Men's Swimming Nov 20, 2009
at Georgia Tech and Alabama. Lost to Alabama 208-83; Lost to Georgia Tech 178-121. (Fausports.com)
Women's Swimming Nov 20, 2009
at Florida State Invite. vs. Georgia Tech, Florida Gulf Coast, Alabama and Georgia Southern. (Fausports.com)
Community Life: Should your condo association directors be paid? Nov 20, 2009
Joe Adams is an attorney with Becker koff P.A., Fort Myers. This column is not a substitute for consultation with legal counsel. (The News-Press -- Business)
Five Apex Award finalists serve SW Fla. Nov 20, 2009
The five women - chosen from among more than 30 nominees - will be cheered at a black-tie gala and ceremony Saturday at Sanibel Harbour Resort outh of Fort Myers ... TIME IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA: Born and reared in Fort Myers ... GREATEST SUCCESS: Landing a job as the first African-American TV reporter in Fort Myers, with WBBH-TV 20 in 1974. (The News-Press -- Business)
Lee County course helps job seekers get back in the workplace Nov 20, 2009
Located in Fort Myers' Dunbar neighborhood, Quality Life provides education, youth enrichment, personal and community development, and social service programs for families throughout Lee County. Believe to Achieve began in June and is free to participants, who must live in the city of Fort Myers, which is funding the program through federal Community Development Block Grant funds ... Demmonica Short, 33, of Fort Myers graduated from the program on Nov. 6 and started school Nov. 2 at High Tech... (The News-Press -- Business)
Corey Long » Nov 20, 2009
With the Hurricanes struggling on the road against Fort Myers in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs, Kinnan removed starting quarterback Brion Carnes and went to Blakely in hopes of providing a spark. Trailing 21-3, the freshman came off the bench and led Manatee back behind his quick feet and couple of deep passes. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Networking needs increase in depressed economy Nov 20, 2009
"We're just trying to reach out to the community and establish strong relationships," said Roberto Arreola of Synovus Bank in Fort Myers, which had a table laden with company literature and trinkets. Held at the Hilton Garden Inn in south Fort Myers, the expo attracted 38 exhibitors. (The News-Press -- Business)
Lee, Collier county C12 Group combines business and Bible Nov 20, 2009
The organization debuted in Southwest Florida in October 2008, with the start of the Fort Myers-Naples group ... Ken Kingon Jr., 38, of Kingon Homes and Remodeling in Fort Myers has been a C12 member since the beginning ... The Fort Myers group has eight members, while the Cape Coral group has two and a Naples group will be added soon. (The News-Press -- Business)
Business Digest: Lee County home sales pace up 88 percent in year Nov 20, 2009
Getting contracts with the federal government is the topic for the Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association's dinner meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday, at Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport @Town Center, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers. That's at Alico Road and I-75, exit 128. (The News-Press -- Business)
Business digest: Tourism education manager named Nov 20, 2009
McCullers, who has more than 30 years' experience in well drilling and related fields, had been vice president of Youngquist Brothers Inc. in Fort Myers ... McCullers will open and manage a new office in Fort Myers ... J. Jeffrey Rice, managing attorney for Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice law firm, has been appointed to the Grievance Committee for United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division. (The News-Press -- Business)
Horizon Council: SCORE helps Lee County entrepreneurs Nov 20, 2009
Here in Lee County, SW Florida SCORE Chapter 219 is located in the Social Security Building at 10100 Deer Run Farms Road, Fort Myers, FL 33966 Suite 231 on east Colonial Boulevard. The local chapter offers business counseling either in person or over the telephone. (The News-Press -- Business)
Package deals see upswing Nov 20, 2009
They've proven effective for such events as the recent American Sandsculpting Championship at Fort Myers Beach and the Calusa Blueway Festival in Bonita Springs ... Michael Reynolds, director of sales for the Hotel Indigo and the Holiday Inn, both in downtown Fort Myers, has also had success with packages this year. (The News-Press -- Business)
Commercial Property: Port Charlotte building bought for $480,000 Nov 20, 2009
Ron Struthers, CCIM, of CB Richard Ellis, Fort Myers/Naples, brokered the transaction. - Hendry Street Partnership LLC purchased a 1,570-square-foot freestanding building at 2140 Broadway, Fort Myers, from Maria Paterno for $108,000 ... - Chandler Land Development Corp. leased 8,000 square feet of office/warehouse space from B tractors Inc. at 2725 Price St., Fort Myers. (The News-Press -- Business)
Commercial Connection: SW Fla. market will be slow to turn Nov 20, 2009
It is nice to see these other cities apparently turning the corner in front of Fort Myers during these tough economic times ... I represented George Whiteside, DDS, in the sale/leaseback of his dental building located on Cambridge Manor Place in Fort Myers that closed for $809,400 or $279 per square foot. (The News-Press -- Business)
Glitch delays U.S. air travelers Nov 20, 2009
At Southwest Florida international Airport south of Fort Myers, the longest delay appeared to be an AirTran flight to Baltimore, which was held up for about two hours Thursday afternoon. There was a handful of delays over the daytime - most were no more than 10 or 15 minutes, said Victoria Moreland, airport spokeswoman. (The News-Press -- Business)
Business Digest: Sweetbay sponsors children's museum Nov 20, 2009
Andrea Correale, known as a top caterer in New York, will lead Mad Cuisine in south Fort Myers ... SchenkelShultz Architecture's Fort Myers office designed Keene's Crossing Elementary School in Windermere for Orange County Public Schools. (The News-Press -- Business)
Fort Myers resident McNeill joins Shark Shootout field Nov 19, 2009
3:57 P.M. Fort Myers resident George McNeill, highly touted young professional Rickie Fowler and three-time former winner Brad Faxon were named as injury replacements for the Dec. 9-13 Shark Shootout, which also released pairings for the 24-player, 12-man team event at Tiburon Golf Club in North Naples ... com or visit Lumpys in Fort Myers or Alfs Golf Shop in Naples. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Affable local chosen for R.I. Hall of Fame Nov 19, 2009
Fort Myers resident St. Martin has gone through rough times ... Fort Myers resident Marc St. Martin got some good news for a change ... St. Martin left The Broken Niblick, the Fort Myers golf shop where he worked for a long time and still helps with its speciality clubs Web site, a few years ago to move into real estate. (The News-Press -- Sports)
PREP ROUNDUP: Fort Myers boys win in soccer Nov 19, 2009
The Fort Myers boys soccer team remained unbeaten after dealing Cape Coral its first loss of the season, 3-2 on Tuesday night at Fort Myers. Jackson Long, Michael Siegel and Jacque Francois scored for Fort Myers (4-0) ... RIVERDALE 3, NORTH FORT MYERS 1: Conrado Gomez, Fernando Aguirre and Jesse Register scored to keep Riverdale unbeaten at 3-0. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Game improvement helps English visitor to second ace Nov 19, 2009
His instructor, Fort Myers Dennis Meyer, was the first to walk by the cup after Williams foursome lost sight of the ball headed toward a back-left pin perched behind a mound ... Who: Russ Elvey, 67, North Fort Myers ... And Elvey has far fewer chances at an ace than many of his fellow residents of Lake Fairways, an executive course in North Fort Myers. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Local golf notebook Nov 19, 2009
Q-School: Fort Myers resident and three-time PGA Tour winner Nolan Henke will compete in the second stage of PGA Tour qualifying school today-Saturday at Hombre Golf Club in Panama City Beach. Palm Beach Gardens resident Randy Lee, winner of the Coors Light Open at Fort Myers Country Club in March, also is at Hombre ... His instructor, Fort Myers' Dennis Meyer, was the first to walk by the cup after Williams' foursome lost sight of the ball headed toward a back-left pin perched behind a mound. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Greg Biggins » Nov 18, 2009
Boyd Anderson), (Fort Myers, Fla. Cape Coral) and (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
McNeill joins Shootout field Nov 18, 2009
Fort Myers resident replaces injured golfer ... Fort Myers resident George McNeill has played in front of family and friends in PGA Tour events in Florida, and he's played in front of the same folks in smaller events in his hometown, namely the annual Coors Light Open at Fort Myers Country Club ... He'll be rewarded with guaranteed money in the $3 million Shootout, where the North Fort Myers High School graduate will team with fellow former Florida State golfer Jeff Sluman. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Wave swimmer Nunez signs with UF Nov 18, 2009
Four other Fort Myers athletes sign letters of intent ... The three-time state champion from Fort Myers High School will swim for the perennial juggernaut University of Florida ... Correnti, a four-year member of the Green Wave varsity, will play for the same college program as Fort Myers High coach Mike Christensen. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Swimming & Diving Nov 18, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site. Join the Florida State Athletics Department to unite the Seminole fan base across all sports. (Seminoles.com)
Editorial Board Members July to December 2009 Nov 18, 2009
She resides in the City of Fort Myers ... He resides in south Fort Myers ... He resides in the City of Fort Myers. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Post On Politics: Latest blog updates Nov 17, 2009
Obama, Crist at Fort Myers stimulus lovefest ... Crist enraged conservatives in February when he stood with President Obama at a pro-stimulus rally in Fort Myers. (The Palm Beach Post)
BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW Nov 17, 2009
With teams like Fort Myers, South Fort Myers, Baker and Cape to contend with, the Triton have a tough road ahead ... School: South Fort Myers ... Take note: As the Tritons captain, Isherwood will lead a young team in a new district that includes South Fort Myers, Fort Myers and Cape Coral. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Matt Reed: Crist flips position as race heats up Nov 17, 2009
"Tuesday, I joined President Barack Obama at a town hall meeting in Fort Myers to discuss with Floridians the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. During the town hall, I reiterated my support for the federal stimulus package.". "Our economic-stimulus working group . . . which I lead, will spend the coming weeks making sure we quickly and responsibly implement these federal dollars to meet the Sunshine State' 0000075F s education needs, transportation and health care funding needs.". (Florida Today)
Doctor conquers Ironman Nov 17, 2009
Fort Myers physician wins his age division in Florida competition ... The 51-year-old Fort Myers physician completed the 2. (The News-Press -- Sports)
high school roundup Nov 17, 2009
NORTH FORT MYERS 4, EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN 4: Melinda Lukas and Casey Gentile each tallied two goals for North Fort Myers (3-1-1) ... NORTH FORT MYERS 6, EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN 1: Andrew Lunsford posted the only goal for ECS (0-2-0). (The News-Press -- Sports)
Naples golfer repeats as SW Am champion Nov 16, 2009
After his two-under 70 at Fort Myers Country Club on Saturday, Booker shot out of the gates at Eastwood on Sunday. He birdied three of his first six holes and hit every green on the front side in regulation. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Hewlett-Packard Challenges Cisco With 3Com Popgun: David Pauly Nov 16, 2009
To contact the writer of this column: David Pauly in Fort Myers, Florida. Last Updated: November 15, 2009 21:00 EST. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Kathy Platt Cary Nov 15, 2009
Survivors include a daughter, Nikki Busbee and partner Brandy Williamson of Fort Myers; a sister, Sandra Freeman of Lakeland; and a grandson, Dylan Williamson. Arrangements: McClean Funeral Home, Fort Meade. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Story » Nov 14, 2009
During the fall push, popular kingfish ports are Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Petersburg Beach, Cortez, Sarasota, Englewood, Boca Grande, Fort Myers, Naples and Marco Island. By Christmas, running out of the Lower Keys will be your best bet. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
South Lee County Mailbag Nov 14, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. As we all know, having a good neighbor can be a blessing. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
STEVENS: Lobos beat Northern Colorado 81-59 in WNIT Nov 14, 2009
" The Lobos didn't have much trouble Friday night with the smaller Northern Colorado Bears. The Gulf Coast Eagles ripped UTEP 66-54 in Fort Myers. The Eagles jumped up 21-4 and 32-8 before holding on to a 36-17 halftime lead. The Lobos didn't put the Bears away quite so quickly, but still ran to a decisive 22- point win in The Pit. The Lobos carried a 36-21 lead into the midway break. UNM continued to drift ahead in the second half. A push shot inside, plus a foul and a make, pushed UNM up... (Golobos.com)
Feds shut Naples-based Orion Bank Nov 14, 2009
Veteran Lee County banker Bruce Schultz, president of Southwest Capital Bank in Fort Myers, said the closure is more troubling than others because of the accusations of false statements ... Bill Valenti, president of Florida Gulf Bank in Fort Myers, said the ramifications of the closure will be lasting. (The News-Press -- Business)
Rick Diamond: The victims of the recession need jobs and donations Nov 14, 2009
Rick Diamond, a Fort Myers resident, is a retired newspaper publisher and columnist. Related Stories. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Holidays hiring begins to bloom Nov 14, 2009
The store started hiring about 70 workers in September, about 20 for its retail store on Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway in south Fort Myers, about 20 for its call center and up to 30 for its packing operation. We found the quality of candidates was very good this year, said Dave Nicely, director of sales. (The News-Press -- Business)
Instant Editorial: Pants on fire Nov 13, 2009
That was despite abundant video evidence from his appearance with the president in February in Fort Myers that he had enthusiastically supported the package. With the political winds shifted to he right, Crist ducked an October ceremony at the new solar power plant in Arcadia because Obama was going to be there. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Business Digest: Kraft gets contract for Cape Coral VA clinic Nov 13, 2009
Connie Mack IV, R-Fort Myers, said the awarding of the contract just before Veterans Day was "a fitting way to honor those who have sacrificed for our country.". The new clinic, planned for just more than 224,000 gross square feet (three times the size of the current VA Clinic in Fort Myers), will be a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary specialty care and outpatient clinic offering services such as primary care, mental health care, and diagnostic radiology ... The event is at 6 p.m. at Holiday... (The News-Press -- Business)
Nunez takes 3 crowns Nov 13, 2009
ORLANDO - Hampered by happenstance a year ago, Fort Myers senior Jon Nunez left history and the competition in his wake Thursday at the Class 2A swimming and diving championships ... "I can think about this meet.The latter of the two swims was rich with drama. Naples sophomore George Frank posted a 46.73 seconds in his preliminary race, matching Nunez's seed time, to set up a finals showdown in the 100free. Nunez, though, wasn't much interested in the dramatic. He used a strong start to burst... (The News-Press -- Sports)
FAU Men's Golf among Nation's Best after Strong Fall Season Nov 13, 2009
FAU beat out nine teams to win the Bethune-Cookman Tournament in Daytona Beach on October 24-25, and placed second in the Stetson Invitation in Deland on November 2-3 and the Florida Gulf Coast Invitational in Fort Myers on October 12-13. The team finished behind Florida Gulf Coast University in both of those tournaments, while beating the Eagles in the Bethune-Cookman event. (Fausports.com)
Governor, in Jupiter, says stimulus money is helping save jobs Nov 13, 2009
The governor enraged conservatives when he appeared with President Obama at a pro-stimulus rally in Fort Myers in February. Then he raised eyebrows by seeming to deny that support last week. (The Palm Beach Post)
Groundswell forms for open gambling in Florida Nov 12, 2009
Legislators said thats largely because it precludes the states 27 pari-mutuel facilities the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs is one of them from new gambling games ... 27 Number of horse and dog racing tracks and jai- ali frontons, including the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track. (The News-Press -- Business)
Area swimmers shoot for state titles Nov 12, 2009
Former state titlists such as Estero's Molly DuBrasky and Bishop Verot's Stephanie Peacock will be hoping to add more championships to their resumes, while past runners-up such as Fort Myers senior Jon Nunez will be battling for a taste of gold ... Fort Myers: Boys 200 medley relay, Stephanie Martinez (200 free, 500 free), Robert Swanbeck (200 free, 100 back), Jon Nunez (50 free, 100 free), Krista McAloose (diving), Abbi Tyler (100 fly, 100 back), Tyler Wilson (100 fly, 100 back), Cyril Kurland... (The News-Press -- Sports)
Championship Saturday just days away Nov 12, 2009
At the Jr. Peewee level, the youngest age level, the Sarasota Sundevils blanked Cape Coral Jr. 14-0 to earn a shot at the Riverdale Wildcats who defeated the Fort Myers Jr. Firecats 31-16. Like the age bracket below them, Riverdales Peewee team also earned a PRC Championship bid by defeating Fort Myers ... They ended Fort Myers season with a 21-0 win. (The News-Press -- Sports)
North Fort Myers man's ace scores one for working class Nov 12, 2009
Who: Russ Elvey, 67, North Fort Myers ... And Elvey has far fewer chances at an ace than many of his fellow residents of Lake Fairways, an executive course in North Fort Myers ... Who: Annie Neuer, 72, North Fort Myers. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Tolles, Henke always glad to help a cause Nov 12, 2009
Tommy Tolles, raised in Cape Coral, and Nolan Henke, raised in Fort Myers, were back together at a golf benefit in Southwest Florida last week to help Palmetto-Pine assistant superintendent Mark White and his wife, Patti, who has terminal lung cancer ... Henke, who will turn 45 in two weeks and won three times on the tour in the early 1990s, and Tolles' younger brother, Kenny, who has caddied on tour for Tommy and tour member George McNeill of Fort Myers, helped with the clinic because of... (The News-Press -- Sports)
Fort Myers man, 83, beats age, sets goal to keep doing so at 90 Nov 12, 2009
Last month, Geiser, 83, shot an 81 at his home course, Lexington Country Club in Fort Myers, for one of his few rounds at or below his age since taking up the game ... Armin Dreissiger, 73, shot a 73 at Kelly Greens in Fort Myers on Nov. 2 from the No. 3 tees, measuring 5,836 yards ... Golf wasnt one of the four sports that Fort Myers resident Olaus Ollie Audet lettered in all four years of high school in upstate New York, but good athletic ability tends to carry over. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Verot volleyball star's dream comes true Nov 12, 2009
2 p.m. at Fort Myers: Three Green Wave swimmers will sign national letters of intent. Jon Nunez (Florida), Courtney Wilson (Nova) and Tyler Wilson (Nova) will sign in the schools chorus room. (The News-Press -- Sports)
TRANSFERS: Schools make extra effort to aid adjustment Nov 12, 2009
Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers stations a full-time admissions officer on the campus of nearby Edison State College, which supplies 65% of transfers. Faculty members take initiative, too. (USA Today -- News)
Marine industry upbeat about Fort Myers Boat Show Nov 12, 2009
1:10 A.M. The theme for the 37th annual Fort Myers Boat Show definitely is not "Bigger than ever." ... The first big show of the season, in Fort Lauderdale, went amazingly well, according to John Good, longtime manager of the Fort Myers event. (The News-Press -- Business)
Business Digest: Airport's Thanksgiving no sweat, Orbitz says Nov 12, 2009
Vertro Inc., an Internet software and marketing company based in Fort Myers, cut its quarterly losses further than expected, with a net loss of $1. 8 million, or 5 cents a share, in the quarter ended Sept. 30. (The News-Press -- Business)
Lee County shop doors are opening Nov 12, 2009
By next summer, operators of DaRuMa Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Lounge will open a third location, at south Fort Myers' Bell Tower Shops ... Ramira Pena works Wednesday on the tile that is being installed in the main courtyard at the Bell Tower Shops in south Fort Myers. (The News-Press -- Business)
Naples serious in wooing Cubs Nov 12, 2009
Just up I-75 from Naples in Tampa and Fort Myers, respectively. Bouchard said the Ricketts family should want to build on the Cubs' brand, strengthen the fan base created by generations who grew up watching on WGN-TV, and, ideally, win more games and reach the playoffs on a consistent basis. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
HIGH COURT: Justices to ponder life imprisonment for juveniles Nov 12, 2009
By Andrew West, The (Fort Myers, Fla. News-Press. (USA Today)
Crist's stance stimulating both sides Nov 12, 2009
So Crist, the pragmatic Republican, went out of his way ; all the way to Fort Myers ; to join President Obama, the pragmatic Democrat, on stage and publicly embrace the package. Here are some quotes from the governor that day. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Business digest: Florida estate law focus of event Nov 11, 2009
75-mile stretch of the Orange River east of Fort Myers. Congdon, a PGA professional and member of the Club Managers Association, oversees all management and operations for the 36-hole golf club, fitness and tennis center, its restaurant and bar and Blossom's community grill. (The News-Press -- Business)
Connie Mack: Veterans' selfless sacrifices bought us freedom Nov 11, 2009
Hurbert Nerenberg of Fort Myers earned the Bronze Star recently for his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. During the medal ceremony in May, Hurbert spoke to me about how he saved lives as a combat medic ... -- Connie Mack IV, R-Fort Myers, represents District 14 in the U.S. Congress. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Learn to sail in Florida Nov 11, 2009
on a three-day Learn to Sail course at the school's Fort Myers Beach location is $995 per person ... The packages also include a three-night stay at the four-star Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa on Fort Myers Beach ... Petersburg from $79 each way and to Fort Myers from $84. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Screams, sirens signaled chaos Nov 11, 2009
"At first I thought he was just kidding around and turning up the video game, and then I said, well, maybe it's a training exercise," Johnson told CNN affiliate WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida. She pressed the phone to her ear and listened. (CNN -- US)
Hispanic chamber to pick its first post-schism board Nov 11, 2009
He is now liaison to the chamber for Fort Myers Toyota, a member ... But Miguel Fernandez III, a Fort Myers attorney, believes the groups can enhance the effort. (The News-Press -- Business)
Business digest: 2 local outfits named to AARP's 'best of' list Nov 11, 2009
Guests from Lee County may catch the bus outside the U-Save supermarket on Palm Beach Boulevard in east Fort Myers or go to Hendry County Extension Office in LaBelle. Seating is limited. (The News-Press -- Business)
