A glimpse of what build-out might look like in eastern Collier County is revving up the debate over changes to the county’s rural growth plan. Critics of the plan have seized on a map _ labeled “conceptual build-out roadway network” _ as proof of a future of overdevelopment, but landowners allied with some environmental groups [...]

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Numbers recently released by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office show that between 2005 and 2008, the neighborhoods have experienced a 60 percent decline in overall crime — from 18,288 service calls in 2005 to 7,191 calls so far in 2008. Highlights among the statistics include a 70 percent drop in drunken pedestrian incidents, from 154 [...]

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Each year at the end of the year, the Daily News catches readers up on some local people and stories we reported on during the past year or so, but which haven’t been in the news lately. We’ll be doing that again this year but would like to know what you are curious about.

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The old statutes exempted small associations under 50 units from certain sections of the laws. The new laws now reduce that number to 10 units.

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Many condominium associations will soon be sending out their first notice for their annual meeting and annual election for 2009, along with the call for candidates who wish to run for board.

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Many condominium associations will soon be sending out their first notice for their annual meeting and annual election for 2009, along with the call for candidates who wish to run for board.

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Many condominium associations will soon be sending out their first notice for their annual meeting and annual election for 2009, along with the call for candidates who wish to run for board.

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The Fort Myers Police Department conducted a citywide drug round up.

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We’ll end the day with plenty of sunshine and just a few clouds, allowing for a nice transition into this evenings weather.

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Red Sox spring training tickets went on sale just before 10:00 a.m. Saturday

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A woman says her donation to Toys for Tots was stolen Saturday morning.

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Comcast made a ,000 donation for after-school programs at the Immokalee Community School, a charter school operated by the Redlands Christian Migrant Association .

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Too much of a complex brew of hormones that washes through our brain and body can make a big difference in how you feel and your actions.

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Barack Obama will be interviewed by “Meet the Press” interim host Tom Brokaw.

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