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Tropical plant spurs $6 million bio-diesel effort in Fort Myers
You don't have to look far to view the quickly-evolving alternative fuel industry: a group in Fort Myers is cultivating the jatropha plant for its oil-bearing fruit. Jatropha has gained popularity worldwide for its inedible yet oil-yielding fruit used to power diesel engines, and ability to grow mostly anywhere in climates such as Southwest Florida. Full Story
Mortgage employment stabilizing Second-quarter jobs losses in the real estate finance sector fell by more than half from the prior quarter and the prior year, according to mortgage employment data tracked by www. mortgagedaily.com. From April 1 to June 30, there were 5,889 mortgage-related layoffs tracked. During that same period, 100 jobs were added, bringing the net job loss to 5,789. Full Story
McGarvey Development holding food drive McGarvey Development is holding a summer food drive to benefit the Salvation Army, which is struggling to meet the demand for food this summer. The number of families seeking assistance from the local Salvation Army office has nearly doubled since last year. Full Story