Right at the top of our book reviewer’s list of personal favorites is Pine Island’s own Randy Wayne White, with his Doc Ford environmental mysteries series. In this week’s featured book and White’s latest novel titled Black Widow, America’s favorite spook turned marine biologist, Doc Ford, returns to his roots… that of a covert black ops spy.

If you like a good mystery, especially one that’s served up with a healthy dose of humor, then “The Highly Effective Detective Goes to the Dogs” by critically acclaimed author and Central Florida resident Richard Yancey is for you, says our book reviewer Linda Fasulo.

The work of nature photographer Clyde Butcher is now on display at the Southwest Florida Historical Museum in Fort Myers. WGCU's John Davis was at the opening and has this report…

The world’s attention turns towards Beijing this month for the summer Olympic Games. Art of the Olympians, based in Fort Myers, travels to Beijing as well with an exhibit of artwork by Olympic athletes to revive this lost ideal of the ancient Olympic Games. WGCU’s John Davis has the story.

The city of Fort Myers is looking for a few good artists. The city wants to create two large public works projects and officials are looking across the country for just the right artists to do it. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more.

The National Ballet of Cuba is one of the top dance institutions in the world. Tense relations between the U.S. and Cuban governments prevent Cuban dancers from pursing career opportunities in America. So many choose to flee Cuba. These talented dancers have become valuable assets for American Ballet companies and training academies, including one right here in Southwest Florida. WGCU’s John Davis has more…

One of the vehicles in Friday’s Fourth of July parade on Sanibel Island will be a moving collage made up of the works of some of Southwest Florida’s best artists. Wendy Humphrey reports.

Friends and admirers of the late Robert Rauscheneberg will come together for a celebration of his life Saturday at the Bob Rauschenberg at Edison College in Ft. Myers. The tribute features photographs of the late artist – and selections from his “Ruminations” print series. Ron Bishop is the gallery director and knew Rauschenberg, who passed away last month at his home on Captiva, for many years. He spoke to WGCU’s Valerie Alker…

A Miami developer with a taste for art has decorated his newest condominiums in downtown Fort Myers with works from local artists…including one from internationally known painter, the late Robert Rauschenberg. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more.

The non-profit Sarasota Film Society is fighting to keep one of its facilities tax exempt. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.