http://marconews.com/news/yourmarco/stories/marconews.com Stories: Your Marco Storiesen-usyourmarco/storieshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/16/your-news-san-carlos-park-elementary-fifth-grader-/On May 20, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will present San Carlos Park Elementary fifth-grader Meaghan Bowman with a certificate recognizing her as the regional winner of the 2008 Florida Missing Children’s Day Statewide Fifth Grade Essay Contest. Fri, 16 May 2008 19:40:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/16/your-news-san-carlos-park-elementary-fifth-grader-/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/16/your-news-lee-residents-invited-wear-red-because-s/As part of our Campaign for Alcohol Free youth, The Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida has designated May as "Think Before You Drink" month. Fri, 16 May 2008 19:38:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/16/your-news-lee-residents-invited-wear-red-because-s/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/16/your-news-beef-obradys-dining-nights-benefit-autis/Families can enjoy a fun evening out and benefit Autism Speaks through the month of June. Every Monday in June from 4pm – 11pm, all Beef O'Brady's restaurants in Lee and Collier counties will donate 10% of all food sales to Autism Speaks. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:25:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/16/your-news-beef-obradys-dining-nights-benefit-autis/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/15/your-news-celebrate-endangered-species-day-naples-/On Friday, May 16, 2008 Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens and the Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge are celebrating the country’s third annual Endangered Species Day. Thu, 15 May 2008 17:49:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/15/your-news-celebrate-endangered-species-day-naples-/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/14/your-news-golden-gate-high-offer-summer-band-camps/The Golden Gate High School (GGHS) Titan Band is pleased to announce its offerings of four summer band camps specifically targeted at current and incoming middle and high school students for the 2008-09 school year. Wed, 14 May 2008 18:34:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/14/your-news-golden-gate-high-offer-summer-band-camps/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/14/your-news-girl-scout-college-scholarships-awarded/Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. awarded $1,000 college scholarships to ten graduating Senior Girl Scouts at its annual meeting held April 19 in Sarasota. Scholarship eligibility is based on a girl’s involvement in Girl Scouts, her academic achievements, and her service to the community. Each of the following girls was awarded a $1,000 Girl Scout college scholarship: Wed, 14 May 2008 06:09:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/14/your-news-girl-scout-college-scholarships-awarded/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/13/your-news-florida-rep-offers-special-performances-/Florida Repertory Theatre is proud to announce The Shape of Things by Neil Labute as a special addition to its 10th Anniversary Season, with only three performances on May 23, 24 & 25 at 8pm. Tue, 13 May 2008 19:55:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/13/your-news-florida-rep-offers-special-performances-/going-out/nightlifehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/12/your-news-collier-youth-adults-volunteer-during-na/Members with the Collier County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans joined with youth and adults from area Lutheran churches to sort and pack donations on Saturday, May 3. Mon, 12 May 2008 19:51:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/12/your-news-collier-youth-adults-volunteer-during-na/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/12/your-news-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-planned-triage-c/On Friday, May 30, 2008, 10 AM, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and a large number of local social services agencies will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Triage Center/Low Demand Shelter in east Ft Myers. Mon, 12 May 2008 18:37:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/12/your-news-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-planned-triage-c/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/12/your-news-hunter-safety-course-scheduled-hendry-co/The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host the field day portion of the free hunter safety course on May 17, 2008 in Hendry. Participants must have completed the hunter safety web course and must have the printout of the final report. Mon, 12 May 2008 18:35:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/12/your-news-hunter-safety-course-scheduled-hendry-co/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/09/your-news-little-brother-wins-model-car-contest/David Moll may get some odd looks when he tells people that Justin is his “Little Brother”. However, the two have indeed been “Brothers” since they were matched through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of SWFL’s (BBBS-SWFL) mentoring program over five years ago. Sat, 10 May 2008 01:12:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/09/your-news-little-brother-wins-model-car-contest/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/09/your-news-naples-resident-donates-2m-endowed-profe/Whether studying the origin of moon craters or developing a crucial secret weapon during World War II, Dr. Ralph Baldwin always stretched the boundaries of knowledge. Sat, 10 May 2008 01:02:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/09/your-news-naples-resident-donates-2m-endowed-profe/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/09/your-news-naples-botanical-garden-receives-21000-a/Naples Botanical Garden has received an anonymous gift of $21,345.59. The donation was received on Wednesday, May 7th and will help fund the Garden’s expansion capital campaign. Fri, 09 May 2008 19:30:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/09/your-news-naples-botanical-garden-receives-21000-a/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/08/your-news-southwest-florida-ballet-perform/The inaugural performance by Southwest Florida Ballet, Inc. takes place this weekend in Naples. The not-for-profit company is the first of its kind for the southwest Florida area. Thu, 08 May 2008 19:28:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/08/your-news-southwest-florida-ballet-perform/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/07/your-news-bonita-resident-honored-michigan-state-u/Robert L. Mahr, DVM, received the Distinguished Veterinary Alumnus Award from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Wed, 07 May 2008 19:50:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/07/your-news-bonita-resident-honored-michigan-state-u/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/07/your-news-naples-police-department-takes-top-honor/On Saturday, May 3rd, the Naples Police Department won tops honors at the 3rd Annual Top Shot Challenge. Wed, 07 May 2008 19:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/07/your-news-naples-police-department-takes-top-honor/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/06/your-news-greater-naples-leadership-elects-new-boa/Greater Naples Leadership, Inc. (GNL), has announced the new 2008-09 Board of Directors. The 13 year-old nonprofit is organized to provide proven leaders with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the issues and needs in Collier County and to encourage the use of their skills in bettering the community. Tue, 06 May 2008 18:21:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/06/your-news-greater-naples-leadership-elects-new-boa/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/06/your-news-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-set-caloosahatch/On Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 2 PM, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve. Tue, 06 May 2008 04:45:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/06/your-news-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-set-caloosahatch/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/06/your-news-cape-coral-resident-officially-us-house-/Independent Congressional candidate Jeff George decided the best way to make a people’s campaign official was with a personal touch. Tue, 06 May 2008 04:42:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/06/your-news-cape-coral-resident-officially-us-house-/wehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/06/your-news-tickets-now-sale-naples-players-spectacu/For its Naples summer musical extravaganza, The Naples Players bring to the stage The Secret Garden, an enchanting, lyrical production based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The show, which has enthralled adults and children alike, won four Tony awards and three Drama Desk Awards. Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/06/your-news-tickets-now-sale-naples-players-spectacu/we