In a move the surprised me, the Florida Everblades announced today that they have loaned veteran forward Ernie Hartlieb to Rochester of the AHL. Ernie isn't actually new to the AHL, having spent the early part of his career with...

Restoring Our Nation Upon Its Rightful Course

Leadership Growth

Are they double-dipping?

What will 'the new normal' be like?

Obama's inappropriate behavior in a time of tragedy

The new proposed carbon treaty is the final blow to U.S. independence.

Political correct going amuck

What say you?

In vino veritas, in aqua sanitas.

Come to our first Program of the Season on November 17th at The Conservancy of SW Florida auditorium at 7:30 to hear Ted Below talk about these wonderful birds that are threatened.

Hot weather should mean hot fishing for all the waters of Naples and Marco and into the Ten Thousand Islands. Bass Fishing will be heating up also from the Golden Gate Canals to the Eveglades.

Why do some people act like real jerks when they get behind the wheel?

An article was published online today in the Journal of Public Health. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore determined children whose families were without health insurance were 60 percent more likely to die in the hospital than those with such insurance. This resulted in some 17,000 unnecessary deaths over two decades. Keep in mind for every child who died, many more endured extra pain and suffering as diagnostic tests and medically necessary procedures were delayed. David C. Chang, co-director of the pediatric surgery outcomes research group at Hopkins and a study co-author, said he could not think of a medical treatment that has such a dramatic impact on health outcomes as health insurance seemingly does.

Five years after the vote I still encounter many people who aren’t sure about how things now work at the Zoo.

Comic relief means a great deal to anyone whenever they are under a modicum of stress, so this little "slice of classroom life" should put a smile on the faces of the many teachers who've dealt with the stress of...

Please share your experiences with this bug and its vaccine

The world's greatest drummers battled it out in concert, on records on on television for almost 20 years. And all of those duels have been well-documented. But is there more, rare and very valuable audio and video of Gene and Buddy out there that we don't know about?

Sustainable Tour Across North America, from Naples to the Pacific Northwest, to the Midwest, to the Great Lakes, Southeast...and back to Florida.

Sunflowers, Chad Oliver and me!

In case you missed the story in the Daily News ...

... It all started in Ohio, and the rest is history

... And he likes it! And hopes for more!

The live blog for this week's Collier County Commission meeting begins Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at 9 a.m.

Residency and financial policies meet -- or collide?

The October Florida Panther Update is now available on-line. View the latest trail cam photos of an uncollared male panther sniffing around an underpass to the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge!

eNewsletter expert puts it all in perspective for professional service providers

When you are a publisher, you never know how your day is going to go, which is what I love (and hate sometimes).
Today’s blog goes to the dogs.

Finding the catalyst to tie it all together

Sometimes kindness, real and metaphorical, occurs in unexpected places, if only we take the time to look for it.

Even the most waste-conscious among us can feel overwhelmed by the amount of household waste that goes beyond what municipal recyclers and compost bins can handle. This list will help you divert more waste away from landfills.

Welcome to this blog. I am running for election to the Marco Island City Council, and am very interested in what you, the voters on Marco Island, desire in your city government. I have developed a website http://www.magel4marco.com , you can read additional information about me, my position on some of the current issues, and thoughts on making city government more responsive to the citizens.
I believe my management experience in lean, cost effective operations and strong financial management are needed at this time in Marco’s history. I have been involved in numerous governmental committees serving the citizens on Marco and Collier County. My campaign theme is “ An Independent Voice – For A Change”, and if elected will work to represent the citizens of Marco balancing your requirements for services with the realities of the economy in these difficult financial times.
Please let me have your thoughts

Christopher Ellis gets a surprise aboard the USS Ronald Reagan that brightens his day.

An introduction to 'propaganda'

I bid you adieu!

I chastised myself for worrying about Ghanaians holding their own on the world stage as I eavesdropped on the two very astute Ghanaian nationals giving my fellow Americans a real run. I already appreciate how good we Americans are in these matters. I felt pride, too for the Ghanaians so up to the challenge. These people are important to me now, too.

Matt Hudson expects to be busy this year.

Councilman Wayne Waldack, here, reporting back from Orlando, where the annual Florida League of Cities Conference was held.

Get the free booklet titled "New American Chefs" at Williams-Sonoma, Waterside Shops, 5415 U.S. 41 N., Naples for new and innovative recipes.

Marco Islanders' old cell phones can create a great benefit for our troops abroad

The Puerto Rican national team takes on the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium.

Time to go ... and an MVP from Glades Central

Allow me to get off of the Pop Culture Pedestal for a second and retell one of the most moving and inspiring stories I've ever heard, from my drama professor Sid Homan. I hope that, upon reading it, you feel as ready to take on the world as I do.

Well done Dr. Gray!

Officials with the Collier County Supervisor of Elections Office determined Tuesday night that the 1,000 faulty ballots have white blemishes in the tracking area on the left-hand margin. This prevented the machines from scanning them properly.

Kona Grill, an American grill and sushi bar, announced that it has closed its restaurant in Naples, according to a press release on the company's Web site.

I would like to give you a run-down of the many subjects involved with boating safety in the form of a quick Q&. I number them for easy recall.

Come join the grand opening of Mackle Park's Spray Park and Tot Basketball Court on Saturday, Oct 13th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm.

The season finally ended and what a year it was. We took the season to the last possible day you can have in Minor League Baseball.

Margie Ogle is an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP™ ) and a member of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP ™).

The sandy beaches and the gorgeous warm waters of Marco Island can make for the perfect day unless you are one of the unfortunate ones that encounter a Dasyatidae, also known as stingrays.

The snook bite is going off on the beaches! The best time to get out there with a fly rod is at daybreak but the bite can last well into the heat of the afternoon if conditions are favorable. Look for the bait and cast on the fringes. There's no need to cast out very far; in fact, you shouldn't even have to get your feet wet as long as the tides rollin' in!

The Pittsburgh Pirates made three early runs stand up in a 3-2 win over the Red Sox.

North Dakota fans are chanting and feeling better but FGCU still is in cruise control with a 77-56 lead with less than five minutes remaining. Well, there's a Steffi Sorensen steal and layup. That's how fast the Eagles are in this.

Monday qualifier Tim Conley finished up at 6-under.

I kind of worked it out the last 25 holes were just really as good as I can play, I think. I’m still making mental errors because it’s my first tournament since September.

She was always going to be a great champion, Serena Williams. From her early days on tour it was obvious she had great natural skill and a fierce drive to win and be more than just 'Venus' little sister".

One of the rites of passages of coming to Florida—at least in my eyes—is going to Disney World. I mean, how can you pass it up? It’s only a few hours down the road. I also have a girlfriend, who is a little too obsessed with Ariel for a 24 year old, who begged me to go.

X-tina and Ray LaMontagne get their retro on and in turn release some great music.

Have you heard the one about the man who died and went to heaven? As he approached the pearly white gates of glory, Saint Peter welcomed him to heaven and asked him where he was from. “Marco Island,” the man replied.
“Oh,” said Saint Peter, “You might not like it here.”

Answer: Corned beef hash, baked beans, ham and cheese and white bread.
Question: What are foods you won't find in The Ritz-Carlton dining room.

Are you sure that was a Category 3?

It's a good thing we all get along because working in a room that's probably 12 feet by 20 feet with five or six other people isn't the friendliest of situations.

South Lee County responders back in action, ready for assessments.

Fire alarms were tripped throughout the morning due to losses in power. Evacuees were already standing in lines that stretched the entire length of the concourse waiting for their breakfast, fruit and struedel, when an automated message blared over the loudspeakers at 7:58 a.m. telling them to report to the nearest exit.