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The best life
I come from a long line of preachers and teachers — the kind who like to tell you what’s best for you. Another way of putting it: they’re often hypocrites. Hypocrites are an essential part of our world — every parent ought to be one, at least when necessary — because they’re willing to instruct us in our better interests […] The post The best life first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Deploying decoys to save shorebirds
Shortly after Julie Weaver and John Niesel moved to Sanibel Island from Colorado in 2021, they decided to take a walk on the beach. They spotted what looked like a group of shorebirds sitting on the sand. They also noticed something strange. “They’re not moving,” Niesel said. The married couple had encountered a clever ruse devised by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation […] The post Deploying decoys to save shorebirds first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Best of 2024: The Flamingo Awards
Welcome to Florida Weekly’s Best special section! In our Best special section, which we call The Flamingos, we highlight the wackiest and the most wondrous, the sublime and the ridiculous — the things that add up to make South Florida among the most interesting places to survive and thrive. Many “best of ” publications are filled solely with content that’s […] The post Best of 2024: The Flamingo Awards first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Turtle nesting season starts
Sea turtles are starting to make their way to Florida beaches for their nesting season. Sea turtles typically return to nest in March along Florida’s southeast Atlantic coast from Brevard County south to Broward County, while nesting begins on Gulf Coast or North Florida beaches in April or May. People can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable […] The post Turtle nesting season starts first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Keep silver kings reigning
When fishing for tarpon this season, be sure to heed the advice of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). FWC consulted partners, including charter captains, Salt Strong and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, to create a comprehensive list of best fishing practices to guide anglers looking to target tarpon. Recommendations focus on what gear to use, fighting techniques, handling […] The post Keep silver kings reigning first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Ortiz Avenue widening project begins
Work will begin this month to widen Ortiz Avenue from Colonial Boulevard to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard im Fort Myers. The project will widen the roadway from two lanes to four. It will include a 6-foot sidewalk on the east side of the road and a 10-foot paved trail on the west side of the road. On-road bike […] The post Ortiz Avenue widening project begins first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
‘Aiming for Ability’
Get ready to fire as the Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will host the sixth annual “Aiming for Ability” Clay Shooting Tournament. The event will happen on Friday, May 3, outdoors at Sarasota Trap Skeet & Clays in Nokomis. All proceeds will […] The post ‘Aiming for Ability’ first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Fischer Family Foundation supports Southwest Florida children
The Fischer Family Foundation, a foundation that helps underprivileged and low-income youth, recently awarded $67,400 in grants to six local nonprofits. The foundation distributed grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County, Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Community Cooperative, The Heights Foundation, The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties and Youth Haven. “Our goal is to […] The post Fischer Family Foundation supports Southwest Florida children first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Youth Innovation Night features Black creators
The Lee County Black History Society, in partnership with the Edison Awards and The Lewis Latimer Fellowship Program, offered “Youth Innovation Night: Unleash Your Super Powers” on April 16 at the Williams Academy Black History Museum in Fort Myers. The event featured a panel of Latimer Fellows from the Lewis Latimer Fellowship Program, a national program dedicated to providing access […] The post Youth Innovation Night features Black creators first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Bank of the Islands honors the community at its ‘Evening of Appreciation’
Nonprofits and community leaders received more than just praise when the Bank of the Islands hosted a reception earlier this month. The bank announced it has donated more than $400,000 to island organizations since Hurricane Ian devastated the area. That figure is even higher than the goal for the bank’s “We Love Our Islands” program. “This Evening of Appreciation is […] The post Bank of the Islands honors the community at its ‘Evening of Appreciation’ first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Letters
Dear Readers, I thank you deeply for your letters — of any opinion or persuasion — especially those delivered without name-calling or invective. Here are some recent ones, abridged only for length. I look forward to hearing from you again. — Roger Williams Re: “Test Them,” April 3 FROM: Louise Foley Hello, Mr. Williams, I just read your commentary in […] The post Letters first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
It’s breeding season for pythons
A team of UF/IFAS and USGS scientists are on the search for pythons, employing new tactics and equipment in the next phase of a large-scale python telemetry scout project launched last year. The goal of the project is to study Burmese python biology and movement patterns as they leverage state-of-the-art radio telemetry technology during the species’ mating and breeding season […] The post It’s breeding season for pythons first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Florida’s HIDDEN RICHES
An unexpected windfall could be waiting for you, courtesy of the state of Florida. It may be money, or it could be gold but it’s waiting to be claimed by its owner. We even uncovered cash that most likely belongs to former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis. The state is not suddenly exhibiting a new-found sense of generosity. […] The post Florida’s HIDDEN RICHES first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Southwest Florida showed tons of heart
Organizers say the Southwest Florida Heart Ball will make a big difference in fighting heart disease in our community. The event brought in more than $700,000 and was the most successful since 2020. This year’s campaign was chaired by Dr. Iahn Gonsenhauser, chief medical officer at Lee Health. “The support for this year’s Heart Ball was incredible, and I’m grateful […] The post Southwest Florida showed tons of heart first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
New hope for pancreatic cancer patients
Many people do not equate pancreatic cancer with a lot of hope because this type of cancer is often detected late and spreads rapidly, which results in a poor prognosis. But, Mark Bloomston, M.D., FACS, surgical oncologist and medical director of the Florida Center for Pancreatic Diseases, says there is new hope for pancreatic cancer patients. “There are cures for […] The post New hope for pancreatic cancer patients first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
‘Ding’ Darling honors valued volunteers
“Ding” Darling Refuge and “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) honored the volunteers who helped get the area reopened after Hurricane Ian. They held a luncheon and awards ceremony last month. “This was the first luncheon we’ve been able to hold to honor our volunteers since COVID,” said Supervisory Refuge Ranger Toni Westland. “We gathered at The Roost […] The post ‘Ding’ Darling honors valued volunteers first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
What’s happening with Lake Okeechobee?
Spring is a time of change, as birds begin their migrations and estuarine species start their spawn. Important changes also happen in the Caloosahatchee River and Estuary as waters begin to warm and the wet season looms on the horizon. In Southwest Florida, seasonal water quality is strongly tied to the health and management of Lake Okeechobee, which was artificially […] The post What’s happening with Lake Okeechobee? first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Order specialty license plates online
The Lee County Tax Collector is expanding its online service by offering Florida’s specialty license plates on its site. With causes ranging from education to environment, sports to health, Florida offers more than 100 different specialty plates on behalf of various organizations. The money raised from their sale goes directly to the organization. According to the Florida Department of Highway […] The post Order specialty license plates online first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Celebrating Earth Day and 60 years of conservation efforts
Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, when tens of millions of Americans joined for the first time in a national recognition and celebration of the beauty and importance of protecting our planet. However, in Southwest Florida, Earth Day started much earlier when in 1964, the founders of the Conservancy decided to stop “the road to nowhere” as […] The post Celebrating Earth Day and 60 years of conservation efforts first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Hundreds help clean up Lee County
The Great American Cleanup didn’t disappoint in Southwest Florida when more than 400 volunteers pitched in to throw out trash. On March 30, Keep Lee County Beautiful (KLCB) hosted the event at 14 different locations across Southwest Florida. Volunteers cleaned up parks, beaches, roadsides and waterways. They picked up nearly 7,000 pounds of litter and debris. Since launching the Great […] The post Hundreds help clean up Lee County first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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