THE LIVING MUSEUM...THAT'S DYING
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium may be on the verge of shutting down
THE REGION'S MOST VENERABLE VENUE of the verdant Full Story
Siblings work to be family's first generation of college graduates
Maria, Pepe, Juan and Marisol Gomez are Edison State College students set to graduate with associate's degrees this May. The act of graduating is not that momentous in and of itself, nor is the fact that they are all attending the same school. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Porcelain bed pillows once common in Asia
Do you like hard pillows or soft pillows? It might depend on where you grew up. Homemade pillows were used in ancient Egypt, medieval Europe and early America. In the mid 19th century, the Industrial Revolution and the evolving textile industry changed the way pillows were produced. From homemade and hand-embroidered, they became machine-made. Full Story
Two 'Ding' Days birding tours will travel to Bunche Beach
Because of the popularity of the Bunche Beach Birding Tram, "Ding" Darling Days again will offer two free excursions during its week of festivities, Oct. 18-24. Reservations and a deposit are required. Times and dates for the two trips coordinate with low tides: 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 22, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. THURSDAY, OCT. 8, 8 P.M. This Old House Hour In honor of its 30th anniversary, producers of the Emmy-winning series have selected two projects in the Boston area for the season premiere. . FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 8:30 P.M. Full Story
H1N1: Health Department poised to vaccinate Lee County residents
The Lee County Health Department, along with the School District, Emergency Management and United Way, have developed a plan that will provide county residents with a convenient and simple way to protect themselves and their families from H1N1 (swine flu). The health department anticipates beginning H1N1 vaccines by the middle of October. Full Story
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month marked by adoption special, Howl-o-ween Paw-ty
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will celebrate National Adopt-A-Shelter- Dog Month with a $25 reduction in dog adoption fees during October. LCDAS will also hold a Howl-o-ween Paw-ty for people and pets, a Pet Microchip ID Clinic and a Gold Exchange Fundraiser from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the shelter, 5600 Banner Dr., Fort Myers. Full Story
Olympic Coach Richard Callaghan, Olympian Todd Eldredge call Germain Arena home
Germain Arena's youth hockey program has developed a nationwide reputation for developing top hockey talent. The same will soon be said for its figure skating program. With the addition of National, World and Olympic coaches and skaters, the figure skating program at Germain Arena is getting a boost. Full Story
GreenMarket still growing at the Alliance for the Arts
GreenMarket, at the Alliance for the Arts, is still expanding, with new vendors joining weekly. The market offers locally grown, caught and cultivated foods and much more. Full Story
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