Coronavirus cases continue surge in Florida as study warns of silent spread

Florida’s 14.15% of tests reported positive for coronavirus also continues a spike that has seen that rate more than triple over the past month, a clear indicator of deep virus spread across the state.

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Gardening: Watching the grass grow

The last several weeks of rain has caused a flush of growth in the garden that will continue through September and possibly into October.

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Bench honors fallen MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith

Police Foundation representatives, family members and supporters gathered Sunday to dedicate a memorial bench to the late MIPD Lt. Clayton Smith.

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Is it safe for Disney World to reopen Saturday?

As Walt Disney World prepares to reopen Saturday, Florida has recorded the largest weekly increase in coronavirus cases in the country.

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July 8: State reports 232 new COVID-19 cases in Collier

In the last seven days, the percentage of people testing positive for COVID-19 in Collier County is 20.6%.

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July 8: Florida adds almost 10,000 new cases of COVID-19

Wednesday marked the 15th consecutive day that at least 5,000 new cases of COVID-19 have been announced in Florida.

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Judge strikes down Marco Island condo board’s ‘draconian’ screening practice

A Collier County judge struck down the Crescent Beach Condo Association's screening policy requiring buyers to share their tax returns with the board.

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Collier, Naples, Marco Island beaches return to normal hours

After modifying weekend beach hours and parking requirements to ward off potential out-of-town Fourth of July crowds, local beach restrictions have been lifted again.

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3 To Do: Tigertail Beach cleanup, more

Gloves, grabbers, bags, and water provided, but if you have your own grabbers, bucket, and reusable water bottle, bring them along to reduce waste.

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DeSantis vetoes $650K for Marco fire station

A $650,000 appropriation for the construction of Marco Island's main fire station was vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

State orders schools to reopen in August

School districts can submit plans to educate students remotely, but they must prove that students learning from home are receiving the same level of education that students in school buildings receive.

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Steve Reynolds says goodbye to Marco Island

There will be a void in many Marco Island gatherings – once Marco Island starts having events again.

Farhat:  Swimming success with academic undercurrent

He derives as much pleasure from seeing his swimmers develop academically as he does watch them improve in the pool.

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Councilor Roman: I will not run for reelection

Marco Island City Councilor Charlette Roman announced Monday via newsletter she will not run for reelection Nov. 3

Marco penthouse and lot sell for more than $5M each

COVID-19 did not stop June record-breaking sales on Marco Island as a beachfront lot sold for $5.5 million and a penthouse sold for $5.125 million.

Message in a bottle: Connecting from miles apart

In today’s hyper-connected world, multitudinous channels exist for communication and linking up.

Sanibel shell museum’s new aquarium shows live octopuses, clams and a super-rare junonia

Sanibel shell museum's $6 million aquarium exhibit shows both sea shells and the critters that live inside them, including giant clams and octopuses.

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Bookworm: ‘Gatecrasher’ offers dishy tales

You learned it from your best friend's husband's boss's wife at a neighborhood get-together last month and it was confirmed last weekend.

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Bank of America temporarily closes some branches in SWFL

Bank of American closed some of its branches in Florida Monday, including ones in SWFL, amid the spike in coronavirus cases.

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July 7: State reports 125 new COVID-19 cases in Collier

In the last seven days, the percentage of people testing positive for COVID-19 in Collier County is 20.51%.

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Celebrity Birthdays, July 7-13

I am a pop singer born in England on July 10, 1993.

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Horoscopes, June 7-13

Relating to others can sometimes be difficult for you, Cancer. You tend to see things more deeply and emotionally than others.

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WOW To Do List: Artist Talks, more

Pam Shudes: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Marco Island Center for the Arts.

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Coronavirus: Second Collier clerk’s office worker tests positive

A second Collier County clerk of courts office employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, clerk's office officials said Monday.

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July 6: State reports 57 new COVID-19 cases in Collier

On Monday, Collier's overall positivity rate increased to 13.51%, the highest its been since March 22 when it was 13.64% and the county had 33 cases

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Photos: Beach memorial

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Pharmacist: Chamomile helps arthritis, more

About a million cups of chamomile tea are served every single day!

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July 4: State reports 180 new COVID-19 cases in Collier

The Florida Department of Health reported 180 new cases of COVID-19 in Collier. County's death roll remains at 85.

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Lee, Collier officials respond to survey on COVID-19 practices

As coronavirus cases skyrocket in Southwest Florida, a survey asked public officials who's been tested and about their safety practices. Only half responded to questions.

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Photos: NeNe’s Kitchen, 2020

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Watts: Hearty is in everything NeNe’s Kitchen does

Our next dining destination is NeNe’s Kitchen, Marco Island.

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3 To Do: Fourth fun! ‘Star Wars’ on the big screen

“The Empire Strikes Back" in the theater, now's your chance.

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Best of June: The top things we ate in SWFL

We continued the “Takeout Edition” of “Watts for Dinner” in June.

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Letters to the Editor, July 3

I am writing a letter to you regarding the story you did on the message in a bottle (June 26)

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Hey Marco Island, looking for a place to eat?

Looking for a place to eat? Read ‘Watts for Dinner’ every Friday in the Marco Eagle.

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WOW To Do List: Daredevil rally, open mic and more

Sarasota’s “King of the High Wire” brings this daredevil-packed outdoor show to Hertz Arena.

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Collier clerk’s office cleaned after employee tests positive for COVID-19

A floor of the Collier administrative building on the county's main campus was disinfected this week after a clerk employee tested positive for COVID-19.

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July 2: State reports 163 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death in Collier

On Thursday, Collier's overall positivity rate increased to 12.92%, the highest its been since March 22 when it was 13.64% and the county had 33 cases.

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Experts warn public be wary of antibody testing for COVID-19

The results are prompting physicians to speculate many are seeking the test for a false sense of security when more research is needed.

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These webcams show beach conditions across Florida

This map shows webcams of beaches across Florida. Use it to look at current conditions.

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