Coastal Breeze News

The Naples Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) honored Corrections Sgt. Kristin Shiner of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for her successful efforts to persuade a man who allegedly shot and killed another man in his driveway to give up his gun. Sgt. Shiner was awarded the Medal for Heroism after risking her personal safety in order to protect the lives of others. She received her medal at a special ceremony during SAR’s monthly luncheon on Friday at the Country Club of Naples. Sgt. Shiner was at home in Cape Coral on her day off July 25 ... Read More »

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 a consolidation is accomplished and configured, what entities are involved and the operational and organizational impacts require a thorough assessment and plan so that we as a community can make an informed decision as to what course is best in providing public safety in Collier County. ... Read More »

By Danielle Dodder  “Nobody trusts government on any level anymore.” City Council Vice Chair Larry Magel sums up the collective headwinds facing anyone wrangling public money these days. Magel, along with fellow councilors and budget subcommittee members Wayne Waldack and Bill Trotter, spent 37 hours meeting with city staff, studying the fine print, and voicing opinions on proposed items in the 2012 budget created by the city as manager and staff worked to create something to pass muster with both public and city council. The challenge: nearly all public money in Florida rides on the back of property taxes. The ... Read More »