Documentary chronicles "The Queen of Swing"
Fort Myers resident's career spanned seven decades
Norma Miller's career has spanned dancing, comedy, acting, authorship (her book "Swing Baby Swing" chronicles the evolution of swing culture into the 21st Century), multiple continents, three major wars and the civil rights movement. But she is still spry and imbued with an infectious energy that belies age and experience. Full Story
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GIVING EMBRYOS EMBRYO THEIR DUE
"BLASTOCYST," exclaims Dr. Craig Sweet, staring intently into the screen. Reverence, not profanity, characterizes his sudden utterance. "That's at five days. Full Story
FEMA updates preliminary flood maps
As a result of successful appeals, 76 of Lee County's 155 preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map panels have been revised by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The revisions affect much of unincorporated Lee County, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers; all of Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach; and a small portion of Cape Coral. Full Story
Dial 511 for information about wildfires
Florida residents and visitors who need the latest information about the effects of wildfires on travel conditions statewide can call the Florida Department of Transportation's free 511 travel information service. Full Story
Mrs. Edison hymn sing part of Edison Festival
Celebrate the Edison Festival of Light by attending "Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sing" Tues, Feb. 5, at the historic First Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers. It's the 19th year of the hymn sing that has attracted larger audiences each year. More than 4,000 people attended last year when two performances accommodated the standing room only crowd. Full Story
Learn about mangrove butterflies at "Ding" Darling lecture
Dee Serage-Century, the landscaping for wildlife educator at SCCF, will talk about native butterflies and how to attract them to your gardens at a special lecture starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, at the "Ding" Darling Education Center. Full Story
Lee County school nurse named best in Florida
Shelly Bumm cares for students at Villas Elementary
The Florida Association of School Nurses announces its 2008 School Nurse of the Year, Shelley Bumm. Shelley is in her 20th year of school nursing with the Lee County School District. She is the full time school nurse to the 875 students at Villas Elementary School in Fort Myers. Full Story
Two area businesses make big donations to addiction services
Southwest Florida Addiction Services received a boost to its capital campaign last week with the announcement of two pledges from First Community Bank of Southwest Florida and Oswald, Trippe and Company to support construction of the service's new Detoxification Center and Outpatient Treatment Facility. Full Story
Cattle Barons' Ball is rearing to raise money
After more than nine months of planning and countless hours of meetings, the fifth annual American Cancer Society's Cattle Barons' Ball will kick off Saturday, Jan. 26 at the City of Palms Park, in the Fort Myers' River District. Full Story
Golden Apple selects 36 teacher finalists
Thirty-six Lee County District public school teachers were named finalists in the 21st annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program. During the next five weeks these teachers will be observed and interviewed, as part of the ongoing selection process by the Golden Apple Selection Committee members. The Committee is made up of 12 Lee County business and community leaders. Full Story
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