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FDOE report: Class size reduction in schools unnecessary, too costly

A report to be discussed by the Florida Board of Education next week finds that there is a lack of evidence to support smaller class sizes, saying they have a minimal effect ...

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More than 1,000 at-risk for swine flu drawn to first Southern Collier vaccination clinic

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PHOTOS: Owner looks to resurrect dome home on Cape Romano

Published November 6, 2009 at 7:51 p.m. 1 comment

Ida now a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds

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Judy Sproul, chairman of the board for the Naples Botanical Garden stands in one of the garden's new features, the butterfly garden, which is located in the Children's Garden. The gardens open to the public November 14 with 70-acres of new gardens including a Children's Garden, Brazilian Garden Caribbean Garden and more. Lexey Swall/Staff

Naples Botanical Garden reopening as second largest garden in the state

The Naples Botanical Garden reopens this Saturday in a huge way: It will come out of its 17-month hiatus as the second largest ...

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POLL: Council raises, smaller, but back on the table Published November 6, 2009 at 2 p.m. 4 comments
VIDEOS: Prep football Week 10: Difficult ending for Lely's tumultuous season Published November 7, 2009 at 10:27 a.m. 0 comments
Marco to consider building a high school in the park Updated November 6, 2009 at 2:37 p.m. 25 comments
Marco reconsiders fertilizer rules, addresses utility issues Published November 6, 2009 at 2:27 p.m. 0 comments
Retailers: ‘Rebates for refrigerators’ not quite a 'cash for clunkers' deal Updated November 5, 2009 at 9:17 p.m. 0 comments

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Police Beat: Nov. 7, 2009 Published 11/7/2009 at 9:16 p.m. 0 comments
Ida now a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds Published 11/6/2009 at 7:34 a.m. 0 comments
Marco to consider building a high school in the park Published 11/5/2009 at 8:44 p.m. 25 comments
8 wayward cows shut down traffic in Golden Gate Estates Published 11/7/2009 at 11:30 p.m. 0 comments
PHOTOS: Owner looks to resurrect dome home on Cape Romano Published 11/6/2009 at 7:51 p.m. 1 comment

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Cape Romano's infamous dome home

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Collier County arrests 11-03-09

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Lely Homecoming activities bring busy week

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Marco to consider building a high school in the park Published 11/5/2009 at 8:44 p.m. 25 comments
Councilman Chuck Kiester eyes reelection, Marco's future Published 11/3/2009 at 4:04 p.m. 10 comments
POLL: Council raises, smaller, but back on the table Published 11/6/2009 at 2:00 p.m. 4 comments
Letter To The Editor: The future of our city Published 11/6/2009 at 11:48 a.m. 2 comments
VIDEO: Marco Publix keeps it cool with crane's help Published 11/2/2009 at 6:21 p.m. 1 comment

Understanding loan modification and the Making Homes Affordable Program Published 11/4/2009 at 2:22 p.m. 0 comments
Tober pulls paramedic certification for all East Naples firefighters Published 10/30/2009 at 4:58 p.m. 4 comments
Court Notebook: Marco man waved body part; guilty of indecent exposure Published 10/29/2009 at 11:52 a.m. 3 comments
PHOTOS: Owner looks to resurrect dome home on Cape Romano Published 11/6/2009 at 7:51 p.m. 1 comment
Trojans bewitch Bears, 21-0 Published 11/3/2009 at 11:55 a.m. 0 comments

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Officials: Residents should take advantage of cooler weather to prepare yards for wildfire season Published 11/7/2009 at 3:44 p.m. 0 comments
More than 1,000 at-risk for swine flu drawn to first Southern Collier vaccination clinic Updated 11/7/2009 at 2:33 p.m. 0 comments
South Lee County Real Estate Transactions from Oct. 26-30, 2009 Published 11/7/2009 at 6:00 a.m. 0 comments
Collier Real Estate Transactions from Oct. 12-16, 2009 Published 11/7/2009 at 6:00 a.m. 0 comments

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First swine flu vaccination clinic hosted by the health department in southern Collier County

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Guest Commentary: Housing leads the way to economic recovery Published 11/6/2009 at 11:55 a.m. 0 comments
Guest Commentary: Let’s work together for solutions Published 11/6/2009 at 11:53 a.m. 0 comments
Guest Commentary: Effective budgeting in challenging times Published 11/6/2009 at 11:51 a.m. 0 comments
Letter To The Editor: The future of our city Published 11/6/2009 at 11:48 a.m. 2 comments

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If you’re a parent, would you like the Marco Island Police Department to have contact information for you and information regarding your child in case of an emergency?

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VIDEOS: Prep football Week 10: Difficult ending for Lely's tumultuous season Published 11/7/2009 at 10:27 a.m. 0 comments
PHOTOS/VIDEO/STATS: Prep football Week 10: Barron Collier rallies behind Novak to knock off Lely, win district title Updated 11/6/2009 at 11:48 p.m. 0 comments
Weiner stays ahead in swami race Published 11/6/2009 at 12:49 p.m. 0 comments
Coach proud of Eagles soccer team Published 11/5/2009 at 9:13 p.m. 0 comments

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Front Row Center: Naples first film festival pulls in cinematic themes and talent far beyond normal popcorn fare Published 11/5/2009 at 6:00 p.m. 0 comments
The Dish: Potato chive crusted flounder Published 11/5/2009 at 4:16 p.m. 0 comments
Cheap Eats: Vandy’s 5 Brothers gives you more ways to save Published 11/5/2009 at 10:15 a.m. 0 comments
Behind Bars: Bartender Chad Chupurdia spills his secrets Published 11/5/2009 at 10:02 a.m. 0 comments

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More than 1,000 at-risk for swine flu drawn to first Southern Collier vaccination clinic Updated 11/7/2009 at 2:33 p.m. 0 comments
Lely Homecoming activities bring busy week Published 11/6/2009 at 12:42 p.m. 0 comments
The church lady: Here comes Christmastime! Published 11/6/2009 at 11:46 a.m. 0 comments
PHOTO GALLERY: Smooth blast from the past Published 11/5/2009 at 2:42 p.m. 0 comments

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