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The Golden Gate High School (GGHS) Titan Band is pleased to announce its offerings of four summer band camps specifically targeted at current and incoming middle and high school students for the 2008-09 school year. Full story »

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. awarded $1,000 college scholarships to ten graduating Senior Girl Scouts at its annual meeting held April 19 in Sarasota. Scholarship eligibility is based on a girl’s involvement in Girl Scouts, her academic achievements, and her service to the community. Each of the following girls was awarded a $1,000 Girl Scout college scholarship: Full story »

Florida Repertory Theatre is proud to announce The Shape of Things by Neil Labute as a special addition to its 10th Anniversary Season, with only three performances on May 23, 24 & 25 at 8pm. Full story »

Members with the Collier County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans joined with youth and adults from area Lutheran churches to sort and pack donations on Saturday, May 3. Full story »

On Friday, May 30, 2008, 10 AM, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and a large number of local social services agencies will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Triage Center/Low Demand Shelter in east Ft Myers. Full story »

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host the field day portion of the free hunter safety course on May 17, 2008 in Hendry. Participants must have completed the hunter safety web course and must have the printout of the final report. Full story »

David Moll may get some odd looks when he tells people that Justin is his “Little Brother”. However, the two have indeed been “Brothers” since they were matched through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of SWFL’s (BBBS-SWFL) mentoring program over five years ago. Full story »

Whether studying the origin of moon craters or developing a crucial secret weapon during World War II, Dr. Ralph Baldwin always stretched the boundaries of knowledge. Full story »

Naples Botanical Garden has received an anonymous gift of $21,345.59. The donation was received on Wednesday, May 7th and will help fund the Garden’s expansion capital campaign. Full story »

The inaugural performance by Southwest Florida Ballet, Inc. takes place this weekend in Naples. The not-for-profit company is the first of its kind for the southwest Florida area. Full story »

Robert L. Mahr, DVM, received the Distinguished Veterinary Alumnus Award from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Full story »

On Saturday, May 3rd, the Naples Police Department won tops honors at the 3rd Annual Top Shot Challenge. Full story »

Greater Naples Leadership, Inc. (GNL), has announced the new 2008-09 Board of Directors. The 13 year-old nonprofit is organized to provide proven leaders with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the issues and needs in Collier County and to encourage the use of their skills in bettering the community. Full story »

On Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 2 PM, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve. Full story »

Independent Congressional candidate Jeff George decided the best way to make a people’s campaign official was with a personal touch. Full story »