THE LIVES THEY LED
Remembering
neighbors we
lost in 2009
AGAIN THIS YEAR, THERE were so many extraordinary people who died in Southwest Florida. And once again, you will find some of their stories in this year-end issue. Five, to be exact. We chose that number because it’s a good number, and there was no pressing need to choose four, or six. Full Story
Naples space agent booking ultimate thrill
One small step for man is closer to becoming a giant leap for adventure travelers. Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceline, is poised to launch civilians into suborbital space within the next couple of years. Full Story
Crossing the lines
Area limo drivers steer through county permitting maze
Crossing over the imaginary line that separates Charlotte County from Lee County, it’s hard to tell the difference between the two places. When limo drivers like Fred Bettis cruise their luxury sedans over the boundary, the saw palmettos and slash pines on either side all look the same regardless of which commission is making the rules. Nevertheless, Mr. Full Story
Shell Point Academy hosts economic crisis forum
A seminar titled “Back From The Brink: An Unforgettable Brush With a Second Depression” is set for 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Village Church auditorium at the Shell Point Retirement Community. The program is sponsored by the Legacy Foundation at Shell Point Retirement Community in coordination with The Academy at Shell Point. Full Story
Georgia
The last time Georgia Engel was Naples, she sang, danced and executed a series of continuous spit takes while dressed in an outrageously flouncy Little-Bo-Peep-like dress, complete withbows and hoop skirt.
She returns to Southwest this time as a medium and clairvoyant who communes with the dead.
She returns to Southwest th is t ime as a medium and clair voy ant who co mmun es with the Full Story
Fort Myers Art Walk expands to two days
The New Year will begin with an expanded weekend of art activities in downtown Fort Myers. The first monthly Art Walk of 2010 will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1. It will be followed by a new Saturday Art Fair on Jan. 2 in the Patio de Leon. The event will include a dozen art stops and will showcase new art exhibitions, live music and the traditional after party. Full Story
Florida’s existing home, condo sales up in November
Florida’s existing home sales rose in November, marking 15 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors. Full Story
Builders announced for Parade of Homes
The Lee Building Industry Association announced the premier builders participating in the 2010 Parade of Homes Luxury Model Tour that begins Feb. 4. The builders are:
This year’s Parade showcases premier builders offering the very latest in architectural design, construction, technology, cabinetry, lighting, landscaping and pool design. Parade model listings Full Story
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