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
Business à la Francaise: Rotary sends local professionals to Brittany
Before April, Alissa Downing had never tasted foie gras. Now, after having spent four weeks in Brittany, France the 28 year-old professional photographer is a connoisseur of the goose liver delicacy. Downing was one of four young professionals from southwest Florida to participate in this year's Rotary Group Study Exchange program. Full Story
Energy, the environment keys to Florida's future
Energy efficiency is certainly on the minds of most Southwest Florida residents especially as gasoline prices begin to break the $4 mark. While solutions may be complex and varied, vital industries such as home building and education are taking leadership roles in exploring alternate ways to conserve. Full Story
Organization provides help during emergencies
Despite a very limited budget, "No Person Left Behind" is still reaching out to the disabled during disasters. The program is operating on a $1,000 grant and various community donations. Still, executive director Linda Carter is running seminars, talking to group homes and handing out truckloads of brochures. Full Story
Astronaut to speak at Calusa Nature Center
Fans of space, the stars and the moon will want to attend the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium's Spring Fling 2008 on Saturday, June 14 at Verandah's River House, featuring Astronaut Story Musgrave. Musgrave's presentation will feature his favorite photographs of Earth taken during his numerous trips in space along with his unique perspectives of his time in space. Full Story
Share the road; bikes have the right to be there
You may not like what you're about to read, especially for those of you who cringe or get angry every time you drive by a bicyclist in the road. But please read on as I make my case. Full Story
Leave wild animals alone, urges Florida Wildlife Commission
This time of year, wildlife is on the move. Critters, such as alligators, may be looking for new bodies of water or mates; snakes may be searching for prey; bears may be foraging. While moving from one point to another, wildlife sometimes comes face to face with people. Full Story
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