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Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 07Milkshakes, lamb and a ‘sizzling’ Tigress
A milkshake story from Ocean Prime National Chocolate Milkshake Day is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 12, so it’s timely to share this little tale about Ocean Prime. When restaurant founder Cameron Mitchell was dining out with his family years ago, his young son asked for a…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 07Community Cooperative launches “Saucy September” Food Drive to add flavor to emergency food assistance
September is National Condiment Month, and Community Cooperative is giving Southwest Florida a reason to celebrate! Throughout the month, the nonprofit is collecting sauces, spices, and condiments through its “Saucy September” food drive to help local families turn emergency food…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 07Beatles, Benise and folk music: September strikes different chords
Gulf Coast Symphony mixes familiar favorites, genre-spanning concerts and unexpected entertainment throughout September, offering a musical and performance palette for all tastes. “It is a journey across countries, cultures and musical traditions. The connective tissue is not…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 06Leaving a legacy at Lee Health
Healthcare has always been an essential lifeline worldwide; nobody can beat the flu with their own two fists. It takes a team of doctors, nurses, therapists, surgeons and many other health care professionals to care for patients and help people reach a healthy, fulfilling life.…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 06Sunset sophistication at Paramount
A rear canvas for extraordinary living in this 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom at Paramount. This property, encompassing more than 3700 square feet, features a private elevator lobby and a spacious entryway with 10′ ceilings. Two vast living rooms with a custom entertainment bar with a…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 06Before the scouts came, there was Putnam
Pat Putnam last played a major-league baseball game on Sept. 20, 1984. He was 30. He died on Aug. 25 in Punta Gorda. He was 72. He should not be lost to Southwest Florida sports history. The Fort Myers High School graduate was the first player from the region to play in the…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 06Use your heirlooms and create a memory or two
After a lifetime of collecting, there’s one thing that still amazes me: It’s the capacity of a single item to trigger a memory. That happened to me one Saturday afternoon while I was shopping at my local hospice resale store. I’d traversed the store twice and found nothing. Then…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 04Labor Day weekend in Southwest Florida
If looking for a fun way to spend Labor Day weekend, to get a great holiday meal or deal, here are a selection of ideas in Collier and Lee counties. Also, for a meaningful tribute, people gather in Naples, Estero and Cape Coral on Labor Day in advance of the 25th anniversary of…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 03From farm to shopping center
Walk into SWFL Produce Farm Store at Coconut Point and you might leave with more than you expected. Maybe it’s a basket of blueberries picked fresh that morning. Maybe it’s a Jersey tomato that reminds a shopper of home. Maybe it’s a pink pineapple or a loaf of locally made…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 03The DISH: Bimini Bait Shack
The Dish: Kitschy tiki bar fun The Place: Bimini Bait Shack, 17501 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers; 239-360-2248; www.biminibaitshack.com The Details: While technically bearing a Fort Myers postal address, with its panoramic sunset views of the Sanibel Causeway and San Carlos…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 03August ends with coffee, mahjong, and hope
Summer is nearly over, and while full-blown season won’t start gearing up until around November, mini-social season starts now. It was such a busy week that I would have needed to clone myself to be at everything I wanted to go to, but I flitted around from event to event just…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 03Recognizing sepsis: Early action can save lives
At Lee Health, we are committed to improving the health of our patients and community. We do this not only by providing exceptional care when people need it, but also by raising awareness of serious health conditions and sharing information that can help people protect themselves…