The Edison Awards return to Fort Myers

The fifth edition of the Edison Awards in Fort Myers will honor a man known as the godfather of artificial intelligence and an innovator in higher education. And the event, taking place April 2-3 at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers, offers so much more to those residing near the winter home of Thomas Edison and the surrounding communities of Southwest Florida, said Frank Bonafilia, executive director of the Edison Awards.

Former Joann employee starts business selling fabric, crafts

For years, Vicki Kirby sold her hand-made custom crafts in Port Charlotte while working at Joann fabric and craft store. She never dreamed of starting a business at 71, but an unexpected event led her to opening Kirby’s Fabric Korner on March 10 at 4549 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte.

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