PRACC mixer reaches outBy Naomi Reiter PRACC, the Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising Professionals of Collier County, held their annual mixer at Shula's Steakhouse July 20. All were welcome to mingle and enjoy complimentary hors d'ouevres, including sesame chicken… Jul 26 06July 26, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
At Bambusa, Bam Bam Bar only one way to get neighborlyBambusa is a casual, laid back restaurant that happens to dish up fantastic food that won't set your charge card on fire. "This one is more fun," said Biondi, about his newest restaurant. Where did the name come from? "It means 'bamboo'," he said.… Jul 26 06July 26, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Survivor star turns out for Humane SocietyHall worked as a zookeeper at the Naples Zoo for over a dozen years before joining the Survivor cast and travelling to Guatemala, where she was one of the final five contestants. She now works on a horse farm in town. Hall is an animal lover, and… Jul 12 06July 12, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Summer fun! Kids kept busy at Camp Gan IzzyThe children who attend Camp Gan Israel become part of the Chabad Naples Gan Izzy (short for Gan Israel) family. "At the end of a busy camp day when I see a camper turn to give her counselor a hug, and she says, 'I wish I could be here all year… Jul 05 06July 05, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Breast cancer awareness melts in your mouth, not in your handIn 1978, Susan G. Komen was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the time, little was known about the disease. Komen died in her mid-30s, and her sister, Nancy Brinker, established the foundation in 1982 with the goal to end breast cancer. Cells normally… Jul 05 06July 05, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
First annual Red Cross golf tourney in Collier County"It did seem strange that no one had done it yet," said Amy Schneider, of the Planned Giving Committee and Fowler White Boggs Banker employee. According to Schneider, Northwestern Mutual's Kevin Lawhon had organized a successful golf tournament to… Jun 27 06June 27, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Toe-tapping nostalgia Rock 'n' roll hits Fifth AvenueThe show first hit Broadway March 2, 1995 and ran 2,036 performances. It originally starred Ken Ard, Adrian Bailey, Brenda Braxton, Victor Trent Cook, B.J. Crosby, Pattie Darcy Jones, DeLee Lively, Frederick B. Owens and Michael Park. A parade of… Jun 27 06June 27, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Home town summer camps Cub Scouts packs unite"It's a place for Cub Scouts to go to do activities to get your badge," said Cub Scout Rhodes Conover. According to Conover, a scout has to earn 20 activity badges to advance. He is currently going for Webelos. Webelos are boys who have completed… Jun 20 06June 20, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Suds and studs Soap stars light up Lely for charityFans of daytime television turned out at Lely Resort's Players Club & Spa to mingle with their favorite actors from All My Children, As The World Turns, One Life to Live, Guiding Light, The Bold and the Beautiful and General Hospital during the 2006… Jun 20 06June 20, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Will Spanish moss drip above Crayton?The 2006 hurricane season has barely started and already Neapolitans are spending rainy afternoons inside. Will another storm simply undo a replanting of the lost trees? Not if the replacement trees are live oaks. Banyan is a tropical fig-bearing… Jun 13 06June 13, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
At Friends Cafe, American provides world of comfortScheeler opened and ran two restaurants on Marco Island before retiring to Costa Rica. There, he met and married wife, Judy, and the itch to do something motivated him to return to Collier County. Scheeler knew that he no longer had a taste for the… Jun 13 06June 13, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Rowing is growingThe Rowing Association of Naples (RAN) offers instruction and coaching to all ages of rowing enthusiasts. About 30 members utilize the 10 boats and loads of encouragement offered at RAN. Director Dave Curry and President Chuck Roth supervise the… Jun 13 06June 13, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Sun Spot - Nilson and DavidsCongress Jewelers Sales Professionals Marta Nilson and Danielle Davids outside the jewelry store on Fifth Avenue South. Jun 13 06June 13, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Local author breaks through tough genreNaples resident Lauren E. Smith recently jumped this hurdle by having her first novel, Ashley Enright Investigations, published. Smith has a nine-year-old nephew who loves to read and who inspired the writer to create a world of her own. "He's my… Jun 06 06June 06, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Proud to crawl homeJune 1 the staff at Naples Sun Times (NST) enjoyed a Hummer limo-driven (provided by Big Shotz Limousines) pub crawl to four local venues for our annual employee party. Our first stop was Joey's Pizza & Pasta for sinfully delicious garlic rolls,… Jun 06 06June 06, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Healing hands bring Olympic experienceThe classes reminded Nikolov that as a child of seven or eight he had become sick, and was sent to his village's healing woman. She eased his discomfort through massage. Young Nikolov was impressed and tried to mimic the healing woman when his… Jun 06 06June 06, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Del's proves them wrong"We never closed for one storm, one hurricane, nothing," said Ackerman. Del's has provided dry ice to the hospital, and even was the site for several midnight weddings, as Ackerman's wife, Nancy Rose, is a notary - 24-hour, of course. The… May 30 06May 30, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Media, PR professionals walk in each other's shoes"We want to make sure we keep things interesting for our members," said Teresa Morgenstern, president of PRSA Gulf Coast. Morgenstern felt that the two mock-interviews provided a valuable learning opportunity for her members. "It's a real eye-opener… May 30 06May 30, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
Neapolitans answer trumpet's call at Botanical GardenLavender, pink and yellow baby trumpet trees sat waiting in the Windstar Garden Room. Year-round resident Don Harmon was instructed to get a pink or lavender tree by his wife. "We have a yellow one," he said. Trumpet trees are native to Central and… May 24 06May 24, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
America's symbol Eagles soar on Naples BayThat's right, our nation's mascot, icon and endangered species lives right here. About 20 bald eagle nests are known to exist around Naples Bay. "They generally nest within a mile of a water body where they can fish for food," said Florida Fish &… May 24 06May 24, 2006Article at naplesnews.com
