A collusion of brilliance
How art, science, engineering and visionaries created the new Naples Botanical Garden
I F A GARDEN IS ONLY A CULTIVATED SEED, AND A SEED is merely a few million years of botanic design, then that should be enough. But for greatness, it isn’t.
A great garden requires the seeds, the
human cultivators and the deep pockets of
money growers. And even that isn’t enough. Full Story
Finish the week at Mercato First Friday
With a refreshing nip in the air as cooler temperatures move in, Mercato First Fridays make for a night on the town that’s not to be missed. The North Naples center invites all to enjoy music, raffles, special merchant offers and more from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and every first Friday. Full Story
Architecture lecture series concludes
The American Institute of Architects FlaSW Chapter concludes its 2009 Alfred W. French III Lectures in Architecture series on Friday, Nov. 6, at the International Design Center in Estero. Full Story
Get acquainted with the Naples Newcomers Club
The Naples Newcomers Club is designed to help women who have been permanent residents of Naples for no more than five years meet and develop friendships with others who are new to the area. Members encourage one another to learn about Naples, its culture and lifestyle and to develop friendships by sharing interests and hobbies with each other. Full Story
League of Women Voters invites public to hear county experts
The League of Women Voters of Collier County invites members and the public to a panel discussion about “Your Tax Bill, The Budget and The Services You Expect” at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Collier Athletic Club. Full Story
Sell your stuff at ‘Treasures in a Trunk’
Transform your castaways into cash by setting up at “Treasures in a Trunk,” at Big Cypress Marketplace, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Spaces are $10 per 9-by-20-foot area; tables are $10 each. Full Story
Veterans council plans Nov. 11 celebration in Cambier Park
The Collier County Veterans Council hosts its Armistice Day-Veterans Day 2009 celebration Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Cambier Park. The prelude will begin at 10:15 a.m., followed by a formal ceremony at 10:40 a.m. Full Story
Naples Depot the scene of traditional USO Show
The Collier County Museum presents the fourth annual Veterans Day USO Show from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Naples Depot. Residents and visitors, veterans and non-veterans alike, will delight in the show featuring WGUF radio talk show host Dave Elliott as master of ceremonies and performers recreating the sounds of the Andrew Sisters, Marlene Dietrich and Judy Garland. Full Story
It’s time for Toys for Tots campaign
The Marine Corps. League of Naples has launched its 2009 Toys for Tots program. Started in 1947, Toys for Tots has become a familiar and important element of the Christmas holiday landscape. Last year the Naples league provided toys for 3,600 local children in 1,250 families. Full Story
Clerk of courts urges citizens: Don’t overpay for property deed services
Collier County property owners can obtain a certified copy of their property deed through the recording department in the office of the clerk of the circuit court for $1 per page plus $2 for document certification and any mailing costs. Full Story
St. Matthew’s House plans Fall Festival and Food Drive
St. Matthew’s House will holds its second annual Fall Festival and Food Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Fleischmann Park in downtown Naples. Enjoy holiday shopping under the pavilion at the Thrift Store Mobile Boutique, live bluegrass music from Russ Morrison and area musicians, family holiday photography Full Story
The wheels on ‘Monte’s bus’ keep turning toward Immokalee
It’s exactly 8:15 a.m. on a sunny Tuesday morning when a Collier County public school bus pulls out of the Sam’s Club parking lot in North Naples. Aboard are seven seniors citizens bound for Immokalee, where they assist teachers at four elementary schools by tutoring in math and English and reading to students. Most of them have been volunteering for years. Full Story
It’s time to shape up for pedaling with the Naples Pathways Coalition
The Naples Pathways Coalition is a nonprofit advocacy group that champions a safe, interconnected system of pathways, bike lanes and sidewalks for all users of non-motorized transportation. Members work in the community to educate cyclists, pedestrians and drivers, organize bicycle rodeos for kids and install lights on bikes for low-income individuals who use their bikes for commuting. Full Story
NFL legends visit Step by Step in advance of charity shootout
Former players from the National Football League toured Step by Step Early Childhood Education & Therapy Center recently to learn more about the charity, which is one of three to benefit from the Inaugural Gridiron Legends Charity Shootout coming up Dec. 4 and 5 at Palmira Golf & Country Club in Bonita Springs. Full Story
SAVE THE DATE
Carrabba’s fashion show will benefit Eden Florida
Eden Autism Services Florida will hold a fashion show and luncheon at noon Monday, Nov. 9, at Carrabbas’s in North Naples. Proceeds will benefit scholarships to offset a decrease in state tuition funding for students with disabilities. Full Story
Love is in the air
It seems that people are once again smitten by the U.S. equity market. Words such as; “I love this stock” or “I love the market at these levels” are being bantered about again. Full Story
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