Cirque Dreams Illumination cast comes to WINK News! By WINK News Story Created: Mar 18, 2010 at 9:11 AM EDT Story Updated: Mar 18, 2010 at 9:11 AM EDT CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION is an out of this world, all-new, street smart spectacle from the creators of the groundbreaking hit CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy–the only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway. The show is in town at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall beginning March 16th for eight performances. Audiences of all ages will marvel as city dwellers reinvent familiar objects, balance on wires, leap tall buildings and redefine the risks of flight in a story filled with astounding occurrences. One of a kind artists populate the streets of this magical metropolis and breathe energy into its landscape with urban acrobatics and never before seen phenomenal thrills of disbelief. Over 1,000 Cirque Dreams critically acclaimed dazzling costumes come alive to the sounds of jazz, ballroom, pop and more in this original score. CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION will surely live up to the Cirque Dreams brand of notoriety proclaimed “The grandest circus spectacle east of Vegas” by New York Magazine. Created and directed by Neil Goldberg, CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION is the latest brainchild of Goldberg’s theatrical imagination and the Cirque Dreams brand of entertainment, creators of international performance, touring and Broadway sensations Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Cirque Dreams Pandemonia, Cirque Dreams Coobrila, Cirque Ingenieux and the first show of its kind at sea…Cirque Dreams & Dinneron board the Norwegian EPIC. Over 10 million fans have experienced the phenomenon of a Cirque Dreams show in the past decade. CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION plays March 16 – 21 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Tickets are affordably priced starting at $20.00 and may be purchased by calling (239) 481-4849 or online at www.bbmannpah.com. Performance Dates: Tuesday, March 16 – 7:30PM Wednesday, March 17 – 7:30PM Thursday, March 18 – 7:30PM Friday, March 19 – 8:00PM Saturday, March 20 – 2:00 & 8:00PM Sunday, March 21 – 1:00 & 6:30PM Previous article Census Confusion in the Cape Next article Government orders recall of 1.2 million high chairs
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Census Confusion in the Cape Wrong city in address window has some concerned. By WINK News Story Created: Mar 18, 2010 at 9:40 AM EDT Story Updated: Mar 18, 2010 at 9:40 AM EDT CAPE CORAL, FL- Some residents in Cape Coral are wondering if neighboring Fort Myers is going to get credit for the Cape’s population when Census forms are sent in. That is because in the address window of the Census envelope, the street name and zip codes are correct but the city is listed as Fort Myers. Cape Coral’s Mayor, John Sullivan says he believes this is a serious issue that needs to be, “addressed”. The Mayor says the Census tallies are essential for receiving federal funding and grants and he wants to ensure that all monies that could be allocated to the Cape are received without a problem. A Census spokesperson tells WINK news, the bar codes above the address are geo-encoded and have all the necessary location information needed. Regardless of what the address on the form says. Not taking any chances, Mayor Sullivan has drafted a letter to the Census Bureau alerting officials to the confusion. Next article Cirque Dreams Illumination cast comes to WINK News!
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Government orders recall of 1.2 million high chairs By WINK News By Associated Press Story Created: Mar 18, 2010 at 6:42 AM EDT Story Updated: Mar 18, 2010 at 6:44 AM EDT The government is announcing a recall of some 1.2 million high chairs, saying they pose a fall hazard to children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary recall Thursday involving the product made by Graco Children’s Products, Inc., of Atlanta. The regulatory agency said “screws holding the front legs of the high chair can loosen and fall out” and said cracking plastic brackets can cause the high chair to “tip over unexpectedly.” These tip-overs resulted in 24 reports of injuries including bumps and bruises to the head, a hairline fracture to the arm and cuts, bumps and bruises and scratches to the body.” Next article Bob Chilmonik to announce bid for Lee County Commission
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Bob Chilmonik to announce bid for Lee County Commission By WINK News Story Created: Mar 18, 2010 at 5:40 AM EDT Story Updated: Mar 18, 2010 at 5:40 AM EDT Lee County school board member Bob Chilmonik plans to announce Thursday afternoon he will withdraw from the school board race and instead seek a seat on the Lee County Commission. Chilmonik is going after the seat recently vacated by the death of Bob Janes. A press conference is planned for 1 p.m. Count on WINK News to be there and bring you all the details. Next article St. Patty’s Day, Bonitian style
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Restaurant scammed by propane delivery driver Why it’s important to check deliveries By Renee Stoll Story Created: Mar 18, 2010 at 12:26 AM EDT Story Updated: Mar 18, 2010 at 12:26 AM EDT MARCO ISLAND, FL. – A tough economy is forcing thieves to get creative. Deputies say an Amerigas employee in Naples tried stealing pounds of propane from restaurants and selling it back to them on the side for cash. Denis Meurgue has been in the restaurant business for many years. He knows during the busy season he may spend about $500 a month to have Amerigas fill up his tank with propane to keep his kitchen going at Bistro Soleil. So, when he started running out he got a little curious and talked to his supplier. “He asked me if I wanted the next day he would come back, and instead of paying the full price I would pay half price basically,” Meurgue tells me. Meurgue says Amerigas driver Lazaro Albejas offered to sell him gas on the side, but not for the $1.60 Amerigas was charging. Instead, he just wanted to charge a dollar per pound, cash. It dawned on Meurgue that something was up, “Since I was out of gas I said you know what maybe he’s doing a scam on some other people, and me too in the past. And maybe that’s why I was running out of gas!” With Amerigas’ help, Marco Island Police investigated and found out Albejas was actually shorting customers pounds of propane, without them knowing, and then selling it back to them and pocketing the cash. “To rob me and then try and rob me a second time, he shouldn’t have done that,” Meurgue says. This restaurant owner is concerned other businesses could be scammed in the same way and urges them to check their gas gage before and after a supplier leaves. He tells me it’s something he always took for granted, that the delivery driver was giving him what he paid for. Amerigas did not return my call, but tell police they plan to prosecute Albejas. He is being charged with grand theft. Previous article St. Patty’s Day, Bonitian style Next article WINK talks to fire victim rescued by neighbors
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St. Patty’s Day, Bonitian style Bonita business stays true to roots and is happy for business By Renee Stoll Story Created: Mar 18, 2010 at 12:29 AM EDT Story Updated: Mar 18, 2010 at 12:29 AM EDT BONITA SPRINGS, FL. – St. Patty’s Day festivities were in full swing in Bonita Springs. Fitzgerald’s on Bonita Beach Road normally only sees a few hundred guests a day in season, but Wednesday night they had a few more. When all is said and done, owners tell me their little restaurant will see about 3,000 people come through, which is excellent for business. I’m told this is the 7th year Fitzgerald’s has had their St. Patrick’s day celebration, which had become quite a tradition for Bonita residents. There’s music, Celtic dancers, but what’s the holiday without a little corn beef and cabbage, with a little green beer. “Not everybody drinks green beer, we’ll sell a lot of green beer. But we’ll probably sell a ton and a half of corn beef, that’s a lot of corn beef,” part owner Cecil Ashe tells me in his thick Irish accent. Fitzgerald’s even gave away a trip for two to Ireland. In all, Ashe says business wise, a night like tonight is thanks to the luck of the Irish. Next article Restaurant scammed by propane delivery driver
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WINK talks to fire victim rescued by neighbors By Haley Hinds, WINK News Story Created: Mar 17, 2010 at 10:19 PM EDT Story Updated: Mar 18, 2010 at 12:02 AM EDT CAPE CORAL, Fla. – WINK News talks to the Cape Coral man who was saved earlier today by his two neighbors when his home caught on fire. 62 year old David Johnston, a former firefighter himself, spent 25 years rescuing people from burning homes. Today, the roles were reversed. He says he owes everything to his courageous neighbors he’s never even met. David Johnston, Sr. believes in guardian angels. He met two of his today. “I tried to stand up to get out the window, the door, but I couldn’t make it to the door because of my legs,” Johnston said,” and the next thing I know, my neighbor is there who I don’t even know, and God bless him!” Johnston says the fire started when his oxygen tank burst into flames. James Short III, along with his father, who live next door on SE Van Loon, instinctively ran inside the fiery home. Tonight, Short thinks about checking on his new neighbor. “Just to see how he’s doing, make sure he’s alright,” Short said. “I don’t know what it means to be a neighbor. I just hope someone would do that for me. That’s why I did it.” Johnston didn’t know what his heroes looked like until we showed him the story aired on WINK News at 6. “Thank you very much and thank God you were there. We’ll talk when I get home,” Johnston said. Johnston says he’s grateful he and their dog Roxy made it out alive. But one thing he is going to miss is the giant plush chair his 18 year old son had just bought for him to rest in. “I hope the landlords understand it,” Johnston said. “We don’t do this all the time. We love the place, you know! Johnston was last listed in fair condition, although his humor seems to be intact. The cause of the fire, which appears to be accidental, remains under investigation. Next article Neighbors save man from burning chair
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SWFL Reading Festival is Saturday By WINK News Story Created: Mar 17, 2010 at 5:54 PM EDT Story Updated: Mar 17, 2010 at 5:54 PM EDT The 11th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival takes place 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20 at Harborside Event Center and Centennial Park in the downtown Fort Myers River District. This year’s author line-up includes Lisa Scottoline, Chris Claremont and R.L. Stine as well as Sheramy Bundrick, Tim Dorsey, Sharon M. Draper, Jason Edwards, Lucia M. Gonzalez, James Grippando, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Lisa Jackson, Robert Macomber, Johanna Moran, Gustavo Bolivar Moreno, Lauren Myracle, Carla Neggers, James O’Neal, and F. Paul Wilson. The Lee County Library System produces this annual event to showcase library resources and services, and to promote reading and literacy. In addition to meeting favorite authors, attendees to the Southwest Florida Reading Festival will be able to sign up for a library card and participate in hands-on demonstrations of the latest offerings from the Library System. Complete author information, schedules of festival activities, dates of partner events, directions to the event, and more, are available for your convenience 24 hours a day at readfest.org or call 239-337-READ (7323) during library operating hours. Previous article City council wants one of their own to resign Next article Sled hockey program takes off after WINK News story
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Sled hockey program takes off after WINK News story By WINK News Story Created: Mar 17, 2010 at 5:17 PM EDT Story Updated: Mar 17, 2010 at 5:17 PM EDT LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Last month WINK News told you about the “Florida Eels” sled hockey program starting in Lee County for people with disabilities. Back then, the program was looking for enough players for a team. Now, after our story aired, the program has too many players and needs more sleds. The team is accepting donations. To help, you can send donations to the team at: FLORIDA EELS SLED HOCKEY 4112 NW 36th Lane Cape Coral You can request a non-profit donation receipt. Previous article SWFL Reading Festival is Saturday Next article Three home invasions in one day
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State regulators put an end to shady business practices By Carlos Suarez Story Created: Mar 17, 2010 at 7:22 PM EDT Story Updated: Mar 17, 2010 at 7:22 PM EDT NAPLES, Fla – Officials with the Office of Financial Regulations ordered four businesses in Naples and Bonita Springs to stop offering loan modification services. The companies allegedly charged customers hundreds of dollars in up front fees before getting lenders to agree to lower payments. Lake Walton, a manager at one of the companies shut down, claims the state never told him he couldn’t conduct business until Wednesday when officials issued a cease and desist order. A new law regulating loan modifications in the state went into effect back in January and outlaws companies from collecting fees before successfully getting a loan modified. The state has ordered Walton as well as other businesses to return any payment collected from customers since the beginning of the year. The companies named in the report: – Modification Consulting Services LLC – SWFL Consulting & Marketing LLC Both operated out of an office at 4760 U.S. 41 N. Suite 27 in Naples. – Elite Financial Management Group, Home Protection Agency and a related company, Capital Group and Associates also on the list. Previous article Neighbors save man from burning chair Next article St. Patty’s Day in downtown Fort Myers has businesses hoping for green
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