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Community Eye Center Port Charlotte has hired ophthalmologist Boris Ovodenko, M.D., with 15 years of experience in advanced cataract surgery, including toric, extended depth of focus, and multi-focal implant technology as well as comprehensive eye care.

National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine to Perform Sponsored by the U.S. State Department

Valerie's House, a nonprofit organization in Southwest Florida helping children grieve the loss of a loved one, has awarded $50,000 in college scholarships for graduating high school seniors who have come through and found support in the Valerie's House..

Musicians formerly of the rock band Chicago and currently of Earth Wind & Fire will headline a music festival in Bonita Springs that organizers plan to take statewide to benefit mental health and suicide prevention.

The new "Forever Home" of Valerie's House under construction on Shoemaker Lane will have a free roof, thanks to a donation in part by CFS Roofing Services.

Dr. Roslyn "Rosie" Oakley has joined Physicians' Primary Care of Southwest Florida as a pediatrician. Dr. Oakley earned her medical degree from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Rochester, Mich.

Tickets are now on sale for "Celebrating Charlotte," the first-ever fund-raising event hosted by Valerie's House to support Charlotte County children grieving the loss of loved ones.

Daynet Vera has joined Physicians' Primary Care of Southwest Florida as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).

Valerie's House broke ground on its forever home Friday, June 24, on land donated by the City of Fort Myers under a $1 a year for 99 years land lease.

Kristy Yentes has joined Physicians' Primary Care of Southwest Florida as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).