LENDERS OF LAST RESORT DOWN AT THE PAWN SHOP
ONE LOCAL PAWNBROKER BAT TLES INDUSTRY’S TARNISHED IMAGE
L ET’S BE UPFRONT: PAWN SHOPS DO NOT ENJOY the greatest of reputations. We
can debate whether this sweeping
characterization of an entire industry is warranted, but there is no argument that the public generally regards pawnbrokers as having ethical compasses roughly equivalent to those of used-car salespeople, members of Congress and Wall Street bankers. Full Story
Kettle drive falls short in funds, workers
As Ryan Roth’s ringing bell beckoned shoppers outside a Wal-Mart in South Fort Myers, a woman stuffed $1 in the red plastic “kettle.”
“That’s half my paycheck,” she complained to Mr. Roth, an employee of The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign in Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. Full Story
PARTY ON
Direct sales is the way to go for many
Michele Ivanov prepared to travel from her home in Naples to a small party at a private residence in Fort Myers last Friday evening. But this was no ordinary party. A direct sales consultant for Arbonne International, Ms. Ivanov was toting her line of all-natural cosmetics and skin-care products. Full Story
Franklin Shops offer retailers unique opportunity downtown
The Franklin Shops on First Street will be opening next year in the River District of downtown Fort Myers. This business offers retailers a solution to the escalating overhead cost of operating a business. The store’s “shop concept” is the answer for boutique-level retail businesses to survive and compete in the mass-merchandising retail arena. Full Story
ah, the life of an elf
Perky, good with children and willing to work hard — this elf just isn’t
Ask most actors to describe the Christmas play they’re performing, and you’ll likely hear adjectives such as “heart-warming,” “sweet,” “charming.”
Ask Jason Parrish to describe the Christmas show he’s performing in this month?
“It’s a deviant little thing,” he says. Full Story
Immerse yourself in Janet Fish’s magical vision of the world
It’s difficult to view the exhibition of Janet Fish’s large and luscious paintings at the Naples Museum of Art without feeling positively gluttonous. Each of the paintings selected for the show is, indeed, a pearl in and of itself. Full Story
Shadow Wood, Commons Club strike purchase agreement for club
$8.25 million deal may close by year’s end
Members of Shadow Wood County Club and The Commons Club at The Brooks have overwhelmingly supported the purchase of the club from the Bonita Bay Group. More than 90 percent of current members have committed to join the new member-owned clubs and have raised enough funds to allow the club sale to proceed. Full Story
Median home price inching up in Lee
Realtor Association reports strong sales
Members of the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach, Inc. closed 70 percent more home sales in November this year than in 2008. There were 1,245 single family homes sold in November, bringing the 2009 total to 15,336, nearly double the 8,768 homes sold in 2008. Full Story
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