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2009

2009 Shell Point Open Golf Tournament Raises Money to Benefit the Rehabilitation Center (November 20, 2009)

Shell Point Academy Class to Highlight the History of the Uncommon Friends Foundation and Its Impact On Southwest Florida (November 19, 2009)

Florida Residency & Estate Planning Workshop Presented by Attorneys Craig Hersch & Michael Hill (November 4, 2009)

The Raleigh Ringers Will Launch the 2009-2010 Shell Point Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series (October 27, 2009)

Shell Point Concerts and Conversations Series Opens to the Public (October 21, 2009)

Damaris Carbaugh to Perform in First Concert of the 2009/2010 Season of Praise Concert Series (October 16, 2009)

Shell Point Invites Southwest Florida to Attend Holiday Craft Bazaar (October 16, 2009)

Shell Point Hosts a Fall Festival Open House for the Public (October 14, 2009)

Residents of Southwest Florida Invited to an Informational Meeting at Shell Point(October 12, 2009)

Golfing for a Good Cause at Shell Point in the 6th Annual Shell Point Open (October 07, 2009)

Shell Point Display at Fort Myers Expo (October 07, 2009)

Finemark Bank Under Construction at Shell Point (October 06, 2009)

Shell Point Honors Poster Contest Winners From Lehigh School (September 30, 2009)

Shell Point Honors Poster Contest Winners From Sanibel (September 30, 2009)

Shell Point Honors Poster Contest Winners From Cape Coral School (September 30, 2009)

Shell Point Honors Poster Contest Winners From Area Schools (September 30, 2009)

Shell Point Presents Southwest Florida Symphony In Two Concerts (September 28, 2009)

Famous Shell Point Model Train Room Attraction Re-opens For Visitors (September 22, 2009)

Shell Point Retirement Community Has Hurricane Shelter On-Site (September 11, 2009)

Shell Point Offers Second Annual Speaker Series (September 10, 2009)

Shell Point Academy Manager Appointed to Serve on National ICAA Board (September 8, 2009)

Residents of Southwest Florida Invited to an Informational Meeting at Shell Point During the Month of September (August 27, 2009)

Shell Point Introduces 2009/2010 Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series (August 24, 2009)

The Village Church at Shell Point Announces the 2009-2010 Season of Praise concert Series (August 17, 2009)

Shell Point Residents’ Art On Display In Burroughs Home During September 4 Art Walk (August 17, 2009)

Shell Point Recognized in NATIONAL Retirement Guidebook (August 7, 2009)

SPTV holds open house (August 5, 2009)

Rochelle Chernaiwski named ABL chair (July 31, 2009)

New Shell Point informational Meeting dates added (July 27, 2009)

Shell Point Guest House Recieves Green Lodging Certificate (July 8, 2009)

Shell Point Hosted WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM to Encourage Wellness (June 29, 2009)

Residents of Southwest Florida Invited to an Informational Meeting at Shell Point (June 29, 2009)

Shell Point Receives Business Ethics Award From Uncommon Friends Foundation (June 05, 2009)

Shell Point Welcomes Finemark Bank to the Community (May 28, 2009)

Shell Point Academy Offers Seminar on the Changes In Medicare and Healthcare (June 03, 2009)

Employees Pass Halfway Mark in “BIGGEST LOSER” PROGRAM Shell Point Hosts WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM to Encourage Wellness (June 01, 2009)

Residents of Southwest Florida Invited to Attend Informational Seminars at Shell Point (June 01, 2009)

Shell Point Academy Offers an Economic Crisis Forum (May 04, 2009)

Shell Point Receives Awards From Local FPRA Chapter (April 27, 2009)

Residents of Southwest Florida Invited to Attend Morning or Afternoon Seminars at Shell Point (April 21, 2009)

Country Inn & Suites — Sanibel Gateway Partners With Pink Shell Resort (April 7, 2009)

Famous Shell Point Model Train Room Attraction Open For Free To Visitors (April 5, 2009)

Shell Point Welcomes Peter Richard Conte as the Final Performance in the 2008/2009 Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series (April 3, 2009)

Gabriel V Brass Ensemble Will Offer the Final Performance For the 2008-2009 Season of Praise Concert Series at Shell Point (March 24, 2009)

The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band to Perform at The Village Church at Shell Point (March 16, 2009)

Southwest Florida Residents Invited to Attend Morning or Afternoon Seminars at Shell Point (March 12, 2009)

Shroud of Turin Photographer Barrie Schwortz to Speak at Shell Point (March 6, 2009)

Shell Point Presents the Irish Group Cherish the Ladies (March 3, 2009)

The Village Church Welcomes The Wheaton College Symphony (February 26, 2009)

Renowned Historians Host Two-Part Lecture Series at Shell Point (February 23, 2009)

Shell Point Invites Southwest Florida to Attend Art Show (February 18, 2009)

Shell Point Awarded Multiple CARF-CCAC Accreditation Designations (February 10, 2009)

The Village Church at Shell Point Offers Popular Patriotic Performance (February 5, 2009)

Shell Point Employee Receives Masters Degree in Public Administration (February 4, 2009)

Wallace to Discuss Current National and Political Affairs (January 20, 2009)

6th Annual Parkinson’s Symposium (January 20, 2009)

The Festival of Keyboards to Perform at the Shell Point Village Church (January 16, 2009)

Shell Point Academy Program Wins ICAA Industry Innovator Award (January 13, 2009)

Southwest Florida Residents Invited to Attend Seminars at Shell Point (January 7, 2009)

Kent Moors to Speak at Shell Point (January 7, 2009)

2008

Tim Zimmerman and The King's Brass to Perform at The Village Church (December 31, 2008)

Shell Point Larsen Pavilion Completes Major Renovations (December 30, 2008)

Florida Govenor Appoints Shell Point President to Continuing Care Advisory Council (December 24, 2008)

Country Inn & Suites Sanibel receives Green Certification (December 22, 2008)

Shell Point Earns 5 Star Rating (December 19, 2008)

New Suzy Q Unveiled at Shell Point Retirement Community (December 3, 2008)

Shell Point Offers Special Pricing On 2008/2009 Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series (December 2, 2008)

The Village Church Offers a Christmas Celebration Featuring Ken Medema (November 24, 2008)

Shell Point Employee Has Lots of Love for Locks of Love (November 21, 2008)

2008 Shell Point Open Golf Tournament Raises Money To Benefit Memory Care (November 19, 2008)

The Village Church at Shell Point Presents Two Tenors, Barry Craft and Ben Owens (November 3, 2008)

Shell Point Welcomes The Canadian Brass The First Performance Of The 2008-2009 Fine And Performing Arts Series(October 28, 2008)

Public Invited to View Benefits Assisted Living at Shell Point(October 27, 2008)

Shell Point Invites The Public To Hear About Parkinsons Research(October 22, 2008)

Golfing for a Cause(October 14, 2008)

Shell Point Landscape Planner Steven Morton Earns Arborist Certification(October 9, 2008)

The Village Church at Shell Point Announces the 2008-2009 Season of Praise Concert Series(October 1, 2008)

Shell Point Invites Southwest Florida To Attend Holiday Bazaar(October 1, 2008)

Shell Point Appoint Mark Tesoro As Memory Care Unit Program Manager(September 17, 2008)

Shell Point Speaker Series(September 9, 2008)

Shell Point Southwest Florida Symphony Series(September 9, 2008)

Shell Point Concert Series(September 9, 2008)

Shell Point Completes Architectural Update(September 3, 2008)

Clark Earns Accreditation(July 17, 2008)

Shell Point Benefits From Superior Leadership(August 27, 2008)

Shell Point Retirement Community Receives Three Prestgious Awards(August 15, 2008)

Shell Point Morning Coffees New September 2008 Dates(August 13, 2008)

Shell Point Employee Celebrates 35 Years of Service(July 30, 2008)

Shell Point Retirement Community Marks 40th Anniversary(July 28, 2008)

Shell Point Honored for Flag Recognition(June 30, 2008)

Shell Point Morning Coffees New July 2008 Dates(June 23, 2008)

Shell Point Golf Club Offers Summer Clinic For Junior Golfers(June 13, 2008)

Senator Burt Saunders Talks With Shell Point About Recent Legislation(June 10, 2008)

Golf Course Hole 13 Judged Most Beautifully Brutal™(June 5, 2008)

Shell Point Pavilion Welcomes Marjorie Pregent As New Director Of Nursing(May 28, 2008)

Southwest Florida Residents Invited to Attend Morning Coffee At Shell Point(May 12, 2008)

Shell Point Blooms Into Spring With Assisted Living Open House (April 28, 2008)

Actress Carrie Lund Cacioppo Joins Cast For Final Concert of Season (April 10, 2008)

Shell Point Employees Receive Florida Landscape Technician Certification (March 28, 2008)

Country Inn & Suites Goes Smoke Free (March 25, 2008)

Wheaton Chamber Players Will Present Classic Praise At The Village Church (March 18, 2008)

Ars Ventus to Offer Brass Ensemble Performance (March 18, 2008)

Country Inn and Suites Names Brian French as New General Manager (March 12, 2008)

Shell Point Invites Southwest Florida to Attend Art Show (February 25, 2008)

Shell Point Presents Recognized Author Dr. Stephen Post on His Book, Why Good Things Happen to Good People (February 21, 2008)

Shell Point Presents the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra (February 20, 2008)

Shell Point Features Presentation on Lee County Growth (February 13, 2008)

The Numbers Add Up at Shell Point's Open House As Thousands Tour Community During 12th Annual Event (February 5, 2008)

Shell Point Presents Southwest Florida Symphony in Two Concerts (February 4, 2008)

Shell Point Hosts 12th Annual Open House - Public Invited to Stroll Through Decades of Past Century (January 21, 2008)

Standing Room Only For Presidential Candidate Rudy Giuliani During Visit To Shell Point (January 15, 2008)

Presidential Candidate Rudy Giuliani To Visit Shell Point Retirement Community (January 10, 2008)

2007

Shell Point Presents Southwest Florida Symphony in Two Concerts (December 28, 2007)

Southwest Florida Residents Invited to Attend Morning Coffee at Shell Point (December 26, 2007)

Timothy A. Stephenson Appointed as Executive Director of Legacy Foundation for Shell Point Retirement Community (November 30, 2007)

Shell Point Shines in Lifestyle Showcase (November 20, 2007)

Shell Point Welcomes the Spirit of the Gulf Chorus (November 20, 2007)

Shell Point Welcomed Jared Fogle from Subway (November 7, 2007)

Roger Williams to Perform at Shell Point (November 6, 2007)

The Village Church at Shell Point Announces The Season of Praise Concert Series (November 2, 2007)

Tropical Treasure: Shell Point Opens New Model with Interior Design by Candace Brocato-Carlson (October 2, 2007)

Shell Point Introduces 2007/2008 Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series (October 2, 2007)

Shell Point Retirement Community Communications Department Expands (September 26, 2007)

Shell Point Retirement Community Mid-Rise Residents Celebrated the Grand Opening of the Mid-Rise Courtyard (September 11, 2007)

Timothy D. Ficker Promoted to Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer for Shell Point Retirement Community (August 30, 2007)

2006

Win a new car at the Shell Point Open! - FOX-4's Patrick Nolan to host upcoming golf tournament (March 2, 2006)

2005

Don't Miss a Beat! - Shell Point Concert Series to feature live recording of "From the Top" (October 1, 2005)

Marching On - Alfred du Moulin's Toy Soldier Creations Continue to Amaze (August 1, 2005)

Two Decades - Peter Dys Celebrates 20th Anniversary at Shell Point (August 1, 2005)

Fighting For His New Homeland - The remarkable story of Fred Rosenstrauch (July 1, 2005)

Crabtacular - Resident Owns Two 29-Year-Old Hermit Crabs (July 1, 2005)

Shell Point Golf Club Receives Audubon Certification (June 1, 2005)

Institute Carries on Resident's Work - Dr. Lillian Runnerstrom Taught Hundreds of Nurse-Midwives (April 1, 2005)

Pioneers in Technology - Three Shell Point residents who have a special connection to technology (March 1, 2005)

An Evening of Celebration - Pat Boone Delights Shell Point Residents (February 4, 2005)

The Next Thomas Edison? - Shell Point Honors the Ingenuity of a Future Generation (January 29, 2005)

Couple Donates Gift in Honor of Immigrant Parents - Two Million Dollar Gift Brings Campaign Goal in Closer Reach (January 1, 2005)

2004

Shell Point Salutes Veterans - Residents Share Their Wartime Remembrances (November 11, 2004)

Dr. Bill Beckwith Publishes Book - Shell Point's Director of Behavioral Health Shares His Expertise About Memory (November 1, 2004)

Making a Difference: Dr. Natalie Stephens Turner - Female Physician Broke Through Barriers (October 1, 2004)

Shelter From The Storm - Shell Point's Shelter Provided Safe Haven During Hurricane Season (August 17, 2004)

Noise: My 62 Years of It! - Laymon Miller Shares His Expertise (July 1, 2004)

Military Man Shares His War Stories - Colonel Warren Schilling Remembers the Battlefield (May 31, 2004)

No One Can Compete With This Athlete - At age 102, Everett Hosack's competitive juices are still flowing (May 1, 2004)

A Heart for the C&MA - One Family Gives 175 Years of Service (May 1, 2004)

Voices Young and Old - Shell Point Singers and Edison College Choir to Perform at Barbara B. Mann (April 18, 2004)

Holy Week at The Village Church - Celebration features speaker Gordon MacDonald, organist Harold DeCou (April 11, 2004)

Great Swings at the Shell Point Open 2004 - Golf Tournament Raises Money for Alzheimer's Care (April 5, 2004)

Shell Point Resident Takes to the Stage - Retirement for Phil Hilton Means New Creative Experiences (April 1, 2004)

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Recognized Hundreds of Volunteers - International Theme Created an Exciting Event for Volunteers (March 22, 2004)

Reminiscing About Old Fort Myers - Shell Point Resident Witnessed Area History Firsthand (March 1, 2004)

Koreans Visit Shell Point - Shell Point Serves as a Model for Communities Around the World (March 1, 2004)

Local Stars Shine at Fashion Show - Event Raises Money for Hospice Care at Shell Point (February 20, 2004)

Dr. Bill Beckwith Appears on WGCU - Answers Questions About Alzheimer's (February 2, 2004)

Shell Point Kicks Off Healthcare Renaissance - Art Linkletter Featured Speaker at Gala (January 13, 2004)

2003

Friendship Festival Features Mutual of Omaha's Jim Fowler - Wild Animals Part of Safari Theme (November 14, 2003)

Ding Darling Celebrates Volunteers - Ad"Ding" Up 60 Years of Service (August 1, 2003)

Lakewood is the Best - Builder Wins Construction Award (June 3, 2003)

The Older the Fiddle, The Better The Tune - Shell Point Resident Featured in Recent Book (June 2, 2003)

Par For The Course - For one Hospice patient, it's just another day on the links (June 1, 2003)

Shell Point Open a Grand Success - Golf Tournament Raises Money for Hospice (April 3, 2003)

In Tribute - Former Shell Point Employee Served America in Iraq (March 24, 2003)

2002

TWO Concert Series Host Nationally-Known Performers... and You're Invited! (November 1, 2002)

Southwest Florida Community Foundation Grants Shell Point $18,000 - Hope Hospice Program to Benefit (September 18, 2002)

Award-Winning Dining - Variety Praised by Contemporary Long Term Care Magazine (September 17, 2002)

Jeb Bush and Janet Reno Campaign at Shell Point - The Path to Tallahassee Leads Through Shell Point (August 16, 2002)

New Chaplain Joins The Pavilion at Shell Point - Spiritual Support for Skilled Nursing, Hospice (August 1, 2002)

Shell Point Opens New Hospice Unit - Partnership with Hope Hospice of Lee County (July 2, 2002)

Couple Creates Memorial Flag Fund - A Fitting Tribute to Those Who Served (May 30, 2002)

May is Older Americans Month - Shell Point Kicks Off Month of Celebration With Breakfast Event (May 2, 2002)

Shell Point Golf Club Begins Construction of Championship Back Nine - A Full 18 Holes By Christmas (May 1, 2002)

New Bike Path at Shell Point Welcomes Public Traffic - A lovely stroll between Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach (April 4, 2002)

Shell Point Golf Club Makes NBC-2's Dream 18 - Among The Finest Golf in SW Florida (March 13, 2002)

New Golf Pro Joins Shell Point - Shell Point Golf Club a Coveted Destination (January 4, 2002)

2001

Village Church's 2002 Concert Series Announced - Nationally-Recognized Musical Performers, and You're Invited (December 1, 2001)

Country Inn and Suites "Sanibel Gateway" Opens to the Public - Lee County's Newest Accommodations Choice Right Here at Shell Point (November 14, 2001)

Emergency Services Appreciation Day - Thanks To Our Local Heroes (October 15, 2001)

Art By The Lake To Showcase Beautiful Works - Public Welcome to The Woodlands at Shell Point (October 1, 2001)

Money Magazine Features Shell Point - Just Like Living on a Cruise Ship (September 1, 2001)

Dr. Bernard S. King Goes To Be With The Lord - Shell Point Continues As "King's Crown" (July 12, 2001)

A Month of Remembrance - Shell Point's WWII Veterans Have Stories to Tell (May 19, 2001)

Rosemont Welcomes Its First Residents - Woodlands Getting Bigger and Better (April 16, 2001)

Shell Point's Wildlife Neighbors - Protecting The Surrounding Environment and Biology (April 1, 2001)

United Way Donation Goal Met - Residents Give Over $35,000 (February 19, 2001)

Skilled Nursing Center To Expand - Healthcare Services To Benefit (February 1, 2001)

Open House Draws More Than 4,000 - Everyone Wants to See What's Going On at Shell Point (January 19, 2001)

Chiller Plant Keeps Shell Point Cool - Unique Air-Conditioning System Saves Money and the Environment (January 1, 2001)

2000

Village Church Announces Free Concert Series - Nationally Renowned Performers, and You're Invited (December 5, 2000)

Shell Point Golf Club Holds Grand Opening - Championship Golf Just Minutes from Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach (November 30, 2000)

Barbara Bush Speaks at Shell Point - Governor Jeb Bush Joins His Mom (November 1, 2000)

Olympic Memories Past, Present, and Future - Shell Point Residents and Their Roles in Olympic History (September 15, 2000)

USA Today Features Shell Point Dining - Not Just Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes (August 11, 2000)

Florida's Elder Affairs Secretary Visits - Gema Hernandez Declares Shell Point an Ideal Example (July 13, 2000)

Being Funny Is Serious Business - Resident Cartoonist Shares His Talents (July 1, 2000)

Shell Point Participates in C&MA Annual Worldwide Council - Village Church With Unique Opportunity (June 1, 2000)

10-Year-Old Volunteer Wins Contest - A Servant's Heart in a Kid's Body (May 1, 2000)

Go Tribe! - Lifelong Cleveland Indians Fan Lives Out Her Dream (March 1, 2000)

US Representative Porter Goss Visits Shell Point - Watches State of the Union Speech with Residents (January 27, 2000)

1999

President Peter Dys Recognized With Business Award - Shell Point a Leader in the Community (December 14, 1999)

Local Skippers Set Sail for Shell Point - Boaters Feel Right at Home (October 13, 1999)

Shell Point's Hurricane Shelter Unique - Residents Thankful For Their Port In Storm (July 1, 1999)

Lessons Learned From a Quilt - Stitches in Time (April 11, 1999)

Shell Point Announces 10-Year Expansion - Soon to Become Largest Lifecare Community in the World (January 1, 1999)

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