Aging is inevitable, and for many, it signals the beginning of a new chapter - one where you cross off bucket list items and live life to the fullest, on your own terms. However, for some men, aging is a horrible prospect, filled with chronic fatigue, irritability, and inability to perform in the bedroom. If you're concerned about life in middle age and beyond, we've got great news: there are easy, proven steps that you can take to help stop the negative effect of aging.
Global Life Rejuvenation was founded to give men a new lease on life - one that includes less body fat, fewer mood swings, and more energy as you age. If you're ready to look and feel younger, it's time to consider TRT (testosterone replacement therapy), and growth hormone peptides. These therapies for men are effective, safe, and customized to fit your goals, so you can keep loving life as you get older.
TRT, and growth hormone peptide therapies bridge the gap between your old life and the more vibrant, happier version of you. With a simple click or call, you can be well on your way to a brighter future. After all, you deserve to be the one in charge of your wellness and health. Now, you have the tools to do so - backed by science and applied by our team of TRT and HRT experts with more than 13 years of experience.
For men, getting older comes with its perks, like living life on their own terms and not having to "sweat the small stuff" day in and day out. At the same time, there are aspects of aging that men dread, like hormonal changes. Yes, you read that right – men, not just women, go through hormonal changes as they age. For men, the biggest change involves a drop in testosterone.
Lower levels of testosterone can wreak havoc on a male's mind and body and when left untreated, can result in symptoms like:
Those symptoms are concerning, but with testosterone replacement therapy and anti-aging medicine, many males improve their quality of life with age. The good news is that TRT and anti-aging meds aren't only reserved for "old guys." In fact, there's no magic age at which men should start thinking about hormone replacement therapy. Everyone's body is different, so if you're experiencing the above conditions in your mid-30s, TRT could be a viable solution when you consult with a doctor.
Testosterone is a crucial hormone for men and plays an important role throughout the male lifespan. Most of a male's testosterone is produced through the testicles. Also called the male sex hormone, testosterone starts playing its part during puberty.
When a male goes through puberty, testosterone helps males develop:
As boys turn to men and men grow older, testosterone levels deplete naturally. Sometimes, events like injuries and chronic health conditions like diabetes can lower testosterone levels. Unfortunately, when a man loses too much T, it results in hypogonadism. When this happens, the testosterone must be replaced, or the male will suffer from symptoms like muscle loss, low libido, and even depression.
TRT is exactly what it sounds like: a treatment option for men that replaces testosterone so that your body regulates hormones properly and restores balance to your life. Also called androgen replacement therapy, TRT alleviates the symptoms that men experience with low T.
Originally lab-synthesized in 1935, testosterone has grown in popularity since it was produced. Today, TRT and other testosterone treatments are among the most popular prescriptions in the U.S.
Without getting too deep into the science, TRT works by giving your body the essential testosterone it needs to function correctly. As the primary androgen for both males and females, testosterone impacts many of the body's natural processes – especially those needed for overall health. For example, men with low T are more prone to serious problems like cardiovascular disease and even type-2 diabetes.
When your body quits making enough testosterone, it causes your health to suffer until a solution is presented. That's where TRT and anti-aging medicine for men can help. TRT helps balance your hormones and replenish your depleted testosterone. With time, your body will begin to heal, and many symptoms like low libido and irritability begin to diminish.
For men, aging is the biggest contributor to lower testosterone levels, though there are other causes like obesity, drug abuse, testicular injuries, and certain prescribed medications. Sometimes, long-term health conditions like AIDS, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease can lower testosterone levels.
When a man's testosterone levels drop significantly, it alters his body's ratio of estrogen and testosterone. Lower testosterone levels cause more abdominal fat, which in turn results in increased aromatase, which converts even more testosterone into estrogen.
If you're concerned that you might have low T, you're not alone. Millions of men in the U.S. feel the same way. The best way to find out if your testosterone is low is to get your levels tested.
For sustainable testosterone replacement therapy benefits, you must consult with hormone doctors and experts like those you can find at Global Life Rejuvenation. That way, you can find the root cause of your hormone problems, and our team can craft a personalized HRT plan tailored to your needs.
Are you used to blasting through a productive day and accomplishing all your daily goals? Do you find yourself losing muscle mass and the craving to be intimate with your partner? Does your partner complain about how irritable you have become? If you're not usually a curmudgeon, your body could be giving you a sign. It could be time to speak with a doctor about TRT and anti-aging medicine for men in Fort Lee, FL.
If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, you might be battling against low testosterone:
One of the most common reasons that men choose TRT is because they have lost that "spark" with their partner. It's not easy for a man to hear that they're not performing like they used to. Intimacy is a powerful part of any relationship. When a once-healthy sex life dwindles, it can cause serious relationship issues.
The good news is that low libido doesn't have to be a permanent problem. TRT and anti-aging medicines help revert hormone levels back into their normal range. When this happens, many men have a more enjoyable life full of intimacy and sex drive.
Weak erections – it's an uncomfortable subject for many men in the U.S. to talk about. It's even worse to experience first-hand. You're in the midst of an intimate moment, and you can't do your part. Despite being perfectly normal, many men put blame and shame upon themselves when they can't achieve an erection. And while the inability to perform sexually can be caused by poor diet, obesity, and chronic health conditions, low testosterone is often a contributing factor.
Fortunately, weak erections are a treatable condition. The best way to regain your confidence and ability in bed is to speak with your doctor. Once any underlying conditions are discovered, options like TRT may be the best course of treatment.
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Do you find it harder and harder to work out and lift weights in the gym? Are you having problems lifting heavy items that you once had no problem lifting?
Recent studies show that when men are inactive, they lose .5% of muscle strength every year, from ages 25 to 60. After 60, muscle loss doubles every decade. While some muscle loss is common as men age, a significant portion can be tied to low testosterone levels. When a man's T levels drop, so does his muscle mass.
Testosterone is a much-needed component used in gaining and retaining muscle mass. That's why many doctors prescribe TRT Fort Lee, FL, for men having problems with strength. One recent study found that men who increased their testosterone levels using TRT gained as much as 2.5 pounds of muscle mass.
Whether your gym performance is lacking, or you can't lift heavy items like you used to, don't blame it all on age. You could be suffering from hypogonadism.
If you're like millions of other men in their late 20s and 30s, dealing with hair loss is a reality you don't want to face. Closely related to testosterone decline and hormone imbalances, hair loss is distressing for many men. This common symptom is often related to a derivative of testosterone called DHT. Excess amounts of DHT cause hair follicles to halt their production, causing follicles to die.
Because hair located at the front and crown is more sensitive to DHT, it grows slower than other follicles and eventually stops growing permanently. Thankfully, TRT and anti-aging treatments for men in Fort Lee, FL, is now available to address hair loss for good.
While it's true that you can't change your genes, you can change the effects of low testosterone on your body. Whether you're suffering from thinning hair or hair loss across your entire head, TRT and other hormone therapies can stop hair loss and even reverse the process.
Also called "man boobs," gynecomastia is essentially the enlargement of male breast tissue. This increase in fatty tissue is often caused by hormonal imbalances and an increase in estrogen. For men, estrogen levels are elevated during andropause. Also called male menopause, andropause usually happens because of a lack of testosterone.
If you're a man between the ages of 40 and 55, and you're embarrassed by having large breasts, don't lose hope. TRT is a safe, effective way to eliminate the underlying cause of gynecomastia without invasive surgery. With a custom HRT and fitness program, you can bring your testosterone and estrogen levels back to normal before you know it.
Decreased energy was once considered a normal part of aging. Today, many doctors know better. Advances in technology and our understanding of testosterone show that low T and lack of energy often go hand-in-hand.
If you're struggling to enjoy activities like playing with your kids or hiking in a park due to lack of energy, it could be a sign of low T. Of course, getting tired is perfectly normal for any man. But if you're suffering from continual fatigue, a lack of enjoyment, or a decrease in energy, it might be time to speak with a doctor.
Whether you're having a tough time getting through your day or can't finish activities you used to love, TRT could help.
A study from 2011 showed that men who lose a week's worth of sleep can experience lowered testosterone levels – as much as 15%, according to experts. Additional research into the topic found almost 15% of workers only get five hours of sleep (or less) per night. These findings suggest that sleep loss negatively impacts T levels and wellbeing.
The bottom line is that men who have trouble sleeping often suffer from lower testosterone levels as a result. If you find yourself exhausted at the end of the day but toss and turn all night long, you might have low T.
TRT and anti-aging medicines can restore your T levels back to normal, which can help you sleep better with proper diet and exercise.
You're feeling down about everything, and there's no solid explanation for why you're in such a crummy mood. Your daily life is great and full of success, but you can't help but feel unexcited and unmotivated. If you're experiencing symptoms like these, you may be depressed – and it may stem from low testosterone.
A research study from Munich found that men with depression also commonly had low testosterone levels. This same study also found that depressed men had cortisol levels that were 67% higher than other men. Because higher cortisol levels lead to lower levels of testosterone, the chances of severe depression increase.
Depression is a very real disorder and should always be diagnosed and treated by your doctor. One treatment option gaining in popularity is TRT for depression. Studies show that when TRT is used to restore hormone levels, men enjoy a lighter, more improved mood. That's great news for men who are depressed and have not had success with other treatments like anti-depression medicines, which alter the brain's chemistry.
Ask anyone over the age of 50 how their memory is, and they'll tell you it wasn't what it used to be. Memory loss and lack of concentration occur naturally as we age – these aren't always signs of dementia or Alzheimer's.
However, what many men consider a symptom of age may be caused by low testosterone. A 2006 study found that males with low T levels performed poorly on cognitive skill tests. These results suggest that low testosterone may play a part in reducing cognitive ability. If you're having trouble staying on task or remembering what your schedule is for the day, it might not be due to your age. It might be because your testosterone levels are too low. If you're having trouble concentrating or remembering daily tasks, it could be time to talk to your doctor.
Why? The aforementioned study found that participating men experienced improved cognitive skills when using TRT.
Even though today's society is more inclusive of large people, few adults enjoy gaining weight as they age. Despite their best efforts, many men just can't shed the extra pounds around their midsections, increasing their risk of heart disease and cancer.
Often, male weight gain is caused by hormone imbalances that slow the metabolism and cause weight to pile on. This phase of life is called andropause and happens when there is a lack of testosterone in the body. Couple that with high cortisol levels, and you've got a recipe for flabby guts and double chins.
Fortunately, TRT treatments and physician-led weight loss programs can correct hormone imbalances and lead to healthy weight loss for men.
The benefits of hormone replacement therapy for men are numerous. TRT not only grants relief from low-T symptoms but can help give protection against age-related diseases. Additionally, doctors now recognize male testosterone as an important role in alleviating depression.
Some of the most exciting benefits of TRT can include:
Because men do not go through a specific period of hormonal changes like women do (called menopause), many doctors refer to "male menopause" as androgen decline. This is just another term for low testosterone, but like female menopause, the symptoms can be serious and affect your quality of life.
The best way to fight back against male menopause is with male HRT treatment from Global Life Rejuvenation. We provide the following HRT treatments for men:
Our treatment options are personalized for your body and are available as creams, gels, injectables, and implantable pellets. To find out if testosterone replacement therapy is safe for you, contact Global Life Rejuvenation today to schedule your comprehensive testing and anti-aging treatment consultation.
Growth hormone peptides are an innovative therapy that boosts the natural human growth hormone production in a person's body. These exciting treatment options help slow down the aging process and give you a chance at restoring your youth.
Sermorelin is a synthetic hormone peptide, like GHRH, which triggers the release of growth hormones. When used under the care of a qualified physician, Sermorelin can help you lose weight, increase your energy levels, and help you feel much younger.
Human growth hormone (HGH) therapy has been used for years to treat hormone deficiencies. Unlike HGH, which directly replaces declining human growth hormone levels, Sermorelin addresses the underlying cause of decreased HGH, stimulating the pituitary gland naturally. This approach keeps the mechanisms of growth hormone production active.
Benefits of Sermorelin include:
Ipamorelin helps to release growth hormones in a person's body by mimicking a peptide called ghrelin. Ghrelin is one of three hormones which work together to regulate the growth hormone levels released by the pituitary gland. Because Ipamorelin stimulates the body to produce growth hormone, your body won't stop its natural growth hormone production, which occurs with synthetic HGH.
Ipamorelin causes growth hormone secretion that resembles natural release patterns rather than being constantly elevated from HGH. Because ipamorelin stimulates the natural production of growth hormone, our patients can use this treatment long-term with fewer health risks.
One of the biggest benefits of Ipamorelin is that it is suitable for both men and women. It provides significant short and long-term benefits in age management therapies, boosting patients' overall health, wellbeing, and outlook on life. When growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland using Ipamorelin, clients report amazing benefits.
Some of those benefits include:
Whether you are considering our TRT services, HRT for women, or our growth hormone peptide services, we are here to help. The first step to turning back the hand of time starts by contacting Global Life Rejuvenation.
Our friendly, knowledgeable TRT and HRT experts can help answer your questions and walk you through our procedures. From there, we'll figure out which treatments are right for you. Before you know it, you'll be well on your way to looking and feeling better than you have in years!
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Florida is watching the Gulf of Mexico after Idalia increased to hurricane strength early Tuesday 370 miles south-southwest of Tampa. Idalia is expected to intensify and dart north toward Florida's west coast. It still remains to be seen how Fort Myers and Lee County will be affected.The ...
Florida is watching the Gulf of Mexico after Idalia increased to hurricane strength early Tuesday 370 miles south-southwest of Tampa. Idalia is expected to intensify and dart north toward Florida's west coast. It still remains to be seen how Fort Myers and Lee County will be affected.
The National Hurricane Center is forecasting Idalia could intensify to a Category 3 major hurricane before making landfall. There were 33 Florida counties under a state of emergency after a declaration Saturday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in its latest 2023 season forecast released Aug. 10 is calling for 14-21 named storms to develop this year, of which six to 11 could become hurricanes with two to five of those that could become major hurricanes. That predicts an "above-normal level of activity."
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LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The emergence of blue-green algae alerts in Lee County has sparked growing concerns among residents and raised questions about the role of Lake Okeechobee in the persistence of these harmful blooms.Barbara Wagner, a long-time resident of North Fort Myers, vividly recalls the impact of the algae blooms. “Gotta go inside. That’s what I’ve had to do typically,” she lamented.Wagner, like many others, refuses to risk her health by exposing herself to the contaminated water, stating fi...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The emergence of blue-green algae alerts in Lee County has sparked growing concerns among residents and raised questions about the role of Lake Okeechobee in the persistence of these harmful blooms.
Barbara Wagner, a long-time resident of North Fort Myers, vividly recalls the impact of the algae blooms. “Gotta go inside. That’s what I’ve had to do typically,” she lamented.
Wagner, like many others, refuses to risk her health by exposing herself to the contaminated water, stating firmly, “I certainly wouldn’t dip my boat in that water.”
Reflecting on the severity of past incidents, particularly in 2018, Wagner said, “Right here it was as green as far as you could see… and probably about that thick (inches). It smelled horrific, made you cough, it was awful.”
She emphasized the widespread nature of the blooms, stating, “You see streaks of it all over.”
Another resident, Bucky Worthen, echoes Wagner’s concerns. He describes the algae as “thick green slime” and expresses his refusal to launch his boat into the tainted waters, emphasizing, “There’s no way I’m taking this boat out because I’m not putting this boat in that nasty. Honestly, the river is already nasty.”
These firsthand accounts illustrate the significant impact of blue-green algae on the daily lives of residents in affected areas. The thick, noxious blooms have not only compromised water quality but have also posed health risks, leading individuals like Wagner and Worthen to limit their outdoor activities.
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has announced health advisories for Whitecap Circle (NFM), Canal Circle (NFM), Coral Point Drive (Cape Coral), and SE 13TH Avenue (Cape Coral).
The debate surrounding the role of Lake Okeechobee in exacerbating the situation has come to the forefront.
Col. James Booth, Jacksonville District Commander of the Army Corps of Engineers, acknowledges the presence of nutrients in the lake that can contribute to harmful algal blooms. However, he highlights that algal blooms are prevalent throughout Florida’s water systems. “We recognize that almost in all the water systems in Florida, algal blooms are there,” noted Col. Booth.
In response to concerns about Lake Okeechobee’s influence on the blooms, Col. Booth assures residents that the Army Corps of Engineers will consider the presence of active algal blooms before making decisions on water releases. “If we see at our structures active algal blooms, I’m going to take that into serious consideration before I make a decision to release water,” he assured.
As the situation unfolds, residents remain hopeful for positive change. Wagner expressed her desire for improvement, saying, “I don’t really know if I see it changing much. I just really hope it does not get like it did several years back. That would probably force me to move.”
The health advisories warn residents any contact with blue-green algae-infused water could result in rashes, skin irritation, and GI issues if ingested.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Hurricane Lee was forecast to maintain its strength as a Category 3 hurricane Saturday and is expected to strengthen again into a major hurricane by Monday.Although initially forecast to reach 180 mph winds, Lee is now forecast remain at or below 140 mph for the next several days.Lee quickly exploded from a Category 1 storm to Category 5 on Thursday, with winds faster than 160 mph, doubling its power in less than 24 hours. As of Saturday afternoon, it was a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained w...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Hurricane Lee was forecast to maintain its strength as a Category 3 hurricane Saturday and is expected to strengthen again into a major hurricane by Monday.
Although initially forecast to reach 180 mph winds, Lee is now forecast remain at or below 140 mph for the next several days.
Lee quickly exploded from a Category 1 storm to Category 5 on Thursday, with winds faster than 160 mph, doubling its power in less than 24 hours. As of Saturday afternoon, it was a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained wind speeds of 115 mph.
“Lee seems to be recovering from the effects of the strong southwesterly shear,” according to the hurricane center. “The central dense overcast has expanded, with periodic bursts of deep convection and increased lightning activity near the center.”
Lee is expected to pass well to the north of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico into early next week.
Forecasts suggest Lee will begin to curve north and spare landfall in Florida.
“It remains too soon to know what level of impacts, if any, Lee might have along the U.S. East Coast, Atlantic Canada, or Bermuda late next week, particularly since the hurricane is expected to slow down considerably over the southwestern Atlantic,” forecasters wrote in the 5 p.m. advisory Saturday.
In its 5 p.m. Saturday update, the hurricane center said the storm is located about 310 miles northeast of the Caribbean’s northern Leeward Islands, moving west-northwest at 10 mph. Its hurricane-force winds extend out 40 miles and tropical storm-force winds extend out 185 miles.
The hurricane center warned that “dangerous surf and rip currents are expected to begin along most of the U.S. East Coast beginning Sunday and Monday.”
The weather service added that South Florida beaches will experience “deteriorating beach and boating conditions” by the middle of next week with a likely risk of deadly rip currents starting as soon as Monday. As Lee gradually builds swells during the week, there could be some minor beach erosion from rough surf pounding against shore at high tide.
Lee is the fourth Atlantic hurricane of the 2023 season, behind Don, Franklin and Idalia, and the third major hurricane, meaning Category 3 or above. Franklin and Idalia were major hurricanes.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Margot is expected to become a hurricane next week. If so, it would become the season’s fifth. The storm formed over the eastern tropical Atlantic on Thursday, and is forecast to turn north, not currently a threat to South Florida.
As of 5 p.m. Saturday, the system was about 1,020 miles west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands off the coast of Africa, moving northwest at 9 mph with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph. It should continue moving in that direction over the next several days.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles from the center.
The season officially runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
September 15, 2023 — The Lee Health Board of Directors has approved updated plans to build a new medical campus and healthcare destination in the City of Fort Myers on Challenger Boulevard. Tentatively known as “Lee Health Fort Myers,” the property will be located on 52 acres of land between Colonial Boulevard and Winkler Avenue. The new campus will be built in phases over several years.The Board of Directors was presented with a Revised Phase 1 Scope for Lee Health Fort Myers on September 14, 2023, which includes gr...
September 15, 2023 — The Lee Health Board of Directors has approved updated plans to build a new medical campus and healthcare destination in the City of Fort Myers on Challenger Boulevard. Tentatively known as “Lee Health Fort Myers,” the property will be located on 52 acres of land between Colonial Boulevard and Winkler Avenue. The new campus will be built in phases over several years.
The Board of Directors was presented with a Revised Phase 1 Scope for Lee Health Fort Myers on September 14, 2023, which includes gradual relocation of key Lee Memorial Hospital programs, ambulatory service offerings, and new community access.
The new campus will provide a destination for quality medical care for residents and visitors, new jobs, and it also ensures future access to healthcare by supporting the growing needs of the Fort Myers community and beyond.
Although approved for as many as 400 acute care beds, Lee Health anticipates that in the immediate future the campus will include an acute care hospital with approximately 120 beds, a skilled nursing facility, specialty services, a total of 18 operating rooms on campus, an emergency department, and observation rooms. The state-of-the-art healthcare campus will house ancillary and social services as well as a Medical Office Building.
“Lee Health is planning a state-of-the-art medical destination that will transform healthcare in Southwest Florida. Our area is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, and this new campus will ensure that the Fort Myers community has access to quality healthcare for years to come,” said Dr. Larry Antonucci, president and CEO for Lee Health. “Lee Health is committed to growing with our community and attracting world-class talent to serve Southwest Florida. We look forward to working with community leaders and all members of the community to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our patients, friends and neighbors.”
Lee Memorial Hospital will continue to offer clinical services, including an emergency department, inpatient beds, and surgical services for the Fort Myers community and downtown area through September 2027.
This project is the latest in a lengthy list of investments in our community to expand access to healthcare around our area. Lee Health is working on investing into the future of Cape Coral at Bimini Basin, the Lee Health Outpatient Center at Surfside and expanding Cape Coral Hospital, as well as future growth in Lehigh Acres. The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Cancer Clinic at the Bonita Health Center also opens on September 15, 2023.
Lee Health will announce detailed plans of the new campus and services offered as the phases move forward and the Board of Directors analyzes the community needs.
About Lee Health
Since the opening of the first hospital in 1916, Lee Health has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. A non-profit, integrated health care services organization, Lee Health is committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Health care services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices and other services across the continuum of care. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.
From the "City of Palms" to islands world-renowned for their seashells, Lee County boasts a lot of cities with rich history and character.Home to nearly 800,000 residents, it is known for its beautiful coasts, charming downtown areas, dedicated nature preserves, and rapidly growing commercial opportunities.But there's a lot of county lore that might go unnoticed or unknown by both locals and visitors. Here are 12 fun facts about various cities sprinkled throughout Lee County that even old-timers might n...
From the "City of Palms" to islands world-renowned for their seashells, Lee County boasts a lot of cities with rich history and character.
Home to nearly 800,000 residents, it is known for its beautiful coasts, charming downtown areas, dedicated nature preserves, and rapidly growing commercial opportunities.
But there's a lot of county lore that might go unnoticed or unknown by both locals and visitors. Here are 12 fun facts about various cities sprinkled throughout Lee County that even old-timers might not have known.
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Our city's name comes from a love story and a gift from a father.
According to the Greater Fort Myers blog, General David Twiggs was put in charge of a small fort on the Caloosahatchee River. His daughter, Marion, fell in love with one of his staff officers, Abraham C. Myers. Twiggs called the town “Fort Myers” to honor his future son-in-law and the two were married in 1853.
Royal palm trees were first brought to the city by inventor and famous winter resident Thomas Edison. He imported them from Cuba in 1907, where he planted royal palm trees along McGregor Boulevard, which was then just a dirt road between downtown Fort Myers and Edison’s estate.
Today, the city is home to about 2,000 trees and city officials plant 90 more of these trees each year.
Edison had a winter home in Fort Myers, which is now the Edison & Ford Winter Estates open to the public. The city of Fort Myers first received electric lights in the late 1800s. It’s said some of the locals weren’t too happy with street lighting because it kept their livestock up at night.
With more than 400 species of shells, Sanibel has long been known as a world-class shelling destination. It even boasts the only museum in the United States — Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum.
Considered the “Tarpon Fishing Capital of the World," the sport of tarpon fishing originated in Southwest Florida’s Pine Island Sound in the late 1880s, and Boca Grande Pass, the opening between Cayo Costa and Gasparilla Island, according to Visit Fort Myers.
Not many people can say they physically created the land for their town. It was created in 1926 by the dredging up of oyster beds in Matlacha Pass to build a causeway and bridge between the mainland and Pine Island. Its first settlers were squatters on the causeway, refugees of the Great Depression.
According to the travel website Matador Network, one of the country’s main telegraph stations in 1898 stood where the Sanibel Causeway is today in the incorporated community of Punta Rassa. This cable led from Florida to Cuba and brought news of the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. This outraged the nation, sparking the beginning of the Spanish-American War.
Surrounded by shelled, sandy beaches and island vibes, it might be difficult to think about the barrier islands once being a pirate refuge.
It was reported that José Gaspar, a legendary pirate who came to the region in the early 1800s, was charmed by the untamed nature of Sanibel and Captiva. It’s said Gaspar, more commonly known as Gasparilla, terrorized this part of Southwest Florida for decades.
According to Visit Fort Myers, the first tourist to visit Southwest Florida was Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon. He visited Pine Island in 1513 and was later mortally wounded in these same waters by a Calusa Indian arrow.
There are more than 400 miles of canals in Cape Coral, more than any other city in the world. Even Venice with its 150 city-based canals, the Italian city only has 26 miles of waterways to explore. Most of the cape's canals are navigable and some have access to the Gulf of Mexico.
Located in Lee County's east central area, Lehigh Acres is a 96-square-mile, pre-platted residential community comprised of mostly quarter-acre and half-acre single-family lots.
After Hertz Rental Cars bought up Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group in 2012, the rental car company needed a new home for its growing businesses. The Fortune 500 Company saw Estero as its new home, bringing over 700 jobs to Lee County.
Matador Network shares that Chico's is Fort Myers born and raised, with the first in Periwinkle Place on Sanibel Island in 1983. Today it is an apparel giant housed in a 146,000-square-foot worldwide headquarters on Metro Avenue and it employs 2,000 people.
Here's a list of closings in Lee County in advance of Tropical Storm Idalia as it roars past the Southwest Florida coast. Have a closing or cancelation to report and add to this list? Email [email protected] County government closing offices WednesdayLee County Government will be closed on Wednesday to ensure as few people as possible need to travel during the tropical conditions.Employees at the Emergency Operations Center and in departments that are necessary for tropical events will be ...
Here's a list of closings in Lee County in advance of Tropical Storm Idalia as it roars past the Southwest Florida coast. Have a closing or cancelation to report and add to this list? Email [email protected].
Lee County Government will be closed on Wednesday to ensure as few people as possible need to travel during the tropical conditions.
Employees at the Emergency Operations Center and in departments that are necessary for tropical events will be working.
Lee County Solid Waste will operate regular collection Wednesday, Aug. 30. Residents who have regularly scheduled pickup on Wednesday should place waste containers by the curb by 7:30 or 8 a.m. There is no need to place containers out overnight.
LeeTran will resume its operations Wednesday. Fixed routes will begin slightly later and with staggered starts. Check LeeTran’s Facebook page or the website. Or find the link to information at www.LeeGov.com/storm.
The Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery meeting that was canceled tonight due to the storm has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at BIG ARTS on Sanibel.
"As Hurricane Idalia moves to the north, the anticipated heavy rain bands have moved into Lee County. These bands include downpours, thunder and lightning – with possible tornadic activity," Lee County officials said in a news release Tuesday afternoon.
"Isolated, localized flooding has been reported on coastal roads, which is consistent with the forecast. In part, that’s because these bands are coinciding with high tide, fueled by onshore winds from the storm.
Traveling Tuesday night is not advised because it will be more difficult to see areas of standing water. Motorists should make every effort to stay home tonight.
The onshore winds will drive localized flooding on the coast even after the storm is north of Lee County.
Lee County’s Safe Havens remain open at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center and Estero Recreation Center. There are about 51 people and seven pets in the Safe Havens, which are designed to help communities where people are still living in Ian-damaged homes or trailers. There are no evacuation orders in effect.
For the latest updates, log on to www.leegov.com/storm and follow Lee County Government on Facebook, www.facebook.com/leecountyflbocc
Lee County’s next livestream update is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@LeeCountyFLBOCC/videos.
The Lee County Tax Collector will close all locations Wednesday, Aug. 30, due to Hurricane Idalia.
Officials also had closes the offices Tuesday.
"Customers with appointments are being notified individually and are invited to reschedule or come to any service center for assistance when we re-open," the Tax Collector's office said in an email.
"If visiting a service center without an appointment, customers are asked to please check to ensure the office they plan to visit offers the service they need. In addition, many services can be completed online at www.leetc.com/pay-online.
Updates and information can be found on tax collector social media channels as well as LeeTC.com.
Lee County courts closed Wednesday
The 20th Circuit Courts in Lee and Charlotte counties will be closed Wednesday, officials said.
Also Wednesday, the Collier County Courthouse will reopen and courthouses in Glades and Hendry counties will remain open.
In Lee County, first appearances, shelter and detention hearings will be held in courtroom 2A at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Judge James Shenko presiding.
There is an option for counsel and interpreters to attend First Appearance hearings remotely via a conference line. The telephone number for attorneys and the interpreter to call in is 1-888-585-9008 and the participant code is 463-069-456#.
Any update regarding Thursday’s court operations will be made Wednesday. And updates will be posted on the court’s website and social media channels.
Keiser University says it will close its Fort Myers campus Tuesday, Aug. 29.
The campus is at 9100 Forum Corporate Parkway, Fort Myers.
Arts Bonita has announced it will close Tuesday, Aug. 29, because of Tropical Storm Idalia.
Arts Bonita's two venues are the Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, and the Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road. More at artsbonita.org.
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners had canceled its public workshop for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29.
The meeting, during which county commissioners were to be briefed on public input gathered over the summer on proposed land-use changes on Captiva, has not been rescheduled.
Public hearings on Sept. 5 and Sept. 6 are still scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse Commission Chambers, 2120 Main St., Fort Myers. SCCF strongly urges the public to attend, as these hearings will be the last opportunity to weigh in on the proposed changes.
Nova Southeastern University has announced it will close its Fort Myers Regional Campus at the close of business Monday, Aug. 28.
All classes and extracurricular activities are canceled for students, faculty, and staff. Online students should contact their program’s director for more information. Essential employees who have been pre-identified should contact their supervisors to determine duties during the storm.
"The campus will remain closed until NSU officials determine it is safe to return," NSU said in a news release. "
Faculty and staff at this regional campus are urged to monitor NSU’s Hurricane page (https://www.nova.edu/hurricane/) for updates as they become available.
Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers has announced it will close its building and campus Tuesday and Wednesday, with plans to reopen Thursday. Visit artinlee.org for more.
Due to the approach of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia and a pending afternoon thunderstorm, the grand re-opening celebration that was scheduled Monday night for the Bay Oaks Little League Ball Field has been cancelled.
Please watch the Fort Myers Beach social media and website for a reschedule date.
Here are the weekly Southwest Florida high school football schedules for the 2023 season. The schedules are subject to change based on weather among other factors. For any changes or additions, please email Dan DeLuca at [email protected] start at 7:30 p.m. unless noted. All games are subject to change.PlayoffsFriday, Nov. 10Region 4A-4(4) Gulf C...
Here are the weekly Southwest Florida high school football schedules for the 2023 season. The schedules are subject to change based on weather among other factors. For any changes or additions, please email Dan DeLuca at [email protected].
Games start at 7:30 p.m. unless noted. All games are subject to change.
Friday, Nov. 10
Region 4A-4
(4) Gulf Coast at (5) Immokalee
Region 3A-4
(8) Mariner at (1) Golden Gate
(7) Parrish at (2) Naples
(3) Barron Collier at (6) Port Charlotte
(5) Fort Myers at (4) Dunbar
Region 2A-4
(8) Mulberry at (1) Bishop Verot
(4) Estero at (5) Hardee
Friday, Nov. 17
Region 1A-4
(4) Evangelical Christian at (1) First Baptist
(3) Moore Haven at (2) Community School
Preseason Roundup:SWFL Preseason Football: Barron Collier, Naples, Bishop Verot, ECS, Fort Myers score wins
Thursday, Aug. 17
What to Watch:We picked the 15 best Southwest Florida high school football games for the 2023 regular season
Friday, Aug. 18
Football Week 1 results:Verot plunders Port Charlotte, Oasis, Island Coast cruise to wins
Thursday, Aug. 24
Friday, Aug. 25
Football Week 2 roundup:Analysis, photos and videos from SWFL games played in Week 2
Thursday, Aug. 31
Friday, Sept. 1
Football Week 3 results:Bishop Verot thumps Dunbar, East Lee, Estero, FBA, CSN also win
Friday, Sept. 8
Naples 33, Immokalee 17
Bishop Verot 49, Dunbar 14
Lake Gibson 26, Lehigh 20
Estero 24, Cypress Lake 0
Fort Myers 38, Riverdale 14
South Fort Myers 14, North Fort Myers 7
Cape Coral 13, Bonita Springs 7
Mariner 46, Ida Baker 6
East Lee County 33, Island Coast 7
Port Charlotte 38, Gulf Coast 0
Bartow 24, Golden Gate 13
Monsignor Pace 41, Lely 6
Lemon Bay 42, Gateway 0
LaBelle 26, St. John Neumann 14
Cardinal Mooney 37, ECS 17
Lake Brantley 61, Palmetto Ridge 26
Community School of Naples 44, SFCA 0
Delray American Heritage 41, Aubrey Rogers 6
First Baptist 42, American Collegiate 22
Oasis 25, Canterbury 18
Gateway Charter 45, Trinity Prep 0
Bye: Barron Collier
Football Week 4 results:Golden Gate hands Naples first home loos to Collier foe since 2009
Thursday, Sept. 14
Immokalee 52, Lake Placid 8
Barron Collier 49, Bonita Springs 0
Hardee 35, Palmetto Ridge 22
Friday, Sept. 15
Bishop Verot 49, First Baptist 22
Tampa Catholic 55, Lehigh 19
Dunbar 40, Fort Myers 39 (2 OT)
Lemon Bay 34, North Fort Myers 33
Port Charlotte 62, Ida Baker 0
Estero 21, Island Coast 6
Mariner 36, Riverdale 19
South Fort Myers 41, East Lee County 7
Lely 46, Southeast 13
IMG White 62, ECS 27
Bradenton St. Stephen’s 47, Aubrey Rogers 7
CSN 37, Oasis 13
LaBelle 28, Gateway Charter 0
Seven Rivers Christian 30, Canterbury 3
Football Week 5 Results:Golden Gate, Estero, Riverdale, Verot, Lely, Mariner, Barron Collier notch wins
Friday, Sept. 22
Naples 52, Miami Killian 14
Bishop Verot 42, Sarasota 14
Riverdale 43, Cypress Lake 29
Estero 38, Cape Coral 0
Mariner 46, Bonita Springs 7
Golden Gate 35, Gulf Coast 7
Barron Collier 28, Immokalee 21
Lely 20, Palmetto Ridge 6
North Port 29, Gateway 15
St. Petersburg Catholic 27, St. John Neumann 15
Dunbar 37, Clewiston 7
Oasis 42, SFCA 0
LaBelle 9, Florida Christian 2
ECS 35, Aubrey Rogers 0
True North Classical 21, First Baptist 8
Moore Haven 58, Gateway Charter 0
Community School of Naples 14, Northside Christian 0
Marco Island 32, Warner Christian 20
Bye: Canterbury, East Lee County, Ida Baker, Island Coast, Lehigh, North Fort Myers, South Fort Myers
Week 6 roundup:First Baptist survives Golden Gate; Verot, Naples, Fort Myers score wins
Thursday, Sept. 28
Lakeland Christian 35, ECS 14
Bradenton Christian 29, Oasis 7
Moore Haven 50, SFCA 11
Friday, Sept. 29
Naples 24, Barron Collier 0
Bishop Verot 55, Key West 14
Lehigh 42, Ida Baker 6
Dunbar 35, Cypress Lake 0
Fort Myers 34, East Lee 16
North Fort Myers 49, Cape Coral 7
Mariner 31, Island Coast 6
Estero 31, Gateway 14
Gulf Coast 14, Palmetto Ridge 10
South Fort Myers 39, Immokalee 31
First Baptist 48, Golden Gate 46
Lely 40, Bonita Springs 10
Charlotte 35, Riverdale 14
Community School of Naples 35, St. John Neumann 12
North Port at LaBelle, canceled
SFA Academy at Aubrey Rogers, canceled
Bradenton St. Stephen's 32, Canterbury 8
Week 7 Roundup:Barron Collier outlasts South, East Lee, Gulf Coast, SFCA, Naples also win
Thursday
Glades Day 19, Canterbury 15
Friday
Barron Collier 20, South Fort Myers 19
Tampa Jesuit 36, Bishop Verot 29
Gulf Coast 42, Cypress Lake 0
Charlotte 7, North Fort Myers 6
East Lee County 34, Cape Coral 10
Island Coast 35, Ida Baker 14
Naples 63, Palmetto Ridge 0
Immokalee 42, Okeechobee 22
Port Charlotte 62, Riverdale 0
Gateway 28, Bonita Springs 21
First Baptist 42, Wekiva 35
St. John Neumann 45, Florida Christian 6
ECS 52, Gateway Charter 0
SFCA 27, Aubrey Rogers 10
LaBelle 34, BridgePrep Village Green 6
Sebring 49, Lehigh 6
CSN 49, ABF Academy 0
Bradenton Christian 72, Marco Island 0
Week 8 football roundup:Golden Gate, Naples, Fort Myers, Mariner, East Lee pick up wins
Thursday, Oct. 12
Bishop Verot 57, Gateway 0
ECS 37, Moore Haven 0
Glades Day 29, SFCA 26
Friday, Oct. 13
Naples 44, Lely 7
Charlotte 28, Lehigh 0
Fort Myers 49, South Fort Myers 28
Mariner 27, North Fort Myers 23
Island Coast 12, Cape Coral 9
Riverdale 34, Ida Baker 0
Estero 28, Key West 9
Gulf Coast 21, West Broward 19
Immokalee 53, Palmetto Ridge 22
Golden Gate 44, Barron Collier 21
First Baptist 48, St. John Neumann 0
Lowndes (Ga.) 31, Dunbar 7
St. Petersburg Catholic 23, LaBelle 13
Aubrey Rogers 16, Joaquin Garcia 8
Oasis 45, Sante Fe Catholic 7
Tradition Prep 24, Gateway Charter 16
Community School of Naples 52, Canterbury 0
Week 9 Football Roundup:Estero, Verot, Dunbar, Golden Gate, Barron Collier notch wins
Thursday
Community School of Naples 41, IMG Blue 13
Fort Myers 51, Tampa Catholic 48
South Fort Myers 28, Cypress Lake 8
Friday
American Heritage Plantation 38, Naples 17
Bishop Verot 50, Cardinal Mooney 14
Lehigh 39, North Fort Myers 14
Mulberry 35, Ida Baker 0
Island Coast 13, Gateway 7
Estero 22, Mariner 14
Golden Gate 49, Bonita Springs 7
Barron Collier 47, Lely 29
St. John Neumann 44, SFCA 12
Dunbar 35, East Lee County 7
LaBelle 32, Avon Park 10
First Baptist 44, Lemon Bay 13
Canterbury 32, Aubrey Rogers 14
St. Stephen’s 29, Oasis 7
Gateway Charter 24, Marathon 21
Bayshore 62, Marco Island 0
Week 10 Football:See which teams secured district titles and wins over their rivals
Thursday, Oct. 26
Lehigh 48, Riverdale 14
SSAA 5A Playoffs
Oasis 42, Glades Day 0
SSAA 3A Playoffs
Oxbridge Academy 42, Gateway Charter 0
Friday, Oct. 27
Naples 41, Bonita Springs 6
Bishop Verot 52, Estero 0
Fort Myers 38, Cypress Lake 0
North Fort Myers 42, Island Coast 0
Mariner 50, Cape Coral 34
Charlotte 44, Ida Baker 7
Immokalee 13, Gulf Coast 10
Dunbar 41, South Fort Myers 17
Golden Gate 38, Lely 7
Barron Collier 34, St. Brendan 7
Key West 42, Gateway 0
First Baptist 42, Community School of Naples 2
St. John Neumann 38, Windmere Prep 32
ECS 63, SFCA 7
Palmetto Ridge 46, DeSoto County 7
Indian Rocks Christian 34, LaBelle 21
East Lee County 47, Aubrey Rogers 3
SSAA 2A Playoffs
Canterbury 49, Santa Fe Catholic 13
Week 11 Football:Barron Collier, Lely, North, South, Dunbar, CSN, Estero among winners
Thursday, Nov. 2
Fort Myers 52, Cape Coral 22
SFCA 39, IMG Blue 21
Friday, Nov. 3
Dunbar 18, Lehigh 15
North Fort Myers 24, Riverdale 22
Palmetto 42, Ida Baker 7
Port Charlotte 49, Island Coast 8
South Fort Myers 42, Mariner 8
Estero 42, Bonita Springs 10
Barron Collier 28, Gulf Coast 21
Lely 68, Immokalee 44
Golden Gate 63, Palmetto Ridge 14
East Lee County 48, Gateway 21
Community School of Naples 27, ECS 26
Aubrey Rogers 36, ABF 0
SSAA 2A: Canterbury 44, Harvest 0
SSAA 5A: St. Stephen’s 14, Oasis 7 (OT)
Bye: Bishop Verot, Cypress Lake, LaBelle, Naples
At least 42 people are dead in Lee County, one of the areas hardest-hit by Hurricane Ian where rescue and recovery efforts are still ongoing.Local officials are now facing questions about why they didn't urge people in the path of the destructive Category 4 hurricane to evacuate sooner.Last Sunday — three days before the storm landed on the peninsula — the National Hurricane Center predicted that ...
At least 42 people are dead in Lee County, one of the areas hardest-hit by Hurricane Ian where rescue and recovery efforts are still ongoing.
Local officials are now facing questions about why they didn't urge people in the path of the destructive Category 4 hurricane to evacuate sooner.
Last Sunday — three days before the storm landed on the peninsula — the National Hurricane Center predicted that Ian could bring a storm surge of 4 to 7 feet from Englewood to Bonita Beach, which includes all of coastal Lee County.
According to the county's emergency management plan from 2018, even a 10% chance of a six-foot storm surge is enough to prompt the evacuation of Zone A. That includes the barrier islands, the shoreline and inland areas along the Caloosahatchee River.
But officials didn't order a mandatory evacuation at that time, even as neighboring Charlotte County required residents to go on Monday.
Instead, Lee County authorities waited until Tuesday to institute mandatory evacuations for people expected to be in the areas most impacted by the storm.
Authorities first ordered the mandatory evacuation of Zone A and parts of Zone B before ultimately expanding it to include all of Zone B and parts of Zone C.
That was the same day the NHC raised the storm surge prediction for Lee County to 5 to 10 feet.
By Wednesday afternoon, Hurricane Ian made mainland landfall near Punta Gorda, just north of Lee County.
Local authorities suggested that the rapidly changing forecast in the days and hours before Hurricane Ian hit the peninsula made it difficult to decide whether to order an evacuation.
Lee County Commission Chairman Cecil Pendergrass said during a Sunday press conference that a few days before the hurricane landed on shore, the county remained outside of the "cone" meteorologists use to visually represent a storm's possible path.
"Seventy-two hours before the storm, we still were not in the cone," Pendergrass said. "We were working off of data and went off that data."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also defended the decision by Lee County officials to order an evacuation when they did.
"But you know — 72 hours, they weren't even in the cone, 48 hours they were on the periphery. So you gotta make the decisions as best you can," he said on Sunday.
The cone, however, only shows the possible path of the center of a storm, according to the NHC, which says the graphic is often misunderstood.
The agency says that dangerous weather conditions often occur outside of the cone. The NHC also urges people not to use the cone to determine if they should evacuate. Rather, it suggests residents listen to their local emergency management agencies.
Kevin Ruane, a commissioner in Lee County, told The New York Times that another problem the county faced on Monday was that schools were open even though they had also been designated as emergency shelters.
County officials knew that evacuating Lee County would not be easy.
A 2015 document by the Lee County Emergency Management agency lays out the agency's rationale for how it decides whether to issue an evacuation and also warns about the specific challenges facing the region.
"Due to our large population and limited road system, Southwest Florida is the hardest place in the country to evacuate in a disaster," the document says.
In determining whether and how to evacuate residents who are willing and able to go, the document goes on, officials should consider the risks of evacuation, the magnitude of the storm and how disruptive an evacuation would be to residents and businesses.
The county had also estimated the amount of time it would take to evacuate residents under several different scenarios.
According to the document, it could take 20 hours to evacuate all of Zones A, B and C into emergency shelters within Lee County. That timeframe increases "dramatically" if residents attempt to leave the county altogether.
