Ashes to ashes
ashes In SW Florida, it's the way to go
A FTER BRUCE THALHEIMER DIED in 2006, his wife, Nancy Thalheimer, scattered some of her husband's ashes outside Breckenridge, Colo., near one of their favorite hiking trails. The rest are slated to be launched into space next year from Cape Canaveral. Full Story
Gun safety emphasized by local trauma doctors
With the recent shooting of a young child, surgeons from Lee Memorial Trauma Center want to remind parents about gun safety. Between April 2008 and April 2009, the trauma team has treated 16 gunshot injuries of children between the ages of 2 and 18. With school coming to a close for the summer break, children will be at home and going over to friends' homes. Full Story
Small businesses see conditions improving
Optimism index on the rise
Kathy Beller, owner of Beller's Salon in South Fort Myers, is keeping her chin up (and her hair perfect) in spite of a few final bangs and busts, coming from the economy in its recovery process. Besides hiring a new hair stylist recently, she kept her full staff available to do nails, massages, facials, Botox injections and permanent makeup. Full Story
Locals unite to sustain environment
Five women from Lee and Collier counties have gathered environmental, community and business leaders for a seminar to inspire positive changes that affect society, spiritually and the environment. Those in attendance will be encouraged to form groups that focus on creating active change in the community. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full Story
The many faces of Lisa MORGAN
I USED TO THINK LISA MORGAN was a great actress. But now I'm working on another theory. Maybe she's part chameleon. Or maybe she's one of those shape-shifters you see in science fiction films and TV shows Full Story
CLHS Arts Center takes honors in musical awards
Event showcases performances of Lee County high schoolers
The second annual Lee County High School Musical Awards were held May 18 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. The program is the brainchild of Scott Saxon, general manager of the hall. "Our purpose with this program," says Saxon, "is to celebrate and showcase the hard work and achievement of these talented students and their respective schools. Full Story
Lee BIA names Pinnacle Award winners
Stock Devlopment's Paseo named Community of the Year
The Lee Building Industry Association held its 19th annual Pinnacle & Remodelers Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, at the Paseo Village Center in Fort Myers. The awards program pays tribute to the Lee BIA members who have obtained an outstanding level of success and professionalism in the sales, marketing and remodeling of homes during the year 2008. Full Story
|
|
If you have any problems, questions, or comments regarding www.FloridaWeekly.com, please contact our Webmaster. For all other comments, please see our contact section to send feedback to Florida Weekly. Users of this site agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Copyright © 2007—2010 Florida Media Group LLC.
 Twitter |  Facebook |  RSS
|
|
