Growing Pains
In late November of 2001, the city of Fort Myers - defined at that moment as more than 1,500 government leaders, stakeholders and residents - conducted a 10- day "charrette. Full Story
State to reform juvenile justice system
But leaves Southwest Florida off the 25-member committee
Florida announced a plan last week to reform the juvenile justice system that was rocked by the death of a 14-year-old boy in a juvenile boot camp in 2006. That was good news to local experts in teen crime but left some Southwest Florida advocates cold. Full Story
Vision Homes is finding success
In a market where other builders are going under, Vision Homes is finding success. The company opened in July 2006, just as the market had begun to turn. It employs 13 full-time employees and two part-timers. Full Story
Entrepreneur opens first Little Caesars Veterans Program Store
Fort Myers store first in nation under new program
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. recently opened the first store under the Little Caesars Veterans Program, as U.S. military veteran and Little Caesars franchisee Martin Lorenz opened his doors for business at 11600 Gladiolus Dr. in Gladiolus Gateway Plaza, in Fort Myers. Full Story
Postcards from the edge
t's a classic hunting scene: the hunter behind the steering wheel, rifle propped next to him, with the captured game proudly displayed on the hood of the car. But in this picture, there's a big difference: the deer's sitting behind the wheel and the hunter in black-and-red plaid is the captured game on the hood. Full Story
Artist Gray-Blancett featured at ACT Gallery
Arts for ACT Gallery in downtown Fort Myers will feature the compelling and mood evoking paintings of local artist Stephen Gray-Blancett. Gray-Blancett's work has been featured in numerous publications and is exhibited across the country. His 2005 and 2006 ACT exhibits were huge successes. Full Story
Fort Myers condo community construction progressing
Construction is progressing at Palmetto Cove, a condominium community located on Cypress Lake Drive near McGregor Boulevard. The community of Palmetto Cove celebrates a unique niche in the Southwest Florida real estate market, featuring an intimate enclave of 204 condominium homes in a premium, landmark location. Full Story
Traditional Southern Plantation architecture
Traditional Southern Plantation architecture has found a home in Southwest Florida at The Plantation, a community being developed by Centex Homes. Gora McGahey Associates in Architecture orchestrated the design for the community's amenity buildings. Full Story
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