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SUMMARY:"Dog Days of Summer" dog adoption event.
DESCRIPTION:FREE LUNCH generously provided by Naples Flatbread of Miromar Outlets. The Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be bringing adoptable canines to our outreach center. No obligation to adopt…stop by\, enjoy lunch and meet these furry folks!
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/dog-days-of-summer-dog-adoption-event/
LOCATION:Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets\, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190\, Estero\, FL\, 33928
CATEGORIES:Sheriff's Outreach Center
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SUMMARY:Dog Days of Summer: A canine Adoption Event
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Sheriff’s office community outreach center to meet adoptable puppies and enjoy a free lunch! can’t adopt the center collects supplies year-round for shelter pets.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/dog-days-of-summer-a-canine-adoption-event/
LOCATION:Miromar Outlet Mall\, 10801 Corkscrew Rd\, Estero\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sheriff's Outreach Center
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SUMMARY:Women’s Self-Defense Class
DESCRIPTION:Description: Learn basic self-defense techniques Ages-13 & up Registration Email-glevine@sheriffleefl.org – Advance Registration Required! \nDress-Gym attire
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/womens-self-defense-class-3/
LOCATION:Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets\, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190\, Estero\, FL\, 33928
CATEGORIES:Sheriff's Outreach Center
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SUMMARY:Women’s Self-Defense Class
DESCRIPTION: Learn basic self-defense techniques Ages-13 & up Registration Email-glevine@sheriffleefl.org – Advance Registration Required! \nDress-Gym attire
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/womens-self-defense-class-11/
LOCATION:Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets\, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190\, Estero\, FL\, 33928
CATEGORIES:Sheriff's Outreach Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T100000
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CREATED:20230818T141559Z
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UID:32945-1691056800-1691064000@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Mall Mutts
DESCRIPTION:Adoptable and adorable dogs visit from the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/mall-mutts/
LOCATION:Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets\, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190\, Estero\, FL\, 33928
CATEGORIES:Sheriff's Outreach Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T140000
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SUMMARY:Everything you Need to Know about 19th Century Art History
DESCRIPTION:Take a look back at its revolutionary origins in ancient Rome\, and then examine the amazing Romantic revival in early 19th Century Europe.  Viewing samples of their paintings and poems which idealize “enchanted” nature\, celebrate universal freedom\, and glorify human destiny\, we will see how Romantic artists attempted to harness the proverbial search for paradise.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/everything-you-need-to-know-about-19th-century-art-history/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T193000
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CREATED:20230531T205108Z
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SUMMARY:International Network of Creatives
DESCRIPTION:International Network of Creatives (formerly Storytellers Creative Arts\, Inc.) \nbill.barnett@incswfl.org \nA gathering of creatives\, connecting and building community. Come enjoy light refreshments and live music with Java Moon\, a trio that plays a variety of musical genres. Learn about INC’s community groups for creatives\, and our community outreach programs reaching adults battling addiction and mental illness\, underprivileged children\, and youth. \nDonation https://www.internationalnetworkofcreatives.org/events-1/creatives-connect-mixer \nInternational Network of Creatives (formerly Storytellers Creative Arts\, Inc.) International Network of Creatives (formerly Storytellers Creative Arts\, Inc.)
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/international-network-of-creatives/
LOCATION:Norris Center\, 755 8th Avenue South\, Naples\, FL\, 34102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T090000
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SUMMARY:LEE MPO Public Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a public hearing on June 16\, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.\, at the Lee County Administration East Building located at 2201 Second Street in Room 118\, to consider several agenda items. The public hearing items that the Board will consider include the following: \n• Amending the MPO’s FY 2022/2023 through FY 2026/2027 Transportation Improvement\nProgram (TIP) to add a safety project that includes adding rumble strips on various non curb and\ngutter roadway segments with speed limits of 50mph or over. The TIP amendment page and\nproject information can be viewed at the following link:  TIP Amendment \n• Adoption of the FY 2023/2024 to FY 2027/2028 Transportation Improvement Program that\nincludes the federal and state funded transportation improvements in Lee County that are\nplanned to be undertaken over the next five years. A link to the document for review is located\nhere: https://leempo.com/wp-content/uploads/TIP-for-Posting-MPO.pdf \n• Approve the federal and state funded roadway and multi-modal improvement project priorities\n(roadway\, bicycle\, pedestrian\, transit and operational priorities). The priority lists for review can be viewed at the following link:  Project Priorities \nThe meeting agenda will also include approval of the Safe Streets for All Grant Agreement with USDOT and a presentation on the improvement alternatives being considered for the US 41 and Bonita Beach Road intersection. Additional information on the MPO Board meeting agenda can be found at www.leempo.com\, when the full agenda packet is posted on June 8\, 2023.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/lee-mpo-public-hearing/
LOCATION:Lee County Administration\, 2201 Second Street Room 118\, Fort Myers\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T180000
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CREATED:20230530T152627Z
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SUMMARY:Paws for the Night
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Flag Day with your pup at Paws for the Night June 14th 6pm-8pm. Paws for the Night is an adoption night and fundraiser for the Lee County Domestic Animal Services who will have adoptable dogs there. It will be located by the Lakeside Courtyard by Rodizio Grill. Enjoy drinks\, prizes\, a selfie photo area\, small business vendors and A SPECIAL PET CONTEST. In addition our participating restaurants will have food and drink for both pet owners and their dogs (Rodizio Grill\, Teds Montana Grill\, Ruth Chris and Nautical Bowls will have pet friendly pawpetizers  ) Ted’s Montana Grill will offer one free dog cookie to the first 25 dogs and Estero Market will offer a complimentary pet friendly flower to attendees. Music by Alex Herron sponsored by Easy Vet. \nThe categories for the contest are: \n\nMost patriotic pet\nBest trick\nBest tail wager\nBest owner dog duo\n\nEach category will have a 1st & 2nd place winner. \nUnleash the Fun & Show your Flag Day Spirit!
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/paws-for-the-night/
LOCATION:Coconut Point Mall
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T170000
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CREATED:20230525T171930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T171930Z
UID:32320-1685347200-1693846800@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday
DESCRIPTION:A wide variety of recreational supplies and tickets are tax free over the summer\, including children’s toys\, live performances\, sports equipment\, and season tickets to a variety of venues.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/freedom-summer-sales-tax-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230610
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CREATED:20230525T171721Z
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SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Certain emergency supplies are tax free during two different time-periods this summer. \nPrintable List
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/disaster-preparedness-sales-tax-holiday-4/
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T183000
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CREATED:20230405T140920Z
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UID:31911-1682015400-1682015400@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:The Alibis Show
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URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/the-alibis-show/
LOCATION:Estero High School\, 21900 River Ranch Road\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T173000
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CREATED:20230314T172130Z
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UID:31620-1681234200-1681239600@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:April Community Meeting of Engage Estero
DESCRIPTION:Slideshow Presentation\n			\n				Agenda\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The April Community & Membership Meeting featured reports on important development issues in greater Estero.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Our Speakers: \nMike Wasson\, Board Member \n\nMike discussed the Current State of our Local Economy. He also discussed why not addressing the Workforce Housing challenge will impact the availability of workers for healthcare\, education\, hospitality\, and household services\, as well as our future traffic patterns.\n\nJames Root\, Consultant to Engage Estero \n\nJames provided an update on the Village’s Septic to Sewer Program process\, timing and its impact on the Estero River\n\nMark Novitski\, Advisor to Engage Estero on Development Issues \n\nMark reported the latest information on several critical developments within the Village along East Corkscrew Road.\n\nAntonio Carangelo\, Chief Research Officer \n\nTony reviewed road\, bike\, and pedestrian connectivity of transportation and recreational projects with our neighborhoods\, gated and open access.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/april2023/
LOCATION:Estero Park & Recreation Center\, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage Estero Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Engage Estero":MAILTO:info@esterotoday.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T180000
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CREATED:20230403T151616Z
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SUMMARY:Village Info Session on Village Center Hub
DESCRIPTION:The Village of Estero will be holding a Public Information Session to update the public on the progress related to the Village Center Hub project and potential family entertainment partners. \nThe Public Information Session will be held on Thursday\, April 6th\, 2023\, from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Estero Community Church located at 21115 Design Parc Ln Estero\, FL 33928.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/village-info-session-on-village-center-hub/
LOCATION:Estero Community Church\, 21115 Design Park Lane\, Estero\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T200000
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CREATED:20230215T135905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T193046Z
UID:31181-1680337800-1680465600@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:11th Annual Breaking Par Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:April 1st and 2nd\, 2023\nSaturday Shotgun Scramble\nSunday Gala Dinner\nGrandezza \nAll proceeds to fund educational initiatives by LEAD Estero. \nBreaking Par Flyer and Registration
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/11th-annual-breaking-par-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Grandezza\, 11481 Grande Oak Blvd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Lead Estero":MAILTO:Donate@LEADestero.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T110000
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CREATED:20230214T135004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T135004Z
UID:31167-1680336000-1680346800@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Great American Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Keep Lee County Beautiful Inc. recruits Volunteers\, Site Captains\, Area Managers and local Sponsors to foster unity and strengthen community bonds through beautification and improvement efforts across Lee County. Join KLCB’s 25th anniversary for hosting this county-wide event. By being a locally activated community improvement program we bring the power of volunteers and sponsors together to inspire change and build sustainable\, vibrant communities to the areas in which we live\, work\, and play. \nThe event is a call to action to create more sustainable communities by focusing volunteer efforts on activities that impact aesthetic community improvements and the environment. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and any individual\, family\, school\, group\, place of worship\, business or government entity can coordinate or participate in an average of over 30 simultaneous projects throughout Lee County.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/great-american-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T193000
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CREATED:20230217T210404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T184216Z
UID:31208-1680197400-1680204600@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Forum: How Changes in Healthcare will Impact You
DESCRIPTION:Public Forum\nHow will the Changes in Healthcare\nImpact You Over the Next Few Years?\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thursday\, March 30\, 2023\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Estero High School\n21900 River Ranch Road\, Estero\, FL 33928\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Engage Estero’s FirstHealthcare Public Forum Meeting\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Key Concerns\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						How will the imminent shortage of GP’s\, Specialists and nurses impact the way healthcare is administered in the next few years?\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						How will other services\, such as DispatchHealth a home visitation service\, impact patients care?\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n					 \n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						How will the acquisition of GP Practices by large Hospital Groups impact you?\n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						Is the use of Telemedicine a viable option and how will the quality of healthcare be affected?\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n						How will remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices (that analyze patient’s acute or chronic conditions from outside the hospital\, impact future care for those in our area?\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Other important topics such as rising hospital and drug prices\, improvements needed in preventive medicine\, access to hospital ancillary services (ambulance services\, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) services\, audiology services)\, communication between primary/specialties\, medical record integration and the implementation of artificial intelligence systems (AI)\, will also impact healthcare needs in the future. However\, these items we plan to review in a second Healthcare Public Forum in the Fall. \nThe Engage Estero team encourages residents to take part in this important initiative and please reach out to your neighbors and friends if you think they too would be interested in attending.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Following the very successful Public Forum Meeting that reviewed the Environment and Water Quality in January\, the Engage Estero team is now focusing on the changes that are occurring in the healthcare arena and the impact they will have on the public. \nThis will be your opportunity to learn more about how these changes will affect access\, timing\, quality and cost to you. \nIn addition\, it will be your opportunity to ask your own questions to the invited panel of experts. \nThe venue has been selected so that there will be ample room for those living in greater Estero and beyond to attend. \nBecause there are many topics that need to be addressed\, it has been decided to conduct two such meetings. The first will be on March 30th  and Engage Estero will schedule the second meeting in the Fall.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Panel Participants\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kris Fay\n					Lee Health\, Chief Officer of Community Based Care \n					Kris oversees the Lee Health Center for Care Transformation\, a center which focuses on the advancement of value-based care initiatives including care redesign and contract performance. She also oversees the employed medical group of more than 900 physicians and advanced providers\, as well as the outpatient services and locations for the health system. She is responsible for the overall growth\, strategy and operations of the employed physician group and for achieving financial\, quality\, engagement and patient experience targets.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jon Witenko\n					Lee Health\, System Director of Virtual Health and Telemedicine \n					Has helped to implement Caregility’s iConsult mobile application into a scalable system that could traverse all patient needs in the home and the hospital\, be rapidly deployed\, and be infinitely scalable for the future.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gina Teegarden\, RN\, BSN\, BHA\, MBA\, CENP\n					Chief Nursing Executive for the NCH Healthcare System \n					She has a 32-year background in nursing and 26 years in nursing leadership. She joined the NCH Healthcare System in 1993. \nDuring her tenure at NCH she has worked to transform the nursing culture to a culture of safety and well-being through the implementation of evidence-based strategies targeted to enhance favorable patient and employee outcomes. \nGina is a member of the American Organization of Nursing Leaders\, the Florida Organization of Nursing Leaders\, and serves as President of the Southwest Organization of Nurse Executives (SWONE) Chapter.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dr. Joseph Repay\, M.D\n					Primary Care physician \n					Dr Joseph Repay\, M.D: Joseph did his residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia/Mercer University. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He works as a Primary Care physician with WellSpan Medical Services\, Physicians Regional Healthcare Services.  \nHe is Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and licensed Physical Therapist with several years’ experience in Hospital Medicine\, Primary Care\, and Outpatient Orthopedic rehabilitation. 
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/healthforum/
LOCATION:Estero High School\, 21900 River Ranch Road\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage Estero Event,Health
ORGANIZER;CN="Engage Estero":MAILTO:info@esterotoday.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230301T085113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151729Z
UID:31448-1680102000-1680105600@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Demystifying and Defeating Dizziness
DESCRIPTION:Lee Health will review definitions for dizziness\, lightheadedness\, imbalance and vertigo and talk about common tests to aid in understanding the possible reasons for dizziness. Reservations are required\, RSVP to 239.468.0050.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/demystifying-and-defeating-dizziness-2/
CATEGORIES:Health,Other Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Demystifying-and-Defeating-Dizziness.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230324T172147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T172147Z
UID:31799-1679994000-1680008400@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Harmful Algae Bloom Study
DESCRIPTION:Meeting with people who would like to participate on:\nMonday March 27\, 2023 1:00 pm -5:00 pm\nand\nTuesday March 28\, 2023 9:00 am-1:00 pm\nCape Coral Public Works Department\n815 Nicholas Pkwy E\, Cape Coral\, FL 33990 \nPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Shirley Gordon\, PhD\, RN\nThe research is being conducted by scientists at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The study is designed to fill an important gap in our understanding of the impact of the harmful algal blooms (HABS) on human health.\nTo participate you must be: \n\n18 years of age or older.\nAble to read and understand English.\n\nIf selected\, you will be asked to participate in 2 data collection sessions: (1) when algae are not blooming and (2) during an algae bloom.\nAt each session\, you will be asked to: \n\nComplete a short survey\nProvide a nasal swab\, urine and blood sample to test for algal toxins.\n\nEach session will take 15-30 minutes. \nThere is no cost to participate and you will receive a $25 gift card at the end of the 2nd session.\nYou may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.\nPlease contact us at NurHAB@health.fau.edu to learn more!
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/harmful-algae-bloom-study-2/
LOCATION:Cape Coral Public Works Department\, 815 Nicholas Parkway\, Cape Coral\, Florida\, 33990
CATEGORIES:Health
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230324T171959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T171959Z
UID:31795-1679922000-1679936400@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Harmful Algae Bloom Study
DESCRIPTION:Meeting with people who would like to participate on:\nMonday March 27\, 2023 1:00 pm -5:00 pm\nand\nTuesday March 28\, 2023 9:00 am-1:00 pm\nCape Coral Public Works Department\n815 Nicholas Pkwy E\, Cape Coral\, FL 33990 \nPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Shirley Gordon\, PhD\, RN\nThe research is being conducted by scientists at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The study is designed to fill an important gap in our understanding of the impact of the harmful algal blooms (HABS) on human health.\nTo participate you must be: \n\n18 years of age or older.\nAble to read and understand English.\n\nIf selected\, you will be asked to participate in 2 data collection sessions: (1) when algae are not blooming and (2) during an algae bloom.\nAt each session\, you will be asked to: \n\nComplete a short survey\nProvide a nasal swab\, urine and blood sample to test for algal toxins.\n\nEach session will take 15-30 minutes. \nThere is no cost to participate and you will receive a $25 gift card at the end of the 2nd session.\nYou may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.\nPlease contact us at NurHAB@health.fau.edu to learn more!
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/harmful-algae-bloom-study/
LOCATION:Cape Coral Public Works Department\, 815 Nicholas Parkway\, Cape Coral\, Florida\, 33990
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230301T085823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151823Z
UID:31455-1679043600-1679047200@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Art of the Calusa
DESCRIPTION:Join the museum curator of Koreshan State Park for an interesting and informative talk about the history\, culture and art of the Calusa.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/art-of-the-calusa-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230214T140105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T140105Z
UID:31169-1678888800-1678894200@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Bonita Estero Woman’s Club
DESCRIPTION:General Meeting & Program \nThe Importance of our National Park Resources \nSpeaker: Fran Mainella\, Former US National Parks Director
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/bonita-estero-womans-club/
LOCATION:Estero Park & Recreation Center\, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonita Estero Women's Club":MAILTO:info@BEWCFL.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230302T151412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T151412Z
UID:31485-1678870800-1678878000@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Mobile Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Community Cooperative Announces March Mobile Food Pantry Schedule and Locations \nFORT MYERS\, FL. (February 28\, 2023) – Community Cooperative announces its Mobile Food Pantries schedule for March. \nThe Mobile Food Pantry program is one of Community Cooperative’s most innovative ways to bring food and assistance to neighborhoods with high food insecurity and that lack resources. \nID is required for all attendees and bringing bags is encouraged with a limit of one mobile food pantry visit per month per household address. \nThe Community Market is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon for emergency groceries at the main campus\, located at 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers for those who cannot access a mobile site. \nIf you are interested in financially supporting\, volunteering for\, or have any questions about our Growing Healthy Kids & Families program\, please visit us at www.CommunityCooperative.com or call 239-332-SOUP (7687).
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/mobile-food-pantry/
LOCATION:Literacy Council Gulf Coast\, 26820 Old 41 Road\, Bonita Springs\, FL\, 34135
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230301T090127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151819Z
UID:31459-1678527000-1678532400@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Alverez Smith Family & Home
DESCRIPTION:Listen to Mr. Jeff McCullers\, local historian\, talk about the Alverez-Smith family\, their home\, their place in Estero history and his personal heritage.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/speaker-series-alverez-smith-family-home/
CATEGORIES:Arts
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230301T084817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151733Z
UID:31445-1678287600-1678291200@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Demystifying and Defeating Dizziness
DESCRIPTION:Lee Health will review definitions for dizziness\, lightheadedness\, imbalance and vertigo and talk about common tests to aid in understanding the possible reasons for dizziness. Reservations are required\, RSVP to 239.468.0050.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/demystifying-and-defeating-dizziness/
LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point
CATEGORIES:Health
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Demystifying-and-Defeating-Dizziness.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230206T090936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151804Z
UID:31049-1677317400-1677322800@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:History of the Calusa with ﻿Jacob Winge
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker Jacob Winge will be presenting the History of the Calusa. Continental breakfast is included.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/history-of-the-calusa-with-jacob-winge/
CATEGORIES:Arts
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230206T091141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151831Z
UID:31054-1677175200-1677178800@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Fjelstul Art Lecture Vesna Pavlovic: Material Memories
DESCRIPTION:At the heart of the Material Memories project is the question of what role photography plays in remembering history\, both personal and public.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/fjelstul-art-lecture-vesna-pavlovic-material-memories/
CATEGORIES:Arts
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230213T150023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T150023Z
UID:31136-1677083400-1677088800@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Septic to Sewer Informational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Residents interested in learning more about the septic-to-sewer conversion may attend a neighborhood information meeting which will focus on the Broadway West UEP but will contain information about all phases of the utility expansion project.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/septic-to-sewer-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:Estero Park & Recreation Center\, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230206T090216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T090216Z
UID:31036-1676628000-1676642400@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Heart Health Fair & Education Event
DESCRIPTION:Programs all day including Strategies for Success with Heart Failure; Outdoor Strength\, Balance & Stretch; Women & Heart Disease; Outdoor Meditation; and Heart Health Cooking Demos. Reservations are required\, RSVP to 239.468.0050.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/heart-health-fair-education-event/
CATEGORIES:Health
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195300
CREATED:20230206T091807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151826Z
UID:31068-1676469600-1676476800@esterotoday.com
SUMMARY:Medieval-Renaissance Art & Music
DESCRIPTION:A sampling of the extraordinary culture and history of the Middle Ages through the 16th century from Gregorian Chants to DaVinci.
URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/medieval-renaissance-art-music/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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