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May 4-12 in downtown Naples. CityFest, a blend of local events from sporting to shopping to dining will take place.

The victim said he placed his necklace and charms, which he had received from his grandmother, in the center console of his work truck while he worked April 29 in the 2500 block of Garland Road, in Golden Gate Estates north of Alligator Alley.

Stevens Construction has been awarded the contract for a 3,645-square-foot medical office by Eye Centers of Florida, company officials announced.

The victim said he placed his necklace and charms, which he had received from his grandmother, in the center console of his work truck while he worked April 29 in the 2500 block of Garland Road, in Golden Gate Estates north of Alligator Alley.

David Albers/Staff An excavator spreads sand onto South Marco Beach as part of a beach renourishment and erosion control project on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, on Marco Island.

David Albers/Staff An excavator spreads sand onto South Marco Beach as part of a beach renourishment and erosion control project on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, on Marco Island.

An Immokalee man is in custody after causing a car accident that sent two children and another man to the hospital.

Grand Theft; 1221 Gulf Shore Blvd. North; the victim reported the theft of property from the above address.

Long-time residents of Marco Island, Kira KrA1 4mm and Juan Munera, joined forces twelve years ago to establish The Studio Artistic Finishes Inc., a company specializing in paint and artistic finishes for Southwest Florida residences.

The recreation manager for the City of Marco Island's Parks and Recreation Department has been up with the sun every Tuesday and Wednesday since November helping to transform Veterans Memorial Park into the weekly Farmer's Market and then back into a park again.

Imagine the job description: Twelve-hour days in the hot sun, drenching rain, biting mosquitoes, thigh-deep mud, and wading in waters patrolled by sharks and crocodiles.

The Strada Residences at Mercato, a walkable mixed-use community in North Naples, is almost three-quarters of the way to achieving a fully sold-out inventory.

If you know anything about these fugitives, you can earn up to $1,000 by calling Crime Stoppers at 780-TIPS. All information below courtesy of Crime Stoppers.

Jean Dennison Taber, 87, has faithfully "run the race set before her," and on April 28, went home to be with her Savior.

Marco Island's Calusa Garden Club concluded the year with its annual spring luncheon.

Marco Island is a paradise. Amazing beaches, fine restaurants, local plays, shows, music and events all add up to a diverse and culture-rich experience.

Without the support of volunteers, the City of Marco Island would be a much different place.

Fresh is exactly the word for the new and improved Marker 8.5, owned by the Head Chef Michael Duncan and his wife Laura.

This is the tale of three restaurants, the bartender of a fourth, and a sense of deja vu.

Hospice Chain Allegedly Billed "Tens of Millions" for Ineligible Patients and Inflated Levels of Care NAPLES, FL.

In a narrow, 3-2 vote, the Isles of Capri Fire Advisory Board voted Thursday evening to reject a consolidation proposal with the East Naples Fire Control and Rescue District, and revisit the issue in the fall.

This Saturday the Naples Junior Woman's Club will celebrate the 139th Kentucky Derby's "Run for the Roses" with their 4th annual Derby Dash.

The Dan A. Hughes Company applied today for an oil well drilling permit in Collier County.

With a vision born of extensive worldwide travel, interior designer Kira Krumm recently opened a satellite office in China as part of a broad company expansion strategy.

Dania Maxwell/Staff President of Pelican Wire Company, Theodore Bill, center, gives Gov.

Inmates stand in line under the watchful eye of a corrections officer as they wait to eat lunch at the Hendry Correctional Institution Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in Immokalee, Fla.

If a series of coincidences sparked Marco Island City Manager Jim Riviere's resignation, Councilor Larry Honig says he did not strike the match.

The Collier Couny Sheriff's Office is investigating after a mobile home fire left a 98-year-old woman dead Thursday morning.

Tim Haskins recently started as territory dales manager, responsible for supporting dealers and customers in south Florida.

Andrews Boulevard, East Naples, was arrested Tuesday by Collier deputies at 4290 Gulfstream Drive.

A Marco Island man has been arrested by the Collier County Sheriff's Office for allegedly stabbing an East Naples business owner in the arm.

Andrews Boulevard, East Naples, was arrested Tuesday by Collier deputies at 4290 Gulfstream Drive.

Join us on this day of celebration and agitation for the struggles of workers the world over.

An empty Grand Central Station dominates the region along Goodlette-Frank Road as Tamiami Trail, far right, runs off to the east.

The night sky was black as onyx. The stars were so bright and plentiful it looked like someone had spilled salt across the sky.

Leigh Tahirovic/Staff Daniel Rodriguez, left, and Carole David staff the Anita's Guacamole booth at the Marco Island farmers market.

Twenty-four-year-old Dan Kinney left his Miami home without shaving Tuesday morning so he could make it in time to a Naples rally encouraging Hillary Clinton to run for president.

Marco Island City Council is seeking a volunteer to serve as a representative for the City of Marco Island on the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee.

This story is contributed by a member of the Naples community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with Naples Daily News Drug Free Collier is pleased to announce the results of Saturday's Operation Medicine CabinetA take-back initiative along with totals from this month's Goodwill Earth Day, America Recycles Day and Relay for Life collections.

Girl Scout Troop #331 recently visited the Marco Island Fire Rescue Department. Fireman Nelson Ramirez led nine excited Daisy girls around the station to view the fire engine and fire equipment.

Like most gambling arcades around the state, the Vegas Experience in Fort Myers sits dark.

The Marco Eagle Sanctuary Foundation hosted the Third Annual NEST FEST at the Island Country Club on April 6th.

Wise Guys Supper and Comedy Club opened April 14 in the former location of Loft 59 and Sway Lounge on U.S. 41 East in East Naples.

A Port Charlotte man was charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder after allegedly firing a gun at a man in another vehicle early Tuesday morning.

Deputies are responding to more outbursts at schools across Lee County. The result is that more students undergoing mental health evaluations after being committed through the Baker Act.

That is how Marco Island City Councilman Larry Honig described the City Council's deliberations on the staff rankings of the bids for financial management services, bond counsel representation and a financial feasibility report for the refinancing of the city's 2003 utility system revenue bonds.

An independent mortgage lending firm, WJ Bradley Mortgage Capital, has expanded into this market with the opening of a new Marco Island branch headed by Kimberli Escarra.

The Rotary Club of Marco Island presented the final 2013 Spirit of Marco Island Awards this past week to George Schroll of the Rotary Club of Marco Island and to C. Scott Campbell, CEO of Physicians Regional Healthcare Systems.

Lower supplies are keeping Florida tomato prices higher than normal as the deal transitions from the winter production region to the state's spring area.

The money being used by the FAA to keep air traffic controllers on the job is being pulled from the pot that funds airport improvements such as those planned for Marco Island and Immokalee.

The money being used by the FAA to keep air traffic controllers on the job is being pulled from the pot that funds airport improvements such as those planned for Marco Island and Immokalee.

Alyssa Katherine Akkoul, 27, of the 800 block of 21st Street Southwest, Golden Gate Estates, was arrested Sunday by Naples police in the parking lot at the beach entrance on Fifth Avenue South.

A pedestrian killed Saturday night in Immokalee has been identified as Marie Francois, 55, of Immokalee, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.

Alejandro Pedraza finished second overall. The Hill Run on Saturday morning brought out over 200 runners on a brisk morning to race five miles over Marco Island's shell mounds.

Clinton, an oft-named potential Democratic contender for the White House in 2016, made a similar stop in Texas the day before the opening of the George W. Bush presidential library.

William DeShazer/Staff Customers begin to funnel in after work at Fort Myers Brewing Company on Friday April 26, 2013.

A senior independent living community is planned for the 9-acre property on the northeast corner of Livingston and Vanderbilt Beach roads in North Naples.

In the wake of Super Storm Sandy last October 2012, and April flooding events in the Midwest, the reality and need for flood insurance once again becomes an important topic.

Another dead Florida panther has been found in Collier County after it was struck by a vehicle, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported Monday.

Grand Theft ; 1300 3rd Street South; Roberto R. Jolly, 49, who resides at 660 8th Street North was arrested by detectives during the course of an unrelated investigation where Jolly was a suspect.

A Multiple vehicle crash in Collier at MM103 involving patrol car and dump truck has left only one northbound lane open at this time.

Here's a look at some of the events and major Southwest Florida local government meetings that could generate news reports in the coming week: a- State Rep.

The SolarBee water circulation and aeration device is located in a Collier County retention pond at Santa Barbara Boulevard and Adkins Road in East Naples.

On Sunday, April 28, 2013, at 3 p.m., family, friends, contestants, judges, audience participants and more gathered outside in beautiful SW Florida for an amazing pageant.

The Florida Wing of the Civil Air Patrol held their annual statewide conference in Orlando two weeks ago.

Marcelo Alberto Segoria Barahona, 32, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol troopers at I-75 near mile marker 100.

Corey Perrine/Staff Florida Gov. Rick Scott greets teachers in late March 2013 at East Naples Middle School.

Bulldozers and trucks rumble along the cleared land preparing it for the first of 150 homes planned for a new North Naples community.

Corey Perrine/Staff Itzel Chavez, 5, plays with her brother Isaac, 6, and Citlalli, 11, Thursday, Aug.

Mary Cadman Gregory Weathersbee long time Lake Wales resident, died peacefully of natural causes surrounded by family on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

The Golden Gate junior took early command of the boys 3,200 meters at the Class 2A track and field championships at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, and never relinquished.

A 40-year-old Golden Gate man has been arrested and accused of repeatedly beating his 10-year-old son, kicking him, punching him, hitting him with a hanger and cord, and leaving numerous scars.

NAPLES, Fla.- Survivors and supporters joined together at Lowdermilk Park in Naples Friday night to stand up and speak out against violence in our community.

"Turn Key" year round lake front cottage home overlooking Seven Tree Pond features 75 feet of Lake frontage,fully equipted & furnished,sunny waterside deck,floating dock,pastural views across the lake.Sunny 3 season sun room,full basement.Use all seasons.

Communities of Distinction is proud to announce air dates for the Fort Myers and Naples, Florida area.

For 2 1/2 years, a North Naples auto repair shop owner collected sales taxes that he never paid to the state, leading to his arrest Thursday on a felony charge, state investigators said.

For 2 1/2 years, a North Naples auto repair shop owner collected sales taxes that he never paid to the state, leading to his arrest Thursday on a felony charge, state investigators said.

Marco Island Parks and Recreation present its Movie in the Park for Friday, April 26 - "Mirror Mirror: The Untold Story of Snow White." The free movie starts 15 minutes after sunset at Mackle Park, which tonight will be 7:56 p.m. Bring coolers, blankets or lawn chairs.

Naples resident Janet G. Cohen has donated a $2.2 million matching gift to the Salvation Army youth center planned for east Naples.

Vacant property formerly known as Grand Central Station dominates the region between Goodlette-Frank Road, left, and 10th Street South.

As I predicted, sterling silver and other white metals such as palladium and stainless steel were on fire this season.

Duo Romantico will be performing a mix of Broadway, Jazz, Pop and Popera hits at the Relay for Life from 10 to 11:30 a.m. today at the Golden Gate Community Center.

Investigators in Lee County are looking for the person who shot a cat that ultimately had to be put down.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples will present a forum by Grey Torrico on immigration at 9:15 a.m. Sunday.

Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly The Collier County Library - Marco Island Branch gives patrons everything from books and newspapers, movies and music to computer internet services.

Last Saturday evening I had the privilege to be invited to a retirement party for Capt.

A Golden Gate man was arrested Wednesday and charged with attempting to extort thousands of dollars from a North Naples woman in exchange for her two lost dogs.

King Richard's Family Fun Park has closed and an auto dealership will replace it at the North Naples site.

An Immokalee High School senior is in Albuquerque, N.M., today to compete for the title of Miss Indian World, a competition of Native American women representing their tribes.

When Eva Schliesser and her husband Phil retired to Marco Island in 1978 they enjoyed cruising the Gulf of Mexico in their 32-foot sailboat.

The Collier County Sheriff's Office has called off the search for three armed men they believe to be armed and dangerous, accused of stealing a vehicle and taking off on foot.

East Naples Fire Rescue District and Golden Gate Fire Rescue District battle a house fire near the intersection of Golden Gate Parkway and Interstate 75.

Some incredible time-lapse video shows the blood, sweat and tears that went into constructing the latest U.S. presidential library.

NAPLES, Fla.- On April 24th, the Naples Police Department conducted an investigation regarding prostitution related complaints at the U-topia Spa, located at 4077 Tamiami Trail North, D103.

Deputies are searching a rural part of East Naples south of Interstate 75 for suspects in a carjacking who evaded an attempted traffic stop Tuesday.

Johnny Nolasco sweeps into the kitchen by 8:30 a.m., firing up the kitchen at his Naples restaurant Cibao Grille and waiting for deliveries from his purveyors.

Dania Maxwell/Staff Residents of St Matthews House eat a three course meal prepared during a battle of the chef competition on Tuesday, Feb.

Jim McCormick enjoyed a life of luxury with the millions he earned selling his fake bomb detectors - while deadly insurgent explosions rocked Iraq.

Fletcher Flying Service owner Steve Fletcher turns on a pump to fill his crop dusting plane with pesticides as he runs his business from the Immokalee Regional Airport on Thursday, Feb.

Commissioner Fred Coyle tries to work out the details of an agreement about a budget dispute with the Clerk of Court Dwight Brock on Tuesday, Sept.