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Record Hurricane Predictions
This year’s hurricane season is forecast to be extremely active, and that is not something Floridians want to hear! It’s the highest number of storms government meteorologists have ever forecast. “This season is looking to be an extraordinary one,” says Rick Spinrad, administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), announcing the 2024 outlook. • NOAA predicts an 85% […] The post Record Hurricane Predictions first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Boozy cooking class
Join the Luminary Hotel & Co. for a unique bourbon event celebrating the release of Chef Edward Lee’s new cookbook, “Bourbon Land: A Spirited Love Letter to My Old Kentucky Whiskey.” This two-hour experience will take bourbon-whiskey connoisseurs on a culinary journey to explore craft cocktails and cuisines made with this distinguished liquor. “My favorite bourbon is the one […] The post Boozy cooking class first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Manage chronic diseases
The program, “It’s All About You,” is a self-management program for chronic diseases. People 18 years of age or older with chronic health conditions can register. It aims to help them learn ways to manage their conditions and symptoms better. Participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book, “Living a Healthier Life with Chronic Conditions.” The virtual workshop is […] The post Manage chronic diseases first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Lee Health honored with Governor’s Sterling Award
Lee Health is the first healthcare system in Florida to be recognized with the Governor’s Sterling Award, granted by the Sterling Council. The Sterling Council is a public/private partnership supported by the Officer of the Governor that manages the Sterling/Baldrige National Criteria for national standards and best practices for performance excellence. The Florida Sterling Award is a prestigious recognition given […] The post Lee Health honored with Governor’s Sterling Award first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Lee Community Healthcare marks a decade of impact
Lee Health created Lee Community Healthcare in 2013 to ensure affordable healthcare for everyone in our community, especially the medically uninsured and economically distressed people in Southwest Florida. In 2014, Lee Community Healthcare was designated a federally qualified health center look-alike (FQHC-LA). An FQHC-LA is a community healthcare provider that meets all the requirements of a federally qualified health center […] The post Lee Community Healthcare marks a decade of impact first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
The Gator Club bakes for Day of Service
Valerie’s House hosted Southwest Florida Gator Club members on Saturday, May 18, for “Baking with Gators” day in the new kitchen of the Family Is Forever Home in Fort Myers. It was a sea of orange and blue as alumni of the University of Florida baked gator-inspired cookies with the children and teens of Valerie’s House, a non-profit organization that […] The post The Gator Club bakes for Day of Service first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Two months off
Ladies and gentlemen, the public high school class of 2024 has graduated and left childhood behind. Thank a teacher or a coach. Thank the principal, the front desk secretary and the janitor. Thank that sweet-tempered road crossing guard at the corner of the school and the bus driver who delivered them to and from some distant neighborhood every damn day, […] The post Two months off first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Paying student-athletes
Florida’s governing body overseeing high school athletics could soon approve a proposal allowing high school athletes to be paid through business agreements such as endorsement deals. The Florida High School Athletic Association discussed a potential change to the organization’s bylaws earlier in May that would allow student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness under what is commonly known […] The post Paying student-athletes first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Teacher Salaries Don’t Add Up
You don’t have to be good at math to be alarmed by these numbers: • The approximate number of public school teachers in the Sunshine State: 180,000. • The number of students in Florida public schools: 3 million. • The salaries households with one adult and one child or two adults with two children must earn to support themselves — […] The post Teacher Salaries Don’t Add Up first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Naples teen helps veterans, honoring his late grandfather
After donating nearly $11,000 of his bar mitzvah money in 2022 to help end veterans’ homelessness, local teen Herman Kaufman recently returned to Warrior Homes of Collier with an additional donation in honor of his late grandfather, a World War II fighter pilot. Joined by several classmates, the Community School of Naples sophomore delivered $1,600 worth of grocery store gift […] The post Naples teen helps veterans, honoring his late grandfather first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Tons of peanut butter and jelly collected for those in need
In a remarkable display of community support, Community Cooperative collected an astounding 9 tons of peanut butter and jelly for its annual peanut butter and jelly drive in April. Community Cooperative leaders say from their humble beginnings of distributing PB&J sandwiches to those in need to witnessing this incredible milestone, the journey is remarkable. “We have been overwhelmed by the […] The post Tons of peanut butter and jelly collected for those in need first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Help improve Lee County parks
Lee County Parks & Recreation is asking the public to help improve its services and amenities by participating in a survey. The survey is available on the Parks & Recreation website’s homepage, leeparks.org, and on its social media pages. People who complete the survey can enter a drawing to win a family four-pass to the 2025 SWFL Ag Expo, a […] The post Help improve Lee County parks first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Florida’s flamingo count is complete
If a hundred honeybees suddenly arrive in a field of wildflowers where they haven’t been seen in 125 years, the event might be significant of a larger evolving reality. That’s how it is with the now-official results of the American flamingo count in the Sunshine State, recently announced by the Audubon Society of Florida. In a seven-day period in February, […] The post Florida’s flamingo count is complete first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Boardwalk is closing for maintenance
The section of boardwalk trail along Gator Lake at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve closed temporarily on Monday, May 20. Workers are performing maintenance in that area. The boardwalk is expected to reopen Monday, June 3. Guided walks will continue while the section of the boardwalk is undergoing repairs. The Interpretive Center and Rock and Stroll Garden will remain open […] The post Boardwalk is closing for maintenance first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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