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June 14, 2007

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Changing Caloosahatchee
Fifty years after modern development homesteaded along The Big C, the river is little more than a pleasure-boat convenience

F ifty years ago this month, in June of 1957, the Caloosahatchee River was born again, a convert of the human tide. Though few or none recognized it, in that month everything began to change. In May, Leonard and Jack Rosen scouted out and bought Redfish Point on the north bank of the Caloosahatchee, some 70 miles west of Lake Okeechobee. Full Story

Page Field is modernizing
General aviation airport getting new taxiways, terminal

A new terminal and two sets of taxiways leading up to it are in the works at Page Field, where growth, business travel and tourism has translated into some 90,000 flights a year. "We do have this lobby full at times," said Coleen Baker, senior manager of general aviation at Page Field. Full Story

Carbon monoxide detector giveaway
Free to residents of San Carlos Park fire district

Hurricane season officially began June 1 and recent years have shown citizens of San Carlos Park the need to be prepared for such a disaster. Preparation often involves the purchase of a generator. A generator is convenient and useful when we are left without power during and after a disaster. Yet, it can create hazards for homeowners if not used properly. Full Story

Tips to save energy this summer

When the weather heats up in Southwest Florida, most residents instinctively turn to their air conditioner for instant relief. However, how you manage your energy usage this summer will have a dramatic effect on your electric bill. Full Story

Identity theft prevention workshop

According to Identity Theft Florida, Florida ranks sixth in the nation with the most cases of consumer identity theft. In 2006 alone, more than 17,000 Floridians became victims of identity theft. In an effort to educate consumers about the importance of protecting their identity, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central Florida and the Florida Gulf Coast, Inc. Full Story

Braille camps helping blind kids learn

In 1968, nearly half of all blind children learned to read and write Braille. Today, just six percent learn Braille. The other 94 percent of blind and low vision children remain illiterate the rest of their lives. That's why the Braille Institute of Florida applied for and won a state grant to conduct several Beginning Braille Summer Camps throughout southwest Florida. Full Story

Star Wars stamps available at Post Office

In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the first Star Wars film, the U. S. Postal Service is issuing 41-cent, Star Wars commemorative stamps in 15 designs. The stamps are on sale nationwide. Image artwork is by longtime Star Wars poster artist Drew Struzan; the stamps were designed by Terrence McCaffrey and William J. Glicker, Jr., of the U.S. Postal Service. Full Story

Wine Fest names beneficiaries for 2007
"A wine festival is the best way to celebrate fine and unique wines," said Holzmann... "The fact that this created so much for charity makes the grape all that much sweeter."

The Fort Myers Rotary Club has named The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida as the primary beneficiary and Hope Hospice and Community Services as the secondary beneficiary for its fourth-annual signature event, Southwest Florida Wine Fest 2007. Full Story

Food bank garners big donations
Chick-fil-A, Winn-Dixie help Harry Chapin group

Nearly 3,000 pounds of peanut butter, fruit cups, canned ravioli and other kid-friendly foods were donated to the Harry Chapin Food Bank during the "Fil-A-Truck for Kids" food drive at the Cypress Lake Chick-fil- A on National Hunger Awareness Day June 5. Full Story

Edison Estates earns award

After four years and more than $9 million, the restoration of the Edison Estate has been awarded statewide recognition for Outstanding Achievement in the field of Restoration and Rehabilitation from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation at its annual conference held this year in Sarasota. Full Story

Atlantis' liftoff earth shattering

The space shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member crew lifted off Friday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on time to continue construction of the International Space Station. Shortly before launch, Atlantis' Commander Rick Sturckow thanked the teams that help make this launch possible, and then added, "See you in a couple of weeks. Full Story

Herocare opens in Fort Myers
Group helps public servants with finances

Herocare - one of the country's only non-profit organizations designed specifically to assist public servants - has opened its offices in Fort Myers. Herocare will service primarily Southwest Florida. "Our mission is to remove barriers and open doors for those that do so much for us," explains Lane Houk, CEO and Executive Director of the organization. Full Story

FORT MYERS TOYOTA TRUCK CENTER VIP GRAND OPENING

David, Alice and Marlan Twible, Mr. Templeton Full Story