Speed of subprime bust surprises

The subprime mortgage meltdown has been a shock to industry insiders, but now they say it's hitting harder and faster than expected - even to those who predicted the crisis in the first place.

Investors fish for profit in clean water

Investors are pouring money into the world's most valuable commodity water. Three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now focus on ...

A party to fend off foreclosure

Not being able to pay the bills is rarely a cause for celebration. But after a first try at home ownership landed a San Carlos Park couple in a deep financial bind, Amanda Stark, 30, and Bill Berry, 34, were willing to try anything to shave away at their debts ? even partying.

Ultra slim shower looks super classy

This shower designed by Signorini Design uses ultra slim metallic blocks and attached lights to rain down the water in color, illuminating the streams in yellow, red, blue, or green. I'm just glad they finally made a shower that's as classy as I am. Now I can finally shower in my tuxedo and monocle ...

Scientists unearth Superman's 'kryptonite'

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Nelson wants to be next Bonita Springs mayor

With a crowd of about 80 people standing in the sandy yard of a home that Bonita Springs Councilman Ben Nelson owns in the downtown area, Nelson announced today he will run for mayor in next year?s election. ?This campaign is going to be about renewal,? he said. ?It?s going to be a renewal of our resources. ...

Living In | Downtown Brooklyn: Now Open for Living, as Well as Business

Zoning changes have prompted residential development in downtown Brooklyn, whose 12 subway lines are poised to get a lot more round-the-clock use.

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IBM Touts Breakthrough in 3-D Chips

IBM said it achieved a breakthrough in developing a 3-D chip that can be stacked vertically to reduce size and power use.

Hot Off the Grill: Wyld's Cafe

Popular with locals and seasonal residents alike, Wylds Cafe features modern American cuisine in a relaxed, intimate setting. The menu changes somewhat regularly to include seasonal ingredients, however, many staples stay throughout the year.

Experts Open Dolphin 'Chat Line' in Fla.

KEY LARGO, Fla. (AP) -- A marine mammal rehabilitation facility opened a dolphin "chat line" of sorts Saturday, hoping to teach a deaf dolphin's unborn calf to communicate....

Estero to get Marriott's SpringHill Suites

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is coming to the new Coconut Crossing development at the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Coconut Road in Estero.

Despite slowdown, future bright for south Lee real estate market, expert says

The small purple splotches on a large map of Bonita Springs and Estero displayed on a screen inside a room full of real estate agents and developers Thursday night represented the last vacant pieces of land left in the area. And those spread-out splotches were what local real estate researcher Mike ...

New York Building Sells Church for $5M, Buyer Plans Condo Conversion

New York -- Massey Knakal Realty Services recently sold the top floors of a stark six-story Manhattan building that consists of a church, auditorium, three vacant floors, offices and meeting rooms. It was sold to Property Markets Group, which plans on converting the vacant floors into condominiums, in ...

Liles leads historical walking tour of Old Bonita

Byron Liles led a group of 80 participants on this year?s Walk Bonita event. The historical walking tour was part of a weekend of festivities in Bonita Springs. Last Saturday?s event was sponsored by the historical society. The tour began at the Liles Hotel where Byron explained the history of the hotel ...

Google Lets Users Add Features to Maps

Google is releasing a new feature called My Maps that lets users annotate and then share online maps.

Buying homes in foreclosure can be risky

Buying a home in foreclosure isn't easy, and it's hardly without risk. Before you consider plunging into the foreclosure market, ...

Bark Busters opens new franchise in Fort Myers

Bark Busters, the world?s largest dog training company, is expanding into Southwest Florida.

Circuit City to Cut More Than 3,500 Jobs

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Circuit City Stores Inc. said Wednesday it plans to cut costs by laying off about 3,400 retail workers, or 8.5 percent of its in-store staff, and hiring lower-paid employees to replace them. It is also trimming about 130 corporate information-technology jobs....

Builders talk commercial vs. residential

This week we compare the fortunes of the commercial builders vs. the residential builders.