October, 2008

The Education Issue

Features

37 Trick or Treat: Renee LePere speaks with local Halloween experts and fanatics to find out what candies you should be handing out and what kind of characters you can expect at your door.
44 Leadership Charlotte: Deanie Gudac learns all about Leadership Charlotte, a program aimed at educating the future leaders of our community.
52 On the Verge of Greatness? READ THE ARTICLE: Lew Morrissey sits down with Dr. Dave Gayler, superintendent of Charlotte County Public Schools, to discuss the district’s outstanding achievements, including excellence in testing and educational programs.
60 Thank God for Parents READ THE ARTICLE: Mary Alspaugh goes behind the scenes at several private schools to find out how parents help keep the educational wheels turning.

14 Kudos READ THE ARTICLE: HARBOR STYLE celebrates the people and organizations that make Charlotte County such a great place to live.
18 October Calendar: You’re invited! Don’t miss any of the must-go, must-do events around the harbor.
22 Freeze-frame: Our photographers snapped shots at events around town. This month we feature Fred Lang Foundation’s Summer Ball and Charlotte County Historical Society’s Casino Night.
28 Harbor Health: In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nancy Semon-Krauss learns how digital mammography is saving women’s lives.
34 Creature Feature: There are more than 700 species of them in Florida. They’re creepy, they’re crawly, they have eight legs and Malcolm J. Brenner is here to plead for their lives.
36 Florida Gardening: Liz Rubini takes a look at a different kind of spider, the spider plant.
70 Dining Review READ THE ARTICLE: Ivey Bowman dines at High Tide in Englewood, where the seafood is fresh and the desserts are divine.