eclectic collections
Knick knacks, treasures cherished by expert collectors throughout Southwest Florida
ASK ANY COLLECTOR AND HE'LL tell you: The world is full of curious and wonderful things, each object imbued with its own strange beauty: hood ornaments and hubcaps, neon signs, lace, doorknobs, belt buckles, matchbooks, cookie jars, skate keys, birdhouses. Full Story
Walk on the wild side at Octagon Sanctuary
Discarded lives find solace at Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Center in Punta Gorda. As the name suggests, abused, sick and neglected wildlife are sent to Octagon to be cared for, some for the first time in their lives. Once rehabilitated, the wild animals live out their days in the best environment possible. Full Story
WGCU to focus on health care issues in SW Florida
With Southwest Florida's double-digit unemployment, furloughs, layoffs and mandatory pay cuts, the debate over health care reform takes a backseat to the immediate need for local residents to have access to affordable health care. WGCU Public Media will focus on the realities of health care in Southwest Florida during a special week of broadcasts on WGCU TV and WGCU radio. Full Story
New regulation calls for limits on fertilizer use in Lee County
A new regulation on fertilizer use in Lee County sets limits on the amount and type of fertilizer you can use on your lawn and landscape. Of particular concern are the nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus, which contribute to harmful algae blooms in area waters. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Old costume jewelry is a top collectible
Costume jewelry is among the bestselling collectibles in the United States today. Much of the costume jewelry made in the mid-20th century is welldesigned and was created with materials that have lasted. Pieces usually are more durable and less expensive than modern costume jewelry. One of the well-known names in costume jewelry of the 1930s to the 1970s is Mazer. Full Story
Suncoast Credit Union named Philanthropist of the Year
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union was selected as Southwest Florida's 2009 Philanthropist of the Year in the Outstanding Large Business Category, an award presented by the Philanthropist Day Leadership Council. Full Story
CHARITY GOLF EVENTS
Golf tournament benefits Harry Chapin Food Bank It's not too late for golfers to register for an event benefiting the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Proceeds from the Blu Sushi golf tournament will go to the food bank's "Feeding the New Hungry" program. The golf outing is set for Sunday, Sept. 20, at The Club at the Renaissance, 12801 Renaissance Way, Fort Myers. Full Story
Agencies join hands to fight spread of AIDS
In a historic alliance, the Eleventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will collaborate with the Florida Department of Health's Bureau of HIV/AIDS and the Island Coast AIDS Network to fight the battle against the spread of HIV/AIDS. Full Story
Greyhound track reduces schedule during renovations
The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track has reduced its live racing schedule through Oct. 12 to three days a week in order to make renovations at the facility. The greyhound track will stage live racing performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with the Monday through Thursday period dark. Friday's live racing will start at 4:55 p.m. Full Story
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