Archive for June, 2010

Plane crashes into Sanibel waters, tourists run to help pilot

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

There was a frightening plane crash off Sanibel Island Wednesday afternoon. The pilot and his wife were able to walk away after their plane went down in the gulf.

Offshore oil foes set to hit Lee beaches

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

People opposed to offshore oil drilling will rally Saturday at Bonita Beach, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel.

An ad a day keeps doubters away?

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

A Chicago actor playing a tourist banters with a real, local shell expert on the sugary-white shores of Captiva Island.

Rose O’Dell King: Southwest Florida summer restaurant specials make it great time to dine out

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Hey Southwest Florida, it's time to get out there and eat. Local restaurants have gone crazy creative, devising insane specials to tempt you in the door and the dining scene this summer has never looked better for food and wine lovers seeking bargain eats and drinks.

TV ad emphasizes Southwest Florida’s pristine beaches

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Southwest Florida beaches are clean and pristine, with no trace of the oil spill in the northern Gulf.

Protest against offshore drilling set for June 26

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Hundreds of people who oppose offshore oil drilling will rally June 26 on Bonita Beach, Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel.

Local elections draw candidate inte…..

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

More than 150 candidates qualified by Friday afternoon to run for several countywide races, including Lee County Commission and court judge seats.

Guns ‘n’ Hoses Blood drive today in Estero

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Law enforcement and firefighters have combined forces to combat summer blood shortages by holding blood drives.

Cape Coral senior’s wish comes true - she takes flight

Friday, June 18th, 2010

With her feet back on solid ground, Cape Coral resident Belinda McGeeney was still flying high.

South Seas Island Resort and LXR’s Sanibel Collection Offer Clean Beach Guarantee

Friday, June 18th, 2010

As vacationers prepare for summer getaways to Florida, the recent oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico has many travelers concerned.