October Drainage
In September, we happily completed the repair portion of the Hog Creek project. Due to erosion of the bank, we regraded the bank on the north side of the creek for much of the span from Burnt Store Road beyond Penhollow Court towards Cape Horn. To correct this, we lengthened the slope and installed sod to the water line creating an “environmentally friendly” erosion control system. Our
maintenance staff will continue to water the sod and will be planting and watering grass seed at the top of the bank as well.
Additionally, we repaired swales in “the County Right of Way” on Pyramid Way.
We look forward to new projects in 2024!
Elisabeth
Geltz, Drainage and Swales Liaison
Long-Term Vision Update
By Dr. Mary Ellen Kiss, Chair and Thomas Freimark, Board Liaison
Based on suggestions by the current Board of Directors, the Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC) is making some adjustments to prioritizing projects included in the Long-Term Vision (LTV). Members are reminded that the LTV includes items that may be undertaken over a 20-year period. The LTV is intended to be updated every three to five years to reflect community growth and changes in demographics.
To obtain better feedback from our members, LRPC will be conducting a community-wide survey after the first of the year. Stay tuned for further information about the survey. In the meantime, large-scale diagrams and renderings based on the LTV are on display in the BSLPOA office. The full document and executive summary can be downloaded from the BSLPOA website. Hard copies of the executive summary are also available in the BSLPOA office and were included in the August edition of the Heron Herald . After the survey has been completed and results tabulated, we will proceed with the formation of selected ad hoc committees.
Burnt Store Area Plan Update
By Mary Ellen Kiss, Ph.D. and John Fleming, Chair of Burnt Store Corridor Coalition
The County Board of Commissioners held a special workshop on Sept. 19 to discuss the need for an updated area plan for the Burnt Store Road (BSR) Corridor. The last plan was accepted by the Board of Commissioners (BOC) in 2005. Since that time development has increased exponentially. The Burnt Store Corridor Coalition (BSCC) was formed in 2022 to address the impact of development along the corridor in Charlotte and Lee counties from Jones Loop Road to Pine
Island Road. The coalition prepared a statement, which the BOC Chairperson, Chris Constance, read into the record. This statement emphasized the following:
1. Those at the terminus of the water shed before entering Charlotte Harbor.
2. Destruction of wildlife corridors is inconsistent with the state’s commitment to protect and maintain these corridors.
3. Increased traffic, requiring an even greater investment of personnel to monitor the roadways and burden on fire and emergency services.
Burnt Store Area Plan Update on page 3
Please join me in welcoming Micah Epling to the Burnt Store Lakes administrative staff. Effective Aug. 21, Micah became the POA Office administrative assistant under the direction of Dawn Caniff, community association manager. Some of you may know Micah as she worked at Home Depot in Punta Gorda for four years. We are excited to have Micah as part of our staff! Dawn Caniff, Community Association Manager
located off Rio Togas near Burnt Store Road Sunday, Nov. 12 1 to 3 p.m.
Please bring a casserole, side dish and/or a dessert to share with 12 to 15 people and bring your own beverage.
Turkey, mashed potatoes, and rolls will be provided. Plates, silverware, napkins, and water will also be provided.
Come for the food and stay for the fellowship and fun! We hope to see EVERYONE there!
It Was A Nice Idea
Chapter 4: Staying Healthy
By Matthew Szuchy, Itwasaniceidea@gmail.com
Before you can stay healthy, you must know what being healthy is . As much as we’d liked to, we can’t all look like Richard Simmons. When I was a kid, I never thought about being healthy. Why would you? I ran, I rode my bike, I climbed trees, I got into trouble. Normal stuff. When I was in my teens and 20s, staying healthy apparently meant smoking, drinking, and partying! You wouldn’t catch me at home on a Saturday night. I had to be out and about, because if I wasn’t, that was when the “incident” would happen for which I wasn’t there. I couldn’t miss that. But, now that I’m older, staying healthy for me is making sure I take my gout medicine, getting a heart stent, and stirring Benefiber into my Chardonnay. Now
Weird Florida Fun Fact
Board Of Directors
Rob Hancik ~ President
Liaison – Beautification
Sandy Funk ~ Vice President
Liaison – Communications
Liaison – Architectural Review
Elisabeth Geltz ~ Secretary
Liaison – Drainage and Swales
Lee Fossett ~ Treasurer
Liaison – Lakes
Thomas Freimark ~ Director-At-Large
Liaison – Long-Range Planning
Richard Hefright ~ Director-At-Large
Liaison – Mechanical and Maintenance
Rick Mathis ~ Director-At-Large
Liaison – Safety and Preparedness
Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m.
Meetings are hybrid meetings held in the Community Center and available by Zoom. 16500 Burnt Store Road, Suite 102 (941) 639-5881
that I’m retired, I cannot let being unhealthy happen to me. I know exercising and eating right won’t make me live to be 150, but it will increase the quality of my life – and that is important for everyone. But if it were easy or fun, no one would be talking about how to eat right and exercise, right? Who says, “Want to get together Saturday night? We are all going to do jumping jacks and drink kale smoothies!” If you say that, maybe this article isn’t for you!!
So, what do I like to do? Maybe it’s better to eliminate what I don’t like to do. Exercising and eating right. Wait, that is a bad attitude. I should start with eliminating my bad attitude! Okay, bad attitude gone.
Pickleball is all the rage. I have never tried it, but I think I will see it at some point in my future. However, baby steps … what can I do now? Not the gym. I used to belong to one and I was like a Ninja, because you never saw me. Anyway, what about swimming? I have a pool and love to be in it. But swimming takes a little effort. Raising my right arm to my mouth with my glass of wine in the pool is a good start, but probably not enough. So, I looked up some exercises you can do in the pool without swimming, e.g., resistance kind
of stuff. I can do that. Good. What else? Walking. Around the house I guess isn’t good enough. If I get a friend, it might motivate me to do it more, but in the meantime, I can walk for 10 minutes outside and 10 minutes back. That’s 20 minutes! Great. Now what? How about that bike I’ve been “craving”? Took me a little while after living here before I did it, but I finally went to get one. I test drove a few. Then the guy said, “Did you ever try an e-assist bike?” Nope. He let me try. OMG. That is what I’ve been waiting for! If you have never tried one, do it. Some say I’m cheating and not really exercising. No way. You still have to pedal, and you can turn it on, or off. It just helps. And you know what is really important? It makes it so I want to go out and ride. I’m not sitting on the couch (that much). It gets me out, and I love it. Basically, any moving – exercise in the pool, a 10-minute walk, or an e-assist bike ride – is something more than doing nothing, and it makes me feel good about myself. And the best part? I reward myself with a Chardonnay in the pool. No splashing though!
Boy, it was a nice idea to start exercising! I’m healthy! Stay tuned for Chapter 5: The Holidays.
BSL CERT Basic Training Program
By John Hanzl, jjhanzl01@gmail.com
Periodically, throughout the year, Charlotte County CERT offers an opportunity for citizens to take a three-day CERT Basic Training Program. This program provides residents with essential lifesaving functions while waiting for professional responders to arrive following a disaster. More importantly, it will equip you to act with confidence and skill in the face of an accident or disaster. There is no continuing service obligation or cost to you for the course. The course is spread out over three days, with handson training and in-depth instruction. Course topics include disaster preparedness, fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, disaster psychology, and other topics.
In conjunction with Charlotte County, your Burnt Store Lakes CERT Team would like to offer all BSL residents the opportunity to attend the three-day program to be held in Burnt Store Lakes later this year or early next year. We need 20 or more sign-ups for Charlotte County to present the program in our neighborhood. This is your opportunity to get this important training for free, on-site in Burnt Store Lakes! If you have an interest in attending the program, please fill out the form available at the Burnt Store office.
The next general meeting of your Burnt Store Lakes CERT Team is Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m., at the Sunset Palms Clubhouse. The agenda will be:
• Plan for January organizational meeting
• Other agenda items TBD
Community members are invited to all Burnt Store Lakes CERT meetings, so, please join us.
Good Neighbor Program
Let us know if you would like to be connected with a neighbor. Neighborhood Watch is accepting resident profiles as a community service for those who may need assistance from time to time, particularly in the event of a severe storm or hurricane.
To obtain a copy of the profile and/or to obtain additional information, contact Louise Barrett at (508) 728-8002 or at lbarrett10@comcast.net. The BSL website (bslpoa.org) also has the profile forms and information available. Furthermore, you can register online at the State of
Florida Special Needs registry for “special needs” status if you have a physical, mental, or sensory disability and require assistance during an emergency. Charlotte
County Emergency Management, along with the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County, will strive to provide special needs sheltering and/or transportation to a general shelter. Mary Ellen Kiss
The Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus Polyphemus)
So, what is all the commotion about a gopher tortoise on a builder’s lot?
The gopher tortoise is a protected species, with the largest threats coming from habitat destruction and human predation. It’s only found in the Southeastern United States. There are three different species of the gopher tortoise in the United States, and the other two species live in Western and Midwestern states. We have about 50 gopher tortoises in BSL, and many of them will have more than one burrow.
They are a keystone species, meaning their burrows also house up to over 350 other different animal species, including the burrowing owl, threatened indigo snakes, frogs, invertebrates and many others. All depend on the gopher tortoise home or “hole in the ground” for feeding, reproduction, resting, protection from the weather, and predators, including man and his pets. They spend up to 75 percent of their time in their burrows. Although they don’t look it, these holes average about 16 feet in length and average up to 6 feet deep. This depends on the depth of the sand and water table.
They dig their own holes quite rapidly with their powerful front and back feet (see picture). In the wild they need several acres to live. In BSL we may have three or four on one acre. They are land-based critters and cannot tolerate being
4. Lack of commercial enterprises for those living in the most southern sector of the Charlotte and most northern sector of Lee counties, forcing residents to travel approximately 10 miles in either direction from the county line for the most basic services – and even further for medical attention.
The coalition also emphasized the need for crossjurisdictional coordination and cooperation among Charlotte and Lee counties and the municipalities of Punta Gorda and Cape Coral. The full statement can be found on the BSL website and at the newly created BSCC website.
County Planning and Development and Public Works staff made presentations summarizing 1) the status of current and future development; and 2) results of the BSR Corridor Transportation Study. Community Planning and Development indicated that 10,559 units have been approved either as planned development or as a final detail site plan. By comparison, the Charlotte County Department of Economic Development projects 25,388 units will be built along the Charlotte County Corridor. It should be noted that this same map indicates that BSL has 686 units that have been constructed or are under development. Community Planning and Development also pointed out that a significant amount of land was in preservation status – either state, county, city, or privately-owned. Nearly half of Heritage Landing and Heritage Station are in preservation status. There was some discussion about commercial development. There appeared to be some discrepancies with respect to Community Planning and Development’s estimates
put in water in which they will die. How can one make sure they have a gopher tortoise instead of a softbodied turtle found in our lakes or the one that looks like the pet store turtle (peninsular cooter or “slider”)? Look at the pictures here. The gopher tortoise does not have webbed feet. They have strong toenails for serious digging. Both the other turtles have webbed feet, which they need for swimming.
Our tortoise usually mates as the temperatures get warmer in April and May. She digs a hole in the ground at a 45-degree angle and lays four to 15 eggs. She covers the hole and packs the sand down hard. Eggs hatch in 70 to 120 days. The babies usually spend all their time down in the burrow or in the grasses
and overlays pointed out by the Commissioners. Staff was asked to investigate this and report back to the Board. There also continued to be concern with respect to the effects of new developments on drainage and impact of stormwater. While staff cited state and county regulations addressing this concern, members of the BSCC continue to be concerned about effects for communities that are at the terminus of the watershed, such as BSL and Pirate Harbor.
A second presentation on transportation summarized the results of 1) a traffic modeling analysis to identify future capacity needs; and 2) preliminary engineering to establish a roadway alignment for an East-West corridor (Tuckers Grade Extension) between BSR and U.S. 41. A second alternative is a North-South roadway between Zemel Road and the Tuckers Grade extension. Further study is required, especially for the East-West roadway, which may require the acquisition of private properties depending on the route agreed upon. However, the projected time frame for construction is between 2030 and 2035. The connection between Zemel Road and Tuckers Grade has been removed from further consideration due to conflicts with proposed development patterns and impacts on environmental areas. The Public Works Transportation Department will continue to work with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, which is responsible for transportation planning to secure funding and has a history of coordination with neighboring counties. A copy of the slide presentation is available on the county’s website under “Agendas” on the Board of County Commissioners web page and on the BSL website.
near the opening. Their size at this point is between the size of a golf and tennis ball. The shell is not hard and is subject to predation. They can live in the wild up to 50-plus years, with the record weight being over 100 pounds. Most of the tortoises in our community are 25 to 30 years or older. Loss of habitat is the main reason the tortoise is listed as threatened.
They eat over 250 different plant species. If they are feeding on your lawn, they are eating weeds and/or broad-leaved grasses. They like fruits which have fallen to the ground, for example, the gopher apple plant, and saw palmetto berries. Prickly pear cactus is also a favorite. They get their liquid from the plants they eat but will drink water if necessary.
If you see a tortoise crossing the road, please do not run over it. Safely park your car, put on your flashers, grab the sides of the tortoise, and place it in the direction that it was going on the other side of the road. Unfortunately, there are some people who think it is fun to kill our tortoises, and some drive over the grass to hit one.
It is against the law to do anything to a tortoise other than to help it cross the road. You cannot harass a tortoise by physically moving it to make it dig a new home away from your lot. Luckily, we have many of our BSL human residents that have gone out of their way to accommodate these ancient critters.
Bill Kimber, Florida Master Naturalist
From My Lanai
I am never alone on my lanai. Our Florida home, and, in fact, the state of Florida, has been blessed with the anole, aka gecko. These little guys are everywhere. They lay in the plant leaves. They scamper out of the way as we walk. They scale the screen mesh going up and down. They bask in the sun, their little necks extended, the red waddle underneath their chin flared and bright. One of the larger ones who resides here believes he has the right to share my favorite chair – well, at least until I sit down. I know they remove the bugs that have crept in, keeping my space free of irritating pests. They serve a purpose even in repose. They remind me there is room for all God’s creatures, on my lanai.
Ava Ritter
New Golf Cart Rules
Under a new bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis , Florida teens won’t be able to drive golf carts without proper identification. The new law affects communities across the state.
According to HB 949, golf cart drivers under 18 must be at least 15 with a learner’s permit or 16 with a driver’s license. Anyone who is 18 or older must have a valid government-issued ID. Previously, Florida law allowed a 14-year-old to drive a golf cart.
Burnt Store Area Plan Update from page 1
Artist: Andrew Libecki
Make Your Yard Florida-Friendly With Help From The University Of Florida
For 30 years, Florida’s premier landscaping program has helped improve the environment and keep yards beautiful. The nine principles of Florida-friendly landscaping (FFL) provide landscaping recommendations that use less water, attract wildlife, and reduce pollution to Florida waterways. Those principles are:
1. Right Plant, Right Place
Achieving a healthy, low-maintenance home landscape starts with putting the right plant in the right place. Select plants that match a site’s soil, light, water, and climatic conditions.
2. Water Efficiently
An efficient irrigation system conserves water and helps to ensure that fertilizer and other pollution doesn’t flow into water bodies.
3. Fertilize Appropriately
Proper fertilization enhances growth, increases flowering or fruiting, corrects nutritional deficiencies, and enhances the plant’s appearance. Improper fertilization can damage plants and the environment.
4. Use Mulch
Mulch helps retain soil moisture, protects plants, and inhibits weed growth. It gives your landscape a neat, uniform appearance and is a great Florida-friendly choice for hard-to-mow areas and shady spots.
5. Attract Wildlife
Select plants with seeds, fruit, foliage, flowers, or berries that provide food. Supply sources of water, such as a rain garden or bird bath.
6. Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
To prevent disease and insect outbreaks, select pestresistant plants and put them in suitable locations. When problems do arise, remove the affected leaves, or plant parts, or pick the insects off by hand.
7. Recycle Yard Waste
Decomposing organic matter releases nutrients back to the soil in a form that plants can easily use. Using yard waste for composting is a sustainable way of creating organic fertilizer.
8. Reduce Stormwater Runoff
Fertilizers, pesticides, debris, and eroded soil carried in stormwater can wreak havoc on our water quality. Floridafriendly landscaping seeks to retain and use as much of the rainfall and irrigation water that lands on our home landscapes.
Beware Of Alligators!
Inhabitants of Burnt Store Lakes and nearby areas have encountered alligators from time to time. If you cross paths with an alligator that … a. is in a place considered unacceptable, such as a swimming pool, lanai, garage, etc., b. you consider a threat to people, pets, or property, c. approaches people, or d. doesn’t retreat if approached, … please call the BSL POA office at (941) 639-5881. Do not feed or harass it. Doing so is dangerous and illegal.
Visit the Burnt Store Lakes Property Owners Association website for more information.
9. Protect The Waterfront
Florida boasts more than 10,000 miles of rivers and streams, about 7,800 lakes, more than 700 freshwater springs, and the United States’ second-longest coastline.
Details about all nine principles of Florida-friendly landscaping are available at ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9principles/. “FFL is a holistic way of looking at the landscape,” said Tom Wichman, FFL extension program manager. “It’s based on science-based core principles developed 30 years ago that look at the entirety of the landscape. From how it’s designed to how it’s managed; the program encompasses everything.”
With support from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, UF/IFAS Extension agents in 67 counties deliver FFL education.
In 2022, the FFL program saved more than an estimated 340 million gallons of water, and 105,000 people participated in FFL-related water conservation programs. When it comes to nutrient pollution in our waterways, the program was
estimated to have saved 119,564 pounds of nitrogen from entering Florida waterways in 2021.
The program is a success in part due to the efforts of the UF/ IFAS Extension agents that provide research-based information to their communities. “The passion and skill of agents across the state is what has allowed this program to prosper and continue to grow,” Wichman said. “Their commitment and the partnership with FDEP is what has allowed this program to thrive.”
One of the program’s greatest claims to fame is the television show featuring FFL principles, Flip My Florida Yard. Each episode documents a yard makeover for a Florida family. In eight hours, their landscape is turned into a Floridafriendly oasis. The show continues to grow in popularity and raises awareness of the FFL principles. Go to www. flipmyfloridayard.com. “Transforming your landscape can be daunting at first if you don’t know where to start,” Wichman said. “Most people in Florida are coming from somewhere else. The climate here is different than anywhere else in the country, and they need Florida-specific information. We have experts to help get you started.”
Residents can take the FFL pledge and make a concerted effort to implement at least one or more behaviors to make their yard more Florida-friendly. Go to ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/ about-ffl/ffl-pledge. “We all should play a part in protecting Florida’s environment, and it’s easy to get started,” Wichman added. “There are a multitude of options to help your landscape take on a wide range of personalities. It does not have to have a set look. Almost any landscape can be FFL as long as you’re using the right plants, following the nine principles, and managing it correctly.”
Architectural Review Committee
October 2023
At the Oct. 10, Board of Directors meeting, the following new homes and other constructions were approved as recommended by the Architectural Review Committee.
Groff Building – Spec Home – 16192 Limegrove Court
Groff Building – Spec Home – 24051 Pyramid Way
Groff Building – Spec Home – 24328 Contra Costa Lane
Groff Building – Spec Home – 17310 Comingo Lane (excluding pool)
Groff Building – Spec Home – 17278 Comingo Lane (pending color change)
Val Florida – Cardova Home – 24290 Silver Lane
Lennar Homes – Spec Home – 16235 Cayman Lane
Lennar Homes – Spec Home – 16759 Cape Horn Blvd.
Lennar Homes – Spec Home – 17467 Cornflower Lane
Lebeau-Balint Home – 17217 Barcrest Lane (with 2-foot rear waiver)
SCF Pool for Baish’s – 16140 Limegrove Court (with 4-foot rear waiver)
Superior Fence for Garcia’s – 17269 Comingo Lane
Enclosure Shields for Cabrera – 16243 Cayman Lane
Shoreline Erosion Control – 16410 Pyrenees Lane
Groff Building Lake Irrigation – 16192 Limegrove Court (no guaranteed water availability year-round)
Groff Building Lake Irrigation – 24328 Contra Costa Lane (no guaranteed water availability year-round)
Exterior Paint/Trim for Schroeder – 14122 Pyramid Way
Exterior Paint/Trim for Mario Flores – 17370 Cape Horn Blvd.
Exterior Paint/Trim for Coffman – 24305 San Rafael Road Driveway Change for Coffman – 24305 San Rafael Road
The Role Of Glucose
You may have heard the word “glucose” before, but what exactly is it and why is it so important to our health? Glucose is simply our blood sugar, and it’s the “fuel” that drives our nervous system. It plays an essential role in healing chronic problems because it supplies our nervous system with the energy it needs to do its job. Of course, healing only happens when our glucose is in optimal range (85-99) and when our A1C is below 5.6. Both of these numbers are a part of routine blood work.
In the same way that a car needs the proper fuel for its engine to start and to drive down the road, your nervous system needs the right levels of glucose to function optimally. Not only is the type of fuel important, the amount of fuel is key as well. If you don’t have enough glucose, your body can’t create the energy it needs to function. (Anything below 85 is hypoglycemia.) Yet if there’s too much glucose present in your body, you’ll feel slow, sluggish, and tired after eating. (Anything above 99 is hyperglycemia.) An abundance of glucose can also have a severely damaging effect on the nervous system. The higher the number, the more damaging the effects to your nervous system, brain, blood vessels and organs resulting in problems such as kidney failure or blindness.
There are a few ways to measure the glucose levels of your body. The first and most common way is through a simple blood test. Based on your results, you can see if your glucose (aka blood sugar) levels
are too high or too low. The most simple, inexpensive (free!) at-home “test” to evaluate your glucose levels is to pay attention to the way you feel before and after meals.
If your blood sugar is too low (a condition known as “hypoglycemia”), you will feel a lack of concentration and focus as well as irritability prior to eating. Have you ever heard the term “hangry?” After you eat and your body becomes inundated with glucose, you’ll start to feel better. If your glucose levels are too low, you may also have a tendency to wake up at night, have trouble sleeping, and often skip breakfast.
If your glucose levels are too high (known as “hyperglycemia”),you’ll likely feel sleepy and sluggish after eating, especially if your meal contains lots of carbohydrates. Too much blood sugar may also cause you to be constantly thirsty, have headaches, or have trouble concentrating.
When your glucose levels are properly balanced, you don’t experience the “hangry” feelings, the “crash” after a meal, or the constant cravings for sugars and starches. The only thing that should happen after you eat is that you feel full. That’s it.
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November Events
Florida International Air Show
Date: Nov. 4 And 5
Time: Gates open at 9 a.m. Performances begin at 12 p.m.
Website: http://www. floridaairshow.com
Event Description: The Florida International Air Show will be returning to Punta Gorda to host the return of the USAF Thunderbirds. Joining the Thunderbirds to provide an exciting performance will be the SOCOM Para-Commandos, Redline Airshows, Scott Farnsworth, Extreme Flight, Randy Ball and his MiG-17, and Florida native Patty Wagstaff – with more surprises to come. There will be an interactive kids’ area, a “Drones in Schools” competition, and a variety of delicious food trucks and craft vendors.
Location: Punta Gorda Airport grounds off Challenger Boulevard
Contact Information: (833) 743-3427
Fees/Admission: Tickets range from $15 for children ages
Recurring Activities
Trivia Night At Coastal Expressions & Wine
Every Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.
1133 Bal Harbor, Suite 1135, Punta Gorda
Contact information: Lori Sandage at (941) 214-8599 or at loriscoastal-expressions.com
Dance Fusion Class
Every Tuesday and Friday 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda or by Zoom Contact Carla Peralta, (941) 276-1887 or at carlap@hotmail.com.
Wine-O Bingo At Coastal Expressions & Wine
Every Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
1133 Bal Harbor, Suite 1135, Punta Gorda
Contact information: Lori Sandage at (941) 214-8599 or at loriscoastal-expressions.com
Live Music At Fishermen’s Village
Every Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Contact information at kathyb@fishville.com
Punta Gorda Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Downtown corner of Taylor and Olympia History Park Sunday Market
Every Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. History Park, 501 Shreve St., Punta Gorda Email: 118pghs@gmail.com
An Evening Of Music In The Park
2 to 12. $40 for seniors 65-plus and for Veterans and Active Military. $45 adults. Preferred seating $75. Flightline Club $150, which includes a boxed lunch and two beverages of your choice. You can buy your tickets at www.floridaairshow. com, with premium seating selling fast!
Holiday Craft And Vendor Fair
Date: Nov. 11
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Event Description: Jump-start your holiday shopping with purchases from several local crafters and vendors selling a variety of items. Breakfast and lunch will be available from Get Perk’d and Outside the Lunchbox, two local food trucks. Location: Friendship United Methodist Church, 12275 Paramount Dr., Punta Gorda, in the heart of Tropical Gulf Acres.
Contact Information: Email Mel at carmelmontero@ yahoo.com
Fees/Admission: Free
Community Fall Festival
Date: Nov. 18
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Website: http://www.bspcoline.org
Event Description: Join Burnt Store Presbyterian Church in celebrating their 40th anniversary with a Fall Festival for the community. There will be fun, food, and music for all ages and will include a bounce house, scarecrow making, hot dogs, a chili cookoff, and more. Come see
a Punta Gorda firetruck and Peace River Wildlife Center birds.
Location: Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
Contact Information: Email office@bspconline. org or call (941) 639-0001.
Fees/Admission: Free
Sullivan Street Arts And Craft Fair
Date: Nov. 25 And 26
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Event Description: Artisans from around the country will exhibit their wares at this annual art extravaganza!
Location: The length of Sullivan Street in downtown Punta Gorda.
Fees/Admission: Free
Burnt Store Marina FarMerS Market
Burnt Store Lakes Administrative Office and Maintenance Staff organized an evening of Music in the Park on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. The music is being brought to you by our very own Rick Austin (Baisch). If you prefer not to sit on one of the benches, bring a folding chair and/or your own snacks and drinks, and enjoy an entertaining and relaxing night with neighbors in our community park.
Allison James Estates & Homes
25000 Harborside Blvd.
Sharadan Edmonds 941-875-6525 Linda Dutcher 941-268-1372
Gorda, FL 33955 (Corner of Burnt Store Rd & Harborside Blvd)
Burnt Store Isles 355 Trieste Dr.
$1,299,999
Gulf access, Sailboat Water with NO Bridges. Over 3400+ sq ft of living space with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, NEW IMPACT Windows & Doors / Heated Pool & Spa and NEW 10k Boat Lift & Dock.
Naples 1250 Kendari Cir., Naples, FL
$639,000
Burnt Store Marina 3280 South Shore 88A
$789,000 Best View in Marina South Shore. Furnished Turnkey/3 Bed/2 Bath/ Private Garage, Glass Enclosed Lanai Included in the 2,592 Sq. Ft. Expansive 2,000 Ft. Waterfront Views of the Harbor and Marina.
Gated “Artesia” in South Naples Location! Single Family, Three Beds/Four Baths/Two Car Garage. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE priced at just $302/Sq. Ft. Pirate Harbor 24397 Treasure Island Blvd.
$849,500 Gulf Access Canal-Front Home Four Beds/Two Baths/Three Car Garage 100 Ft Seawall with Boat Lift w/ Canopy & Davits with Concrete Dock
Pirate Harbor 24231 Captain Kidd Blvd.
$660,000
Gulf Access Canal-Front Home Two Bed/Two Bath/Oversized Garage Incredible Views + Boat House + Concrete Seawall
Punta Gorda Isles 2327 Via Veneto
$400,000
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You Know
Pigs Don’t Sweat
If someone tells you they’re “sweating like a pig,” you might want to point out to them that if they were being biologically accurate, it would mean they were not sweating at all. Swine are born without sweat glands. So, when they need to cool off, their only option is to find a cool puddle of mud in which they can roll around.
Day Tripping
To Alligator Creek Preserve
The Alligator Creek Preserve was established in 1987. It is adjacent to the 45,000-plus acre Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park. Charlotte Harbor and Environmental Center (CHEC) is located on property owned by the State of Florida, and the center’s portion is leased to the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center Inc. for environmental, educational, and recreational activities. The Alligator Creek Preserve includes four-plus miles of nature trails. Volunteers offer interpretive trail walks to the public, free of charge, during “season.”
Scan our QR codes and listen to our audio tours as you walk. Visit our butterfly and wildflower gardens and watch the birds from our bird blind. See (at their leisure!) adult and baby alligators in our alligator pond. You might see vultures, up close and personal, an eagle perched in a tree, or wild hogs off in the distance. You may even see a bobcat sashaying down a little-used service road.
The Caniff Welcome Center, open to the public from October to April, is located at the very end of the driveway boardwalk. A unique all-wood building on stilts, its main architectural attraction is a cupola from which hangs a large hand-carved wood mobile depicting birds and sea life.
Outside, there is a wrap-around deck which looks out over an upland ecosystem. Inside once again, you will find small live animals such as Henry, the ball python; Izra, the skink; Isak, the red rat snake; Daisy, the Russian tortoise; Elon, the razorback musk turtle; and Tyrus, the stinkpot common musk turtle. There are also display cases of very interesting shells, bone, and ancient tool artifacts. Also on display, you can see and read about some of the birds and animals you might find here at our location. Come see us during “season!”
We are garden-obsessed at CHEC! We have a thriving butterfly garden which attracts butterflies, and a garden with native plants, beautifully landscaped with help from the Punta Gorda Garden Club, which attracts butterflies! We have a lovely bromeliad garden, which attracted wild hogs until we finally fenced it in. For your native plant needs, feel free to visit the All Native Nursery in Fort Myers. CHEC will feature a native plant nursery soon, so be on the lookout for “CHEC’s Florida-Friendly Gardens.” Come visit the park, nature misses you.
While you are here, don’t miss our very special gift shop, made possible by the late Rose Isaksen, who, with her husband Bob, gave tirelessly of their time and resources for over 25 years, as benefactors extraordinaire. Located in the Caniff Welcome Center, it is full of unique Southwest Florida gifts, including handcrafted items from local artists. The gift shop is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday from mid-October to April.
Some of the special items for sale include:
• A variety of informational books and guides on Florida wildlife
• Fresh, raw local honey – very popular
• Children’s gifts, including stuffed animals, books, T-shirts, and other toys
• Hand-carved wood walking sticks, beautifully crafted from birch, pine, ash, cherry, beech, mangrove, carrot, and melaleuca trees from both Florida and New Hampshire. Each walking stick is zip code inscribed with the origin of the tree wood, along with the wood type and Charlotte Harbor name – made with love by the late, great Bob Isaksen.
• Handmade birdhouses and butterfly and bat houses made of recycled wood, also made by Bob Isaksen
• Hand-made ceramics and small wallets
• Florida-themed T-shirts of various sizes … youth to adult
• Beautiful CHEC coffee mugs, ball caps, totes, and other interesting environmentally-themed items.
Alligator Creek, 10941 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955, (941) 575-5435, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Catch The Action
November On The Water
By Capt. Bill Russell
This month we combine summer and winter fishing together in Southwest Florida. As cool fronts drop down the state our coastal waters are cooling down. With the change, fish are transitioning from summer to winter patterns. November brings a mix of warm and cool weather.
Fishing for sea trout is a great option as the weather cools, they’re often plentiful and feeding heavily on small baitfish. As we near the end of the month and water temperature continues to drop, shrimp and shrimp-type artificial lures could become the top baits. As we switch to shrimp, pompano catches increase as they feed on crustaceans and mollusks. Small bucktail and pompanostyle jigs work great when slowly bounced across a sandy bottom. When under power, if you notice one or several silver fish skip off your wake, it is most likely pompano. Not sure why they do it, but it’s a great way to locate them, and they run in schools. Circle back around and fish the area and you’re often rewarded.
It can be a great month for targeting redfish and snook if it doesn’t get too cold too quickly. Redfish can tolerate a sudden drop in temperature, but snook not so much. Snook are on the move from their summer homes around the beaches and relocating throughout the inshore waters. If it remains relatively warm, they are feeding over
inshore flats, oyster bars, shorelines, and sand holes. If it turns cold quickly, they will seek shelter from the cold in protected areas like canals, rivers, and shorelines with deep water. Schools of redfish that prowled the inshore waters over the last few months move offshore or break up. It’s still possible to run into a school, but most reds will be in pairs or small bunches. Look for reds tailing over shallow flats on the lowest tides and in the same areas as previously mentioned for snook.
For fun and action, mackerel, bluefish, small sharks, ladyfish, and jack crevalle are foraging on bait schools inshore and off the beaches. A short distance offshore bait pods get harassed by both Spanish and king mackerel, plus bonito, and an occasional blackfin tuna. Expect some big sharks and possibly tarpon hanging around the feeding activity as well.
reefs and hard bottom or ledges. Nearshore reefs are a good place to run into everything from tasty snapper to giant goliath grouper. Coordinates for all man-made artificial reefs are available to the public and make a great day trip on a calm day. Some of the most productive reefs are well within sight of land in 30- to 50-foot depths.
As the month wears on and the water gets cooler, sheepsheads are on the move and make home around structure in nearshore gulf waters and inshore. Fish them inshore along the beaches and passes, and around deeper oyster bars, creeks, and docks or bridges.
Our first run of sheepshead generally shows on nearshore
10 Fun Turkey Facts
This month we celebrate all that we are thankful for around the traditional roast turkey. But what do you really know about that magnificent bird?
1. The North American turkey was nearly hunted to extinction by the early 1900s when there were just 30,000 birds left. Today, there are nearly seven million.
2. The dangly appendage on the male turkey’s head is called a snood. The males with the longest, brightest snoods tend to attract the most mates. For reasons that remain unclear, snood length appears to be an indicator of robust genes in turkeys.
3. A turkey’s gender can be determined by their feces. Males produce a spiral shaped dropping, while female droppings are shaped like the letter J.
4. Contrary to common belief, Benjamin Franklin never proposed the turkey as the national bird. He did, however, sing its praises to his daughter in a letter, saying “the turkey is a much more respectable bird” than the bald eagle.
5. Individual turkeys have unique voices, which is how they recognize each other.
6. Wild turkeys can fly up to 55 mph over short distances. Domesticated turkeys can’t fly at all.
7. Turkeys have 5,000 to 6,000 feathers.
8. Big Bird, while technically a canary, is made of turkey feathers. Several thousand turkey feathers are washed and dyed for each costume.
9. Turkeys can memorize their territory, plan ahead, and recognize patterns, but they’ll still attack anything that looks like a threat – including their own reflection.
10. Babies (poults) are almost fully self-sufficient, being born with down feathers and the ability to walk and eat without assistance. Mom mostly sticks around for added protection, but that’s about all she’s needed for.
Operation Christmas Child
It’s Shoebox Time!
As the busy holiday seasons kick in, our weather is often great. On the water is a great way to spend time, avoid the crowds, and catch a fish or two.
Keep up to date with fishing regulations by visiting Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) at www. myfwc.com. Also, upload the Fish Rules app on your phone. It has current regulations with pictures to help identify fish.
For charter information, please contact us at Gulf Coast Guide Service and “Catch the Action” with Capt. Bill Russell, call or text (239) 410-8576, website: www. fishpineisland.com, email: gcl2fish@live.com.
Capt. Bill Russell is a native and lifelong resident of Pine Island who has spent his entire life fishing the waters surrounding Pine Island and Southwest Florida. For the past 27 years Bill has been a professional fishing guide who takes pride in customizing each trip to ensure everyone on board has a great time and will return again. Come join us and “Catch the Action.”
Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. Each box packed full of quality toys, school supplies, and personal care items, becomes a tangible expression of God’s immense love for the child. For many, it is their first gift ever! Delivered by our local church partners, shoebox gifts provide an opportunity to present the Gospel to boys and girls in a clear, child-friendly way.
Find A Shoebox
Start with an average-size cardboard or plastic shoebox. If you want to wrap it, cover the box and lid separately. You can use your own shoeboxes or order our colorful preprinted ones, available in both cardboard and plastic. These sturdy options hold up well and can be lasting gifts in themselves for children to store cherished items. Boxes can be purchased on our website, www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/ operation-christmas-child.
Get Your Label
Visit our label options page to find out whether an adhesive or printable label is best for you. Whichever you choose, use the label to indicate on your shoebox whether it was packed for a boy or girl and which age category: Ages 2 to 4; 5 to 9; or 10 to 14.
Fill With Gifts
Select a medium to large “wow” item such as a soccer ball with pump, clothing outfit or stuffed animal, then fill with other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies that will capture the child’s attention the instant he or she opens the box. Don’t forget to also include a personal note and photo – sometimes these are the child’s favorite things to receive! Do not include candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged
items; scary or war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
Donate $10 Per Shoebox
A donation of $10 per box is critical to cover shipping and other project costs. For easiest processing, you can give online through our label options or “ways to give” pages, or by mailing a check in the postage-paid envelope available in our print brochure. If you use an online option on the labels page, you can follow your box and discover the destination of your gift.
Drop Off
Every year, National Collection Week takes place on the third week in November when more than 4,500 drop-off locations are open across the country. Take your shoebox gift to a local drop-off location during National Collection Week, Nov. 13 to 20. Drop-off locations will be updated mid-October, so please check back then for local drop-off locations.
Build A Shoebox Online
Shoebox gifts built online go to the ends of the earth to children in some of the hardest-to-reach places – whether deep jungles, city slums, steep mountainsides, or one of 1,000 remote Pacific islands. Many of these areas are resistant to the Gospel, for cultural or religious reasons, and are home to numerous unreached people groups.
When you build a shoebox online, it provides believers in remote regions a creative way to share the Good News in a culturally sensitive manner. Online boxes are carefully prepared, abiding by strict customs regulations to safeguard partners who will deliver the gifts, as well as the boys and girls who receive them!
For more information on how to pack your “online” shoebox, please visit www.samaritanspurse.org/operationchristmas-child/buildonline.
The mission of the Peace River Wildlife Center is to contribute to the survival of native Florida wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, and education.
What’s New With Peace River Wildlife Center (PRWC)?
➢ During the month of September, PRWC admitted 153 animals. This brings our year-to-date total to 1,976.
Save The Date
Fundraising event on Jan. 20, 2024. featuring The Boogiemen.
➢ Our rehabilitation team released 12 animals back into the wild during the month of September.
➢ Our education center and gift shop at Ponce Park are open to the public for visits from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.
➢ Our wildlife hospital at 223 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for injured animal care.
➢ Education center and hospital hours may vary during times of inclement weather. Please contact the office by email, telephone, or consult our website before planning your visit during adverse weather conditions.
➢ PRWC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives no state or federal funding. We depend on the generous support of our community and patrons to meet this mission.
Don’t Do Drugs!
Gopher Tortoise 231905 came in after being hit by a car and kept for several days by the rescuer. The rescuer gave the tortoise aspirin because she thought it was in pain. While we appreciate the public’s compassion in trying to rescue and treat wildlife, we strongly encourage you to bring the animals to us as soon as possible, without giving them food, water, or medications, to have the best possible outcome.
Many times, by attempting to help these patients you are unintentionally harming them. Not all drugs and foods are acceptable for all species. The aspirin given to the tortoise has added complications for us to treat before it will be healthy enough for release.
PRWC has permits and licenses (five federal, six state, and one local) that allow us to care for these animals. It is illegal to handle and care for gopher tortoises without them. We also have a collective 20-plus years of education under our belts and receive continuing education every year to stay on top of new innovations.
The tortoise’s skin is sloughing off from an underlying infection, possibly complicated by the aspirin. We have started it on vitamin K, antibiotics, and pain medications that are appropriate for a reptile. We are treating its wounds daily and it is improving, but it still has a long way to go.
Turtle Fun Fact: Turtles can see color. They have tetrachromatic color vision which allows them to see more colors and more shades of red than we do!
Squirrels Are Getting Busy!
In some ways, our admissions have slowed down, which is typical for this time of year. However, we are getting a steady intake of baby squirrels. Squirrels nest in tree cavities and are often displaced from their nests by tree trimmers or storms. This doesn’t always mean they need help, so please don’t kidnap them!
Squirrels are very good mothers and will retrieve their young. If you find a baby squirrel, place it in a small box at the base of the nearest tree. The mom will hear the baby cry and will take the baby back to the nest. Even if you suspect the nest has been destroyed, most squirrels will have a back-up nest nearby. If the mother doesn’t return after 24 hours, please bring the baby to us!
Gear Up For Respiratory Virus Season
Here’s news to help you breathe easier: Although respiratory virus season is upon us, you can protect yourself and your loved ones. How? Make sure you’re up to date on all of your vaccinations. Following vaccination, it takes time for your body to build protection against the flu, COVID-19 and RSV, so it’s recommended that you get the vaccines you’re eligible for as soon as possible to support your health and the health of your community. Vaccinations help prevent the flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
Now is the time to protect yourself and those you care for from COVID, the flu and RSV by getting vaccinated.
Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting vaccinated early in the fall, before flu season begins. It’s especially important to protect at-risk populations – adults 65 and older, those with certain immunocompromising or chronic medical conditions, infants or children under 5 and pregnant women – from severe illness.
The CDC also confirmed that you can receive any of the currently authorized COVID-19 and RSV vaccines at the same time as the flu vaccine. It’s recommended that adults 60 or older get an RSV vaccination as they’re at greater risk for serious complications from RSV because immune systems weaken with age. Your local pharmacy is also now administering the updated COVID-19 vaccine, recently authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC.
Seniors have additional options when it comes to vaccinations. Seniors are at a greater risk of developing severe illnesses from
flu, COVID-19 and RSV. According to a consumer survey, of those who indicated they plan to get vaccinated, seniors are the demographic most likely to do so (74 percent of seniors). Pharmacies recommended offerings for seniors aged 65 and above include:
• Fluad: An adjuvanted influenza vaccine that helps the body elicit a better immune response.
• Fluzone HD: A high-dose vaccine that contains four times the antigen as the regular flu vaccine and is intended to create a stronger immune response for seniors.
• An RSV vaccine for adults 60 and older with greater risk for serious complications from RSV because immune systems weaken with age.
Common Flu Shot Myths
• Myth: You should wait until flu season peaks to get the vaccine.
• Fact: It’s best to be vaccinated before flu begins spreading in your community.
• Myth: The flu shot gives you the flu.
• Fact: Flu shots are made of either inactivated viruses or with proteins from the flu virus – so you can’t get the flu from the vaccine.
• Myth: The flu is only spread by coughing and sneezing.
• Fact: Flu viruses are largely spread this way, but a person might also get the flu by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or eyes. That’s why you should wash your hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based cleanser.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults 65 and older, those with immunocompromising or chronic medical conditions, infants, children under 5 and pregnant women get vaccinated early in the autumn for flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
PRWC’s education ambassador Orion the barred owl
Dear friend,
“I Just Don’t Believe That…”
When I meet people in town, they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re that doctor with the beard on TV.” Well, perhaps I should tell you a little more about myself, the picture from television and why I use it in my ads.
Let’s start with me, the guy with the beard. Ten years ago I was living here in Florida. At that time my mother was down visiting from New Jersey for the season when she showed up in my clinic with a frozen shoulder. She was desperate and in pain having lost practically all use of her dominant arm. She could hardly fix her hair, reach for a coffee cup or even fasten her brassiere. Basic hygiene had become extremely difficult for her. She was afraid, because the two orthopedic surgeons that she had consulted told her, “Your only option is to have your shoulder replaced.” I remember saying to my mother, “I just don’t believe that.”
Now at that time I was a chiropractor who worked primarily on the spine. Frankly… I didn’t know how I was going to help her. I just knew there was a non-surgical solution out there and I was going to find it.
And boy did I find it! I found the answer to my mother’s shoulder problem and much, much more. And where did I find it? Of all places, I found it at the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi. Immediately I hopped on a plane and flew into Memphis, rented a car and drove out to a chiropractic neurologist who was willing to teach me how to fix my mother's frozen shoulder. I spent three days in his clinic shadowing him, learning a new technique I had never even heard about before. Eager to help my mother, I developed this new skill set quickly. When I returned to Florida I wanted to be able to immediately fix my mother’s shoulder.
And that’s exactly what happened. After I performed the first Non-Surgical Operation on her shoulder, her pain went away significantly and she recovered to nearly full range of motion. She was so happy that she avoided surgery and got her life back.
It’s strange how life is, because that same doctor who showed me how to fix my mother’s shoulder opened up his treasure chest of knowledge and showed me how to help people with chronic knee, neck, low back pain and those suffering with neuropathy in their hands and feet, all without the use of Drugs, Surgery or Injections.
I spent the next several months flying back and forth to Mississippi learning all that I could.
Many years later we now have over one thousand successful patient testimonials. Many of them were told by their doctors that their only option was to have their knee or shoulder replaced or to take toxic drugs for the rest of their lives to mask their neuropathy symptoms.
Al was one of those patients who was told he had ‘bone on bone’ degeneration. His knee stopped unlocking properly, similar to what I'm describing in the photo, and he was facing knee replacement surgery. He was suffering from chronic degenerative knee pain, couldn’t walk properly and was easily holding onto 60 pounds of excess body weight. His doctors would have eagerly scheduled him for a knee replacement surgery had he decided to go in that direction.
Immediately after the Non-Surgical Operation I performed on Al’s knee, he was squatting and walking up and down the stairs normally without pain.
Al is now in his early 70s touring Alaska in his RV. He has dropped over 60 pounds and is biking 15 - 20 miles per day and loving life. He regularly sends me great pictures from his adventures.
Joyce was told by her oncologist, “There’s nothing that can be done.” She would have to live with the chemo-induced neuropathy in her hands and feet. Hot and cold were indistinguishable and the numbness and tingling made it impossible for her to walk any distance.
Joyce was a cancer survivor only to have come out on the other side with another debilitating condition. She and her husband showed up in my clinic and told me what their medical doctor had said. I told her the same thing I told my mother, “I just don’t believe that.”
After a thorough neurological examination and report of findings she trusted me enough to follow my protocols. Within two weeks her numbness and tingling in her feet subsided and the feeling was coming back.. After 12 weeks she was feeling the sand between her toes as she walked along the beach again. At her one year checkup Joyce’s sensory loss had improved over 80% overall to within the normal range… She is all smiles these days!
You should know that I don’t heal anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific nonsurgical operation that resets the communication between the brain and knee or shoulder, instantly decreasing pain and inflammation, increasing strength and flexibility and helping with tissue healing. For our neuropathy patients we have a 4 step, proven approach that heals your nerves and reverses your symptoms. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that!
Today in the United States medical doctors are prescribing more drugs than ever before. These drugs are designed to cover up symptoms as your condition gets worse underneath the surface. The toxicity from the daily use of these chemicals ultimately leads to nasty side-effects and more drugs to treat the new symptoms. The current “healthcare” system was built to maintain your condition, not fix it. It’s a brilliant business model for the pharmaceutical industry and the hospitals, but a horrible strategy to follow if one is looking to age gracefully.
That’s where my practice comes in. I have found a way so that more people are able to afford the treatment they need, even those on a fixed income with or without health insurance coverage. One Non-Surgical Operation in my clinic could cost what you’d pay for just the deductible of a joint replacement surgery.
You Benefit from a Unique Offer…When you bring in this article, you will receive a FREE CONSULTATION with me to determine whether you are a good candidate for our Non-Surgical Knee or Shoulder Operation. If you’re being seen for Neuropathy we will take a thermal image of your feet at no charge to you. This will give me enough information to know whether I can help you. Once we determine you’re a good candidate and you feel comfortable in my clinic the complete examination is only $197. That’s it, for the entire neurological examination & report of findings. This examination & report could cost you over $500 elsewhere. But, please call right away because this offer expires on November 30, 2023, and I don’t want you to miss
out. By the way, further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that the non-surgical, drug free therapies and procedures performed in my clinic can cost as little as $300 per month. You see, I’m not trying to seduce you to come see me with this low start up fee, then to only make it up with high fees after that. Further care is very important to consider when making your choice of doctor because higher costs can add up very quickly.
“You shouldn’t be forced to choose drugs and surgery just because that’s the only treatment medicare and your insurance company will cover.”
You should know a little about my qualifications. That’s important so that there’s no misunderstanding about the quality of care. I’m the best-selling author of Breaking The Cycle - how to take control of your life when traditional medicine has failed. An amazon #1 new release in three categories. I’m a graduate of Life University School of Chiropractic practicing since 1998. I am a licensed chiropractic physician certified in functional neurology. I've been entrusted to take care of avid morning walkers, pro-athletes and business tycoons you may have heard of.
My office is called Active Health Brain & Body and it is located at 6710 Winkler Road, Suite #1. It’s the gray Key West-style building at the corner of Cypress Lake Drive and Winkler Road behind the Bank of America. The phone number is 239482-8686. Please call my wonderful assistants Megan or Silvia today to make an appointment.
I wish you the Very Best in Health and Life!
Dr. Rob Davis, DC
P.S. When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the second family member this same examination for only $97
P.P.S. Your time is as valuable to you as mine is to me. That’s why I have a “no wait” policy. It is highly unusual to wait more than a few minutes in my office.
Al on my TV program telling his story of how he avoided a total knee replacement surgery.
My mother and I featured in a local publication for nonsurgical shoulder solutions.
Joyce is all smiles at her one year checkup. No more neuropathy!
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