Chad Lutkenhaus

MAURA GLADYS - What do you do when you don’t have a past? You build a future. Bob Butehorn has done just that, taking Florida Gulf Coast University from a non-existent soccer program to a nationally-ranked team with high aspirations in just four years. Now, with the team eligible for post-season play for the first time in program history, the squad is shooting for even greater heights. Butehorn was hired in 2007 and was charged with the task of recruiting players for a soccer program in its...Read Full Story

FORT MYERS, FL – Florida Gulf Coast University invites aspiring writers to attend the Sanibel Island Writers Conference, Thursday, Nov. 3 through Sunday, Nov. 6 at BIG Arts and The Sanibel Island Public Library.  Participants can attend a variety of workshops, panels, lectures and readings presented by celebrated writers and teachers. Registration is now open. John Sayles, Henry Rollins, Dan Bern and John K. Samson will headline the conference. Veteran filmmaker and novelist Sayles will...Read Full Story

Print This Post John Ferrari And John Lambie Appointed To Leadership Positions. DwellGreen announced the appointment of John Ferrari to the Governing Council of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, Myakka River Branch and John Lambie as Co-Chair of the Affordable Housing Task Force.  “I am very excited to join the governing council of the Myakka River Branch and look forward to working together with this highly talented group of green professionals,” said...Read Full Story

Preliminary August Vacation DetailsOn Saturday, August 14th, the First Family will travel to Florida's Gulf Coast, where they will spend the weekend. herePres. Welcome To The Oily Sunshine State. Tip: You And Your Family Use The Pool. Stay Out Of The Gulf.Read Full Story

Question by Just Me: Florida Gulf Coast or Atlantic Coast for vacation? Looking for a vacation spot for two couples in their mid-twenties. What are the big differences between the beaches and water on the Atlantic Coast vs. The Gulf Coast? We are looking at Captiva, Sanibel, and Naples in the Gult, but don’t know where to look on the Atlantic side. Any suggestions? We aren’t looking for a wild, crazy party time. Just pretty water and beaches by day and cook at home, eat out, play games at...Read Full Story