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SAFETY COMES 1ST FOR SWIMMERS: Children and adults will benefit from lessons

Mar 09, 2021 09:34PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

Florida residents, snowbirds and tourists all realize it is extremely important to know how to swim—wherever you are in the Sunshine State because of the amount of water everywhere.

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POINT OF VIEW: It’s easy to get in your Blue Mind by living on the water

Mar 09, 2021 09:03PM ● By KATHY MONTGOMERY

Researchers have spent decades studying Blue Mind, the meditative state associated with being on or near the water that can create feelings of calm, peacefulness and general happiness.

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12 Organizations and Nonprofits Benefiting the Southwest Florida Community

Mar 01, 2021 03:49PM ● By Emma Eldridge

Community organizations and nonprofits provide resources, engage with local residents, and find creative solutions to community-specific problems. Here are twelve prominent organizations and nonprofits in the Southwest Florida surrounding area.

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2020 Sea Turtle Season Brought Mixed Results Amid Global Pandemic

Dec 04, 2020 12:00PM

Turtle nesting season, May 1 through Oct. 31, recently concluded. In some places, nesting was up, but hatchings were down.

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Help for Seniors: Friendship Centers Provide Variety of Services

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM

Nutritious meals, social engagement and support for health and wellness are all offered at Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County, where case managers can help with assessing the needs and arranging for in-home services for seniors.

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Shell Point’s Newest Neighborhood: The Enclave Welcomes Its First Residents

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By LYNN SCHNEIDER

The first phase of construction on the Enclave, Shell Point Retirement Community’s latest neighborhood, is complete, and several residents have already begun moving into the community.

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