IN THE HEART OF THE (POLITICAL) COUNTRY
WHY FLORIDA MAY BE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHEN IT COMES TO THIS YEAR'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
As the Democratic primaries concluded this week in Indiana and North Carolina like rooster weather-vanes twisting to show the wind's direction, Floridians waited in the wings. Once again, Florida is becoming a political Kansas, if you will, a state that lies at the center of American political geography and the race for the White House. Full Story
New technology makes hearing aids smaller, more discreet
Baby boomers, fastest-growing population with hearing loss
Today there are 32 million Americans who, whether they acknowledge it or not, have a hearing loss. In the next 10 years, that number is expected to more than double, to 78 million people. This frightening statistic gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "Can you hear me NOW? Full Story
Mental health grants to aid veterans
Lee Mental Health Center, Inc., a private not-for-profit agency, today announced that it has received a $60,000 one-year grant from The Able Trust to initiate a Veterans Outreach Project to serve Lee County veterans with mental illnesses or substance abuse disorders who desire employment. Full Story
Beware of con artist's phone calls
Lee County residents are receiving calls from a con-artist attempting to get their checking account numbers. The con-artist claims to be working with area banks to change all checking account numbers nationwide. When asked which banks, he names banks in our area. This is not true. There is not a nationwide account number change taking place. Full Story
United Way 211 launches volunteer center
Finding help and giving help in our community is easier than ever before. In order to better serve the community, United Way 211, the comprehensive information and referral program for human service needs, announced the launch of the United Way Volunteer Center for Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. Full Story
Turtle license plates help protect sea creatures
The first day of May signals the official start of sea turtle nesting season in Florida. Like the massive amphibious landing on D-Day, each year thousands of sea turtles storm Florida's sandy nesting beaches in the battle for survival. Full Story
Bike to Work Day on May 16
On Friday, May 16, the local business owners of Downtown Fort Myers and the River District will promote and host Bike to Work Day. According to World Watch Institute, a short, four-mile round trip by bicycle keeps about 15 pounds of pollutants out of the air. Full Story
Shell Point hosting open house
Shell Point Retirement Community will host an Assisted Living Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the Arbor Assisted Living Facility located in The Woodlands at Shell Point. Full Story
Celebrity Golf Classic raises more than $655,000
The Lee Memorial Health System Foundation has announced that more than $655,000 was raised in partnership with the Boston Red Sox and will be directed toward treatments and programs for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit patients and their families. Full Story
Fort Myers museums offer half-price admission
The Southwest Florida Museum of History and the Imaginarium Hands-On Museum and Aquarium are offering a 50 percent discount to city of Fort Myers residents on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18. Full Story
Utility, street closures continue downtown
More work being done on parts of First Street
With nearly half of the Downtown Utility and Streetscape Improvements complete, progress on the remaining portion continues through the downtown "core" area. Construction continues on First Street with the addition of First Street from Heitman Street to Monroe Street in the "under construction" status. Construction on this block is expected to be complete in September. Full Story
Rabid bat confirmed in Lee County
The Lee County Health Department has confirmed the presence of rabies in a local bat. The animal was found in the Whiskey Creek area last week, and testing confirmed rabies over the weekend. Rabies can be confirmed only through laboratory analysis. Full Story
'Kid's Day on the Bay' this weekend
Beach fundraiser benefits schools and students
Salty Sam's Marina and Parrot Key Caribbean Grill will host "Kid's Day on the Bay," a fundraiser to benefit area middle and elementary schools, on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.. Full Story
Astronaut to speak at Calusa Nature Center
Fans of space, the stars and the moon will want to attend the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium's Spring Fling 2008 on Saturday, June 14 at Verandah's River House, featuring Astronaut Story Musgrave. Musgrave's presentation will feature his favorite photographs of Earth taken during his numerous trips in space along with his unique perspectives of his time in space. Full Story
Sleep Management Centers is now accredited
Sleep Management Centers, LLC, in Fort Myers recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). "The AASM congratulates Sleep Management Centers, LLC, on fulfilling the high standards required for receiving program accreditation," said Alejandro Chediak, MD, AASM president. Full Story
Self-defense programs available
Lee Center for Rehabilitation & Wellness will hold a women's self-defense class from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, May 8 in its conference room. The center is located at 2070 Carrell Road, Fort Myers. The class, "Self-Defense Awareness & Familiarization Exchange," will be taught by the Lee County Sheriff's Department and consist of a film, lecture and practical application. Full Story
Cruelty case dogs in need of new homes
Lee County Animal Services takes custody of 37 neglected dogs
Lee County Animal Services has been given custody of 37 dogs confiscated from their owners for severe neglect. The dogs' owners made the decision to surrendered legal custody of the dogs to Animal Services on May 1. The dogs were found to be living in extremely unsanitary conditions, exposed to toxic air quality levels, and suffering from a lack of medical care. Full Story
Gulf Coast Humane Society in need of Purina ONE pet food
Gulf Coast Humane Society announced that all dogs and cats housed in the Fort Myers shelter are now eating a consistent diet of Purina ONE brand Pet Food products only. The dietary transition began last week and is now complete. Full Story
Top News RSS feed |
Click Here for PDF of Print Edition 
|
If you have any problems, questions, or comments regarding www.FloridaWeekly.com, please contact our Webmaster. For all other comments, please see our contact section to send feedback to Florida Weekly. Users of this site agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Copyright © 2007—2009 Florida Media Group LLC.
 Twitter |  Facebook |  RSS
|
|
