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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.
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.
Combating Skin Cancer
Summer is almost here, but many people in Florida slide from one season to another with little notice. After all, this is the sunshine state. But our rays of sunshine come with a warning: skin cancer! May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Statistics prove we need to heed and take action on experts’ tips and suggestions. Florida has one of […] The post Combating Skin Cancer 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.
When it comes to tourism, Lee County has a lot to celebrate
May 19-25 is designated National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) by the U.S. Travel Association. Established in 1983, NTTW underscores travel’s essential role in driving our economy, cultivating vibrant communities and forging connections. Light Up Lee is one of several initiatives being implemented by the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) to highlight the value of tourism to Lee […] The post When it comes to tourism, Lee County has a lot to celebrate first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
SanCap Chamber hails hurricane heroes
Exactly 595 days after Hurricane Ian forever changed the way of doing business on the islands, the SanCap Chamber returned to a traditional annual meeting format with a luncheon at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort. With the storm still on peoples’ minds the agenda focused on hurricane recovery. In addition to the traditional annual awards, Sanibel Mayor Richard Johnson presented state […] The post SanCap Chamber hails hurricane heroes first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Sunscreen Protection
Edited from Ask the Expert section of Skin Cancer Foundation, skincancer.org It’s essential to protect the skin from both types of UV radiation. UVB rays cause sunburn and play a key role in developing skin cancer. UVA rays cause skin damage, leading to tanning and skin aging. The shortest wavelengths of UVA rays also contribute to sunburn. Look for the […] The post Sunscreen Protection first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Help for shelter dogs with heartworm
Bailey and Friends, a trust component of the Golisano Foundation, awarded The Cape Coral Animal Shelter a grant to provide heartworm treatment and follow-up appointments for dogs taken in by the shelter. The grant award letter stated, “We commend your efforts in providing lifesaving care, promoting wellness, and fostering opportunities that strengthen the human-animal bond.” “This is our third grant […] The post Help for shelter dogs with heartworm first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Pets of the Week
To adopt or foster a pet These animals are available for adoption at the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. It’s located at 325 SW 2nd Avenue in Cape Coral. Shelter hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday, noon -5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, noon-4 p.m. The shelter is closed to the public on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, visit […] The post Pets of the Week first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Breakthrough for Cats?
Is the wait by U.S. cat lovers and veterinarians for legal access to medication for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) — a complex, devastating and nearly always fatal disease of cats — nearly over? For the past few years, an experimental antiviral treatment — GS-441524 — has only been available in the United States via the black market. It’s a nucleoside […] The post Breakthrough for Cats? first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Volunteer to restore a historic marsh
The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation’s (SCCF) Coastal Watch, with the help of the nonprofit’s Native Landscapes & Garden Center and Habitat Management program, is calling on community members to join a crucial restoration effort at SCCF’s Gulf Ridge Preserve. The historical marsh at the preserve was devastated by Hurricane Ian. It urgently needs your help to thrive again. Marsh plantings […] The post Volunteer to restore a historic marsh first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day
On Friday, May 17, don’t be concerned if your coworker shows up wearing a life preserver. They’re probably celebrating Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary puts it on as part of National Safe Boating Week. People are encouraged to wear life jackets on land. Join the fun and post creative pictures on social media […] The post Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Kids get a new ride thanks to a generous donation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County have a new van to transport children and teens after Bridgestone donated a 2023 Ford Transit XLT to the nonprofit. The donation is part of Bridgestone’s Driving Great Futures initiative, which has raised over $20 million to support children and teens in Boys & Girls Clubs of America programs across the United States. […] The post Kids get a new ride thanks to a generous donation first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
138 trees planted to Keep Lee County beautiful
Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) was honored to partner with Comcast, Keep America Beautiful and the City of Cape Coral for tree planting in celebration of Arbor Day. The event occurred in Joe Coviello Park, where volunteers from the Comcast Team UP program, local students and community members came together to plant 138 trees. “Planting trees is one of […] The post 138 trees planted to Keep Lee County beautiful first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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