CRAIGSLIST COUNUNDRUM
HOW MANY THINK ABOUT
IF CRAIGSLIST WERE A MIRROR, WHAT would we see in it? A lot, in Southwest Florida. Our predilections and eccentricities, our inanities and insanities perhaps, our everyday wants and needs, our insistent business or personal goals, our pragmatic solutions to daily problems, our hopes and dreams, our kindnesses, Full Story
Swashbuckling crew sets sail from FM Beach
Pirate ship offers family adventure trips
They steal. They kidnap. They plunder. They're in Fort Myers. While the real ones have stirred trouble and made headlines lately, the crew of Pieces of Eight, docked at Salty Sam's Marina on Fort Myers Beach, pirate every day and no one seems to mind. Full Story
Susan G. Komen grant recipients announced at Grandezza April 30
More than $900,000 to be allocated to nonprofit programs in 5-county area
The Southwest Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will announce the recipients of 10 grants to nonprofit organizations providing education, screening, treatment and support to the medically underserved in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties The grant award ceremony on Thursday, April 30, sponsored by Gibraltar Private, Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. Wednesday, April 29 Legacy of War - 10 p.m. Walter Cronkite explores key European locations, after covering the aftermath of World War II. . Thursday, April 30 Celtic Woman: The Greatest Journey - 8 p.m. Highlights of the musical ensemble's performances are intertwined with stunning images of Ireland. Full Story
Huckabee speaks at upcoming community prayer breakfast
Former Arkansas governor, presidential candidate and political commentator Mike Huckabee will be in Fort Myers Thursday, April 30, as the guest speaker at the Community Prayer Breakfast presented by the Community Prayer Breakfast Committee. Full Story
World Laughter Day celebration set
Join a worldwide celebration to promote joy, good health and world peace through laughter. This free celebration will run 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, May 3, at Lynn Hall Park's beach near the fishing pier. It's at 950 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, with certified Laughter Yoga instructors Meg Scott and Ellen Poage. Full Story
The day we hung Hitler: A G.I. remembers
We raced through Germany so quickly those last weeks of the war that I'd almost forgotten what town it was where we hung Hitler. Full Story
State of Our Schools Breakfast Is headlined by superintendent
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Inc. will have its 18th annual State of Our School Breakfast Friday, May 22. The event begins with registration and breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by the program at 7:30. It will be held at The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Wedding cake toppers became fashionable in the 1890s
At most American weddings, you can expect to see a wedding cake, usually covered in white frosting and often topped by bride and groom figures made of china, plastic, composition or even molded sugar. When dinner ends, the cake is cut and the bride and groom feed a slice to each other. Full Story
Fort Myers Dog Club holds spring show May 16-17
For more than 35 years, volunteers of the Greater Fort Myers Dog Club have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to promote the sport of showing purebred dogs. Their hard work will pay off this May, as exhibitors from throughout the southern United States will travel to Fort Myers for an official American Kennel Club event. Full Story
Stamp Out Hunger food drive May 9
The "Stamp Out Hunger" will be held on Saturday, May 9. The U.S. Postal Service is supporting the National Association of Letter Carriers food drive in Fort Myers and Cape Coral in cooperation with the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Full Story
May 2 Derby Extravaganza will aid Alzheimer's Resource Center
"Sweet Memories: A Derby Extravaganza," a gala event, will be held as a fundraiser to benefit the Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center. The gala event is set for Saturday, May 2, from 5:45 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Heritage Palm Golf & Country Club, 10420 Washingtonia Palm Way, Fort Myers. Full Story
Special Equestrians plans 2nd annual open house party
Special Equestrians invites the public to a day of food, fun, entertainment and celebration Saturday, May 2. Events, including an open house, ribbon cuttings and horse show, take place from 9 .m. to 2 pm. at Special Equestrians, 5121 Staley Road, off Orange River Boulevard. Full Story
Lee Memorial Health System receives highest rating from Commission on Cancer
The Commission on Cancer has designated Lee Memorial Health System as a Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program, the highest accreditation possible from the CoC for a non-teaching hospital. Full Story
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