http://www.bocagrandetalk.comTop Headlinesen-usThu, 11 Mar 2010 21:59:00 EDTThu, 11 Mar 2010 21:59:00 EDThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://www.bocagrandetalk.com/page/content.detail/id/505622.htmlThe largest die-off of endangered manatees in recorded history is taking place in Florida as a result of the state's prolonged, record low temperatures. This year through March 5, at least 193 manatees have died from cold stress. Another 151 deaths were classified as undetermined but most of these were likely caused by cold stress.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:37:50 EDThttp://www.bocagrandetalk.com/page/content.detail/id/505613.htmlFlorida's 11.9 percent unemployment in January tied the state's record-worst joblessness rating. In Lee County, 12,799 jobs dissolved as employment declined from 252,809 people working to 240,110 employed. The jobless rate jumped to 14.1 percent from 10.9 percent a year ago. The Charlotte County jobless rate shot up to 13.8 percent in January from 10.7 percent a year earlier.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:40:33 EDThttp://www.bocagrandetalk.com/page/content.detail/id/505612.htmlDespite a strong turnout this year, the BIPS Green Gala might be going into mothballs at least for a year and maybe longer. Executive Director Sharon McKenzie told the Barrier Island Park Society Board Monday the gala is doing well but it's being crowded by multiple similar events run by other island nonprofits. Boca Grande is home to roughly 27 nonprofits.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:05:42 EDThttp://www.bocagrandetalk.com/page/content.detail/id/505611.htmlLee County deputies needed less than a day to arrest the man they say robbed the Bank of America, 13099 South Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. Robert Wickham, 44, was arrested shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday as he left his home in the 5000 block of Seventh Avenue in Pine Manor. Detectives say they recognized Wickham from bank surveillance video and staked out his home.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:03:09 EDThttp://www.bocagrandetalk.com/page/content.detail/id/505607.htmlThe Lee County Sheriff's Office today charged Manuel Anthony Rodriguez, 29, in the Thanksgiving night shooting death of Alejandro Sanchez. Two Hispanic males were shot Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, at Harlem Heights Community Park, 7336 Concourse Blvd., Fort Myers. Alejandro Sanchez was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:43:47 EDT