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If you can't find it here in a Cleveland Avenue roadhouse, you can't find it anywhere
MAYBE IT'S JUST A PARADOX, NOT A contradiction. But whatever it is, the statistics and the street evidence don't jibe. Florida's unemployment rate in June stood at 11 percent, the worst in 34 years. Full Story
Maintaining beaches comes at a price
Preserving is a way of life for the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association
It would take a legion of poets to accurately capture the beauty of Lee County's 590 miles of shoreline, including 50 miles of white sand beaches. But their importance to the area's economy was stated simply by Fort Myers Beach resident Stephen Light. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Farm-related toys pique collectors
Now that vegetable gardens are in the news — there's one at the White House and cities are encouraging residents to plant them on vacant lots — collectors are looking at farm-related toys with more interest. Toy manufacturers made cast-iron farm toys in the early 1900s, lithographed tin toys by the 1930s and, after World War II, aluminum and plastic toys. Full Story
AT THE EDISON & FORD WINTER ESTATES
Estates mark Henry Ford's birthday with free programs
The Edison & Ford Winter Estates will celebrate the 146th birthday of Henry Ford and the completion of the restoration of the Ford Estates at The Mangoes, the winter home of Henry and Clara Ford, at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30. Admission to the event is free. Full Story
Children's Advocacy Center capital campaign tops $2 mil
The Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida has passed the $2 million mark in its ongoing Honor Thy Children capital campaign with help of the Lee County Capital Project Funding Program. The Lee County Commission voted 3-2 to award CAC $337,475 for building renovations on June 16. Full Story
A call to bikers: Harley-Davidson strives for record parade July 26
Harley-Davidson/Buell of Fort Myers is calling all local riders to be a part of history as they attempt to break the current Guinness Book world record for the largest Harley parade on Sunday, July 26. Participants will gather at Harley- Davidson/Buell of Fort Myers, located at 2160 Colonial Blvd., at 9 a.m. for coffee and breakfast. Full Story
Tarpon Point Marina marks National Marina Day Aug. 8
As part of a nationwide observance, Tarpon Point Marina will celebrate the seventh annual National Marina Day on Saturday, Aug. 8. "National Marina Day is an annual celebration of the important role marinas play in waterfront communities all across America," said Dennis Raney, harbormaster. Full Story
Latisse eyelash enhancement presentation to be held July 28
Latisse, a newly released product originally designed to treat glaucoma, has recently been approved by the Federal Drug Administration for cosmetic use through prescription. Fort Myers plastic surgeon Drew Kreegel, M.D., will host a special presentation "Lush Lashes and Other Eye-Opening Procedures to Restore a Youthful Appearance," on Tuesday, July 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Full Story
Driver's license services now available at tax office
The Lee County Tax Collector now offers driver's license services at its South Fort Myers office, located at 15680 Pine Ridge Road. Customer service representatives will be able to assist with all driver's license and identification card services except hazmat endorsement and driving exams. Full Story
Book fair scheduled to raise $ for Adopt-A-Student
The Multicultural Centre of S.W. Florida will hold a fundraising book fair at Barnes & Noble in Fort Myers. The community is invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun with bilingual storytime readings by local celebrities, amazing giveaways and live entertainment. Festivities take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25. Full Story
Protecting your home and car from burglars
With summer comes an increase in home and car burglaries, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office. These thieves often get in through open and unlocked windows, doors and garage doors. Home Protection Tips: . Keep doors, including the garage door, locked at all times - even when you are home or working in the yard. Full Story
Volunteers needed to make interview calls
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Inc. is seeking volunteers to help complete short 20-minute phone interviews of applicants who want to become volunteers for the organization. Phone interviews can be made any time and place that is convenient for the interviewer. Some training is required and will be provided by the organization. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 8 p.m., Time Team America New Philadelphia, Ill. The team digs for the remains of the first American town founded by freed slaves, now covered by a farmer's field. Specifically, they are searching for the remains of the schoolhouse where New Philadelphia's black children learned to read and write in freedom. Full Story
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