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Veteran-friendly Collier County honors Military Appreciation Month
Collier County has many remembrance moments to celebrate in the month of May. The City of Naples, once called a “nothing to do in little town” in a 1949 Florida Trend magazine article, was also called” “the little bend in the road.” The road to which they were referring was the Tamiami Trail, completed April 26, 1928, by Barron Gift Collier, whose personal pledge to finish a portion of the highway between Tampa and Miami led the Florida State Legislature to create Collier County on May 8, 1923.
Local group rallies in solidarity with Israel
The Solidarity with Israel Coalition of Southwest Florida is rallying for support of Israel and the return of hostages in a non-political gathering in Naples. Passover week is an important time for the Jewish community, but hostages are still being held. They hope during this time, they’re able to spread...
New movie theater replaces Silverspot in Mercato: What we know about the grand opening
If you're looking for someplace fresh to check out some new movies, Naples is welcoming its newest theater next week. Texas-founded Alamo Drafthouse has never had a Florida location. The company chose Naples to be the home of its first. Here's everything we know about the grand opening:. When does...
Naples, Cape Coral parents of Charlotte County deputy killed in DUI crash settle lawsuit
The Naples and Cape Coral parents of a Charlotte County deputy killed in a crash and a driver convicted of drunken driving manslaughter in his death have reached a settlement in a civil lawsuit. Court records indicate that Cassandra Smith, 31, and the parents of Charlotte County Deputy Christopher Taylor,...
Collier County All-Stars: Get to know Gulf Coast's Will Brockmeier
Each month Collier County Public Schools select district high school All-Stars to recognize for being leaders on and off the field of play or for being up-and-rising stars. The Naples Daily News will sit down with some of these student-athletes so you can meet the county's honorees. William Brockmeier is...
Too plain? Design plans for new Chick-fil-A in Naples sent back to the drawing board
The Design Review Board has sent Chick-fil-A back to the drawing board on a proposed restaurant in Naples. On Wednesday, the board continued a preliminary review hearing indefinitely, saying the design did nothing for them – or the city. Plans for the new eatery, submitted to the city, showed...
Collier commission approves lease and operating agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate
Collier commissioners have approved a long-term lease and operating agreement critical to the reopening of the Golden Gate golf course. On Tuesday, the board voted unanimously in favor of the contract, authorizing the commission chairman to sign it. ...
Bear spotted sleeping in tree in Naples
A large black bear climbed up a tree and was caught on camera relaxing on some branches at Heritage Bay Boulevard in Naples. A video sent in by Robert Bosch showed a black bear who seemed to be sleeping comfortably in a tree early Tuesday morning. According to the Florida...
Port Royal, Naples history: Little fishing spot morphs into luxe neighborhood
Let’s travel back 105 years to a great little fishing spot known as Hack’s Grove. Never heard of it?. You might know it better by its more modern name, Port Royal in Naples. The historic photo depicts Robert H. West from Cincinnati, Ohio, and John Hachmeister in a...
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