'THE ULTIMATE PERSONIFICATION OF EVIL'
25 YEARS AFTER FREDDY GOODE’S EXECUTION FOR THE ABDUCTION AND MURDER OF CAPE CORAL’S JASON VERDOW, MANY ARE STILL HAUNTED BY THE MEMORY OF THE MAN CALLED ...
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“Some guy’s on the line, asking for you,” the young copy clerk announced as she stood at my desk in the newsroom of the St. Petersburg Times. “He sounds kooky, weird. He yells. You might take a pass on this one.” Full Story
ABLE Academy helps special-needs students in Fort Myers
Parker, a 10-year-old boy who lives in Fort Myers, wasn’t responding to his teacher’s questions at a public school. If he did, it took him four or five seconds. His classmates ostracized him for this and other things that made him different. At night his mom forced him to do homework he had no interest in, even as he fell further behind in class. He didn’t fit in. Full Story
Hueys: Fascinating flying machines
Owner did his research before taking off with business devoted to Huey helicopters
Before embarking on a career, Mike Turner conducted thorough research. Hoping that his life’s work would tie into a love for travel, he thought he might delve into something export-related. In particular, he found helicopters to be fascinating flying machines, and wondered if that could be his area of expertise. Full Story
VCB reports positive tourism statistics
The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau reported favorable results for its fiscal year 2008-2009, which ended Sept. 30, 2009. Full Story
Oscar
FASHION MOGUL OSCAR DE LA RENTA BUZZES THROUGH NAPLES
High heels click-clacked across the floor as women bustled to and from dressing rooms. Racing to adjust hats and garments, store staff triplechecked mannequins and merchandise. Accessories were donned with careful consideration, and with one last glance in the mirrors, silence fell over everyone at Marissa Collections. Full Story
Alliance for the Arts hosts annual Walk Through the Arts
The sixth annual Walk Through the Arts, a preview of the upcoming season of art, dance and theater in Lee County, is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21. The event is put on by the Alliance for the Arts, with support from Publix Super Markets Charities, Oswald Trippe & Company and the Southwest Florida Symphony. Full Story
Realtors to create national property database
The National Association of Realtors has acquired technology to create a database of all properties in the U.S. According to NAR, it will help Realtors better serve clients who expect immediate information. Full Story
Home sales continue on record pace
But nontraditional sales make up 70 percent of closings
Members of the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach sold over 63 percent more single-family homes in October than the same period last year but nearly 70 percent of the sales were either foreclosures or short sales. Full Story
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