Coastal Breeze News

On Monday, March 18th, the Naples Childrens Education Foundation held an awards ceremony at the Bay Colony Golf Club in Naples to distribute grants raised through the Naples Winter Wine Festival, ranging from $31,000 to more than $2.4 million. Tiffany D. Homuth, YMCA’s Chief Volunteer Officer/Board President accepted a check for $265,000 on behalf of the Greater Marco Family YMCA’s work with children in East Naples. “The Y is an organization that fosters lasting personal and social change. The Y is about changing lives for the better, that is why our work in East Naples is extremely important” said Tiffany ... Read More »

After 30 years on Collier Blvd., Erin’s Isle has relocated their restaurant to Hibiscus Golf Club. “Welcoming Erin’s Isle as our 100th member reinforces our mission to enhance the image and profitability of members through advocacy, information and networking opportunities, said Shirley Calhoun, Chairman. Mike Ward chose to continue his thriving restaurant career in East Naples and we wish him every success in the new location”. In three short years, the accomplishments of The East Naples Merchants’ Association are astounding! Our success is a direct result of e n m a members working together, boasts Natalie Anguilano, Board Secretary. Just ... Read More »

The holiday season is about more than packages and pretty bows. It’s a time to cherish what we have and help those in need. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and its community partners embodied this spirit to help a struggling East Naples family have a happy holiday. The CCSO learned of a woman who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and is the single mother of five children ranging in age from 6 to 18. Her greatest wish is for her children to have a merry Christmas. Through the diligence of East Naples deputies and the generous contributions of ... Read More »

Collier County Public Library received a $27,000 grant to teach computer skills to job-seeking individuals who have little or no experience with electronic resources. The grant was awarded under the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services. Collier County Library is using the grant to fund Collier Connects, a series of 49 hands-on computer skills training classes, at the East Naples, Estates, and Immokalee Branch Libraries. The classes include PC Basics, Internet Basics, Email Basics, Word and Excel Basics, and are geared ... Read More »

On 09/25/12, between 2pm and 8pm, six vehicle burglaries were reported to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in the East Naples area of Collier County. Several commonalities existed in each of the reported incidents: All vehicles had smashed driver or passenger windows. All vehicles had purses or wallets removed. Witnesses in two incidents described a white SUV possibly a Ford Explorer. In one incident the victim’s vehicle had damage as well as a white paint transfer, possibly from the Explorer listed above. These type vehicle burglaries, commonly referred to as “smash and grabs”, are historically uncommon on Marco Island. However, ... Read More »

Donna Fiala [email protected] Just a little heads up – starting June 24th, Alligator Alley (I-75) toll fees will be increasing, according to Johnny Limbaugh from FDOT. The fees for the SunPass will increase to $2.75 and with cash the fare will be $3.00. Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club hosted a “Sports Camp” for the sixth year in a row for 24 students from Parkside Elementary School in Naples Manor. This heart-warming two-week event was the dream and creation of Sally Lam of Eagle Creek. Each year 24 qualified Parkside students are bused to Eagle Creek every day for a ... Read More »

Donna Fiala [email protected] Ooooo, it’s really getting hot, humid and very buggy. It seems there are more mosquitoes than normal for this time of year. Oh well, it only lasts for a few months and then we have our marvelous weather for the rest of the year. Tim Pinter advised the county recently that the Interlocal Agreement between the County and the City of Marco Island concerning the public restroom and Erosion Control Structures for Hideaway Beach have received a Certificate of Substantial Completion. The Building Department still has final inspections, which are scheduled to be completed shortly, so if ... Read More »

      By Donna Fiala [email protected] Shirlee and Brian Barcic report that they went to the new, upgraded and upscale Sam Snead’s Tavern located in Lely Resort! They were so impressed with the service, the atmosphere, the cleanliness, the prices and the great food that they will invite their friends to go with them the next time. They tell me the Creamed Mushroom and Spinach soup was just fantastic, but they only serve it on Monday, I guess. They have different home-made soups every day of the week, so call ahead to ask what their soup of the day ... Read More »

The Department of State made its official decision for Florida’s five preclearance counties to conduct Early Voting for the January 31, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) Election: to continue the previous schedule with the start of Early Voting 15-days before Election Day. That means in Collier County, Early Voting will begin on January 16th and end January 28th and will be offered Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eligible Collier County voters ready to cast their ballot early for the January 31, 2012 PPP Election may do so at any one of the following seven early voting locations: · ... Read More »