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TS warning canceled for Lee as Alberto moves north
TS warning canceled for Lee as Alberto moves northMaximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph with higher gusts. Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 125 miles mainly to the east of the center. - Local
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Passing of an icon: 'Queen Mary' dead at 79
Passing of an icon: 'Queen Mary' dead at 79Martin presided for 35 years over Stan's weekly Sunday afternoon outdoor parties and the annual Buzzard Lope dance contest at the Mullet Festival. - Entertainment
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3 To Do: Memorial Day ceremony, more
3 To Do: Memorial Day ceremony, moreThe Marco Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a ceremony at 11 a.m., Monday, at Veteran’s Community Park. - Life
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Mackle Park hosts middle, high school students
Mackle Park hosts middle, high school studentsThe celebration used to be called the “Beach Bash." - Marketplace
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Dollar Stretcher: Stretching the grocery budget
Dollar Stretcher: Stretching the grocery budgetHere's a way to reduce the cost of feeding your family. Instead of going grocery shopping once a week, try only going four times per month. - News
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BOC delays decision on Marco COPCN application
BOC delays decision on Marco COPCN applicationThe Collier County Board of Commissioners has opted to delay making a decision on Marco Island's COPCN application until - Crime
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New trial; police say driver fled, lacked license
New trial; police say driver fled, lacked licenseA Collier judge granted a new trial after a jury foreman testified jurors used a law book they found in a drawer to research one of the charges. - News
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Council votes against hiring search firm
Council votes against hiring search firmThe city of Marco Island will be without a full-time city manager for some time after the city council voted against hiring an executive search firm, - Collier Citizen
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Help to those who can’t feed their pets
Help to those who can’t feed their petsPeople who live without food security – that is, those in the terrifying position of not knowing where their next meal is coming from – don’t have extra money on hand to buy pet food. - News
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3 To Know: Former manager has next court date
3 To Know: Former manager has next court dateThe next court date in the case against ex-Marco Island City Manager Lee Niblock has been set for July 11. - News
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Council passes vote of no confidence in Grifoni
Council passes vote of no confidence in GrifoniThe Marco Island City Council passed 4-3 a vote of no confidence in Chairman Jared Grifoni, as a split council volleyed for position. - Life
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MICMS band honors vets with end of year concert
MICMS band honors vets with end of year concertThe gymnasium at MICMS was nearly filled with audience and musicians, and it appeared to be a tossup which of those was in the majority.
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Partnership breeds success for birds on Marco
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Partnership breeds success for birds on MarcoOutside from a handful of pesky fish crows, nests of black skimmers and least terns went undisturbed on Marco Island. - News
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Ex-city manager candidate denies accusations
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Ex-city manager candidate denies accusationsInterim Beaufort County Manager Josh Gruber has denied the allegations that there was a done-deal for him to become the Marco city manager last year. - Life
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Marco Y graduates preschoolers
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Marco Y graduates preschoolersIt was time for the island's littlest graduates to shine, and they did. They sparkled. - News
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Local construction firm caught up in fraud
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Local construction firm caught up in fraudStar Construction & Renovation, LLC, is fighting back after it found out its contractor's license was being used illegally by another firm. - News
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Input sought on vision for Veterans Park
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Input sought on vision for Veterans ParkThe Marco Island Parks and Recreation Department is continuing to solicit feedback on the future of Veterans Park despite a potential referendum. - Travel
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Want to get away? Visit Naples, Marco Island
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Want to get away? Visit Naples, Marco IslandThe award noted Naples has “lots to do,” highlighting shopping opportunities, the Naples Princess and Collier-Seminole State Park. - Crime
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CCSO: Marco fireman sent lewd photos to girl
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CCSO: Marco fireman sent lewd photos to girlA woman contacted the Collier Sheriff's Office because she thought her juvenile daughter was having a sexual relationship with a man. - News
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Threat of bar, ethics complaint leveled against chair
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Threat of bar, ethics complaint leveled against chairMarco Island resident has Bill McMullan has announced he will file bar and ethics complaints against City Council Chairman Jared Grifoni. - News
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Attorney clarifies how agreement terms created
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Attorney clarifies how agreement terms createdRecords show how resolution agreement terms involving Marco Island Academy Principal Melissa Scott and former City Manager Lee Niblock were created. - Life
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Ask The Pharmacist: Pain killers, drug mugging
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Ask The Pharmacist: Pain killers, drug muggingIt’s a catch 22 if you are in pain and worried about opiates because then you will be switched to an NSAID drug like ibuprofen. - News
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Council considers reduction of local tax
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Council considers reduction of local taxThe Marco Island City Council has voted to bring back a resolution proposing a reduction in its local Communications Services Tax. - Music
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Music May 27-June 3; Harry Connick Jr. heads pack
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Music May 27-June 3; Harry Connick Jr. heads packTwo big names — Harry Connick Jr. and John Waite — headline a week with piping hot organ virtuosity and Naples' huge assembled orchestra (115 players).
