Newsmakers

Hero? Villain? Victim? Marni Sawicki Tells Her Story

The former mayor of Cape Coral looks back at the controversy that defined her tenure.
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How Barron Collier Got His County

Witness the shrewd way he cut through a thicket of rules, regulations and various personalities to create the county we know today.
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Got a Fight? Call Carol Polis

The retired Cape Coral resident became the first professional female boxing judge years ago and has some colorful stories from her blood-and-glory...
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Joined at the Heart: Sue Monk Kidd’s Tribute to Her Mother

The best-selling author writes about the mom who was always there for her.
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Q&A: Florida SouthWestern State College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Marty Richter

"I’m doing the laundry and watching video tape."
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Jennifer Trammell Takes Charge … with a Smile

The former television news anchor is emerging as a strong presence in the young professional community in Southwest Florida.
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Six Southwest Floridians on Billionaires List

Shahid Khan once again comes in as the richest in our area.
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The Fight Against Sexual Harassment in Southwest Florida

How the #MeToo movement is taking shape locally.
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One-On-One: Collier County Commissioner Penny Taylor

"Doesn’t it bother anyone else that we are thinking about development project by project?"
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Fort Myers Philanthropist and Businessman Tom Cronin Dies

Among his many contributions to Lee County, Cronin revitalized the Shell Factory.
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The Genius of Greg Asbed (Just Don't Call Him A Genius)

The MacArthur Fellow has worked wonders for local farm workers but shuns the attention to his considerable talents.
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Former NBC2 Traffic Reporter Designs 'Cap Wigs' for Cancer Patients

When Natasha Verma was diagnosed with cancer at age 23, she searched for a high-quality solution to the hair loss she experienced.
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Secrets of the Fundraising Superstars

Six of Southwest Florida's premier fundraisers give us insight into how they operate.
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One-On-One: President and CEO of Lee Health Dr. Larry Antonucci

“Now we have to be concerned about what happens when people go home from the hospital.”