SunStateFootball Top 25 Nov 16, 2009
CAPE CORAL SEAHAWKS(10-0, 4A) ... FIRST ROUND PLAYOFFS: Lakewood Ranch at Cape Coral. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Holidays hiring begins to bloom Nov 14, 2009
The Super Target on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral may hire up to 20 for the holidays, up from about eight last year, store manager Jeff Perera said ... Lauzon, 47, moved to Cape Coral from Tennessee about three months ago. (The News-Press -- Business)
Rick Diamond: The victims of the recession need jobs and donations Nov 14, 2009
County commissioners, in the midst of this crisis, are still discussing giant capital projects like a bridge from Cape Coral to Lehigh Acres. . (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Loyal customers sustain Thomas Jewelers in Cape Coral Nov 13, 2009
Owned by Lorry and Linda Delman since 1981, the Cape Coral store specializes in the one-of-a-kind and redesigns ... The Delmans of Cape Coral said they have built up a loyal clientele over the years that has sustained them during the downturn, although they have seen a change in buying habits ... Nancy Kulp, 57, of Cape Coral is glad Thomas Jewelers returned. (The News-Press -- Business)
Nunez takes 3 crowns Nov 13, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. DuBrasky captures two championships. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Business Digest: Kraft gets contract for Cape Coral VA clinic Nov 13, 2009
1 million project to construct a new Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Cape Coral was awarded to Kraft Construction Co. Inc., based in Naples. The center will provide expanded services for Southwest Florida veterans. (The News-Press -- Business)
North Fort Myers man's ace scores one for working class Nov 12, 2009
Who: Mike Doherty, 66, Cape Coral ... " Vaughn, of course, quickly realized what was going on. "It was a thrill for everybody," he said.(14 of 31)Who: Earle Tolles, 85, Cape CoralWhere: Coral Oaks Golf Course, No. 18, 138 yards, 5-woodHis ace: The great uncle of Cape Coral High graduate and former PGA Tour member Tommy Tolles, Earle Tolles aced the 18th hole during the Rotary charity scramble Nov. 15 for his third lifetime hole-in-one and first in 23 years. "It was kind of into a breeze ... "... (The News-Press -- Sports)
Fort Myers man, 83, beats age, sets goal to keep doing so at 90 Nov 12, 2009
Siriano whose son lives in Cape Coral and whose grandson, Christian Siriano, 22, was the winner of Bravo T.V.s Project Runway stopped practicing as often and saw his game slip ... Cape Corals Paul Longo isnt back to playing 18 holes again just yet, but hes getting there ... A Cape Coral resident for 29 years, Longo shot an 89 at Coral Oaks on June 15, 2007, when he was 91. (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 ... Tolles, 43, whose career highlights include tying for second in the 1996 Players Championship and finishing third during Tiger Woods' historic 1997 Masters victory, headlined a clinic in front of about 70 people on Palmetto-Pine's driving range... (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. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Area swimmers shoot for state titles Nov 12, 2009
Cape Coral: Boys 200-yard medley relay, Olivia Langford (200 freestyle, 500 free), Christina Todd (200 individual medley, 100 butterfly), Meghan Cotugno (50 free, 100 free), Jeanette Conrad (diving), Rebecca Schreiber (diving), girls 200 free relay, Graham Murza (100 backstroke), Tyler Thresher (100 breaststroke), girls 400 free relay. Estero: Molly DuBrasky (200 free, 500 free), Kyle Snew (200 IM, 100 fly). (The News-Press -- Sports)
FL ATH updates Ole Miss status Nov 12, 2009
Cape Coral (Mariner HS), Fla. athlete Eric Mitchell visited Ole Miss for the spring game, was duly impressed, and committed to the Rebels in late summer after garnering substantial interest from several college programs. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Marine industry upbeat about Fort Myers Boat Show Nov 12, 2009
He might have been painting a picture of Bob and Terri Wilk, who moved from Sarasota to southwest Cape Coral so they could have a boat tied up in the backyard. They bought a 31-foot SeaRay last spring. (The News-Press -- Business)
Hispanic chamber to pick its first post-schism board Nov 11, 2009
For Dania Lopez, 63, owner of Lee County Plumbing y in Cape Coral, one organization is enough. She let her chamber membership lapse in 2006 because of unhappiness with its international agenda. (The News-Press -- Business)
Connie Mack: Veterans' selfless sacrifices bought us freedom Nov 11, 2009
Thats why I am so pleased that the construction of the new VA outpatient clinic in Cape Coral is moving forward so quickly. This new clinic will help meet the needs of our rapidly growing veterans population, and Im thrilled that construction will soon begin on the site now that a local contractor has been awarded the construction bid. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Lee County home price declines lead U.S. Nov 11, 2009
Prices in many market segments seem to be stabilizing, said Steve Koffman of Century 21 Sunbelt Realty in Cape Coral. "I don't think you're going to see prices fall without there being demand to absorb them," he said. (The News-Press -- Business)
Today's letters to the editor Nov 10, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Re: "No mining on contested land," Oct. 30. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Friday Night Recap Nov 8, 2009
Cape Coral 27, Ida Baker 0. The Seahawks remain unbeaten and take the district title, Baker is the runner-up and headed to the playoffs for the first time in the school's short history. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
SW Fla. banks hit hard by bad debt Nov 8, 2009
Three locally based banks have failed this year: Riversid 00004000 e Bank of the Gulf Coast (Cape Coral) in February and Hillcrest Bank and Partners Bank (Naples) in October. Naples-based TIB Bank picked up Riverside's assets and Fort Lauderdale-based Stonegate Bank picked up the assets of both Hillcrest and Partners. (The News-Press -- Business)
Briefs: Two sales associates join Fla. Future Realty Nov 8, 2009
Florida Future Realty in Cape Coral has added two new sales associates to its team: Jeremy Louzao and Monica Harrison. Louzao is a Michigan native who has lived in Cape Coral for seven years, while Harrison is a Lee County native who graduated from South Fort Myers High School in 2007. (The News-Press -- Business)
Shell Factory and Nature park: In with the new Nov 8, 2009
Lauri Grace of Cape Coral and her mother, Grace Langone of Fort Myers, stopped by to shop on Thursday. "We wanted to come before the tourist season kicks in" Lauri Grace said. (The News-Press -- Business)
Jobless in U.S. hit 26-year high Nov 7, 2009
In September, SunStream Hotels and Resorts attracted more than 2,000 candidates for the opening of the new Resort at MarinaVillage in Cape Coral. The resort opened Monday. (The News-Press -- Business)
Chinese drywall not hazardous to health, experts say Nov 7, 2009
Nelson said he visited the home of Richard and Patti Kampf of Cape Coral, who have the drywall and felt health symptoms. Hes heard parents report that their pediatricians told them to get their child out of their home with drywall, Nelson said. (The News-Press -- Business)
Punta Gorda pizzeria owner wins Blue Chip award Nov 6, 2009
The others were: David Herman and Todd Strackbein, Herman-Strackbein Construction Inc., Naples; Steve Eagan, In Bloom Flowers, Fort Myers; J. Robert "Bob" Long and Matt Chambers, JRL Ventures Inc./Marine Concepts, Cape Coral; and John Trotter, Mermaid Manufacturing of SW FL Inc. ... The Cape Coral business specializes in design and tooling services. (The News-Press -- Business)
Business digest: Wall Street Wrap Up to begin fifth season Nov 5, 2009
Tom Hafer is now the chaplain at Gulf Coast Village, a continuing care retirement community in Cape Coral. He holds a master of arts degree in religion from the Lutheran Theological Seminary of Philadelphia and is the author of Faith and Fitness, published by Augsburg Books in 2007. (The News-Press -- Business)
Lee County home builders get a few bites Nov 5, 2009
Permit numbers from Cape Coral weren't available Tuesday and there were six in Bonita Springs, one in Sanibel and none in Fort Myers Beach ... But Bob Knight, co-owner of Paul Homes in Cape Coral, said he's been fielding a lot of inquiries from potential buyers drawn by the low price of land. (The News-Press -- Business)
Preshers Tool to auction equipment as it downsizes Nov 5, 2009
Owner Larry Peterson said he closed the store and warehouse at 785 N.E. 19th Place, Cape Coral source of most of the auction items less than a month ago ... Among the bright spots: Peterson expects to cut his overhead by giving up the rented facility in Cape Coral, while offering deals ... Hundreds of tradespeople and do-it-yourselfers are expected to turn out for the auction Nov. 14 and 15 at the former north Cape Coral store. (The News-Press -- Business)
BB&T Insurance buys Oswald Trippe Nov 4, 2009
In addition to Fort Myers, Sarsaota and Holmes Beach, it has offices in Cape Coral, Miami, Naples, Weston and Ocala. It also operates four offices in North Carolina that were not part of the BB&T Insurance acquisition. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Playoff Picture: Southwest Florida Nov 4, 2009
District 12: Cape Coral(8-0, 2-0) hosts Ida Baker (7-1, 2-0) for a game to determine the district champion, the loser is the runner-up ... The road will not be an easy one with potentially two Cape Coral teams(Baker and Cape) in the first two rounds, Armwood, and then potentially Dwyer(on the road), but Charlotte has the ability to beat anyone on a given day with their balanced offense and tough defense. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
South Lee County Mailbag Nov 3, 2009
To Barbara Steffens of Cape Coral who defends these outrageous wages, shame on you. Do you really believe that an administrative person sitting behind a desk deserves to be paid $100,000 per year when they are not even the ones responding to the calls. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Today's Mailbag: Municipal Elections Nov 2, 2009
The Nov. 3 election will be extremely important to each of us if we have any interest in the future of Cape Coral ... My interest in making Cape Coral a better place for all of us has met resistance ... I was a proud resident of Cape Coral when my family relocated here five years ago. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
ESPNU 150 stats » Nov 2, 2009
Cape Coral) Scouts grade: 82 ESPNU 150 rank (position rank): 47 (5) Jaylen Watkins, who projects as a college DB, passed for 124 yards and passed and rushed for touchdowns for Cape Coral (Fla ... according to the Cape Coral Daily Breeze. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Short-sale sellers get stuck in Cape Nov 2, 2009
1:10 A.M. Cora Mooney-Graves believed she had her Cape Coral house sold with a willing buyer and approval of the bank for a short sale ... Its a problem some Realtors say is becoming common in the frenzied Cape Coral housing market, where buyers put in multiple offers to assure they get at least one house before someone beats them to it ... Paula Hellenbrand of Encore Realty, whos also president of the Cape Coral Association of Realtors, said the practice is growing common but sellers agents... (The News-Press -- Business)
Homes selling in northeast Cape Nov 1, 2009
Home sales are up and so is hope in northeast Cape Coral ... The family looked at more than 100 houses in Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres and Fort Myers before settling on their three-bedroom, two-bath ranch that is north of Diplomat Parkway and east of Andalusia Boulevard ... Sylvester, who specializes in the Cape Coral market for Amerivest Realty, said rising taxes, increasing insurance rates after hurricanes Charley and Wilma and falling incomes prevented some people from making mortgage payments. (The News-Press -- Business)
Citizens gets OK for rate increase Oct 31, 2009
Ken Shackleton, 62, of Cape Coral recently renewed his insurance on his home with Citizens before hearing about the increase. But, he said, he doesnt regret the decision, even with rates going up, the cost is still lower than what he paid before. (The News-Press -- Business)
Health bill no hit in Lee County, SW Fla. Oct 30, 2009
Cape Coral auto shop owner Bernal Alvarez has concerns about potential abuses in a government-run plan. Hes originally from Costa Rica, where he said his sister is on a wait list for serious surgery. (The News-Press -- Business)
Jason Lieser's picks Oct 30, 2009
South Fork 23, Cape Coral 21. John Carroll 21, Miami-Palmer Trinity 16. (The Palm Beach Post)
Young chocolatier builds Fort Myers-based company from ground up Oct 30, 2009
Dennis Bone of Cape Coral said he turns to Irresistible Confections whenever its time for a personal or corporate gift. The chocolate is amazing, especially the Key lime truffles, he said. (The News-Press -- Business)
Bizz Buzz: Tourism, hospitality leaders say 'ciao' to summer Oct 29, 2009
"Capeopoly Presents...Water, Entertainment, Economy, Environment; a program about the future of water in Cape Coral." If that is not enough to get your creative juices flowing, you should give up your "get out of jail free card." Discussions centered on the environmental aspects of water and whether it is a limiting factor for growth, the water amenities in the Cape and the potential economic impact of the proposed aquatic center in the city ... In a bit of "Buzz From the (Cape) Colony," Patti... (The News-Press -- Business)
Forum answers mortgage questions Oct 29, 2009
Susan Marculaitis, 52, and her husband, Jeff, 48, purchased their modest Cape Coral home in April 2000. They say the home was within their means and never attempted to refinance, and were even nine months ahead in payments. (The News-Press -- Business)
Saturn dealers optimistic about future of businesses Oct 29, 2009
Bob Goodman said he is negotiating with other manufacturers to locate a new dealership where Saturn of Cape Coral is now and is considering other options for the Saturn of Fort Myers store ... Goodman said he is optimistic that a deal can be made because the Cape Coral location was frequently the top volume sales leader for Saturn in Florida ... The Cape Coral location, just off Pine Island Road east of Santa Barbara Boulevard, opened in March 2008. (The News-Press -- Business)
Consumers too scared to spend on Halloween Oct 29, 2009
Cape Coral resident Suzanne Kelly is determined to have some fun this Halloween, even if it means carting around an extra passenger in the family minivan ... Cape Coral resident Shaun Thompson was strolling the aisles of Halloween Megastore this week, looking for a costume to wear for her weekend shifts at Giorgio's restaurant. (The News-Press -- Business)
Vocational training popular, supported in Lee County Oct 29, 2009
Mihalek, 62, of Cape Coral, is in the final days of a Certified Nursing Assistant program at the Lee County High Tech Center North, paid by federal stimulus dollars intended to spur economic recovery ... Susan DeBona, 55, of Cape Coral, is studying to become an optician in a program through Edison State College and Hillsborough Community College. (The News-Press -- Business)
• Alma L. Farmer Oct 28, 2009
Alma L. Farmer, 94, of Cape Coral, Fla. passed away Saturday Oct. 25, 2009, in Cape Coral ... Survivors include two daughters, Carol Nelson of Prosperity, S.C., and Jean Ruane of Cape Coral, Fla. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Today's Mailbag Oct 28, 2009
Mr. Rollo of Cape Coral wrote that Churches should be more interested in helping individuals build a relationship with their God than to worry about what specifically they believe in ... LUCILLE and BARRY BLOOMCape Coral. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Cities, volunteers fight blight caused by foreclosure crisis Oct 27, 2009
Volunteer Tony Brigandi,18, cuts grass followed by Cape Coral, Fla ... Since June 2007, when Cape Coral started tracking foreclosed properties, city workers have mowed 5,234 lawns on vacant homes. (USA Today)
Editorial: Holding office brings with it great scrutiny Oct 26, 2009
The cases of Cape Coral City Councilman Tim Day and Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Mike Becker remain under investigation. Days relations with former tenants at one of his rental properties are being looked at, as are complaints from an employee of his at the Southwest Florida Institute for Public Service. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Cape Coral Mailbag Oct 26, 2009
I made my first visit to Cape Coral in 1974 ... It is time for the citizens of Cape Coral to wake up ... EUGENE D. WOLFECape Coral. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Experts at North Fort Myers forum provide advice on who to trust in housing crisis Oct 25, 2009
Susan Marculaitis, 52, and her husband, Jeff, 48, purchased their modest Cape Coral home in April 2000. They say the home was within their means and never attempted to refinance, and were even nine months ahead in their payments. (The News-Press -- Business)
Orion Bank late on taxes Oct 24, 2009
The biggest unpaid tax bill is $81,712 for a 20-acre parcel of vacant, residentially zoned land at 1810 Savona Parkway W. in Cape Coral. That means that tax certificates are now held by investors who paid the taxes, or by the county. (The News-Press -- Business)
13.9 percent jobless in Lee County Oct 24, 2009
So, too, has the Resort at MarinaVillage in Cape Coral, which has hired 145 people recently following a two-day job fair. The resort is set for a Nov. 1 opening. (The News-Press -- Business)
Real estate briefs: Calling all builders for Parade of Homes Oct 24, 2009
Robin Hull has joined the sales team at Prudential Cole Realtors in Cape Coral. She has more than 18 years experience in a variety of areas of the Southwest Florida real estate business. (The News-Press -- Business)
Five Guys opening sixth Southwest Florida location Oct 24, 2009
Five Guys has six locations with two each in Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Naples. In your voice. (The News-Press -- Business)
Commercial property transactions Oct 24, 2009
- Cronin Enterprises Inc. dba Healthcare Coding lting Services, leased 1,715 square feet at 1505 S.E. 40th St., Suite B, in Cape Coral from First Community Bank of Southwest Florida ... - European Financial Services LLC leased 1,400 square feet of office space at 4427 S.E. 16th Place in Cape Coral from Sunny Florida Investments LLC. William Mankin of Colliers Arnold represented the landlord. (The News-Press -- Business)
Home prices stay about the same in Lee Oct 24, 2009
Thats also the case in Lee County, where buyers have to offer more than the asking price to have a shot at the most sought-after properties, said Paula Hellenbrand of Encore Realty, whos also president of the Cape Coral Association of Realtors. You cant assume the listing price is the price youre going to get it for, she said thats especially true of homes on saltwater canals in Cape Coral with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. (The News-Press -- Business)
Bounce N Glow entertainment center to hold opening in December in Fort Myers Oct 24, 2009
Mike Greenwells Bat-A-Ball and Family Fun Park in Cape Coral is a longstanding Lee County business with a family-friendly concept, although several of its activities are outside, including batting cages and paint ball. A Mike Greenwells manager declined to comment on Bounce N Glows pending opening. (The News-Press -- Business)
Cape Coral developer/broker's empire crumbles Oct 24, 2009
1:10 A.M. The real estate empire of Cape Coral developer/broker Greg Eagle is being hit by a barrage of foreclosures and court judgments the latest by a judge who ordered him Thursday to turn over 83 properties to satisfy a creditors debt of more than $3 ... The Thursday order by Lee Circuit Judge Michael McHugh called for Eagle to turn over to the lender, 5200 Ranch LLC, all the stock in Greg W. Eagle PA., plus a $450,000 promissory note from Cape Coral-based Acme Seafood Inc. Acme does... (The News-Press -- Business)
$4.5 million house in fraud case could be bonanza for Lee County Oct 24, 2009
Cape Coral resident Kevin Nichols, 46, was a student since 2001 at Charles Parsons aviation school, Safeflight International/Fort Myers, Inc. Around late 2005 or early 2006, Nichols said he tried to rent a plane for which he had prepaid, but the business had shut its doors. He won a small claims judgment in March for $729, but said he has not yet been paid. (The News-Press -- Business)
Snowbirds fly, leave driving to transporter Oct 24, 2009
Geneva Cook said deliveries are a problem she and her life partner, Eugene Gervais, have had with the auto transport companies - Autolog not among them - that they've used when they travel between their homes in Cape Cod and Cape Coral. "They promise you everything and deliver nothing," she said. (The News-Press -- Business)
Punta Gorda redfish tourney off for 2010 Oct 24, 2009
Mike Friday of Naples and Danny Latham of Punta Gorda finished fourth in Lake Charles, and Bo Johnson of Cape Coral and Mike Del Duca of Naples finished in the top five in the Redfish Cup Championship. All now face decisions with sponsors that provide cash, and equipment for tournament anglers. (The News-Press -- Business)
JC Shurburtt » Oct 22, 2009
One Georgia high school is carving a spot for itself on the recruiting circuit - ESPN. Originally Published: October 21, 2009. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Five Charged With Setting Teen on Fire Oct 14, 2009
Brandon Cape Coral Fl. by msceci October 14, 2009 1:45 AM EDT. (CBS News -- US)
Forbes: American cities that are on the rise Oct 12, 2009
" Behind the numbersThe U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey updates select subjects from the decennial U.S. Census annually, using a smaller sample of the population. It measures characteristics of the population for the year 2008. Forbes looked at the percentage of residents, one year or older, that moved into the 100 most populous Metropolitan Statistical Areas (geographic entities that the U.S. Office of Management and Budget defines and uses in collecting statistics). Florida... (MSNBC -- Business)
Jobless in Fort Myers, rest of USA beset by personal battles Oct 8, 2009
" Unemployment also hurts relationships. Bogert, who no longer has money for going out, says his girlfriend of two years broke up with him in May, though they reunited two months later. The stakes are higher for Boyd Champion, who lost his construction job three years ago and is married with two children. His wife, Roxanne, was laid off from her pool-cleaning job, and the couple lost their three-bedroom home in nearby Cape Coral to foreclosure. Their jobless benefits ran out two years ago. They... (USA Today -- Money)
Americans on the Move Choose College Towns Oct 7, 2009
REALTOR Magazine Online: The real estate professional's business support tool. YOUR INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE REALTOR.ORG/realtormag. (Realtor Magazine Online)
