They're back; Snowbirds a boon to local economy
Traffic jams up, lines at registers lengthen and businesses begin hiring seasonal help. The traditional kickoff for the economic snowbird season remains last week's "Black Friday" with retailers anticipating a healthy four-month season ahead. Full Story
Pirates...extremists all
Forget Jack Sparrow. Southwest Florida pirates ruled the seas
I f you once lived in Indiana or Illinois or Ohio or a similar place, the nearest serious pirates were roughly 1,000 miles and several centuries away (not counting a few Ohio River cutthroats from the 19th century). So you lived in Standardsville. Full Story
Badly needed mental health unit to open
Within the next seven months, Southwest Florida will have a hospital unit geared toward treating geriatrics with behavorial health issues. Lee Memorial Health System has signed a contract with Birmingham-based Reliant Healthcare to open a 15-bed facility on the third floor of Lee Memorial Hospital. Full Story
Robb & Stucky launches catalog, online shopping
A new multi-level, interactive Web site and a visionary lifestyle catalog offer expanded gateways into the unparalleled world of style offered by Robb & Stucky Interiors. As a leader in the interior design and home furnishings field, the company is committed to offering a unique, personalized shopping experience to its customers. Full Story
Grant will help make detox center a reality
Southwest Florida Addiction Services is $250,000 closer to building a new detoxification center and outpatient treatment facility after a donation from The Kleist Family Foundation. The money will be used to help equip the detoxification wing of the complex that is being constructed on Evans Avenue in Fort Myers adjacent to Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center. Full Story
Chef creates gingerbread masterpieces to help kids
Designed with gumdrops, candy canes and frosting, the Olde Hickory Golf and Country Club's annual gingerbread auction brought in more than $24,000 last Sunday. The proceeds will benefit Barbara's Friends, a fund for children in Southwest Florida dealing with pediatric cancer and blood disorders. Full Story
Lee County prescription drug discount program still available
County residents can use free discount cards to save money on prescription drugs
The Lee County Department of Human Services would like to remind local residents that the Lee County Prescription Discount card is still available. Lee County, in partnership with the National Association of Counties, introduced the card about a year ago and last month almost 2,000 people used the card to save approximately 18 percent on their prescriptions. Full Story
Azul Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa opens new Fort Myers office
Dr. Patrick M. Flaharty and Azul Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa staff of professionals have moved to a new Fort Myers office at 13470 Parker Commons Way, Suite 101, located in the Parker Commons Office Park situated on the north side of Daniels Parkway next to the Cross Creek community. Full Story
Lucas to head behavioral health task force
Brian Lucas, vice president of business development and chief information officer for Bonita Bay Group, has agreed to serve as private sector co-champion for the newly formed Behavioral Health Task Force. Full Story
Legislative forum at FGCU
Members of the Southwest Florida regional legislative delegation - including House and Senate delegates from Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota counties - will gather Friday, Dec. Full Story
Cattle Barons' Ball seeking volunteers
The 2008 Cattle Barons' Ball committee is looking for a few good volunteers to join the Cattle Crew for the 2008 Cattle Barons' Ball at the Red Sox/City of Palms Park on January 26, 2008 announced event Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Feldman. Full Story
New cancer center under construction
Patients fighting cancer and needing additional diagnostic testing will soon be able to have both needs met in one location. A topping out ceremony was held on Friday for the cancer center while officials broke ground on the neighboring diagnostic center. Full Story
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