By: Dr. Darin Stokke, DC Your endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, tissue function, sexual function and development, reproductive health, sleep, and mood, among other things. As you grow older, hormone production reaches a peak and slows down, creating an imbalance or deficit that can knock some […]
Day: July 1, 2021
East Lee County Chamber Of Commerce – A Celebration And Gala Heralds A Move Into The Future – 2021
By: Mike Welch June 19th was a well-needed celebration after 15 months of a dark and punishing time for East Lee County and for our country. Because of the demographics of our area, the effects of the pandemic can be felt by families and businesses, but a brighter future is on the horizon, and we […]
‘DRAINAGE CONTROL’ – Rainy Season in Southwest Florida
By: Neida Carvalho It’s about that time to do serious ground control on your property during this chaotic ‘monsoon’ season down here in paradise. Did you get a landscape upgrade recently? How about installing new gutters? NOW is the time of year where we find out if that contractor took DRAINAGE into effect! Davidson Irrigation […]
Common Pet Allergies
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM WHAT IS AN ALLERGY? An allergy occurs when the immune system overreacts and produces antibodies to substances that it would normally tolerate. This excessive response is considered an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Allergies can develop into any substance that a pet is exposed to. Food, fleas, seasonal environmental allergens (grasses […]
Career Connections: The Value of Community in a Pandemic
By: Rita Davis In February 2020, there were over 36,000 Career & Technical Education course enrollments in over 80 programs across 15 high schools and 20 middle schools in the School District of Lee County. From Agritechnology to Welding, classrooms were buzzing with face-to-face, hands-on learning. Students were acquiring the necessary skills to become workforce-ready […]
Boost Your Business Now With A Free SWFL Inc. Membership
By: Tiffany Esposito You work hard on your business – wouldn’t it be nice if someone would give you a hand, for free? At SWFL Inc., that’s what we do every day! Last August, we introduced a free membership model for area businesses, and we haven’t looked back. Any Lee, Collier and Charlotte County business […]