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… pairing Southwest Florida brainpower with some of the world's leading thinkers
S OUTHWEST FLORIDA IS KNOWN FOR MANY things, but rigorous intellectual debate involving the great issues of the day is not among them. Abundant sunshine, sandy beaches, first-class golf courses and a relaxed, subtropical lifestyle are the underpinnings of the region's renown. In other words, if you've got the bucks, Southwest Florida is the place to tune-out and tee-up. Full Story
Mature trees are taking root at the new Garden
A veritable nursery's worth of mature trees from various locations around Collier County are taking root a the new Naples Botanical Garden. About 100 large trees and palms have been relocated to the Garden over the past two years as part of a major expansion and renovation project. Full Story
MOMENTS IN TIME
. On June 25, 1956, the last Packard automobile is produced, marking the end of production at Packard's Connor Avenue plant in Detroit. Packard continued to manufacture cars in South Bend, Ind., until 1958, but for those familiar with Packard, the last 1956 is considered the last true Packard. Full Story
The Shelter's summer assignment: Collect back-to-school supplies
Even though school's out for summer, the staff at the Shelter for Abused Women & Children is looking ahead to fall and the back-to-school needs of children who access programs and services from the nonprofit domestic violence center. Full Story
'Destiny' bank seeks Naples site for collecting, distributing diapers
Destiny Diaper Bank is a nonprofit organization that distributes 8,000-9,000 diapers each month to more than 200 low-income families in Southwest Florida every month. The Rev. Rebecca Hines started the charity in Cape Coral two years ago and now has distribution sites in Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres. She is seeking a collection and distribution site in Naples. Full Story
Trinity-by-the-Cove awards grants for youth-related social services
The Community Grant Commission at Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church has awarded $6,000 to Youth Haven to help refurbish the kitchen in its emergency shelter, and $4,000 to the David Lawrence Center & Foundation to expand its Children's Outpatient Services. Full Story
WHAT TO DO WITH THE KIDS
Conservancy's Eco-Camp has openings A few spots remain for first- to eighthgrade graduates in the Conservancy of Southwest Florida 2009 Eco-Camp. Full Story
Aspiring young opera stars present 'The Pirates of Penzance'
Opera Naples' Teen Performing Summer Camp comes to a close this weekend with a rousing production of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, "The Pirates of Penzance," at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Moorings Presbyterian Church. By curtain time for their one-time-only performance, the cast and crew of 25 young performers ages 8-19 will have had nine days of intensive rehearsal. Full Story
Symposium on human slavery continues with program by former congresswoman
As part of its Human Slavery Symposium Series, Florida Gulf Coast University presents "Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking - Identification and Response to the Victims" from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Thursday, July 30, at the Sugden Welcome Center on the campus at FGCU. The program is free and open to the public. Full Story
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