Getting Fresh
SWFL markets offer quality, value, community
It was a humid mid-morning at the Immokalee State Farmers' Market, before lunch and therefore quiet - one worker napped behind boxes of tomatoes; festive music drifted from somewhere along the curved path of vendors. A white van inched through the sparse crowd, the driver eating a mango. Full Story
Medicaid cuts hurting local service providers
Local service providers are scrambling to find ways to make ends meet after Medicaid reimbursements were cut in the state budget. "We've had to decrease some of our employees," said Cole Caruso, director of operations at Florida Habilitation Network. "We've had to reduce their pay. We've had no other choice. Other providers in the area are having to discontinue services. Full Story
Local inventor on TODAY Show July 10
Local inventor Jeff Archambault and his product the Baby Butler Hands Free Bottle Holder will be featured on the TODAY Show this Thursday, July 10 in a segment with Matt Lauer regarding must-have baby products. Full Story
FAA awards Port Authority $6.1 Million
Funds will improve Page Field
The Federal Aviation Administration awarded a grant totaling more than $6.1 million to the Lee County Port Authority for the construction of a new aircraft parking apron that will ultimately serve a new terminal building at Page Field General Aviation Airport. Full Story
Wine. dine. donate
Naples Wine Week is Sept. 1 - 5; benefits the Children's Museum of Naples
Gather your friends, have a great culinary experience, and taste some notable wines - while supporting and contributing to the development of the Children's Museum of Naples. Naples Wine Week will be held at all Culinary Concepts restaurants - Pazzo! Italian Café, Yabba Island Grill, Chops City Grill in Naples and Bonita Springs and Blue Water Bistro - from Sept. Full Story
Fort Myers getting new parking garage
Multi-story structure will provide relief for parking woes
Final construction documents have been approved for the new multi-level parking garage planned for the Lee County Justice Center complex. BSSW Architects, Inc. designed the structure. Full Story
Beach conditions report may be sent to your e-mail
A daily report on conditions at 22 beaches along the Florida Gulf Coast is available to the public on-line or by e-mail, and is being used by the national weather service agencies to improve service. Full Story
New low-cost spay/neuter program available
Lee County has approved a new spay/neuter program for residents who need to have their pets sterilized. Owners will now be able to have their pets spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped for an affordable fee. Lee County Animal Services recently hired Dr. Full Story
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