Never in our lifetimes have we been so apart yet so together. We are separated, not only by 6 feet and social distancing, but also by ideology, economics and perspective. We are also together. When filling out unemployment forms and re-examining family budgets, we know millions of Americans are in the same situation. When isolating at home, we know millions of others are, too. We acknowledge it in our social media posts and even in sidewalk chalk art. We’re finding ways to maintain our sanity and our connections. We’re even finding ways to help others. Below, SW FL Parent & Child highlights these efforts.
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Filling the need to help
“As we all are very concerned over the coronavirus affecting thousands, we felt the need to assist during this difficult time in Naples.”
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Amanda Inscore/The News-Press/USA Today Network
Front Porch Project
The visual journalists of The News-Press and Naples Daily News have been collecting images and stories from throughout Southwest Florida to document daily life during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Andrew West/The News-Press/USA Today Network
Neighbors inspiring neighbors
Even while safely spaced at 6 feet apart, Southwest Florida residents are reaching out to encourage and inspire their neighbors.
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Unconventional, virtual Signing Day
Throughout Southwest Florida and across the country, the NCAA’s spring Signing Day had a different look.
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Dancing from a distance
Dance Dimensions in Cape Coral took its classes to Zoom so that teachers can direct classes and offer individual instruction in real time.
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Sheriff’s Offices surprise birthday kids in Lee and Collier
Southwest Florida law enforcement officers have been going out of their way to help these disappointed birthday boys and girls have a great day.
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