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
Peace River Church peaceful at last
The Peace River Church of Christ in Punta Gorda was blown away by Hurricane Charley on Aug. 13, 2004. Last week, Bob Henry, one of three trustees of the church, spoke of its recovery. The few things that remained following that horrendous day were resurrected and revitalized at the hand of Mr. Henry, who is a carpenter. Full Story
Port Charlotte's Ace is back after Charley brings hard wear
What took them 25 years to build, Hurricane Charley destroyed in one afternoon, managers of Morton's Ace Hardware say. And a steady stream of customers encouraged them to rebuild. Five years ago, immediately following Hurricane Charley, a plywood sign boldly proclaimed, "We will be back!! Full Story
Seven words that sum up a hurricane experience
When Florida Weekly asked Southwest Floridians to summarize their hurricane experiences or sentiments — in seven words, no more and no less — we were flooded with responses. Full Story
Benefit aids PACE Center For Girls
Love that dress you wore to the last charity event but don't want to be seen in it at the next event? Then donate it to the PACE Center for Girls Lee County's "Love That Dress" charity fundraiser set for Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Embassy Suites in Estero. The event runs from 6-9 p.m. Full Story
County pet licensing program changes approved by BOCC
On Aug. 4, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners approved a revision to the county's pet licensing program. The revision is not an increase but changes the requirements to qualify for reduced license fees. All dogs, cats and ferrets now must be microchipped, in addition to the previous requirement of being sterilized, to receive the reduced license fee. Full Story
FGCU, Seminole Tribe historians collaborate in archeological field trip
Faculty and students in the anthropology program at Florida Gulf Coast University's Department Marine and Ecological Sciences and the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Tribal Historic Preservation Office joined forces over the summer in a collaborative educational and research program to offer an archaeological field school on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida Full Story
Home and garden show has tailgate theme this year
One sure indicator of autumn's arrival is the return of football. With great football everywhere in the state, residents have turned football parties and tailgating into an art form. Full Story
Fifth Third Bank, school foundation launch 'Back to School' supply drive
Fifth Third Bank, in partnership with The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, has announced a project to provide local school children with free backpacks and school supplies. From Aug. 14 through Sept. 4, Fifth Third Bank will collect donations of school supplies at its Lee County locations. The bank will provide individual backpacks for the supplies. Full Story
Needed: storage facilities for families facing foreclosure
The Lee County Homeless Coalition Inc. a not-for-profit organization, is seeking help for families who are facing foreclosure or eviction. Many families forced to leave their homes are in no financial position to care for many of their belongings. Full Story
Legion hosts Salute Our Troops Day
The Rabe O. Wilkison American Legion Post 38 invites the Southwest Florida community to join its Salute Our Troops Day during its 90th anniversary celebration, as it recognizes and honors the men and women in the military who have and are serving abroad. Full Story
Suncoast Schools credit union offers student lending program
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union announces a partnership with Credit Union Student Choice to provide turnkey private student lending services to its more than 480,000 members. Full Story
Informational meeting on tap at Shell Point
Southwest Floridians who would like to learn about resort-style retirement options and lifecare are invited to attend one of several informational meetings at Shell Point Retirement Community. One of Shell Point's experienced retirement counselors will explain the numerous benefits received when becoming a resident at Shell Point. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Studio paperweights are especially popular today
Paperweights are popular and often expensive collectibles. The first glass paperweights probably were made for an exhibition in Vienna in 1845. Within a few years, the French Saint- Louis glass factory, Clichy glassworks and Baccarat factory were making weights. A few years later, factories in England and Bohemia were also in the business. Full Story
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