What lies beneath
Hunters dive local waters for treasures of the sea
THERE'S TREASURE UNTOLD just off the Southwest Florida coast. According to legend, when King Phillip of Spain married the Duchess of Parma, Isabel Farnese, in 1713, she refused to consummate their royal union until he gave her "jewels unique in all the world. Full Story
Bless their hearts: Clergy step from pulpit into spotlight
World news got you down? You'll be reminded to count your blessings at the Steinway Piano Society Pastors Talent Show. With nary a sermon in sight, 12 area men of the cloth will step into the spotlight at Gulf Coast High School to sing, dance and even clown around at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 25. Full Story
Carnivale celebrates 20 years of shopping and dining at Village on Venetian Bay
The 50 shops of restaurants of The Village on Venetian Bay celebrates more the center's 20 years by inviting everyone to a Venetian Carnivale during the traditional sidewalk sale weekend, Friday through Sunday, April 24-26. Feasting and giftgiving, the hallmark of carnivals world-over, will be offered in abundance. Full Story
Red Cross seeks volunteers for Taste, golfers for fourth annual tournament
The American Red Cross Collier County Chapter is seeking volunteers to help at the 26th annual Taste of Collier on Sunday, May 3, at Bayfront. Shifts begin with set-up at 6:30 a.m. and continuing through breakdown at 4 p.m. Full Story
NBC2 assembles 'Dream Team' for 2009 Hurricane Season
NBC2 has created the most experienced forecasting team ever assembled in the state of Florida. Chief Meteorologist Robert Van Winkle is certified by the National Weather Association and has been forecasting weather for more than 30 years. He has guided Southwest Florida through storms like Hurricanes Charley and Wilma. Full Story
WGCU-TV premiers documentary about Collier County conservation
From the earliest efforts to drain the Everglades to modern development plans posing threats to water supplies, wildlife habitat and the health of the Gulf of Mexico, the newest episode of WGCU-TV's Untold Stories, "Protecting Paradise: Collier County Conservation," examines the environmental issues that have faced Collier County, Full Story
Wildlife photographers present free program at Robb & Stucky
Robb & Stucky Interiors welcomes husbandand wife wildlife photographers Doug Allan and Sue Flood to the Naples showroom at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 28. Mr. Allan and Ms. Full Story
Be aware of Autism Awareness Month events
Events planned throughout the area as part of Autism Awareness Month include: . Thursday, April 23: Jump Sensory Night at Pump It Up, 4331 Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd., Fort Myers, 5-6:30 p.m. This is a monthly open jump session for children with special needs who benefit from a smaller and more controlled private environment (siblings allowed). Limited attendance. Full Story
Save room for pie at Options Thrift Shoppe
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children commemorates the generosity of the late Jack and Lue Harris by hosting the sixth annual Apple Pie Day from 3-4 p.m. Monday, April 27, at Options Thrift Shoppe, 968 Second Avenue North. Full Story
Arbor Day takes root at the Garden
Staff and volunteers at the Naples Botanical Garden invite the public to join in planting trees and grasses that were rescued at last April's plant rescue in the Garden's nature preserve. The planting takes place from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 25. Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and plenty of sunscreen. The Garden will supply the trees, tools and water. Full Story
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