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The work of saving our environment started in 1964 when plans were revealed to build a road through Rookery Bay, crossing Gordon Pass and into the Ten Thousand Islands. A small group of citizens became concerned, involved, and politically active mobilizing grassroots efforts to prevent the project. As a result, the road was never built. Rookery Bay and its inhabitants were saved and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida was founded.
Since then, they have expanded their scope across the five counties in Southwest Florida: Collier, Lee, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades. They maximize the combined forces of environmental policy, advocacy, research, education and wildlife rehabilitation to protect southwest Florida’s natural treasures --- our water, our land and our wildlife. Learn more at www.conservancy.org
The mission of Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is to provide safe, affordable, quality childcare and early education for the children of working families and to prepare the children for kindergarten ready to read and ready to learn. www.funtimenaples.com/
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The Naples Winter Wine Festival is ranked among the top 10 arts and entertainment events for wealthy Americans. This ranking by the Luxury Institute is based on exclusivity, quality and prestige. Since 2004, the Festival has earned the distinction of being the most successful charity wine auction in the nation according to Wine Spectator. The event brings many of the world's finest vintners and chefs together with wine collectors and philanthropists for a three-day gala in picturesque Naples, Florida.
The trustees' vision of the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) made the dream of the Naples Winter Wine Festival a reality. The vision was based on creating an exquisite event, with proceeds benefiting local charities that assist underprivileged and at risk children. These two goals drive the trustees to make the Festival a huge success, and once again this year, the festival was recognized as the most successful charity wine auction by Wine Spectator.
Proceeds benefit local charities that assist underprivileged and at risk children. The festival was recognized as the most successful charity wine auction by Wine Spectator. Since its inception in 2001, the Naples Winter Wine Festival has raised more than $95 million for children in need. www.napleswinefestival.com
Betty Maclean Travel participated in the American Heart Association for the annual "My Heart. My Life." Heart Walk for 2011.
This family-friendly annual event is held in Cambier Park in downtown Naples. There is a 5K walk, which has an optional 1-mile course. Festivities include a bounce house, face painting and other fun activities for children. This non-competitive walk is dog friendly, and there will be special treats and water stations for your furry companions. Local Platform Sponsors will be on hand to offer great health information and fun for kids, too. There will games and giveaways provided by all local sponsors, and after the walk. The American Heart Association will also recognize local survivors of heart disease and stroke.
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