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Fort Myers, Naples students don't make National Spelling Bee semifinals - The News-Press

Wed, 30 May 2012 22:31:02 GMT

Fort Myers, Naples students don't make National Spelling Bee semifinals
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She is competing today in the National Spelling Bee in Washington DC / news-press.com file photo Associated Press Neither Dunbar Middle School's Kayla Sheffield and North Naples Middle's Princeton Ballerino advanced to the National Spelling Bee ...

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Naples Zoo officials say claims of protesters are nonsense. - The News-Press

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:20:22 GMT

Naples Zoo officials say claims of protesters are nonsense.
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The lily pond in front of the Naples Zoo may become a thing of the past. / Mark Krzos/news-press.com The plants and trees inside the zoo include the remnants of the 13.35-acre garden planted by famed botanist Henry Nehrling in 1919.

Collier County property values increase slightly in 2011 - The News-Press

Thu, 31 May 2012 19:36:08 GMT

Collier County property values increase slightly in 2011
The News-Press
Collier County property values rose slightly last year, which indicates the local economy has stabilized after several years of declines. The county's total taxable property value was $58.5 billion in 2011, up from $58.3 billion in 2010, said Property ...

Hideaway on Marco Island seeks beach repair cost cut - The News-Press

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:20:36 GMT

Hideaway on Marco Island seeks beach repair cost cut
The News-Press
The Hideaway Beach Special Tax District will look to reduce the cost of a proposed beach erosion repair project before again approaching Collier County for emergency funding for the work. The tax district's Board of Directors decided to take time to ...

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Naples resident seriously injured in crash involving Marco Island driver - The News-Press

Wed, 30 May 2012 20:40:01 GMT

Naples resident seriously injured in crash involving Marco Island driver
The News-Press
A two-vehicle crash this morning in Collier County left a Naples resident in serious condition. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle being driven by Hannah E. Stewart, 20, of Naples was northbound on Collier Boulevard in the right lane ...

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Marco Island Academy $10000 raffle deadline nears - The News-Press

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:20:36 GMT

Marco Island Academy $10000 raffle deadline nears
The News-Press
Sue Keller/Special to the Sun Times Gambling for a good cause is the motivation behind a $10000 cash drawing to benefit the coffers of the Marco Island Academy. The academy is staging an end-of-year raffle cash drawing with just 400 tickets going on ...

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Marco Island boat owners urged to be on theft alert - The News-Press

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:20:02 GMT

Marco Island boat owners urged to be on theft alert
The News-Press
The Marco Island Police Department is encouraging the city's boat owners to be on guard for theft. Marco police received a report of a suspicious vessel in the 1500 block of Caxambas Court at 6 am May 12, according to Dave Baer, the city's assistant ...

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Naples Area Board of Realtors: Median prices continue to climb - The News-Press

Tue, 29 May 2012 21:50:12 GMT

Naples Area Board of Realtors: Median prices continue to climb
The News-Press
For the fifth consecutive month, overall median prices increased, according to a report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island).

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Botanist, ornithologist, horticulturist Nehrling seems lost to Naples history - The News-Press

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:18:38 GMT

Botanist, ornithologist, horticulturist Nehrling seems lost to Naples history
The News-Press
Some of Naples' early founders, Bruce Haldeman and Ed Crayton, brought him here and loaned him money to buy 13.5 acres of land. But walk down almost any street in Southwest Florida and mention his name and the response will be “Who”?

Immokalee players generate lots of college recruiting interest - The News-Press

Tue, 29 May 2012 05:10:39 GMT

Immokalee players generate lots of college recruiting interest
The News-Press
After Immokalee won its spring in a shoot-out against Clewiston, sophomore running-back Dee Johnson picked up verbal offers from Florida and Georgia. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound Johnson is the younger brother of The News-Press offensive player of the year ...

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East Naples man located - The News-Press

Thu, 31 May 2012 02:24:10 GMT

East Naples man located
The News-Press
Deputies are looking for a 79-year-old East Naples man who was last seen this afternoon. Ralph Price told his wife that he was going to the gym at the clubhouse in their East Naples neighborhood around 3 pm, but failed to return home.

Naples-based v Tech adds cloud computing to services - The News-Press

Tue, 29 May 2012 21:37:11 GMT

Naples-based v Tech adds cloud computing to services
The News-Press
v Tech, a Naples-based provider of outsourced IT solutions, has added cloud computing to its service offering to help local businesses take advantage of the benefits of the powerful new computing model. “We are very pleased to be offering cloud ...

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'Beauty in Naples' event today at Saks - The News-Press

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:13:28 GMT

'Beauty in Naples' event today at Saks
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“Beauty in Naples,” an evening cosmetic and cocktail benefit today at Saks Fifth Avenue at Waterside Shops, kicks off a two-day fundraiser for the Wishing Well Foundation, a Southwest Florida organization that grants wishes to children with ...

Marco contractors concerned about plan for inspectors - The News-Press

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:20:05 GMT

Marco contractors concerned about plan for inspectors
The News-Press
Time will tell what comes next for Marco Island's building inspectors and whether they will remain city employees or be transferred to Collier County's control. Jim Riviere, Marco's city manager, said that before any changes occur, he will “ponder” the ...

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Lee, Collier county triathlon season in high gear - The News-Press

Tue, 29 May 2012 05:15:28 GMT

Lee, Collier county triathlon season in high gear
The News-Press
15 • Where: The Marco Island Marriott, 400 S. Collier, Marco Island » When training for your swim, make sure you go a little farther than your needed distance. You will have more confidence. » Do some open-water training if possible.

Southwest Florida provides many happy trails for hikers, walkers - The News-Press

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:13:10 GMT

Southwest Florida provides many happy trails for hikers, walkers
The News-Press
Nature is spotted from the hiking trails at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples. / Debi Pittman Wilkey/news-press.com. The Victorian and Rustic Wood bridges lead visitors to hiking trails at Koreshan State Historic Site.

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'Big Flag' rises over SS Jolley Bridge in Marco Island - The News-Press

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:40:01 GMT

'Big Flag' rises over SS Jolley Bridge in Marco Island
The News-Press
Christina Giordano sings the national anthem as a giant US flag is hoisted by members of Marco Island's Big Flag Committee at the Big Flag dedication ceremony today. / Don Manley/Marco Sun Times Members of Marco Island's Big Flag Committee are joined ...

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Naples teen dies in crash - The News-Press

Wed, 30 May 2012 02:35:47 GMT

Naples teen dies in crash
The News-Press
A 16-year-old Naples girl was killed in a crash on US 41 in Naples on Tuesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Daileen Alfonso ran a red light at US 41 and Manatee Road, and was struck by two other vehicles. Alfonso's 2012 Honda Civic ended up ...

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Naples' Manny Morgan scores big in rain-shortened game - The News-Press

Sat, 26 May 2012 02:02:39 GMT

Naples' Manny Morgan scores big in rain-shortened game
The News-Press
The first half of Naples' spring football game was a personal highlight film for senior-to-be Manny Morgan. The first half was followed by rain and lightning which meant no second half at all. The Golden Eagles rolled up a 42-0 lead at halftime of ...

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FHP releases name of passenger killed in Bonita Springs I-75 crash - The News-Press

Thu, 31 May 2012 20:36:52 GMT

FHP releases name of passenger killed in Bonita Springs I-75 crash
The News-Press
According the FHP report, Maria Villa Fuerte Jurado, 46, of Naples was ejected from the vehicle and later succumbed to her injuries after being transported to Lee Memorial Hospital. It was determined she was not wearing a seat belt.

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Naples attorney charged as Ponzi schemer - The News-Press

Fri, 25 May 2012 02:53:57 GMT

Naples attorney charged as Ponzi schemer
The News-Press
Sebastian Balliro, 41, of Naples was taken into custody in Collier County on nine grand theft charges, one charge of practicing law without a license, three charges of scheming to defraud, two charges of criminal use of identification and one charge of ...

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Naples Museum of Art to feature costumes from famous science-fiction movies ... - The News-Press

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:56:37 GMT

Naples Museum of Art to feature costumes from famous science-fiction movies ...
The News-Press
Special to news-press.com The Naples Museum of Art shoots for the stars next season with an exhibit of costumes from “Blade Runner,” “Star Trek,” “The Terminator” and other science-fiction movies and TV shows. Expect to see Arnold Schwarzenegger's ...

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Naples' Fifth Avenue South business district launches website - The News-Press

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:12:15 GMT

Naples' Fifth Avenue South business district launches website
The News-Press
After years of planning, the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District in Naples on Thursday set up a website that announced to the planet it had arrived. With 18 events under its belt this year and more than 200 commercial members, ...

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Collier County approves sand for Marco's South Beach - The News-Press

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:13:20 GMT

Collier County approves sand for Marco's South Beach
The News-Press
A portion of the section of South Beach, on Marco Island, that has been identified as in need of a beach renourishment project. A portion of the section of South Beach, on Marco Island, that has been identified as in need of a beach renourishment ...

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Collier County leaders say no to latest public safety consolidation plan - The News-Press

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:13:59 GMT

Collier County leaders say no to latest public safety consolidation plan
The News-Press
Speaking for the independent fire districts, Pam Brown, an Immokalee fire commissioner, said they're just not interested in this plan. Some 72 percent of voters already approved legislation making it easier to consolidate fire districts, Brown said.

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Collier County to handle building inspections by summer - The News-Press

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:13:49 GMT

Collier County to handle building inspections by summer
The News-Press
Building inspections on Marco Island will be handled by Collier County later this year under an agreement between the city and the county. City Manager Jim Riviere informed the city's building inspections staff – Bob Mahar, Ken Yakola, Kim Ferris and ...

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Immokalee football overflows with talent - The News-Press

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:12:06 GMT

Immokalee football overflows with talent
The News-Press
Immokalee's D'Ernest Johnson carries the ball against Cape Coral during a Region 5A-3 playoff game last season. / news-press.com file photo Immokalee has once again become a popular destination for Division I football coaches to recruit.

Loaded Immokalee downs Clewiston - The News-Press

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:09:40 GMT

Loaded Immokalee downs Clewiston
The News-Press
The Immokalee High School football team, loaded with at least eight projected Division I prospects, including a cornerback ranked No. 6 in the nation by ESPN, defeated Clewiston 54-38. MacKensie Alexander, a rising senior who recently reopened his ...

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Ave Maria University ditches student health insurance plans - The News-Press

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:13:09 GMT

Ave Maria University ditches student health insurance plans
The News-Press
Money and morality are the twin reasons Ave Maria University will no longer offer group health insurance plans to students as of Aug. 15. University President Jim Towey said Monday that students and parents can thank the federal Patient Protection and ...

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Thu, 31 May 2012 17:22:38 GMT

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The News-Press
I'll Have Another's bid to become the first horse to win the Triple Crown since 1978's Affirmed will undoubtedly make for a busy day at the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track, Saturday, June 9. But now, track officials are offering one lucky patron the ...

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South Fort Myers dominates Golden Gate, 45-0 - The News-Press

Sat, 26 May 2012 03:13:09 GMT

South Fort Myers dominates Golden Gate, 45-0
The News-Press
As if expectations weren't high enough already, South Fort Myers' optimism for next fall was strengthened with a 45-0 domination of visiting Golden Gate Friday night. Even with prominent transfers Jayron Kearse (Cypress Lake) and Eric Wester (Fort ...

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Exclusive: Feds discourage smaller banks - The News-Press

Tue, 29 May 2012 14:39:20 GMT

Exclusive: Feds discourage smaller banks
The News-Press
When Naples-based Orion Bank collapsed under a huge pile of bad debt in 2009, it left a big hole in Southwest Florida's lending industry. But Orion's implosion – and the failure of six other local banks after real estate prices went through the floor ...

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Enjoy the vibe at Naples' Dockside Boardwalk - The News-Press

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:12:11 GMT

Enjoy the vibe at Naples' Dockside Boardwalk
The News-Press
Retail shops, restaurants, real estate offices and a salon operate at Dockside Boardwalk, near Naples' Tin City. / Lindsay Downey, special to Coastal Life Beach gear, seafood and a Key West-style atmosphere bring patrons to Dockside Boardwalk.

World War II veteran receives yard work help from Marco Island community - The News-Press

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:33:46 GMT

World War II veteran receives yard work help from Marco Island community
The News-Press
Thom Carr, Marco's former police chief, and Sherry Hoyo, administrative assistant to current chief Don Hunter, chipped in to revitalize the grounds of Frank Jerome's Marco Island home. Frank Jerome shares a moment with Mike Boland of Remax Results ...

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Collier County donor looks for antique firetruck - The News-Press

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:13 GMT

Collier County donor looks for antique firetruck
The News-Press
Special to The News-Press Wimer's restored fire truck shortly before he loaned it to the East Naples Fire District for safe keeping. / Special to news-press.com On the left, Russ Wimer's fire truck was sold at auction for $500 to an unnamed volunteer ...

Artists awaken the evening at North Naples' Underground Art Wednesday - The News-Press

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:12:25 GMT

Artists awaken the evening at North Naples' Underground Art Wednesday
The News-Press
Special to Coastal Life Samaniego Art, run by artist and curator Arturo Samaniego, is one of the galleries and artist studios welcoming guests for the final Art Underground Wednesdays in North Naples. / Amy Sowder/Coastal Life 'Surfacing #1' by artist ...

Collier County 5K fun run, bike ride to benefit organization that helps at ... - The News-Press

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:29:05 GMT

Collier County 5K fun run, bike ride to benefit organization that helps at ...
The News-Press
The Collier County Sheriff's Office and its Golden Gate Road Patrol invite residents to join in on the second annual 5K fun run and bike ride Friday. The event will feature presentations by CCSO's Crime Prevention, Aviation, Bomb Squad, K-9, ...

Man arrested in Naples and wanted in Serbia homicide case ex-wine expert at ... - The News-Press

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:00:21 GMT

Man arrested in Naples and wanted in Serbia homicide case ex-wine expert at ...
The News-Press
Aleksandar Stepanovich, arrested by Naples police on May 17 following a noise complaint and later discovered to be wanted in connection with a homicide in Serbia is a former sommelier for Sea Salt restaurant in Naples,. He has not been employed by the ...

Ave Maria home to new eco adventure, wilderness tour - The News-Press

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:19:20 GMT

Ave Maria home to new eco adventure, wilderness tour
The News-Press
Special to Coastal Life Naples' newest eco-adventure company, Orange Jeep Tours, recently announced that visitors now have a chance to enjoy rare animal sightings while enjoying a 90-minute narrated tour through preserves near Ave Maria.

Naples Philharmonic musicians honk, squeak and toot to Scooby-Doo cartoons - The News-Press

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:32 GMT

Naples Philharmonic musicians honk, squeak and toot to Scooby-Doo cartoons
The News-Press
To demonstrate their narrative abilities with cartoons, Tracy Leonard, who plays second French horn with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, has created “Brass Toons.” It's one of several Magic Carpet Concerts designed to introduce young children to ...

Heart of finalist for Edison State College presidency never left Southwest Florida - The News-Press

Tue, 29 May 2012 05:10:49 GMT

Heart of finalist for Edison State College presidency never left Southwest Florida
The News-Press
Jeff Allbritten was the Edison State College Collier County campus president before becoming the Macon State College President last year. Now he is looking to return as Edison president. / Brian Hirten/news-press.com Jeff Allbritten sorts through news ...
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North Naples restaurateur sautes shrimp with tenderness - The News-Press

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:12:09 GMT

North Naples restaurateur sautes shrimp with tenderness
The News-Press
Hot Dish: Po Boys Shrimp Shack: North Naples restaurateur Shawn Teeters describes how he makes hos most popular dish. Video by Amy Sowder/news-press.com Shrimp should be tender, not tough, said Shawn Teeters as he slid a half-pound of fresh, ...

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Name change part of new direction for Talis Park in North Naples - The News-Press

Sun, 27 May 2012 05:13:45 GMT

Name change part of new direction for Talis Park in North Naples
The News-Press
Andrea Stetson/Special to news-press.com There's a new name, new construction and new vitality to an upscale community in North Naples that is being reborn with new owners. Talis Park is the new name of the 450 acre community off Livingston Road that ...

Collier County Sheriff's Office to hold fallen officer memorial tonight - The News-Press

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:38:12 GMT

Collier County Sheriff's Office to hold fallen officer memorial tonight
The News-Press
Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk will deliver the welcome as well as the memorial address and closing remarks. He will be joined by Naples Police Chief Tom Weschler and Marco Island Police Chief Don Hunter in the lighting of the vigil candles.

Ave Maria law school graduates grateful that it's time to move on - The News-Press

Sun, 13 May 2012 05:12:56 GMT

Ave Maria law school graduates grateful that it's time to move on
The News-Press
Ave Maria Law School graduate Robert Hamlin of Fort Myers takes a picture Saturday with his smartphone as he waits for commencement exercises to begin at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. / Todd Stubing/news-press.com After the graduation ...

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Golden Gate Estates family has 2 mothers, 4 kids - The News-Press

Sun, 13 May 2012 05:13:11 GMT

Golden Gate Estates family has 2 mothers, 4 kids
The News-Press
John David Emmett/ The News-Press Laura Cavin and Sheri Green care for their quadruplets at home in Naples on Wednesday March 28, 2010. The women, who each became pregnant through artificial insemination, carried a set of twins to term.

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Collier County salutes tourism stars - The News-Press

Fri, 11 May 2012 01:58:03 GMT

Collier County salutes tourism stars
The News-Press
Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com Members of Collier County's tourism and hospitality industry cheered their MVPs on Wednesday at the Paradise Coast Tourism Star Awards. Almost 200 people attended the luncheon program at the Marco Island Marriott ...

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Preakness Stakes Saturday at Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track - The News-Press

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:31:12 GMT

Preakness Stakes Saturday at Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track
The News-Press
As usual, locals can place bets on the 137th running of The Preakness at the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track on Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs. Track officials here are hoping for a repeat of the record crowd that filled track during Derby day ...

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Magazine puts Naples on its list of 'Happiest Seaside Towns' - The News-Press

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:19:35 GMT

Magazine puts Naples on its list of 'Happiest Seaside Towns'
The News-Press
Napes ranked behind Kiawah Island, SC, and ahead of Sausalito, Calif., in the magazine's inaugural list, which took into account everything from reader recommendations to Gallup's Healthways Well-Being Index, which ranked Naples-Marco Island 73rd among ...

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Strip malls battle to survive - The News-Press

Wed, 30 May 2012 05:14:26 GMT

Strip malls battle to survive
The News-Press
“There's almost nothing there now,” said Weiner, who owns and operates the Ben & Jerry's at the thriving Village on Ventian Bay in Naples. “Aja Lounge and South Bay Bistro were wonderful and when Bennigan's closed, they never replaced their outdoor bar ...

Naples youngster dies in ATV crash - Lehigh Acres News Star

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:43:11 GMT

Naples youngster dies in ATV crash
Lehigh Acres News Star
An 11-year-old from Naples died in an ATV crash this afternoon on Dove Tree Street. Irving Isaac Merkovitz s been found in good health in Miami. He is being brought home by his family.- 12:07 am An 11-year-old from Naples died in an ATV crash this ...

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Naples resident's art helps keep beautiful butterflies alive - The News-Press

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:34 GMT

Naples resident's art helps keep beautiful butterflies alive
The News-Press
Surrounded by plastic containers marked by species and a 2000-peg board where he props rehydrated flutterers, Malloy, 63, of Naples, works as a preservationist — a butterfly taxidermist, if you will. After a trip to Fort Lauderdale to buy nectar ...

Naples man suffers serious injuries in I-75 crash - The News-Press

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:19:14 GMT

Naples man suffers serious injuries in I-75 crash
The News-Press
A 33-year-old Naples man is in stable condition at Lee Memorial Hospital after suffering serious injuries in an early morning crash south of the Golden Gate Parkway exit on Interstate 75. Osmany Medinlla was traveling northbound in a four-door sedan ...

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Collier County school district slashes jobs, spending - The News-Press

Mon, 14 May 2012 05:16:39 GMT

Collier County school district slashes jobs, spending
The News-Press
Elaine Gates is a media specialist at Gulf Coast High School in Collier County. She will probably be doing something entirely different in September. Collier school leaders eliminated 100 jobs to cut $16.5 million from next year's budget — and that ...

Ave Maria University's graduation ceremony touches on politics, religion - The News-Press

Sat, 05 May 2012 19:03:12 GMT

Ave Maria University's graduation ceremony touches on politics, religion
The News-Press
William E. Simon Jr., left, and former Govenor Jeb Bush received honorary degrees Saturday during Ave Maria's University's commencement ceremony at the university. / Kinfay Moroti/news-press.com Ave Maria University in Naples honored graduates today ...
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Lee, Collier county jobless, jobs on the decline - The News-Press

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:16:15 GMT

Lee, Collier county jobless, jobs on the decline
The News-Press
Collier County's rate was 7.4 percent, down from 7.8 percent in March and 9.3 percent a year ago. Florida's unemployment rate was 8.7 percent in April, down from 9 percent in March and 10.6 percent a year ago. Lee's rate is the lowest since July 2008 ...

Collier County commission back to original beach renourishment plan - The News-Press

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:18:57 GMT

Collier County commission back to original beach renourishment plan
The News-Press
After more than an hour of debate Tuesday, Collier County Commission reverted to its original beach renourishment plan, approved conceptually in April. Marco will receive some $3 million in beach aid while Naples and North Naples beaches were slated ...

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Groundbreaking expected in June at new Marco Island Academy site - The News-Press

Tue, 22 May 2012 19:08:11 GMT

Groundbreaking expected in June at new Marco Island Academy site
The News-Press
The proposed site of the high school is just before Key Marco off San Marco Road about two miles from Marco Island. / Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com An early June groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the modular buildings that will house Marco ...

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Naples concert pairs students with the pros - Lehigh Acres News Star

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:38:11 GMT

Naples concert pairs students with the pros
Lehigh Acres News Star
Students and Naples Philharmonic Orchestra musicians perform together at the annual Major/Minor Concert. / Special to news-press.com The Philharmonic Youth Orchestra rehearses. / Special to The News-Press Twice a year, violinist Nathaniel Cornell gets ...

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Collier County to launch own national boys high school basketball tourney - The News-Press

Sat, 05 May 2012 05:15:22 GMT

Collier County to launch own national boys high school basketball tourney
The News-Press
The Gulfshore Shootout, played as a local tournament in Naples since 1996, will switch to a national format this year, said Golden Gate High School basketball coach Joe Consolino. While promoters of each tournament are confident there is room for both ...

Chefs determine how gardens grow at local farms - The News-Press

Wed, 30 May 2012 01:17:03 GMT

Chefs determine how gardens grow at local farms
The News-Press
Where: Immokalee Road, seven miles east of Interstate 75. What: A five-acre USDA-certified organic farm. Buy: Inyoni's produce is sold at For Goodness Sake Organic Marketplace & Café locations (forgoodnesssake123.com) and, during season, ...

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Collier County sheriff thankful for help - The News-Press

Mon, 07 May 2012 05:11:02 GMT

Collier County sheriff thankful for help
The News-Press
• Statistics released April 30 by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement show that Collier County made 13043 arrests in 2011 compared to 12773 in 2010. The population decreased by 2.3 percent from 331405 in 2010 to 323785 last year.

Marco Island Academy honors Patron of the Year - The News-Press

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:44:22 GMT

Marco Island Academy honors Patron of the Year
The News-Press
Sue Keller/marcoislandflorida.com Excitement filled the air when Marco Island Academy Chair Jane Watt honored Rene Champagne with the Marco Island Academy 2012 Patron of the Year Award. Champagne was recognized at a private luncheon with several close ...

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Agave recruits Naples Tomato staffers - The News-Press

Thu, 10 May 2012 05:14:16 GMT

Agave recruits Naples Tomato staffers
The News-Press
Fabrizio Ventricini was surprised to find Naples Tomato empty when he showed up for work late last month. The restaurant closed after dinner service April 28. “It was a big shock,” said Ventricini, 54, a Naples resident who had worked there as kitchen ...

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Coalition of Immokalee Workers gets award for work in realm of 'food justice' - The News-Press

Thu, 17 May 2012 05:17:38 GMT

Coalition of Immokalee Workers gets award for work in realm of 'food justice'
The News-Press
Natural Resources Defense Council honored the Coalition of Immokalee Workers at its annual Growing Green awards in San Francisco on Wednesday. The New York-based council called the grass-roots farmworker group “remarkable food visionaries for their ...

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Naples design showroom breaks ground - The News-Press

Sun, 06 May 2012 05:19:07 GMT

Naples design showroom breaks ground
The News-Press
MHK Architecture & Planning designed Robb & Stucky International's 60000-square-foot showroom that will be built in downtown Naples. / Special to The News-Press Representatives of Robb & Stucky International, contractor DeAngelis Diamond and the City ...

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Naples Chamber presents awards - The News-Press

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:23:48 GMT

Naples Chamber presents awards
The News-Press
Edward Morton was awarded the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce's first Visionary Award on Friday night by Katie Spoul at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples. Morton is the managing director of Wasmer Schroeder & Co. and past CEO of NCH Healthcare ...

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Public invited to VFW-sponsored Memorial Day ceremony Monday - The News-Press

Sun, 27 May 2012 15:44:26 GMT

Public invited to VFW-sponsored Memorial Day ceremony Monday
The News-Press
VFW Post 6370 Commander Jim Lang, of Marco Island, leads the color guard to retrieve the flags after the conclusion of last year's ceremony at the Marco Island cemetery. / Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com VFW Post No. 6370 will sponsor a Memorial ...

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Commuters liking the bus LinC between Lee, Collier counties - The News-Press

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:12:21 GMT

Commuters liking the bus LinC between Lee, Collier counties
The News-Press
Passenger talks about Lee-Collier county bus route: Tom Palomba is able to get to and from his Fort Myers home and Naples job because of the LinC bus that runs between Lee and Collier counties. Here, he's boarding the bus at Coconut Point in Estero.

Naples Obama supporter irked about case, pays fine - The News-Press

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:14:31 GMT

Naples Obama supporter irked about case, pays fine
The News-Press
Naples developer Jack Antaramian says that an inadvertent violation of federal election laws cost him $15000, was rooted in harassment and could have gotten much worse. Antaramian cut a check Friday to pay the fine to the Federal Election Commission ...

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Naples man pleads guilty to killing Florida panther - The News-Press

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:08:19 GMT

Naples man pleads guilty to killing Florida panther
The News-Press
(AP) — A 45-year-old Naples man has pled guilty in federal court to shooting and killing a Florida panther, which is a violation of the Endangered Species Act. According to federal prosecutors, Todd Alan Benfield knowingly killed the feline in 2008 ...

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Naples Zoo, county ponder pond - Lehigh Acres News Star

Thu, 10 May 2012 02:25:42 GMT

Naples Zoo, county ponder pond
Lehigh Acres News Star
Jim Channell, 65, of Naples goes to the pond at the Naples Zoo regularly to feed the koi. He does not want the pond removed to accommodate a new zoo entrance. / Mark S. Krzos/news-press.com The man-made, koi-filled pond that's greeted visitors to the ...

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Everbank sells industrial flex space in Naples - The News-Press

Sun, 20 May 2012 05:14:07 GMT

Everbank sells industrial flex space in Naples
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4551 ARN LLC purchased 9440 square feet of industrial flex space from Everbank at 4551 Arnold Ave., Naples, for $430000. William Gonnering, CCIM, of Investment Properties Corp., negotiated this transaction. Bernard Keenan purchased an 8300-square-foot ...

Musical wizard transforms Collier County arts scene - Lehigh Acres News Star

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:31:35 GMT

Musical wizard transforms Collier County arts scene
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Gary Jung, special to news-press.com Where: Venues throughout Naples, including The Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Silverspot Cinemas, Sugden Community Theatre and The von Liebig Art Center. Tickets: Prices vary. A $399 ticket gets you access to ...

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Pure Design of Naples receives Miromar Design Center award - The News-Press

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:19:44 GMT

Pure Design of Naples receives Miromar Design Center award
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For seven years the firm's principal designer Laura Parsons and Elizabeth Jacobs have been bringing their signature look of casual sophistication and relaxed elegance to Naples. “Miromar Design Center is a great selling tool,” Parsons said.

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32 people suffering from flu-like symptoms at Collier County assisted living ... - Lehigh Acres News Star

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:48:33 GMT

32 people suffering from flu-like symptoms at Collier County assisted living ...
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“They're limiting visitations to their assisted living facility,” said Stacy Revay, Collier County Health Department's coordinator for Healthy Communities. “We're asking that all necessary visitors wear masks and wash their hands before entering and ...

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Rare cut is full of fabulous flavor at Cloyde's Steak & Lobster House - The News-Press

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:12:24 GMT

Rare cut is full of fabulous flavor at Cloyde's Steak & Lobster House
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Naples restaurant specializes in Bone-In Filet Mignon, which is tender, thick and out of this world. Making Cloyde's Bone-In Filet: In Naples, Cloyde's Steak & Lobster House executive chef Smith Saintheard makes two bone-in filet mignon steaks.

Brush fire burning in Golden Gate - The News-Press

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:43:03 GMT

Brush fire burning in Golden Gate
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The fire, which is between southeast 6th and 8th avenues off Everglades Boulevard in Collier County, started after 4 pm It was initially threatening two homes and two other buildings (possibly some sort of sheds), but there are no longer any structures ...

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Snook Inn chef talks about loss of Marco Island restaurant co-worker to ... - The News-Press

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:32:15 GMT

Snook Inn chef talks about loss of Marco Island restaurant co-worker to ...
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Altidor, 42, a line cook at the Marco Island restaurant, died Monday evening when the pickup he was driving collided with a tractor-trailer on Camp Keais Road in Collier County. Altidor's 14 year old son, Kenny, was critically injured in the crash ...

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Plenty of fireworks shows are slated for Independence Day in Lee, Collier counties - The News-Press

Tue, 29 May 2012 05:10:32 GMT

Plenty of fireworks shows are slated for Independence Day in Lee, Collier counties
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Margie Hapke, spokeswoman for Collier County, said details about a fireworks display at Sugden Park are being finalized. But, Hapke said, a fireworks display will be held there at dusk on July 4. Naples always seems to do the Fourth of July right and ...

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Have you seen 'Shorty' the manatee in the Marco Island area? - The News-Press

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:44:59 GMT

Have you seen 'Shorty' the manatee in the Marco Island area?
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The satellite tracking equipment used to monitor "Shorty" stopped transmitting early in May but public sighting reports confirm the manatee is still in the Marco Island to Port of the Islands area. Shorty” was a calf when she was rescued from Faka ...

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Snapshots of world travels in Naples exhibit hit home - The News-Press

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:12:05 GMT

Snapshots of world travels in Naples exhibit hit home
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“Carnival” is one of 38 black-and-white images on display through July 17 in a von Liebig Art Center exhibit at Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples. It features photos taken during 55 years of Swanson's world travels, from Colorado to ...

Medicare costs up a bit in area - The News-Press

Wed, 30 May 2012 05:15:17 GMT

Medicare costs up a bit in area
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Lehigh Regional Medical Center, owned by Naples-based Health Management Associates, spend the same amount. Cape Coral Hospital, another Lee Memorial facility, spends a slightly lower average of $18348 for each patient. Health system spokeswoman Mary ...

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Naples man killed in crash, passenger critically injured - The News-Press

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:47:40 GMT

Naples man killed in crash, passenger critically injured
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The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting a fatal Monday night crash at Camp Keais Road just south of CR 846 in Collier County. Troopers say Emil Kelly Altidor, 42, of Naples, was killed in the crash. Fourteen-year-old Kenny Altidor was critically ...

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Southwest Florida golf notes - The News-Press

Wed, 30 May 2012 05:11:20 GMT

Southwest Florida golf notes
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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PGA: Gene Fieger of Hideout Golf Club in Naples shot a 65 to win the first Southwest Florida Chapter PGA Global Golf Sales event of the summer last week at Pelican Bay. Gulf Harbour's Mark Doss (68), Hideout's Justin Bertsch (70), ...

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Man wanted for murder in Serbia arrested following Naples brawl - The News-Press

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:36:29 GMT

Man wanted for murder in Serbia arrested following Naples brawl
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Aleksander Stepanovich, 39, of Springfield, Va., was arrested in Naples Thursday, following a late night brawl between him, guests at a party and several Naples Police officers in mid-April. According to the booking sheet, officers responded to a noise ...

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Dining notes: Eateries offer helping hand after closing of Naples Tomato - The News-Press

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:26:48 GMT

Dining notes: Eateries offer helping hand after closing of Naples Tomato
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Angelina's Ristorante, shown here, and its sister restaurant, Agave Southwestern Grill, have stepped up to help after the closing of Naples Tomato. / Amy Sowder/news-press.com In the wake of Naples Tomato's sudden closing last week, ...

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Former Green Wave hurler ready for big stage at College World Series - The News-Press

Thu, 31 May 2012 10:57:33 GMT

Former Green Wave hurler ready for big stage at College World Series
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2 Alabama — led by sophomore pitcher and Naples High School graduate Jackie Traina — No. 3 Arizona State, No. 7 Tennessee and No. 11 Oregon are the other seeded teams to reach Oklahoma City. “I think we're all really determined,” Richardson said.

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Seven villa homes under construction at Manchester Square in Naples - The News-Press

Sun, 20 May 2012 05:15:22 GMT

Seven villa homes under construction at Manchester Square in Naples
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Special to news-press.com Construction has started on seven quick-delivery villas at Manchester Square, WCI Communities' 117-home community in Naples. The homes will be completed later this year. Nearly one-third of the 36 planned villa homes have ...

Fort Myers prevails in shortened game - The News-Press

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:15:24 GMT

Fort Myers prevails in shortened game
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Fort Myers's quarterback TJ Douglas tries to break away from the Barron Collier defense during a spring game Friday night in Naples. / Terry Allen Williams/news-press.com Barron Collier running back Zack Swats is brought down by a Fort Myers defender ...

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Southwest Florida gets on board for boating fun - The News-Press

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:19:49 GMT

Southwest Florida gets on board for boating fun
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A small boat backs out from Boat Garage in a yacht docked at Naples Boat Club along Gordon River in Naples. / Debi Pittman Wilkey • MarineMax, 1146 6th Ave. S., Naples and McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers, 262-1000; marinemax.com • Naples Yacht Club, ...

Naples ekes out victory over Baker - Lehigh Acres News Star

Wed, 09 May 2012 04:05:57 GMT

Naples ekes out victory over Baker
Lehigh Acres News Star
Baker's baseball team, which entered its district tournament only weeks ago seeded last and had never made a district title game, could only watch as the late-game magic came out on the other side in Naples' 1-0 Region 6A-4 semifinal escape.

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Intense Russian cinema key part of Naples fest - The News-Press

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:52:40 GMT

Intense Russian cinema key part of Naples fest
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In addition to its historical programs on Russia, the Collier County Library will highlight Russian fashion, with Cheryl Lampard, founder and CEO of Style Matters International. “People in Collier County love anything about any culture,” said Marilyn ...

Collier County brush fire threatens Immokalee residences before being contained - The News-Press

Wed, 09 May 2012 22:00:06 GMT

Collier County brush fire threatens Immokalee residences before being contained
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A 15-acre brush fire in Immokalee came within 30-feet of some homes this afternoon before firefighters contained the blaze. Victor Hill, a spokesman for the Florida Forest Service, said the fire started in preserve area south of Plum Street and east of ...

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Fort Myers veteran takes his hole-in-one in stride - Lehigh Acres News Star

Wed, 30 May 2012 05:13:52 GMT

Fort Myers veteran takes his hole-in-one in stride
Lehigh Acres News Star
There was the latter variety a month ago, when the 89-year-old Fort Myers resident was playfully chided by a playing partner that he had too much club for the par-3 17th hole at Ave Maria's Panther Run Golf Club. He played it with a 17-degree rescue ...

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Real estate briefs: Maraval section in Sandoval sells out - The News-Press

Sun, 27 May 2012 05:13:51 GMT

Real estate briefs: Maraval section in Sandoval sells out
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Chris Adkins has been named salesperson of the month for April at Manchester Square in Naples. Adkins has more than 23 years experience in the Southwest Florida real estate market. He was named national builder salesperson of the year for 11 years and ...

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Q&A with the author of 'Where Should We Eat?' - The News-Press

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:11:53 GMT

Q&A with the author of 'Where Should We Eat?'
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Naples resident Sharon Kenny released her fourth edition of “Where Should We Eat?: A Foodlover's Recommended Places to Eat and Drink in the Naples Area” earlier this year. For more information on the book visit whereshouldweeatnaples.com.

Children's Museum of Naples expands outdoor exhibit - The News-Press

Sat, 05 May 2012 16:49:31 GMT

Children's Museum of Naples expands outdoor exhibit
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The Golisano Children's Museum of Naples (C'mon) opened today a $500000 Water Play exhibit as part of the outdoor exhibit space, “Johnsonville Backyardville”. Water Play is an accessible water table that complements the outdoor area and provides a ...

Arts foundation presents $1000 scholarships to 4 students - The News-Press

Sun, 20 May 2012 22:43:30 GMT

Arts foundation presents $1000 scholarships to 4 students
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Marco Island Foundation for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization that promotes the arts in public places in Marco Island, including literary, visual and performing. The Marco Island Foundation for the Arts honored four students ...

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Southwest Florida golf notes - The News-Press

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:12:08 GMT

Southwest Florida golf notes
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Jay Westerlund of Renaissance in Fort Myers led after the first round and tied for fifth at 5-under (65-74), along with Naples' Grande's Mark Durland (71-68). “I just didn't have it today,” Westerlund said of the final round.