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Summer school will begin in the next two weeks for some Collier County students and school buses will transport students to and from summer programs.
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UCF football players told the Orlando Sentinel that former Lely High standout Ereck Plancher physically struggled during an his final practice, and was cursed out by head coach George O’Leary before he collapsed and died last month. Four UCF players said the practice was more intense than the basic conditioning workout described by UCF officials, according to a story on the newspaper's Web site.
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Collier County teachers came out to support students Tuesday by voicing their opinions against the Collier School District’s plan to change the high school schedule. Two Collier County School Board members then showed their support for the teachers, with one requesting the district set aside $10 million for teacher salary increases.
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Department of Environmental Protection and city representatives say Marco Island is still cooperating with a mandate from the Environmental Protection Agency that requires new permits for dewatering related to construction work. Full story »

After city councilors decided to replace the East Winterberry bridge in 2005, the project has proceeded through several incarnations, obstacles and timetables. Full story »

Islands of light decked out in holiday hues emerged from the inky darkness of Factory Bay last Saturday — one by one like brilliant birds floating out of a magician’s hat. Full story »

The YMCA Co-ed Volleyball League excitement mounts as the players progressively improve their team cohesiveness. Full story »

As the holidays draw near, one festive favorite remains at the top of the sweet treat list for the entire winter season. Between Thanksgiving and Valentines Day, more chocolates are relished, cherished, and consumed, than any other time of the year. Full story »

Most folks conclude she’s from Lake Wobegon, the fictional town in Minnesota characterized in Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” where “all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and the children are above average.” Full story »

Community Night and basketball joined hands in the Marco Island Charter Middle School’s gym as an overflow crowd enjoyed the evening’s festivities. Full story »

Jim and Vee Young, the new owners of Linens Plus, received an official welcome to the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce (MICC) during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the store Dec. 5. Full story »

The Lely High Trojans, and all Collier County Schools, shined over weekend in the Lely Pepsi Shootout. Lely toppled Miami Southwest Myers, 64-43, then edged East Lee, 41-37. Full story »