GULF HARBOUR
VOL. 25 NO. 5
Soundings
Another Seabreeze Publication
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MAY 2024
President’s Letter I hope everyone is enjoying their Spring at Gulf Harbour, as the high season wraps down the Master Board has been busy. At the March 25th Board meeting several issues were discussed. The dominant topic discussed was the problem with drivers running stop signs, speeding and going the wrong way around the round-a-bout. Several members were in attendance voicing their concerns about this, especially speeding. The Board is
looking into speed control devices which would record vehicle information of those that speed and deciding what would be the next step. The possibility of speed bumps and humps was discussed. This is not popular but may be necessary. The easy solution to this problem would be for everyone to PLEASE slow down and stop at the stop signs and obey the one-way direction signs. The paving of Vista River and Harbor landing was approved and will commence in September, Which tends to be a quiet time of the year. I wish to thank once again everyone for their continued support. Chris Cope, President Gulf Harbour Master Board
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Set For May 11 Saturday, May 11 marks the 32nd anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving – the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive. Letter carriers travel through the communities daily, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many, hunger. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the county collect nonperishable food donations from customers. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people in Lee County who need help. Over the course of its 30-year history, the drive has collected well over 1.9 billion pounds of food, thanks to a postal service universal delivery network that spans the entire nation, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The need for food donations is great. Currently, more than 44 million Americans are unsure where their next meal will come from. More than 13 million are children who feel hunger’s impact on their overall health and ability to perform in school. Nearly 5.5 million seniors over age 60 are food insecure, with many who live on fixed incomes often too embarrassed to ask for help. Our food drive’s timing is crucial. Food banks and pantries often receive the majority of their donations during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. By springtime, many pantries are depleted, entering the summer low on supplies at a time when many school breakfast and lunch programs are not available to children in need. Participating in this year’s Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is simple. Just leave nonperishable food Gulf Harbour Soundings
donations in a bag by your mailbox Saturday, May 11, and your letter carrier will do the rest. Nonperishable food items include unopened, nonbreakable containers, such as peanut butter, pasta, tuna, rice, beans, canned meats, fruits, vegetables and soups. With your help, letter carriers and the U.S. Postal Service have collected over 1.9 billion pounds of food in the United States over the 30 years as a national food drive. Please help in the fight to Stamp Out Hunger. Source: Coordinator’s Manual, National Association of Letter Carriers, Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive https://www.nalc.org/community-service/food-drive/ body/2024-NALC_Food_Drive_Manual-online.pdf
Volunteer Drivers Needed We live in a generous community, so much so that many of the letter carrier trucks overflow with food. In order to assist with this situation, the Volunteer Center of the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades counties will be coordinating volunteers to assist with driving a carrier route and helping pick up food. Volunteers will have a choice of four driving routes and two different shifts. All routes have a first shift of 11 a.m. to PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FT MYERS FL PERMIT 751
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on page 6
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center 2024 Fort Myers Film Festival
May 22 To 26, Grand Atrium Southwest Florida’s Cinematic Celebration: Fort Myers Film Festival Set To Dazzle Audiences In 14th Year, Benefit Multiple Nonprofits The Fort Myers Film Festival’s 14th annual soiree is set to take place from May 22 to 26 in and around Southwest Florida at venues including the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (SBDAC), IMAG, Alliance for the Arts, BIG ARTS, Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, Luminary Hotel and more. The film Hellbent on Boogie will kick off this year’s festivities at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center with a starstudded red carpet rollout reception on Wednesday, May 22. The event will include high fashion, drinks, dancing, music and filmmakers attending from around the world. May 22 –The event will begin with a red carpet opening night and will be celebrated with excitement and style at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center at 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy drinks and treats with an opportunity to meet with the stars of the evening’s film, other filmmakers and event VIPs. The event will provide the delicious foods and beverages. Watch a video of the previous year’s event at www.vimeo. com/552417263. May 23 to 26 – Then join us for all of the films with official programming at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and other event centers around town. May 26 – Finish off the weeklong celebration with an awards ceremony. Join all of the local and international filmmakers as we celebrate the winners of the Fort Myers Film Festival. Champagne and dessert will be shared, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center on page 6
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