THE PURPLE STATES OF AMERICA
VOICES OUSIDE THE PROFESSIONAL CIRCLE OF JOURNALISTS ARE REPORTING THE VAST AREA SEPARATING BLUE & RED
U.S. television networks have for years announced the nation's President elect, while referring to a map of America dividing the country into red states and blue states (Republicans and Democrats). It was a color scheme created by professional journalists and used by professional politicians, which inadequately describes almost everyone. Full Story
Expansion progressing at new hospital
$286 million Gulf Coast Hospital set to open next year
It might still be a year away from occupancy, but Gulf Coast Hospital staff showed off its four-story addition to the media last week. "We wanted to let people know what's coming in about a year," said Lynn Melvin, Lee Memorial Health System's spokesperson. "The hospital could open in the first quarter of 2009. Full Story
One foot at a time
The Snyderman family's signature is personal service
The smell of new shoes fills the sales floor of Snyderman's Shoes Plaza in south Fort Myers, where feet of all dimensions come in search for their shoe soul mates. Owner Bob Snyderman may be found any day kneeling by a customer's foot to measure its length and width. Full Story
Architect Bruce Gora joins elite group
Nominated to prestigious College of Fellows
Bruce Gora has been nominated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows by his peers in the AIA Florida Southwest Chapter. The announcement was made by the Board of Directors and officers of the local AIA Chapter. Full Story
refined masculinity
Jock Soto comes out of retirement to dance for the Gulfshore Ballet
Jock Soto is muscular grace in motion. He dances with a fluid certainty, his gestures and spins making tangible the joy of movement. As principal dancer of the New York City Ballet, Soto won accolades for his 24 years of performances. Full Story
Naples Museum of Art holds studio tour
The 13th annual Artists' Studio Tour, presented by the Friends of Art at the Naples Museum of Art, will present a delicious feast of fine art - along with food and conversation - featuring the work of eight internationally recognized artists. The tour includes visits to the artists' homes and studios and will be held over two days - Sunday, March 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. Full Story
Sandoval popular in Cape Coral
When it comes to master-planned communities in Southwest Florida, the Bonita Bay Group is consistantly mentioned among the best. Now the group has expanded its Lee County reach with Sandoval, a 524-acre gated community located on Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral. Full Story
Lee BIA Parade of Homes kicks off next week
Showcasing premier builders in the area and the very latest in architectural design, construction, technology, cabinetry, lighting, landscaping and pool design, Full Story
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