a new hospital opens...
... an evolving health system struggles
IN A MOMENT OF MEDICAL choreography worthy of Balanchine, hospital officials are about to shift 200 critically ill patients into the future of medical care, moving them 4.6 miles across Fort Myers to the new, $285 million Gulf Coast Medical Center. Full Story
Donations mirror economy at Naples Wine Festival
Event raises $5 million for kids, down from $14 million last year
F. Scott Fitzgerald got it wrong. The very rich, it seems, aren't that different from you and me. When times are tough, even those possessing extraordinary wealth spend less, although let's be honest and admit that spending less is something of a relative term. Full Story
PACE Center for Girls celebrates second anniversary in Lee
The PACE Center for Girls in Lee County is celebrating its second anniversary of helping troubled young girls reclaim their lives and start on the path toward brighter futures. More than 152 girls, ages 12 to 18 years old, have been helped by the Lee County PACE Center since the program opened its doors in February 2007. Full Story
Cruises no longer primarily for the elite
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There was time, propagated by movies showing wealthy travelers in sumptuous staterooms, when it appeared that cruises were principally the province of the financially elite. Many people still feel that way. Full Story
Chefs named for SWF Wine & Food Fest
Food Network's Keegan Gerhard highlights charity event
The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest has announced its lineup of restaurants and chefs participating in the upcoming weekend event to be held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27 and 28. The chefs will join 16 wineries and wine distributors in the event, which features Chef Vintner dinners at select homes on Friday evening, Feb. Full Story
Sanibel Conservation Forum rescheduled to March 4
The annual Conservation Forum at BIG ARTS, originally scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 4, due to conflicts with Sanibel election programs. Full Story
WGCU-TV giving viewers more time to get ready for DTV
WGCU TV is delaying the shutdown of its analog transmitter to coincide with the new June 12, digital television transition date. Full Story
Free tax prep service offered
Consumer Credit Counseling Service and the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades have launched free tax preparation services for hard-working people and their families. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provides free and confidential filing of tax returns by IRS certified volunteers starting in February 2009. Full Story
Norman Love earns award from Fine Chocolate Industry
The Fine Chocolate Industry Association recently recognized Norman Love of Norman Love Confections with the Innovation in Fine Chocolate Presentation Award during the organization's Recognition of Excellence Award ceremony held in San Francisco. Full Story
Umpire training school in Southwest Florida
Strike Zone Umpire Training School, the only one of its kind on Florida's Gulf Coast, teaches the basics, including rules and regulations through advanced plate and field mechanics. The training school includes levels of competency: Little League, National Federation High School and NCAA Rules. Men and women 17 years old and up are accepted. Full Story
Pet Valentine photos at animal shelter
Who's your Valentine? If you're a pet owner, it's sure to be a special dog or cat. Why not have his or her photo taken with a festive Valentine theme? Full Story
Spay Day USA set for Feb. 24
Lee County Animal Services encourages all pet owners to observe Spay Day USA on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The annual campaign of The Humane Society of the United States is held each year to inspire people to save animal lives by spaying or neutering their pets. Full Story
Cape holding burrowing owl festival
Celebrate the official city bird and Cape Coral's natural resource treasures at the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife seventh annual Owl Festival Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cape Coral claims Florida's largest population of the burrowing owl, a species of special concern. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. Looking For Lincoln - Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 9 p.m. Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. sheds scholarly light on the complex life, legend and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, America's 16th president, from Illinois to Gettysburg to Washington, D.C. Full Story
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