Members of the Fight Club
L OOKING AT ADAM DEANE, IT'S NOT HARD to guess that he has a secret. He has all the accoutrements of his official job as a CPA for Bank of America in Naples — the well-tailored suit, the clean shave and ever-present cell phone. Still, there are a few things about his appearance that keep him from looking like an average banker. Full Story
Cage fighters walking the walk in Southwest Florida
It was nearly 8 p.m., and retreat was impossible. It was too late to talk the talk. Now, nothing could save Dustin Fellows, Justin Goodall and Alex Iriarte from having to walk the walk. Full Story
Naples woman elected to League of Women Voters of Florida
A Naples woman has been elected second vice president of The League of Women Voters of Florida. Chris Straton, whose term as president of The League of Women Voters of Collier County ended this year, continues to serve the local league as a board member and chairman of voter service activities. Full Story
MOMENTS IN TIME
. On June 18, 1942, recording artist Paul McCartney is born in Liverpool, England. McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison played together under several different names, and with assorted members, until 1960, when they adopted the name the Beatles. Ringo Starr joined the group in 1962. Full Story
Just in time for Father's Day, cufflinks make a comeback
KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
A smart woman created Father's Day in 1910. Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to honor her father, William Smart, in the same way mothers were honored on Mother's Day. It wasn't until 1972, however, that Congress made the third Sunday of June the official holiday. Full Story
Fourth of July parade goes online
MyitownTv will provide live streaming video coverage of the annual Naples Fourth of July Parade on www.MyitownTv.com. For more than 15 years, the city of Naples has sponsored the parade, and this year organizers anticipate 75-80 participants. The live Internet broadcast will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the parade steps out at 10 a.m. Full Story
Collier County Museum welcomes Thomas Edison expert and author
The Collier County Museum welcomes author and former Edison & Ford Winter Estates curator Michele Wehrwein Albion at 3 p.m. Friday, June 19. Ms. Full Story
Naples Community Tennis Center at the YMCA has summer lessons
Life is like a game of tennis; the player who serves well seldom loses. That's what Roddy Cantey, sports director at the new Naples Community Tennis Center, believes. The summer tennis camp he has developed as manager of the Naples YMCA tennis facility reflects that philosophy. Full Story
Make a run for July 4 'Firecracker' race
Moe's annual Firecracker 5K Run, sponsored by Gulf Coast Runners, takes off at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at the site of the old Pippin's restaurant on Tamiami Trail North in Naples. Advance registration at www.gcrunners.org is $7 for members and $10 for others; registration on the day of the race begins at 6 a.m. and is $15. Full Story
Naples students earn academy appointments
Four young men from Naples are among 15 students from Southwest Florida who received appointments to U.S. service academies beginning with the upcoming academic year. They were honored at a reception hosted by U.S. Rep. Connie Mack at Florida Gulf Coast University on Sunday, June 14. Full Story
'Stock the Pantry'
The offices of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Naples and Marco Island are collecting food for the Harry Chapin Food Bank through the end of this month. The Naples office is at 800 Laurel Oak Drive; in Marco the office is at 1845 San Marco Road. Nonperishable food donations can be dropped off at either location. Full Story
Collier health organizations will observe National HIV Testing Day with free tests
June 27 marks the 15th annual observance of National HIV Testing Day. New data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates there are more than 1.7 million Americans living with HIV, and at least 25 percent of those do not know that they are HIV-positive. The CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 14 and 64 take an HIV test at least once a year. Full Story
Dads can trade cologne for admission to the Zoo
This Father's Day weekend, dads can trade an unopened or half-empty bottle of cheap aftershave from a previous Father's Day for an adventure with the family at The Naples Zoo. Dads accompanied by a paying child will get in free when they bring a bottle of cologne Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21. Full Story
Naples Fitness Boot Camp party will benefit children's museum
Naples Fitness Boot Camp will celebrate its first year of "Gaining Beauty while Losing Booty" with a party for Boot Campers past, present and future from 8-10 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Sway Lounge. A $10 donation at the door will benefit the Children's Museum of Naples. Full Story
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