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Children’s Advocacy Center shines a light on Mental Health Awareness Month
Children’s Advocacy Center shines a light on Mental Health Awareness Month Trauma therapy reduces mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 23, 2022) – Across the U.S., May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s about shining light on the stigma of getting help, providing resources, and encouraging mental health…
FWC statewide redfish workshops start next week
May 24, 2022 FWC statewide redfish workshops start next weekThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a series of public workshops to gather public input on proposed rules for redfish that include nine new management regions and modified recreational bag, vessel, and off-the-water transport limits. The FWC developed these proposed changes using…
FWC: First pink-tagged bass caught! 9 more are swimming, worth big prizes!
May 24, 2022 FWC: First pink-tagged bass caught! 9 more are swimming, worth big prizes!On May 22, Florida angler, Dale Dew, caught the first pink-tagged bass of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch 10-Tag Celebration. Dew will receive a $5,000 gift card to Bass Pro Shops and $1,000 to shop at AFTCO.…
Edison Ford and Garden Shoppe Open Memorial Day
Edison and Ford Winter Estates Open Memorial DayThe Garden Shoppe is stocked with new plantsFORT MYERS, Fla. (May 24, 2022) -- Edison and Ford Winter Estates will be open regular hours on Memorial Day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Guided tours are offered throughout the day or visitors can use the app and map to take the self-guided tour…
FWC announces winner of High School Fishing Conservation Project Competition
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) High School Fishing Program congratulates Punta Gorda Middle School fishing team as the Grand Prize winners of the FWC’s High School Fishing Conservation Project Competition. The students completed five conservation projects including cleaning up multiple waterbodies in their local area and organizing a fishing clinic for their…
Minaya Learning Global Solutions launches national Healthcare Learning and Development Practice
Minaya Learning Global Solutions launches national Healthcare Learning and Development PracticeAward-winning Southwest Florida based firm develops Healthcare workforces CAPE CORAL, Fla. (May 23, 2022) – Minaya Learning Global Solutions LLC (MLGS), an award winning learning and development firm for mid-to-large enterprises around the world, has launched its Healthcare Learning and Development Practice for nonprofit and…
Ready, Set, Grill! Local fire remediation specialists advise grill masters to prepare now for a safe, savory outdoor cooking season
Ready, Set, Grill! Local SERVPRO fire remediation specialist advises Fort Myers grill masters to prepare now for a safe, savory outdoor cooking season Fort Myers, FL (Grassroots Newswire) March 18, 2022 - For many, the Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) warns families that…
FWC announces 2022 Lionfish Challenge
FWC announces 2022 Lionfish Challenge The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is excited to announce the 2022 Lionfish Challenge tournament, which kicks off May 20 and ends Sept. 6. The Lionfish Challenge is a summer-long lionfish tournament open to competitors around the state of Florida. This is the seventh year of the Lionfish…
Fort Myers Brewing Company earns international honors at 2022 World Beer Cup
Fort Myers Brewing Company earns international honors at 2022 World Beer Cup FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 19, 2022) – Fort Myers Brewing Company has earned international acclaim with a gold medal at the 2022 World Beer Cup, a global beer competition recognizing the most outstanding brewers and their beers. The brewery was awarded gold in…
FWC reminds boaters to boat safely during National Safe Boating Week
May 20, 2022FWC reminds boaters to boat safely during National Safe Boating WeekFlorida leads the nation with over 1 million registered vessels across the state and is known as a prime boating spot for residents and visitors. Unfortunately, each year Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers respond to far too many tragic boating…