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- Parvo prevention is priority in Southwest FloridaJohn Sheehan of Fort Myers watches his dog Doozer sing at the Estero Community Center Dog Park in Estero on Sunday. […]
- Higher education in building boomA 30-second walk from The Franklin Shops two doors down, The Nest is a slim slipper of a space with... This week's wild file subject reminds us of the old saying, "A camel is a horse designed by a... Jose Hernandez, an employee of Go-Tilt Construction is shrouded in concrete dust while grinding around the windows of a recently installed wall of the […]
- Edison festival event is for the dogsA 30-second walk from The Franklin Shops two doors down, The Nest is a slim slipper of a space with... This week's wild file subject reminds us of the old saying, "A camel is a horse designed by a... Edison Festival of Light's Mutt Strutt: Scenes from the 2012 Edison Festival of Light Mutt Strutt on Sunday at Sam Galloway Ford in Fort Myers. […]
- Motorcyclist killed in Lehigh crashA 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Saturday after colliding with an SUV on Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres. […]
- Private Catholic school in Fort Myers celebrates 10 yearsCauses is a segment that's about your causes, big and small. Share your story, send us your calendar items and let us know what type of advocacy matters to you. […]
- Field notes: Tropicalia gets letters, gives adviceLoved, loved, loved your piece on the beach sunflower . I have several spots around my property that would benefit greatly from having it planted there. […]
- Commecial properties: Uptown Holdings buys commercial condoNaples Uptown Holdings LLC purchased a 120,000-square-foot commercial condominium known as Uptown Center from U.S. Bank NA at 2700 Immokalee Road, Naples, for $7,700,000. David Stevens, CCIM, of Investment Properties Corp., negotiated this transaction. […]
- Fatal shooting stirs conversationSince August, readers have been able to post comments on news-press.com articles using their Facebook accounts. […]
- Esperanza steps into paradeA 30-second walk from The Franklin Shops two doors down, The Nest is a slim slipper of a space with... This week's wild file subject reminds us of the old saying, "A camel is a horse designed by a... The Ruffino II model in Esperanza is one of four in the community on display during the annual Parade of Homes this month. […]
- Teen addicts helped for 20 years at Fort Myers centerA 30-second walk from The Franklin Shops two doors down, The Nest is a slim slipper of a space with... This week's wild file subject reminds us of the old saying, "A camel is a horse designed by a... Barbara Knapp , a Lee County Schools teacher, teaches a class at the Vince Smith Center in Fort Myers on Friday. […]
- Parvo prevention is priority in Southwest FloridaJohn Sheehan of Fort Myers watches his dog Doozer sing at the Estero Community Center Dog Park in Estero on Sunday. […]
- Decade of teaching: Naples Holocaust museum had roots in middle school projectScott McIntyre/Staff Cindy Erickson, left, and Mary Fontaine browse through a program in part of a gallery of paintings by Myra Roberts from a series called Project Tolerance: Faces of Anne Frank at the Holocaust Museum in Naples. […]
- Neal Communities Expands Into Lee and Collier CountiesCapitalizing on the national notoriety of being named America's Best Builder by BUILDER magazine and a record-breaking 2011 that has continued its momentum into 2012, Neal Communities has begun its home building business expansion into Lee and Collier counties. […]
- Real Estate briefs: Builder breaks ground on Bonita LakesToll Brothers has broken ground for a new community of single-family homes on Imperial Parkway in Bonita Springs, to be called Bonita Lakes. […]
- Just a tasteKim Paylor and Angela Morales, sommelier at Angelina's Ristorante, chat during a Breakfast Scramble at Panera Bread, Coconut Point mall, Estero. […]
- U.S. Senate hopeful Mack IV campaigns in south Lee CountyConnie Mack campaign kickoff: U.S. Rep. Connie Mack kicks off his run for Senate against Senator Bill Nelson at Coconut Pint Mall in Estero. […]
- Fugitive Friday - 02/03/12If you know anything about these fugitives, you can earn up to $1,000 by calling Crime Stoppers at 780-TIPS. All information below courtesy of Crime Stoppers. […]
- Stay natural at CREWUndisturbed watershed perfect for outdoor exploration, sightseeing or just a place to get away and enjoy the peace and quiet Florida Master Naturalist and CREW tour guide David Cooper talks to more than a dozen hikers at a memorial for Joel Kuperberg, founder of the CREW Land and Water Trust. […]
- Authentic ArtArt in the Park: The monthly juried art far showcasing Naples Art Association members; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. […]
- Burglaries, thefts rose 24 percent in south Lee County in 2011Criminals targeted cars, homes and businesses in south Lee County more in 2011, with a nearly 25 percent jump in the number of larcenies and burglaries reported in the Sheriff's Office's Delta District. […]
- Two accused of transporting marijuana grow equipmentTwo people were arrested Saturday, accused of transporting equipment used to grow marijuana. Raidel Cordero Artigas, 30, of Tampa, and Ana Maria Mendez Lazo, 25, of Port Richey, are both facing charges of transporting drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. […]
- Trader Joe's set to open, will traffic light at U.S. 41 and Creekside be needed?Trader Joe's is opening Friday, Feb. 10, –. It is replacing a Borders bookstore in North Naples that went dark last year. If a traffic signal gets installed at U.S. 41 North and Creekside Boulevard, it won't be the state or county government that pays for it. Private businesses would share the cost of the signal, including the developer of […]
- Naples residents gave $1.25 million to super-PAC promoting Romney candidacyNaples residents have contributed $1.25 million to a pro-Mitt Romney group that spent millions on negative campaign advertising to help him win the coveted Florida primary. […]
- Capital Column: At midpoint, will session be a meal or a snack?The next five weeks will determine in the parlance of the Bravo cooking TV series Top Chef if lawmakers will succeed or be asked to pack their knives and go home. […]
- Red Sox new spring stadium down to final permitting issues, almost ready for openerThe new exhibition and training park for the Red Sox at 11581 Daniels Parkway in south Lee County will be ready by opening day on March 3 and may even come in under the $77.8 million budget. […]
- Firefighters battled pickup fire in Naples ParkA Ford pickup burst into flames this weekend in Naples Park, filling a street with thick, black smoke. “There was a lot of black smoke everywhere,” Bush said. “You couldn't see down the street.” It took firefighters about 10 minutes to extinguish the flames. […]
- Police Beat: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2011 -- MUG SHOTSCollier and Lee arrests and mug shots […]
- Police: Teen caught eating pot after traffic stopThey found marijuana leaves on Garcia-Parra’s tongue and in the molars of his teeth, reports said. […]
- Suds and sun: Naples soon will open its first breweryIn May, Will Lawson will open Naples Beach Brewery, a small brewery at 4110 Enterprise Ave., Suite 217, in East Naples. […]
- Routine stop leads to human trafficking case with Immokalee tiesThe report says an investigation found that five Mexicans in the car were being transported from Alabama to Immokalee. The group is being held pending deportation. […]
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- Toxins in Southwest Florida air tumble from prior yearsA 30-second walk from The Franklin Shops two doors down, The Nest is a slim slipper of a space with... This week's wild file subject reminds us of the old saying, "A camel is a horse designed by a... The amount of toxic air pollution released in Lee has dropped by about 80 percent since 2005, according to the most recent data available from the ... […]
- Military NotesA 30-second walk from The Franklin Shops two doors down, The Nest is a slim slipper of a space with... This week's wild file subject reminds us of the old saying, "A camel is a horse designed by a... Airman Zachary Kegley , the son of Mark and Lisa Kegley of Cape Coral and a 2010 graduate of Cape Coral Christian School. […]
- Salesman also a giverIf you show compassion or feelings for another person's needs, it is usually a huge factor in grabbing my attention. […]
- Rep. Aubuchon from Cape Coral helps sink casinosA 30-second walk from The Franklin Shops two doors down, The Nest is a slim slipper of a space with... This week's wild file subject reminds us of the old saying, "A camel is a horse designed by a... As chairman of the House Rules Committee, Rep. […]
- Field notes: Tropicalia gets letters, gives adviceLoved, loved, loved your piece on the beach sunflower . I have several spots around my property that would benefit greatly from having it planted there. […]
- Commecial properties: Uptown Holdings buys commercial condoNaples Uptown Holdings LLC purchased a 120,000-square-foot commercial condominium known as Uptown Center from U.S. Bank NA at 2700 Immokalee Road, Naples, for $7,700,000. David Stevens, CCIM, of Investment Properties Corp., negotiated this transaction. […]
- Amateur soccer team coming to Cape CoralTeam owner J.P. Terassi said he expects a total of 300 people will fight for a spot on the team. […]
- Nicholas Sebastiano InsoliaNicholas Sebastiano Insolia, 72, of Cape Coral, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. He was born Aug. […]
- Police, fire charity hockey game SaturdayMembers of the Cape Coral and Fort Myers police departments will face off against members of the Southwest Florida fire departments on Saturday in a charity hockey game at Germain Arena. […]
- ArtFest and more family eventsKarlee Beneventano shows off her colorful hands while making a shirt at the Ted Todd Insurance "You're in Good Hands" table at ArtFest Fort Myers in 2011. […]
- Police Beat: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2011 -- Mug ShotsHe is accused of punching his live-in girlfriend three times in the face. a- Tanya Barber, 34, of the 3000 block of Woodside Avenue, East Naples, was arrested Saturday by Collier deputies at home. […]
- Motorcyclist killed in Lehigh crashA 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Saturday after colliding with an SUV on Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres. […]
- Commecial properties: Uptown Holdings buys commercial condoNaples Uptown Holdings LLC purchased a 120,000-square-foot commercial condominium known as Uptown Center from U.S. Bank NA at 2700 Immokalee Road, Naples, for $7,700,000. David Stevens, CCIM, of Investment Properties Corp., negotiated this transaction. […]
- Fence posts stolen from water district propertyThe East County Water Control District in Lehigh Acres reported the theft of 735 fence posts and a video camera from their property on Milwaukee Boulevard, according to Lee County Sheriff's Office reports. […]
- Lehigh Acres woman reported missingLee County Sheriff's Office deputies are currently searching for 27-year-old Deanna Weadon of 2802 9th Street SW in Lehigh Acres. […]
- LCSO searches for missing womanLEE COUNTY, Fla.- Lee County deputies are asking for the public's assistance in their search for a missing person. […]
- Lehigh man arrested for sexual assault on a disabled personLEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- A Lehigh Acres man was arrested Thursday after picking up a mentally disabled man at a gas station, bringing him back to his trailer and sexually assaulting him. […]
- Gas prices up 50 cents from last year, could rise to $4If you think gas prices are high now, get ready. Analysts predict they're going to get a lot higher by summer. […]
- Lehigh Acres bridges the target of thievesThe East County Water Control District is replacing missing large concrete chips, painting over graffiti, tightening loose guardrails, and even scraping off acidic guano - or bat poop. […]
- Fort Myers shooting victim ID'd as Lehigh manA mother's anguish at shooting: Robin Burton, the mother of a man who was fatally shot Wednesday night in Southward Village, reacts to her son's death as community members comfort her. […]
- Police Beat: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2011 -- Mug ShotsHe is accused of punching his live-in girlfriend three times in the face. a- Tanya Barber, 34, of the 3000 block of Woodside Avenue, East Naples, was arrested Saturday by Collier deputies at home. […]
- Jay Evensen: On second thought...A state lawmaker wants to do away with the requirement for auto safety inspections. […]
- Southwest Florida business briefs: Feb. 5, 2012The Bonita Springs-Estero Chapter of Women's Council of Realtors has named the chapter's 2011 Top Producer award recipients. […]
- Trader Joe's set to open, will traffic light at U.S. 41 and Creekside be needed?The grocer - opening Friday, Feb. 10, - is replacing a Borders bookstore in North Naples that went dark last year. […]
- Neal Communities Expands Into Lee and Collier CountiesCapitalizing on the national notoriety of being named America's Best Builder by BUILDER magazine and a record-breaking 2011 that has continued its momentum into 2012, Neal Communities has begun its home building business expansion into Lee and Collier counties. […]
- Suds and sun: Naples soon will open its first breweryIn May, Will Lawson will open Naples Beach Brewery, a small brewery at 4110 Enterprise Ave., Suite 217, in East Naples. […]
- Commecial properties: Uptown Holdings buys commercial condoNaples Uptown Holdings LLC purchased a 120,000-square-foot commercial condominium known as Uptown Center from U.S. Bank NA at 2700 Immokalee Road, Naples, for $7,700,000. David Stevens, CCIM, of Investment Properties Corp., negotiated this transaction. […]
- Perspsective: Academic WorldQuest IQ testCOUNCIL ON WORLD AFFAIRS The gym at the middle school of the Community School of Naples, with basketball hoops drawn up and the stands full, hosts the Council on World Affairs academics contest. […]
- PHOTOS: Crowds flock to downtown Naples for annual car showThis one of a kind 1966 VW Wagon was a crowd pleaser during the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 3, 2012. […]
- Decade of teaching: Naples Holocaust museum had roots in middle school projectScott McIntyre/Staff Cindy Erickson, left, and Mary Fontaine browse through a program in part of a gallery of paintings by Myra Roberts from a series called Project Tolerance: Faces of Anne Frank at the Holocaust Museum in Naples. […]
- Sarasota County-based YMCA has verbal agreement to reopen Bonita Springs YGreg Kahn/Staff A Bonita Springs resident juggles a soccer ball on the empty field outside of the closed Bonita YMCA on Dec. […]
- Southwest Florida business briefs: Feb. 5, 2012The Bonita Springs-Estero Chapter of Women's Council of Realtors has named the chapter's 2011 Top Producer award recipients. […]
- Real Estate briefs: Builder breaks ground on Bonita LakesToll Brothers has broken ground for a new community of single-family homes on Imperial Parkway in Bonita Springs, to be called Bonita Lakes. […]
- This week's featured Lee County propertyA 30-second walk from The Franklin Shops two doors down, The Nest is a slim slipper of a space with... This week's wild file subject reminds us of the old saying, "A camel is a horse designed by a... This remodeled home at 14026 Lavante Court in Bonita Springs is available. […]
- Shangri-La resort's request to close adjacent streets upsets Bonita merchantsLexey Swall/Staff Betty Lawrence, center, a bus driver for A&S Transportation, wipes down the mirrors of her bus before heading out to pick up children at Bonita Springs Charter School on Friday afternoon. […]
- Group protests peacefully against possible war with IranThe international community is on edge as tensions grow between Iran and global leaders. […]
- Bonita stem cell doctor's attorney quits, state hearing still scheduledThe state took action against Dr. Zannos Grekos because of the death of a 69-year-old breast cancer patient April 4, 2010, after undergoing the treatment at his Bonita Springs practice, at 9500 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 310. […]
- Good neighborsKaren Hartley and Connie Lummis are this year's co-chairs for the Hope Gala benefitting Hope Hospice. […]
- Casinos killed on House floorA bill that would have authorized three mega-casinos in Florida and changed dozens of other gambling rules is dead. […]
- Pinchers founder builds empire from ground upTony and Grant Phelan started Pinchers Crab Shack in 1996 with one small restaurant inside a Bonita Springs shopping plaza. […]
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