Charley's first stop: North Captiva
How 27 in a small island community survived Aug. 13, 2004
AL CAPONE WAS ONCE A GLEAM IN HIS mother's eye. And the Big Bad Wolf was surely an innocent pup at one time. Hurricane Charley is no different. "A tropical wave emerged from western Africa on Aug. 4," begins the National Weather Service's report benignly enough. Full Story
Woman contracts Lyme disease on Sanibel
One local woman is crusading to let people know there is Lyme disease in Southwest Florida, despite the fact the Lee County Health Department is not overly concerned. Marcia Kimball, a Sanibel resident and business owner, was diagnosed with Lyme disease on May 27. Full Story
Air Berlin - Flying Direct
Happy birthday, Air Berlin! Fifteen years into an experiment of sorts, a direct intercontinental flight to Southwest Florida International Airport, what started out as a curious match between Germany's second-largest airline and a medium hub airport is a success. Full Story
'Tween Waters launches interactive Web site
'Tween Waters Inn Island Resort has launched a new Web site (www.tweenwaters. com) dedicated to enhancing the visitor's trip experience to Captiva Island. The new site maintains current information as well as new and expanded content, however boasts a more interactive Web 2. Full Story
AUCTION ART
Going once, going twice: The Arts for ACT Masquerade auction showcases Rauschenberg, other top local artists
A BUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT'S 21ST annual fundraiser will once again be a highlight of the summer season and an art lover's fantasy. The Arts for ACT Masquerade of the Arts is set for Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. Full Story
New musical comedy 'Married Alive' hits Broadway Palm Stage
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre begins its 17th season with the funny, yet touching, musical comedy "Married Alive," playing Aug. 13 through Sept. 26. This wacky new musical takes a peek at two couples as they experience life from Niagara to Viagra. Full Story
Bringing homes up to speed in a tech-savvy world
Bill and Caryn Schuman requested one thing for their residence in Bay Colony. Sure, they were sold on 18th floor views of the rolling green of Pelican Bay Golf Course to the east and calm waters along the Gulf of Mexico to the west. The 3,500-square-foot-condo was dreamy and spacious. Full Story
Builders Care to help unemployed volunteers
Since 2005, construction volunteers have helped the Lee Building Industry Association Builders Care program provide free home repair services to economically disadvantaged residents in Lee County. Full Story
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