Commercial building still booming
But vacancy rates are edging up
After the housing market tanked, builders continued to put up concrete block for offices and retail shops. However, many sit vacant with for rent signs in the windows. "Lee County had an overall vacancy rate of 12.4 percent. Overall Collier County posted an 18-percent vacancy rate," said Gary Tasman, of the real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield. Full Story
The price of corn
U.S. popcorn prices have risen more than 40 percent since 2006 making America's quintessential comfort food an expensive treat
W hen David Holton and his wife, Bernese Holton, arrived at the Regal Bell Tower 20 Cinemas in south Fort Myers one evening last week, they paid $9.50 each to get in the door. The cool weeknight was pleasantly free of crowds, so once they established toeholds in the cavernous lobby they could smell the popcorn from 100 feet away, with no distractions. Full Story
Top horsewoman
PHOTO COURTESY ONE GUY AND A CAMERA Stephanie Farnum, atop her horse, was the winner of the Lee County Horseman's Association/ Terri Lodge Mini Grand Prix at last month's horse show at the Sheriff's Posse Arena in North Fort Myers. With Stephanie are her trainer Carlo Graziani, right, from Grace Equestrian Center Stables and LCHA president Terri Lodge. The horseman's association holds regular events in speed, performance and hunter/jumper categories. Full Story
Holiday Carol Sing to feed the hungry
Area residents can celebrate the holidays at an old-fashioned sing-a-long and help feed the hungry at the "Holiday Carol Sing" Tues., Dec. 11, at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort Myers. Admission is at least two cans of non-perishable food for The Soup Kitchen, operated by Community Cooperative Ministries, and a voluntary cash donation. Full Story
New ambulance to aid premature babies
Babies born prematurely and fighting for their lives will soon have a state-of-theart ambulance to transport them to The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. The Lee Memorial Health System foundation board just approved a $100,000 contribution toward the $250,000 ambulance. Full Story
Remembering the iconic Norman Mailer
Florida Weekly reporter recalls interview with author
Editor's note: Author Norman Mailer died Saturday of acute renal failure. He was 84. Mailer won two Pulitzer Prizes for his literary work but was equally known for his larger-than-life personality and his combative, Full Story
Boat safe, boat smart workshops open to all
Powerboaters, paddlers and sailors who are novices or newcomers to Southwest Florida are welcome to attend a free workshop Thursday, Nov. 15. The event is designed to help them with everything from etiquette and eco-tips to safe-boating techniques and getting around. Full Story
More road closings downtown
And some openings
Work crews have closed the following streets for the next phase of the Downtown Utility and Streetscape Improvements Project. These roads are scheduled to be closed for approximately four to five months. Full Story
Libraries go wireless
Nearly all Lee County Library System locations now offer wireless access; and the rest will welcome laptops before the end of the year. "Our patrons love the ease of just bringing in their own laptops, finding a comfy spot and relaxing with all the books and information they need right there. Full Story
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