Jazz on the Gulf in Southwest Florida

Saturday August 28, is the third concert at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, "Summer Jazz on the Gulf" series. Spend an evening and enjoy a free concert in a tropical setting listening to the music of The Mike MacArthur Band, from 7-10pm. Remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food and beverage concessions will be available. Coolers are not permitted at the event.

photo by DeusXFlorida

Enjoy Southwest Florida,

Robin Bishop
swflfun.com
southwestflfun@gmail.com

Hey Singles of Southwest Florida!

Are you are single and between the ages of 30 and 50? Come on out for an exciting evening and participate in the Lock & Key Singles Mingle, to be held at Naples Flatbread & Wine Bar (Miromar Outlets), Suite 520, 10801 Corkscrew Road, in Estero from 6:30-9pm. The event will feature live music, food and drink specials, and prize giveaways. To sign-up for the event, please visit Lock and Key Events. Find that special person to enjoy and share what life has to offer.

photo by Urban Mixer

Enjoy Southwest Florida,

Robin Bishop
swflfun.com
southwestflfun@gmail.com

Partnership For A Drug Free Florida

This Saturday August 21, your local Walgreen's stores will be collecting all unused prescription drugs that you may have in your medicine or kitchen cabinets. By taking part in disposing of your remaining prescription drugs, this can potentially eliminate any dangerous situations that may occur. A listing of the participating Walgreens locations that will be accepting all unused medications is available on the Dug Free Florida Web Site. Please note this is an effective and safe way, to get rid of prescription medications, that may be expired or create a unsafe environment within the home.

photo by Rev. Xanatos

Enjoy Southwest Florida,

Robin Bishop
swflfun.com
southwestflfun@gmail.com

Boating in Southwest Florida

For those who enjoy boating and being on the water, we can look forward to the opening of The Goodland Boat Park this Friday, August 20. The facility will include a double boat launching ramp, have parking for 75 boat trailers, spaces for 16 regular vehicles, boat slips, boat docks, an observation area, and a fishing pier all for public use. The park also has picnic space, benches, racks for your bike, restrooms and an open deck area. The park is located at the end of Palm Point Drive in Goodland.

There is no entry fee to the park. The launch fee is $5 per boat or $75 for an annual permit. The park closes at sunset.

The Goodland Boat Park will give many the opportunity to utilize this fine facility and enjoy boating, fishing and relaxing among the Ten Thousand Islands.

photo by Elin B

Enjoy Southwest Florida,

Robin Bishop
swflfun.com
southwestflfun@gmail.com

Back to School in Southwest Florida

With less than 2 weeks before school starts here are a few ways to get a jump start on the upcoming year. At Gulf Coast Town Center off I-75 and Alico Road, there is a Back to School Expo from August 13-15. In Naples the local YMCA off Pine Ridge Road, will be hosting a Back to school Expo from 9am-2pm August 14, with over 75 vendors with the information Collier parents need to get the school year off to a great start.

On Saturday August 21, The Edison Mall's Back to School Blast will be held from 10am-4pm, providing entertainment, raffles, shows and information. The Sun-N-Fun Lagoon in Naples will be host a Back to School Bash on Saturday August 21, from 10am-5pm and provide entertainment and the first 200 school age children to enter will receive a free backpack. Remember that the sales tax free weekend for school starts Friday August 13 and continues through August 15. To all the students and parents in Southwest Florida have a wonderful, exciting and rewarding year.

photo by terren

Enjoy Southwest Florida,

Robin Bishop
swflfun.com
southwestflfun@gmail.com

EVP Pro Volleyball on Vanderbilt Beach

Come on out and enjoy a fantastic day in the Florida sun on Vanderbilt Beach watching some amazing volleyball. The event is free and there will be food and beverage concessions available so you will not miss any of the action. Parking is available at the Vanderbilt Beach Parking Garage. Bring the entire family and friends to Vanderbilt Beach on Saturday, August 14 to have a great time on a pristine beach, and be entertained by this outstanding volleyball competition.

photo by jsrcyclist

Enjoy Southwest Florida,

Robin Bishop
swflfun.com
southwestflfun@gmail.com

Classic Movies at the Collier County Museum

Do you enjoy watching and being entertained by the great classic movies? How about taking an afternoon off and visiting the Collier County Museum on Saturday afternoon through the month of August. The museum will be showing the movies for free and they begin at 1 pm on Saturday. Showing on August 7: "You Can't Take It With You" (1938), August 14: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939), August 21: "It happened One Night" (1934), and August 28: "Cross Creek" (1983). The museum is located in the Collier County Government Center Complex at US 41 East and Airport Pulling Road. The museum is open from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and from 9am-4pm on Saturday. Admission is Free. For more information, please call 239-252-8476 or visit the Collier County Museums.

photo by Classic_Movie_Gals

Enjoy Southwest Florida,

Robin Bishop
swflfun.com
southwestflfun@gmail.com