Naples News! What just happened in Collier County, FL

(new)  Borelli introduces the Cambridge at Estuary at Grey Oaks -
Borelli Construction has broken ground on its latest model within the Estuary at Grey Oaks.

[grey oaks]

(business/business)
Edited by More Naples local news today at 09:00 am GMT

(new)  Dangerous intersections: Golden Gate Estates has several of Colliers worst -
To residents of the area, its probably no surprise that several intersections in Golden Gate and Golden Gate Estates rated among the most dangerous ones in Collier County in a Daily News analysis of more than 40 of Colliers biggest intersections in 2006 to 2008. The analysis shows where crashes are more likely to occur in the county, and what kind of crashes are more likely at each intersection. The analysis looked at total crashes and the crash rate projected out to each one million vehicles.

[crash rate]

(killerroads)
Edited by More Naples local news today at 09:00 am GMT

(new)  Dangerous intersections: Naples has heavy traffic, but few crashes at corners -
As part of an analysis of more than 40 of the biggest intersections in Collier County to determine where the most wrecks occur and which intersections are the most crash-prone, the Daily News looked at four intersections within the city limits. They were Goodlette-Frank Road at Golden Gate Parkway; U.S. 41 North at Golden Gate Parkway; Goodlette-Frank Road at U.S. 41 East; and Four Corners, where U.S. 41 East, U.S. 41 North, Ninth Street South and Fifth Avenue South converge.

[golden gate parkway]

(killerroads)
Edited by More Naples local news today at 09:00 am GMT

(new)  Luxury comes in all sizes at the Reserve -
At the Reserve at Estero, a Toll Brothers community of single-family homes on Estero Parkway, buyers find that luxury comes in all sizes, but still include the same sumptuous amenities.

[toll brothers]

(business/business)
Edited by More Naples local news today at 09:00 am GMT

(new)  Real estate briefs -
Market trends program The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Southwest Florida District Council will host a program on Thursday, July 29 entitled Market Trends Challenges and Opportunities. This annual presentation will be held at the Trianon Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs. Coffee and networking begin at 8 a.m. with the presentation starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 10:30 a.m. The program will be presented by Michael J. Timmerman, senior associate for the economic consulting firm of Fishkind & Associates. Also, the David Graham Memorial Award for Excellence in Development will be presented by the Estero Community Planning Panel and ...

[trianon bonita bay]

(business/business)
Edited by More Naples local news today at 09:00 am GMT

(new)  Rob Samouce: New 2010 condominium association laws -
New 2010 condominium association laws

[condominium association]

(business/business)
Edited by More Naples local news today at 09:00 am GMT

(new)  South Lee County transactions from July 17-25. 2010 -
South Lee County real estate transactions reported from July 17-25, 2010.

[real estate transactions]

(business/business)
Edited by More Naples local news today at 09:00 am GMT

(new)  Woman harassed by scammers -
It isnt easy to get one over on this woman. Marilyn, as she wants to be called, says a man has been calling for a week, trying to giver her $2 million dollars and a house.

[million dollars]


Edited by More Naples local news today at 03:20 am GMT

(new)  Expert: Technology allowing kids to learn about sex sooner - There were three sexual assaults within a week in Southwest Florida and the suspects range in age from just 10 to 22. A child psychologist explained technology may be to blame for causing children and young adults to act this way.
Edited by NBC-2 and ABC-7 today at 02:03 am GMT

(new)  Hot and humid weekend ahead - It's going to be a hot weekend! The Bermuda High has weakened over the past 24 hours and we are now under the influence of southwest winds coming at us across the Gulf of Mexico.
Edited by NBC-2 and ABC-7 today at 01:10 am GMT

(new)  House rejects bill to repeal tax filing requirement -
The House has rejected a bill that would repeal a tax filing requirement in the new health care law that could swamp businesses with paperwork. The result, $19 billion in lost revenue over the next decade.

[new health care]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 11:31 pm GMT

(new)  Jewish civil rights group opposes Mosque near ground zero -
The nations leading Jewish civil rights group is opposing the planned mosque and Islamic community center near ground zero.

[islamic community center]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 11:15 pm GMT

(new)  Figure Posing...possibly a new sport in the making -
A woman has the chance to become a professional athlete in Figure Posing.

[professional athlete]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 11:03 pm GMT

(new)  POLL Alligator Alley widening study raised environmental concern about interchanges -
Environmental opposition to an interchange at Everglades Boulevard goes back decades _ even before Interstate 75 spanned South Florida.The Florida Department of Transportations 1972 environmental review of the plan to build Alligator Alley is among a list of concerns cited by environmental agencies as Collier County pushes its plan for the interchange.

[environmental opposition]

(killerroads)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 10:16 pm GMT

(new)  2 killed when LA building explodes -
An industrial building with a tampered gas line exploded Friday, killing a man who was hurled into the street and another who was electrocuted by a downed power line.

[gas line]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 09:50 pm GMT

(new)  State food inspections still on hold for hospitals and nursing homes -
Hospitals and nursing homes have no one to make sure the food prepared is safe to eat.

[nursing homes]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 09:37 pm GMT

(new)  Are the ads working? -
Nearly 2 months after a national campaign promoting southwest Florida beaches, statistics show that interest is peaking.

[southwest florida beaches]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 09:32 pm GMT

(new)  Sun Splash burglarized, Again -
Crooks broke into Sun Splash for the second time this week.

[sun splash]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 09:02 pm GMT

(new)  Our World: Perpetrators beware, these women fight back -
Seven pounds of pressure will break an attackers manhood. Five to six pounds of pressure will tear an ear right off. It sounds really gross, said Ken Chickk. But the bottom line is, a perpetrator loses his rights the moment he attacks a woman and she has the right to protect herself.

[perpetrator]

(opinion/columnists/all)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 08:53 pm GMT

(new)  PHOTOS: Bald eagles on Tract K leads group to push for November referendum -
Fear for Marco Islands American Bald Eagles is soaring to new heights. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida and a newly formed political committee want to bring bald eagles under their wings following an announcement in late May that charter high school proponents changed their preferred venue from the Marco YMCA to the property known as Tract K, where eagles reside.

[american bald eagles]

(education)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 08:50 pm GMT

(new)  Sheilas out shopping: Bag it -


[]

(neapolitan)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 08:45 pm GMT

(new)  Collier deputy fired: 20-year veteran accused of harassing husbands ex-girlfriend -
A 20-year veteran of the Collier County Sheriffs Office was fired this month after she was accused of harassing her husbands ex-girlfriend by targeting her for an inappropriate traffic stop and repeatedly driving by her house.

[collier county sheriffs office]

(business/legal)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 08:36 pm GMT

(new)  Police Beat: July 30, 2010 -
To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriffs Office at 774-4434, the Lee County Sheriffs Office 239-477-1000 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.

[island police department]

(business/legal)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 08:02 pm GMT

(new)  Dining out: Real Macaw is real good, but not real friendly -
The food was yummy and servings were ample size. The Key West atmosphere will transport you to an island paradise. The downside was the service.

[west atmosphere]

(eating)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 07:51 pm GMT

(new)  Deputies: Drunk driver responsible for neighborhood damage - An early-morning wake-up call for an off-duty Collier deputy landed one man behind bars.
Edited by NBC-2 and ABC-7 yesterday at 07:14 pm GMT

(new)  Stars and spurs dollars and coconuts -
Special dogs, program

[dogs]

(opinion/editorials/stars-dollars-spurs-coconuts)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 06:37 pm GMT

(new)  Not Scott free: Appeals court blocks matching funds for McCollum -
A federal appeals court in Atlanta has reversed a Florida courts decision, effectively blocking Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill McCollums attempt to get taxpayer money to bolster his campaign.

[federal appeals court]

(local)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 06:31 pm GMT

(new)  Sunshine Law complaint filed against 2 Collier County commissioners -
John Lundin said he was going to file a complaint against two Collier County Commissioners for a possible Sunshine Law violation and he followed through on it.

[sunshine law]

(business/business)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 05:50 pm GMT

(new)  VIDEO: Supervisor of Elections expects increase in voter turnout -
During the past six years Collier County elections have attracted only 18 percent of the voters. That turnout pales in comparison to presidential elections when 70 percent or more of Florida voters cast a ballot.

[pales in comparison]

(local)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 05:49 pm GMT

(new)  Lightning cause of massive fire in San Carlos Park -
A lightning strike is determined to be the cause of a massive fire in San Carlos Park on Tuesday. It happened in an industrial area off Alico Road and U.S. 41.

[san carlos park]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 05:31 pm GMT

(new)  Sage Advice for Seniors: Right-sizing key to simplifying your life -
Throughout my career, older adults have often asked me how they should begin considering downsizing their home. Many seniors have lived in their house for decades, and have the stuff to show for it.

[older adults]

(community)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 05:24 pm GMT

(new)  South Florida, Keys, East coast face no threat from oil -
Southern Florida, the Florida Keys, and the East Coast are not likely to experience any effects from the remaining oil on the surface of the Gulf as the oil continues to degrade and is hundreds of miles away from the loop current, according to a new NOAA analysis. This analysis assumes the Deepwater Horizon/BP wellhead will remained capped.

[loop current]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 04:59 pm GMT

(new)  South Lee County Police Beat: July 30, 2010 -
To report a crime or any suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriffs Office at 477-1000 or you can remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 332-5555 or 1-800-780-TIPS.

[lee county sheriffs office]

(business/legal)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 04:34 pm GMT

(new)  Coach in sex case makes first appearance - A Southwest Florida soccer coach made his first court appearance in Lee County Friday. Adrian Holland is accused of sending inappropriate text messages to players younger than 16.
Edited by NBC-2 and ABC-7 yesterday at 04:22 pm GMT

(new)  BP back to Amoco? -
BP gas station owners across the country are divided over whether the oil giant stained by its handling of the Gulf spill should rebrand U.S. outlets as Amoco or another name as part of efforts to repair the companys badly damaged reputation.

[bp gas station]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 04:08 pm GMT

(new)  Bridge Scene: Learning the alert procedure -
The alert procedure in duplicate bridge has its shortcomings, but the object of the system is for both pairs at the table to have equal access to all information contained in the auction.

[duplicate bridge]

(citizen/news)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 03:42 pm GMT

(new)  Authorities responding to I-75 crash at mile marker 118 -
Southbound lanes of I-75 are closed at mile marker 118. A medical helicopter is landing on the roadway to transport an accident victim.

[medical helicopter]

(local)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 03:31 pm GMT

(new)  BPs incoming CEO says its time to scale back the massive clean up effort -
Bob Dudley, BPs incoming CEO, says its time to scale back the massive effort to clean up the oil spill, but adds that the commitment to make things right is the same as ever.

[oil spill]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 03:28 pm GMT

(new)  Commission chairman: Collier County needs adequate plan to protect shores from oil spill -
Collier Commission Chairman Fred Coyle convened a panel Friday morning to talk about ways to ensure that Collier County is ready for an oil spill.

[collier commission]

(gulf-coast-oil-spill)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 03:18 pm GMT

(new)  Fired soccer coach held with no bond -
Fired soccer coach Adrian Holland makes his first appearance before a Lee County judge.

[soccer coach]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 02:51 pm GMT

(new)  Beasley Broadcast Group reports higher profits, revenues in second quarter -
Naples-based radio operator Beasley Broadcast Group reported higher profits and revenues for the second quarter.

[broadcast group]

(legalforum/court/section)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 02:36 pm GMT

(new)  City plagued by debt; audit reveals potential cash flow problems -
The citys auditing firm, Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, has expressed concern over how the city will pay for the $273 million in principal and interest that financed the acquisition of the water utility, improvements to the system and implemented the Septic Tank Replacement Project (STRP)

[auditing firm]

(news/local)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 02:27 pm GMT

(new)  First-time home buyer classes offered in Fort Myers -
First-time home buyers can get some help getting started.

[time home buyers]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 02:11 pm GMT

(new)  WEATHER REPORT: Few showers, unusually hot -
A few clusters of heavy downpours will develop again this afternoon. The rainfall coverage will be less than normal, with only about 20-percent of the area seeing rain this afternoon.

[rainfall]

(local)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 01:50 pm GMT

(new)  PHOTO GALLERY: Lelys Millar getting what she wants -
The objective this summer for Jess Millar, Lely softball coach, is to have her team compete against quality teams to improve its own abilities.Millar got what she wanted last weekend in the Ringor College Exposure Tournament in Sarasota.

[softball coach]

(sports/softball)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 01:48 pm GMT

(new)  Collier County School board to evaluate impact fees during August meeting -
The Collier County School Board wants to make sure that it has a say in what its impact fees will be.

[collier county school board]

(local)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 01:31 pm GMT

(new)  National Stop on Red Week hits Collier County - Collier deputies will be watching for red light runners this week as part of a national safety and awareness campaign, in an effort to make local roads safer.
Edited by NBC-2 and ABC-7 yesterday at 01:05 pm GMT

(new)  Dangerous intersections: Most Marco Island accidents arent happening on the streets -
Most vehicle accidents on Marco Island arent occurring where you might think. Thats because, statistically, there arent a lot of crashes on the streets of Marco. Instead, Marco Island police data shows most accidents last year occurred on private property, including strip mall and condominium parking lots. Of those, the largest grouping was within a quarter mile of the Bald Eagle Drive and Collier Boulevard intersection.

[bald eagle drive]

(news/local)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 12:56 pm GMT

(new)  Campaign Promoting Red-Light Safety Starts Sunday -
WHAT: National Stop On Red Week

WHEN: Aug. 1-7

SUMMARY: The Collier County Sheriffs Office will be tightening enforcement on drivers who run red lights as part of National Stop On Red Week.

Intersection collisions account for more than 40 percent of all crashes. Thats why more than 15 years ago the Federal Highway Administration began National Stop On Red Week to educate drivers about the dangers of running red lights, reduce the number and severity of accidents on roads and help increase traffic safety.

CCSO deputies will be conducting education and enforcement efforts throughout Collier County during the weeklong campaign, which starts Sunday, in an effort to make our local roads safer.

Red-light running is dangerous. In 2009 there were 77 red-light crashes in Collier County. Nationwide, more than 880 people are killed and more than 165,000 people are injured each year due to red-light running, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

During the campaign deputies will not be focusing on intersections where red-light cameras are monitoring the traffic signals.

Collier County is one of more than 350 communities that use red-light cameras to help keep motorists safe. CCSO wants drivers to be aware that the cameras are in place. For a list of intersections where the cameras are in place in Collier go to the CCSO website at www.colliersheriff.org.

CCSO also reminds drivers that when they see chronic red-light running, speeding or other traffic violations at a particular intersection they can call the CCSO Traffic Hotline at 530-ZOOM (9666).

CCSO offers these tips for red-light safety:

• Dont speed

• Be alert to your surroundings

• Be patient

• Avoid distractions like talking on a cell phone or eating while driving

• Dont try to beat the red light

[collier county sheriffs office]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 12:11 pm GMT

(new)  Community reaches out to help local injured soldier -
Two different fundraisers will be held Saturday, July 31st, to raise money for a Cape Coral soldier who suffered life-threatening injuries in an explosion overseas.

[cape coral]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 09:34 am GMT

(new)  Youth soccer coach expected in court Friday -
FORT MYERS, Fla- A former youth soccer coach accused of having an inappropriate relationship with female players is expected in court Friday morning. 22 year old Adrian Holland is in the Lee County Jail charged with a sex offense against a child.

[youth soccer coach]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 03:28 am GMT

(new)  PHOTOS: Authorities searching for suspect in Naples Dominos Pizza robbery - (2 clicks)
Naples Police officers and Collier County Sheriffs Office deputies were searching Thursday evening for a suspect in a robbery of a Dominos Pizza location just south of Pine Ridge Road on U.S. 41.

[collier county sheriffs office]

(business/legal)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 02:08 am GMT

(new)  Students, parents stick up for transferred band director - Angry students and parents filled the Collier County School Board meeting looking for answers on why a local band director was removed from her job.
Edited by NBC-2 and ABC-7 yesterday at 01:52 am GMT

(new)  Controversial Arizona immigration law hits home for one Immokalee woman -
The Sheriff in Maricopa County, Arizona says the new immigration law wont lead to racial profiling. But, one local woman is concerned that may not be true.

[new immigration law]


Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 01:08 am GMT

(new)  Community Blood Center in need of Type O blood -
NCH Healthcare Systems Community Blood Center is in need of Type O blood.

[community blood center]

(local)
Edited by More Naples local news yesterday at 12:58 am GMT

(new)  Toyotas new recall -
Toyota is recalling 412,000 passenger cars in the U.S., and another 16,420 vehicles in Japan for steering problems.

[passenger cars]


Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

(new)  Police Beat: July 29, 2010 -
To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriffs Office at 774-4434, the Lee County Sheriffs Office 239-477-1000 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.

[island police department]

(business/legal)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

(new)  POLL Marco Islands interim manager Jim Riviere may stay on -
Marco Island City Council is looking to remove the word interim from Jim Rivieres title making him simply city manager. Riviere, the former Planning Board chairman, was appointed by council as interim manager following the dismissal of then-City Manager Steve Thompson in April.

[marco island city]

(news/local)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Grizzly responsible for attacks captured -
One man was killed and two people were hurt in a Grizzly bear attack in a Montana campground on Tuesday.

[grizzly bear attack]


Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Jury says Not Guilty on OGrady trial -
A jury decided Lee County was not responsible for Tempe OGradys death.

[lee county]


Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Bad economy? Collier commission candidates raise nearly $300,000 -
The five Republicans running for the two open seats on the Collier County Commission have raised a combined total of more than $297,000 for their war chests, according to a Daily News records search of each candidates financial records from Jan. 1, 2009, through July 27. The financial records include filing information from the most recent campaign treasurer report, due July 23. The most recent reports cover contributions and expenditures from April 1 through July 16.

[war chests]

(bonita_news)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

MUG SHOTS: Shroom season in cow pasture leads to four more arrests -
Four Lehigh Acres residents face trespassing and narcotics charges after Collier deputies say they plucked hallucinogenic mushrooms from a Golden Gate Estates cow pasture.

[cow pasture]

(business/legal)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Shootout with Deputy leaves one dead -
A man dies in his backyard during a shootout with deputies

[deputies]


Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Letters to the Editor: July 30, 2010 -
Here are the letters to the editor from the Daily News editions of July 30, 2010

[letters to the editor]

(opinion/letters-to-editor)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Collier Schools struggling to comply with state regulations - All school systems in Florida must meet class size requirements and most of them are struggling to do so - including Collier County, which has put off a decision until September.
Edited by NBC-2 and ABC-7 on Jul. 29

Elections 2010 editorial: Rivera, Garcia would be powerhouse candidates for U.S. House, District 25 -
David Riveras good work for Florida House District 112, which, like the congressional seat, includes east Collier and west Miami-Dade, makes this an easy choice. Joe Garcia, of Miami, took on Mario Diaz-Balart two years ago in this district and is back for more.

[mario diaz balart]

(opinion/editorial/endorsements)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Fort Myers-based NeoGenomics loses money during second quarter -
Doug VanOort, chairman and CEO of NeoGenomics, had one word to describe the companys second quarter results unacceptable.

[quarter results]

(business/business)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Collier School Board candidates get money from teachers, Realtors, lawyers -
Their coffers might not be getting any bigger, but Collier County School Board candidates have brought in a significant amount of money for the 2010 election. Dave Carpenter, the qualifying officer for the Collier County Supervisor of Elections Office, said that while commission races are bringing in more money, School Board candidates are trying to run on the same kind of money they did 20 years ago.

[collier county supervisor of elections]

(bonita_news)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Giraffe exhibit featured at Naples Zoo - For the first time in 40 years, giraffes will be at the Naples Zoo! The exhibit is opening the same week officials there learned they would not get a crack at 22-acres of additional land north of the zoo. That means future new attractions could be limited.
Edited by NBC-2 and ABC-7 on Jul. 29

Letter to the Editor: Educate our kids -
I am writing to express my support for the public charter high school. My wife Kim and I are 15-year residents and we have two children (Kevin, 7, and Kathryn, 5). I would like all the students of Marco to have the choice of attending a high school in their own city. I do not think that our students should be forced to go to school in another city.

[public charter high school]

(opinion/letters)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Letter to the Editor: To tax or not -
Proponents of the citys purchasing Tract K as a native park are advocating a $3.6 million city debt only payable through increased taxes. Given that the land is basically an empty lot with non-native Australian pine trees, which happens to have an eagle on it, the purchase amount is irrelevant of any improvements that would need to be made to the property to make it the envisioned native park. Is this truly a viable option considering the tax dollars already paying for improvements to Mackle Park and the private donations being solicited to pay for Veterans Park?

[australian pine trees]

(opinion/letters)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Camp of love Children with special needs find safe haven at summer camp -
Camp Able abounded with love and joy the week of July 19. The camp is described as Christmas morning, summer vacation and a family reunion all rolled into five fun packed days for people with special needs. It is a place where disabilities are worked around and gifts are celebrated. Its a community of unconditional love, compassion and acceptance.

[christmas morning]

(lifestyles/features)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

From deaths doorstep: Collier woman gets her freedom after turning her life around -
Three years ago, Barbara Ruth Wanke was sentenced to Hospice of Naples to die after a judge agreed to reduce her 3-year state prison sentence to two years of house arrest.

[wanke]

(business/legal)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

South Lee Police Beat: July 29, 2010 -
To report a crime or any suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriffs Office at 477-1000 or you can remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 332-5555 or 1-800-780-TIPS.

[lee county sheriffs office]

(business/legal)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Get Well Soon: Sitting at a desk all day can lead to many aches and pains -
One of my patients recently switched to a desk job, and since then has had terrible, frequent flare-ups of neck and back pain. In order to help her take control of the situation, I wanted her to understand what sitting all day can do to the body.

[flare ups]

(community)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

3 reprimands set stage for Barron Collier band leaders new marching orders -
The circumstances that led to Barron Collier High School Band Director Kelly Parkers removal from her position stem from procedural issues over several years and the recommendation of Principal Tim Kutz, Collier County School District officials said Thursday.

[barron collier high school]

(education)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

VIDEO/PHOTOS: 3 reprimands set stage for Barron Collier band leaders new marching orders -
The circumstances that led to Barron Collier High School Band Director Kelly Parkers removal from her position stem from procedural issues over several years and the recommendation of Principal Tim Kutz, Collier County School District officials said Thursday.

[barron collier high school]

(education)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Choices: Ending community, workplace and family wars - (2 clicks)
Conflict causes deeply primitive reactions in most of us. We usually respond to it from our animal instincts of fight (I dont take that from anyone!) or flight (Get me out of here!). Running away or getting even is not going to solve a problem.

[animal instincts]

(community)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

FCAT results may be accurate -
Preliminary review puts results within historical averages.

[]


Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Stuff That Fell Out While I Was Thinking: More celebrity news twaddle -
Hello everyone, how about some news from the grocery store checkout lane? You would be amazed at all you can learn as your groceries are being charged and bagged.

[grocery store checkout]

(community)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Search on for car stealing duo -
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the publics help identifying two young men caught on video breaking into a truck last week, then driving it away for possible use in the commission of additional burglaries.

[southwest florida]


Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Two wealthy newcomers with healthy leads in political races -
Former hospital operator Rick Scott was favored by 43 percent to 32 percent who preferred Attorney General Bill McCollum in the Republican gubernatorial race, according to a Quinnipiac University poll of 760 likely GOP voters taken July 22-27. Scott maintained a double-digit advantage he had compiled in an early June survey.

[quinnipiac university poll]


Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Lee soccer coach had two-year relationship with juvenile, reports say -
A Lee County soccer coach arrested Monday on a sexual battery charge had a two year relationship with one juvenile and sent suggestive text messages to anotherone of his players according to a pair of Lee County Sheriffs Office reports.

[lee county sheriffs office]

(bonita_news)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Two die from Eastern equine encephalitis -
Gulf coast health officials are urging residents to use mosquito repellent after two people died of Eastern equine encephalitis this month.

[eastern equine encephalitis]


Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

POLL: Dreaming the dream: Immigrant higher-ed students hope to obtain legal status -
When Argentina native Erika Grispino tells people shes an American, she has to add an asterisk at the end of her sentence because of her immigration status. It feels like I dont belong here and I dont belong (in Argentina) anymore. I feel insecurity, the 21-year-old said. But if the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, a bipartisan Senate bill known as the DREAM Act, passes in Congress this year, Grispino, of Naples, would be eligible to apply to change her status from temporary to permanent.

[bipartisan senate]

(education)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

Technology trips up teens suspected in burglary - Three teenagers were caught trying to break into a Tropical Gulf Acres convenience store overnight, thanks to some special surveillance equipment set up by deputies.
Edited by NBC-2 and ABC-7 on Jul. 29

Bonita Springs teen accused of stealing $14,000 in jewelry from mom -
A Bonita Springs teen was charged with stealing about $14,000 of jewelry from his mother and pawning some of it.

[bonita springs]

(business/legal)
Edited by More Naples local news on Jul. 29

CCSO Ready For National Night Out -
The Collier County Sheriffs Office is preparing for a big Night on the town.

On Tuesday, Aug. 3, CCSO will join forces with neighborhoods and communities across Collier County for the 27th annual National Night Out.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

CCSO is celebrating the fight against crime by hosting free events and activities that bring neighborhoods, communities, businesses, and law enforcement together. There will be an array of CCSO displays, demonstrations and information. There will also be safety festivals at community parks and other locales, cookouts, lemonade stands, bounce houses, beach ball giveaways, bike raffles, as well as appearances by McGruff the Crime Dog and Red E. Fox, and more.

In addition to the various CCSO safety celebrations, deputies will join Community Safety Teams in neighborhood patrols and walks, holding candles and flashlights and distributing safety information.

Please join us as we let criminals know they are not welcome in Collier County.

Heres a look at CCSO events and activities planned for Tuesday, Aug. 3:

NORTH NAPLES: Safetyfest, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the parking lot at North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road.The event will feature public safety displays and demonstrations by the CCSO Bomb Squad, K-9 Unit and SWAT. Participants can also tour the mobile crime scene van. The National Center For Missing & Exploited Children will conduct child fingerprinting and offer free child ID kits. Firefighters from the North Naples Fire Department will also be featured, along with representatives from Collier County Code Enforcement, Collier County Domestic Animal Services, and Collier County Parks and Recreation. Red E. Fox will also be on hand to educate children about 911.

Families can also splash around at the water park, located next to the parking lot. A reduced admission fee of $5 per person will be charged for entry to Sun-N-Fun Lagoon. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at the water park concession.

Community Safety Teams will be walking the neighborhoods of Naples Park, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin Avenue, and Michigan Avenue from 6 to 9 p.m.

EAST NAPLES: Safetyfest, East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive, 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature deputies from CCSOs SWAT unit and Crime Prevention Section and McGruff the Crime Dog. Deputies will conduct bicycle safety checks for kids. Firefighters from the East Naples Fire Department will be on hand, along with representatives from the Shy Wolf Sanctuary. The event will also feature a bounce house, swamp buggies on display, and food and refreshments. Two adult bicycles and two kid bikes and movie tickets are among the items that will be raffled off.

GOLDEN GATE: Safetyfest, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, 6 to 9 p.m. Deputies from CCSO will grill hot dogs and hamburgers and pass out lemonade and other refreshments. There will also be beach balls and other fun giveaways for kids. Displays by the Golden Gate Fire District, Golden Gate Civic Association, Golden Gate Task Forces and Collier County Code Enforcement will also be featured. The American Red Cross, Shy Wolf Sanctuary and Collier Spay and Neuter Clinic will also have booths on display.

Crime Prevention booth from 6 to 9 p.m. at Super Target, 2415 Tarpon Bay Blvd.

Deputies will be out in the Community Safety Team neighborhoods in Golden Gate from 6 to 9 p.m.

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES: Safetyfest, State Division of Forestry office, 710 Randall Blvd., 5:30. to 8:30 p.m. Deputies from CCSO will be joined by representatives from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Collier County Code Enforcement, Collier County Domestic Animal Services, state Division of Forestry, Big Corkscrew Fire Department, and Golden Gate Estates Civic Association. Information on topics ranging from indoor marijuana grow houses to panthers, bears and hunting regulations will be available. Smokey Bear will be on hand to dispense fire safety tips. There will also be food and refreshments.

EVERGLADES CITY: Community cookout, 6 to 9 p.m., at the corner of Janes Scenic Drive and Lee Cypess Drive in Copeland. Deputies will be grilling hot dogs and serving refreshments.

Crime Prevention booth, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chokoloskee Island.

Crime Prevention booth, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Everglades City Hall.

**Crime Prevention booth, 6 to 9 p.m., corner of Janes Scenic Drive and Lee Cypess Drive.

IMMOKALEE: Safetyfest, under the pavilion at Immokalee Community Park, 321 N. 1st St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Deputies will discuss safety tips for bicyclists and pedestrians as well as other crime prevention topics. Deputies will install bicycle safety lights and provide bike helmets as needed. McGruff the Crime Dog will be on hand to talk to kids about what to do if approached by a stranger. Representatives from the National Center For Missing & Exploited Children will offer child fingerprinting and child ID kits. Firefighters from the Immokalee Fire Department will conduct demonstrations and discuss fire safety. A new bike will be raffled off. The event will also feature a child bike rodeo and free food and refreshments.

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