‘There’s More to the story’ Archives
Congratulations!
Submitted Linda and Paul Flores are very proud to announce the graduation of their son, Matthew Paul Flores, from Ave Maria School of Law, Naples, Florida. Matthew received his Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law. The annual commencement exercises took place May 12, 2012 at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples. Matthew [...]
Sea Turtle update
Submitted Loggerhead sea turtles spend their whole lives out at sea. According to NOAA, loggerheads are found throughout the temperate and tropical regions of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. They are the most abundant species of sea turtle found in U.S. coastal waters, with the majority of nesting found from North Carolina through [...]
10th Annual Paradise Coast Tourism Star Awards
Submitted Collier County’s top tourism stars were honored with Paradise Coast Tourism Star Awards at the tenth annual Collier County Tourism Week celebration and luncheon today at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa, with close to 200 people in attendance from the area’s tourism industry. The event takes place [...]
Veterans’ Memorial Fundraising Committee
The Veterans’ Memorial Fundraising Committee has reconvened to consider future enhancements to the Veterans’ Memorial, and will raise funds to support future Memorial projects. Lee Rubenstein will continue as chair of the panel. Rubenstein is a Vietnam era Veteran, a former Commander of the local VFW Post, and chaired the Traveling Vietnam [...]
Co-Ed Softball 5-10-2012
After 4 weeks it seems that the teams are starting to come together with all games being very close and lots of fun. In the first game of the night undefeated Rookies got all it could handle from the Snook Inn, winless but coming on strong,. After being ahead the entire game, The Snook mounted a 7th inning rally with hits from Lindsey Bott, [...]
40th anniversary of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners celebrate this year the 40th anniversary of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), one of the nation’s most important conservation laws. The groundbreaking legislation, enacted on October 21, 1972, helps to conserve our nation’s marine mammals – including polar bears, sea otters, [...]
Sheriff Kevin Rambosk’s statement following Tuesday’s Collier County Commission discussion about consolidation:
While I have not been a part of any discussions or plans involving consolidation, nor have I received a formal request to consider a consolidation plan, I believe the current economic conditions and everyone's desire to find operational efficiencies make this the appropriate time to discuss the concepts of consolidation with the community. How [...]
The Shelter Hosts Friends & Families Group for Loved Ones of Domestic Violence Victims
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children hosts a Friends & Families gathering for individuals who have loved ones in abusive relationships on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., Cedar Hammock Golf & Country Club (dress code applies), 8660 Cedar Hammock Circle, Naples. This free presentation will help the friends and family [...]
THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE CONDUCTED 40 ELECTIONS AT 25 SCHOOLS AND 5,412 STUDENTS VOTED
The voter education department at the Collier County Supervisor of Elections Office partnered with 25 elementary and middle schools, conducted 40 elections, and 5,412 students voted on real voting machines for their favorite book – an increase of 1,000 voters over last year’s total. Since 2003, the Supervisor of Election Office has [...]
Curves Will Give Away One Million 30-Day Memberships During National Women’s Health Week
Inaugural National Curves Day; Curves partners with Office on Women’s Health to deliver information and programs to Marco Island women Curves of Marco Island will give a free 30-day membership to any non-member who visits the club during regular operating hours throughout the month of May, in honor of National Women’s Health Week. This [...]
