WHEN BIG BATS ARE SECOND TO BIG DOLLARS: Hardball in the Grapefruit League
Up in Bean Town this week, in the heart of the Red Sox Nation where baseball is rated roughly equivalent to air, water and food as a life necessity, the Sox are jockeying for an edge over the New York Yankees and struggling even just to earn a wild card berth in the playoffs. Full Story
Chinese language programs rekindled at FGCU
The Olympic Games will put China's vast recourses and growing economic status on the world stage. Some local educators hope it will also rekindle the need for Chinese language and culture programs in local school systems that ignore them now. Full Story
Local reproductive endocrinologist receives lab accreditation
Specialists in Reproductive Medicine Surgery has earned Joint Commission Accredited Healthcare Organizations "Gold Seal of Approval" for its laboratory services, according to practice owner Dr. Craig Sweet. The Joint Commission conducted unannounced, onsite evaluations of Specialists in Reproductive Medicine Surgery to evaluate the practice laboratory. Full Story
Portion of First and Hendry streets open with old brick
First Street from Jackson to Hendry streets (including the intersection at First Street and Hendry Street) and Hendry from First to Bay streets is now open. During this construction project, existing water, sewer and storm drain systems are being replaced throughout downtown while the streets are getting their own makeover. Full Story
Raw Food Networking Group in Fort Myers
Dr. David Dyer launched a Raw Food Networking Group in Fort Myers to meet up with business professionals and individuals who share his passion for eating healthy raw vegetables, fruits and vegetarian foods. The social networking group which now has 85 members and counting, meets for Pot Luck Dinner one Sunday a month to share good food, recipes and health education. Full Story
Celebrate the dog days of summer
Lee County Animal Services offers dog adoption special in August
Dogs will be the featured pet at Lee County Animal Services throughout the month of August. The shelter's space to hold dogs is over capacity and adopters are needed to provide permanent homes for the dogs currently at Animal Services so there will be space for incoming animals. Full Story
Multiple Sclerosis Society women's retreat
Diagnosed in 1999, Lehigh Acres resident Laura Crabtree looks forward to being pampered every year during a women's retreat sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society. "We do just about everything there," she said. "A charter bus picked us up, we went to Miami. We had dinner and played bingo. Full Story
Edison Estates holds variety of events in August
The Edison & Ford Winter Estates will offer a variety of children and adult programs, discounts and events throughout the month of August. Full Story
FGCU hosts part-time job fair
The Florida Gulf Coast University Office of Career Development Services will host a "Part-time job fair" on Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union ballroom. Attendance is expected to exceed last year's participation of over 60 employers and 700 students. Interviews to fill positions will be conducted on-site. Full Story
June traffic down at International Airport
During June, more than 488,000 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport, a decrease of 7 percent compared to June 2007. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is down nearly 4.7 percent over the same period last year. Full Story
Lee County announces Green Team committee
The University of Florida, SustainabLEE Program has launched the "Lee County Green Team"- a committee of nine members who will serve as advisors to the program' coordinator. The main objective of this team is to identify and help implement green, sustainable living practices and programs for the citizens of Lee County. Full Story
Family Thrift Center moves to new location
Family Thrift Center, Fort Myers' popular used clothing and household furnishing store, has relocated to a new building on Colonial Boulevard near Winkler Avenue, making it more accessible to Lee County shoppers from Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral. Full Story
LeeTran earns alternative transportation study grant
Lee County Transit, in cooperation with its partners, the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the City of Sanibel was awarded a $750,000 grant through the Federal Transit Administration under the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Program. Full Story
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