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RSW and FGCU put SWFL on the MAP
ANNIVERSARIES ARE ARBITRARY, PERHAPS, BUT HISTORY IS NOT.
Here, Florida Weekly celebrates the histories of the two most prominent and influential cultural forces ever to create gravity south of Sarasota: Full Story
On a wing and a permit
WHEN ROGER SITKINS DESCENDED OUT OF the night from Little Rock and touched down in a Boeing 727 at 1:40 a.m. on the morning of May 14, 1983, several things happened in quick succession. Full Story
Retirees carve out time to bring smiles with toy cars
Like many a bright idea, it all started over a round of golf. Bill Reiff asked his golfing companion, Marlin Dorhout, “So what do you do?” The Colorado man told him: “I make toy cars.” Full Story
Sponsors, donations needed to help grads celebrate safely
The Greater Naples YMCA seeks sponsors for its 28th annual Project Graduation, a drug- and alcohol-free celebration for more than 1,200 graduating seniors from 12 Collier county high schools. The party takes place from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday, May 31, at the Y. Free attendance is made possible through the support of corporate and individual donors, community agencies and volunteers. Full Story
Sign up for a safe-driving refresher
The AARP offers classes to help older drivers refresh their driving skills and reduce their risk for tickets and accidents. Drivers older than 55 become eligible for a discount on auto insurance. Registration is $14 per person, $12 for AARP members. Reservations are essential and can be made by calling the number with each session. Here’s what’s coming up: Full Story
Plans taking shape for Love That Dress!
PACE Center for Girls of Collier County has set the date for its next Love That Dress! The evening of shopping and a silent auction will take place Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Dress donation parties leading up to the big night are in the planning stages. Full Story
Stylish bargains bloom at Fashionista’s Garden
Fashionista’s Garden, a shopping event to benefit the Garden of Hope & Courage, takes place from 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the garden at the NCH downtown campus. Full Story
Concerts, workship service highlight National Salvation Army Week
In observance of National Salvation Army Week, which was declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 as a time to honor the organization’s work done on behalf of the poor, The Salvation Army in Collier County invites the public to two concerts and a worship service. Full Story
Step out for CCSO’s family-friendly event
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and its Golden Gate Road Patrol host a family-friendly 5K run/ride and safety fair from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Golden Gate Community Center. The safety fair takes place throughout the evening; the run/ride sets out at 6:30 p.m. and follows a route through nearby neighborhoods. At 8 p.m. Full Story
HIT THE LINKS
¦ The East Naples Merchants Association holds its second annual golf tournament at Royal Palm Country Club on Saturday, May 25. The 18-hole scramble begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Full Story
CLUB NOTES
¦ The PC Business Users Group, welcomes members and guests who have questions about their computers to attend the next meeting from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave. Bring questions to be addressed in a round-robin format. E-mail questions ahead of time to donbeach@cyberton.com if you have a chance. Full Story
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