Who owns this beach?
North Naples debate wages over what is private, public
W hile handfuls of silvery fish mottled the shimmering aquamarine surface about 20 yards off Vanderbilt Beach, a school of well-dressed Neapolitans nearby ignored them. First, the humans marched down the boardwalk from The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, and out onto the white sand. Full Story
$300,000 donation will outfit Collier sheriff cars with AEDs
Kathy Friday, the picture of health and fitness, doesn't remember collapsing from cardiac arrest while working out with her trainer in December 2005. But quick action by her trainer, who knew CPR, and the availability of an automated external defibrillator saved her life. For this reason, Mrs. Full Story
An 'un-road trip' across America
A 26-year-old vegetarian from Oregon who just kayaked, powerboated and sailed around Southwest Florida as part of his "Un-Road Trip" across America is scheduled to be on "The Today Show" this week. Full Story
Hop aboard the 'First Tuesday' trolley
The "First Tuesday Trolley Hop" gets a jumpstart on the summer season from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 2. That's when riders can hop aboard a Naples Transportation, Tours and Event Planning trolley and ride, free of charge, around town with stops at various restaurants where they can admire artwork and avail themselves of food and drink specials. Full Story
Local charities hope to clean up at Harley-Davidson bike wash
Nearly two dozen charities will clean up as part of a bike wash at Naples Harley- Davidson from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30. The organizations, from Gulf Coast High School Key Club to the Humane Society Naples, Community Blood Center and the American Heart Association, have been collecting pledges all month long. Full Story
United Way wants softball teams for 2nd annual tourney
The United Way of Collier County invites local businesses and groups to sign up teams for the second annual United Way Softball Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, at North Collier Regional Park. Registration is $250 per team; deadline to sign up is June 10. Sponsorship opportunities are also available from $35 to $2,500. Full Story
College-bound Collier kids get a hand from Founders Fund
More than two dozen high school seniors from public and private schools throughout Collier County have been awarded Founders Fund scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year. Each will receive $2,000 per year for the next four years from the Founders Fund, as long as they maintain a B avera in their college studies. Full Story
Scholarships will help five Collier students build on construction academy experience
The building industry has slowed down nationwide, but the construction academies at local high schools are still going strong. There are 570 students learning the construction and drafting trades at six academies within Collier County. The Collier Building Industry Foundation is providing five of these students with scholarships. Full Story
Donate blood, catch a flick
The Community Blood Center, an affiliate of the NCH Healthcare System, is in need of donors. The bloodmobile will be at the Hollywood 20 movie theater at 6006 Hollywood Blvd. from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31. Full Story
Aspiring architects sought for AIA award
The American Institute of Architects Florida Southwest is seeking applicants for its annual $1,500 scholarship awarded to a student who resides in Collier, Lee, Hendry, Charlotte or Glades counties. High school seniors entering a professional degree program at an NAAB-accredited program of architecture (a list of the programs can be found at www.naab. Full Story
Vitelli scholarships support young musicians
Two members of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra have been awarded 2009 Joyce Anne Vitelli Scholarships of $7,500 each. Noelle Ham is principal second violin with the orchestra. She will attend the University of Florida to major in premed and hopes to become an oncologist. Full Story
Get started on quitting
A series of five free "Quit Smoking Now" classes will begin from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the Collier County Health Department, 3301 Tamiami Trail E. Call Rachel Kleist to register, at 252-6852. The Florida Department of Health and the American Cancer Society also provide Florida residents a toll-free tobacco cessation help line. Full Story
UF research suggests mockingbirds know who's who
The birds are watching. They know who you are. And they will attack. Nope, not Hitchcock. It's science. University of Florida biologists are reporting that mockingbirds recognize and remember people whom the birds perceive as threatening their nests. Full Story
The Motley Fool Take
DirecTV Grows
Think consumers are reining in entertainment spending now that times are tough? Think again. DirecTV (Nasdaq: DTV) gained 460,000 net new subscribers in its latest quarter, on 7 percent year-over-year revenue growth. Consumers must be scaling back on other expenses, while signing up for TV programming packages. Full Story
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