Archive for September, 2010

Water district’s cash tight

Monday, September 20th, 2010

The South Florida Water Management District's proposed budget for fiscal year 2010-11 has one important thing going for it: Property taxes throughout the district's 16 counties will not be raised.

Real estate briefs: Website offers search of area MLS listings

Monday, September 20th, 2010

TellMeSomethingIDontKnowRealEstate.com was recently launched, offering a free comprehensive search of MLS listings in Southwest Florida.

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.