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REVELATIONS ABOUT THE TRAVELING PARADE AT RSW
Things have really changed. Airports aren't as bad as they once were Full Story
New Rush library the heart of arts, culture at Edison State
A $7 million renovation of the 40-year old library at Edison State College "unveiled this beautiful building underneath," said Lee County Campus President Dr. Robert Jones, and made it an accessible, modern resource for teachers, students and the public. Full Story
America's driving less
Decline tops 112 billion miles in past 13 months
America's trend of declining driving started its second year with a loss of 12.9 billion vehicle-miles traveled, or 5.3 percent less, in November 2008 compared to the same month a year earlier. It is the largest such decline of any November since monthly data estimates began in 1971. Full Story
Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sing set for Feb. 3
This year's event will include three performances
Celebrate the Edison Festival of Light and help feed the hungry by attending "Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sing" Tues., Feb. 3, at The First Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers. It's the 20th year of the hymn sing that has attracted larger audiences each year. More than 4,000 people attended last year when two performances accommodated the standing room only crowd. Full Story
Puppy Bowl V offers alternatives for non-football fans
If watching the Sunday's big football game isn't your thing, there's an alternative: Animal Planet's fifth annual Puppy Bowl. The unique show will air at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, on Animal Planet. Full Story
Red tide film premiers Feb. 9
Be part of the local premiere of the new film "Red Tide Refrain," sponsored by the Bonita Springs/Fort Myers Beach chapter of Solutions To Avoid Red Tide (START) on Monday, Feb. 9, at the DiamondHead Beach Resort. This 20-minute film, presented in high definition, is part of an evening community educational workshop and fundraiser. Full Story
Digging out of holiday debt
Tips for a financially healthy 2009
The holidays are over and the decorations are put away for another year, but for many consumers the reality of overspending for the holidays is just beginning to set in. The joy of giving has been replaced by the anxiety of knowing that it could take all of this year, or even longer, to pay for your holiday purchases. Full Story
Farmers Market grows with addition of new vendors
The Fort Myers Farmers Market, located underneath the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Centennial Park, is growing with the addition of several new vendors. The market, open every Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., now features 16 vendors offering an assortment of goods. Full Story
Silver Oaks Cellars named signature vintner for SWF Wine & Food Fest
The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest has named Silver Oak Cellars of California as the Signature Vintner for the 2009 Wine & Food Fest Chef Vintner dinners and Grand Tasting, Feb. 27 and 28. "Silver Oak Cellars has been making extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon for over 35 years," said Dr. Steve Machiz, Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest chairman. Full Story
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