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February 18, 2009

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Public Defense In Jeopardy
Lawmakers' cuts could mean some criminals get off scot-free

The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial and that means having an attorney. But there may not be enough money in state coffers to provide adequate representation for the poor. Full Story

Teaching the ancient art of magic

Terry Harris knows how to capture a child's attention and imagination without the use of video games or high-tech wizardry. One could call it magic. Mr. Harris does. After all, he is Terry "The Trickster" Harris, a member of the Society of American Magicians (founded by Harry Houdini in 1906). Full Story

Simply Irresistible glamour event Feb 26

Women desiring to look their very best in 2009 are invited from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 26 to the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs. Full Story

Some cruises can exceed expectations
TRAVEL

Florida cruises — Part II All cruise ships — like vacation resorts — are not created equal. And cruise ships, essentially, are floating vacation resorts. During the past couple of years, I've experienced the differences: One, on a cruise to the Panama Canal and another, to the eastern Caribbean. Full Story

Rauschenberg prints, trips headline upcoming Wine & Food Fest auction

Three rare Robert Rauschenberg prints, exquisite experiences, to-die-for trips and wine packages top the list of items up for bid in the 2009 Southwest Florida Wine and Food Fest Grand Tasting and Auction on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club. Full Story

Chico's Charities sponsoring Grande Dames Tea March 10

The Lee PACE Center for Girls announces that Chico's Charities has signed on as the title sponsor of the Grande Dames Tea honoring three of the community's most revered women. Full Story

Environmental center hosts pair of Rachel Carson panel lectures

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

DJ Quest fights HIV/AIDS with fund-raiser birthday bash

DJ Quest of 105.5 THE BEAT will host his sixth annual birthday bash: "Celebrating for a Cause" on Friday, March 6. Proceeds will benefit The Bob Rauschenberg Center for Living. DJ Quest was inspired to assist the county's primary treatment center for HIV/AIDS after learning that many who have the virus have no health insurance. Full Story

Cypress Lake student wins scholarship for print ad

Cypress Lake High School senior media arts major Dylan Jones won first place in a Florida regional print ad competition, and then went on to win the grand prize for the state with her take on the Florida KidCare health insurance promotion. Ms. Jones won a $5,000 college scholarship and earned $3,000 for the Media Arts Department. Full Story

Shell Point community awarded multiple CRF-CCAC accreditation designations

CARF-CCAC, the national non-profit accrediting body for continuing-care retirement communities, announced that the accreditation for Shell Point Retirement Community has been renewed for another fiveyear term, and that Shell Point has been certified as a Person-Centered Care Community with additional designations. Full Story

SWFAS to open new $9 million center
Public open house set for Feb. 26

Dedication of the first new detoxification center to be built in Lee County in more than 50 years is set for Thursday, Feb. 26, when Southwest Florida Addiction Services officially opens the doors of its new 40-bed Detoxification and Outpatient Treatment Center. Full Story

United Way needs help to reach fundraising goal

With only a few weeks left in the 2008-2009 United Way campaign, volunteers and staff are striving to reach the $8 million goal. Area companies, communities and individuals have pledged $7.4 million to date, putting the campaign at 93 percent of goal. Full Story

USPS mailing services prices change May 11

The governors of the U.S. Postal Service have approved new prices for mailing services, including a 2-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail stamp to 44 cents. The new prices will go into effect Monday, May 11. Rising costs make the price adjustments necessary Full Story

Historian lectures at Beth Tikvah

Historian Gerald Ziedenberg will continue with the second and third lectures in his three-part series at Beth Tikvah of Naples. Mr. Ziedenberg, who retired after a successful career in retail pharmacy, later studied at the University of Toronto, becoming a specialist in Modern European and American History. Full Story

Family fun event showcases best of Lovers Key State Park Feb. 28

The group Friends of Lovers Key is planning a new family-friendly, fun-filled event at Lovers Key State Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. "Insight to the Islands" is a chance for visitors to experience all of the adventurous opportunities that Lovers Key has to offer. Full Story

Zonta Club marks 35 years of service to the community

The Zonta Club of Fort Myers is celebrating 35 years of service to the community. Many local organizations have benefited from the club's efforts over the years. FGCU, Women's Resource Center, Ruth Cooper Center, Habitat for Humanity, Mary's House of Hope, Our Mother's Home, and Phoenix Trauma Center are just some of its recipients. Full Story