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
Salvation Army makes goal despite the economy
Just like the storybook ending, the economic Grinch could not spoil Christmas for thousands of Southwest Florida families. The Salvation Army of Lee and Hendry counties is forecasting that it will reach its goal of $500,000 from the Red Kettle program. The goal was a 10 percent increase over last year's fundraiser despite the need increasing 30 percent. Full Story
Use caution around Blind Pass
Construction is attracting sharks
The Lee County Division of Natural Resources is warning beachgoers that the Blind Pass dredging project is attracting sharks. Full Story
Goodwill opens donation center at Gulf Coast Town Center
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is hoping that people grow to think of the Gulf Coast Town Center as a place to donate, as well as shop. Goodwill has opened a new Attended Donation Center at the popular outdoor mall. Full Story
'Breakfast with the Blades' coming up at Germain Arena
The Lee Memorial Health System Foundation will hold a "Breakfast with the Blades" event Sunday, Jan. 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in The Cypress Club at Germain Arena in Estero to raise money to expand the Children's Hospital neo-natal unit. Full Story
Conservancy seeks partners for annual Earth Day Festival
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is seeking partners to donate services for its annual Earth Day Festival, a weekendlong, Earth-friendly event which will feature an organic Farmer's Market, special exhibits, carnival activities and educational presentations. Full Story
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