The Board of Directors for Southwest Florida Division of Children’s Home Society joined Lorraine Thomas to honor the 2008 R. David and I. Lorraine Thomas Child Advocate of the Year Award at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort.

After accepting top-notch nominees from the community, the finalists: Nadereh Salim, CEO of Children’s Network of Southwest Florida; Emily Lewis, Port Charlotte Family Service Center Manager; Donna Djerf, Exceptional Student Education, Lee County School District; Samira Beckwith, President and CEO of Hope Hospice and Community Services; and Katherine Miller, Founder and Executive Director of Lifeline Family Center were honored on November 1st at a dinner event created by NTT&EP and inspired by Anne Geddes.

The Board of Division Directors Lisa Portnoy, Geri Armalavage, Carla Bolten, Robert Reynolds, Stephen Ridgely and newest member Lesley Marr and NBC2 News Co-anchor Jamie Yuccas spoke to the crowd about Children’s Home Society of Florida’s mission as a state and national leader in providing high-quality, community-based solutions to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities. The evening climaxed with Lorraine Thomas announcing the 2008 child advocate of the year, Samira Beckwith for her outstanding contributions to children and our community.

The generous sponsors for the evening’s celebration were Comcast, Lee and Penny Anderson Foundation, Bob and Karen Scott, Colonial Bank, Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt and Naples Transportation, Tours & Event Planning.

                 

Here at Naples Transportation we have been hearing terrific things about our tours and our employees! Read on and then make plans to join us for your own Everglades Excursion.

My friend, [and I] were on an all day tour with “Kenny”. The entire day was wonderful, but the highlight of the excursion, for me, was Kenny’s running commentary. He was very knowledgeable and informative, plus being quite witty and interesting. Please pass on to whomever needs to know what a delight and terrific employee he is.
Thank You,
B.A.L.

Last month my wife and I took the all day tour of the Everglades with your company. I don’t know his last name but the name of our guide was Kenny. My wife and I have taken many tours in other states etc… but i want you to know that Kenny is the best guide that we have ever had…. and I mean that… He made our whole day a lot of fun and very educational too….I don’t know if you are his boss are not and if not please forward this to his boss…. again, I don’t know his last name but I think he said that he was from New Jersey…. but I do know that his first name is Kenny…..thank you very much….
regards
K.B., Okla. City

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     In their groves and in our store, Sun Harvest Citrus and Naples Trolley Tour has a long-standing tradition of bringing you the very best Florida has too offer- a tradition that spans several generations of our families.
    

     Now the families have joined together to offer delicious Indian River citrus, fresh-squeezed juices, gourmet foods, candies, gifts and more at their store in Fort Myers and locally at the Experience Naples store at 1010 Sixth Avenue and online, at www.Experience-Naples.com

     
   A bit of history: This partnership really began when Robert Edsall, Sr. and Carl Smith Sr. started their family legacies.  Robert planted his first citrus grove in Vero Beach where he chose the Indian River location because he knew the soil, water and climate conditions were perfect for growing the most delicious citrus in the world.  Carl, with only one trolley, started his first  tour in Naples knowing that many would want to experience the historical landmarks, world class shopping, local attractions and beautiful beaches. Robert’s citrus grove business flourished and Carl’s trolley business grew to a fine fleet of ten.

      Part of what makes fresh Indian River citrus the perfect gift is its timelessness. It’s been a favorite for generations and a delightful gift at any time of the year. Sun Harvest and Naples Trolley are partnering up just in time for the biggest gift giving season of all and what a great treat to send to anyone, from traditional assortments of Indian River oranges and grapefruits to an array of gift baskets and boxes.

Treat your family, your friends or your corporate team to

“A taste of the grove”.
To purchase Sun Harvest Citrus with Naples Transportation Tours log on to

www.Experience-Naples.com today!

Naples Transportation Tours & Event Planning are pleased to provide transportation aboard the Naples Trolley for this charity event.

Host: Collier Spay Neuter Clinic and Global Help Foundation
Location: To start at Noodles Cafe – 1585 Pine Ridge Rd. Naples, FL 34105
When: Saturday, October 18, 5:30PM
Phone: 239.273.8789

Crawl into Fall as we celebrate aboard the Naples Trolley at four great Naples establishments. Crawlers receive a Complimentary drink, Hors D’oeuvres at each stop, Goodie bags and live Jazz entertainment at our last stop. Raffles, Prizes and Fun throughout the evening. Tickets are $99.00 per person and all proceeds benefit Collier Spay Neuter Clinic and Global Help Foundation.

To Purchase tickets, please go to www.collierspayneuter.org or call 239.273.8789. Hope to see you there! We thank all of our sponsors for their kind participation: Naples Trolley, Bice, Trilogy, Vicentes Cigar Bar, Noodles Cafe and Wavv Radio.

My husband and I experienced the full day Everglades Excursion on Saturday September 27, with “Cracker Jack” as our guide. We had a wonderful time! Jack was friendly and knowledgeable, and shared wonderful history and stories as we rode in the van to Everglades City and back. We enjoyed having lunch with him, and since we were a small group of just 4, we were able to ask many questions and hear first-hand what it was like to grow up in that area when it wasn’t as developed as it is now. When we return to the area, we will definitely book another Everglades Excursion and hopefully Jack will be our driver and guide again.

Don and Jamie Deighton

We’re thrilled you had such an enjoyable time and look forward to seeing you again!