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In this day and age, it’s good to practice being a positive thinker

Written by Tonya Bramlage on . Posted in Health & Wellness.

If you want to make a change in your life, think about the things that matter most to you. Self-affirmation is the practice of reflecting on the things that matter to you on the deepest personal level. Gratitude journaling takes just a few minutes out of each day to write down a handful of things that you are thankful for in the present moment. Journaling may help you stay focused and committed to the changes you wish to make because you will be thinking about how your decisions affect the things that matter the most in your life. Affirmations tend to work best when you are thinking about your broader sources of meaning and purpose.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Tarpon Trot

Written by Boca Beacon Reader on . Posted in News, Sports & Outdoors.

Run the island from one end to the other … that’s how the challenge began. Two longtime friends, Kyle Hocker and David Hoeft came up with the idea over a year ago. Although last year the run did not come to fruition, this December they vowed to see it through.
And so it began …

OBITUARY: Fay Dixon Moser

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.

Fay Lorraine Dixon Moser of Sweetwater, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:38 a.m. on January 6, 2022. As she entered the gates of glory, she was met by her husband, James Washington Moser and her daughter, Miracle Ann. Starting on August 19, 1949, she and J.W. spent 37 earthly years […]

OBITUARY: William Warber

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Obituaries.

William A. “Bill” Warber, age 88 of Englewood, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was born on December 1, 1933, in Grand Haven to the late William and Augusta (Gross) Warber. Bill married Doris Ann Yager on November 20, 1953, and was blessed with two children. Bill grew up in the dairy business owned […]

THE ISLAND GOLFER: Taking up golf? A better chance for success if you excel at tennis

Written by Scott Cotherman on . Posted in Columns, Sports & Outdoors.

Long dubbed country club sports, tennis and golf experienced a resurgence in popularity in the past 20 months due to pandemic-related dynamics. Both sports have risen from a consistent decline over two decades and are now seen as safe outdoor recreational activities for the vaccinated and unvaccinated alike. The Omicron variant of the Covid virus […]

DOG LIFE: Food and treats for your dog

Written by Harry Kalajian, MDT on . Posted in Columns, Opinion.

This topic is very controversial. Everyone, including pet food companies, claims to have the best food for dogs.The truth is, it depends on the individual dog. As long as your dog likes it and has no allergies to the ingredients in the food, it’s fine to give it to him. If you have a puppy, […]

ECOWATCH: Who is responsible for toxic algae in Florida waters?

Written by Delores Savas on . Posted in Columns, Opinion.

“We have not used our water well. Our major rivers are defiled by noxious debris. Pollution from cities and industries kills fish in our streams. Many waterways are covered with oil slick and contain growths of algae that destroy productive life and make the water unfit for recreation. ‘Polluted Water — No Swimming’ has become a familiar sign on […]

A message regarding your yard waste from Lee County government

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in News.

Lee County Solid Waste asks customers to be aware of potential delays in yard waste collections; Trash collection not affected Fort Myers, FL, Jan. 7, 2022 – Lee County Solid Waste is asking customers to be aware they may experience delays in pickup of some yard waste beginning Monday because the county’s contracted haulers are […]