Wednesday, 12 August 2009 15:35
Elder Care Volunteers Needed
Florida’s
elder care ombudsman is looking for a few good volunteers. The service
that investigates complaints for seniors living in nursing homes or
assisted living facilities is being pushed to its threshold with so
many people to try and help. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
elder care ombudsman is looking for a few good volunteers. The service
that investigates complaints for seniors living in nursing homes or
assisted living facilities is being pushed to its threshold with so
many people to try and help. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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Tuesday, 11 August 2009 08:45
Purple Martins
When it comes to summers in southwest Florida, a few things are for sure: hot days, afternoon showers, and purple martins. Between June and August, thousands of these birds come to roost in downtown Fort Myers as well as other spots. People come each year to witness the evening spectacle before the birds migrate further down south. WGCU’s Farah Dosani has more.
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Friday, 07 August 2009 10:24
Lake O Releases
The U-S Army Corps of Engineers just wrapped up its first round of freshwater releases from Lake Okeechobee since early May.
WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.
WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.
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Friday, 07 August 2009 10:24
Lake O Releases
The U-S Army Corps of Engineers just wrapped up its first round of freshwater releases from Lake Okeechobee since early May.
WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.
WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.
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Friday, 07 August 2009 10:24
Lake O Releases
The U-S Army Corps of Engineers just wrapped up its first round of freshwater releases from Lake Okeechobee since early May.
WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.
WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.
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Friday, 07 August 2009 08:51
Justice Sotomayor
Sanibel
poet Joe Pacheco has written another topical poem for us. Today he
shares his thoughts on the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the
U.S. Supreme Court. The 76-year-old retired New York City school
superintendent says this monumental moment allows him to show off what
he calls his “Nuyorican” pride. Nuyorican’s are Americans of Puerto
Rican descent, born in New York City.
poet Joe Pacheco has written another topical poem for us. Today he
shares his thoughts on the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the
U.S. Supreme Court. The 76-year-old retired New York City school
superintendent says this monumental moment allows him to show off what
he calls his “Nuyorican” pride. Nuyorican’s are Americans of Puerto
Rican descent, born in New York City.
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Friday, 07 August 2009 08:51
Mosquito Control Woes
Southwest
Florida’s on again off again rainy season has presented a challenge to
mosquito control efforts this year. Predictable patterns of where to
spray and when are not emerging. But there’s still plenty to do in
this land of salt water marshes and inland bogs – but dwindling
resources to do it. WGCU’s Valerie Alker prepared this report.
Florida’s on again off again rainy season has presented a challenge to
mosquito control efforts this year. Predictable patterns of where to
spray and when are not emerging. But there’s still plenty to do in
this land of salt water marshes and inland bogs – but dwindling
resources to do it. WGCU’s Valerie Alker prepared this report.
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Friday, 07 August 2009 08:51
Justice Sotomayor
Sanibel
poet Joe Pacheco has written another topical poem for us. Today he
shares his thoughts on the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the
U.S. Supreme Court. The 76-year-old retired New York City school
superintendent says this monumental moment allows him to show off what
he calls his “Nuyorican” pride. Nuyorican’s are Americans of Puerto
Rican descent, born in New York City.
poet Joe Pacheco has written another topical poem for us. Today he
shares his thoughts on the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the
U.S. Supreme Court. The 76-year-old retired New York City school
superintendent says this monumental moment allows him to show off what
he calls his “Nuyorican” pride. Nuyorican’s are Americans of Puerto
Rican descent, born in New York City.
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Friday, 07 August 2009 08:51
Beach Renourishment Questioned
Lee
County marine officials are set to begin a beach nourishment project on
Fort Myers Beach. But, some of the landowners whose property would be
affected are not onboard. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
County marine officials are set to begin a beach nourishment project on
Fort Myers Beach. But, some of the landowners whose property would be
affected are not onboard. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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Friday, 07 August 2009 08:51
Justice Sotomayor
Sanibel
poet Joe Pacheco has written another topical poem for us. Today he
shares his thoughts on the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the
U.S. Supreme Court. The 76-year-old retired New York City school
superintendent says this monumental moment allows him to show off what
he calls his “Nuyorican” pride. Nuyorican’s are Americans of Puerto
Rican descent, born in New York City.
poet Joe Pacheco has written another topical poem for us. Today he
shares his thoughts on the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the
U.S. Supreme Court. The 76-year-old retired New York City school
superintendent says this monumental moment allows him to show off what
he calls his “Nuyorican” pride. Nuyorican’s are Americans of Puerto
Rican descent, born in New York City.
Published in
WGCU News