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Clubs taken over from Bonita Bay Group by members now finding success

Here’s a look at other Bonita Bay Group clubs and properties, past and present. Doing well with membership up. Read More.

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Florida’s growth near top in U.S.

Florida soon could be the third most-populous state.Florida had the nation’s third-largest population growth in the past year. The U.S. Census reported Wednesday that Florida grew by 256,000 residents from April 2010 to July 2011.

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Collier crime rate declines 15 years in a row; only county in Florida to do so

For the past 15 years, as Collier County underwent one of the most volatile times in its history — a population boom, a real estate market bust, unstable employment rates — one trend has remained the same.  Crime fell.  Read … Continue reading

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Hurricane predictors admit they can’t predict hurricanes

Monday, December 12, 2011 By Tom Spears Two top U.S. hurricane forecasters, revered like rock stars in Deep South hurricane country, are quitting the practice because it doesn’t work. William Gray and Phil Klotzbach say a look back shows their … Continue reading

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Sea turtle nesting season ends with Collier numbers equal to last year

This year’s sea turtle nesting numbers ended even with or better than the higher counts seen in the past two years. Read More.

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Collier, Lee restaurants buck economic decline with increased 2011 sales

With restaurants being a large part of the businesses here, this is good to hear. Read More.

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Should residents of high-rises evacuate if ordered to?

Q. I live in a high-rise building on the beach. Last year we were ordered to go to a shelter. The storm passed and we returned to find we had no damage. This year if we are ordered to evacuate, … Continue reading

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It’s the time of the year alligators are lookin’ for love

t’s that time of year again, the height of the dry season and alligator breeding season, when the state’s favorite reptiles are on the move looking for water and that special scaly someone. Video. Read More.

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Season hit a high note, Lee, Collier county merchants say

As visitors go home, businesses satisfied. Read More.

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Social media upping homeowner’s insurance rates?

Can your Facebook posts cause you to pay more for homeowner’s insurance? It’s not as far fetched as it sounds. Read More.

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FAA: Naples can’t use city codes to stop airport runway extension

FAA responded Wednesday to the city’s request for a legal opinion on whether the city is preempted from enforcing a city ordinance to prevent a proposed runway extension at Naples Municipal Airport. Read More.

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Fishing Report

Snook action starting to increase. Read More.

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Palm Beach art show previews what’s to come in Naples International Art and Antique Show

The American International Fine Art Fair, Feb. 5 to 13, is considered a model for the upcoming Naples International Art & Antique Fair opening at 11 a.m. Friday. Read More.

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Robb & Stucky files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Too bad as they have quality furniture. Might be some sales coming up, though. For the details, Read More.

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Future fuzzy for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac helped bring on the financial crisis and need to be phased out, some Lee County business leaders say. Read More.

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Chinese Drywall one year later

Chinese drywall is a serious problem. They did a test to see how it accumulates. Video. Read More.

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Collier sees nearly 5 percent jump in visitors in November; Lee up nearly 12 percent

Local hoteliers had something extra to be thankful for in November. Read More.

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New homeowners have until March 1 to seek homestead exemption

Time is running out for new Florida residents to save about $800 on property taxes by signing up for a homestead exemption. Read More.

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State closer to granting dredging permit to open clogged Wiggins Pass

A project to remove a shoal that has posed a hazard to boaters for months at Wiggins Pass in North Naples has reached a milestone. Read More.

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Southwest Florida’s tourism industry looks to capitalize on cold weather exodus this holiday season

“From all indications, we should be above where we were in 2009,” Collier County tourism director Jack Wert said. Read More.

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