Land of uncertainty
20 percent of Lee County land is currently restricted. Is it bureaucratic ruse or sound policy?
I n 1989, former Lee County commissioner Charles L. Bigelow received a phone call from friend and colleague Tom Pelham. Back then, Pelham was the head of the Florida department that managed growth and was pressuring county's to plan for the future. Full Story
Jay Leno on a $100 bill?
Bogus bill found in Fort Myers may have star's image
A bogus $100 bill turned up in Fort Myers last week and bank tellers and a customer agreed: The watermark image imbedded in the currency looked like TV host Jay Leno. "It looked just like him," said Michelle Hall, an employee of Salty Sam's Marina on Fort Myers Beach. Full Story
Local firm an international player
Nestled along I-75, Fox Electronics has maintained a low profile locally for 28 years but has become a major international player. Providers of oscillators and crystals, the electronic components that make gadgets like MP3 players and satellite radios function, the company has some 10,000 customers. Full Story
Horizon Council honors Lee businesses
E.L. Fox Jr. and Fox Electronics were among five industry leaders recognized last week for their contributions to Southwest Florida by the Horizon Council at the Industry Appreciation Luncheon. Fox Electronics was established in Fort Myers in 1979 by E.L. Fox's father. Full Story
MUSICAL MARIONETTES
The creation of Cuban-American artist Pablo Cano
The marionettes dangle from a silver dress rack, loose-limbed. They possess the relaxed attitude of performers taking a quick break in-between rehearsals. Full Story
PET TALES
Better box habits A cat who's missing the litter box may be sending a message - so listen up!
When the weather turns colder and houses close up for warmth, every little thing starts to annoy us. Like the smell of the litter box, or (worse) the smell of a cat who's not using the litter box at all. But don't blame the cat. Full Story
Bella Terra appeals to all ages
Although residential development in Bella Terra is not yet complete, Lennar Corp. representatives believe the Estero community already features a population of multi-generational residents. Lennar officials cite the residential offerings and amenity package of the 999-acre gated site off Corkscrew Road as the foundations to a diverse family community. Full Story
Area broker named to Fortune magazine list
CB Richard Ellis 33rd fastest growing in U.S.
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. has been named the 33rd fastest-growing company in the United States, according to a new ranking in FORTUNE magazine. FORTUNE identified the top 100 fastest growing companies in 2007 based on a composite of three-year revenue, earnings per share growth and total return to shareholders. Full Story
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