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  • As the holidays approach many of us will be spending time with members of our extended family for the first time in quite a while, so today we’re going to talk about ways to deal with relationship stressors during these trying times, how to handle conflict across the dinner table, and ways to reduce holiday-related stress and anxiety for people of all ages.
  • Nicoletta Pavarotti's presence in Southwest Florida for Opera Naples 2024 Festival Under the Stars is more than a tribute to her late husband; it's part of an ambitious project to build an opera museum and theater in Naples.
  • The island of Cayo Costa off the coast of Lee County, north of Captiva, is only reachable by boat, and most of it is a state park offering primitive…
  • As the coronavirus introduces unwanted stresses in our lives, we’re turning our attention to how the situation is affecting the mental well being of…
  • Community leaders in North Port are looking to adopt a program aimed at keeping youth offenders out of the juvenile justice system and providing…
  • The holidays are a time that prompt many residents to open their hearts and pocketbooks in a season that sparks a lot of charitable giving. We’ll explore…
  • State health officials reported 5,571 new COVID-19 cases and 83 deaths, Wednesday for a total of more than 2.1 million cases and more than 35,000 deaths statewide since the beginning of the pandemic. More than 8.2 million people in Florida have been vaccinated so far, including more than 2.9 million people who have received a first dose and more than 5.3 million who have completed the series.The University of South Florida is studying whether those with a history of allergies are more at risk for severe reactions from COVID-19 vaccines.The Florida Senate continues to consider a bill that would increase the cap on unemployment benefits from $275 a week to $375 a week, although Gov. Ron DeSantis has voiced opposition to the move.Sarasota Health officials are holding a pop-up vaccine clinic on Saturday for 16 and 17-year-olds.Sarasota is currently experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 infections and reduced vaccine demand.
  • Naples Ballet performs the 'Sleeping Beauty' ballet in Hayes Hall at Artis Naples on Thursday, May 15 and Gulfshore Opera’s 'Journey Through the Americas'” tours three outdoor bandshells and a theater in Punta Gorda May 14-18.
  • State health officials reported 502 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 46,944 cases.The Florida Department of Health also reported 55 deaths, Tuesday, for a total of 2,052 fatalities. 938 of Florida's coronavirus-related deaths have been associated with long-term care facilities, accounting for 45.7% of all virus-related deaths in the state.Nearly 8,500 people in total have been hospitalized for COVID-19 treatment in Florida.
  • A lot surrounding Hurricane Debby's arrival brings back memories of Hurricanes Ian and Idalia and the water quality problems they caused. Will it happen again?
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