THE RAW FACTS
Proponents say not cooking can do a body good
DEMI MOORE, WHOSE TAUT body and flawless skin belie her 47 years, proudly goes raw. So do Alicia Silverstone and Beyonce, Angela Bassett and Donna Karan. Famed Chicago chef Charlie Trotter has devoted a whole book to the subject. Full Story
Forged in steel, high-rise sculpture responds to its site
In an alternate universe immune to time and place, the city's new Albert Paley sculpture near downtown Fort Myers might have sat in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or graced a busy thoroughfare in the artist's hometown, Philadelphia, circa 1979, Full Story
All according to plan
FGCU business students write success into class projects
Recognizing that small businesses play a large role in Southwest Florida's economy, faculty at Florida Gulf Coast University find that creating synergy between business students and business owners in the community is beneficial to both. Full Story
Powersport Innovations debuts a high-tech motorcycle light
One of the motorcycle industry's latest inventions, an LED light strip that comes on whenever a bike's g-forces start to drop, was developed right here in Southwest Florida. It's designed to cut back on accidents in which cars or trucks collide with motorcycles when they didn't see them slowing down soon enough. Full Story
Hold the palm trees
Naples Museum of Art showcases 46 painters and photographers living, working in the Sunshine State
I F IT'S PALM TREES AND MANGROVES and pelicans you want, you might have to look elsewhere. The "Florida Contemporary" exhibit at the Naples Museum of Art has a few of the ubiquitous symbols of the Sunshine State, but the focus of the show is really on the artists, all of whom call Florida home for at least part of the year. Full Story
John Legend coming to Mann Hall
Tickets go on sale May 15
Multi-platinum recording artist John Legend announced a major tour that will sweep across the U.S. this summer beginning June 27 and running through Labor Day. Having just completed his most successful international tour, the six-time Grammy Award winner will perform at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Wednesday, July 8. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 15, at 10 a. Full Story
April existing home sales more than double last year
But median price still shrinking; It's $80,000 now
There were more than twice as many homes sold in Lee County in April compared to April last year, according to a report by the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach Inc. Last month, 1,406 existing singlefamily homes sold, compared to 684 in April 2008. Pending sales improved 60. Full Story
Cape Harbour has new financing offer for condos
Buyer can now get up to 100 percent financing
The dream of owning a home in one of Cape Coral's most prestigious areas, Cape Harbour, can now be made a reality. Full Story
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