SAVING OUR SHRIMPERS
RISING FUEL COSTS ONE OF MANY CHALLENGES FOR SWFL SEAMEN
IT'S STILL THERE, LIKE A TATTERED but proud emblem of once-upon-a-time: the San Carlos Island shrimp fleet, with some boats returning home this week from Texas waters after many days at sea, loaded with fresh, "wild-caught" Gulf shrimp. Full Story
City increases art funding by $80,000
Grant program helps starving artists and organizations
Art might be set off by a wave of the wand from Southwest Florida Symphony conductor Michael Hall. It may also be recognized in an offbeat play at the Theatre Conspiracy off Evans Avenue or the amalgamous creations of downtown Fort Myers-based sculptor Kosmas Ballis. Full Story
Chocolate & Spirits Festival Oct. 25
Satisfy your chocolate cravings at a unique taste-testing experience and support a good cause all at the same time. The Chocolate & Spirits Festival is back to offer the public an evening of sweet indulgence from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Market Plaza at Gulf Coast Town Center. Full Story
Free flu shots for veterans
Flu season begins in October and runs through March. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that you receive a flu shot every year to protect yourself. The Fort Myers VA Outpatient Clinic, 3033 Winkler Extension, is offering free flu shots to eligible veterans. Full Story
Gala to celebrate the legacies of Edison and Ford
The board of directors of the Edison Ford Winter Estates Foundation, in conjunction with the Edison & Ford Winter Estates board, announced that the foundation's annual signature fundraising event, The Edison Ford Winter Estates Foundation Gala, will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, on the grounds of the Edison & Ford Winter Estate, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Full Story
Pace Center for Girls receives $20,000 grant
The PACE Center for Girls has received a $20,000 grant from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation to make health and safety improvements to its facility on Schoolhouse Road in Fort Myers. Full Story
Mom and me pink ribbon day Oct. 11
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. has partnered with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Southwest Florida and the American Cancer Society of South Gulf Coast Area to present a program to educate more than 250 girls and moms about breast health education and importance of breast cancer screening. Full Story
Tech students build electric car
Students in the Automotive Service Technology program at Lee County High Tech Center Central are doing a complete DC electric conversion of a 2001 Ford Ranger as part of their training. When completed, the vehicle will be able to travel 50 miles on a single charge. Full Story
Edison State College wins Telly Award
For 'There's a Little Bit of Genius in Everybody' campaign
Edison State College and Main Sail Video Productions, Inc. captured a bronze statuette for outstanding achievement in the 29th Telly Awards competition for the College's "Genius" television campaign. The four commercials feature a ghostly image of Thomas Edison visiting each of the college's campuses, observing students and surroundings with pleasure and amazement. Full Story
Health savings account seminar Oct. 16
Business owners, managers and human resource directors are invited to learn about saving money while providing useful employee benefits at a complimentary seminar to be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 8 to 10 a.m. Full Story
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