Orthopedic breakthroughs
Hope and advice for pained weekend warriors, active seniors
In the waiting rooms of southwest Florida's orthopedic specialists, "weekend warriors" and active seniors are replacing the decades-old stereotype of seniors with broken hips. Our climate naturally attracts a more active older set of residents, who are staying in shape golfing, walking, swimming and playing tennis. Full Story
Battle lines in Lee County
Bonita Bay wants to build 2,500 homes north of the river but residents are fighting back
In a state and county (Florida and Lee) celebrated for unpredictable development stories, yet another one is being added to the oddball list: while the housing market and the economy remain in crisis, Full Story
Web site lets potential homebuyers 'snoop' around the area
A new Web site gives potential homebuyers an up-close look at lifestyle and real-estate in Southwest Florida, where fallen home prices have created a "buyers market." You may have noticed its advertisements: bright, yellow billboards and ads featuring a cute dog on the back of LeeTran buses, sniffing at the Web address, www.snoopzone.info. Full Story
Audubon survey says SWF residents want wildlife protected
Two out of three residents believe area is growing too fast
The vast majority of Southwest Florida residents want the needs of both wildlife and people to drive decisions pertaining to the region's growth, according to an Audubon of Florida survey released today. Full Story
School Foundation looking for mentors
Impact a child's life forever
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. is recruiting mentors for high school and middle school students. Mentors are needed in all the district public high schools and for Bonita Springs Middle, Dunbar Middle, Fort Myers Middle, Lee Middle, Lehigh Acres Middle, Michigan Montessori, North Fort Myers Academy, and Three Oaks Middle School. Full Story
Animal Services guarantees health of adopted pets
Lee County Animal Services just made it even more attractive to adopt one of the thousands of homeless pets that arrive daily, by guaranteeing that animal's health for 10 days after you bring it home. There are already advantages to shelter adoption - the variety, lower adoption fees, free sterilization and vaccination. Full Story
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