NOT SO FAST
Slow Food movement urges return to age-old values
Although they probably don't know it, many people will practice the principles advocated by the Slow Food movement as they celebrate Thanksgiving. The time-honored, but seemingly endangered, ritual of gathering a family around a dinner table for a homemade meal is one of many traditions Slow Food proponents deem valuable and worth reviving. Full Story
Bless this house... and help it sell
Native American tradition part of Realtor's package
Fragrant smoke drifted up toward the high wood-beamed ceilings at Carolyn Thompson's house in North Fort Myers. She's selling the home and her Realtor, Jeanine Standing Bear, a Lakota Indian, was performing a traditional Native America house blessing there. Full Story
Area businesses forge ahead despite economic challenges
Merchants in Lee County are following through with plans they made before the economic downturn imposed a credit crunch and dampened consumer confidence. "The discouragement has come from every level," said Chuck Bebber, owner of Brothers Lighting and Fan Gallery. "But we only deal with the things we can control. Full Story
Page Field, International Airport earn top Florida honors
The Florida Department of Transportation recently honored the Lee County Port Authority with two prestigious awards. Southwest Florida International Airport was awarded the 2008 Outstanding Commercial Service Airport of the Year and Page Field General Aviation Airport was given the 2008 General Aviation Airport of the Year. Full Story
Musical The Comedy Murders of 1940
The serious business of comedy involves finding where the funny is
F irst of all, let's get some things straight. "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" is a comedy. It does include murder. And yes, it's set in 1940. It is not, however, a musical. Full Story
'Indian Blood' opens Friday at Florida Rep
A.R. Gurney play runs through Dec. 21
"Indian Blood" by A.R. Gurney, a play the New York Times called a "snow globe for the stage," opens at Florida Repertory Theatre on Friday, Nov. 28. Full Story
Stock Development readies new model center at Paseo
Developer cites active market for new investment
Stock Development has topped off the townhome buildings in the new furnished model center at Paseo. Nine new, furnished flats and townhome models will be open for the upcoming winter sales season, said Anthony Lucas, vice president of sales for Paseo,. Full Story
Smart Car turning heads for downtown company
Engel & Völkers Fort Myers River District has added a new member to its team, a Smart Car by Mercedes. The Smart Car's aim is to drive recognition to the Engel & Voelkers brand and how different it is in comparison to other real estate companies. Full Story
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