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Naples Museum Received WWII Flag
Created by Concentration Camp Inmates for Their American Liberators. The Holocaust Museum and Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center has received a very special World War II-era artifact – the “Nordhausen Flag.” The flag, created in 1945 by the newly liberated Nordhausen concentration camp inmates, was presented to the American troops who liberated them. The flag used a “stars and stripes” design in honor of the U.S. troops. The flag will be on permanent loan to the Museum from American Legion Post 38, Rabe O. Wilkison Chapter located in Fort Myers, FL. The Flag Presentation ceremony and reception took place yesterday July 1, 2024.
From the Archives: Naples Airport – From fighter pilots to paradise’s gateway
On July 4, 1953 — 71 years ago this coming week — the Naples Airport was dedicated as the Naples America Airport, having been returned to the city and county in 1947. The airport started out in 1943 as the Naples Army Airfield and provided flight training for fighter pilots during World War II.
Ritz-Carlton's terrific dining deal, July 4th eats, French feasts, wine fest news, more
Channeling Bill Hader’s brilliant Stefon character from SNL, this week’s news has all the bells and whistles from a terrific deal in July that doesn’t require eating at 5 p.m. to fun foodie events celebrating two countries’ independence. There’s also an announcement about the famous top toque for the Naples Winter Wine Festival’s 25th anniversary and other charitable activities at local restaurants. ...
3 To Do: Marco, Naples and Bonita celebrate the Fourth of July
The fireworks can be seen from along Collier Boulevard and Marco’s beach front. No personal fireworks permitted on the beach. Public parking is located at the intersection of Collier Boulevard and Swallow Avenue. Metered parking is $8 per car. Parking on the streets or swales in the South Beach...
🎇 🎇Fun foodie events for readers 🍽️ 🍷
You've got Diana here as your scribe this week. I hope you’re enjoying a fun holiday and the weather holds up for your plans. The reviews are in: NDN’s inaugural At the Table dinner chat with Old Vines Supper Club’s chef-managing partner Brooke Kravetz was a smash, according to the 30 readers who joined us on this intimate night of fun fine dining.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary By: Wes Tallyn
If you’re ever in the Naples area, you have to check out Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. The park is about a 40-minute drive from downtown Naples and offers a rare glimpse into a thriving cypress swamp! There’s a 2.25-mile boardwalk that takes you through an amazing swamp that is absolutely teeming with plant life.
Gardening: July not for the faint of heart gardeners
Second only to August, July is one of the hottest months with high temperatures averaging 90 degrees and lows averaging 75 degrees. We can expect at least eight inches of rain making July a very wet month. Hopefully not wetter than June!. Heavy summer rains can cause nutritional deficiencies in...
Shangri-La Resort Welcomes Ryan Snyder as Director of Golf
MONKEY ISLAND, OKLAHOMA – Shangri-La Resort, Oklahoma’s premier waterfront golf and outdoor recreation destination, has named golf industry veteran Ryan Snyder its new Director of Golf. The West Virginia native has spent the past 13 years in various golf-professional roles in Florida, including Island Country Club in Marco...
Arts Bonita welcomes Albert Castiglia, Solomon Hicks, Mark Sanders
Live music continues in July at Arts Bonita. Acclaimed blues artist Albert Castiglia performs July 5 at 7:30 p.m. Raised in Miami, Albert Castiglia has carved out an impressive career in the blues world. His journey began with an apprenticeship under the legendary Junior Wells and further blossomed as he worked alongside singer Sandra Hall. Castiglia’s solo career has since taken off, earning him critical acclaim, a slew of awards, and a loyal fan base nationwide.
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