THE VALUE OF WATER
what you see is not what you get, anymore
STAND ON THE LEE-COLLIER COUNTY LINE, POINT your nose upward, and levitate to a height of 50,000 feet. Full Story
Pay the fine, or do time
Some Florida counties are coming down hard on scofflaws who do not pay their fines
With budget shortfalls leaving Florida's judicial system cash strapped, some county courts are intensifying the pressure on people to pay fines and fees by using Draconian methods like putting debtors in jail. Lee and Collier county officials say they're not going that far.. Full Story
Continuing education classes include Spanish, Web design
EDISON STATE COLLEGE
Edison State College is offering the following Continuing Education Classes in April/May: . Wedding and Event Planning Certification Getting married someday? Or would you like to be part of a recession-proof industry and get paid well for doing what you love? Full Story
Bulb pots were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Spring means gardens again have bulbs in bloom. Crocuses, daffodils, tulips, narcissuses and other bulbs need weeks in cold weather to start to grow and flower. But even the warm Southern states now have bulbs blooming that were kept in a refrigerator for a time before they were planted. Full Story
Florida Rep raises awareness for autism with documentary screening
Florida Repertory Theatre announces a special screening of the HBO documentary "Autism: The Musical" on April 27, in conjunction with its 12-week course for children on the Autism Spectrum. The screening, held during Autism Awareness Month, is being held to raise awareness and funding for the Rep's new programming for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Full Story
Fundraiser draws on artists' imagination for Imaginarium
One-of-a-kind furniture with unique auction packages will be the focus of the fourth Cherish the Children Event and Auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Full Story
Guatemala's dangerous beauty
TRAVEL
In Antigua, once the capital of colonial Central America, cobblestones still pave the narrow streets. Cafés date to the 16th century and old stone fountains trickle in their interiors. Pale rose bushes cover the courtyard walls. In glass display cases, banana cream cakes vie for space with macadamia nut pie. Everywhere hangs the aroma of Guatemalan coffee. Full Story
Calusa Nature Center's Spring Fling will feature Jack Hanna
The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium welcomes Jack Hanna and his exotic animals to Harborside Event Center on Thursday, May 7, for Spring Fling 2009, its annual fundraising dinner. Mr. Hanna is director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Full Story
Environmental Education partner get district's 'Green Bus' rolling
Galloway Collision Center has taken a stand in protecting the environment by going "green." The center pitched in on a school district project boosting recycling and also changed its paint-finishing system to a more environmentally friendly one. Full Story
Spring sale set at The Promenade
Special sale prices and live entertainment are among the highlights of the Spring Sidewalk Sale to be held on Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, at The Promenade at Bonita Bay. The sale runs both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Merchants will offer great savings on top-quality merchandise. On Saturday, live entertainment will be provided from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Full Story
Wanderlust Auction offers values on travel, culinary and sporting packages
"Wanderlust With a Midas Touch" is the theme for this year's 20th annual Wanderlust Auction. The area's largest tourism industry fundraiser has amassed more than 75 live and silent auction items that will be up for bid at the April 16 dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa. Full Story
Slow Food coming attractions
Slow Food Southwest Florida has a number of events planned for the coming months. Others include the second annual Summer in a Glass cocktail competition (start working on those beverages), restaurantbased events and more. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. Wednesday, April 15 Great Performances at the Met - Lucia di Lammermoor - at 9 p.m. Anna Netrebko plays the fragile heroine of Donizetti's opera, presented as a Victorian ghost story. . Thursday, April 16 Mystery! Miss Marple: What Mrs. Full Story
Incandescent Evening slated to show off $2 million restoration
April at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates is highlighted with the unveiling of a $2 million restoration project as well as a variety of special programs for children and adults. Full Story
Miracle Baseball hosts event for 'miracle dog'
Miracle Baseball will host a "Got Well Party" for a special dog. Willow, a 1-year-old shepherd mix, came to Lee County Animal Services in late January with a devastating case of mange that had been neglected for many months. She made a miraculous recovery following a blood transfusion and proper treatment for her condition. Full Story
FGCU hosts second annual National Conference on Autism
Florida Gulf Coast University College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences sponsor "The Road to Best Practice in Autism," a conference for physicians, parents and educators, Saturday, April 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Student Union ballroom. The conference is free and open to the public. Full Story
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida announces Chairmen's Council
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida announced the members of its newly-formed Chairmen's Council. These past board of directors, all chairpersons, have recommitted to actively assist Junior Achievement to fulfill its mission of educating young people in Southwest Florida about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Full Story
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