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
Stamp collecting serious & fun
October is National Stamp Collecting month
"Stamps are a form of money," said Frank Falco, a customer service supervisor at the downtown Fort Myers Post Office. They are also a form of history, and as such have generated millions of hobbyists worldwide who collect them for their tiny windows on the world of dinosaurs, movie stars, TV shows, wars, space exploration, ducks and hundreds of other things. Full Story
Airport traffic down in August
Nearly 449,000 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in August, a decrease of 8 percent compared to August 2007. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is down 5 percent over the same period last year. The traffic leader in August was Delta with 61,926 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Full Story
THE ART OF THEATER SET DESIGN
CREATING THE BACKDROP FOR "THE GOODBYE GIRL"
Playwright Julie Jensen once led a playwriting workshop for a group of grade-school students. The experience was illuminating, she says. When she let them loose to create a play, they immediately began building a set - before even creating characters or writing the play itself! Full Story
'Bad Dates' opens Theatre Conspiracy's new season
"Bad Dates" by Theresa Rebeck opens Theatre Conspiracy's 2008/2009 season on Oct. 10. The play stars Lauren Drexler in an uproarious smash hit comedy that has left audiences in stitches across the country. Part "Sex in the City," part "Bridget Jones' Diary" and part "The Perils of Pauline," "Bad Dates" is all good fun. Full Story
The Palazzina by Harwick Homes: Luxury with tropical influences
The Palazzina, a 5,145-square-foot, fourbedroom, five-bath model residence by Harwick Homes, exemplifies the luxury found in custom homes throughout the Pavia neighborhood in Treviso Bay. Designed by Sherri DuPont, ASID, of Collins & DuPont Interior Design, the Palazzina has a festive, comfortable feel with tropical influences throughout. Full Story
Pulte Homes completes 1,500 Energy Star homes
In today's conservation-conscious times, energy efficiency is increasingly important. Many homebuyers who are interested in saving on their energy costs know to look for the Energy Star before they purchase a home, as this government designation indicates a high level of energy efficiency. Full Story
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