Bill Poteet named 2008 Golden Gate Citizen of The Year
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
‘Be prepared’ is the Boy Scout motto, but longtime Scout turned community advocate Bill Poteet says he was not prepared, Nov. 21, to hear his name given as the 2008 Citizen of the Year during the annual banquet, Nov. 21, at the Naples Elks Lodge. The award is sponsored by the Collier Citizen and the Golden Gate Presidents Council. Full story »
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- Principal writes adventure book
- Publix on Davis Boulevard to offer Christmas carols on Dec. 8
- ENFD’s Schank retires
- Pepper Ranch acquired
- Deck the halls and the house
- Holiday Events
- Golden Gate Estates home destroyed in fire Sunday
- Fire destroys everything but family’s Thanksgiving spirit
- Golden Gate toddler killed by falling TV
Hillis: Student becomes teacher
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
The advice to “dust off your resume” isn’t always welcome from one’s boss, but in the case of Shane Hillis, it meant a tremendous opportunity. Hillis was a four-year assistant to Gulf Coast’s head wrestling coach, Mike DiGrigoli, and one of his former wrestlers. Hillis, a 2003 Shark graduate, would joke that the top job would be his when coach “D” was “old and retired.”
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- Club gets kids to try triathlon
- Sidelines: For the love of cranberry sauce
- Racers give green flag to cause
A New Perspective: EMS move won’t avoid duplication of service
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
Last week’s column about the dispute between EMS and fire personnel over providing Advanced Life Support caused quite an uproar. We had letters, calls and comments from as far away as Denver, Colorado, and Wichita, Kansas. A former EMS member from Northern Florida called to complain because he lived in an area where the fire department took over EMS and he had to get out of the profession or take a 50 percent pay cut. Full story »
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- Bridge Scene: A bridge game for every lifestyle
- On the Mark: Pressure is from factual information
- Around Town: Turkey Day tales tickle funny bone
EES gives new meaning to ‘line dancing’
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
Waiting in line has never been this much fun. Each morning, 150 Estates Elementary School students are giving new meaning to the word, “line dancing.” “Our school has lots of soul,” says Bianca Paez, English language learners teacher. “Instead of having the kids sit around, I wanted to incorporate a little fun while they waited for school to start.” So, Paez turned on the music and started dancing.
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- Class Notes: District has much to be thankful for
- Garden of Eden is in bloom at Eden Florida
- Class Notes: Programs enhance academies
Helping you put your best foot forward
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
Dr. Loan Lam never doubted she’d have a career in medicine. After all, she grew up in a family full of physicians and dentists, but she wasn’t sure which kind of medicine she’d practice until midway through college, when a couple of broken toes helped make up her mind. Since then, Lam completed her residency at Yale in 2007 and was recruited by Physicians Regional to open Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Centers in Naples and on Marco. She admits that although she was trained to do a variety of surgeries, she believes in a philosophy of proactive foot care.
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- Money $marts: A gift that may not give at all
- All in the family at Gracie Barra Naples
- Money $marts: Déjà vu all over again
Baby, why don’t we go way down to Cocomo’s
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
Familiar lyrics start off with “Aruba, Jamaica, ooo, I wanna take you.” You can sing along, as almost everyone knows the first verse to the famous Beach Boy’s song, “Kokomo.” But at Cocomo’s Grill in Marco Island, the essence remains, “We’ll get there fast and then take it slow.” Full story »
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- Come Monday... there’ll be a bay view, but no Bayview
- Your Food Review: September 21, 2008
- Not your typical Irish pub: Erin’s Isle has gourmet approach to dining
Swimsuit Edition 2008: Stay-Cations - Florida's backyard is full of stuff to do
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Several ideas for those who opt to see Florida first. Full story »
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- Marco Island Arts Advisory Committee Meeting -- 12/02/08 at Marco Island City Hall
- Collier County Board of County Commissioners Meeting -- 12/02/08 at Collier County Government Center
- Lecture Series: A 3-Part Look Inside The European Union -- 12/02/08 at Collier County Public Library - Headquarters Branch
- Children's Theatre: "Pinocchio" -- 12/02/08 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
- Naples Lions Club Meeting -- 12/02/08 at Grand Buffet
- "Deer Santa" Decorated Reindeer Exhibit & Live Auction -- 12/02/08 at The Bell Tower Shops
- Christmas at Palm Cottage -- 12/02/08 at Palm Cottage - Naples Historical Society
- $1 Burger Night at Bar Louie -- 12/02/08 at Bar Louie - Gulf Coast Town Center
