HOSPITALS FEELING THE ECONOMIC PAIN, TOO
Patients delaying procedures; charity cases up
Hospitals didn't catch a nasty case of economicitis like banks, restaurants and retailers because "people get sick regardless of the economy," said Bruce Rueben, director of the Florida Hospital Association. But, "the idea that hospitals are recession proof, it's clear that's not true," he said. Full Story
Chimp change: area sanctuary is retirement haven for many
Some great apes are retired movie stars
Shawn McKelvy logs about 350 extra miles on her vehicle every week. She's also quit her regular profession. All for the love of apes. No monkeying around. Ms. Full Story
Fort Myers lands national sailing championship
Event precedes world championships here
Weeks after landing the 2009 World Championships of the 2.4mR class of sailboats, Fort Myers has secured the 2009 National Championships to precede the Worlds, boosting the caliber of sailors who will compete and increasing the length of stay of visitors to Lee County. Fort Myers-based Diversified Yacht Services, Inc. Full Story
Baker selected as new Fort Myers police chief
Fort Myers City Manager William Mitchell has selected Interim Police Chief Douglas Baker as the city's new police chief. Mr. Mitchell said Mr. Baker "is (the) best qualified, considering his experience and knowledge of the city and the challenges facing it. Full Story
Stay Alive, Just Drive holds awareness event
Stay Alive, Just Drive is holding "Bikes, Blues & BBQ" Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Sun Sports Mall on Colonial Boulevard to raise awareness for its effort to curb distracted driving. Today, most people consider inattentive and unsafe driving by others as a major personal threat to themselves and others. Full Story
After-hours sports clinic just for young athletes
Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida is offering an after-hours sports clinic for young athletes injured in sports or weekend activities, such as Friday night football sprains, strains and breaks to falls in gymnastics, skateboarding accidents, and more. The Sports Clinic is open every Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. Full Story
Distinguished citizen award honor Lt. Gov. Kottkamp
A limited number of tickets are still available for the 2008 Distinguished Citizen of the Year dinner honoring Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp on Monday, Nov. 24, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. The award is being presented by the Southwest Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America. Full Story
Becoming Cosmopolitan event Nov. 20
Community Cooperative Ministries' third annual Becoming Cosmopolitan event is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers. Full Story
Hope Hospice Tree of Lights enters 25th season
This year marks the 25th season for the Hope Tree of Lights. This signature event enables Hope Hospice supporters to decorate the tree and honor a loved one while making a contribution to Hope. With each donation, participants have the opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one by writing their name on a butterfly ornament, which is placed on the tree. Full Story
Red Cross has Festival of Light tickets
The American Red Cross of Lee County is making dozens of extraordinary seats to the 2009 Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade available to the general public. The parade will be held Feb 21. Full Story
Healthy heart seminar Nov. 20 on Sanibel
Your heart beats more than 100,000 each day without rest, squeezing more than 2,500 gallons of blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels. Wow! Just thinking about how hard your heart works may make you want to sit down and rest. Full Story
Holiday House 2008 debuts at two Fort Myers historical homes
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Fort Myers, as hundreds of volunteers prepare for this year's Holiday House. In keeping with a 33-year-old tradition, the Fort Myers Woman's Community Club will present its annual gift to the community this year at the historical Burroughs Home and recently renovated Langford-Kingston Home. Full Story
Bank partners with United Way to help families
FineMark National Bank & Trust is working with Community Cooperative Ministries Inc. and United Way to feed local families who are struggling to afford a nutritious holiday meal this Thanksgiving. Full Story
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