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Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 10The Naples Players presents ‘Rocket Man’
The Naples Players presents Steven Dietz’s bittersweet comedy-drama “Rocket Man,” starting Wednesday, Oct. 21 and running through Sunday, Nov. 22, in the Price Studio Theater. TNP’s 73rd season is presented by Porsche Naples. The funny, yet contemplative, play follows Donny, a…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 10Naples-based Avow hospice expands into Lee County
The not-for-profit organization known for hospice and home health acquired a property at 14590 Hope Center Loop in Hope Preserve, Fort Myers, representing an important step in the organization’s continued expansion of services for patients and families throughout Southwest…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 10The wait is over — Sizzle Dining is served
Sizzle Dining, Southwest Florida’s premier culinary fundraiser, is now underway, with 137 restaurants from Marco Island to Babcock Ranch serving specially priced menus through Sept. 30. The milestone 10th year marks the first time the event spans the entire month of September,…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 09Naples area joins the nation to celebrate the U.S. Constitution
Bells will be ringing throughout the Greater Naples area at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17 to mark the signing of the U.S. Constitution on the same day at the same time in 1787. Throughout Collier County, 10 churches will ring their bells and carillons to celebrate this historic…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 09What to do, Where to go
TOP PICKS 9.11 – Candlelight Remembrance – Memorial service at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Honor those lost on 9/11 with luminaries, candles, refreshments and a remembrance ceremony. 1515 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples. facebook.com. 9.12 – The Creative…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 09La Pizzeria: Authentic Italian Pizza Comes to Naples
The Place: La Pizzeria Address: 304 Tamiami Trail N, Naples Website: www.lapizzerianaples.com Phone Number: (239) 316 7161 Hours: Every day (closed on Monday) From 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Happy hour: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. 50% off all food Some of Naples’ most memorable…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 08NCH’s Community Blood Center hosts 9/11 blood drive
Community Blood Center, an affiliate of Naples Comprehensive Health, will host a 25th anniversary 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at Waterside Shops, located at 5415 Tamiami Trail N., Naples. Donating blood is a meaningful way to honor…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 08Talk on Alzheimer’s earns Naples doctor TEDx honors
Dr. Jonathan Marsh of Naples Concierge Health received a TED’s Editor’s Choice designation from TED’s editorial team for his TEDxNaples talk, “Eradicating Alzheimer’s: Is It Possible?” Less than 1% of TEDx talks are selected for this prestigious recognition, which has earned…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 08Crave for a Cause returns with ‘Palette of Possibilities’
One of Naples’ most memorable philanthropic dining series is returning to the table. Saturday, Sept. 19 a pop-up at Artis—Naples pairs Chef Brian Roland’s boundary-pushing four-course dining experience with live music and an evening of impact benefiting STARability Foundation.…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 07Its hardship is its possibility
I live in a Florida county, one of 67, with a full bouquet of political parties, although the more accurate term might be political persuasions. There are Democrats, Republicans, Independents, libertarians, socialists, rightists, leftists, conservatives, and, for lack of better…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 07Milkshakes, lamb and a ‘sizzling’ Tigress
A milkshake story from Ocean Prime National Chocolate Milkshake Day is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 12, so it’s timely to share this little tale about Ocean Prime. When restaurant founder Cameron Mitchell was dining out with his family years ago, his young son asked for a…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 07Beatles, Benise and folk music: September strikes different chords
Gulf Coast Symphony mixes familiar favorites, genre-spanning concerts and unexpected entertainment throughout September, offering a musical and performance palette for all tastes. “It is a journey across countries, cultures and musical traditions. The connective tissue is not…