AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Naples Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:31:56 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/naples-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-naples-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/naples-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-naples-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Believe it or not, the holiday shopping season is now upon us.  If you’re a shopper always on the lookout for a bargain, especially when it... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/naples-high-warehouse-book-sale-starts-soon-236554 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/naples-high-warehouse-book-sale-starts-soon-236554 Business and Professional Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Barron Collier High School (BCH) Cougar Band will offer its annual Christmas gift to the community band will perform a free concert of holiday... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/barron-collier-high-band-presents-holiday-concert-236646 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/barron-collier-high-band-presents-holiday-concert-236646 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Congratulations are in order for the 65-member Palmetto Ridge High (PRH) School Competition Band.  The band, led by Director of Bands William... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/palmetto-ridge-high-competition-band-has-success-at-state-236664 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/palmetto-ridge-high-competition-band-has-success-at-state-236664 Schools and Libraries Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Attention all 8th through 11th grade students:  Are you interested in preparing for a medical career?  Business or computer... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/school-now-accepting-applications-for-2010-11-school-year-236804 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/school-now-accepting-applications-for-2010-11-school-year-236804 Schools and Libraries Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tommie Barfield Elementary School’s Math Parent Academy is just around the corner. Parents and students will have the opportunity to have a fun,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/tommie-barfield-elementary-brings-pizza-and-fractions-together-236208 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/tommie-barfield-elementary-brings-pizza-and-fractions-together-236208 Schools and Libraries Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The School District of Collier County is proud to announce that Adult and Community Education instructor Elayna Fernandez has been selected as the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/adult-and-community-education-instructor-wins-award-236149 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/adult-and-community-education-instructor-wins-award-236149 Schools and Libraries Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Congratulations are in order for Vineyards Elementary School 4th grade teacher Maria Christmas.  She has been named a winner of the Foundation... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/vineyards-elementary-teacher-receives-excel-award-235462 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/vineyards-elementary-teacher-receives-excel-award-235462 Schools and Libraries Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Students at Sabal Palm Elementary School are about to take part in one of the most well-known fundraisers ever held in schools across the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/sabal-palm-elementary-joins-in-on-popular-fundraiser-235505 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/sabal-palm-elementary-joins-in-on-popular-fundraiser-235505 Schools and Libraries Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The School District of Collier County is making important progress in its strategic planning process, with a series of planning team meetings and... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/strategic-planning-process-moving-forward-235514 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/strategic-planning-process-moving-forward-235514 Schools and Libraries Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The School District of Collier County’s Fine Arts Department is announcing that its November-December newsletter is now available online.  The... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/new-edition-of-fine-arts-newsletter-online-235060 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/new-edition-of-fine-arts-newsletter-online-235060 Schools and Libraries Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Naples High School’s performing arts club is proud to announce its performance of Humbug High.  There will be four shows,  will take... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/naples-high-school-s-performing-arts-club-humbug-high-234580 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/naples-high-school-s-performing-arts-club-humbug-high-234580 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Manatee Middle School will be abuzz with families later this week as the school plays host to two events.  Both activities will occur from... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/manatee-middle-hosts-two-inaugural-activities-234672 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/manatee-middle-hosts-two-inaugural-activities-234672 Schools and Libraries Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Kathy Curatolo is the new Collier County School Board Chair and Julie Sprague is the new Vice Chair, both chosen by their peers during the School... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/new-board-chair-and-vice-chair-selected-234772 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/new-board-chair-and-vice-chair-selected-234772 Schools and Libraries Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 School Board Member Julie Sprague will be joining Superintendent Dennis L. Thompson at the table for the next edition of the eConnection TV show... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/here-s-yet-another-communications-opportunity-234234 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/here-s-yet-another-communications-opportunity-234234 Schools and Libraries Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 REAL ESTATE CAREER NIGHTS Are you interested in learning more about what it takes to start a career in Florida real estate? Are you unsure about... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/naples-real-estate-school-to-hold-career-night-on-11-23-234283 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/naples-real-estate-school-to-hold-career-night-on-11-23-234283 Real Estate Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 What can you as a parent do to help your child learn to read?  The question is answered on the third episode of the new Parent Connection TV... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/parent-connection-made-again-234109 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/parent-connection-made-again-234109 Schools and Libraries Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Many “firsts” have taken place at the Immokalee Technical Center (iTECH) since its opening in January.  Another first will be added to the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/itech-pins-its-first-graduates-233552 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/itech-pins-its-first-graduates-233552 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Much Ado About Nothing By William Shakespeare Date : October 28 – November 21, 2009 Love, hate, jealousy and friendship carry the day in the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/tobye-studio-2009-2010-season-229354 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/tobye-studio-2009-2010-season-229354 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Captivating Crimes of the Heart By Beth Henley Date : November 25 - December 19, 2009 This sharply funny Pulitzer Prize-winnng tale follows the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/blackburn-hall-2009-2010-season-229357 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/blackburn-hall-2009-2010-season-229357 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 The Naples Museum of Art is recognized for its superb permanent collection of modern Mexican art, which includes works by Rivera, Tamayo, Orozco and... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/exhibition-latin-american-painting-now-229391 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/exhibition-latin-american-painting-now-229391 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 This is the most comprehensive art exhibition to date of artist, author and children’s book illustrator Esphyr Slobodkina (1908-2002). Organized on... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/exhibition-esphyr-slobodkina-rediscovering-a-pioneer-of-american-abstraction-229394 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/exhibition-esphyr-slobodkina-rediscovering-a-pioneer-of-american-abstraction-229394 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Renowned contemporary realist painter and printmaker Janet Fish was born in Boston in 1938, and raised on the island of Bermuda. Her grandfather,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/exhibition-the-art-of-janet-fish-229397 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/exhibition-the-art-of-janet-fish-229397 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Lake Park Elementary School (LPE) is pleased to announce that its inaugural Lake Park Family Fall Festival is coming soon.  The festival,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/lake-park-elementary-family-fall-festival-scheduled-233087 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/naples/news/lake-park-elementary-family-fall-festival-scheduled-233087 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600