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
UF research suggests mockingbirds know who's who
The birds are watching. They know who you are. And they will attack. Nope, not Hitchcock. It's science. University of Florida biologists are reporting that mockingbirds recognize and remember people whom the birds perceive as threatening their nests. Full Story
Passport Fair takes place Saturday
On Saturday, May 30, the Page Field Post Office, 2655 N. Airport Road, Fort Myers, will again offer a passport fair for individuals needing an original or renewal passport. No appointments will be taken and individuals will be served on a first-come, first-served basis from noon until 3 p.m. Full Story
Goodwill expands in Bonita
New location provides jobs, more affordable shopping
While many businesses are downsizing because of the economy, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida just celebrated an expansion. The grand opening of Goodwill's new Springs Plaza store, located at 8951 Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs, took place May 22. That same day, Goodwill converted its existing Bonita Springs store into a Clearance Center. Full Story
Party with a Purpose to aid local ministry
Bacchus is hosting its May Party with a Purpose on Wednesday, May 27, from 6 to 8 p.m., to benefit Community Cooperative Ministries Inc. Each month, Bacchus Restaurant, located at the Bell Tower Shops in South Fort Myers, will be supporting a different local charity through its Party with a Purpose. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Metamorphic furniture was popular in the 1880s
Dual-purpose furniture is not a new idea. Many unusual pieces were made in the 19th century. Ever see a desk that became a bed? Or a chair that turned into a bathtub? Both were made in the 1880s. The best-known of the metamorphic pieces is probably a highchair that can become a child's chair and sometimes even a stroller. Full Story
Ft. Myers Toyota takes action against car theft
Ft. Myers Toyota has responded to the rise in vehicle thefts in Southwest Florida by partnering with Lo-Jack, the only stolenvehicle recovery system endorsed and activated solely by law enforcement. Lo Jack is a unique and extremely effective system with a 90 percent recovery rate - usually within 24 hours or less. Full Story
'Hog for Dogs' poker run to benefit humane society
Join Harley-Davidson/Buell of Fort Myers on Saturday, June 6, for a "Hog for Dogs" Poker Run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with all proceeds going to the Gulf Coast Humane Society. Registration will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and participants can purchase two hands for $20 with the last bike in at 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best and worst hand. Full Story
Mote hosts annual World Ocean Day Family Fest
Mote Aquarium is making a splash for sea life everywhere. The Sarasota facility is hosting the 2009 World Ocean Day Family Festival, a day of fun and education dedicated to Earth's oceans and the wondrous creatures living there. Full Story
'Ding' Days photo contest clicks in June 1
June 1 marks the opening of the annual "Ding" Darling Days Amateur Nature Photography Contest. The contest, sponsored by the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge and held in conjunction with "Ding" Days, Oct. Full Story
June workshop focuses on creating herbal beverages
Join Slow Food enthusiasts for the Art of Herbal Beverages with fellow Slow Food Southwest Florida member and Edison & Ford Winter Estates Horticulturist Debbie Hughes. The event is set for June 7 at 1 p.m. at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates Museum, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Full Story
Nerve receptors new target for treating brain disorders
Scientists are now targeting neuronal nicotinic receptors, found on nerve cells throughout the central nervous system, for treatment of a number of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Full Story
Hispanic Chamber gears up for 17th annual gala, scholarships
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold its 17th annual Gala and Scholarships Presentation on Friday, June 5, at Harborside Event Center from 6:30pm until midnight. The keynote speaker will be State Sen. Dave Aronberg. Making special remarks will be Fort Myers City Manager William Mitchell. Full Story
Second ACT Thrift store on the move
Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc., a nonprofit agency serving victims of domestic violence and their children and survivors of sexual assault since 1978 in Lee, Hendry and Glades counties, announces the relocation of its Second ACT Thrift Store. Full Story
Institute of Interior Design holds open house
The faculty and staff at the Institute of Interior Design welcome all those who are interested in the field of interior design to attend an open house on Thursday, June 4, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Full Story
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