- 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. - Outdoors
Marco Y camps blend creativity, learning
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Marco Y camps blend creativity, learningElementary school student Chloe Doxsee summed up the attraction of summer camp at the Greater Marco Family YMCA as being the opposite of school. - Local
Football: High schools try to prevent heat stroke
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Football: High schools try to prevent heat stroke"Everybody wants to keep their players safe," Naples High School football coach Bill Kramer said. - Outdoors
Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, June 15-21
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Fishingcast: Southwest Florida, June 15-21Less p.m. storm predictions for week. Moderate east winds. Marginal mild red tide in evidence. - Outdoors
On The Hook: Release them for tomorrow
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On The Hook: Release them for tomorrowInterestingly, many of our anglers here on the Paradise Coast have raised the same inquiry. - High-school
FHSAA refusing to change stance on heat illness safety
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FHSAA refusing to change stance on heat illness safetyAgenda for June 11-12 board meeting continues to only recommend ice tubs and wet-bulb globe thermometers despite advice to mandate such items. - Collier Citizen
Naples charter captain returns to TV
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Naples charter captain returns to TVThe Discovery Channel program is the seventh fishing show he has been part of in seven years, Bedell said. - Football
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 - Boys-Basketball
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 - Outdoors
Gardening: Is your lawn turning yellow?
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Gardening: Is your lawn turning yellow?Their presence will appear first as a yellowing of grass blades along the edges of any brown spots you may have or along sidewalks and driveways. - Sports
A look at this area’s 2018 Winged Foot finalists
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A look at this area’s 2018 Winged Foot finalistsLike many successful student-athletes or people in general, Olivia Watt has to stay organized and manage her time correctly. - Outdoors
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.
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Football: Liberal's field goal propels Lely
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Football: Liberal's field goal propels LelyThe Lely High School football team used a last second field goal by John Liberal to propel themselves past North Fort Myers in their spring game. - Outdoors
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Marco boaters promote life jacket use
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Marco boaters promote life jacket useA group of Marco Island boating enthusiasts came together Saturday morning at the Marco Island Yacht Club. - Swamp Buggy Race
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Swamp buggies: Greenling wins 2018 Bud Cup
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Swamp buggies: Greenling wins 2018 Bud CupThe final race of the season came down to two of the best drivers, and Greenling had the inside position - 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.” - 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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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. - 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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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. - Sports
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Pickleball means more to Naples than U.S. Open
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Pickleball means more to Naples than U.S. OpenMore and more courts are going up day by day in the "Pickleball Capital of the World" - Sports
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Photos: YMCA Summer Camp, 2018
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Photos: YMCA Summer Camp, 2018Photos: YMCA Summer Camp, 2018 - Outdoors
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Photo essay: The burrowing owls of Marco Island
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Photo essay: The burrowing owls of Marco IslandI have been photographing for nearly 65 years, so I have learned to be patient and have honed my observational skills. - Collier Citizen
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Immokalee's Perez to play college lacrosse
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Immokalee's Perez to play college lacrosseFour years ago, Immokalee's Ariel Perez had never picked up a lacrosse stick. He's now headed to a Division II program to play college lacrosse.
