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
FGCU Continuing Education presents programs on aging
Florida Gulf Coast University’s Continuing Education and Off Campus Programs presents a variety of classes offering insights into growing older. Programs are set for 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 20, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 10 and April 7 at The Atrium, 8695 College Pkwy., Suite 1181, in Fort Myers. All workshops are open to the public and require no prior knowledge or experience. Full Story
Holiday Nights offers millions of lights
With a theme of “Favorite Things,” Edison & Ford Holiday Nights at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates is a 34-year tradition that attracts visitors from all over the nation to see millions of lights and decorations throughout the riverside homes and gardens of the famous families. This year there are many new surprises and the return of successful favorites. Full Story
Bonita Springs Utilities and FGCU create solar power internships
Four Florida Gulf Coast University students will have the opportunity to make a difference in the way Bonita Springs Utilities operates while they help protect the environment. Full Story
Nonprofit institute created to defend freedom at the local level
The board of directors of the Freedom & Virtue Institute has announced the formation of a new not-for-profit organization that will work in the local community to champion the virtues of individual freedom, limited government, and human dignity at the heart of America’s founding. Full Story
Baseball contributes more than $67 million to Lee
Spring training study reports $47 mil impact
The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau and the Lee County Sports Authority reports that spring training combined with amateur baseball events in the county throughout calendar year 2009 contributed more than $67 million of direct spending to the area’s economy. Full Story
Lee Homeless Coalition holds candlelight vigil
In 2009, at least 19 homeless individuals lost their lives while living on the streets or in shelters in Lee County. The Lee County Homeless Coalition’s 13th annual Candlelight Vigil will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, on the steps of the Old Lee County Courthouse, located at 2120 Main Street in Fort Myers. Full Story
Monster truck show roars into Lee
Get ready, motorsport fans, because monster trucks, extreme freestyle MX and quad wars will be invading Estero’s Germain Arena for two big shows on Jan. 2. Full Story
Middle-school students get unique chance to study solar
There was a time when a shelf made in Woodshop or a cake baked in Home Economics represented the fruits of a student’s labors. These days, the kids are making electricity in class.
Florida Power and Light recently unveiled a small field of solar panels at L.A. Ainger Middle School in Charlotte County. Full Story
Shell Point dog park unleashed
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new pet amenity
Shell Point Retirement Community has unveiled a new addition to the community, The Friendly Dog Park. Located in The Woodlands neighborhood, the dog park offers Shell Point residents a place to take their pets and allow them to be off the leash while they enjoy freedom, fresh air, and the opportunity to play with other dogs. Full Story
Florida’s wild poinsettia
Wild poinsettia, poinsettia cyathophora, is a colorful Florida native plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. Easy to grow, it crowds out weeds and attracts butterflies such as the white peacock and honeybees that drink nectar from its tiny flowers. Full Story
Let a ranger be your guide
Guided day and moonlight canoe trips and hikes are booking up quickly at Collier-Seminole State Park. Coming up: Full Story
Barbara’s Friends celebrates 15 years of caring for cancer-stricken children
In 1995, a young woman named Barbara Haskell died of breast cancer. Like many other cancer victims, her battle with the disease was long and painful. Yet no matter how bad it got, she was more pained by the children she saw suffering from the disease. Full Story
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