SOLAR POWERED FUTURE?
FGCU is poised to lead nation in alternative energy
On a sun-spangled Friday morning at Alva Elementary School, the first generation of Americans in 100 years likely to become adults when oil-for-energy becomes unfashionable, unaffordable, impractical or even illegal sat mostly oblivious of the fact, while the school's air conditioners, powered by electricity made from fossil fuels, hummed around them. Full Story
Proprietors form alliance to pep up downtown
At a Fort Myers City Council meeting last month, the room was packed with bar and nightclub owners who testified for more than an hour that city leaders hurt their businesses by banning 18 to 21 year olds from bars in the downtown River District - and nowhere else. Full Story
Bottled water business: economy slows sales, hurricane season picks them up again
C onstruction workers are probably as thirsty as they've ever been in Southwest Florida. But in the wake of recent slowdowns in the building industry and higher unemployment rates, there are not as many whistles to wet. Some companies which used to deliver hundreds of gallons of bottled, purified water per day to thirsty builders are absorbing the losses. Full Story
Cape economic development office wins marketing awards
The Cape Coral Economic Development Office has won top honors in marketing for its new interactive Web site and its new business attraction advertisement. The awards - known as the Stellar Awards - are presented each year by the Florida Economic Development Council, the state's only economic development professional organization. Full Story
looking back at our season ... ... and it looked pretty good
W hen season ends each year, local arts venues typically take a look back and assess how things went. What were the highlights? What didn't do as well as expected? What were the best-attended shows? W The answers are as varied as the venues themselves. Full Story
Indie film debuts in downtown Fort Myers
'Barely a Chance' shot in Southwest Florida
"Barely a Chance," an independent movie filmed and produced in Southwest Florida by filmmaker Eric Raddatz will premiere at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Friday, June 6. Guests will enjoy a concert by the Heather Brooks Band, Modulation and the fresh chunky sounds of DJ Michael Briscoe during a pre-premiere concert and mixer starting at 6:30. Full Story
When only Tuscan will do; this home has it all
Classic design and 21st Century convenience in Mediterra
Southwest Florida architecture often appears to be a mishmash of Spanish and other Mediterranean influences. Sometimes it's an akward blend of design features from Spain or Italy or France or America. Rarely is it a purebred. Full Story
Robb & Stucky hosts design seminars this month
Refresh your home's décor with tips from the professional interior design team at Robb & Stucky Interiors. Robb & Stucky designers host a variety of complimentary seminars throughout the month covering design techniques, introductions to the latest trends and provide guidelines for home accessorizing. Seminar space is limited and reservations are requested. Full Story
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