Alligator Alley
Privatization of toll road has certain risks, incentives
We built it, we own it, we pay $2 or $2.50 to drive across it, we earned $23.5 million from it last year, and we're spending $94 million to resurface it now. By just after mid-century, we could be taking in almost a billion dollars a year from it. Full Story
Salons often get to the root of domestic abuse first
Tina Martellacci-Haworth might spot the signs of domestic violence in some women before their doctors or even their friends and family. Like many hairdressers, she learns some personal things about her clients over casual conversation and through up-close observation. Full Story
$5 million allocated for alternative water projects
15 projects help sustain water resources
The South Florida Water Management District has approved the investment of an additional $5 million for the development of alternative water supplies to better protect water resources for the public and the environment across South Florida. 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
Bike Patrols riding the River District this holiday season
As visitors saunter through the downtown Fort Myers River District during the Holiday Stroll series of festive events in December, they will notice yellow-shirted men on bicycles riding through the crowds — a special unit of the Fort Myers Police Department known as the Bike Patrol. Full Story
Lee issues 14 home permits in Nov.
During November, Lee County Community Development issued permits for 14 single-family homes valued at $6.7 million to be built in unincorporated Lee County. Full Story
South Fort Myers Food Pantry opens
The South Fort Myers Food Pantry Coalition, a coalition of faith communities, has opened a food pantry located at Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church, 8260 Cypress Lake Dr., Fort Myers. The food pantry provides food to the needy of South Fort Myers and is open Mondays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Full Story
Menorah lighting
Join Chabad of Bonita Springs for the fifth annual Grand Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Festivities at the The Promenade Shops in Bonita Springs on Monday, Dec. 22, at 5:30 p.m. The event will include live music, arts and crafts, latkes and donuts, and Kosher deli items for sale. Admission is free. Full Story
Mail carriers collecting toys for tots
Area postal workers are hoping to deliver a happy holiday season for underprivileged children in the community. Lee County letter carriers will help Santa and The Marine Corps League Toys for Tots program on Saturday, Dec. 6. Toys left by mail boxes will be collected for distribution by the Salvation Army to underprivileged children through the Christmas Cheer program. Full Story
Deer Santa at the Bell Tower shops
The herd of decorated deer slated for the Bell Tower Shops "Deer Santa" Auction is on display and ready to be enjoyed in a home or business for Christmas. They will be auctioned off on Dec. 5 as part of Friday Fest. All proceeds from the auction will benefit Voices for Kids, in support of the Guardian ad Litem program. Music will be provided by the John Chapman Jazz Team. Full Story
2009 Cattle Barons' Ball announces special guests and auction hosts
The Lee County American Cancer Society 2009 Cattle Barons' Ball live auction and R.O.C.K. program will be hosted by special guests Sheriff Mike Scott and Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp, announced event chair Theresa Himschoot Mitchell. Full Story
Colgate Offshore Sailing School hosts Fantasy Sail regatta
Fantasy Sail Weekend will return to Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa, hosted by Colgate Offshore Sailing School, on Dec. 13. "In 2007, The Leukemia Cup Regatta participants raised over $3.5 million to further their efforts," said Doris Colgate, president and CEO of the sailing school. "We are thrilled to be a part of this important event. Full Story
CROW's 'Giving Tree Festival' Dec. 7
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) will host its annual fundraiser, the Giving Tree Festival, on Dec. 7, from 6:30-10 p.m. at The Sanctuary Clubhouse on Sanibel Island. The fundraising event will include an evening of holiday festivities with live entertainment, fabulous food and holiday shopping with the "Boutique Unique. Full Story
Hospital hosts Medicare Part D info session
Lee Memorial Health System's SHARE Club will host an information sessions regarding Medicare Part D. Servicing Health Insurance Needs of Elders counselors from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs will be on hand to answer questions on the various prescription drug plans available and which may be best. Full Story
CROW now offers student, family memberships
In anticipation of the grand opening of its new Visitor Education Center, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) is now offering annual student and family memberships. A student membership is $10 and includes free admission to the CROW Visitor Education Center for one full year, a free subscription to the CROW newsletter and one single-use guest pass. Full Story
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