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Your News: Celebrate Endangered Species Day at Naples Zoo
Thursday, May 15, 2008
On Friday, May 16, 2008 Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens and the Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge are celebrating the country’s third annual Endangered Species Day. Full story »
Your News: Golden Gate High to offer summer band camps
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The Golden Gate High School (GGHS) Titan Band is pleased to announce its offerings of four summer band camps specifically targeted at current and incoming middle and high school students for the 2008-09 school year. Full story »
Your News: Girl Scout college scholarships awarded
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. awarded $1,000 college scholarships to ten graduating Senior Girl Scouts at its annual meeting held April 19 in Sarasota. Scholarship eligibility is based on a girl’s involvement in Girl Scouts, her academic achievements, and her service to the community. Each of the following girls was awarded a $1,000 Girl Scout college scholarship: Full story »
Your News: Florida Rep offers special performances of 'The Shape of Things'
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Florida Repertory Theatre is proud to announce The Shape of Things by Neil Labute as a special addition to its 10th Anniversary Season, with only three performances on May 23, 24 & 25 at 8pm. Full story »
Your News: Collier youth, adults volunteer during national day of service
Monday, May 12, 2008
Members with the Collier County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans joined with youth and adults from area Lutheran churches to sort and pack donations on Saturday, May 3. Full story »
Your News: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony planned for Triage Center/Low Demand Shelter
Monday, May 12, 2008
On Friday, May 30, 2008, 10 AM, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and a large number of local social services agencies will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Triage Center/Low Demand Shelter in east Ft Myers. Full story »
Your News: Hunter safety course scheduled in Hendry County
Monday, May 12, 2008
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host the field day portion of the free hunter safety course on May 17, 2008 in Hendry. Participants must have completed the hunter safety web course and must have the printout of the final report. Full story »
Your News: Opera Naples performs Little Red Riding Hood in area schools this week
Monday, May 12, 2008
As children we learned the story of Little Red Riding Hood as our mother read it from a book or we watched it on television. This week, May 12-16, Opera Naples is bringing the famed child’s tale to life as only this unique production company can on its tour of 13 area schools. Full story »
Your News: 'Little Brother' wins model car contest
Friday, May 9, 2008
David Moll may get some odd looks when he tells people that Justin is his “Little Brother”. However, the two have indeed been “Brothers” since they were matched through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of SWFL’s (BBBS-SWFL) mentoring program over five years ago. Full story »
Your News: Naples resident donates $2M for endowed professorship at University of Michigan
Friday, May 9, 2008
Whether studying the origin of moon craters or developing a crucial secret weapon during World War II, Dr. Ralph Baldwin always stretched the boundaries of knowledge. Full story »
Your News: Naples Botanical Garden receives $21,000 anonymous gift
Friday, May 9, 2008
Naples Botanical Garden has received an anonymous gift of $21,345.59. The donation was received on Wednesday, May 7th and will help fund the Garden’s expansion capital campaign. Full story »
Your News: Southwest Florida Ballet to perform
Thursday, May 8, 2008
The inaugural performance by Southwest Florida Ballet, Inc. takes place this weekend in Naples. The not-for-profit company is the first of its kind for the southwest Florida area. Full story »
Your News: Bonita resident honored at Michigan State University commencement
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Robert L. Mahr, DVM, received the Distinguished Veterinary Alumnus Award from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Full story »
Your News: Naples Police Department takes top honors at 2008 Top Shot Challenge
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
On Saturday, May 3rd, the Naples Police Department won tops honors at the 3rd Annual Top Shot Challenge. Full story »
Your News: Greater Naples Leadership elects new board of directors
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Greater Naples Leadership, Inc. (GNL), has announced the new 2008-09 Board of Directors. The 13 year-old nonprofit is organized to provide proven leaders with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the issues and needs in Collier County and to encourage the use of their skills in bettering the community. Full story »
The Naples Daily News asked readers to help us build an interactive map of Mother's Day greetings from around Southwest Florida and you responded! The majority of our responses were from Collier County, but we received Mother's Day messages from all over the United States, including Louisiana, Arizona, Tennessee, Ohio, New Jersey, Georgia and Missouri, as well as locations on Florida's East Coast. Find your message on our interactive map of Mother's Day Greetings
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- Armed Forces Day at Naples Zoo -- 05/16/08 at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
- Endangered Species Day at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens -- 05/16/08 at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
- Student Showcase Exhibition 2008 -- 05/16/08 at Art League of Bonita Springs
- 2008 Naples Bayfront Boat Show -- 05/16/08 at Bayfront Marina
- Pollo Tropical Grand Opening Celebration -- 05/16/08 at Pollo Tropical - East Naples
- Fort Myers Miracle vs. Tampa Yankees -- 05/16/08 at Hammond Stadium
- Mother-Daughter Spa Day -- 05/16/08 at Aston Gardens at Pelican Marsh (4800 Aston Gardens Way, Naples)
- Estero Council of Community Leaders -- 05/16/08 at Estero Community Park
