Born in Bangkok, Thailand, David Wong operated restaurants from Los Angeles to Miami, which served French and Thai cuisine. Now, in Bonita Springs, he wants to show off his authentic Asian culinary skills, finely honed over 30 years spent in the restaurant business.< Full story »
The Bonita Springs Historical Society is displaying educational panels on loan from the Collier County Museum that give an overview of the Calusa and other prehistoric cultures in Florida. The exhibit also includes artifacts and archaeology specific to Bonita Springs.
Full story »Some of Naples finest jazz musicians will come together March 24 for a Jazz Forum. Well known jazz vocalist Rebecca Richardson and guitar/bassist Dan Heck will lead an evening of jazz favorites, followed by a question and answer discussion. Full story »
Here is Neapolitan's comprehensive calendar of a best thing to do each of most days in the coming month. Full story »
It promises to be a fun weekend for Marco Islanders, Neapolitans, visitors and just about anybody else looking for a variety of good music entertainment, playtime for the children and grand children and last but not least, delicious food. Full story »
On Saturday night, chocolate desserts and many more items donated by area merchants and businesses were auctioned off at Project Help Inc.’s 14th annual Chocolate Extravaganza fundraiser. The event raises money and awareness for victims of sexual assault, violent crimes, domestic violence and families who have suffered a loss due to sudden death or suicide. Full story »
Several floats in the Harvest Festival parade were sponsored by produce companies, but the size of the parade and the festival highlights have changed, according to some participants. “It was actually kind of strange because when I was Harvest Queen the streets were packed and it was a big deal,” said Lori Loukonen-Steele, who was Harvest Queen in 1993, the last year the festival had a queen. “I was very excited to come back, but a little disenchanted to see the impact things like NAFTA have had on the area.'' Full story »
East Naples Community Park hosted the fourth annual Spring Festival on Saturday A total of 20,000 Easter eggs were given out during the event. Although Halloween is his favorite holiday, Michael Fays, 6, said that he likes Easter and the Easter bunny. “I like that he leaves eggs and a basket full of stuff,” he said. Full story »
“All I have to do is listen. All you have to do is listen. The children I deal with have to live it.” That was staff member Tina Streeter’s sober reminder to about 100 supporters of the Children’s Advocacy Center, who gathered Feb. 27 at Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club for the organization’s annual fundraiser. Full story »
The 230 guests at the Princess Diana, Dresses of Inspiration Legacy of Giving Gala March 10 — including six dress owners who had flown in from around the U.S. — were the first to enjoy a sneak preview of the exhibition of gowns on loan and memorabilia. Full story »
It was a homecoming for many in the capacity crowd of 260 that filled the St. Ann Jubilee Center in Old Naples on March 13, and a revelation for others who were new to the heartwarming Hope for Haiti annual gala. Full story »
"Love, Sex and the IRS" brings the laughs faster than an audit brings the ulcers. The fluffy (pink slippers!) and frilly (red satin lounging robe!) comedy plays at Off-Broadway Palm through May 2; its the perfect antidote to tax season. Full story »
Seventh-generation tightrope-walker Nik Wallenda, 31, successfully traversed a 5/8-inch wire between the 32-story towers of High Point Place in downtown Fort Myers on Friday. Full story »
Eating delicious Old Florida fare, dancing the “batfish boogie,” and bidding on “wild” trips and nature experiences such as shark tagging in the silent auction will highlight the Friends of Rookery Bay’s first “Batfish Bash” at 6:30 p.m., March 27, at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center.
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The Greater Marco Family YMCA Tennis Department takes a great leap backward on Saturday with a retro tennis social.
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