In the land of the mosquito
You can hear them vectoring in toward you, the big mammas with their blood appetites and high-whine wing beats circling to find the thickest plume of carbon dioxide exhaled in breath or exuded from pores, which will tell them they've finally reached the grand feast. Full Story
'Ding' Darling looking at transportation changes
Study will address heavy traffic at island wildlife refuge
A big federal grant recently awarded to Lee Transit Authority, may impact how you travel to, and through, the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island. Full Story
Study: LeeTran can save drivers more than $8,000 per year
A person can save more than $8,533 annually by taking public transportation in Lee County instead of driving based on today's gas prices, according to an analysis released today by LeeTran and the American Public Transportation Association. Full Story
Design in the works for new Lee County VA clinic
Lee County residents will soon be able to see conceptual drawings of the new VA clinic when the preliminary design phase is complete, which is expected by September. "We entered into design phase one in January," said Faith Belcher, spokeswoman for Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. "That will be done in September and then we can begin construction. Full Story
Exhibitors and sendors sought for Aviation Day at Page Field
Aviation Day 2008 will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 at Page Field General Aviation Airport from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Lee County Port Authority is looking for exhibitors who would like to show their aircraft or display or sell aviation-related memorabilia. Full Story
Don't forget your kids' shots as new school looms
Without a 'Blue Card,' a child can't enter school
Lee County's 80,000 students go back to school on Monday, Aug. 18 - and parents are reminded that if their child doesn't have up-to-date immunizations, they're just not going to start school on time. Childhood immunizations are given free of charge through the age of 18 at the health department's 3920 Michigan Avenue office. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p. Full Story
Edison College nursing grads earn top passing rate
Nursing graduates at the Charlotte Campus of Edison College achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the December National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. The exam tests the competence of candidates for licensure as registered nurses. The pass rate is based on the success of firsttime exam takers. Full Story
Early primary voting on now in Lee County
Early voting for the Aug. 26 Primary election runs through Saturday, Aug. 23. Early voting hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A current photo and signature identification, such as a Florida driver's license, is required by law for early voting and on election day. Full Story
Fox Electronics reaching out to European markets
Fort Myers-based Fox Electronics, a leading global supplier of frequency control products, has authorized United Kingdom-based competitor Euroquartz to offer the full range of Fox's patented XpressO configurable oscillators to the European markets. The deal provides an established and highly reliable second source for these unique oscillators throughout Europe. Full Story
Bird watching on Bunche Beach
Experience the Beautiful Birds of Bunche Beach with a Bird Patrol Guide on Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Meet in the parking lot at Bunche Beach (one of the best birding sites in Lee County). The park is located in South Fort Myers, off Summerlin Road: Drive south on John Morris Road until it dead ends. Full Story
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