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Paradise Coast In the News
Selected Articles About Visiting Naples, Marco Islandand the Everglades
Florida's Paradise Coast: Naples + Marco Island combine classic Floridian charms with natural drama
Prevue magazine, March/April 2010 by Karen Kuzsel. An overview of activities and venues for groups.
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Naples, Florida: A Quick Trip to the Mediterranean - without a Transatlantic Flight
The Fussy Diner blog, February 1, 2010 by The Fussy Diner
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Video: Naples and the Everglades. In Southwest Florida, you can go from primordial to pampered in one day.
Conde Nast's Moveable Feast January 27, 2010
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Der Duft der Sümpfe (The smell of the marshes)
Die Zeit December 23, 2009 by Elsemarie Maletzke
Click to read the full story about ghost orchids at Fakahatchee Strand (in German).
What's hot right now: stone crabs
Marco Island Sun Times, October 17, 2009, by Tyler Parrish
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Affordable getaways on Florida's Paradise Coast Story details summer savings, top local dining and shopping.
www.ajc.com, August 4, 2009 by Clara Bosonetto Maerz
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The folks at Fred's Diner work hard to be customers' best friend Story on dog friendly dining.
Naples Florida Weekly, June 11-17, 2009 by Karen Feldman
Click to read the full story on dog friendly dining at Fred's Diner.
Lovers in Paradise: Romance blooms in Naples and Marco Island, Florida
Examiner.com June 17, 2009 by Nancy Pistorius. The sixth article in Nancy Pistorius' six-part series on visiting the Paradise Coast focuses on opportunities for a romantic getaway incluing suggestions for activities, shopping and more.
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If you're going to Naples, pack your appetite.
Miami Herald, June 21, 2009, by Jonathan Foerster. A review of what's new and delicious on the Naples, Fla. dining scene.
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One Tank Trip: Dolphin Encounter
NBC-2's Chad Oliver documents the participation of "citizen scientists" in the 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project, departing from Marco River Marina.
June 12, 2009.
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Committment and Conviction Main Ingredients at Food & Thought
Naples Florida Weekly June 4, 2009 by Karen Feldman
Organic farmer and entrepreneur Frank Oakes doesn't simply talk the talk. He's devoted himself and his livelihood to making a difference in the lives of everyone who enters his market and café, Food and Thought, which he describes as "militantly organic." And that's the pure essence of the place. Read the full story.
Well Done, Chef
Gulfshore Life June 2009 by Kristy Kiernan
How Fabrizio Aielli and Sea Salt have brought fresh exitement to the local dining scene.
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Animals 24/7: A zookeeper who's wild about her calling.
Naples Florida Weekly May 14, 2009 by Roger Williams
With a day off and the snake pit behind her — along with the public exhibitions and private ministrations she provides for the big cats (Bengal tigers, African lions, leopards, Western cougars) and the little cats (the old ocelot in particular, her favorite) — zookeeper Cindy Hall is chasing hay for her horses.
Read the full story about Naples Zoo zookeeper Cindy Hall, known for her appearance on Survivor Guatelmala.
Florida Weekly Cuisine
Locals don't have to check into The Ritz in order to check out the new sushi bar...and more area dining tidbits from April 30-May 6 edition.
A Natural Paradise
Kevin Rollason of the Winnipeg Free Press provides an excellent overview of the Paradise Coast including a kayak eco tour in the Everglades, visits to the beaches and area attractions, hotel stays in Naples and on Marco Island, and lots more.
Click to read the full story from March 21, 2009 and to watch the Paradise Coast travel video.
Rediscovery of a Lost Species.
The Naples Daily News profiles the discovery this week of an orchid, Cyclopogon elatus, in the Fakahatchee Strand that has not been seen in Florida since 1961.
It was about lunch time, and the three men had been traipsing through the swamp at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park for a couple of hours. Little did they know they were about to step into the botanical history books with the rediscovery of a lost orchid species...
Naples Daily New story by Eric Staats, March 18, 2009.
Exploring the new mozzarella bar at Naples Tomato, March 13, 2009, Naples Daily News
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Hard Hat Tour of the new Black Bear Hammock exhibit under construction at Naples Zoo
WFTX FOX 4
Click here to see the Ft. Myers/Naples area FOX 4 Report on Black Bear Hammock
I Got Crabs in Everglades City
Miami New Times blogger Gail Shepherd raves about a recent trip to Everglades City, where she feasted on stone crabs and more...
Click here to read the Monday, January 5 Short Order blog post.
CNNMoney.com Ranks Collier County #4 Place in the U.S. For a Long Life
Residents of these 25 counties enjoy some of the highest life expectancies in the U.S....Collier County, which includes the City of Naples on the Gulf Coast, is the picture of Florida Leisure. Click here to read the full story, September 2008
On the Hunt for the Elusive Ghost Orchid
South Florida swamp walks offer the hope of seeing one of the rare flowers in bloom.
By the Associated Press
Source: St. Petersburg Times
IN THE FAKAHATCHEE STRAND - The visitors are barely out of their cars before the chorus starts: "I just want to see a ghost orchid!"
The ghost orchid is among the world's rarest flowers, the star of the popular book The Orchid Thief and the movie Adaptation and is the biggest lure to the Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in southwest Florida.
St. Petersburg Times full story, March 3, 2008
Regional Gateways: Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge
As seen on Connect! WGCU TV February 25, 2008
Writer/producer Shawn Holiday
Explore a refuge for the Florida panther that is also a place for people to visit. Although this shy creature is hard to spot, there is plenty of wildlife to view on the public trails. It also serves as a reminder about the importance of preserving the last of the Florida wilds.
Click to watch WGCU TV Connect episode on Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge
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