Keep Lee County Beautiful gives out awards

Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc celebrated their 3 first annual environmental awards breakfast honoring volunteers of the year Allen and Chery Day, as well as Tunaskin with their business partner award among others

The awards breakfast, sponsored by Wawa, was held at the Riverside Community Center with Marshal Bower the President & CEO for the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools as the Emcee

Last year, Keep Lee County Beautiful educated 1,302 individuals, engaged 4,084 volunteers and organized 233 community cleanup projects As a result, 78,951 pounds of litter were removed, and 800 sea oats were planted

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The 2022 Environmental Award Winners are:

∫ Outstanding Adoption Group – Julie Yellig

∫ Community Partner – Tunaskin Aquatic Apparel, Inc

∫ Youth Engagement Partner – Lovers Key State Park

∫ Outstanding Site Captain – Trish White-Cape Coral Northwest Neighborhood Association

∫ Business Partner – Coca-Cola Beverages Florida

∫ Marine Debris Improvement – Sarah Burnsed

∫ Hurricane Recovery Champion – Mid Island Water Sports

∫ Volunteer of the Year – Allen & Chery Day wouldn’t that be a disincentive to the corporation gouging the public? When we fail to impede profiteering from the corporations that control our vital national resources, we miss the opportunity to discourage price gouging If Exxon expected to see a tax offset they would have no self interest to throw

Chevrolet Equinox in the area of eastbound Daniels Parkway and the entrance ramp to southbound Interstate 75, the Florida Highway Patrol reported

In an effort to flee the scene, the Chevrolet truck traveled over the median divider and collided with a 2018 Toyota Corolla A witness, driving a 2010 Toyota Prius, stopped to assist with the crash The driver of the Chevrolet truck exited the vehicle, stole the Toyota Prius, and fled south on Interstate 75

The criminal investigation remains ongoing, anyone with information is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol or Crimestoppers the economy into a tailspin by increasing the price of gas

Lacking a will to impose windfall taxes, far from being a fair distribution of tax burden, becomes a tax to the benefit of oil oligarchy to increase ever higher gas prices

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Instead, we taxed ourselves with higher gas prices to funnel more wealth to the already well heeled That is the opposite of a progressive tax policy

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London Bay opens sales center for Grandview at Bay Beach

London Bay Development has opened a new sales center for Grandview at Bay Beach, its 11-story, 58unit residential tower under construction on Fort Myers Beach The structure replaces the original building lost during Hurricane Ian

“Like so many other businesses on Fort Myers Beach, we look forward to returning to a degree of normalcy to serve our customers,” said Mark Wilson, London Bay president and CEO. “With the ongoing construction of Grandview during the past several years, our team has become part of this resilient island community and we’re happy to see many of the local businesses and attractions we know well continue to reopen ”

Grandview’s new sales center, at 4530 Bay Beach Lane off Estero Boulevard, is open daily from 9 a m to 5 p m Monday through Saturday and 11 a m to 5 p m on Sunday Interested homebuyers can schedule a visit b y c a l l i n g 2 3 9 - 4 4 9 - 1 6 0 0 o r v i s i t i n g GrandviewBayBeach com

Nearly 70% sold, Grandview weathered the hurricane without compromising the structure, the company stated in an announcement

Grandview remains on target for occupancy this year

The tower’s three- and four-bedroom homes feature up to three-and-a-half bathrooms and dens in 2,400 to over 2,900 square feet

The starting price for the units is above $1 million

The units also offer private elevator access, dedicated parking in the main garage, and smart-home-ready technology with energy-efficient programmable digital thermostats for added innovation and convenience

Grandview’s six exclusive penthouses feature 11foot ceilings and a private two-car garage

Three fully furnished model residences by Romanza

Interior Design and Clive Daniel Home are underway and will showcase the spaciousness of Grandview’s open-concept floor plans The models are expected to open for viewing this spring

Adjoining club and living rooms feature a fireplace, a catering kitchen, bar and distinct gathering spaces flowing to expansive outdoor areas Alfresco amenities include open-air and covered seating destinations, a raised spa, firepits and an outdoor kitchen with two built-in grills

The Grandview at Beach is on schedule to open this year on Fort Myers Beach. A new sales center recently opened on Bay Beach Road for the 58-unit, 11-story tower. Units are starting at more than $1 million.

Grandview also offers a fitness center and yoga studio with men’s and women’s changing rooms

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Grandview residents also have access to the beach, pool and amenities of the larger community including the planned Bay Beach Commons complex with pickleball, tennis and bocce courts For more information, visit GrandviewBayBeach com or call 239-449-1600

Spirit Halloween gives check to Child Life Professionals of Golisano Children’s Hospital

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$57,794 check to the Child Life professionals of Golisano Children’s Hospital Feb. 21. The funds were part of the Spirit of Children campaign held last October, when the company also gifted $4,200 in costumes, decorations and crafts – helping to make Halloween fun and the hospital less scary for the children hospitalized during the holiday

The certified Child Life Specialists bring joy and comfort to hospitalized k i d s a n d t h e i r f a m i l i e s t h r o u g h e v idence-based techniques such as medical play and therapeutic disciplines to help normalize the hospital experience. Spirit o f C h i l d r e n h a s g i f t e d m o r e t h a n

$409,150 in donations and in-kind gifts of costumes, decorations and surprises f o r c h i l d r e n s i n c e p a r t n e r i n g w i t h

Golisano Children’s Hospital in 2007

Spirit of Children focuses on making hos pitals les s s cary for children and their families by partnering with Child L i f e D e p a r t m e n t s w o r k i n g t o c r e a t e m o r e c o m f o r t a b l e h o s p i t a l e n v i r o nments With donations raised in Spirit Halloween stores and from vendor partners, they continue empowering Child Life programs and roles, including:

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Purchasing sensory and educational items as well as adaptive toys and medical teaching dolls

Supporting art, music, canine, and horticulture therapy programs

C o n s t r u c t i n g a n d r e n o v a t i n g p l a yrooms, playgrounds, teen lounges and family spaces

“At Spirit Halloween, we are in the business of bringing joy to Halloween celebrations everywhere, but what we’re proudest of are the moments of happiness we can deliver to children at pediatric hospitals,” said Steven Silverstein, President and CEO of Spirit Halloween.

“The work we do and the funds we raise f o r f a m i l i e s g o i n g t h r o u g h d i f f i c u l t times wouldn’t be possible without the generous donations from our guests and vendors If we can make Halloween a bit brighter for the patients, families, and our hospital partners, that is what matters most ”

To learn more about the Child Life program at Golisano Children’s Hospital and ways to make a difference for young patients, visit LeeHealthFoundation.org

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