bagging the bargains
OUTLET MALLS EXPECT A BANNER SEASON
WHILE RETAILERS ACROSS THE country are bracing for a dismal holiday season, one sector of the market is predicting a banner year. The struggling economy continues to lure budget-conscious shoppers to outlet malls, enticing them with savings up to 75 percent off retail. Full Story
Sweetbay issues call for soldiers' coffee
In partnership with the Military Heritage Museum in Fishermen’s Village, Sweetbay Supermarket announces a call for coffee for U.S. troops overseas. Sweetbay is working with a nonprofit partner Support the Troops Inc. to send pounds of coffee to U.S. Full Story
Governor signs proclamation for Manatee Awareness Month
Gov. Charlie Crist recently issued a proclamation recognizing November as Manatee Awareness Month, a tradition supported by Florida’s governors for many years. Manatees are listed as endangered at the state, federal and international levels. The proclamation states, “Manatees face the risk of extinction due to human-related threats.” Full Story
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
‘Grand Tour’ pieces gain popularity
The wealthy and the almost-wealthy of the late Victorian era chose to take the “Grand Tour” of Europe to show off their sophistication, education and good taste. The tour could take a year or more. Young men went to be educated in a language, usually French, or in architecture and art. Full Story
Festival of Lights kicks off Nov. 21
The Festival of Lights at Fishermen’s Village is a celebration of themed decorations throughout the Village with more than one million lights. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21 with the Lee County Pipes & Drums group parading throughout the Village to herald in the holiday season. Full Story
Shred day at Charlotte State Bank
Charlotte State Bank is helping area residents protect themselves against identity theft by holding a “Shred-It Day” from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Nov. 14, at the bank’s Murdock office, 1100 Tamiami Trail (next to Sonny’s restaurant). Full Story
Empty Bowls dinner Nov. 19
Nov. 19 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 24515 Rampart Blvd., Port Charlotte. There are three seatings, at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Proceeds from the $10 per person dinner benefit Charlotte County Schools’ Homeless Student Program, Good Samaritans, Helping Hands in Englewood and the Homeless Coalition. For more information call 255-7515 Full Story
Health fair Nov. 14
AllPro will host its first annual Fall- Palooza and Health Fair at Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Punta Gorda harborside shopping plaza. Full Story
‘Exploding the Enemies Inside Me’
In an age when anyone with a computer and lots of words can blog their way through hours of cyberspace and reams of paper, along comes Deborah Seter, a resident of Punta Gorda Isles in Charlotte County, to remind us what the Internet and written self-examination should be all about. Full Story
Caputo earns Blue Chip award
Diane Caputo, who saved her restaurant from the brink of failure three times, has won the 15th Annual Southwest Florida Blue Chip Community Business Award. Full Story
Woman’s Club tea to raise money for Head Start program
The Punta Gorda Woman’s Club will be conducting a holiday tea as a fundraiser for Charlotte County’s Head Start program at the Baker Center.
The tea will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1-4 p.m. at the Punta Gorda Woman’s Full Story
Local women take honors in national essay contest
Christine Cristina of Port Charlotte, a devoted daughter who has been caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s disease for the past four years, is a first place winner in the national “Give a Caregiver a Break” essay contest by Caring Today magazine and Home Instead Senior Care, a sponsor of the contest. Full Story
SWFL author tells story of historic ‘Ship of Fools’
In his new book, “Ship of Fools,” Dr. Albert J. Prendergast, Ph.D., tells the incredible true story of the 3,000-mile voyage of a United States luxury cruise liner to a tiny U.S. territory and back. Full Story
Star dancers revealed
The Arts & Humanities Council has announced the six celebrities chosen to perform at “Dancing with the Charlotte Stars 2010.” At a reception held on the rooftop of the Wyvern Hotel, six dancers were introduced by event’s chairman, Robert Dickinson. Full Story
Give a tree; help the earth
The Arbor Day foundation has developed unique gifts for the holidays and other occasions that help the earth. Full Story
Worden Farm, Yoga Sanctuary team up with gratitude
At 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, The Yoga Sanctuary and Worden Farm will conduct and annual “Being Thankful” celebration. This celebration will take place at Worden Farm, Charlotte County’s only organic community farm. You will learn about organic vegetables and farming, experience
a mini yoga session, and share in a brief meditation on gratitude. Full Story
Military veterans to be celebrated
Charlotte State Bank’s Charlotte Harbor office, the Military Heritage Museum and Visani Restaurant are celebrating those who served our country in times of war and peace. The event runs through Saturday, Nov. 14. Full Story
C.A.R.E. needs jewelry, antiques for event
C.A.R.E., The Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies Inc., is a local nonprofit organization for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violent crimes in Charlotte County. The agency will conduct its annual fundraising ball on Jan. 30, and is taking donations of estate jewelry and antiques. Donated items can be tax-deductible. Full Story
Foreclosure and bankruptcy workshops offered
The Lee County Bar Association will sponsor another free foreclosure and bankruptcy workshop for the public at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 12600 University Drive (Summerlin and College) in Fort Myers. Information presented is pertinent to residents of Charlotte County as well. Full Story
Commissioners seek volunteers
The Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board needs one Charlotte County resident to serve as a representative of the local medical community which may include, but not be limited to kidney dialysis centers, long term care facilities, assisted living facilities, hospitals, local health department or other home- and community-based service. Full Story
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