Just Do It
Getting fit helps your mind, body and soul. Lee County offers plenty of opportunities
The excuses pile up. There's no time. I'm too old. It is too hard. For most people, exercise just seems to be a drag. Well, the tough news is that the path to a longer, fuller, healthier life takes work. "I bicycle 500 miles a month," said Fort Myers resident Dale Van Netta, 73, and a member of Caloosa Riders bicycle club. Full Story
Memorial to honor slain officers
The front of the Fort Myers Police Department on Peck Street is about to be enlivened by a "Fallen Officer Memorial," designed by Fort Myers High students in the school's industrial design department. The project faced numerous delays, everything from a rough hurricane season to faulty blueprints, said Major Glen Johnson, who is assigned to manage the project. Full Story
Mark Loren Creations
Store offers unique jewelry designs
One LifeSaver you wouldn't want to pop in your mouth is Mark Loren's solid gold creation, molded in the original form of the candy. The man himself was finessing it last week at the unassuming-looking Mark Loren Designs shop on McGregor Boulevard. Full Story
City Mattress says goodbye snow; hello sun
Firm selects Bonita Springs for new corporate office
The corporate headquarters of the store one might peruse for a comfortable snooze, City Mattress, just moved from Buffalo, N.Y. to Bonita Springs, just off Interstate-75 on Bonita Springs Road. "It took a long time to happen, transitioning executives down here and what not," Director of Advertising and Marketing Eric M. Anderson, said. Full Story
ELTON returns to Lee County with flair
T he first time I heard Elton John on the radio, I thought he was an African-American woman. It was 37 years ago in New York City, and the tune was the bluesy, gospel-tinged "Border Song." It was his first American single. I loved it instantly. Full Story
"Beehive, the 60's Musical" makes stop in Fort Myers
Will Prather's national tour company plays at Mann Hall
Will Prather, Owner and Executive Producer for Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, began the plans for a national touring company almost two years ago. His dream of being the largest operator of dinner theatres across the country while producing a national tour has finally come to fruition. Full Story
Real Estate
Gates D'Alessandro & Woodyard reported the following: DRS Logistics, LLC & Marcos Sanchez leased 5,500 square feet of Office, Warehouse space Unit 2 at Billy Creek Commerce Center from Sox Development, Inc. Todd Holman negotiated the transaction. Full Story
Construction
Heatherwood Construction has begun construction and site work of the corporate headquarters for Creative Events & Taylor Rental in Fort Myers. Once complete, the new facility will be the largest event rental facility in Southwest Florida. Full Story
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