Where the WILD THINGS REALLY ARE
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS CHOCK FULL OF CRAZY CREATURES. FIND OUT WHERE.
W HEN FLORIDA WEEKLY BROKE THE NEWS A year ago that roughly 1 million people now live in the region, defining it as an urban core (see Florida Weekly, Oct. 22, 2008), the paper may have missed the point completely. True, the numbers are astounding, and probably climbing quickly out of date. By next year, roughly 1. Full Story
Florida Weekly writers, ad designers win top honors
Newspaper earns 17 state awards
Florida Weekly took home 17 awards recently in Florida newspaper contests recognizing the best writing and advertising design in the state. Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Glass parlor fountains are interesting, rare finds
Some antiques are so rare and strange that they are classed as "what's its" by collectors. Sometimes they are also so interesting they can sell for high prices. This year two different auction houses offered "Victorian glass parlor fountains" — items that were "what's its" to most collectors. A few years ago, only 12 examples were known. Full Story
Architecture lecture series under way
The American Institute of Architects FlaSW Chapter announces its 2009 Alfred W. French III Lectures in Architecture series. Nationally and internationally prominent architects and their work will be featured this fall at the International Design Center in Estero. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. THURSDAY, OCT. 15, 8 P.M. In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina An all-star performance hosted by President Obama and the First Lady in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. . FRIDAY, OCT. 16, 8:30 P.M. Full Story
Snook Bight Yacht Club events boost breast cancer awareness
The owners and members of Snook Bight Yacht Club and Marina and Marine Max are teaming up to join the fight against breast cancer with a series of specials in support of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southwest Florida Affiliate. Full Story
Motivational event to be held at Burroughs Home
Veterans Day event features member of tragic 'Black Hawk Down' mission
Veterans Day is a day to celebrate character and leadership. The public is invited to a special motivational presentation being offered as part of the Legacy Speakers Series by the Uncommon Friends Foundation and Hope Health- Care Services at the Burroughs Home on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Full Story
'Ding' Days celebrates 20 years
This year, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Ding" Darling Days, J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is adding a special day devoted to the legacy of conservation art begun by refuge namesake, Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist and original Duck Stamp artist, Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling. Full Story
Digital mammography available at Physicians' Primary Care
New technology that is helping to fight the battle against breast cancer is now available at Physicians' Primary Care of Southwest Florida. Full Story
Empty Bowls project can help fill hungry bellies
What would be better than a handmade soup bowl? One that's filled with delicious soup. The public has an opportunity to select an empty bowl and have it filled with soup by participating in the Harry Chapin Food Bank's annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will be held between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. Full Story
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