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Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published 11 hours agoBreast cancer: the second time around
The first call can be one of the hardest. A woman has found a lump, been told she needs more testing or learned that a mammogram revealed something suspicious. She fears what doctors may find, but without health insurance, she also fears what finding out may cost. When that call…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 21Boat crews, paddlers, shore volunteers needed for Lemon Bay cleanup event
Englewood Beach Waterfest Inc. and its community partners are recruiting boat owners, paddlers, beach walkers and shore-support volunteers for Paddle for the Pass: A Waterfest Community Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 3. The cleanup will use separate boat, paddle and…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 21Pets of the Week: AWL, EARS and Suncoast Humane Society
Animal Welfare League At 16 years old, Chase isn’t asking for much — just a soft bed, gentle hands, slow walks and someone to love him for the rest of his days. This senior sweetheart is friendly, gentle, crate-trained and has good leash manners. Yes, Chase is a sweet, gentle old…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 17Veterans and stories abound at Honor Flight reunion
It is Friday, Aug. 28, and 100 veterans are gathering inside the Life Celebration Center in Punta Gorda. The event is the second annual reunion of the Southwest Florida Honor Flight (www.swflhonorflight.org), sponsored by Veteran Air. It is nearly 5:30 p.m. The staff from Mission…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 13Pets of the Week: AWL, EARS and Suncoast Humane Society
Animal Welfare League At 16 years old, Chase isn’t asking for much — just a soft bed, gentle hands, slow walks and someone to love him for the rest of his days. This senior sweetheart is friendly, gentle, crate-trained and has good leash manners. Yes, Chase is a sweet, gentle old…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 11When chocolate meets charity
It’s amazing to see these little warriors be so happy, said Linda Vernon, Advocate Radiation Oncology’s marketing manager. She’s talking about the kiddos battling cancer — and the very reason the Chocolate Festival is such a special treat every year. (Yes, that pun was absolutely…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 09Pets of the Week: AWL, EARS and Suncoast Humane Society
Animal Welfare League Pookie is a 2-year-old sweetheart with a big personality who loves being close to her people and is always ready to soak up attention. She has plenty of energy, enjoys staying active, and is looking for a home where she can be the center of attention. Pookie…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 06Charlotte County Fire & EMS to hold fire station open houses
Charlotte County Fire & EMS invites residents to visit three local fire stations during a series of community open houses this fall. Each station will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors can tour the station, view fire and emergency medical apparatus, and meet the firefighters,…
Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published September 02Charlotte’s Hope sponsors writing workshop
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Join Charlotte’s Hope Ministries for a writing workshop on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at The Bridge, located at 1135 E U.S. Hwy. 90, in...
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 02“Hope Lights the Way” at annual Recovery Candlelight Vigil
Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC) invites the community to come together for an evening of hope, healing and remembrance at its annual Recovery Candlelight Vigil from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit St., Punta Gorda. Held in recognition of…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 02A.N.A.’s Friends
NATURE OF BUSINESS: Nonprofit organization serving abused, neglected and abandoned children throughout Southwest Florida COMPANY PRESIDENT & CEO: Jessica Kaestner NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: One primary office in Fort Myers, serving children throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published August 31Hunger action month
September is Hunger Action Month, a time to shine a light on an issue that affects every community across Southwest Florida. Recent data from Feeding America shows that today, one in seven people and one in five children experience food insecurity. Nearly 300,000 neighbors rely…