ON A WINNING STREAK
Seminole Immokalee Casino is flourishing with a $22-million expansion project under way
RONNIE LEE ALMOND'S WALLET WAS $113 lighter after two hours at the Seminole Immokalee Casino, but he had no complaints. Of his monetary setback, Mr. Almond, a 32-year-old plumber's assistant from Detroit who had come south to visit relatives, said: "Big deal. Hell, you can drop that much on drinks and dinner with friends. Full Story
The Battle of the Bulge — Dec. 17, 1944, remembered
The haze that covered the Meuse River at Givet, a town at one of the northern tips of France, lifted by late morning on Dec. 16, 1944. I stopped my work unloading Army supplies at the waterfront to stare at the long line of the 106th Infantry Division as it made its way along a road in Belgium across the river. Full Story
Gold 'Eagle' coin appears as anonymous gift in red kettle
Salvation Army still shy of its annual goal
For the third year, a special golden surprise dropped out of one of The Salvation Army's kettles: a $20 Liberty Eagle gold coin that had a small label affixed to its case with these words carefully printed, "In memory of Mimi. Full Story
Activist rails against city manager's choice of chief, questions hiring method
Although the Lee County sheriff and police chiefs in many Florida cities must campaign for their jobs, the Fort Myers police chief is not a position subjected to a public election. One local activist is trying to change that. Full Story
Edison State College unveils a new logo
Represents the college's expanded mission
In August, Edison College was renamed Edison State College. The historic change was just the beginning of Edison State's expanded mission. Edison State President Dr. Kenneth Walker asked the college's marketing department to create a new logo to demonstrate the college has entered a new era. Full Story
New physicians join Lee Memorial
Lee Memorial Health System announced the following physicians joined the medical staff last month: Ihsan Alsalman, D.O. - Emergency medicine, obtained his osteopathic degree from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a rotation internship at UMDNJ Kennedy Memorial Hospital and an emergency medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami. Full Story
City TV station moves to new channel
The City of Fort Myers television station has moved from Comcast Channel 12 to Comcast Channel 98 as of Dec. 16. All existing customers will continue to view the government channels on the basic lineup tier and will not require any additional equipment. Full Story
CROW launches T-shirt design contest
The Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife invites students in kindergarten through 12th grade to enter a T-shirt design contest in celebration of its upcoming 40th anniversary and the grand opening of its new Visitor Education Center and wildlife hospital. Full Story
Homeless Coalition holds candlelight vigil
In 2008, at least 15 homeless individuals lost their lives while living on the streets or in shelters in Lee County. The Lee County Homeless Coalition's 12th annual Candlelight Vigil will be held on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 6 p.m. on the steps of the Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main St., Fort Myers. Full Story
Support group helps those dealing with Alzheimer's disease
A support group specifically for individuals coping with a diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer's disease or other related dementia is offered by the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center. Each group meets for eight sessions over a period of three months. Full Story
Caregiver support group meets monthly on Sanibel Island
The Dubin Alzheimer's Resource offers a monthly support group meeting for caregivers of individuals with memory impairment. Typically, the group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Full Story
Dog club holding conformation classes
The Greater Fort Myers Dog Club, Inc. is starting a conformation training class for AKC-registered purebreds. Conformation class teaches how to show a dog in a show ring or gives you practice if you already know how. Full Story
Flat tire - It could be a scam
The Lee County Sheriff's Office asks that everyone be extra vigilant while walking through parking lots this holiday season. The sheriff's office has been notified of incidents involving six senior citizens who have discovered flat tires upon returning to their vehicles after shopping. The tires are deflated by someone removing the valve-stem core from the tire. Full Story
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