Putting the Squeeze on Snakes
Experts go after the growing and elusive python population
DAVID TETZLAFF IS A BOW HUNTER. He spends a lot of time way down south and east in the Big Cypress, watching, tracking, tracing and wondering. Arnie Sarlo is a cattleman. Full Story
When one man's word is enough to make an arrest
When a young man came to the Fort Myers Police Department in March and told authorities he was being harassed at gunpoint, his word and little else was considered enough probable cause to land four Fort Myers residents — three siblings and their friend — in jail. Full Story
Miracle Charity Golf Classic set to tee off
Slicers and hackers or those who are more than just weekend golfers are invited to play in Miracle Baseball's 10th annual Miracle Charity Golf Classic. The event, presented by Snead Cataract, takes place Sunday, Aug. 23, at Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers. The classic benefits the Storm Eye Institute. Full Story
Beasley's WWCN770 ESPN Radio is newest Gators Football channel
Beasley Broadcast of Southwest Florida announces that WWCN770 ESPN is the newest member of the Gator Football Network broadcasting the University of Florida Gators football games for the 2009 Season. Additional coverage will include a daily Gators Update to run during the "Miller and Moulton Show" and the "Gator Hotline," Thursday nights with Gators Head Coach Urban Meyer. Full Story
Lane closures on Alico Road
Seminole Gulf Railroad will be performing major rehabilitation of the railway crossing on Alico Road through Aug. 31. The roadway will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Motorists traveling between I-75 and U.S. Full Story
Hope creates 'Personal Treasures' for Hospice families
Memories can take special — and unusual — forms at Hope Hospice. At a family member's request, a patient's bowling shirt was transformed into a precious little teddy bear, which became a comforting companion. Favorite or memorable items of clothing are becoming what Hope calls Personal Treasures, thanks to their sewing volunteers. Full Story
National Marina Day offers free family fun
Three area marinas are offering events on National Marina Day, Saturday, Aug. 8. Legacy Harbour Marina, located at 2044 W. First St. next to Joe's Crab Shack, is celebrating from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities are free and open to the public. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5, 9 P.M. Levon Helm's Ramble at the Ryman For years, Levon Helm has hosted evenings of music at his home studio in Woodstock, New York, that have come to be known as "The Midnight Ramble." In 2008, Mr. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Old schoolmaster desks are still made today
Schoolteachers — or, as they were called in the early 19th century, schoolmasters — stood in front of the class at a special schoolmaster's desk. It was not used with a chair. The slanted desktop had a book ledge to hold a book so it could be easily read. Usually the top opened and the inside had cubbyholes and other storage space. Full Story
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