Fireworks prices rising fast
Blast in China creates shortages, nervous retailers
All is quiet at Phantom Fireworks outlet store in North Fort Myers, where manager T.C. Downey awaits the crowds of July 4 buyers to appear. He is also still waiting for about five semi-trucks full of crackling, hopping, reporting, whining, sometimes even flying devices. Full Story
Area foreclosure activity up 7 percent in May
RealtyTrac reports Lee County second in foreclosure activity in U.S.
The Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area registered the second highest metro foreclosure rate in May, with one in every 79 households receiving a foreclosure filing during the month, according to RealtyTrac's May 2008 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. Full Story
Enjewel flourishes in a downtown "growing and growing"
Many businesses in downtown Fort Myers' River District say they've struggled to survive amid a street beautification project that has blocked entranceways; and, with the economic downturn, added insult to injury. But Lynne Routhier is happy keeping her jewelry and accessory boutique, Enjewel, there. Full Story
FGCU athletics receives cars from Estero Bay Chevrolet
Florida Gulf Coast University announced that Estero Bay Chevrolet has entered an agreement to provide seven cars to the Athletic Department for the next two years. Use of seven cars for two years is valued at $60,000. "FGCU athletics is very excited about our new partnership with Charles Winton and Estero Bay Chevrolet," said FGCU Athletic Director Carl McAloose. Full Story
Convention Bureau launches first Islands FallFest
Aim is to increase fall visitation
The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau has launched its first Islands FallFest to entice visitation to the destination in the fall, when business traditionally dips. From Sept. 2 through Nov. Full Story
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