achieving the american dream in fort myers by MOONLIGHTING
How many are working two jobs
"Moonlighting" could suggest the glorious youth of Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd in their 1980s television series and hit film. It might also imply clandestine, even disreputable business done under cover of night. Full Story
School officials not candid about cameras
Slowly, secretively and as far from public attention as they can get, Lee County Schools officials have been installing cameras in high schools, middle schools and elementary schools since 2005. The cameras have already proven effective in recording incidents of vandalism, school officials say. Full Story
Art festivals mean big business
Cultural tourists are a highly prized group
When Sharon McAllister arrived in Fort Myers nearly two decades ago, she discovered a cultural wasteland. "There was nothing to do here (involving the arts)," Ms. McAllister recalled recently. "If you wanted anything like that you had to go to Naples. So I did. Now, I never go to Naples for stuff like that. Full Story
Speakers Assembly addresses the financial crisis and what's next
Roy C. Smith, professor of entrepreneurship and finance at the Stern School of Business at New York University, will address the members and guests of the Speakers Assembly of Southwest Florida on Friday, Jan. 23, at the Hyatt Coconut Point in Estero. A networking reception begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by Mr. Full Story
TWO DECADES AT THE PHIL
From one woman's dream to a thriving institution, The Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts celebrates it's 20th with top talent
On Saturday, Jan. 31, the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts celebrates its 20th anniversary with a celebration gala starring Michael Bolton and the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra. The Phil officially opened its doors Nov. 3, 1989, with what was then called the Naples/Marco Philharmonic performing Stravinsky, Wagner, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. Full Story
Demon barber takes a slice out of Mann Hall
'Sweeney Todd' opens Tuesday, Jan. 27
Experience, live on stage, the musical that inspired the Tim Burton and Johnny Depp movie. "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" opens at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Tuesday, Jan. 27, and runs through Feb. 1. Full Story
Bonita Bay Group holding showcase of homes
Bonita Bay Group is offering the Southwest Floridians the opportunity to tour more than 60 model homes behind the gates of four private, master planned communities during its Showcase of Homes. The exclusive two-day event will be held Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30 and 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free by registering at www.BBGShowcase.com. Full Story
Developer opens new model center at Paseo
Stock Development grand opening event begins Friday, Jan. 23
Stock Development is hosting a Grand Opening Weekend for the debut of its new furnished model center at Paseo, the 2008 Community of the Year. Nine new furnished flats and townhome models and four new casita models are open, said Claudine Léger-Wetzel, vice president of sales and marketing for Stock Development,. Full Story
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