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Pamper your pets

Goodness for Pets, a fashionable boutique with gourmet and healthy food for pets, has opened a second store at 7700 U.S. 41 N., (one traffic light south of Vanderbilt Beach Road on the east side of the street) Naples. The original store is located at 619 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Information: 431-6223

New restaurants

-- Scenes on the Bay is now open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily at 489 Bayfront Place, Naples. Happy hour is celebrated from 3 to 7 p.m. Information: 530-2225

-- Sideline Joe’s, food for the team (as quoted on the menu), has opened at 14700 U.S. 41 N., Naples. The restaurant advertises that the cuisine is authentic, honest American food that brings back a simpler time and place. Real ingredients are prepared in classic style and comfort food is shared with your family, friends and the whole team. They have burgers, lap dog’s, salads, Cincinnati chili, Buffalo wings, handmade fries and onion rings. Kids under 12 have a choice of burgers, grilled cheese, wings, lap dogs or chili served with fries, a drink and ice cream for $4.99. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and is nut free. Information: 597-9988

Kosher food on wheels

Glatt kosher meat, Israeli products, dairy products and snacks will be available from the rolling supermarket from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Chabad of Bonita Springs and Estero, 24850 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Information: (386) 532-3131

Free iced coffee

Dunkin’ Donuts will be giving away a free 16 ounce iced coffee from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday at all its locations in Southwest Florida. The following are area stores:

2700 Immokalee Road, Naples, 592-9503

1575 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, 593-7739

775 Preserve Lane, Naples, 593-1070

27820 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs, 949-7030

8902 Alico Road, Estero, 454-8446

10351 Corkscrew Blvd., Estero, 947-6334

Miracles helped by a plumber

James Denton, the actor that plays the plumber Mike Delfino on “Desperate Housewives,” will take batting practice with the Miracles from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers. Denton will also sign autographs and throw out the first pitch at 7:05. Fans can bid on a chance to sit with Denton in the sky suite by bidding at www.miraclebaseball.com until 7 p.m. Wednesday. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Information: (239) 768-4210

Taste of 20 years

Chef Roy Yamaguchi will host a “Taste of Twenty Years Dinner,” with reservations starting at 5:30 p.m. May 23 at Roy’s, 475 Bayfront Place, Naples. The original Roy’s opened in Honolulu 20 years ago and a special menu with dishes from 1988 and 2008 and paired with wines will be served. $85. Information: 261-1416

Free tennis

Children ages 5-12 are invited for a free tennis lesson from 10 to 11 a.m. May 30 at Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club, 1370 Borghese Lanes, Naples. Registration is requested. Information: 259-1132

New stores

Waterside Shops, 5415 U.S. 41 N., Naples, will have new stores in time for Thanksgiving. De Beers, Salvatore Ferragamo, Van Cleef & Arpels and Basler (a women’s ready-to-wear store) will be open by the middle of November. Nordstrom’s will be open on November 7.

Golf and Tommy Bahama

Tommy Bahama has paired with professional golfer and LPGA tour member Michelle McGann. McGann will wear island inspired clothing while on tour and for personal appearances.

Visitors card

Visitors will receive more that $3,000 worth of discounts at hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities when they use the Paradise Coast Values in Paradise VIP card. The card is free and may be obtained at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, 2390 U.S. 41 N., Naples; Downtown Naples Association Visitors Center, 800 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; Marco Island Chamber of Commerce, 1102 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island; and the Everglades Chamber of Commerce, 32016 U.S. 41 E., Everglades City. Information: (800) 688-3600

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