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Rise of an invasive lizard
If you see a lizard with a bright orange head, blue body and colorful tail, local environmentalists want to know about it. They’re called Peter’s rock agamas. The lizards are exotic and invasive, and they’re on the move. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) asks people to report any spotting of the colorful creatures on the islands. SCCF says the population […] The post Rise of an invasive lizard first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building
New life for a restaurant after Hurricane Ian swept through, leaving it in ruins. The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination. They’ve turned their temporary tent into a beloved community hub and are now ready to break ground on a new building. When speaking...
Sanibel breakfast, lunch restaurant returns, much to our delight
Trasi Sharp is in constant motion shortly before her restaurant's 2 p.m. closing on a recent Thursday. She greets customers one minute, then dashes off toward the kitchen. Returning moments later, she places a towering to-go order on the counter, then heads across the dining room to catch up with a table of three.
Rehabilitated great horned owl released in Cape Coral
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, in collaboration with Peace River Wildlife Center, released a great horned owl back into its natural habitat on Sunday, May 12, at approximately 4 p.m. in Rosen Park, Cape Coral, according to a joint announcement by Tricia LaPointe, executive director of PRWC and Alison Charney Hussey, executive corrector of CROW.
Purchase of old golf course offers unmatched park possibilities
1. Put Jaycee Park improvements on hold. more than 90% of the population does not know where this park is, because it is only a neighborhood park. Take the $12 million-plus (from the mystery fund) and apply it towards purchasing the old golf course. 2. Alter the Jaycee Park plans...
Pets of the Week
To adopt or foster a pet These animals are available for adoption at the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. It’s located at 325 SW 2nd Avenue in Cape Coral. Shelter hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday, noon -5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, noon-4 p.m. The shelter is closed to the public on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, visit […] The post Pets of the Week first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Wide variety of art on display at Cape Coral Library through June 27
The Art Gallery of the Cape Coral Library, at 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, highlights many different examples of creativity in the current exhibit that will remain in place through June 27. There’s something for every person, young and old, to enjoy. The walls of the gallery hallway feature the...
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