Rumble in the Jungle
A SHOWDOWN IS BREWING OVER BIG CYPRESS TOWN THAT PITS DEVELOPMENT AGAINST NATURE ... AGAIN
Once again, it seems, it's that doggone cat. The big one, Puma concolor coryi, the Florida panther. Full Story
Edison State College curriculum evolves to meet changing demands
Like the five counties it serves, Edison State College is evolving. The college now offers four-year bachelor's degree programs at its Lee County campus, with similar programs planned for Collier and Charlotte counties. Full Story
Fortune senior editor will address 'gentle'men against domestic violence
Geoff Colvin, senior editor-at-large for Fortune Magazine, will be the keynote speaker at the Shelter for Abused Women & Children's second annual 'Gentle'men Against Domestic Violence Luncheon. Mr. Colvin, one of America's most respected commentators on leadership and management, will discuss trends in business. Full Story
Buy an extra gift or two for women and children
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children is asking individuals, businesses and organizations to help provide a tranquil holiday season to adult and child victims of domestic violence by donating gift certificates and new, unwrapped, gifts for the holidays. Items are needed for adult women and for their children, especially for ages 9-17. Full Story
Harry Chapin Food Bank receives Human Needs Award
The Jewish Federation of Collier n Cold The County has named Harry Chapin Food recipient of its 2008 Human Bank uman nition Needs Award in recognition bank of the work the food and its network of partners providing food assistance to those in need in Collier County. Full Story
Foster children will experience the joy of shopping, giving
The eighth annual "Child's Gift of Giving" holiday shopping spree and luncheon hosted by Germain Honda of Naples takes place Saturday, Dec. 20. Children and volunteers will shop, purchase and wrap hundreds of presents for the families of 75 foster children selected by The Foster Care Council of Southwest Florida. Full Story
Families get in free Saturday at the Naples Museum of Art
The Naples Museum of Art welcomes families for free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. A number of special events are planned with a "Holiday Treats and Sweets" theme, including bilingual storytelling with Carrie Sue Ayvar, face painting with Cori Scheft, Full Story
'Christmas with the Kitties' coming up at IAG Galleries
Celebrate "Christmas with the Kitties" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at IAG Galleries in Olde Naples. The Humane Society Naples will have felines for adoption. Wildlife artists Craig and Maxine Bone will be painting at the gallery and have pledged to donate 20 percent of the day's sales to help orphaned pets at The Humane Society Naples. Full Story
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