IMMOKALEE:
where fact and legend collide
THE DIMINUTIVE mocha-complected woman with hair blacker than melted midnight stands in the harsh glare of an unshaded 100-watt light bulb and explains to Cpl. Esteban Rodriguez of the Collier County Sheriff's Office how someone has entered her home, found her purse and stolen $1,000 Full Story
So you think you know everything you need to know about honeybees?
We all know what a honeybee is — or do we? "Honeybee" is the common name for several species of social bees that make honey. They have six legs, four wings and compound eyes. Most are yellow and black, and some have striped abdomens. They're cold-blooded and regulate their body temperature by huddling together or by beating their wings up to 180 beats per second. Full Story
Notice to Lee County Utilities customers
Lee County Utilities will be temporarily converting its disinfectant process from chloramines to free chlorine residual through May 29. This is a routine measure that is common for water utilities using chloramines as its primary disinfectant. Full Story
Bonita Springs utilities changing tap water treatment during May
Bonita Springs Utilities customers may notice a slightly different smell or taste in their tap water, but the change is temporary and harmless. Each May, BSU changes its water-treatment process as a routine, preventative-maintenance measure. Full Story
Lee County fertilizer use regulation takes effect May 13
Lee County has launched a public awareness campaign called "Fertilize Smart, Do Your Part" to spread the word out about its new regulation on fertilizer use in the county, which takes effect May 13. The regulation applies to anyone who uses fertilizer and governs the content, amount and methods that can be used. Full Story
A politically correct muscle car? Meet the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Never let 'em tell you they can't bring a dinosaur back to life. And anybody who says you can't go back in time — well, he never climbed behind the wheel of a black-as-obsidian 2010 Camaro LT, Chevrolet's big, beautiful, brawny new baby (it missed the intended class of 2009), shimmering in the morning sun like the offspring of Sex and Science. Full Story
Federal agency pulls plug on coastal protection funds
The Fort Myers-based American Shore and Beach Preservation Association has learned the White House's Office of Management and Budget pulled funding for the periodic beach nourishment projects from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus list prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The package contained $4.6 billion for all types of Corps projects. Full Story
Additional volunteers needed for carriers' May 9 food drive
Additional volunteers are needed to assist in the Saturday, May 9, National Letter Carriers 17th annual food drive. The volunteers will assist Harry Chapin Food Bank supervisors on post office loading docks in unloading mail carrier vehicles and completing a presort of the donated food. Full Story
FGCU's Clinical Laboratory Science Program is accredited
Florida Gulf Coast University College of Health Professions announced its Clinical Laboratory Science program was recently awarded accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The Board of Directors' award is based on the initial accreditation review process that included a site visit of the program in November 2008. Full Story
EDISON STATE COLLEGE
College offers new round of Continuing Education classes
Edison State College is offering new Continuing Education classes to fit a variety of professional needs. Obtain information and registration form at http://www.edison.edu/lee/ce/, e-mail celee@edison.edu, or call 489- 9235. Visit www.edison.edu/lee/ce for a complete listing of classes. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Vintage flower-decorated dishes are back
It's spring and the flowers are blooming. The fashion magazines say that overallflower prints are the thing to wear this year. So why not "dress" your table in vintage flower-decorated dishes? From the 1920s to the late 1950s, chintz pattern dishes were the rage. Manufacturers made overall patterns featuring flowers of many colors. Full Story
Lee Emergency Dispatch earns world distinction
Lee County's Emergency Dispatch Center recently became the 126th accredited "Center of Excellence" in the world. It received the certification by the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch after completing a six-month audit of its 911 operators. It is one of 77 in the US and 12 in Florida currently accredited. Full Story
Cape Harbour farmers' market reopens
Succulent fruits, garden-fresh vegetables, seafood delights and homemade breads and desserts are just some of the mouthwatering treats that will be offered at this season's Farmers Market on The Marina Promenade at Cape Harbor beginning Saturday, May 23. The market will be held from 8 a.m. until noon and continue every Saturday through Oct. 10. Full Story
Southwest Florida College named training provider
Federal stimulus funds reduce cost of education for qualified applicants
Finding a job often means learning new skills, and mastering those skills often means a trip back to school, where advanced education and professional development can be costly. Some of that expense can be defrayed with student loans - and now with additional help from federal economicstimulus funds. Full Story
State-of-the-art ambulance arrives at The Children's Hospital of SW Florida
The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida's new state-of-the-art ambulance is now on Lee and Collier County roadways. Full Story
Regional Cancer Center offers free workshops
Beginning in May, the Regional Cancer Center will offer free monthly workshops that are designed to educate patients and their loved ones about specific cancer diagnoses, treatments and symptom management. Full Story
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