THE LIVES THEY LED
REMEMBERING NEIGHBORS WE WE LOST IN '08
There were plenty of extraordinary souls who died in 2008. Some were better known than others, but eventually all will become a mere thread in the weave of history. We chose six of them to portray in these pages. Full Story
Emergency teams assist nurses with problem cases
Lee Memorial says program reduces cardiac arrests on floor
When North Fort Myers resident Betty Nickel needed a blood transfusion following knee replacement surgery a few weeks back, Lee Memorial Hospital's Medical Emergency Team was called in. Full Story
Solar businesses set to boom in 2009
Local, state and federal support increasing
When Dan Morrissey's father started Fafco Solar in Fort Myers in 1974, that era's energy crisis helped him sell solar pool heaters. "That was a very short-lived inconvenience," Mr. Morrissey said. "We woke up for a minute and then went back to sleep. This time, it's going to be different. Full Story
FPRA holds one-day seminar: 'Weathering the Storm'
The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will present PR University 2009: "Weathering the Storm," on Friday, Jan. 9, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hodges University in Fort Myers. Weathering the storm is not a seasonal occurrence for public relations professionals — in fact, it can be a way of life. Full Story
TURTLES PLAY TRANE
L IKE EVERYONE ELSE, THE TURTLE ISLAND STING QUARTET HAS TO GO through customs when traveling, but when it comes to music, they simply don't recognize borders. Musically, the quartet plays everything from Robert Johnson to Chick Corea to Miles Davis. Yes, they play Vivaldi. They also play Jimi Hendrix. And original compositions. Full Story
Ring in the new year at Art Walk
Monthly downtown event features nine galleries
January marks the fourth of the monthly Art Walks since it debuted in October. Held the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 pm., Art Walk showcases local and national artwork in the downtown art galleries of the Fort Myers River District. The evening culminates with an after party at 10 p.m. Full Story
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