BEYOND CREEPY
Diving into the minds of sexual predators, serial killers and psychopaths
THEY ARE THE MONSTERS of modern mythology Full Story
Thousands of purple martins roost downtown each summer
Greg Biolchini stood watching the orange sky over Hendry Street and Main Street in downtown Fort Myers fill blizzard like with birds. Thousands of purple martins, a type of swallow, swirled down "like a tornado" and dropped "like raisins" into a one-block row of mahogany trees. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Art inspired pre-World War I French pottery
The mark "Haviland Limoges" means fine porcelain to most collectors, but in the 1870s Charles Haviland wanted to expand his company's offerings. He traveled from Limoges, France, to Paris looking for new ideas and hired Felix Bracquemond to head a new operation in Auteuil, France. Full Story
Agencies strive to put the brakes on distracted driving
The Florida Highway Patrol will partner next week with Stay Alive… Just Drive!, a safe-driving program based in Lee County, to promote safe driving practices, with a primary focus on eliminating distractions. "When a driver takes the wheel, his/ her primary responsibility is to operate the vehicle safely," said FHP Director Col. John Czernis. Full Story
Local businesses, volunteers needed to prepare hot meals
The mission of the Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Florida is to provide families of seriously ill children a place to stay while their children are in the hospital. It is a "home-away-fromhome" that will enable them to remain together and function as a family in an environment of love, strength and support. Full Story
American Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers
Lack of transportation is one of the biggest challenges many cancer patients face, and the American Cancer Society needs more volunteers willing to help patients get to treatment. Many patients need daily or weekly cancer care, and some patients don't have a car or are too sick to drive. That's where American Cancer Society volunteers come in. Full Story
Support group available for adult children of Alzheimer's patients
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. Suite 101, Fort Myers. Interested caregivers can attend on Tuesday, Aug. 4, or Thursday, Aug. 13, at 6:15 p.m. Full Story
Safety program for Alzheimer's
The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center offers a Safety Program for Alzheimer's caregivers in Lee County. The program was created to provide caregivers with tools to implement an emergency plan to prevent crises. Each Safety Program packet includes an emergency plan kit and an identification bracelet for the memory impaired person. Full Story
Backpack Event nears
Despite a slow economy and difficult year of fundraising and obstacles, the Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida is hosting its 10th annual Back-To- School Festival & School Supply Giveaway, more commonly known as The BIG Backpack Event, on Sunday, Aug. 2. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harborside Event Center. Full Story
Volunteer tutors needed at PACE
Got a few spare hours to help an underprivileged girl learn to read or do math this summer? The PACE Center for Girls in Lee County is looking for volunteers to serve as tutors and help with serving lunch at The PACE Center on Schoolhouse Road in Fort Myers. Full Story
Lobster seasons under way
Recreational and commercial harvest seasons for spiny lobster in Florida are opening this week. The special two-day spiny lobster sport season comes first, July 29-30 this year, followed by the regular lobster season Aug. 6 through March 31. Full Story
Robb & Stucky Interiors offers August seminars
Refresh your home's décor with tips from the professional interior design team at Robb & Stucky Interiors. Designers host a variety of complimentary seminars throughout the month covering design techniques, introductions to the latest trends and provide guidelines for home accessorizing. Full Story
Free training in medical office skills
Lee Countians working at dead-end jobs or those who would like to increase their pay and chances for opportunity may want to take advantage of cost-free job training in medical office skills. The seven-month, no-cost job-training program starts Oct. 13 and the class will graduate in May 2010. Telephone interviews will be accepted now through Oct. 9. Full Story
Free seminars at the IDC in August
The public is invited to attend the next in a series of free, informative events and seminars presented by the International Design Center. Saturday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m. Full Story
Cataracts third-leading cause of blindness in U.S.
August is Cataract Awareness Month
Studies suggest that everyone who lives long enough will get cataracts, although there may be some reduced risk for individuals who eat properly, avoid sun exposure and do not smoke. A cataract is not a disease but an aging process similar to graying hair. As the eye ages, the normal lens inside the eye becomes cloudy. Full Story
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