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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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