TAKING ROOT
WHY TEACHING OUR KIDS TO PLANT LOCAL GARDENS IS GROWING ON THEM
AS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FACES RECORD UNEMPLOYment and unprecedented hunger, concerned citizens are stepping forward and digging in to plant community gardens. Full Story
Community program 'chips' away at bad health
Perhaps one of Fort Myers' best-kept secrets lies in a non-descript building across from the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium. There, healing of chronic health problems, such as high blood pressure and obesity, begins. The Fort Myers Better Living Center, located at 3451 Ortiz Ave., mirrors its name. Full Story
Watch these gardens grow
A look at some robust gardens sprouting up around Southwest Florida
Bonita Springs Middle School H HAVING LEARNED ABOUT THE EDIBLE SCHOOLyard Project begun by California chef and food activist Alice Waters, Brenda Tate has wanted to start one locally. The Bonita Springs woman and her husband, Dewey, volunteer as mentors at Bonita Springs Middle School, where 75 percent of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Waste not, want not
Recycling isn't a new idea. Our ancestors reused bits of cloth for quilts, made clothing out of flour bags and used old cigar boxes to make chip-carved picture frames and boxes. Their rule was "waste not, want not," so it's not surprising that the bare wooden spools left after thread was used seemed too practical to ignore. Full Story
October filled with special programs at Edison & Ford Winter Estates
October at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates is highlighted with the return of the Estates Clothesline Quilt Show and Airing of the Quilts as well as a variety of other special programs. Full Story
This week on WGCU
. THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 8 p.m. Connect! Regional Health Care Realities A live, call-in studio show featuring a panel of four health care providers in Southwest Florida who will focus on how the economic downturn has impacted access to health care in the region. Hosted by Jim McLaughlin. Full Story
Komen affiliate awards grant money to fight breast cancer
The Southwest Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure announces the availability of grant funds for the 2010-2011 grant year. Since its inception in 2002, the Komen Southwest Florida Affiliate has given more than $3 million to the local community to help fund local breast education and breast health programs. Full Story
FGCU hosts Estero Bay Symposium
The health of Estero Bay and its watershed will be the focus of a two-day event beginning Sunday, Sept. 27. The public may participate in a variety of informative, fun and free guided tours to various locations. Florida Gulf Coast University College of Arts and Sciences invites the public to the Estero Bay Watershed Public Symposium. The event takes place from 8 a.m. Full Story
Doggy Dash seeks walkers for event
Lee County Domestic Animal Services is seeking interested animal lovers to participate in the Doggy Dash, a fundraising effort to benefit the Animal Care Trust Fund. The Doggy Dash is being hosted by Miromar Outlets in Estero from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Full Story
Summerset Regatta sets sail
The hurricanes may have postponed the racing, but with "Sail the Tradition" the theme, the Summerset Regatta will continue Oct. 2-5. For 43 consecutive years, the sailors of Southwest Florida have gathered to celebrate the end of summer by participating in this area's premier sailing event. Full Story
Citizens Police Review Board members announced
Seven appointments have been made to the Citizens Police Review Board of the City of Fort Myers. The members of the board are: · Wilmer Wallace Carter, appointed by Councilman Simms (Ward 3) · Rev. Full Story
Meridian Broadcasting makes the move to FM with '92.5 FOX NEWS'
Meridian Broadcasting announces the premiere of "92.5 FOX NEWS." Southwest Florida will now be able to hear all of their favorite news, weather and talk programming on FM in addition to WINK 1240 in Lee County and WNOG 1270 in Collier County. The programming remains the same with Mandy Connell's "Day Break" (5:30-9 a.m.), Glen Beck (9 a.m. Full Story
Becoming Cosmopolitan event benefits those who are hungry
In celebration of the cosmopolitan lifestyle in Southwest Florida, this year's Becoming Cosmopolitan event is giving women what they love most: fashion, pampering and chocolate, thanks to the sponsorship of several vendors in our community. Full Story
Bishop Verot hosts 'Visit Days'
Bishop Verot High School announces the dates for its 2009 Verot Visit Days, a time for prospective students and their parents to experience Bishop Verot High School first hand. Visitors will be able to tour campus, speak with students, and get an overview of the curriculum, faith formation and extracurricular opportunities that Bishop Verot provides. Full Story
Intergenerational awards ceremony to honor businesses, individuals
The Area Agency on Aging invites the community to help recognize outstanding examples of intergenerational activities at an awards ceremony and reception at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. The event, held at the Charlotte County Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, commemorates National Intergeneration Day, Sunday, Oct. 4. Full Story
Five local companies recognized for employee wellness programs
Five area businesses and organizations — Lee Memorial Health System, Physicians Regional Healthcare System, Lee County School District, Chico's and Florida Heart Associates — have been recognized by the American Heart Association's Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program for promoting physical activity and health in the workplace. Full Story
New single-incision procedure a first for HealthPark facility
Procedure potentially leaves no visible scar
Lee Memorial Health System announces the successful completion of its first colon surgery using the next generation SILS procedure. The right hemi-colectomy, or right color removal, was performed for the treatment of a benign colon tumor. This procedure, performed at HealthPark Medical Center, was the first of its kind to be completed in Fort Myers. Full Story
Local ophthalmologists partner with NIH for benchmark studies
The National Institutes of Health has released findings of a three-year study in which it partnered with local ophthalmology practice Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida. Full Story
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