February 9 - 10, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Collier-Seminole State Park will host its annual Jammin' in the Hammock Bluegrass Festival. Scheduledevents will take place on each day, including a 9:30 am Sunday morning SouthernGospel jam. Featured bands are: · Gary Mackey & Friends· Bugtussle Ramblers· The Laws· Danny Stanley & The Bluegrass Gentlemen· Ernie Evans & Florida State Bluegrass Band Free parking with shuttle to event area. Covered concertarea, the festival will be held rain or shine. Bring your chairs. No pets,alcohol, smoking or coolers permitted in festival area. A variety of food andcraft vendors will be on site. Cost of festival does not cover camping rates inthe campground. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Collier- SeminoleState Park, a Citizens Support Organization(CSO), all proceeds from thefestival will benefit the park. Admission to the event is $15 per day or $25for both days. Admittance is free to children 13 and under as long as they areaccompanied by a paying adult. For more information, contact Collier-SeminoleState Park at (239) 394-3397.25 Şubat 2013 Pazartesi
Jammin' in the Hammock Annual Bluegrass Festival
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February 9 - 10, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Collier-Seminole State Park will host its annual Jammin' in the Hammock Bluegrass Festival. Scheduledevents will take place on each day, including a 9:30 am Sunday morning SouthernGospel jam. Featured bands are: · Gary Mackey & Friends· Bugtussle Ramblers· The Laws· Danny Stanley & The Bluegrass Gentlemen· Ernie Evans & Florida State Bluegrass Band Free parking with shuttle to event area. Covered concertarea, the festival will be held rain or shine. Bring your chairs. No pets,alcohol, smoking or coolers permitted in festival area. A variety of food andcraft vendors will be on site. Cost of festival does not cover camping rates inthe campground. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Collier- SeminoleState Park, a Citizens Support Organization(CSO), all proceeds from thefestival will benefit the park. Admission to the event is $15 per day or $25for both days. Admittance is free to children 13 and under as long as they areaccompanied by a paying adult. For more information, contact Collier-SeminoleState Park at (239) 394-3397.
February 9 - 10, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Collier-Seminole State Park will host its annual Jammin' in the Hammock Bluegrass Festival. Scheduledevents will take place on each day, including a 9:30 am Sunday morning SouthernGospel jam. Featured bands are: · Gary Mackey & Friends· Bugtussle Ramblers· The Laws· Danny Stanley & The Bluegrass Gentlemen· Ernie Evans & Florida State Bluegrass Band Free parking with shuttle to event area. Covered concertarea, the festival will be held rain or shine. Bring your chairs. No pets,alcohol, smoking or coolers permitted in festival area. A variety of food andcraft vendors will be on site. Cost of festival does not cover camping rates inthe campground. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Collier- SeminoleState Park, a Citizens Support Organization(CSO), all proceeds from thefestival will benefit the park. Admission to the event is $15 per day or $25for both days. Admittance is free to children 13 and under as long as they areaccompanied by a paying adult. For more information, contact Collier-SeminoleState Park at (239) 394-3397.
Third on Canvas Live Painting to benefit the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
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Each February, artists paint the wonderful buildings, fountains, plazas, and courtyards of the Third Street South historic district. The Birthplace of Naples with its original cottages, The Pier, Crayton Cove, The City Docks, and at its center, Third Street South with its shops and restaurants, is a perfect model. Watch the artists create, look for the paintings on display in the shop windows, and if you love one, bid on it as they are all for sale. Third Street South will host 40 professional artists who will be painting the streets, avenues, parks and hidden treasures of beautiful Naples, Florida. The public is invited to come watch these internationally and locally renowned artists as they work from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 4-5, 2013. After you have seen our artists painting live on the streets of Old Naples, come to the auction and bid on your favorite paintings to benefit the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. For more information, including a list of artists, contact Third Street South at (239) 434-6533.
Each February, artists paint the wonderful buildings, fountains, plazas, and courtyards of the Third Street South historic district. The Birthplace of Naples with its original cottages, The Pier, Crayton Cove, The City Docks, and at its center, Third Street South with its shops and restaurants, is a perfect model. Watch the artists create, look for the paintings on display in the shop windows, and if you love one, bid on it as they are all for sale. Third Street South will host 40 professional artists who will be painting the streets, avenues, parks and hidden treasures of beautiful Naples, Florida. The public is invited to come watch these internationally and locally renowned artists as they work from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 4-5, 2013. After you have seen our artists painting live on the streets of Old Naples, come to the auction and bid on your favorite paintings to benefit the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. For more information, including a list of artists, contact Third Street South at (239) 434-6533.
Marco Island Named One of the 100 Places that Can Change Your Child's Life
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Sharing an exciting press release from our local Chamber of Commerce:
MARCO ISLAND NAMED ONE OF 100 PLACES
10,000 Islands DolphinProject only Florida experience featured in National Geographic book
MARCO ISLAND, FLA., February 4, 2013 – MarcoIsland will be the only Florida destination featured in an upcomingNational Geographic book, “100 Places That Can Change Your Child’s Life: FromYour Backyard to the Ends of the Earth,” to be released on February 5,2013. In the book, author Keith Bellows showcases the 10,000 IslandsDolphin Project as the premier excursion that best highlights thedestination, its culture and people while also providing an experience thatwill enrich the life of a child.
“The world is the greatest classroom we have,” writes Bellows —editor-in-chief of National Geographic Traveler magazine and fatherof three — in his introduction. “I’m convinced that any parent willing togive the gift of travel offers the gift that keeps on giving. Children wholearn to travel will travel to learn. And they will do it all their lives.”
From the treetops of Costa Rica to the Grand Canyon to Loch Ness, “100 PlacesThat Can Change Your Child’s Life” explores the world, plumbing the heartof each special place and presenting it through a kid’s eyes. Each chapterfeatures one unforgettable trip designed to leave a lasting impression on anychild. Divided by region, the book looks at exciting travel locations forchildren in the United States/Canada; Caribbean/Mexico/South America; Europe;Africa/Middle East; Asia; and Oceania/Antarctica.
“It is a distinct honor to be featured as one of the toptravel experiences for children, not just in Florida but around the world,”said Capt. Chris Desmond, founder and director, 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project.“Our goal is to provide an eco-tour that is both fun and educational for kidsand adults alike, and this recognition is a testament to the hard work anddedication of the entire Dolphin Project team.”
The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project is the onlyongoing study of wild dolphins in Southwest Florida and the only one in theUnited States that engages and is supported by the general public. For morethan seven years, the Project has identified, catalogued and studied over 300resident bottle-nose dolphins. The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project welcomes publicparticipation. Guests who purchase tickets to cruise on one of two dailytrips alongside dolphin researchers aboard the Dolphin Explorer boatbecome citizen scientists through onboard involvement in dolphin surveyactivities, in addition to providing financial support with their ticketpurchase. Children participate alongside researchers to complete the “DolphinChallenge” and assist with photo identification, behavior evaluation andmore.
In addition to public cruises, the 10,000 Islands DolphinProject also offers an environmental studies program designed for elementaryschools that is highlighted by live video reports from the boat. The Project isfunded and managed by Sea Excursions, Inc., a provider of water-relatedactivities and services to visitors, residents, groups and hotels in SouthwestFlorida. For more information or to schedule your own dolphin experience, contact Sea Excursions at (239)642-6899.
Sharing an exciting press release from our local Chamber of Commerce:
MARCO ISLAND NAMED ONE OF 100 PLACES
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| Photo Courtesy Dolphin Explorer |
MARCO ISLAND, FLA., February 4, 2013 – MarcoIsland will be the only Florida destination featured in an upcomingNational Geographic book, “100 Places That Can Change Your Child’s Life: FromYour Backyard to the Ends of the Earth,” to be released on February 5,2013. In the book, author Keith Bellows showcases the 10,000 IslandsDolphin Project as the premier excursion that best highlights thedestination, its culture and people while also providing an experience thatwill enrich the life of a child.
“The world is the greatest classroom we have,” writes Bellows —editor-in-chief of National Geographic Traveler magazine and fatherof three — in his introduction. “I’m convinced that any parent willing togive the gift of travel offers the gift that keeps on giving. Children wholearn to travel will travel to learn. And they will do it all their lives.”
From the treetops of Costa Rica to the Grand Canyon to Loch Ness, “100 PlacesThat Can Change Your Child’s Life” explores the world, plumbing the heartof each special place and presenting it through a kid’s eyes. Each chapterfeatures one unforgettable trip designed to leave a lasting impression on anychild. Divided by region, the book looks at exciting travel locations forchildren in the United States/Canada; Caribbean/Mexico/South America; Europe;Africa/Middle East; Asia; and Oceania/Antarctica.
“It is a distinct honor to be featured as one of the toptravel experiences for children, not just in Florida but around the world,”said Capt. Chris Desmond, founder and director, 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project.“Our goal is to provide an eco-tour that is both fun and educational for kidsand adults alike, and this recognition is a testament to the hard work anddedication of the entire Dolphin Project team.”
The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project is the onlyongoing study of wild dolphins in Southwest Florida and the only one in theUnited States that engages and is supported by the general public. For morethan seven years, the Project has identified, catalogued and studied over 300resident bottle-nose dolphins. The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project welcomes publicparticipation. Guests who purchase tickets to cruise on one of two dailytrips alongside dolphin researchers aboard the Dolphin Explorer boatbecome citizen scientists through onboard involvement in dolphin surveyactivities, in addition to providing financial support with their ticketpurchase. Children participate alongside researchers to complete the “DolphinChallenge” and assist with photo identification, behavior evaluation andmore.
In addition to public cruises, the 10,000 Islands DolphinProject also offers an environmental studies program designed for elementaryschools that is highlighted by live video reports from the boat. The Project isfunded and managed by Sea Excursions, Inc., a provider of water-relatedactivities and services to visitors, residents, groups and hotels in SouthwestFlorida. For more information or to schedule your own dolphin experience, contact Sea Excursions at (239)642-6899.
President's Day Weekend in The Everglades with Clyde Butcher
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Make this President's Day Weekend memorable when you Meet Clyde and Niki Butcher at their gallery and enjoy a swamp walk in their "back yard". Located within the Big Cypress National Preserve, this weekend, Clyde Butcher will be available to do book signings in the gallery. Clyde Butcher has Bring a picnic lunch. Clyde Butcher is known around the world for his powerful black and white photographs of The Everglades. He is known locally as a generous member of the community who has worked tirelessly to promote the beauty and delicacy of the places he choses to photograph. The artist himself explains his passion and life's work in his Artist Statement:“I’ve been pursuing the concept of wilderness preservation through photography since 1961. I think it’s important for an artist to have a passion – you need to find a source of inspiration,” adds Butcher. “You have to follow a path and develop a sense of character in what you’re doing. What I’ve done with the Everglades is to help turn a swamp into a precious resource. I think it’s important for an artist to have a passion about the medium they use, but they also need to have a passion about what they are trying to express. Without that passion there is no heart, no soul, in the final piece of work.” Cost $50 per person, special for this weekend, receive a $25 credit to use in the gallery. Child free with every paid adult. Reservation Required. Call 239-695-2428 for more information. Still need accommodations for President's Day Weekend? The team at Hilton Naples Hotel looks forward to welcoming you. Call 239-430-4900 or make your hotel reservations online.
Make this President's Day Weekend memorable when you Meet Clyde and Niki Butcher at their gallery and enjoy a swamp walk in their "back yard". Located within the Big Cypress National Preserve, this weekend, Clyde Butcher will be available to do book signings in the gallery. Clyde Butcher has Bring a picnic lunch. Clyde Butcher is known around the world for his powerful black and white photographs of The Everglades. He is known locally as a generous member of the community who has worked tirelessly to promote the beauty and delicacy of the places he choses to photograph. The artist himself explains his passion and life's work in his Artist Statement:“I’ve been pursuing the concept of wilderness preservation through photography since 1961. I think it’s important for an artist to have a passion – you need to find a source of inspiration,” adds Butcher. “You have to follow a path and develop a sense of character in what you’re doing. What I’ve done with the Everglades is to help turn a swamp into a precious resource. I think it’s important for an artist to have a passion about the medium they use, but they also need to have a passion about what they are trying to express. Without that passion there is no heart, no soul, in the final piece of work.” Cost $50 per person, special for this weekend, receive a $25 credit to use in the gallery. Child free with every paid adult. Reservation Required. Call 239-695-2428 for more information. Still need accommodations for President's Day Weekend? The team at Hilton Naples Hotel looks forward to welcoming you. Call 239-430-4900 or make your hotel reservations online.
World Famous Naples' Swamp Buggy Races Spring Classic
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Collier County's early development in the 1930's and 1940'swas highlighted by the emergance of strange looking vehicles featuring hugeballoon tires, gun racks, and usually sporting an unusual name like "DirtDobber or Tumblebug". These buggies were born out of necessity, as therewas no effective way to penetrate the vast, boggy mire known as Collier countyexcept for the versatile "Swamp Buggy". Early Collier County settlersrecall the beginnings of Swamp Buggy Racing as a gathering of hunters. Aslegend has it, every year, just prior to the opening of hunting season,(usually the end of October or early November) all the "Crackers"would spend a week or so preparing their buggies for the first legal day ofhunting. Today, thousands of people turn out to watch the popular andcolorful swamp buggy races. See what all the fuss is about March 2 -3, 2013!Admission ranges from $6 to 65. Saturday gates open at 10:30am. Time Trials12:00pm- 3:30pm. Sunday gates open at 10:30am. Racing begins at 12:30pm -4:30pm. For more information, contact Florida Sports Park at (239) 774-2701.
Collier County's early development in the 1930's and 1940'swas highlighted by the emergance of strange looking vehicles featuring hugeballoon tires, gun racks, and usually sporting an unusual name like "DirtDobber or Tumblebug". These buggies were born out of necessity, as therewas no effective way to penetrate the vast, boggy mire known as Collier countyexcept for the versatile "Swamp Buggy". Early Collier County settlersrecall the beginnings of Swamp Buggy Racing as a gathering of hunters. Aslegend has it, every year, just prior to the opening of hunting season,(usually the end of October or early November) all the "Crackers"would spend a week or so preparing their buggies for the first legal day ofhunting. Today, thousands of people turn out to watch the popular andcolorful swamp buggy races. See what all the fuss is about March 2 -3, 2013!Admission ranges from $6 to 65. Saturday gates open at 10:30am. Time Trials12:00pm- 3:30pm. Sunday gates open at 10:30am. Racing begins at 12:30pm -4:30pm. For more information, contact Florida Sports Park at (239) 774-2701.
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Marco Island Named One of the 100 Places that Can Change Your Child's Life
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Sharing an exciting press release from our local Chamber of Commerce:
MARCO ISLAND NAMED ONE OF 100 PLACES
10,000 Islands DolphinProject only Florida experience featured in National Geographic book
MARCO ISLAND, FLA., February 4, 2013 – MarcoIsland will be the only Florida destination featured in an upcomingNational Geographic book, “100 Places That Can Change Your Child’s Life: FromYour Backyard to the Ends of the Earth,” to be released on February 5,2013. In the book, author Keith Bellows showcases the 10,000 IslandsDolphin Project as the premier excursion that best highlights thedestination, its culture and people while also providing an experience thatwill enrich the life of a child.
“The world is the greatest classroom we have,” writes Bellows —editor-in-chief of National Geographic Traveler magazine and fatherof three — in his introduction. “I’m convinced that any parent willing togive the gift of travel offers the gift that keeps on giving. Children wholearn to travel will travel to learn. And they will do it all their lives.”
From the treetops of Costa Rica to the Grand Canyon to Loch Ness, “100 PlacesThat Can Change Your Child’s Life” explores the world, plumbing the heartof each special place and presenting it through a kid’s eyes. Each chapterfeatures one unforgettable trip designed to leave a lasting impression on anychild. Divided by region, the book looks at exciting travel locations forchildren in the United States/Canada; Caribbean/Mexico/South America; Europe;Africa/Middle East; Asia; and Oceania/Antarctica.
“It is a distinct honor to be featured as one of the toptravel experiences for children, not just in Florida but around the world,”said Capt. Chris Desmond, founder and director, 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project.“Our goal is to provide an eco-tour that is both fun and educational for kidsand adults alike, and this recognition is a testament to the hard work anddedication of the entire Dolphin Project team.”
The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project is the onlyongoing study of wild dolphins in Southwest Florida and the only one in theUnited States that engages and is supported by the general public. For morethan seven years, the Project has identified, catalogued and studied over 300resident bottle-nose dolphins. The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project welcomes publicparticipation. Guests who purchase tickets to cruise on one of two dailytrips alongside dolphin researchers aboard the Dolphin Explorer boatbecome citizen scientists through onboard involvement in dolphin surveyactivities, in addition to providing financial support with their ticketpurchase. Children participate alongside researchers to complete the “DolphinChallenge” and assist with photo identification, behavior evaluation andmore.
In addition to public cruises, the 10,000 Islands DolphinProject also offers an environmental studies program designed for elementaryschools that is highlighted by live video reports from the boat. The Project isfunded and managed by Sea Excursions, Inc., a provider of water-relatedactivities and services to visitors, residents, groups and hotels in SouthwestFlorida. For more information or to schedule your own dolphin experience, contact Sea Excursions at (239)642-6899.
Sharing an exciting press release from our local Chamber of Commerce:
MARCO ISLAND NAMED ONE OF 100 PLACES
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| Photo Courtesy Dolphin Explorer |
MARCO ISLAND, FLA., February 4, 2013 – MarcoIsland will be the only Florida destination featured in an upcomingNational Geographic book, “100 Places That Can Change Your Child’s Life: FromYour Backyard to the Ends of the Earth,” to be released on February 5,2013. In the book, author Keith Bellows showcases the 10,000 IslandsDolphin Project as the premier excursion that best highlights thedestination, its culture and people while also providing an experience thatwill enrich the life of a child.
“The world is the greatest classroom we have,” writes Bellows —editor-in-chief of National Geographic Traveler magazine and fatherof three — in his introduction. “I’m convinced that any parent willing togive the gift of travel offers the gift that keeps on giving. Children wholearn to travel will travel to learn. And they will do it all their lives.”
From the treetops of Costa Rica to the Grand Canyon to Loch Ness, “100 PlacesThat Can Change Your Child’s Life” explores the world, plumbing the heartof each special place and presenting it through a kid’s eyes. Each chapterfeatures one unforgettable trip designed to leave a lasting impression on anychild. Divided by region, the book looks at exciting travel locations forchildren in the United States/Canada; Caribbean/Mexico/South America; Europe;Africa/Middle East; Asia; and Oceania/Antarctica.
“It is a distinct honor to be featured as one of the toptravel experiences for children, not just in Florida but around the world,”said Capt. Chris Desmond, founder and director, 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project.“Our goal is to provide an eco-tour that is both fun and educational for kidsand adults alike, and this recognition is a testament to the hard work anddedication of the entire Dolphin Project team.”
The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project is the onlyongoing study of wild dolphins in Southwest Florida and the only one in theUnited States that engages and is supported by the general public. For morethan seven years, the Project has identified, catalogued and studied over 300resident bottle-nose dolphins. The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project welcomes publicparticipation. Guests who purchase tickets to cruise on one of two dailytrips alongside dolphin researchers aboard the Dolphin Explorer boatbecome citizen scientists through onboard involvement in dolphin surveyactivities, in addition to providing financial support with their ticketpurchase. Children participate alongside researchers to complete the “DolphinChallenge” and assist with photo identification, behavior evaluation andmore.
In addition to public cruises, the 10,000 Islands DolphinProject also offers an environmental studies program designed for elementaryschools that is highlighted by live video reports from the boat. The Project isfunded and managed by Sea Excursions, Inc., a provider of water-relatedactivities and services to visitors, residents, groups and hotels in SouthwestFlorida. For more information or to schedule your own dolphin experience, contact Sea Excursions at (239)642-6899.
President's Day Weekend in The Everglades with Clyde Butcher
To contact us Click HERE
Make this President's Day Weekend memorable when you Meet Clyde and Niki Butcher at their gallery and enjoy a swamp walk in their "back yard". Located within the Big Cypress National Preserve, this weekend, Clyde Butcher will be available to do book signings in the gallery. Clyde Butcher has Bring a picnic lunch. Clyde Butcher is known around the world for his powerful black and white photographs of The Everglades. He is known locally as a generous member of the community who has worked tirelessly to promote the beauty and delicacy of the places he choses to photograph. The artist himself explains his passion and life's work in his Artist Statement:“I’ve been pursuing the concept of wilderness preservation through photography since 1961. I think it’s important for an artist to have a passion – you need to find a source of inspiration,” adds Butcher. “You have to follow a path and develop a sense of character in what you’re doing. What I’ve done with the Everglades is to help turn a swamp into a precious resource. I think it’s important for an artist to have a passion about the medium they use, but they also need to have a passion about what they are trying to express. Without that passion there is no heart, no soul, in the final piece of work.” Cost $50 per person, special for this weekend, receive a $25 credit to use in the gallery. Child free with every paid adult. Reservation Required. Call 239-695-2428 for more information. Still need accommodations for President's Day Weekend? The team at Hilton Naples Hotel looks forward to welcoming you. Call 239-430-4900 or make your hotel reservations online.
Make this President's Day Weekend memorable when you Meet Clyde and Niki Butcher at their gallery and enjoy a swamp walk in their "back yard". Located within the Big Cypress National Preserve, this weekend, Clyde Butcher will be available to do book signings in the gallery. Clyde Butcher has Bring a picnic lunch. Clyde Butcher is known around the world for his powerful black and white photographs of The Everglades. He is known locally as a generous member of the community who has worked tirelessly to promote the beauty and delicacy of the places he choses to photograph. The artist himself explains his passion and life's work in his Artist Statement:“I’ve been pursuing the concept of wilderness preservation through photography since 1961. I think it’s important for an artist to have a passion – you need to find a source of inspiration,” adds Butcher. “You have to follow a path and develop a sense of character in what you’re doing. What I’ve done with the Everglades is to help turn a swamp into a precious resource. I think it’s important for an artist to have a passion about the medium they use, but they also need to have a passion about what they are trying to express. Without that passion there is no heart, no soul, in the final piece of work.” Cost $50 per person, special for this weekend, receive a $25 credit to use in the gallery. Child free with every paid adult. Reservation Required. Call 239-695-2428 for more information. Still need accommodations for President's Day Weekend? The team at Hilton Naples Hotel looks forward to welcoming you. Call 239-430-4900 or make your hotel reservations online.
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