CONSERVATION
Never let it be said that a capitalist can't dance with a government program. And while you're celebrating that truth, don't forget this one: A local government can do fair-market business with a capitalist, too, Full Story
Join the citywide challenge to shape up in the New Year
The calorie countdown is on toward the second annual citywide Naples Weight Loss Challenge. Just in time to jump start ubiquitous New Year's resolutions, the challenge begins Saturday, Jan. 10, and consists of 12 Saturday group workouts, motivational tips from coaches Mindy Sylvester and Livio Ferrari, plus fitness and nutritional advice via the Web site www. Full Story
Walk-in clinics becoming big business in Southwest Florida
Urgent-care facilities increasingly ease the pain of non-emergency illness and injuries
Walk-in, urgent-care medical centers are catering to a growing market in Southwest Florida by offering immediate care to patients who are having acute medical problems. For some, their primary care doctor might be too busy to see them, and an emergency room visit would mean hours of waiting and a high cost. Full Story
Hoteliers go for the green and will help others do the same
The Collier County Hotel & Lodging Association has formed a Green Committee to grow and enhance the benefits of sustainable lodging practices in the region and to assist hotels that strive to gain certification. Full Story
Turtles Play Trane
L IKE EVERYONE ELSE, THE TURTLE ISLAND STING QUARTET HAS TO GO through customs when traveling. But when it comes to music, they simply don't recognize borders. Musically, the quartet plays everything from Robert Johnson to Chick Corea to Miles Davis. Yes, they play Vivaldi. They also play Jimi Hendrix. And original compositions. Full Story
The lights go up on a colorful season at the Norris Center
SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY
From a teenage mandolin sensation to a saucy blues man who cooks while he sings with his band and then serves his gumbo to the crowd, to several evenings of improv, a nationwide comedyclub headliner, an operetta and two one-woman dramatic performances, Full Story
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