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Eden Florida hosting seminar on financial planning for special needs children
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Eden Florida, which offers services for Southwest Florida children with autism, is hosting a seminar in Naples next week for families to learn about financial planning for special needs children. Full story »
East Naples woman charged after vehicle chase
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Bond was set at $135,000 for an East Naples woman who Collier County sheriff’s deputies say led them on a chase through a residential neighborhood Saturday morning before ramming a patrol car and being taken into custody after being tased. Full story »
Former executive sees damages in eagle case
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
A former vice president for construction at Stock Development is asking a jury to award him punitive damages against the high-profile developer, saying top executives set him up to take a fall for cutting down a bald eagle nest at Lely Resort in 2003. After a three-day trial in 2006, a jury acquitted Bonita Springs resident Joseph Ulrich, 43, of breaking federal eagle protection laws. Ulrich then filed a civil lawsuit accusing Stock Development, four subsidiaries and Stock CEO Brian Stock and Stock President Bob Imig of fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Full story »
East Naples mixed-use project won’t be sold, developer says
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Often times, a speck of truth is all that’s needed to get a good rumor going. That’s the case with the Arboretum Village mixed-use project in East Naples. The mixed-use development that first ran into some controversy in 2005 has yet to come into fruition, leaving many residents and government officials wondering about the project’s future. Full story »
East Naples fire commissioners lower tax rate
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Residents in the East Naples Fire Control and Rescue District won’t be paying a higher tax rate this coming fiscal year. During a special budget workshop last month, East Naples fire commissioners lowered the district’s tentative 2008-09 tax rate from $1.4657 per $1,000 of taxable property value to $1.34 per $1,000 of taxable property value. Full story »
New FGCU dining hall offers many culinary options
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
So many food choices, so little time. Florida Gulf Coast University students on the go may have a hard time deciding what to eat at the new Fresh Food Company at South Village, or SoVi, the new five-story, 124,000-square-foot student housing building. Full story »
Collier fire that destroyed three homes remains a mystery
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
It was the last day of school on May 29, and students across Collier County were enjoying their early release and a head start on their summer breaks. That afternoon, a small brush fire erupted in a wooded Golden Gate Estates neighborhood, east of Everglades Boulevard and north of Golden Gate Boulevard. Full story »
Some Florida homeowners having tough time trying to obtain money from state recovery fund
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Some Southwest Florida residents, bilked out of thousands of dollars by unscrupulous contractors, are learning the hard way that Florida’s Construction Recovery fund isn’t the fix-all to end-all as they were led to believe. Instead, residents across the state are finding out that getting money from the state fund — created in 1993 to return cash to homeowners stiffed by dishonest contractors — is limited to a qualified few. Full story »
Collier County Police Briefs: September 8, 2008
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Collier in ‘emergency’ mode, Lee ‘prepared’ for Ike
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
Don’t panic but be on guard. That’s the message Collier Commissioners hoped to convey to residents Sunday about Hurricane Ike, whose path was pushed farther from Southwest Florida in Sunday weather predictions. County commissioners declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the storm, but are holding off initiating evacuations or setting curfews as the storm passes over Cuba. Full story »
VIDEO: Undy Sunday items sorted for distribution
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Click on the player to view a video of St. John Neumann High School students sorting underwear and socks for distribution to underprivileged children in Collier County. The clothing items, collected last month from 50 area churches and synagogues, will be donated to local elementary schools and social service agencies. Full story »
Collier Superintendent Thompson answer questions live Monday on 'Open Mic' call-in show
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Collier County Public Schools Superintendent Dennis Thompson will answer questions from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Monday during this month’s live "Open Mic" TV call-in show.
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Collier County Police Briefs: September 7, 2008
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Southwest Florida keeps an eye on Ike
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Hundreds of visitors to Naples-area beaches decided to take a break from storm preparation for a day of fun in the sun. Although Southwest Florida gradually began shifting out of Ike’s “cone” as the day progressed Saturday, government officials urged residents to closely monitor the hurricane. “At this point there are no evacuations or closures in place for Collier County,” a Collier emergency management statement said Saturday. “The Collier County Emergency Operations Center is monitoring Hurricane Ike around the clock and will advise the public of any changes as soon as they become necessary.” Full story »
Two men's charges dropped as attorneys allege Collier Sheriff’s Office coverup
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
A letter contending three innocent men were arrested on armed robbery and beating charges in a crime involving a high-ranking Collier sheriff’s official’s son — who is Sheriff Don Hunter’s godson — has resulted in the prosecutor dropping charges against two of the men. Full story »
Love it, hate it, think the state should wait? Governor Charlie Crist has been getting an earful about the plan to lease Alligator Alley. Now's your turn. Tell the Governor how you feel! »
It’s with great pleasure that we introduce Swimsuit 2008, our third annual swimwear edition. We take pride in the fact that all models involved are from right here in our community. This is where they live, work and play. Check it out! »
Newspapers in Education provides newspapers, lessons, Web site activities and links for local schools and homes. Donate newspapers to kids and earn a chance at a four-night cruise for two in the Caribbean! »
Tim Aten and Brad Kane attempt to answer the burning questions about Southwest Florida that bother residents to no end. Get the answers » Got questions burning a hole in your keyboard? E-mail specific queries with your name and city of residence to intheknow (at) naplesnews.com.
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As a weathercaster, it is difficult enough to accurately predict the weather for the upcoming week. It never matters how many storms develop. Where they decide to go is what matters. Have a plan. That’s the best advice any expert can give. In this section you will find all the information you need to assess your risk, realize your personal needs and formulate your plan in case another storm decides to visit Southwest Florida.
From azaleas to zip lines, our columnists weigh in on any number of topics. Real estate, golf, fishing, hot-button issues and even the niceties of etiquette. Read 'em and weep »
Twenty-three suspected growhouses have been busted this year in Collier County. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has now discovered 30 grow houses on the year. Get more information on the growhouse busts in Collier & Lee and around the state in our interactive map!MORE MAPS: Coyote incidents in Southwest Florida
Bloggers - the truth shall set you free! It is time to come out from the digital closet and show your face to the world! Do you get chills down your spine we post a new batch of letters to the editor? Do you hate the profanity filter as much as we do? Speak now or forever hold your peace. The Daily News and naplesnews.com are planning a special photo essay and additional features that spotlight our top commenters - and this means YOU! Grab your screen name (and your Warholian fifteen minutes of fame) and fill out our form!
- Interactive map of coyote incidents from Estero down to Marco Island
- Surveillance camera video of coyote attack in East Naples
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Since March 6, coyotes have been fingered in a string of attacks against dogs, cats and goats in Lee and Collier counties. Coyotes have killed three small dogs, injured three others, and caused a man who came into contact with the coyote’s saliva and a woman who was bitten by one to have rabies shots.
- Naples Craft Festival -- 09/07/08 at Fifth Avenue South
- Butterflies & Dreams Workshop -- 09/07/08 at Unity Church of Bonita Springs
- Dog Day Sundays -- 09/07/08 at The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
- Southwest Florida Sci-Fi Club Meeting -- 09/07/08 at Contact for meeting details.
- Roy's Cooking Class: A Taste of the Islands -- 09/07/08 at Roy's - Bonita
- Naples City Improv -- 09/07/08 at Bice Ristorante
