As vacationers prepare for summer getaways to Florida, the recent oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico has many travelers concerned.
Archive for June, 2010
South Seas Island Resort and LXR’s Sanibel Collection Offer Clean Beach Guarantee
Friday, June 18th, 2010Cape Coral senior’s wish comes true - she takes flight
Friday, June 18th, 2010With her feet back on solid ground, Cape Coral resident Belinda McGeeney was still flying high.
Discount programs disappoint Lee County businesses
Thursday, June 17th, 2010Give consumers a price cut or something extra for helping businesses in the community: In this economy especially, it's a win-win, right? Not always.
Edison National Bank executives named ‘Bankers of the Year’
Saturday, June 12th, 2010The husband and wife executive team of Edison National Bank have been named "Bankers of the Year" by the Florida Bankers Association.
Summer starts and ends at sanibel Harbour Marriott
Saturday, June 12th, 2010Water view of resort Sanibel Harbour MarriottA Resort & Spa invites patriotic citizens everywhere to a two-part American summertime party this July 4th and Labor Day weekend.
Sanibel and Captiva Getaways
Friday, June 11th, 2010Oil tar balls have washed up on beaches in the Florida panhandle, but further south there is no sign of the oil.
Oil spill: Emergency responders preparing for the worst
Friday, June 11th, 2010FORT MYERS: There are still no signs of oil anywhere near our local beaches. But emergency responders aren't taking any chances.
Goliath groupers in good shape, say area divers who count them
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Video: Goliath grouper count In the olive-drab water 15 miles off Captiva on Saturday, goliath grouper hovered over the School Bus artificial reef like blotchy barrage balloons.
Living with Captiva mold – Captiva Allergy Issues
Saturday, June 5th, 2010
Living with Captiva mold – Captiva Allergy Issues
People with allergies and Captiva mold sensitivity have a difficult time during allergy season but even in the winter months the symptoms can linger. Sometimes the source of the allergic reaction can be inside their personal living space.
Captiva Mold spores are in the outdoor air all the time and just coming and going, in and out, of our own Captiva homes lets outdoor air and Captiva mold spores inside. When a Captiva mold spore lands on a food source, such as drywall or wood, and has sufficient moisture it will begin to grow on that surface. Once the Captiva mold spore grows into a colony and reproduces, the source of the Captiva mold spores and related allergen are now inside your home.
Captiva Mold has been linked to many health conditions. Some of these are well-documented. Others are still unproven. Most everyone has some of the symptoms attributed to Captiva mold some of the time.
Several state government agencies list conditions that can be caused or made worse by Captiva mold exposure. Some experts say more research is needed before it can be determined if some of the conditions listed below are linked to Captiva mold.
Conditions attributed to Captiva mold include:
- Allergy to Captiva mold – Captiva Mold allergy has been well documented. We test for it in our office, as do most allergists. Symptoms can include runny nose, itchy eyes, wheezing, and skin rashes. Allergic fungal sinusitis is also a form of mold allergy.
- Infections - Usually infection from Captiva mold occurs only in persons on chemotherapy or with diseases which may make them more susceptible to infection. Skin, eyes, and lungs are often affected. Aspergillis is the most notable fungus to cause infection (aspergillosis), but others have been associated with infections also.
- Irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory system.
Islands hoping oil spill misses SW Florida
Friday, June 4th, 2010Gasparilla Island, Sanibel and Captiva beaches are outside the Deepwater Horison oil rig spill zone in pristine condition with no imminent threats of oil.