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CONTENTS | JANUARY

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34 | A BOUQUET OF HISTORY - MOROCCO

The story of Morocco starts over 400 thousand years ago following
prehistoric cultures. It flourished through several Berber kingdoms and
years under the Vandal regime, Roman rule and subsequently the Arab-
Berber identity. This current identity came into being following the Arab
conquest of North Africa in the mid-fifth century. Morocco was finally
colonized by France and Spain from 1912 until March 1956. In 1956, the
French left Morocco and Morocco became independent.

38 | NAPLES WINTER WINE FEST

With just six weeks until the gavel comes down to begin the
auction, plans are now complete for the 2017 Naples Winter Wine
Festival, the most successful international charity wine auction in
the world. Teams of top vintners and celebrity chefs have wrapped
up their food and wine pairings for each of the 18 Vintner Dinners,
and an incredible collection of more than 60 one-of-a-kind auction
lots have been finalized.

68 | ROOKERY BAY

Explore the local environment through almost 40 guided field
trips to wildlife hot spots around Southwest Florida and programs at
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center January 13 - 15, 2017.
Field trips, including birding walks, buggy rides and boat tours,
are offered in conjunction with partners such as Corkscrew Swamp
Sanctuary, Big Cypress National Preserve and Conservancy of
Southwest Florida. Field trip prices range from $15 - $135, and
registration is required.

6 Life in Naples | January 2017