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10/05/2026 · Fort Myers Beach
The Two-Second Pause That Gives You Your Day Back
You do not have to answer every request the moment it lands. One small pause can turn an automatic yes into a choice you actually mean.
Shakespeare’s Secret Weather Trick in Sonnet 18
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” is one of poetry’s most famous openings—but the sonnet’s real surprise is that Shakespeare spends the poem arguing summer is not good enough. Here’s the small, brilliant turn that makes the whole thing last.
10/04/2026
The Most Generous Thing You Can Give Someone Is Five Undivided Minutes
Simone Weil thought attention was more than concentration: it was an ethical act, a way of granting another person reality. Her idea offers a sharp rebuke to the age of the half-listening phone check.
10/04/2026
The Country Runs on Deadlines, Except Congress
Washington keeps turning routine governing into a cliffhanger, while households absorb higher costs and companies wait for clearer rules. The quieter story involves the power grid, where artificial intelligence is creating a very old problem: too much demand and too little infrastructure.
10/04/2026
The Standing Ovation Has Become a Participation Trophy
Not every show needs to end with a roomful of people leaping to their feet like they’ve just witnessed the moon landing. Sometimes applause should be allowed to sit down.
10/04/2026
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View allNiceville Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Set for April 16th
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF NICEVILLE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING DATE: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 TIME: 6:00 PM PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers, 201 Partin Drive North, Niceville, FL 32578 The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on the above date and time. The agenda will include, but is not limited to, the following items: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from the previous meeting 3. Public Hearings (if any) 4. Old Business 5. New Business: a. Review and recommendation on proposed zoning amendment(s). b. Site plan review for [Specific Project Name, if available]. 6. Board Member Comments 7. Adjournment Interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing portion of the meeting. For further information, please contact the City of Niceville Planning Department at (850) 729-4100 or visit our website.
Escambia County Commissioners to Meet March 21st: Agenda Includes Budget, Ordinances
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Boardroom at the Escambia County Central Complex, 1000 North Olive Street, Pensacola, FL 32501. The agenda will include discussions on various county services, budget items, and potential ordinance changes. The full agenda will be available on the County Clerk's website prior to the meeting. Public participation is welcomed.
Niceville Parks & Rec Announces Fall Festival, Holiday Tree Lighting, and More Community Events
Special Events **Fall Festival** Join us for our annual Fall Festival! Enjoy games, food, and fun for the whole family. Activities include a bounce house, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and a costume contest. Date: Saturday, October 28th Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Turkey Creek Park Cost: Free admission, some activities may have a fee. **Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony** Celebrate the start of the holiday season with our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy carols, hot cocoa, and a visit from Santa Claus. Date: Friday, December 1st Time: 6:00 PM Location: Niceville City Hall Cost: Free **Easter Egg Hunt** Bring the kids for our popular Easter Egg Hunt! Thousands of eggs filled with treats will be hidden for children to find. Date: Saturday, April 8th Time: 10:00 AM Location: Lions Park Cost: Free **Summer Concert Series** Enjoy live music in the park throughout the summer. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax. Dates: Every Thursday in July Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Mattie Kelly Arts Center Amphitheater Cost: Free **Movies in the Park** Watch a family-friendly movie under the stars. Concessions will be available for purchase. Dates: Select Saturdays in June and August Time: Dusk Location: Turkey Creek Park Cost: Free **Contact Us** For more information about these and other Parks & Recreation events, please call 850-XXX-XXXX or email [email protected].
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