By Rebecca Fending
This month is National Volunteer Month. There’s no time like now to explore local opportunities to give back. Volunteering offers more than just a great way to spend your time and...
All photos courtesy of Southeastern Guide Dogs
By Rebecca Fending
With National Volunteer Month in April, it’s never too early to start planning how you’d like to give back to your...
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By Carlene Cobb
“I cannot imagine life without Speedy,” says Victor Baut, who has provided a foster home for Speedy since 2013. Displaced and sent to an animal shelter in Desoto County, this senior dog became a lucky dog when he was rescued...
By Rebecca Fending
With the dog days of summer upon us, everyone needs something to power through the summertime heat in the state. An excellent way to brighten up the season is by volunteering...
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Creative Clay will hold its third virtual art auction July 5 through 16. The online event features original artwork by Creative Clay’s member artists, selected by...
From Family Features
If the world does nothing, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, scientists estimate 90% of the world's tropical reefs will be gone by 2043, impacting nearly 500 million people...
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By Kathy Megyeri
Dolly Parton is a world-renowned musical icon, creative genius, and philanthropist. She’s also the most successful female artist in country music history. Author of over 3,000 songs...
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From Brandpoint Content
According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 30% of American military veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after returning home from combat....
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2020) – Sanibel Captiva Community Bank was named a finalist for the 2020 Social Assurance Community Spark Awards for outstanding efforts in helping and...
By J.C. Amodea, images submitted by writer
Children and adults struggling with sometimes overwhelming physical, social, and mental health issues find respite at the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC). Due to the personal sacrifice...
