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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.
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.
Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Floridians to Take Advantage of Florida’s Two Disaster Sales Tax Holidays for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) encourages Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during the first of Florida’s two, 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays beginning June 1 through June 14. A second two-week disaster sales tax holiday will take place August 24 through September 6. “I want to thank the Governor and the Florida Legislature […] The post Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Floridians to Take Advantage of Florida’s Two Disaster Sales Tax Holidays for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season 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.
Managing lupus symptoms
May is Lupus Awareness Month. For the 1.5 million Americans, mostly women, who have lupus, an awareness month is not needed. They are painfully aware of this chronic autoimmune disease without a cure that attacks healthy tissues and organs. While lupus can be managed to improve symptoms and prevent flare-ups, symptoms come and go, and no two cases of lupus […] The post Managing lupus symptoms first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Publix donates 100 million pounds of produce
Publix reached a milestone in the stores’ commitment to helping the hungry. The supermarket announced it has donated 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding American partner food banks. At the height of the pandemic, Publix began purchasing produce in 2020 to help struggling farmers and provide additional fresh fruits and vegetables to food banks. “As a grocery retailer, we […] The post Publix donates 100 million pounds of produce 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.
Burrowing owl nesting season
We are nearing the peak of burrowing owl nesting season in Cape Coral. You may have noticed tiny chicks appearing near burrows in your neighborhood. You can do several things to help the burrowing owls and their owlets at this time of year. First, if you see an unmarked burrow or one without a perch made of PVC pipe and […] The post Burrowing owl nesting season first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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