TRACY X. MIGUEL, Multimedia Journalist - Marco Eagle's Department

About TRACY X. MIGUEL

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Biography

Six years ago, I started as an intern at the Naples Daily News in Naples, fresh out of college at The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's degree in print communication/journalism and a minor in creative writing. Before the internship was over, I asked for an extension of my time. I stayed with the ambition and hopes of staying as a staff writer. Before the extended internship was over, I was hired as staff writer.

Prior to covering transportation, traffic and breaking news, my beat included Immokalee, Golden Gate, Golden Gate Estates, higher education, including Hodges University and Edison State College, police and K-12 education. My beat continues to include general assignments and cops.

Living in the El Paso, Texas /Cd. Juarez, Chih., Mexico border for 22 years with my Mexican family and friends has helped me bring Latinos out of the shadows of foreign speech in Collier County.

I always knew I would be writing for a living. Writing will always be my passion.

Web sites I frequently visit for my beat:

Southwest Florida International Airport

Naples Municipal Airport

Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization

Collier County government

News Web sites that I read to see what’s happening back home:

El Diario

El Paso Times

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Position History

Multimedia Journalist
04/29/2004 - current

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Stories

Political Consultant: Fla. Libertarians need to keep campaigns focused to win elections, grow party Published 05/25/2013 at 6:03 p.m.
Roger Stone is a national political consultant with ties to presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. What advice does he have for Florida Libertarians about winning elections and growing their party?
Lely grad noted for leadership, curiosity of the world around him Published 05/25/2013 at 5:30 a.m.
Zachary Halaschak traveled to Tanzania last summer and immersed himself in the culture. How has his interest in the world influenced his life as a student and a leader?
NABOR says summer outlook good for home sales following robust April Published 05/24/2013 at 6:40 p.m.
The housing market continues to remain hot heading into summer. The overall median price increased 18 percent from $186,000 in April 2012 to $219,000 for the 12-month period ending April 2013, according to a prepared statement NABOR released this afternoon.
NABOR: April median home price rose 18 percent, summer outlook good Published 05/24/2013 at 12:53 p.m.
The housing market continues to remain hot heading into summer. The overall median price increased 18 percent from $186,000 in April 2012 to $219,000 for the 12-month period ending April 2013, according to a prepared statement NABOR released this afternoon.
Naples sisters open luxury spa, hope to expand franchise to 20 locations Published 05/20/2013 at 5:45 a.m.
From espresso mud body scrubs, rainfall refresher massages to agave nectar pedicure and detoxifying seaweed wraps, The Woodhouse Day Spa's customers can indulge their senses. Two sisters have opened the spa.
Riding into the sunset: King Richard's sells rides, equipment at auction Published 05/17/2013 at 5:30 a.m.
More than 400 King Richard's Family Fun Park items were auctioned Thursday by Norton Auctioneers of Michigan Inc. at the site. From arcade games and rides to restaurant and bar equipment, who were the buyers?
Price check: Southwest Florida shoppers see modest food price increases Published 05/13/2013 at 7:30 a.m.
Food prices are continuing to increase in Southwest Florida and an analyst looks ahead at whether that trend will continue.
Hedge funds, investors grabbing up real estate in some parts of Florida Published 05/11/2013 at 7:15 a.m.
Hedge fund operators are targeting homes to acquire in some parts of Florida, but not everyone sees that as a trend in Collier County. Experts offer their opinions on hedge fund acquisitions and how they affect the market.
North Naples church's 35-acre expansion plans get airing Published 05/09/2013 at 8:09 p.m.
A North Naples church wants to add a children's center, an elementary and middle school and continuing care units.
Collier church has long-range plan for schools, assisted living center Published 05/08/2013 at 7 a.m.
A church in North Naples wants to be more than a church. It wants to offer a school, community center and assisted living units. The community will have a chance to hear more about it this week.