NAPLES SUN TIMES FOR WEDNESDAY 15 JULY, 2009

NAPLES SUN TIMES FOR WEDNESDAY 15 JULY, 2009

NEWS

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* Destination: Local history lives at the Collier County Museum

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Naples has entered the world stage only in the last decade or two as an international travel destination, with its premier beaches, nature preserves, recreation, dining and shopping opportunities. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20345387&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6

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* Dining: Piola is famosi per la pizza

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The new Mercato center in North Naples seems to be opening new shops and restaurant almost every week. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20345334&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6

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* Cocktail: The Island Pub~So far, and yet so near

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The Island Pub has been a favorite Neapolitan watering hole for years. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20345356&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6

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* Outdoor: Third Street Farmer's Market now open all summer downtown

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Amy Peters, one of the many dynamic vendors at the Farmer's Market on Third Street South, behind Tommy Bahama's, sells homemade sugar and flour-free muffins. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20345344&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6

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* Hot ticket: Film Festival invites public to judge

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Dozens of Southwest Florida art patrons gather every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the Six Degree Exhibitions gallery in downtown Naples to screen short independently produced "Indie" films. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20324693&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6

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* Fishing: Time and tides wait for no (fisher)man

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For saltwater anglers, it is indeed all about the tides. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20339007&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6

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* Golf: Read the green for better putting

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A very important element of the short, or "scoring" game is putting. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20339011&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6

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* Outdoor: Gator man offers up a cheap thrill

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If you've ever found yourself looking for hugs in all the wrong places, then you've never met Mike Sturgill and his two adorable pets-Harvey and Leroy. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20295586&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6

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* Sunspot: Lisa George

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Singer Lisa George sings the blues for a lively crowd at Bayshore Coffee Company, which features live music throughout the week, with Open Mic on Wednesday. George is a favorite there, singing original songs and covers. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20338983&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6

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* Sunspot: Cambiers's Quilt

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"Cambier's Quilt" was unveiled recently by the city of Naples. The first public art project at a municipal building under the city's public art ordinance and sponsored by the Public Art Advisory Committee and city council, the piece was created by Florida artist Mark Fuller. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20295594&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6

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* History: Avast, there be pirates!

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Sean Barron, a paramedic for the city of Quincy, Massachusetts, bought a house on the Isles of Capri and now indulges in the serenity of Florida's Everglades, where he works for Naples' Double R Fishing and Tour Company and develops his art of storytelling. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20303169&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6

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* Calendar

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Here's the scoop on local events. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19881459&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6

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* Music!

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Here are the tunes and good times you're looking for. http://www.naplessuntimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19881479&BRD=2605&PAG=461&dept_id=523946&rfi=6