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Lake Mary celebrates 1st Florida Little League World Series champs with massive parade
LAKE MARY — Serenaded by the sounds of chants and cowbells and showered in tri-color confetti, Florida's first Little League World Series championship team paraded through the heart of town Saturday morning. Lake Mary Little League's 12-and-under all-stars rolled down 4th Street in a fleet of Corvettes, preceded by marching bands, local politicians,...
Authorities search for missing man in Picayune Strand State Forest
Multiple agencies are searching for a missing man last seen Thursday driving in the Collier Boulevard area in East Naples. Eduardo Ramirez, 64, from Golden Gate Estates is described as 5’ 6” and 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. ...
Explore the Most Expensive Home For Sale in the US, Listed at $295,000,000
The most expensive home for sale in the United States hit the market in February and is still live today. Located in Naples, Florida, the Gordon Pointe villa is listed for a whopping $295,000,000. A 22,800 Square Foot Mansion with Six Bedrooms and 24 Bathrooms. Built in 1989, the property...
Summer 2024 Legal Industry News Updates: Law Firm Hiring and Expansion, Industry Awards and Recognition, DEI and Women in Law
Thank you for reading the latest edition of the National Law Review’s bi-weekly legal news roundup! We hope you are enjoying and making the most of these last weeks of summer. Please read below for the latest in law firm hiring and expansion news, key industry awards and recognition and a feature on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and women in law.
Gateway of Naples shopping center undergoing renovations ahead of rebranding
The Gateway of Naples shopping center will undergo major renovations over the next eight to 12 months before being rebranded as Center Pointe. The 60,000-square-foot commercial property on the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Golden Gate Parkway was purchased for $29,250,000 by a local affiliate of Fareri Associates of Greenwich, Connecticut, in October 2023. A new standing seam metal roof was recently installed, and the shopping center received a new coat of paint. Additional modifications planned for the center’s common area include the enhancement of its landscaping, upgrading the parking lot and overhauling its main entrance with pavers. Two fountains and a new pylon sign will be installed, company officials said. The center’s largest tenants include Food & Thought organic market, Thoughtful Threads clothing store, Scan Design furniture store, Pure Skill Fitness center, Dorona Italian steakhouse and Panera Bread.
Naples Airport Authority recognized for education efforts
Naples Airport Authority’s Fly Safe, Fly Quiet program received a state award for educating and informing the public about its efforts to be a good neighbor and follow safety practices. The NAA last month received the Public Relations Society of America Sunshine District’s 2024 Award of Commendation for Integrated Communication for the education and information it conveys to all its audiences through its integrated campaign platform. The FSFQ program focuses on a voluntary curfew aimed at reducing airport related noise during “quiet hours” from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The authority’s leaderboard lists the quietest operators, A-Rated Operators, those that flew at least 50 times monthly based on three elements: voluntary nighttime curfew violations; arrival altitude; and aircraft noise Stage 3, which involves jets; and a 1,000-foot perimeter threshold for turbo and piston operators flying unnecessarily low while departing and arriving.
GYRENES DROP FIRST TWO MATCHES IN TEXAS
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Ave Maria Volleyball team lost their first two matches in the Lone Star State Friday. The Gyrenes got swept 3-0 by the Bethel Threshers in the morning session of the Texas Two-Step Tournament, then lost 3-1 to the Texas Wesleyan Rams in the opening day's finale.
Anything Goes to open Gulfshore Playhouse’s inaugural season at Baker Theatre & Education Center
Kristen Coury, founder, CEO and producing artistic director of Gulfshore Playhouse, has announced the complete 2024-2025 season, the first in the new Baker Theatre and Education Center. Performances begin Oct. 27. As the only fully professional LORT (League of Resident Theatres) theatre company in Naples, Gulfshore Playhouse will welcome casts...
Tim Aten Knows: Burntwood Tavern evolving with changes at Mercato
Burntwood Tavern temporarily closed over the weekend at Mercato in North Naples with plans to reopen in early or mid-October as a mostly new dining concept. Construction barricades went up Monday to create a new restaurant to be named Taberna Burntwood. “We’ve been staging this for several months,” said Bret...
'I feel it was my duty to come back,' speech therapist brings resources home
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Five-year-old Ace meets with his speech therapist Ms. Cade once a week. She finds fun ways like using lollipops for him to practice a "t-h" sound. Before he worked with Ms. Cade, his mom, Melissa Martinez, drove an hour both ways for his therapy. "There's a...
Naples mayor speaks out after DUI arrest
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann has sent a statement to WINK News after being charged with DUI. Heitmann texted the following statement to WINK News reporter Camila Pereira:. “I apologize for making a mistake. I have an attorney and no comment at this time. I am sorry. I will reach out when I can.”
Rays First Football Home Game
Your donation will help support not only the student Journalism and Yearbook clubs at Marco Island Academy, but as well as any new equipment, club improvements, and annual website hosting costs. Cassie Letendre is a senior and the Sports Editor of The Wave. When she is not bugging Scalia or...
Ribbon cutting marks new era of affordable housing in Immokalee
Reverend Mike Butler led a prayer before the ribbon was cut and the doors swung open for a new affordable housing complex in one of Collier County's most economically disadvantaged areas — Immokalee. "As we gather to celebrate this milestone ... we thank you for all those you've called...
Piccolo wins statewide aviation leadership award
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo was recently awarded the 2024 Aviation Leadership Award by the Florida Airports Council. The award is presented to an airport professional who has demonstrated outstanding service and contributions to the Florida airport community. The award emphasizes Piccolo’s assistance over the last two...
Santa Rosa County man won $1,000,000 A Year For Life scratch-off
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Another Panhandle resident struck it big by playing the Florida Lottery this week. According to the Florida Lottery, James Wise, 60, of Pace, claimed a $1,000,000 ticket from the $1,000,000 A Year for Life Spectacular scratch-off game. Wise chose to receive his payment as a one-time, lump-sum payment of […]
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