News
001p1_xlg.jpg ALL HALLOWS EVE
Ancient history to haunt Lee County

    "And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain Thrilled me Full Story
002p1_xlg.jpg Rising tide
Area animal shelters struggle to stem flood of homeless animals

    When hundreds of people and their pets converge on the grounds of Lee County Animal Services for the eighth annual Fall Pet Fest on Saturday, the mood will be festive, with games, goodies and fun. But the underlying reason for the event couldn't be grimmer: Lee County, like the rest of the country, has far more animals needing homes than homes wanting animals. Full Story
Business
020p1_xlg.jpg Economic woes suspended at happy hour

    The economy might be in the dumps, but last Wednesday around 5 p.m., the Hide-A-Way Sports Bar in downtown Fort Myers was hopping. And Martin Funk, aka Martin the Builder, was on his second beer. Full Story
021p1_xlg.jpg Airport traffic still lagging
Passenger count down 15 percent in Sept.

    During September, more than 328,000 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport, a decrease of 15 percent compared to September 2007. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is down 5.7 percent over the same period last year. Full Story
A&E
049p1_xlg.jpg How to speak with a Scottish Accent: Learning a dialect for "The women of Lockerbie"

    When Dolores Fetters was cast in the Naples Players' current production of "The Women of Lockerbie," her first reaction was joy. Quickly followed by panic. Her character lives in Scotland, and the Neapolitan would not only have to memorize her lines, but deliver them in a Scottish accent. Full Story
050p1_xlg.jpg Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center goes "Wicked" The Wizard of Art' gala features Broadway stars

    This weekend, supporters of the Fort Myers arts community will have a chance to get "Wicked." The fourth annual Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center fundraiser, The Wizard of Arts, will take place downtown Saturday, Nov. 1, and feature performers from the Tony award-winning musical. Full Story
Real Estate
Realtor report: Homes sales up again in Sept.
Lee County sales up 128 percent over last year

    For the first time in almost three years, Florida's existing home sales rose in September, noting a 24 percent increase in activity in the year-to-year comparison; last month's sales of existing condos statewide increased 11 percent in the year-toyear comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors. Full Story
076p1_xlg.jpg Third-quarter sales strong for Stock Development

    Continuing a strong year of new home sales, Stock Development has issued a stronger than expected third-quarter sales report. According to Brian Stock, CEO of Stock Development, the company signed 46 new home contracts at Paseo, Lely Resort and Vivanté with a total dollar value of $18.8 million. Full Story
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