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Prep football: South's Jenkins named District 16 Player of Year; Three Naples players on first team
Friday, Dec. 5, 2008
South Fort Myers’ Brodrick Jenkins was named the Florida Athletic Coaches Association District 16 Player of the Year by area coaches.
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FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BLOG: Come back tonight for updates from Naples-Pace and DeSoto-Cocoa
Friday, Dec. 5, 2008
Can't make it to the Naples-Monsignor Pace game in Miami? Or want to find out how the DeSoto County-Cocoa game is going?
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Prep basketball: Gulf Coast boys volunteer assistant inducted into Greater Buffalo Sports Hall
Friday, Dec. 5, 2008
Naples resident Pat Monti was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2008 on Oct. 29.
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Prep football: All-time playoff history of Miami-Monsignor Pace
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
A look at the all-time playoff history of Miami-Monsignor Pace Full story »
Prep football: All-time playoff history of Naples High
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
A look at the all-time playoff history of Naples High Full story »
Prep football: Naples gets its shot at redemption Friday night at Pace
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
It was three months ago to the day, and Naples High football coach Bill Kramer didn’t look like a man who had just lost his first regular-season game in 720 days. Full story »
Prep soccer: Dec. 4, 2008
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Thursday's high school soccer results:
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Prep basketball: Dec. 4, 2008
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
High school basketball results from Thursday Full story »
NFL: Estero High grad Rucker signed to Giants' practice squad
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Estero High School graduate Micah Rucker is a member of the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants. Almost.
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Prep football: FHSAA answers FAQs on reclassification
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
The Florida High School Athletic Association has posted on its Web site answers to some frequently asked questions about proposed reclassification and redistricting. The Board of Directors announced the proposed plan last month.
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Prep swimming and diving: Gulf Coast's Lloyd, Estero's Dubrasky, South's Messuri and Wagner receive area honors
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Gulf Coast High School state champion diver Kyle Lloyd was among eight Lee and Collier county high school swimmers and divers honored in the the 2008-09 Pinch A Penny All-Area Swimming and Diving teams released Thursday.
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Prep cross country: CSN's Erika Fluehr qualifies for Nike national meet
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Community School cross country runner Erika Fluehr has qualified for the Nike Cross Nationals Meet in Oregon.
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Prep football: Pace's march to 10-2 mark began with win over Naples
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Before the Miami-Monsignor Pace football team plays host to Naples in Friday’s Class 3A-Region 4 final, the Spartans might want to take time to thank the Golden Eagles. Full story »
Prep football: Rosters announced for upcoming Collier All-Star game
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
The participating players in the inaugural Collier County All-Star Game sponsored by the North Naples Rotary Club were announced Wednesday. If Naples High coach Bill Kramer has his way, though, final rosters in next week’s exhibition football game will look much different than they do now. Full story »
PrepZone: Wrestling and soccer notes
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
News and notes from prep wrestling and soccer Full story »

Fun Time is moving this month to a new location, and we’d like you to share your favorite memories, stories and pictures of the little yellow building on the corner of Fifth Avenue North and Tenth Avenue North. Send us your memories »

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! »

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! »

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! »
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- 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.

Tim Aten attempts 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.

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.

In a darkened hallway, a beam of light and the scent of cigarette smoke escape through a partially closed door. Inside, two queens sit semi-nude, basking in the warmth from the light reflected off two vanity mirrors. When you are a drag queen, vanity comes with the territory, and preparing to be seen requires careful concentration. Discover the magic behind the transformation »
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

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 »
- Miromar Outlets Blood Drive -- 12/05/08 at Miromar Outlets
- Story Time at the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum , 2008-12-05 - 2009-05-29, Every Friday
- Children's Theatre: "Pinocchio" -- 12/05/08 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
- Christmas at Palm Cottage -- 12/05/08 at Palm Cottage - Naples Historical Society
- Church Women United Green Tea Benefit -- 12/05/08 at Moorings Presbyterian Church
- Workshop: “Assessment of Teaching Effectiveness” -- 12/05/08 at FGCU, Whitaker Hall 243






