the new face of cosmetic surgery
New products make a splash; Men now consulting with cosmetic surgeons
It wasn't that long ago the words "plastic surgery" were whispered. In contrast, last month just fewer than 3 million Americans eagerly tuned in for the season finale of Nip/Tuck, Full Story
Drink up, Florida
State wineries rack up 64 medals in international competition
On the Saturday morning before Easter, Fred and Wendy Weaver arrived at Eden Winery, just off State Road 80 before it reaches Alva. The Ohio residents said they turned off the road because the weather was dreary and they saw the sign. They sat looking out at the vineyards and palm trees, sipping a glass of Alva Rouge, a light, fruity red, on the porch. Full Story
Interop growing at the speed of text messaging
"They have a whole language of their own," Jim Dwyer, Chairman of Fort Myers-based Interop Technologies, said of youth and their widespread enthusiasm for text messaging. That enthusiasm is good for Interop, because its primary business is the production and management of text messaging software and hardware for companies like Metro PCS. Full Story
Book names local jewelry artist one of world's best
Mark Loren featured in international publication
Lee County Jewelry Designer Mark Loren has been featured in the recently published "Gemstones Masters: Major Works by Leading Artists" by Lark Books/Sterling Publishing Co. as one of 39 of the world's top jewelry artists. Thirteen of Loren's designs are pictured in the book, many from private collections. Full Story
LIZA PLAYS THE MANN HALL
She was named after a Gershwin song. Her mother was a famous singer and actress, her father a well-respected movie director.
She appeared in her first film at 14 months old at the end of "In the Good Old Summertime." Full Story
Life in a cubical farm: Josuha Ferris
Let's face it, working in an office can be very strange. You're given a desk, maybe a cubicle too, or, if you're lucky, an actual office. You have to stay tethered to your desk for eight to 10 hours a day, sometimes longer. And working in an office can be a crash course in Advanced Group Dynamics. Full Story
Buyers snapping up Coral Lakes' homes
Liquidation prices net 87 sales in less than a week
Buyers flocked to Coral Lakes in Cape Coral in droves this past week to purchase new homes for prices as low as $86,900. "It's like 2004," said Realtor Denny Grimes of Denny Grimes and Company, the sales manager for 116 homes reduced to liquidation sale prices. Full Story
SWF builders post strong sales, traffic
Developers credit marketing promotions
If the first two months of 2008 indicate a trend, news from several developers, builders and industry insiders offers encouraging signs of momentum in Southwest Florida's new homes market. Following on the heels of doubled sales in January from a year ago, Bonita Bay Group continues to post strong sales numbers. Full Story
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