Archive for June, 2010

PHOTOS: Hands Across the Sand protests draw people to beaches across Southwest Florida

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

An enthusiastic group of residents gathered at Seagate Beach in North Naples for the Hands Across the Sand protests on Saturday, June 26, 2010 to protest offshore and nearshore oil drilling.

Hands Across the Sand offshore drilling protest today

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

At noon today, hundreds of people will join hands on beaches in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Sanibel, Marco Island and many other cities around the nation to oppose offshore oil drilling and support clean energy.

Marco Island finally settles asbestos controversy

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

A bitter, five-year controversy involving asbestos deposits on Marco Island has reached resolution.

Police Beat: June 25, 2010

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriffa s Office at 774-4434, the Lee County Sheriffa s Office 239-477-1000 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050. a- Deputies: Man stole electronics, tools, jewelry from parents a- 7-Eleven clerk ...

Howling success? Sequels have struggled this summer, but ‘Twilight’…

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

In this film publicity image released by Summit Entertainment, Kristen Stewart, left, and Robert Pattinson are shown in a scene from, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." Tatiana Dacruz, 12, carried a a oeTwilighta bag to school with pride.

Marco fireworks won’t fizzle but could have less sizzle if money not raised

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

The traditional 30-minute show might have to be knocked down to 20 minutes, Chamber President Vip Grover said, adding that as of this week organizers were about $5,000 in the hole.

A Word A Day — esurient

Friday, June 25th, 2010

From Latin esurire , from edere . Ultimately from the Indo-European root ed- that has also given us edible, comestible, obese, etch, fret, edacious , prandial , and postprandial .

Women’s golf: Grey Oaks assistant Spero only remaining candidate at FGCU for now

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Grey Oaks assistant professional Meghan Spero will have an on-campus interview for the Florida Gulf Coast University women's golf position next Tuesday.

Chilling on Marco - Cooling off in the hot summer

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Photo by LANCE SHEARER Buy this photo>> Robert and Beth Brunsman took their daughter Ava, 3, along on an offshore fishing trip.

Police files: Old fashion legwork meets new age technology

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Photo by KELLY FARRELL, Staff Buy this photo>> A Marco woman, later identified as Clare Tucker, 90, was found dead in her car in a canal near Sand Hill Street, Marco, at about 12 p.m. on Friday.