Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into cityCrews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Milton.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Milton.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) Seven people from Life Care Center of Estero are all in the hospital because of coronavirus. That’s according to the executive director of Life Care Center. Last week, we learned the facility had three residents test positive for COVID-19, and one died. We have updates Monday from almost all of the senior care facilities with cases in Lee County. American House: No update yet on website. On April 8, 2020, we were notified one employee at our Fort Myers community tested positive. We then immediately alerted residents and families. Arbor at Shell Point: Nothing on website. The health and safety of the residents and employees of Shell Point Retirement Community is our number one priority. Shell Point’s management team has been proactively following all of the recommendations of the CDC, the State of Florida, the Florida Department of Health, AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration) and other regulatory agencies. We support the transparency that the report from the Florida Department of Health offers; however, Shell Point does not release any personal medical or heath related information regarding residents or staff. Barkley Place: Notice on website. Resident tested positive on March 29. Hadn’t been at facility since March 27. Notice on website dated on March 31. There has been one confirmed case of COVID-19 at Barkley Place. The affected resident was last in the community on 3/27 and tested positive on 3/29. We alerted all residents and team members via letter on 3/31 when we learned of the positive diagnosis. The letter we shared with residents, family members and team members is attached. There have been no other cases of the virus involving residents or team members since that initial case. Cypress Cove At Healthpark Florida: Update posted on April 17 saying no known cases. (Fort Myers, Fl – April 20, 2020) – Management at the HealthPark Florida Life Plan community of Cypress Cove confirms that a resident of its community died earlier this month from COVID-19, while under care at a local Lee Health facility. A male resident, who had surgery at a local acute care hospital, was placed in isolation in Cypress Cove’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation center following protocols for any person coming from a local hospital during the current concerns regarding COVID-19. After 12 days of rehabilitation, he exhibited symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and was immediately returned to the hospital where he tested positive for the virus and remained in their care. Lee County public health officials were immediately notified, and all required and recommended CDC, state and federal guidelines were followed. Following an extensive exposure investigation, out of an abundance of caution, several Cypress Cove employees were sent home for a 14-day self-quarantine. “We have been totally transparent to residents, staff and to the family and friends of residents throughout this sad incident,” explains Cypress Cove Executive Director Tim Ficker. Residents, their families, and Cypress Cove staff were notified shortly after community officials were notified on April 1 that the individual had tested positive for COVID-19. Cypress Cove also posted on its website a notification of the incident and continues to keep residents, staff and family informed of preventive campus actions. “Please be assured, that protection of everyone’s health and well-being continues to be our highest priority,” notes Ficker. “Daily screening and periodic checks of staff and residents are among a broad range of preventive measures initiated to prevent the infiltration and unintentional spread of coronavirus to our campus,” Ficker added. No other resident in the Life Plan community of 600 has shown symptoms, nor tested positive for the virus. Discovery Village At The Forum: Nothing on website about cases. Press Statement – April 20, 2020 Our Enhanced Operational Protocols and Procedures will continue to remain in effect throughout Discovery Village At The Forum independent living, assisted living and memory care communities, in an effort to fully eradicate the spread of this easily transmitted infectious disease. These protocols include numerous standards that meet and often exceed those recommended by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. We continue to have dedicated resources that review our protocols daily and make adjustments as the environment continues to evolve each day. We learned that one of our assisted living residents tested positive for COVID-19 and unfortunately has passed away. Given the close relationships between our team members and our residents, it saddens us greatly that a family member of our own, friend and neighbor has passed away. We send our deepest condolences to their families during this difficult time. We’ve increased our Enhanced Operational Protocols, which now includes precautionary COVID-19 testing throughout the community for residents and team members, to not only help stop the spread of this easily transmitted infectious disease, but this also allows an opportunity of early detection for residents and team members so they may seek medical attention sooner; providing them the greatest chance of recovery. We thank our residents and families for their continued support, as well as heartfelt thank-yous to our courageous team members for their tireless efforts during this difficult time. Healthpark Care Center: Nothing specific to center. From Lee Health: When any patient in our care tests positive for COVID -19 they are notified as soon as possible either in person or by phone. We inform the patient, their families and our employees so proper precautions can be taken to limit the spread of the virus. To be clear, there are no patients at HealthPark Care & Rehab Center at this time who are positive for COVID-19. Confirmed at least one case at the facility in the past. Lehigh Acres Health And Rehabilitation Center: Message from CEO on April 15, no cases acknowledged. Have not received response. Life Care Centers of Estero: Statement from Executive Director on April 17. Three positive residents, one passed away, two still in hospital. 4/20 As of now, we have seven patients who have tested positive and are receiving care in the hospital. Manorcare Health Services: Nothing on website about positive cases. Yes, we do inform families, patients and employees. I do not have confirmation yet about this center but believe there is one positive case. Palms of Fort Myers: Nothing on website. The health and safety of the residents and employees of Shell Point Retirement Community is our number one priority. Shell Point’s management team has been proactively following all of the recommendations of the CDC, the State of Florida, the Florida Department of Health, AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration) and other regulatory agencies. We support the transparency that the report from the Florida Department of Health offers; however, Shell Point does not release any personal medical or heath related information regarding residents or staff. Shell Point Nursing Pavillion: Nothing on website. The health and safety of the residents and employees of Shell Point Retirement Community is our number one priority. Shell Point’s management team has been proactively following all of the recommendations of the CDC, the State of Florida, the Florida Department of Health, AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration) and other regulatory agencies. We support the transparency that the report from the Florida Department of Health offers; however, Shell Point does not release any personal medical or heath related information regarding residents or staff. Signature Healthcare at College Parkway: No mention of cases. Positive Residents: 0 Positive Staff: 4 -Staff who have tested positive will not return to work without special and verified medical clearance. Springs At Shell Point Retirement Community: Nothing on website The health and safety of the residents and employees of Shell Point Retirement Community is our number one priority. Shell Point’s management team has been proactively following all of the recommendations of the CDC, the State of Florida, the Florida Department of Health, AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration) and other regulatory agencies. We support the transparency that the report from the Florida Department of Health offers; however, Shell Point does not release any personal medical or heath related information regarding residents or staff. Springwood Court: Have not received a response.