disciplined dreamer
Dave Balza's Division One vision for FGCU
When Dave Balza dreams, which is rarely, he starts by citing a few names, his mantra of the miraculous. He pulls his mouth into a shallow ascent of a smile, allows the cool, calculating blue of his eyes to unfocus, and slows his speech just enough to make clear his reverence: "Valparaiso, George Mason, Gonzaga. Full Story
Airport expanding baggage handling
System needed to support 12 million passengers a year
Plans to serve more than 12-million passengers traveling through Southwest Florida International Airport by 2018 also include handling more baggage than ever before. Full Story
International Airport enhances Web site
New tools for travelers and visitors to Southwest Florida International Airport's Web site - www.flylcpa.com - are now available to assist with making travel arrangements. Full Story
King hog
Kenny Irvin, a junior at Riverdale High School, raised the 2008 Grand Champion Hog as judged Sunday, March 2 at the Southwest Florida Fair. Kenny's hog Oreo tipped the scales at 263 pounds. He's been raising the 6- month-old hog since Oreo was just a few weeks old. In October, Oreo weighed just 58 pounds. Kenny is a member of the 4H Country Club and his group leader is Teena Zielinski. Full Story
Volunteers needed
The American Cancer Society's Transportation Program: Road to Recovery is a vital patient service program in need of volunteers who are willing to drive cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments. Volunteer drivers are needed to ensure that all patients are getting the care that they desperately need to get back on the "Road To Recovery. Full Story
GOOD COPS
The Lee County Sheriff announced the officers and civilians who made outstanding contributions to the public in December. They were: Deputy of the Month - Sgt. Pat McDonald On Saturday, December 29, Sgt. Pat McDonald of Lehigh Acres was dispatched to a home burglary alarm. Full Story
Special Equestrians get new covered riding arena
Last month, the Special Equestrians family had a long-awaited celebration - the completion of a new covered riding arena. Serving disabled children and adults throughout Southwest Florida since 1987, Special Equestrians offers therapeutic horseback riding lessons. Full Story
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