‘Readiness is built before the rubble falls’
Residents invited to celebrate ‘The Power Of Parks and Recreation’ during Park and Recreation Month in Lee County
Lee County Parks & Recreation invites residents and visitors to celebrate Park and Recreation Month this July with the theme “The Power Of Parks and Recreation.” The month-long celebration highlights how parks and recreation make Lee County stronger, more vibrant and more resilient. As part of the festivities, Lee County will offer free pool admission and free parking on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, at select parks, beach sites, boat ramps and pools. Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking include: • Parks: Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Lakes Park, Hickey Creek Mitigation Park, Manatee Park, and Six Mile Cypress Slough ...
Lee Health Bloodmobile to make stop at Moose Lodge July 25
The Lee Health Bloodmobile will be visiting The Pine Island Moose Lodge at 8903 Stringfellow Road in Saint James City on Saturday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to noon. At Lee Health, donated blood goes to help save the lives of patients at your community-owned hospitals: Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Golisano Children’s Hospital of SW Florida, Gulf Coast Medical Center and Cape Coral Hospital. In addition to the five hospitals, our blood center also services the Level II Trauma Center at Lee Memorial Hospital and the Regional Cancer Center at the Sanctuary. Please help us make our goal of 12+ units of blood. All donors will receive a free health checkup, ...
Summer storms mean lightning strikes are likely
While the skies were light bright on the Fourth of July holiday, there have been additional, and far more dangerous ways the night has been illuminated locally. With Florida producing the second most lighting strikes annually in the United States — and the most fatalities — strikes can be expected, especially during the summer months. In recent weeks, Lee County has seen unfortunate events play out due to the presence of lighting within the county. The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District reported that one person was killed by a lighting strike and three others were hospitalized after being struck by lightning while in the water at the beach on July 3. According to the ...
Pine Island couple attends weather survivors summit in Washington, D.C.
Cindy and Alan Bickford were invited to Washington, D.C., June 29 to attend Extreme Weather Survivors Stolen Summers Summit and Advocacy Day. There were over 70 extreme weather survivors from all over the U.S. who attended the summit. The first day the group heard many survivor stories and everyone was prepped on how to tell their stories of survival to legislators. Bills about FEMA were before Congress at the time of the summit. The Bickfords met with the Byron Donald’s staff to share their experiences from Hurricane Ian, dealing with FEMA, insurance, permits and more. They asked that he consider supporting more funding for FEMA and to help with flood insurance to be ...
Beacon of Hope free July art classes continue
The Beacon of Hope Pine Island began offering a free Art Classes for seniors 55 and older starting Wednesday, July 1, at the Beacon of Hope Center of Excellence classroom at 5090 Doug Taylor Circle, St. James City. The classes will be hosted by local artist from ere on the Island The July event is the second in a series of free art classes offered to local islanders. The Beacon schedule includes: • Today, July 15 — First Light Community Class (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.); and Linda Kroekor – Card Making (12-2 p.m.) • Monday, July 20 – Bobby: Coastal Waves Painting Bobbi (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) • Wednesday, July 22 – Jan: Flamingo Friends Canvas Painting (1-3 ...
Warrior Fisherman - SouthWest Florida seeking a deck boat for disabled veterans
Warrior Fisherman - SouthWest Florida 501(c)(3) president Eugene Breaux said the disabled veterans the group helps fish are in need of an accessible boat. The organization was created to give veterans opportunities for fishing, fellowship and a peaceful time on the waters of Southwest Florida. ...
