appreciating our wilder side
You won’t see the beautiful creatures in our midst if you don’t take time to look
It’s time. You’re here, the dry season is upon us, you can still breathe in and out, and you have two legs under you. Full Story
Regulators shutter Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida
Fort Myers bank becomes state’s 12th victim
Fort Myers-based Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida became the 12th Florida bank this year to be shuttered by Florida banking officials. The last FDICinsured institution closed in the state was Orion Bank, Naples, on Nov. 13. Full Story
Keep pets safe over the holidays
Don’t let joy turn to tragedy by overlooking potential holiday hazards for pets. It is best to keep your pet’s routine as close to normal as possible during this festive season and take the following precautions recommended by Lee County Domestic Animal Services and animal welfare organizations.
Decorations
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New Lakes Park Community Garden opens to public
The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, in association with Lee County Parks and Recreation, announces the grand opening of the Community Garden of Lakes Regional Park, which is the first phase of the Lakes Park Botanic Garden. Full Story
Calling all ladies: Night With Santa on tap in Cape
Thomas Jewelers, a Cape Coral family jeweler since 1981, hosts its first annual Ladies Night with Santa from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. Ladies are invited to leave the kids at home and come sit on Santa’s lap to tell him their Christmas wishes. Every lady will receive a free photo with St. Nick. Full Story
Carol Sing to help CCMI’s Soup Kitchen feed the hungry
Area residents can celebrate the holidays at an old-fashioned sing-a-long and help feed the hungry at the Holiday Carol Sing Thursday, Dec. 10, at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort Myers. Admission is free, but cash donations and canned goods will be accepted for The Soup Kitchen, operated by Community Cooperative Ministries. Full Story
Thanksgiving Weekend events at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates
The Edison Garden Market and Creative Cottage are two added activities at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates on Thanksgiving Weekend. The Estates will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed on Thanksgiving Day. Full Story
Edison & Ford Estates win award
The Edison & Ford Winter Estates received the Society of American Travel Writers 2009 Phoenix Award at a Nov. 18 reception at the Royal Palm Yacht Club in Fort Myers. The SATW Phoenix Awards recognize organizations actively involved in conservation, preservation and beautification that further the growth and appeal of North American travel destinations. Full Story
Ballpark Festival of Beers makes fall return
The sixth annual Ballpark Festival of Beers, hosted by Miracle Professional Baseball, returns to Hammond Stadium this month. The event is set for 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. Full Story
Kidz & Canines event on tap
Kidz & Canines, a brunch and photos with Santa event, is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Fred’s Diner in North Naples. This event is a fundraiser for Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida, a nonprofit rescue group. Full Story
Senior games seeks volunteers
Volunteers are still needed for the 18th annual Florida Senior Games State Championships, which take place throughout Lee County and Cape Coral next month. Full Story
Nominations sought for Edison Festival honorary grand marshal
The Edison Festival of Light Board of Directors is providing Southwest Floridians with the opportunity to nominate someone to be the parade’s honorary grand marshal. Nominating a local hero is simple. In 250 words or less, nominations can be made for honorary grand marshal and e-mailed to info@edisonfestival.org. Nominees must: Full Story
Area Zonta Clubs and Peace Corps helping to save lives in Guatemala
Since 2007, six Zonta Clubs in Southwest Florida have assembled 6,000 birthing kits for use by midwives to ensure safer, more hygienic births in Guatemala, a country with one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world. Reports from Guatemala are that lives are indeed being saved, not only those of the babies but also those of the birthing mothers. Full Story
Handsome and clever, southeastern skinks are tough to spot
The day was warm and sunny, the sort of day that says, “Get out and take a walk.” So I decided to do just that on the 3½-mile trail at Collier-Seminole State Park. After packing my binoculars, some water and signing out at the ranger station, I drove to the trailhead. Full Story
Golfers can tee off with NFL legends in shootout for children’s charities
Golfers who want to compete in a round with a National Football League hero have to hurry for a spot at the tee. Limited openings remain in the Inaugural Gridiron Legends Charity Shootout coming up Saturday, Dec. 5, at Palmira Golf & Country Club in Bonita Springs. Full Story
Got bells?
The Salvation Army needs Volunteer Bell Ringers
The Salvation Army wants to know if you’ve… got bells. After all, it helps those in need in our community and it does a heart good. The Salvation Army has begun the 2009 Kettle Campaign and it needs more hands to ring the bells. In 2008, more than 4,700 families registered and received assistance during Christmas. Full Story
Local potato farmers planting fields now for spring harvest
What’s the first state you think of when you’re shopping for potatoes? Chances are it’s not Florida despite the fact that thousands of acres in southeast Lee County produce millions of pounds of potatoes each year. In fact, if you bite into a white, red or yellow potato between February and April, it may have come from one of the Troyer Brothers farms in Lehigh Acres. Full Story
Nov. 30 Shell Point Academy class studies history of Uncommon Friends Foundation
The public is invited to attend a presentation about the Uncommon Friends Foundation sponsored by The Academy at Shell Point Retirement Community. The seminar will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in the Grand Cypress Room, located in The Woodlands Commons at Shell Point. The scheduled presenter is Arlene Roth, executive director of the Uncommon Friends Foundation. Full Story
FGCU’s 23rd commencement to graduate 907 at Alico Arena
Florida Gulf Coast University expects to honor 907 students during fall commencement exercises beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Alico Arena.
Participating graduates have been allocated tickets to provide to their guests. Tickets will be required of all guests. More than 3,000 family members and guests are expected to attend the commencement ceremony. Full Story
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