OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY GIVES REASON FOR REFLECTION
So it's been a year, 52 issues, 62.4 million printed pages of Florida Weekly, thousands of photos, a million words in print. And now it's time to ask what it means. Our first anniversary has given us pause, you see. Full Story
Eyes to the future
Clinical trials benefit area patients; new lens technology
The leading cause of legal blindness for Southwest Floridians over 50 is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Now that baby boomer birthdays are putting them into the danger zone for AMD, the disease is getting more press. Full Story
Fort Myers road closings and openings
During the City of Fort Myers Downtown Utility & Streetscape Improvements Project roads are opening and closing frequently due to utility replacement work. Here is an updated list of road closures and openings. OPEN • Lee Street from First Street to Second Street, including the intersection of Lee and Second Street is now complete and open to traffic. Full Story
The sweeter side of local politics
Beach candidates bring cookies to political forum
Five candidates competing for three spots on Fort Myers Beach Town Council brought cookies - some fresh baked, some store bought - last week to sweeten an evening of political play and debate. The cookie debate was the brainchild of the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce and its president, John Albion. Full Story
Local doctor marks 50 years of volunteering for American Cancer Society
In 1958, a young radiologist from North Carolina named Joseph K. Isley, Jr. moved his family to Fort Myers to serve as Chairman of the Department of Radiology for Lee Memorial Hospital. Not knowing anyone in town, one of the first things he did was to volunteer with the American Cancer Society and join its Board of Directors. Full Story
Internet telephone uses must test 911
More than two years after providers were required by the federal government to supply Enhanced 911 service to all users, some Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) customers may still be without the emergency communication capability. Lee County E911 is trying to identify these individuals before an emergency causes them to need the service. Full Story
Hope Hospice promotes National Healthcare Decisions Day
Hope Hospice and Community Services, along with other healthcare organizations across the country, is leading an effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making - an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day. Full Story
Lawn mower racing comes to SWF
NASGRASS opens season in LaBelle
The Sunshine State will make lawn mower racing history as the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association (USLMRA) presents a three-race STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series this weekend beginning in LaBelle. On Friday, April 4, at 8 p.m. Full Story
The Florida International AirShow is this weekend
The Florida International AirShow is this Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6 at the Charlotte County Airport. This air show will celebrate 28 years of family oriented entertainment and aviation education for Southwest Floridians. Gates open at 9 a.m. with the first scheduled shows at 10. Full Story
Weight loss surgery now available in Lee
Faced with increasing risks of cancer, stroke, coronary disease, hypertension and type 2 diabetes, Americans are continuing to gain weight and obesity mortality rates are skyrocketing. Full Story
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