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Guest Commentary: Sizzle, savor and support with Sizzle Dining

“Dine with purpose.” It’s the motto of Southwest Florida’s premier culinary event of the year, and a call to action for folks near and far to try something new for the benefit of local children. Sizzle Dining, now a three-week-long dining extravaganza in September that features a record-breaking 114 restaurants representing Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties, began in 2016. Year after year, Sizzle has grown substantially. Participating restaurants create prix-fixe menus comprised of regular menu favorites or entirely new mouthwatering dishes that showcase the creativity and ...

Lee Health: What are the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States, and it causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. There are no screening tests available and symptoms can be nonspecific or not present at all, resulting in the cancer often going undetected until advanced stages. In recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September, it’s important to know what to look out for, check in regularly with your body and make an appointment with a physician if something feels ...

Cape Coral Animal Shelter: Looking for a loving home

Galway is a 1 to 3-year-old male. He is a big dog with an even bigger heart, and he's got so much love to give. He will admit, he still needs some training, but with the right guidance, he knows he can be the best companion ever. If you’ve got room in your heart and home, and you’re up for ...

Graden Club of Cape Coral: Plants just need space!

The most common complaint I hear is, “My plants are too big.” Another version of this problem is, “My plants always need trimming.” Or, “My bushes are too crowded.” Or, “My plants never bloom” because the blooms are trimmed off every month. Too often, we arrange our plants like furniture, so they look nice and cozy around each other after they are planted. (Been there, done that.) Instead we should think of them as children, who will grow and fill out as they mature. Read the tag and determine how large this shrub or tree will grow. Get out your yardstick, and ...