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Englewood teen wins Girl Scout Gold Award for fostering feral kittens

Englewood Teen Wins Girl Scout Gold Award for Fostering Feral Kittens Local Girl Scout Makes a Difference, One Kitten at a Time For many, a summer afternoon might be spent lounging on Vanderbilt Beach Road or browsing the shops at Mercato. But for Venice High School junior Maddie Canty, her summers, and much of her free time for the past twelve years, have been dedicated to a far furrier cause: rescuing and rehabilitating feral kittens. This dedication recently culminated in the pinnacle achievement for a Girl Scout: the Gold Award. Canty’s project, “A Hope for Kittens,” tackled...

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Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center features tough tanks, nature history, wildlife

Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center features tough tanks, nature history, wildlife Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center features tough tanks, nature history, wildlife For Naples residents seeking a unique blend of education and entertainment, a trip to the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center offers an enriching experience unlike any other in Collier County. Located just a short drive from the bustling energy of Fifth Avenue South and the charming shops of Third Street South, the center provides a tranquil escape into the heart of Southwest Florida’s natural...

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