living model of the Captiva Island Historical Society’s mission of gathering, preserving, interpreting and sharing history. To celebrate her contributions as a historian and educator, CIHS will honor Anders with a reception at […] The post Anders to receive special award first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Pets of the WEEK
These pets are available for adoption from the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. Shelter hours vary. 325 SW 2nd Ave., Cape Coral; 239-573-2002; www.capecoralanimalshelter.com. *** These pets are available for adoption from Gulf Coast Humane Society. The shelter has a Senior Adoption Special during December. All adoption fees are paid for senior cats and dogs 8 years old or older. 2010 […] The post Pets of the WEEK first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
A few actions can improve our animals’ lives
Is improving the well-being of your animals — and animals in general — on your list of New Year’s resolutions? We hope so. Working to make the world better not only for pets, but also for animals in need, is the best resolution we can think of. The idea of making life better for animals can seem overwhelming, especially when […] The post A few actions can improve our animals’ lives first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Florida Snow a delightful lawn ornament, or frightful pest?
Those little white flowers that cover lawns maybe the closest thing Southwest Florida gets to “snow” cover. Are they weeds or a plant to cherish this time of year? When it comes to lawn groundcover plants, Florida Snow, scientifically known as Richardia grandiflora, is controversial. With its unique characteristics, this nonnative species has garnered both praise and criticism from gardeners […] The post Florida Snow a delightful lawn ornament, or frightful pest? first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The community embraces SCCF’s mission of conservation
Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation CEO James Evans recounted the amazing recovery, regrowth and resilience the organization has achieved over the past year at the Dec. 5 Annual Membership Meeting, where five new trustees were elected to the board. “We are extremely grateful for our members and donors who have shown extraordinary generosity in supporting our mission-driven work and made our […] The post The community embraces SCCF’s mission of conservation first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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