LAW & BORDER
TOUGH IMMIGRATION STATUTE KEEPS FAMILY APART
"We must find a sensible and humane way to deal with people here illegally. Illegal immigration is complicated, but it can be resolved. And it must be resolved in a way that upholds both our laws and our highest ideals. Full Story
Edison State College evolves to meet new demands
Like the five counties it serves, Edison State College is evolving. The college now offers four-year bachelor's degree programs at its Lee County campus, with similar programs planned for Collier and Charlotte counties. Full Story
E-marketing: Clicking for customers
It's the Internet, more than traditional forms of marketing like television, print or newsletters, that helped many Lee County businesses grow this year — especially local ones. Full Story
Edison National Bank introduces e-green checking
Earth-friendly account helps local organizations
Edison National Bank, Lee County's oldest locally owned and managed community bank, has introduced an earth-friendly checking account, which reduces paper waste and benefits local nature and conservation-focused organizations. Full Story
little theater, big heart
The Purple Heart Theater opens on Fort Myers Beach after a four-year labor of love
Carl Conley believes in building a home for the arts on Fort Myers Beach, one brick at a time. He started by presenting one performance at a time, and estimates that over the past eight years or so, he's brought 45 or 50 events to the Beach. Full Story
'Nutcracker' performed at BIG ARTS on Sanibel
Gulfshore Ballet, Southwest Florida's non-profit classical ballet school, will present two performances of "The Nutcracker" on Saturday, Dec. 13, in Schein Hall at Big Arts on Sanibel Island. The Christmas classic will feature Mirelle Hassenboehler and Simon Ball, principal dancers with The Houston Ballet. Full Story
Realtor Association launches new Web site
The Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach, Inc. has launched a comprehensive Web site for real estate listings and information on available properties in Southwest Florida. FloridaGulfcoastHomesLive.com provides Internet consumers with real-time information and MLS search engines for searching properties by zip code, price, amenities and property type. Full Story
Developer closeout at The Residences at Bell Tower Park
Prices start at $197,000 on select carriage homes
Grosse Pointe Development Company is offering developer close-out prices on select carriage homes at The Residences at Bell Tower Park. The gated community is in South Fort Myers, on the east side of U.S. 41 about one mile south of Daniels Parkway. Full Story
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