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
The craft and art of hairstyling
Studio RK teaches its stylists more than technique
Inside the bright, busy halls of Studio RK, a full-service styling salon in south Fort Myers, co-owner Karen Steuber applied foil to a client's hair, a technique used to add highlights. As Steuber applied the foil, she said, "I'm going to make her look 20 years younger. Full Story
Spring breakers still finding travel deals amid high costs
Fort Myers fourth on list of top spots for air travelers
While many travel suppliers are starting to predict a softer summer season than in years past, the traditional Spring Break shines on. Although higher prices dominate most markets, savvy travelers can still find bargains on the slopes and at the beach. Full Story
new century new painting
Recent acquisitions from the Martin Z. Margulies Collection are on display at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Edison College
I recently read about two artists who met at an art show in downtown New York. As usually happens with those in the arts, the conversation quickly turned to careers and matters of craft. It wasn't long before one (a painter) asked the other, "What medium do you use? Full Story
Lou Diamond Phillips to play King Arthur at Phil
Lou Diamond Phillips is king. Again. Last time, he was the King of Siam in "The King & I" on Broadway. (The role won him a Tony nomination, the New York Outer Critics Award and a Theatre World Award.) This time around, Phillips plays King Arthur in the national Broadway tour of Lerner and Loewe's "Camelot. Full Story
Bonita Village expanding
Plans include a boutique hotel, extensive courtyards and verandas
A recently approved expansion for Bonita Village paves the way for a new look for a one-mile stretch of Bonita Beach Road. Full Story
Florida's existing home sales remain slow
But outlook improves for later this year
The mortgage credit crunch and a sluggish economy continued to affect the sales pace of existing homes and condominiums in Florida in January. Statewide, sales of existing single-family homes totaled 6,737 last month while 9,360 homes sold in January 2007 for a decrease of 28 percent in the yearto year comparison, according to the Florida Association of Realtors. Full Story
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