Biotech Boom
The emerging biotechnology market has real-estate developers and communities scurrying to get a piece of the lucrative business. After all, it brings highly educated workers with big paychecks to the area, demands sophisticated and expensively constructed facilities, requires little in government services and the industry is environmentally friendly. Full Story
Florida Weekly writers win top honors
Florida Weekly took home five prestigious awards last Friday at the Florida Press Association's 2007 Better Weekly Newspaper Awards ceremony in Orlando. Writer Roger Williams won first place for his Humorous Column dealing with "Going Green. Full Story
FGCU scientists on biotech's cutting edge
Florida Gulf Coast University received a $1.5 million grant in the Spring to continue research that will help develop the United States' biodefense potential and provide new technologies with civilian applications. It could also spell the cure for Dengue fever, influenza and a variety of other infectious diseases. Full Story
FGCU offers human trafficking awareness class
The Center for Public and Social Policy, in collaboration with Continuing Education & Off-Campus Programs at Florida Gulf Coast University recently received funding from the Lee County Sheriff's Office towards community education events on the topic of human trafficking. Full Story
Sheriff opens new forensic center
The Lee County Sheriff's Office opened its new Forensic Center during a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, June 9. The 80,000 square foot structure nearly doubles the 44,000 square feet currently used to store evidence. Now, for the first time, the sheriff's office will be able to store all of its evidence under one roof. Full Story
Addiction center gets big gift
Southwest Florida Addiction Services has received a pledge of $100,000 from David and Linda Lucas in support of its capital campaign to build a new Detoxification Center and Outpatient Treatment Facility. Full Story
June is an exciting month at Edison Estates
The Edison & Ford Winter Estates offers a variety of children and adult programs, special exhibits, discounts and events throughout the month of June. Full Story
Edison College continuing education courses set
Edison College is offering a variety of classes and seminars this summer. All classes will be held at the Lee County campus at 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. To register, email ldick@edison.edu. The costs vary. Full Story
Florida waterways should be cleaner this rainy season
Nitrogen and phosphorus, two mainstays of traditional fertilizer, may be wreaking havoc upon Florida's waterways and the plant and animal life they support. Full Story
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