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Collier County
ART & MUSEUMS Artis—Naples 239-597-1900, artisnaples.org Artis—Naples enriches the community with diverse, world-class events, including music, film, and art exhibitions. Featuring venues like Frances Pew Hayes Hall and The Baker Museum, it invites everyone, from first-time visitors to lifelong patrons, to experience the inspiring world of the arts. C’mon, Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples 239-514-0084, cmon.org A 30,000-square-foot innovative cultural […] The post Collier County first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Charlotte County
ART & MUSEUMS The Charlotte Players 941-625-4175, charlotteplayers.org Established in 1961, this community theatre company has produced over 300 theatrical productions, offered acting classes, and run a children’s summer program. It also partners with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to distribute free books to preschoolers. Gulf Theatre & Military Heritage Museum 941.575.9002, gulftheater.org, militaryheritagemuseum.org The Military Heritage Museum, chaired by […] The post Charlotte County first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Planning for your future: assess the costs of long-term care
As each day passes, more and more baby boomers are crossing the threshold into retirement. After leaving the workplace, many retirees enjoy traveling and catching up on time with their families and friends. After a few years, though, many retirees begin to experience struggles with their health or selfcare. This could prompt them to require health services, specifically through long-term […] The post Planning for your future: assess the costs of long-term care first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Hurricane Recovery Grant Program gives Lee Health a $4.3 Million grant
Lee Health received a $4.3 million grant from the Florida Department of Emergency Management’s Hurricane Recovery Grant Program. Governor DeSantis awarded the grant to support post-Hurricane Ian recovery efforts and improve the health system’s water well infrastructure. This infrastructure is crucial for accessing, managing, and delivering water resources to support essential healthcare services. The total project cost is estimated at […] The post Hurricane Recovery Grant Program gives Lee Health a $4.3 Million grant first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Opportunities to Invest in Your Wellbeing
Maintaining our weight and keeping our blood pressure and cholesterol under control are important for our health. However, a healthy life extends beyond physical wellness and encompasses many aspects of wellbeing, such as purpose driven living, stress management, sleep and mental and emotional health. At Lee Health, our Healthy Life Center team aims to inspire, motivate and encourage wellness and […] The post Opportunities to Invest in Your Wellbeing first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Admiring Alligators
The American alligator, the official state reptile of Florida, conjures both fear and admiration. However, it is also being celebrated for its critical role in the ecosystem. These majestic creatures, often misunderstood as aggressive man-eaters, are crucial indicators of environmental health, particularly regarding Everglades restoration. “The reasons to fear alligators are unfounded, as they are not aggressive beasts, although as […] The post Admiring Alligators first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Plant the right tree in the right place
You can plant the right tree in the right place in cities and suburbs with help from a newly relaunched website from University of Florida scientists. Visit the website at floridatrees.ifas.ufl.edu/FloridaTrees. If “right tree, right place” sounds similar to the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principle of “right plant, right place,” it’s no coincidence. “By planting species that are more suitable for a […] The post Plant the right tree in the right place first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
A Fishing Tale
Even the great Russian writers talked about fishing. Take Leo Tolstoy. Although fishing is arguably about peace (so is war, which doesn’t make it defensible), he didn’t do it in “War and Peace,” but instead in the novel, “Anna Karenina.” There, he said about one of his characters, “He liked fishing, and seemed to take pride in being able to […] The post A Fishing Tale first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Two new Resorts in Charlotte and Lee County make the grade
It feels as though they’ve descended to rescue the spirit and economy of the hurricane impacted Charlotte and Lee County. One arrived with the charm of a celebrated minstrel, the other through the initiative of an airline. Fortunately, both have vast resources, which proved essential as the opening of Margaritaville Resort Fort Myers Beach and Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor encountered […] The post Two new Resorts in Charlotte and Lee County make the grade first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Discover South Florida
Staycations offer the perfect blend of convenience and luxury, especially in the off-season when the crowds have thinned out, and residents and visitors can truly indulge in the pleasures of South Florida. Instead of dealing with the hassles of air travel—long lines, cramped seats, and the stress of navigating through airports— just load up your car and uncover the gems […] The post Discover South Florida first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Don’t get scammed filing your home insurance claim
After a disaster, many homeowners’ insurance customers may be unsure where to begin filing a claim with their company. Here are seven tips from the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters. 1. Only work with state-licensed professionals Whether you’re hiring a contractor to make repairs or a public insurance adjuster to help you understand and submit your insurance claim, make […] The post Don’t get scammed filing your home insurance claim first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Stronger storms, stronger power grid
Florida Power & Light Company prepares year-round for hurricane season and is ready for 2024, said Jack Eble, FPL spokesman. “We know the price of paradise here in Florida is hurricanes and severe weather.” In a statement on hurricane season, FPL said it is working continuously “to build a stronger, smarter, more storm-resilient energy grid to serve customers in Lee […] The post Stronger storms, stronger power grid first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Hurricane Survivors’ Advice
When it comes to men, women and children who have endured hurricanes, there is only one universal identity: Boy Scouts. During hurricane season, anyone in Florida must be a Boy Scout because their motto is “Be Prepared.” That’s especially true in coastal counties like Palm Beach, with nearly 1.55 million residents bordering the Atlantic Ocean, or Collier, Lee and Charlotte, […] The post Hurricane Survivors’ Advice first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
It’s prime time to be prepared for a hurricane
Living in Florida for the past 25 years, I’ve experienced way too many Category 4 and Category 5 hurricanes to count, including: Hurricanes Mitch (1998), Ivan and Charley (2004), Wilma (2005), Irma (2017) and Ian (2022). And that’s not counting the “smaller” hurricanes and tropical storms that wreak havoc upon in between the “big ones.” Hurricanes are unpredictable. You never […] The post It’s prime time to be prepared for a hurricane first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Florida Power & Light enhances energy grid with planned upgrades in Lee County
Throughout 2024, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) plans to make the following upgrades in Lee County as part of its ongoing commitment to avoid outages and restore power faster following severe weather. These upgrades include strengthening 21 main power lines, including those that serve critical community services; maintaining trees and vegetation, a common cause of power outages, particularly during […] The post Florida Power & Light enhances energy grid with planned upgrades in Lee County first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Grant money to improve a school for students with autism
Family Initiative, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing programs and therapies to children, teens and young adults impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD), has received a $250,000 grant to help create a new and innovative autism specialty school for middle and high school students. The Golisano Foundation, which awarded the grant, is one of the nation’s largest foundations dedicated to […] The post Grant money to improve a school for students with autism first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Discover sailing this summer
If you want to feel the wind in your hair, try sailing! On Saturday, June 22, the Offshore Sailing School will offer two-hour sailing lessons for $25 a person. Learn how to harness the wind to move through the water. Understand the effect wind and current have on the sailboat. Practice different maneuvers and learn about the roles in each […] The post Discover sailing this summer first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The power of partnerships – look upstream
When I have the honor of meeting with Southwest Floridians to share ideas about how to build the future we all envision, I marvel at the passionate commitment of so many individuals and organizations working to build a flourishing community. Collaboratory is committed to supporting their efforts to most effectively impact those they serve. As part of my work to […] The post The power of partnerships – look upstream first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Pussy-footed Wimpism
I am proud — proud of our governor, proud of our state legislature, proud of the water-drinking lobbyists who champion business in Florida from air-conditioned offices out of the sun, including the Florida Chamber of Commerce, with such deep-pocket members as the U.S. Sugar Corp. and Florida Crystals; or Associated General Contractors; or the Florida Home Builders Association; or The […] The post Pussy-footed Wimpism first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Mike’s Weather Page takes hurricane season by storm
With hurricane season here, Floridians know it’s time to stock up on supplies, make an emergency plan and tune into Mike’s Weather Page. The man behind the storm-tracking website and social media pages is Mike Boylan. He’s gained recognition and respect for his self-taught meteorology and blog-style postings at spaghettimodels.com/ “I am a rare Florida native! I am originally from […] The post Mike’s Weather Page takes hurricane season by storm first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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