KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Everything you wanted to know about custard glass
Custard glass usually is the color of egg custard, but collectors have added to the definition and now identify some glass as blue custard, custard with nutmeg stain and custard with painted roses or other decorations. Full Story
IRS offers free online tax services
With just a few days left until April 15, the Free File Alliance, a coalition of industry leading tax software companies partnered with the Internal Revenue Service, urges every taxpayer with a 2009 adjusted gross income of $57,000 or less to take advantage of the IRS Free File program. Full Story
Tax stats from the IRS
The IRS reports they have seen fewer tax returns so far this year compared with last tax season. Nevertheless, while the number of refunds is down by more than 5 percent, the amount of money being returned to taxpayers and the average size of the refund is higher. Full Story
One big fish
Goliath grouper offers fun fight
Capt. George Howell often takes his clients by the Sanibel Causeway to wrestle with monsters. Recently, he helped Susan Stone from Austin, Texas, pull a 400- pound goliath grouper to the water’s surface just for the fun of it. Full Story
Florida appliance rebates offered starting April 16
The state of Florida will implement a mail-in rebate program to help residents replace older, inefficient appliances with Energy Star qualified appliances. The program is scheduled to begin April 16 and will last 10 days. The program is timed to coincide with Florida’s Earth Day activities. Full Story
EDISON STATE COLLEGE
Continuing education classes set
Fundamentals Of Solar Energy
Application
This five-week class covers terminology and technologies associated with solar electrical and solar hot water systems. The Economics of solar power and the impact of renewable energy sources will also be covered. These sessions will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, April 13 to May 11. Cost is $260. Full Story
Florida International Air Show to soar into Charlotte
Thirty years and counting. That’s how many air shows in as many years have brightened our skies, bringing spectacle, education and a sense of military pride together in Charlotte Harbor. Full Story
FGCU Foundation receives $100,000 endowed scholarship fund
During the President’s Celebration fundraiser on Saturday, March 27, Florida Gulf Coast University President Wilson G. Bradshaw announced the establishment of a $100,000 endowed scholarship fund named “Rockin’ Christmas Endowed Scholarship Fund” founded by PrivateSky Aviation Services, the Vincent and Illona Wolanin family, and the Dr. John and Liz Kagan family. Full Story
Shell Point hosting quilt show
First time the annual event is open to the public
The annual Shell Point Quilt Show will be open to the public for the first time since it began 26 years ago. The quilts will be on display from Saturday, April 17, through Monday, April 19. The resident Quilt Show committee invites the public to view the many sizes and varieties of quilts created by talented artists at Shell Point. Full Story
This week on WGCU TV
. THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 9 P.M.
American Experience “Eyes on the
Prize”: Awakenings 1954-1956
Fighting Back 1957-1962
Individual acts of courage inspire black Southerners to fight for their rights. States’ rights loyalists and federal authorities battle to integrate schools. Full Story
FGCU presents memory-improving workshop
FGCU Florida Institute of Government presents “Practical Solutions for Improving Memory” Monday, April 12, from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Full Story
Junior Achievement gala is May 5
Tickets still are available for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s Business Hall of Fame, 2010 Lee County. The dinner and awards ceremony will take place May 5 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. Full Story
Postal Service information for tax night
Income tax procrastinators need to be aware that postal services for those tax returns will be limited on Thursday, April 15.
The Internal Revenue Service requires that income tax forms be sent by certified mail if the preparer wants verification that the forms were received by the IRS. The certified mail receipt would also provide verification of the date of mailing. Full Story
Free vaccinations during spring break helps parents get a jump on school year
While kids are out of school during spring break, the Lee County Health Department will provide all childhood immunizations. This is a good time for parents to bring their kids in for free backto school immunizations. Full Story
Animal services tags pets
On TV, an identity mystery can be solved in under an hour. However, in a true-life reality show playing out in Lee County and thousands of shelters across the nation, most stray pets are never identified and never reunited with their owners. There is a simple solution however — one that Lee County is making available to every pet owner regardless of income. Full Story
Fort Myers’ outdoor events promote fitness
The City of Palms hosts a couple of activities in the coming weeks designed to get people outdoors and in motion. Full Story
Bonsai lessons offered
For those who think hours of contemplation hovering above a pretty little tree with a pair of tiny pruning sheers sounds like a hobby worth exploring, the Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida makes it easy to try it out. Anyone interested in learning about the art of bonsai or purchasing starter trees is invited to attend the April meeting of the group. A picnic takes place at 10 a.m. Full Story
Miracle’s first pitch against new opponent
The Fort Myers Miracle opens up its 19th season by hosting the newest entry in the Florida State League, Bradenton, in a 7:05 p.m. start on Friday, April 9, at Hammond Stadium. The first of five fireworks shows will follow the game. Full Story
Teeth tailored to needs of individual critters
Snakes, spiders and scorpions don’t scare me a bit, but just mention my upcoming dentist appointment and I get sweaty palms. That’s when I wish I were a beaver. Full Story
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