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
On the road again: How to take a nearly free vacation
I love traveling for almost nothing. There's something about knowing I'm getting 10 times the value it costs me. I truly love that feeling. It's like the first blindfolded wine tasting I conducted in 1978, when we all discovered a $15 wine can taste as good as the stuff French wine snobs were selling for $95. What a joy. Full Story
BikeWalkLee to launch on May 15
BikeWalkLee: A Coalition Working to Complete the Streets in Lee County, will announce its launch on the steps of the Old Lee County Courthouse on Friday, May 15, as part of the national Biketo Work Day. Members and invited guests will hold a press conference at 8:15 a.m., followed by the group proceeding to the Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting at 9 a.m. Full Story
Fort Myers River District Bike Night season finale is May 16
The 2008-2009 season of Fort Myers River District Bike Nights wraps up Saturday, May 16. Musical entertainment will be provided by the band Matter of Faith, and approximately 40 street vendors and many downtown businesses will be open. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Full Story
Former governor, presidential candidate Huckabee SWFL address on WRXY TV
Former Arkansas governor, presidential candidate and political commentator Mike Huckabee spoke to more than 1,500 people at the annual Community Prayer Breakfast presented by the Community Prayer Breakfast Committee at Harborside Events Center April 30. Full Story
Useppa: War and peace on a small island
TRAVEL
When we signed up for the one-day cruise to Useppa, a small island in Southwest Florida's intracoastal inland waterway that intertwines with the Gulf of Mexico, all we knew was that it had stately vacation homes, a pristine beach, lovely walks and was once a vacation retreat for the Vanderbilts, Rothschilds, Rockefellers and luminaries such as Herbert Hoover, 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. Each month, Edison State begins a new round of courses. In most cases, students can quickly earn a certificate of completion; some are hired as soon as the course work is complete. Continuing education can take place in the classroom, online or as hands-on training. Full Story
Living Well Expo scheduled at Gulf Coast Village May 18
Area residents are invited to experience the healthy lifestyle available at Gulf Coast Village at the LivingWell Health Expo on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd. in Cape Coral. Full Story
'What's Up Wednesdays'
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods, IFAS, University of Florida and Lee County Department of Natural Resources is offering "Fertilize Smart, Do Your Part" introductory What's Up Wednesdays sessions educating homeowners how to reduce lawn and landscape fertilizers while maintaining a healthy lawn and garden throughout the summer. Full Story
Fort Myers organizations issue an invitation to 'Stomp the Violence'
Teen dancers are urged to "Stomp the Violence" on Friday, June 12. The event takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. at Billy Bowlegs Park, 951 Marsh Ave., near Lee Middle School. The competition is open to all teams in grades 6- 12. The winning team will be presented with a cash prize. There is no registration fee and applications are available online at www.yesworks.net . Full Story
Support group for children of Alzheimer's persons
A support group specifically for adults who have a parent with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder will meet at the Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center, 10051 McGregor Blvd., Ste. 101, Fort Myers. Interested caregivers can attend on Thursday, May 14, at 6:15 p.m. Full Story
Support group for families of long-term care facility residents meets at Dubin Center
A support group specifically for families of nursing home and assisted living facility residents will meet on May 19, at 10 a.m. at the Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center, 10051 McGregor Blvd., Ste. 101, Fort Myers. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Glass kitchen utensils and containers are popular items
Next time you go to a house or garage sale, be sure to look for glass kitchen utensils and containers from the 1930s to the 1960s. Full Story
Lee Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation celebrates 25th
The Lee Center for Wellness and Rehabilitation, located at 2070 Carrell Road, Fort Myers, is celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout the month of May with many activities that are open and free to the public. Full Story
Free events at the IDC in May
The public is invited to attend the next in a series of exciting and informative events and seminars presented by the International Design Center, free and open to the public. . Saturday, May 16, at 2 p.m. Full Story
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