Mean Streets
School-age children are at greater risk of being hit by a car while walking in Lee County than any other Florida county. Full Story
New shelter gives hope to domestic abuse victims
Victims of domestic abuse and their children in need of long term, transitional housing could soon have a new option available. Mary's House of Hope, a local non-profit, is hoping to have a 10-bedroom duplex built in Fort Myers by Christmas. Full Story
Elite offers total gym experience
When the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks occurred, Sue Foanio was teaching martial arts. But before long, American Airlines had Foanio and other instructors working with pilots and flight attendants in all their hubs, including Miami. Full Story
Bonita Bay magazine wins award
IN Good Company, Bonita Bay Group's new lifestyle magazine, has received the Florida Public Relations Association's Golden Image Award of Distinction. Full Story
Misha, Misha, Misha!
Rise & Shine each Saturday morning with Southwest Florida's favorite morning personality
T o the average person, a TV show airing at 6 a.m. on Saturday sounds like a less-than-ideal time. After all, the sun isn't even up yet! But then, Misha McK (pronounced MEE-sha Mick-KAY) isn't your average person. Her new weekly half-hour show on NBC 2, "Wake Up With Misha," could air later, but she embraces the 6 a.m. time slot. Full Story
Downtown arts building progressing
Having been promised a downtown arts center that will provide world famous entertainment, galleries, a rooftop sculpture garden and rooftop bar, a passersby might be curious as to why the interior of the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center remains vacant. Full Story
Historic Loomis estate for sale
Captiva Island home built in 1937 for sale for $6.1 million
A historic gulf to bay home located on Captiva Island is for sale. Built by James L. Loomis, Sr. in 1937 and located at 15631 Captiva Drive, the Old English Tudor-style home was recently listed by McMurray & Nette VIP Realty Group, Inc., for $6.195 million. Full Story
North Star project earns awards
Lee Building Industry Association has honored North Star Yacht Club, a condominium project developed by Continental Realty, with three "2007 Parade of Homes" awards for its "Aquarius 08" floor plan. The project's architectural firm, RJ McCormack Architect, Inc., designed winning entries for Superior Home and Best Livability. Full Story
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