DUI
DUI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS GET THEM ALL
A 19-YEAR-OLD WOMAN DRIVING OVER THE bridge from Fort Myers Beach made it close to the bend on San Carlos Boulevard where flowers still memorialize the spot Jesus Martinez, 6, and his brother Jordy, 1, were killed last year by a drunk driver. Full Story
Identity theft growing in Lee County
It isn't only the rich like Bernie Madoff who are scamming from hardworking, trusting Americans — small-time thieves are getting their share too, through identity theft. Identity theft complaints in Lee County shot up more than 16. Full Story
When small businesses need a helping hand
FGCU's Small Business Development Center offers guidance, loans expertise
After Jim Wilson bought the Downtown Health Club in Fort Myers with his wife, Cindy, they found themselves stuck with aging cardio equipment, not enough space for new members and no money left to expand. In 2006, after the housing bubble burst, Mr. Wilson said, "I could see the writing on the wall. Full Story
Bank of Florida pulls TARP-fund application
Naples-based Bank of Florida Corp. a $1.5 billion-asset multi-bank holding company said that it is withdrawing its application for TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program) funding. "TARP has evolved and changed significantly since we submitted our application in late 2008," said Michael L. McMullan, president and CEO. Full Story
Black Maria Film Festival
COMES TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
A matzo ball eating contest. Davy Crockett in outer space. An elderly butcher in his 90s, still working in New York's Little Italy. A Polar bears in their natural habitat, parents cavorting with cubs. Full Story
Estero show features top artists, live entertainment
The third bi-annual Estero Fine Art Show on April 4 and 5 brings juried artists from around the country and Canada to sell their art works at Miromar Outlets. The event happens on the southeast side of the mall, near the intersection of Corkscrew and Ben Hill Griffin roads. Full Story
Condo named Florida Community of the Year
Pointe Royale singled out for excellence
Pointe Royale, a Fort Myers condominium community, won three of the 2009 Florida Communities of Excellence Awards and was named "Florida Community of the Year. Full Story
Paul Homes announces plans for new model
"There's a lot of pent up demand in this marketplace," says Gary Paul, president of Paul Homes. "We're seeing it every day in our sales center, and as a result, we've decided that now is the perfect time to take action. So we are very excited to be talking about our new model, The Majestic. Full Story
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