“Briefs: Santa Land event set at Sun Splash - The News-Press”

Briefs: Santa Land event set at Sun Splash - The News-Press

Posted: 12 Dec 2009 10:16 PM PST

Santa Land, a holiday event presented by the Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department, will be from 5 to 11 p.m. Dec. 18-23 at Sun Splash Family Waterpark.

The event will feature sleigh rides, Waltzing Waters, photos with Santa, rides for children, crafts and food and beverages.

Admission cost is $2.

Proceeds will benefit The Sunshine Kids.

Cheer program set for Monday

Paradise Cheer half-year All-Star cheer placements will take place at 6 p.m. Monday at Paradise Cheer, 915 S.E. 14th Place, in Cape Coral.

For more information, call 573-4247 or visit www.paradisecheer.com.

Local gardener 3rd in competition

Cape Coral resident Joe Mallon recently placed third in the Gardener's Supply National Gardening Contest that honors people who improve the world through gardening.

The Garden Crusader Awards started in 2001 with a record number of entries this year.

Mallon led a team of students to restore an area of a local beach.

To learn more about the Garden Crusader program go to www.gardeners.com.

New shoe store opens at Tarpon

She Sells Shoes is now open at The Promenade at The Resort at MarinaVillage inside Tarpon Point.

She Sells Shoes is a retail store offering a variety of sandals embellished with rhinestones, beading, natural seashells and bling. The store carries Grandco Sandals, Woodies hand painted sandals and a small line of Italian designed leather shoes for the career woman.

Other stores to open soon include Esterra Spa & Salon and the Silver King Market & Deli.

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