BIPOLAR HOUSING
What the pros say about our roller coaster real estate market
If Lee County were human, it would be diagnosed as bipolar, in this case an economic malady caused by a deranged real estate market. The condition has also reared its ugly head in its closest Sunshine State sibling, Collier County, not to mention many other places. Full Story
Habitat for Humanity at full speed
Lee group reaches national milestone with 1,000th home
The housing crisis has not slowed at least one home builder and financier: Habitat for Humanity of Lee County. The nonprofit, which aims to eliminate substandard housing, reaches a global milestone Saturday when volunteers put the finishing touches on its 1,000th home. Full Story
Fort Myers Rotary South turns 40
It was an inauspicious beginning 40 years ago for a group of new Rotarians in South Fort Myers. Their first official meeting was held in the ladies locker room of the old Fort Myers Country Club. "We were integrated with the females before they were even allowed to join," joked Paul Page, the only remaining active member of the organization's 21 original charter members. Full Story
Sarasota insurance and securities agent arrested for fraud
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Office of Financial Regulation Bureau of Financial Investigations announced the arrest of Scott Leon Johnson, 56, of Sarasota, on charges related to defrauding three elderly clients out of investment funds totaling $182,790. Mr. Full Story
a triple shot of Joe
... playwright Joe DiPietro has 3 shows in 1 season
The city of Fort Myers hasn't declared a Joe DiPietro Day, nor are they giving him a key to the city, but Joe DiPietro doesn't mind. He has something better: he just hit the theatrical trifecta. Three of his shows are being performed in town this season. In fact, if you plan it right, you can see all three within a two-week period in April. Full Story
Downtown walking tours reveal history, Renaissance and more
Following two years of intensive restoration efforts, a stroll or drive through downtown has become a pleasure. Buildings have re-emerged revealing their historic identities. The streets are beautifully paved, displaying the truly historic atmosphere that has remained hidden for many years. Full Story
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