From sand to masterpiece
SANDSCULPTING COMPETITION WILL FEATURE ELITE PERFORMERS
MICHELANGELO NEVER HAD to create his “David” in a single weekend and
watch its erosion begin Full Story
Lee County’s roads insufficient for cyclists
New legislation could bring change
Lee County roads, like many in Florida, were built for cars, not to walk across or bicycle along. There are still not enough bicyclists to justify the cost of adding signs and stripes to roadways people bicycle on — let alone widening the shoulder on roads that have little or no space for cyclists, according to the Lee County Department of Transportation. Full Story
SWF battery empire charged by lottery winnings
Jason Fry aims to be the Battery King of Southwest Florida with a series of Batteries Plus franchise purchases, a business plan boosted by the $13.6 million lump-sum payment Mr. Fry opted for when he won the Florida Lottery less than two years ago. Full Story
FGCU hosting entrepreneur workshops Nov. 7
The Florida Gulf Coast University Small Business Development Center presents “Turning Your Passion to Profit,” an educational workshop and mini tradeshow for new and existing entrepreneurs on Saturday, Nov. 7. The event is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lutgert Hall on campus. Full Story
Edison Festival of Light issues call for artisans and crafters
The Edison Festival of Light is accepting applications for the annual Arts and Crafts on the River, to be held Feb. 19, 20 and 21, 2010, in Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers. The park will be transformed into a craft lovers’ dream with exhibitors displaying their handmade crafts and art during the three-day event. Full Story
Craft Guild presents All Member Show
The South West Florida Craft Guild will open its 2009-2010 season, and its 33rd year, at the Center For The Arts in Bonita Springs, with its annual All Member Show. The Art League of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41, will host the exhibit in its Main Gallery. An opening reception and awards presentation are set for 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Full Story
Home prices continue falling, but rate of decline improved
SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY
National home prices, including distressed sales, declined by 10.1 percent in August 2009 compared to August 2008: an improvement over July’s yearover year price decline (11.6 percent) and June’s (14.1 percent), according to data from First American CoreLogic and its new LoanPerformance Home Price Index . Full Story
BCB Homes’ Montelena gets green light for efficiency
BCB Homes’ Montelena single-family home has earned a Green Home certification by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System and Florida Green Building Coalition. Full Story
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