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A roundup of real estate personnel notices Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 5:00AMA roundup of real estate personnel notices
Brent Batten: Hiller wants city to build more parking garages for beachgoers Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 7:57AMGeorgia Hiller has introduced and vows to research an idea that is sure to go over with City Council like an Anthony Weiner photo spread — beach parking garages in the city.
A Florida stay, plus gas to get you around Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 4:49PMFuel for fun
Brent Batten: An idea that won't fit — in a headline, or in the city Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 11:00AMHiller has introduced and vows to research an idea that is sure to go over with City Council like an Anthony Weiner photo spread — beach parking garages in the city.
Hermitage Hotel ranked among nation's best Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 10:15AMU.S. News has named The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville No. 6 on its annual list of best hotels in the country.
Half Century tourney on tap Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 8:44AMMore than 600 people will be arriving in Highlands County in the next several days.
Shop Talk: Marco hotel says diamonds are nice, but we’ve got Expedia Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 12:59PMSo it was a happy day at Marco Beach Ocean Resort when Expedia Insiders Select List named it one of the top-ranked destination hotels on its Insiders Select List.
Naples restaurateurs complain state inspector was overzealous in closings Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 5:00PMA handful of health-code violations and the temporary closing of several Naples restaurants in the past few months raised concerns about whether a new state inspector was overzealous. During the first quarter of 2011, five restaurants in Naples went through an emergency closure. The restaurant operators were upset and filed a complaint about the actions of inspector Awilda Rodriguez.
‘Long Ride Home’ to premiere on WGCU Thursday, May 19 Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 11:47AMAt 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, WGCU will premiere the documentary “Long Ride Home,” about life in Southwest Florida during desegregation. The program features interviews with residents of Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, Punta Gorda, Naples, Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral and Fort Myers.
In Memoriam: Gerald L. 'Jerry' Allison of WATG Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 12:22PMThe legendary architect designed iconic hotels such as the Sheraton Maui and Hotel Bora Bora
Letters to the Editor: April 18, 2011 Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 8:33AMHere are letters to the editor from recent editions of the Daily News
'Worst song I ever heard' Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 8:30PMSongwriter Eddie Snyder gifted him one of his most famous ballads, but in truth, Frank Sinatra thought it was about two gay men and absolutely hated it.
'Worst song I ever heard' Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 8:15PMIt became one of his most famous ballads, but the truth is, Frank Sinatra thought it was 'gay' and absolutely hated it.
Eddie Snyder: Co-writer of 'Strangers in the Night' and 'Spanish Eyes' Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 6:35PMFrank Sinatra may well have been the definitive interpreter of the American songbook, but two of his biggest hits originated in Europe. Paul Anka wrote new lyrics to "Comme D'Habitude", a chanson by Claude François and Jacques Revaux, and came up with "My Way", while the genesis of "Strangers In The Night" is even more convoluted. Ivo Robic, a Croatian composer popular in Germany with schlagers ...
Int'l and New England businesses gather at summit Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 12:30AMAndrew Bird runs a travel company near London, booking tours for people in the United Kingdom who want to visit New England.
Int'l and New England businesses gather at summit Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 5:38PM(AP:BRETTON WOODS, N.H.) Andrew Bird runs a travel company near London, booking tours for people in the United Kingdom who want to visit New England. On Monday, he got to play tourist himself, zooming down a zip line in northern New Hampshire as the snow blew into his face.
Research Across The Universe Spans Multibillion-Dollar Industry At Home Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 7:21PMby Staff Writers Anaheim CA (SPX) Mar 29, 2011 Scientists are spending scarce government money to study mysterious black stripes in the rainbow of light given off by celestial objects millions of light-years across the universe.
Research Across The Universe Spans Multibillion-Dollar Industry At Home Monday, March 28, 2011 @ 4:09PMScientists are spending scarce government money to study mysterious black stripes in the rainbow of light given off by celestial objects millions of light-years across the universe. There is no practical use for knowledge about these colors missing from the glow of Andromeda, Triangulum and other distant galaxies. Nevertheless, their research on this arcane topic, termed Diffuse Interstellar ...
Research Across the Universe Spans Multibillion-Dollar Industry at Home Sunday, March 27, 2011 @ 6:25PMNobel laureate Harold Kroto said that humanity's age-old quest to understand what's going on millions and billions of miles across the galaxy are having enormous and unexpected payoffs here on Earth, including the birth of a new, multibillion-dollar-per-year nanotechnology industry. His talk is part of a special symposium on the chemistry of natural resources during the 241st American Chemical ...
Marco Seafood Festival: Catch it if you can Saturday, March 26, 2011 @ 5:41PMThe Marco Island Seafood Festival, the island’s largest community event, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, at Veterans Community Park, in the center of the Island, will turn into an exciting variety of continuous entertainment with some of the best seafood in Florida and a special kids’ zone. More than 60 arts-and-crafts vendors will offer a shopper’s paradise.
DoubleTree by Hilton Salutes Top Hotels For Outstanding Achievements in 2010 Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 9:46AMDoubleTree by Hilton hotels is proud to recognize its hotels and resorts for exemplary efforts in 2010, as part of the brand’s annual Awards of Excellence Program. More than 30 awards were presented to hotels chosen from DoubleTree by Hilton’s portfolio of more than 240 hotels worldwide.
Group bookings on the rise, tourism officials say Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 12:49PMIt's time for the region's lifeblood tourism and hospitality industries to shift into overdrive.
Higher education briefs for the week of March 6 Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 5:06PMThe Frances Pew Hayes Center for Lifelong Learning at Hodges University will host a free session on caring for Alzheimer’s patients on Tuesday. The lecture will run from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Hodges University Science and Technology building, at 2655 Northbrooke Drive.
Winter storms cited for chilling Collier County's Jan. tourism numbers Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 5:16PMNorthern blizzards put a chill on tourism in Collier County as the new year got under way.In January, visitor numbers dropped 1.7 percent, as snowy weather up north led to canceled flights and trips.
Disney builds its cruise fleet Sunday, February 13, 2011 @ 5:06PMMickey Mouse has launched a spectacular new cruise ship, the third in the Disney fleet, to give an extra dimension to family holidays in Florida.
ASK-GARY buys Siesta Key's Captiva Beach Resort Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 9:42PMWill hotels be the next thing to ask Gary about?The question resonates now that Gary
ASK-GARY? Founder's company buys famous Siesta Key resort Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 10:55AMGary Kompothecras' Kompo Family Co. LLC bought the 20-room, Siesta Key hotel last month for $1.83 million, property records show.
Sunday exclusive: Southwest Florida tax receipts rise Tuesday, February 1, 2011 @ 12:11AMConsumers in Lee and Collier counties closed out 2010 with a flurry of buying, pushing sales tax receipts up about 5 percent over the fourth quarter...
CALL FOR ACTION: BP oil spill claims denied Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 4:11PMNAPLES, Fla--When the BP oil spill interrupted their lives, three different families turned to us for help. All of them suffered business losses, but their claims were denied. Not one family could get a reason why.
Botanical Place residents allege building defects, developer calls claim ‘frivolous’ Sunday, January 30, 2011 @ 1:00PMThe developer of Botanical Place in East Naples and others involved in the design and construction of the affordable housing project are facing a lawsuit alleging a laundry list of defects. “I can tell you the claims are, for the most part, frivolous. Most of them have been addressed,” responded Phil McCabe, the developer of Botanical Place, a community of more than 200 units about three miles ...
Waldorf Astoria Hotels extends its “Best Of” offer Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 2:53PMWaldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts just extended its “Best of Waldorf Astoria” offer beyond the winter season. In Florida, there are seven Waldorf Astoria properties, which guests may now book the deal through March 31 for travel now through May 1 Find details by going to www.bestofwaldorfastoria.com or by calling 1-800-WALDORF. This offer includes nightly rate ...
Florida Pest Control Company, Suncoast Pest Control, Wages War on Florida Bed Bugs Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 11:57AMFlorida Bed Bugs Are Parasitic Insects Which Have No Regard for One's Privacy or Home
Florida Pest Control Company, Suncoast Pest Control, Wages War on Florida Bed Bugs Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 11:42AMST. PETERSBURG, FL--(Marketwire - 01/25/11) - There is hope on the horizon! A Florida pest control company has risen to the challenge. Suncoast Pest Control is ready and waiting to charge the Florida bed bugs. The Calvary has armed themselves with environmentally conscious products that are efficient and safe for children and pets. This veteran company has taken up arms against the immense ...
Editorial: Tourism ... Hopeful signs in numbers Saturday, January 22, 2011 @ 5:00PMIt will be like dominoes.
Dental Destinations: Naples business lets you see Panama Canal, get root canal Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 11:04AMDental Destinations is a Naples-based company built on two basic facts: One is that dental care is much less expensive in other countries, particularly in Latin America, and two, that many Americans have inadequate or no dental insurance. Michael Hardenbrook is president and co-founder of Dental Destinations.
Developer building wildlife crossing in east Collier to protect panthers Sunday, December 12, 2010 @ 3:15PMThe developer of City Gate Commerce Park in Collier County is paying for a $1.3 million crossing as part of a Habitat Conservation Plan, which it created in partnership with local environmentalists. The crossing is being built on Immokalee Road, east of Immokalee and three miles west of the Hendry County line. The wildlife crossing site isn’t in the same location as the City Gate development ...
Jack Dodge dies Wednesday, December 8, 2010 @ 8:29AMA Brockville developer of high regard, whose buildings are better known by many than the man himself, died Sunday night in hospital in Tampa, Fla.[...]
Cruise links islands, estates Friday, December 3, 2010 @ 2:26AMA new way to visit the Edison & Ford Winter Estates launches Dec. 15.
VIDEO: Ritz-Carlton 25th birthday: Resorts credited for Naples growth Thursday, December 2, 2010 @ 4:21PMSome believe The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, which celebrate its 25th birthday on Saturday, was the catalyst for development along Vanderbilt Beach, which is now dotted with luxury homes and high-rises.
Brent Batten: Texas Roadhouse hits the road to benefit Immokalee Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 1:41PMThe chain’s top officer has announced that the community will be the beneficiary of a $2 million service project involving 1,200 volunteers.
Guest commentary: Ritz-Carlton, Naples Sunday, November 28, 2010 @ 5:00PMIn the early 1980s, when we first heard the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company was opening a major resort in North Naples, we knew it was terrific news for our hotel and for the region.
Hotel bookings rebound from last Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 24, 2010 @ 1:05PMHotels in Southwest Florida will be stuffed with visitors for the long holiday weekend. Many hotels and resorts will be busier for the Thanksgiving holiday than they were a year ago.
Royal planning: Travel agencies gearing up for 2011 British wedding Tuesday, November 23, 2010 @ 1:19PMInvited or not, more Americans are expected to travel to London in April to witness the royal wedding. Local travel agents are gearing up, preparing to offer custom packages to their national and international clients centered around the highly anticipated event.
Trio of vets plan 16,000-mile fundraising bicycle trip Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 1:02PMDare to Dream Big Foundation is the name of Wayne Martin’s fledgling organization, and he has put that motto into action. Beginning on New Year’s Day, Martin and two others are scheduled to begin a 16,000-mile plus journey that will take them all around the United States, pedaling themselves on mountain bikes. The three men, all combat veterans of the U.S. Army , plan to use their ride to raise ...
TECO gas leak does not affect island businesses or residents Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 10:28AMOn Monday, the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce sent out a mass e-mail concerning the natural gas leak that occurred on Nov. 11, reporting that all Sanibel and Captiva Island properties and restaurants have been unaffected by the disruption in service.
Gas outage update: TECO blames Posen Construction for line break Tuesday, November 16, 2010 @ 8:43AM"I don’t know who to point the finger at, at this moment. But for sure it’s not my fault,” she said.
Some visitors looking for discounts due to gas outage Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 8:26PMYou spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars to come to Florida on vacation, only to have it ruined with cold hotel showers and even colder restaurant food, thanks to the gas outage.
Staying safe: Fire officials worried about propane, outdoor grills at restaurants Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 3:27PMCollier-area fire marshals say they are concerned that some restaurants, in an effort to keep their stoves on during the gas outage, could put their cooks and customers in danger.
Gas outage update: Many back in business Sunday, November 14, 2010 @ 6:40PMMore than 1,000 customers have had their service restored, according to TECO officials.
UPDATE: Got Gas!!! Slowly, service is being restored to area businessess Saturday, November 13, 2010 @ 8:25PMApproximately 500 customers have had their service restored, according to TECO officials.