- Outdoors
On The Hook: Fishing’s sequel to ‘Vacation’
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On The Hook: Fishing’s sequel to ‘Vacation’The vivid recall of a particular charter fishing trip a few years back was triggered recently. - Outdoors
Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, August 17-23
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Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, August 17-23The dominance of the red tide, algae issues portrayed in the local and national press have certainly accentuated the problem. - Outdoors
Gardening: August wettest, most humid month
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Gardening: August wettest, most humid monthAugust is here and temperatures this month will have highs of about 90-95 and lows in the mid-70s. - Marco-eagle
Lely football team looks for improvement in 2018
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Lely football team looks for improvement in 2018Lely football team expects to be better than last year's 2-7 squad - Football
High school football notebook: Aug. 13, 2018
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High school football notebook: Aug. 13, 2018Notes on area high school football programs: - Outdoors
Former NFL players put kids through their paces
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Former NFL players put kids through their pacesDuring their NFL playing days, Jimmie Bell (Chargers) and Steve Grant (Colts) had 100 percent commitment to their franchises. - News
Cost of competition: Marco Island Academy teams take to the web for fundraising
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Cost of competition: Marco Island Academy teams take to the web for fundraisingMarco Island Academy board chair Jane Watt said the school budgets over $100,000 annually to pay the costs of running their sports programs. - Football
Who are the five most underrated football players in Collier County?
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Who are the five most underrated football players in Collier County?A look at five players who aren't getting big-time recruiting love, but will be vital to his team's success on the field in 2018 - Collier Citizen
East Naples youth soccer star continues to impress
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East Naples youth soccer star continues to impressJonathan Nicacio, 14, has competed in several high-level soccer tournaments this summer and proven himself as one of the best players in Florida - Sports
Marco Island Academy hires Roberts as activities director
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Marco Island Academy hires Roberts as activities directorRyan Marie Roberts brings a wealth of experience in a variety of areas to Marco Island Academy athletics programs - Outdoors
E-City park ranger cycling 11,000 miles
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E-City park ranger cycling 11,000 milesFrom the Pacific Northwest, with barely a pause, she will lead the group, with an evolving cast of riders. - Life
Mike O’Leary plays tough, wheelchair or not
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Mike O’Leary plays tough, wheelchair or notMike O’Leary has been a lifelong athlete. He’s not letting a wheelchair put a stop to that.
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Football: MIA hires Bill Cranston as coach
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Football: MIA hires Bill Cranston as coachA retired Army veteran, Cranston has coached in four states, most recently at Cape Coral and Island Coast - Outdoors
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Marco Y: More camp ahead
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Marco Y: More camp aheadBesides regular camp, the Greater Marco Family YMCA's specialist series of camps are now in full swing. - Boys-Basketball
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Basketball: Immokalee's Hull hired at Naples
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Basketball: Immokalee's Hull hired at NaplesHull returns to his alma mater, replacing Pierre Eaton, after leading Immokalee to its first district title in 16 years - Sports
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New and improved Josh Wagner wins Firecracker 5K
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New and improved Josh Wagner wins Firecracker 5KLely graduate Josh Wagner chases down Estero's Hugh Brittenham late in Moe's Firecracker 5K - Outdoors
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Over $10,000 for island causes with Eagle Open
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Over $10,000 for island causes with Eagle Open“Our grounds crew has done a great job,” said golf pro Alex Genschoreck, as he welcomed the field of 65 golfers. - Sports
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5-Mile Hill Run boasts 403 participants
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5-Mile Hill Run boasts 403 participantsOn Saturday, Dec. 23, a flurry of activity surrounded Marco Island’s Wesley United Methodist Church. - Outdoors
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Islander qualifies for USA Sailing Team
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Islander qualifies for USA Sailing TeamRyan Garraty likes sailing, he said, for “the waves and the wind, and the feeling of winning.” - Outdoors
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400 up early for ‘Bridge Run’
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400 up early for ‘Bridge Run’What does a modern day cross-country run have in common with a lobster dinner at a seafood restaurant? Disposable bibs. - Swimming
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Swimming: Marco's Faremouth headed to Lynn
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Swimming: Marco's Faremouth headed to LynnMarco Island senior Susan Faremouth chooses Lynn University in Boca Raton over the University of Arkansas, University of Vermont and two state schools - Outdoors
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SAMI sails: Regatta draws windboats
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SAMI sails: Regatta draws windboatsThere is a committee boat, anchored in place, with race officials posting esoteric numbers on a message board. - Life
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Social Scene: YMCA volleyball champs
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Social Scene: YMCA volleyball champsThe Marco Island YMCA recent announced the top teams in the summer adult co-ed volleyball program. - Marco Eagle
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Lely's Francois looks for eye-opening season
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Lely's Francois looks for eye-opening seasonLely running back Henderson Francois hopes to open eyes in 2018
