Last week's column didn't reach fruition because of an ill-timed cataract operation. Your obedient servant can now see clearly, but no longer gets sympathy for bumping into things. Two weeks' worth of results follow. ...more

November 25, 2009

Your obedient servant and his traveling companion have returned from our Panama Canal cruise, and are pleased to report the canal is still there. We investigated on-board duplicate opportunities, but were met by an austere gentleman of English persuasion who said, rather off-puttingly, "Wal, it is going to cawst you some mon-eh." It was a very private group. We decided to play social bridge instead. ...more

November 11, 2009

The Brandon Newcomers Club welcomes people new to the area and those who have been here awhile, and members want to share their knowledge of the environs. ...more

February 11, 2009

As the Laureate Epsilon Beta Brandon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi started its new year at the annual Beginning Day luncheon Aug. 23, members reflected on the accomplishments of the past year and plans for the future. ...more

September 17, 2008

FORT MYERS - A southwest Florida man faces federal charges after authorities accused him of illegally importing more than 28,000 Cuban cigars. ...more

May 25, 2008

The Nativity Outreach Food Pantry is collecting new, unwrapped toys in shopping carts in the social hall of Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E. Brandon Blvd., after all Masses. ...more

December 10, 2007