A Very Fairy Christmas
"Christmas decorations are about magic," says Mark Vanagas. Those who step into the Neapolitan home he shares with wife Dot Auchmoody can't help but agree. Every December the couple transforms their home into a Christmas fairyland. Full Story
Plant researchers turned on by LED technology
While holiday lights have taken a shine to light-emitting diodes as replacements for incandescent bulbs, University of Florida researchers are celebrating LED technology for another application: bettergrowing crops. Full Story
Smart and fast, two cars offer options at Winter Wine Festival
Go fast or go green are two options for bidders at the 2009 Naples Winter Wine Festival. Among the items up for auction on Saturday, Feb. 7, at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, are an Audi R8, nameplate winner of five races during this decade at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and a Smart Passion Cabriolet convertible, an eco-friendly automobile for two that made its U.S. Full Story
NON-PROFIT NEWS
'A Toast to Leadership' will benefit Boy Scouts "A Toast for Leadership: Salute to Scouting," a new fundraiser for the Naples Area Boy Scouts, takes place Saturday, Jan. 17, at Bayfront. Tommy Bahama's and Stoney's Steakhouse are participating in the food and wine event for which tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Full Story
AAUW offers aid for women going back to school
The Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation is accepting applications for local scholarship candidates. Tuition scholarships are awarded to eligible women seeking an associate or a baccalaureate degree. Full Story
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