Archive for September, 2010

Join Oct. 20 forum on Caloosahatchee’s future

Monday, September 20th, 2010

Public pressure over the last 15 years has helped the Caloosahatchee River gain key allies to start tending to the august water body's health and welfare.

Business newsmakers: Sea Glass of Sanibel design gets 2010 Honor Award

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

The design of Sea Glass of Sanibel, a planned 12-acre sustainable residential community, was recognized by the American Institute of Architects Florida with a 2010 Honor Award.

Bailey-Matthews Museum, at 15, seeks higher profile

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

It may be small, but the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is malacologically mighty.

Alex Sink makes campaign stop in LaBelle

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink was briefed on some of Florida's water woes, including the waning health of the Caloosahatchee River, by scientists and river advocates at a campaign stop at the Port LaBelle Inn Saturday.

Today’s Lee County traffic enforcement locations

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Today, the Lee County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement: * Ben C. Pratt Six-Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers * San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach * Sanibel Road, San Carlos Park Locations are selected based upon high incidents of crashes, traffic surveys and resident ...

Get subscriptions, tickets to symphony

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Single tickets and subscriptions are on sale for the Southwest Florida Symphony's 2010-11 50th Anniversary Season.

Sanibel seeks grant money to help repair lighthouse

Friday, September 17th, 2010

After years of neglect and weathering, one of Lee County's oldest and most photographed landmarks could soon be receiving a makeover.

River at risk live video chat, town hall forum

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

Join a live video chat on news-press.com about the health of the Caloosahatchee River.

Benefits listings

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

Shy Wolf Sanctuary will benefit when from dinner tabls from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mira Mare at the Village on Venetian Bay, 4236 Gulf Shore Blvd.

More money aimed at tourism ads after oil spill, but is it enough?

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

Governor Charlie Crist has approved an additional $700,000 for tourism advertising to draw visitors back to Florida following the Gulf oil spill.