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
New program to help Lee's uninsured get medical care
A year after Lee We Care stopped offering specialist services to lowincome patients, a new program is being rolled out to meet the community needs. Full Story
Wear purple and help the fight against cancer
The American Cancer Society invites area residents to dress and decorate in purple for Purple Palooza, an event to fight cancer, on Friday, Jan. 30. Purple Palooza is the the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life awareness day, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., hosted by the Oasis condominiums in downtown fort Myers. Full Story
Cattle Barons' Ball charity gala set for this Saturday
The Lee County American Cancer Society 2009 Cattle Barons' Ball will include a number of special events thanks to the support of area businesses, announced event chair Theresa Himschoot-Mitchell. The sixth annual fundraising event will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the ACI hangar at Page Field. A limited number of tickets are still available. Full Story
Earth Charter scholars to speak in Southwest Florida
Steven C. Rockefeller among featured guests
As part of its fifth anniversary celebration, the Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education at Florida Gulf Coast University will host two Rachel Carson Distinguished Panel Lectures on Friday, Feb. 20, on the campus of FGCU and on Sanibel Island. Full Story
The BBC's 'World Have Your Say' to air from Southwest Florida
Groundbreaking worldwide radio show hosted by WGCU
For the first time in the history of the BBC's "World Have Your Say," the groundbreaking radio show will broadcast live from Florida on Jan. 22 and 23. Hosted by WGCU Public Media, "World Have Your Say" will broadcast before a live audience from the WGCU studios on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University on Friday, Jan. 23. Full Story
Royal Shell donates $25,000 to PURRE
Royal Shell Preferred Properties, Inc. announced it will donate $25,000 to People United to Restore our Rivers and Estuaries (the PURRE Water Coalition) this year. Donald R. Full Story
Peliska to Speak at Fort Myers Founders event
Dr. James Peliska, Ave Maria University professor of chemistry and biology, will speak on the topic "Stem Cells, Cloning and the Dignity of the Human Person," Jan. 28 at a Fort Myers Founders event at St. Raphael Parish in Lehigh Acres. Full Story
New veterans center open in Fort Myers
The Department of Veterans Affairs has opened the new Fort Myers Veterans Center at 4110 Center Pointe Dr., Suite 204, in Fort Myers. The new veterans center services are available at no cost to veterans who experiences combat during any war era. Full Story
United Way needs volunteers for income tax prep program
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades and Consumer Credit Counseling Services are looking for volunteers to help expand the Volunteer Income Tax Preparation program in the community. VITA is the national free income tax assistance program for low- to moderate-income families and individuals. Full Story
New Gulf Coast Medical Center nears opening
Go behind-the-scenes at the new Gulf Coast Medical Center at a community open house on Saturday, Feb. 14. See the latest technology in the operating rooms, as well as patient rooms. The event will also feature special musical guests, refreshments and children's activities. Full Story
Edison State College sets enrollment record
Enrollment at Edison State College is up 14 percent over spring 2008, a new record, school official said. As of Jan. 5, 12,711 students had enrolled at campuses in Lee (7,358), Collier (2,265), Charlotte (1,735), Hendry/Glades (383) and online (970). Full Story
Yappy Yard Sale to benefit Animal Care Trust Fund
The Lee County Animal Care Trust Fund will hold its first Yappy Yard Sale Saturday, Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. until noon at Lee County Animal Services shelter, 5600 Banner Dr., Fort Myers, next to the Lee County Sheriff's office off Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Full Story
FGCU's Renaissance Academy offering classes at Paseo
Florida Gulf Coast University's Renaissance Academy will be offering a winter class schedule at Paseo, a masterplanned community of multi-family and single-family homes being developed by Stock Development. The five weeks of classes will be held each Tuesday from 2-3:30 p.m. from Feb. 10 through March 10. Fees are $35 per class for the public and $20 for Paseo residents. Full Story
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