More families seeking Christmas help
Posted by LocalNewsMgr on 8 November, 2008
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The registration efforts for the Salvation Army’s holiday help program is winding down.
Archive for November 8th, 2008
New marker placed WWI soldier’s grave
Posted by LocalNewsMgr on 8 November, 2008
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A new marker was placed on the grave of Colonel Samuel Sampler, identifying him as a Medal Of Honor recipient Saturday.
Coast Guard has a busy Saturday
Posted by LocalNewsMgr on 8 November, 2008
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The U.S. Coast Guard received report of sailboat that had sunk off Sanibel.
Music fans pack Lakes Park for Country Bash
Posted by LocalNewsMgr on 8 November, 2008
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About 7,000 people are packing Lakes Park in south Fort Myers to see a country concert headlined by Kellie Pickler and Sugarland.
5 percent of Whole Foods net sales Tuesday will buy laptops for children
Posted by GossipAdmin on 8 November, 2008
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Customers are invited to help raise money for children in an effort to end poverty through education. On Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Whole Foods Market Naples, 9101 Strada Place, will donate 5 percent of the day’s net sales to One Laptop South Florida, which provides low-cost, high-quality laptop computers and critical thinking [...]
Hazmat team sent to Immokalee field where cow died
Posted by GossipAdmin on 8 November, 2008
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Hazardous material crews were called to Immokalee on Saturday morning to respond to a material spill of two bags on a field near State Road 82 and County Road 850, officials said.
Naples Artcrafters show their best at Cambier Park
Posted by GossipAdmin on 8 November, 2008
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Saturday was a perfect day for a walk in the park for Southwest Floridians looking for one-of-a-kind art.Hundreds of families and friends roamed through Cambier Park in downtown Naples, exploring about 50 local arts and crafts exhibits at the Fine Art and Craft Show hosted by The Naples Artcrafters.
Collier County Police Briefs: Nov. 9, 2008
Posted by GossipAdmin on 8 November, 2008
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PHOTOS: Alzheimer’s support group holds fundraiser at zoo
Posted by GossipAdmin on 8 November, 2008
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Elephants are said to have good memories, so the Alzheimer’s Support Network held a fundraiser Saturday at the Naples Zoo in honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Month. It was aptly named Elephant Fest 2008. The motto for the event was “Remembering Those Who Forget.â€
Couples start blog, sue after Naples wedding photographer keeps them waiting
Posted by GossipAdmin on 8 November, 2008
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Other than a little wind, July 22, 2006, was a gorgeous day for a wedding in Northern Virginia. At a Catholic church in Oakton, about 15 miles west of Washington, D.C., about 200 guests watched as Cara Defrank married the love of her life, Jamie Vernon. Aside from a broken air conditioner in the limousine, [...]
Tourism Numbers Down
Posted by LocalNewsMgr on 8 November, 2008
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Today the Lee County Tourist Development Council released comparison tourism numbers for this September and September of 2007.
Collier coalition seeks federal grant for property cleanup
Posted by GossipAdmin on 8 November, 2008
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After months of laying the groundwork and creating a brownfields coalition, Collier County leaders have given the go-ahead to apply for a 0,000 federal cleanup grant. Collier County commissioners recently gave the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency officials approval to seek the grant. It would come from the Environmental Protection Agency under a Community-Wide Brownfields [...]
PHOTOS: Teen pregnancy may be on the rise in Southwest Florida
Posted by GossipAdmin on 8 November, 2008
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Even after months of preparation, Shirley Altuna didn’t realize all the work that goes into being a mother until her son, Jax, was born late last year.
At first, caring for Jax after a long day of classes could be overwhelming for Altuna, a high school senior at the time. “All my friends who had kids [...]
Brent Batten: McCain wasn’t a good fit in Collier
Posted by GossipAdmin on 8 November, 2008
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Brent Batten’s column for Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008
Families seek help from Salvation Army for Christmas
Posted by LocalNewsMgr on 8 November, 2008
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The registration efforts for the Salvation Army’s holiday help program, is winding down to a close.
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