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Talkin’ Turkey: the turkey, the pilgrims and the noble bird of Collier County
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Long before the wild turkey became a Southwest Florida mascot and Turkey Day became synonymous with Thanksgiving, Full story »
Turkey trivia test your wish bone
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Test your turkey know-how Full story »
How chefs celebrate Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Local chefs’ cooking talents complement Thanksgiving get-togethers in their homes, but they’ve dished up some scrumptious recipes for those who dare to think outside the traditional turkey this year. Full story »
The Fall Art Festival
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Naples Renaissance Fall Art Festival Thanksgiving weekend. Full story »
Kretch’s, a long-standing Marco eatery
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Cruise on down, cruise on down the road to Kretch’s Restaurant on Bald Eagle Drive. There, you’ll meet Bruce and Ellen Kretschmer. Full story »
Ray Nesbit, a seamless musical performer
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Ray Nesbit appears Friday and Sundays at the Snook Inn. Full story »
You Review Food: Amy Perez
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Amy Perez, 15, is a freshman at Golden Gate High School. Full story »
You Review TV: Francisca DeBen-Fernandez
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Francisca DeBen-Fernandez was born in Spain and has lived in Naples for 18 years, where she operates Naples Instrument, an industrial tool distributor. Full story »
Bookworm: Transforming Thanksgiving and the workplace
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
"Thanksgiving: The True Story” and “The Comeback” Full story »
Wisdom: The virtue of gratitude
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Thanksgiving is always one of my favorite holidays; and I don’t even need to buy anyone a present. This year, I am feeling very thankful so this column is dedicated to the virtue of gratitude or thankfulness. Full story »
Review: La Fontanella serves the real thing
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
In a town where most sophisticated restaurants are often flashy and sometimes kind of snooty, it’s refreshing to find a cozy place where the atmosphere is refined yet friendly and the food is superb. La Fontanella is just that: a small but upscale neighborhood restaurant and — I’m happy to say — it’s my neighborhood restaurant. Located at the Shoppes at Pelican Landing strip mall, squeezed between the pink neon lights of Cheeburger! Cheeburger! and a busy nail salon, La Fontanella manages to pull off a casually elegant atmosphere, conveyed to the customer through tasteful decor and impeccable service. Full story »
Royal Wood Golf & Country Club doesn’t ask for, but demands, good course management
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
Like many area golf and country clubs that opted for “bundling” in the 1980s, Royal Wood Golf & Country Club is rich in character and heritage. Full story »
The tale of the Olde Naples Pier
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
First came the hotel, and then the pier. Full story »
Sunset Grille: A sports bar on the beach
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
Sunset Grille overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and has both indoor and outdoor dining, with a boardwalk leading to the beach from the restaurant. Full story »
Tony G, a lyrical love song
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
Lyrics to a love song are often enough to make someone swoon. Especially if those lyrics are delivered by a voice that is deep and resonant, similar to what it might sound like if you could hear chocolate: sweet and appealing at the start, then smooth, luscious and earthy after a bit. You must have heard Tony G sing. Full story »

Love it, hate it, think the state should wait? Governor Charlie Crist has been getting an earful about the plan to lease Alligator Alley. Now's your turn. Tell the Governor how you feel! »

It’s with great pleasure that we introduce Swimsuit 2008, our third annual swimwear edition. We take pride in the fact that all models involved are from right here in our community. This is where they live, work and play. Check it out! »
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- Interactive map of coyote incidents from Estero down to Marco Island
- Surveillance camera video of coyote attack in East Naples
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Since March 6, coyotes have been fingered in a string of attacks against dogs, cats and goats in Lee and Collier counties. Coyotes have killed three small dogs, injured three others, and caused a man who came into contact with the coyote’s saliva and a woman who was bitten by one to have rabies shots.
- Ave Maria Farmers Market -- 11/23/08 at Ave Maria Town Center
- Books-A-Million & Avow Hospice Fundraiser -- 11/23/08 at Books-A-Million - Naples
- Wine Tasting: Meet the Makers -- 11/23/08 at Total Wine & More - Naples
- Disney On Ice: Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey -- 11/23/08 at Germain Arena



