Newsletter February 19 - 25, 2012

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SELLING OUT PARADISE NAPLES — Companies could one day promote their brands on public beaches, parks and other assets owned by taxpayers if pending legislation is approved.WHOA! SLOW DOWN, DON’T GO SO FAST!

"Anything the state of Florida owns that we could possibly sell," Rep. Slosberg told the Fort Lauderdale Sun- Sentinel recently. "I’m an entrepreneur, I know how to generate revenue," he added confidently, speaking to the Miami Herald. No, that does not mean selling off state employees, in spite of what some may wish. But it could mean selling ad space where they work and on what they drive.

The practice of school bus advertising has spread to a number of states. Some states already allow advertising inside of school busses as well. As the popularity continues to spreads the controversy surrounding the practice does as well. Critics say that exposing impressionable young children to ads that appear to be endorsed by their educators is problematic.

Have advertisers and state governments gone too far in moving forward with ad campaigns or should this practice be seen as simply another avenue to expand marketing efforts, increase visibility and maximize revenue?

Even if we accept the fact that we need to alter this paradise to make it better able to meet our requirements, two questions come to mind:

(1) When do we decide that we have enough?

(2) Are these alterations really profiting us as a people?

Should advertisers have a moral responsibility

Halfway through this year's breeding season, scientists tell The Miami Herald the numbers are up. But it's too early to tell what the future will bring.

Scientist Jerry Lorenz recently made a tour through the mangroves to check spoonbill nests. He says he is hoping last year's abandonment of Florida Bay may have simply been a blip.

The pink birds nest on mangrove islands in the Florida Keys. Lorenz says the birds only built 69 nests in the bay last year. That's a third of the nests the birds built the previous year, which had been an all-time low. So far this year, at least 160 nests have been spotted.

Scientists say roseate spoonbill appears to be back

NIFF's Third Annual Oscar® Party at Café Lurcat

Date: Sunday February 26, 2012Time: 6:00 PM

Walk the Red Carpet and experience Hollywood's Premier Awards Ceremony while you sip Champagne and mix and mingle with other film lovers!

Enjoy the Oscars® hosted once again by emcee-extraordinaire Billy Crystal, in the luxurious setting of Café Lurcat. Dine on delicious hors d’oeuvres & a 3-course meal. Win big with our Oscar® ballot games and raffles. Bid on Fabulous prizes in our silent auction. This will be an event you won't want to miss!

Click Here to Purchase Tickets Now!

The doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person. For reservations or more information, call 775-3456 or visit www.naplesfilmfest.com. ¦

TICKETS: $125 per person includes:

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Nationals treasure Lee County as potential spring training home The Washington Nationals have their eye on Lee County’s City of Palms park.	Three60 Market opening soon in Tipsy Seagull’s old waterside spot Planned as more of a local market than a res­taurant, Three60 Market, 2891 Bayview Drive, is now targeted to open within the next couple of weeks, be­fore the end of February, said owner Rebecca Mad­dox.
Collier 211 is an Information and Referral Service available to all residents and visitors in Collier County by dialing 211 or 263-4211.BENEFITS FOR THE COMMUNITY Collier 211 connects people in need to community resources; Collier 211 provides reliable, up-to-date information on service providers in Collier County; Collier 211 helps to identify services where none exist; Collier 211 data creates "real-time" knowledge - essential information for donors and nonprofits; Collier 211 knowledge gained will be published through a variety of media networks.	GRAND OPENING CELEBRATIONS SET FOR JETBLUE PARK AT FENWAY SOUTH The Lee County Board of Commissioners and the Boston Red Sox will host a grand opening celebration for JetBlue Park at Fenway South, the team’s new 106-acre spring training and player development complex in Lee County. The party will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 25 at the ballpark. The grand opening ceremony will be followed by an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., which is open to all fans and visitors. During the open house, fans will have an opportunity to walk freely around JetBlue Park and enjoy concessions and entertainment on Fenway South Drive. Entertainment will include face painting, magicians, stilt walkers, a bounce house and obstacle course.
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Village on Venetian Bay-UPCOMING EVENTS:The Village hosts a wonderful mix of special events throughout the year... from open house receptions for featured artists, to wine tasting events, fashion shows, live jazz and more! Click here to view a pdf of special scheduled events.	UPTOWN - UPSCALE - UPBEAT MERCATO is the premier lifestyle center located on 53 beautiful acres in North Naples. A new concept, live, work and shop in a "Main Street" like community. Leave the car at home.MERCATO