Game improvement helps English visitor to second ace Nov 19, 2009
Who: David Martin Williams, Naples ... His ace: A resident of England with a home in Naples, Williams made the most of his one of his visits to Southwest Florida recently with only his second ace but first in years ... Her ace: Golfers may be more familiar and more comfortable with their home courses, but Hughes, a member at Kelly Greens in Fort Myers, scored her first ace a few years ago at The Dunes in Sanibel and her second ace earlier this month at Imperial in Naples. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Affable local chosen for R.I. Hall of Fame Nov 19, 2009
"He's lost a lot of strength, but his willpower is still there," said Naples' Lee Booker, a close friend and longtime competitor and playing partner. "He's just waiting to get healthy again to get out there and play some more golf that he loves a lot.". (The News-Press -- Sports)
Selig likes start to Ricketts' ownership Nov 19, 2009
The three Florida locations are near Interstate 75, which is east of Naples. The Ricketts would like to create a "Wrigley Village," and need about 120 contiguous acres to build a 15,000-seat stadium, six practice fields, and an upgraded training facility. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Local golf notebook Nov 19, 2009
Who: David Martin Williams, Naples ... His ace: A resident of England with a home in Naples, Williams made the most of his one of his visits to Southwest Florida recently with only his second ace but first in years. (The News-Press -- Sports)
PREP ROUNDUP: Fort Myers boys win in soccer Nov 19, 2009
GOLDEN GATE 2, NAPLES 0: Remy Lory returned from a concussion to post the shutout for Golden Gate (2-0-1). ECS 6, First Baptist Academy 2: Andrew Lunsford led ECS (1-2) with four goals. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Mount Sinai Medical Center turns profit Nov 19, 2009
Mount Sinai made amazing strides in improving its staffing expenses and cost controls, said Peter Young, a business consultant with HealthCare Strategic Issues in Naples. "Important elements of a turnaround are clearly evident in this quarter s report," Young said. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Column: If You See a Chance Nov 19, 2009
My husband s parents are in Naples, Florida for the winter. When I last spoke with his mother she sounded so despondent -- even in this stunning sunny place she loves so well. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Fort Myers resident McNeill joins Shark Shootout field Nov 19, 2009
3:57 P.M. Fort Myers resident George McNeill, highly touted young professional Rickie Fowler and three-time former winner Brad Faxon were named as injury replacements for the Dec. 9-13 Shark Shootout, which also released pairings for the 24-player, 12-man team event at Tiburon Golf Club in North Naples ... com or visit Lumpys in Fort Myers or Alfs Golf Shop in Naples. (The News-Press -- Sports)
McNeill joins Shootout field Nov 18, 2009
In arguably a mutually beneficial arrangement for both, Greg Norman's Shark Shootout on Tuesday announced McNeill as one of three injury replacements added to the 24-player, 12-team event, set for Dec. 9-13 at Tiburn Golf Club in North Naples ... - Where: Tiburn Golf Club, North Naples ... com, Lumpy's in Fort Myers, Alf's Golf Shop in Naples. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Dr. Rozalyne Wright: A tribute to Immokalees Jimmy Garvin Nov 18, 2009
Through the generosity and support of Garvin, 40 students in elementary and middle schools in both Immokalee and Naples participated in a Junior Golf Clinic during the second annual Southwest Florida Legacy Golf Tournament. The tournament was held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort (Tiburon) in Naples on October 9-10 ... Garrett S. Richter, R-Naples; Dr. Marshall Banks, chair, The Education Foundation, Washington, D.C.; Ed Williams, Mercedes-Benz of Naples; the Seminole casino, Immokalee; a host of... (The News-Press -- Opinion)
IberiaBank expands into Florida Nov 17, 2009
-based bank continued to spread its wings in the Florida market after buying assets of Naples, Fla. -based Orion Bank. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
IberiaBank gets two more failed Florida banks Nov 17, 2009
acquired the 11-branch of Sarasota and the 23-branch of Naples. Both were closed by regulators Friday night. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Naples golfer repeats as SW Am champion Nov 16, 2009
And although McNeill couldn't convert, Naples resident Lee Booker had no such trouble ... Naples' Lee Booker tees off on the way to winning the Southwest Florida Men's Amateur Golf Championship at Eastwood Golf Course on Sunday. (The News-Press -- Sports)
EDITORIAL: Oversight an issue at bank Nov 15, 2009
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. took over Orion Bank, based in Naples, Fla ... The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. took over Orion Bank, based in Naples, Fla. (Fresno Bee)
Feds Shut 3 Banks in Florida, Calif. Nov 15, 2009
The took over , based in Naples, Fla. with about $2. (CBS News)
Regulators Shut 2 Banks in Fla., 1 in Calif. Nov 15, 2009
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. took over Orion Bank, based in Naples, Fla. with about $2. (ABC News -- Wire)
Story » Nov 14, 2009
During the fall push, popular kingfish ports are Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Petersburg Beach, Cortez, Sarasota, Englewood, Boca Grande, Fort Myers, Naples and Marco Island. By Christmas, running out of the Lower Keys will be your best bet. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
More Florida banks fail Nov 14, 2009
Iberiabank picks up Naples' Orion Bank, Sarasota's Century Bank - South Florida Business Journal ... Iberiabank picks up Naples' Orion Bank, Sarasota's Century Bank ... Two Florida banks were closed by regulators Friday evening the 11-branch of Sarasota and the 23-branch of Naples. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
South Lee County Mailbag Nov 14, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. As we all know, having a good neighbor can be a blessing. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Business Digest: Kraft gets contract for Cape Coral VA clinic Nov 13, 2009
1 million project to construct a new Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Cape Coral was awarded to Kraft Construction Co. Inc., based in Naples. The center will provide expanded services for Southwest Florida veterans. (The News-Press -- Business)
Butterfly Payload To Launch Nov. 16 On Space Shuttle Nov 13, 2009
The painted lady butterflies were provided by Gulf Coast Butterflies in Naples, Fla. and Clearwater Butterflies in Clearwater, Fla. (Science Daily)
A roundup of Florida hotel packages Nov 13, 2009
The Real Deal: The Fall Getaway at the Naples Grande Beach Resort includes a one-night stay; breakfast buffet for two; cocktails for two; one hour of tennis daily; 25 percent off golf tee times at the 18-hole Naples Grande Golf Club; 15 percent off spa treatments at Golden Door Spa; and complimentary valet parking (valued at $18 per night). Rates start at $149 per room per night. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Nunez takes 3 crowns Nov 13, 2009
"I can think about this meet.The latter of the two swims was rich with drama. Naples sophomore George Frank posted a 46.73 seconds in his preliminary race, matching Nunez's seed time, to set up a finals showdown in the 100free. Nunez, though, wasn't much interested in the dramatic. He used a strong start to burst into the lead, stretched his margin to more than a half-second at the midway point and cruised to a personal-best 45.55 finish. Frank finished second with a 46.14.Earlier in the... (The News-Press -- Sports)
Groundswell forms for open gambling in Florida Nov 12, 2009
Legislators said thats largely because it precludes the states 27 pari-mutuel facilities the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs is one of them from new gambling games ... Matt Hudson, R-Naples, who represents the Immokalee area where the Seminoles have a casino, agrees with Galvano ... Ed Perko of Naples plays the slots Wednesday at the Seminole Casino in Immokalee. (The News-Press -- Business)
Naples serious in wooing Cubs Nov 12, 2009
Naples serious player in wooing Cubs ... Located in western Florida along the Gulf Coast, there are numerous beaches in the Naples area ... "As a businessman, the first conversation I had with [Cubs team president] Crane Kenney was, 'Hey Crane, we want to make a great offer, but we have to be more than a bargaining chip,'" said Bouchard, co-founder of Esmark, Inc., who splits time between the Chicago area and Naples. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
North Fort Myers man's ace scores one for working class Nov 12, 2009
Her ace: Golfers may be more familiar and more comfortable with their home courses, but Hughes, a member at Kelly Greens in Fort Myers, scored her first ace a few years ago at The Dunes in Sanibel and her second ace earlier this month at Imperial in Naples ... " Between an 8- and 12-handicap most of his life, Tolles is part of an extended golfing family from Southwest Florida that includes seven-year tour member Tommy, who lives in Hendersonville, N.C., and Tommy's brother, Kenny, who caddies on... (The News-Press -- Sports)
Lee County shop doors are opening Nov 12, 2009
The restaurant has two longstanding locations in Naples and Sarasota. At Bell Tower Shops' center courtyard, workers are pressing to finish a multimillion-dollar face-lift before the post-Thanksgiving shopping season. (The News-Press -- Business)
Championship Saturday just days away Nov 12, 2009
The Clewiston Cougars earned spots in both the Jr. Peewee and Peewee championship by defeating the Estero Mustangs and the Naples Bears respectively ... Both their Jr. Midget and Midget teams will take on the Naples Bears whose Jr. Midget team defeated Clewiston 30-18 Saturday while their Midget team defeated Lehigh Acres 14-8 ... Midget: Naples Bears vs North Port Mustangs (3 p.m.)Midget: Naples Bears vs North Port Mustangs (5 p.m.). (The News-Press -- Sports)
Fort Myers man, 83, beats age, sets goal to keep doing so at 90 Nov 12, 2009
The next day it was an 82 at Fiddlesticks, a week later an 83 at Fiddlesticks and last month an 81 in Naples ... Despite bogeying three of the last five holes, the 74-year-old from Lehigh Acres shot a 72 from about 6,000 yards on July 8 in his first round at new, Heritage Bay Country Club in Naples ... Alex Vickowski, Fort Myers, age 75, shot 73 (at age 74) on Oct. 18, 2008 at Glen Eagle Golf Country Club in Naples. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Quote of the Day Nov 11, 2009
- Gary Wyman, who has homes in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Naples, on a proposal to ban smoking outdoors at Southwest Florida International Airport. More Opinion headlines. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Connie Mack: Veterans' selfless sacrifices bought us freedom Nov 11, 2009
Thurlow Miller of North Naples, for example, served on the U.S.S. Arkansas battleship, loading shells to shoot at enemy planes and looking for survivors on the beach. Carl Lohmann of Naples served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, bringing troops back and forth from the Pacific and Atlantic. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
EOSS to include IGFA Inshore Championship Nov 10, 2009
won the inshore fly title while Mike Gallops of Naples, Fla. won the light tackle crown. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Earnings surge at Stonegate Bank Nov 10, 2009
In October, Stonegate acquired $68 million in loans and $140 million in deposits when it for the failed and both in Naples ... 4 million in assets on Sept. 30 before the acquisition of the two Naples banks. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
High court to look at life in prison for juveniles Nov 9, 2009
Nov. 8: In a unique response to rising street crime, the ancient Italian city of Naples is hiring former offenders to act as tour guides. NBCs Keith Miller reports. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Business digest: Buschle named to executive board Nov 8, 2009
Carrie Cutchens has been named curator of collections for the Children's Museum of Naples, opening in the fall ... She also has worked at the Naples Museum ... Up to 100 urgent care treatment centers are slated for the area, including Fort Myers and Naples. (The News-Press -- Business)
SW Fla. banks hit hard by bad debt Nov 8, 2009
Naples-based Orion Bank, for example, carried about $277 ... Three locally based banks have failed this year: Riversid 00004000 e Bank of the Gulf Coast (Cape Coral) in February and Hillcrest Bank and Partners Bank (Naples) in October ... Naples-based TIB Bank picked up Riverside's assets and Fort Lauderdale-based Stonegate Bank picked up the assets of both Hillcrest and Partners. (The News-Press -- Business)
Industry pros step up for local charities Nov 8, 2009
Attorney Cynthia Carlson, of the Naples firm Cox specializes in forming and advising nonprofits and is the charity's general counsel. Nonprofits are usually so wrapped up with meeting budgetary and clients' day-to-day needs that "when a donor comes along and says 'I've got this piece of real estate and I really want to donate to you,' if a charity doesn't have the organizational wherewithal to handle such a transaction, they often have to throw up their hands and ask for a cash donation," she... (The News-Press -- Business)
Community Conversations: East German native recalls fall of Berlin Wall Nov 8, 2009
Last Wednesday, members of The News-Press editorial board visited the Naples Botanical Gardens ... You can learn more by visiting naplesgarden. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Today's Mailbag Nov 8, 2009
Will we have pipelines, oil tank farms, large drilling companies and tankers destroying the whole coastline from Naples, Sanibel-Captiva, Longboat Key, Cedar Key and beyond. What will happen when a hurricane hits these onshore fa 000034F8 cilities. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Veteran admits faking paralysis to avoid Iraq Nov 7, 2009
Mesac Damas did not appear in court in Naples on Monday for the brief arraignment on six counts of first-degree murder. A prosecutor said the 33-year-old grill cook had already entered a not-guilty plea. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Bowles Falls To No. 1 Player In The... Nov 7, 2009
The Seminoles start the spring season January 15 at the Naples Tournament in Naples, Fla. --www. (Seminoles.com)
Punta Gorda pizzeria owner wins Blue Chip award Nov 6, 2009
The others were: David Herman and Todd Strackbein, Herman-Strackbein Construction Inc., Naples; Steve Eagan, In Bloom Flowers, Fort Myers; J. Robert "Bob" Long and Matt Chambers, JRL Ventures Inc./Marine Concepts, Cape Coral; and John Trotter, Mermaid Manufacturing of SW FL Inc. ... -David Herman and Todd Strackbein, Herman-Strackbein Construction Inc., Naples. (The News-Press -- Business)
More company for Johnson in Hurricanes backfield Nov 6, 2009
Clements is the fourth running back to decide to sign with the Hurricanes, joining Darion Hall of Naples, Fla ... And why did he commit to Miami when Miami already had the kid from Naples. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cubs owners visit potential Spring sites Nov 6, 2009
Last month, Tom Ricketts was in Florida to do the same, looking at three sites near Naples, Fla. in Collier County. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Source: Cubs looking at spring training move Nov 5, 2009
According to sources, a business group in Naples, Fla. is also trying to lure the Ricketts family and the Cubs away from Mesa, which has served as the team's spring home since 1979. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Preshers Tool to auction equipment as it downsizes Nov 5, 2009
The business will continue serving the region through its fleet of vans and a store and warehouse in Naples ... Tool repairs for the professionals will continue, with company vans shuttling gear from Lee and Charlotte county customers to Naples. (The News-Press -- Business)
Business Digest: Peace River Citrus buys Duda's LaBelle operation Nov 5, 2009
Bank of Florida Corp., based in Naples, this week reported a net loss of $78. 1 million, or $6. (The News-Press -- Business)
Recruiting mailbag: Irish chasing top talent Nov 5, 2009
Also committing to the Boilermakers from Florida are defensive backs (Naples) and (Cocoa), athlete (Miami) and linebacker (Lakeland). Will the sudden shift in recruiting strategy pay off. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Naples-based Bank of Florida reports net quarterly loss of $78.1 million Nov 5, 2009
Naples-based Bank of Florida reports net quarterly loss of $78 ... Naples-based Bank of Florida reports net quarterly loss of $78 ... 5:27 P.M. Bank of Florida Corp., based in Naples, this week reported a net loss of $78. (The News-Press -- Business)
A young artist chalks one up for Color Lake City in 2008. This years free event will be held in the side parking lot of the events primary sponsor, Lake City Reporter. FILE PHOTO Nov 5, 2009
The street painting festival, organized by , technology director for the Lake City Reporter, said the idea came from a similar concept that took part in Naples. He said the event helps draw attention to the growing art community in the area. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Business digest: Wall Street Wrap Up to begin fifth season Nov 5, 2009
The show will again be hosted by David Morgan and Howard Jordan of Raymond James iates Naples office. Theyll walk viewers through the weeks events and how those events can affect portfolios. (The News-Press -- Business)
BB&T Insurance buys Oswald Trippe Nov 4, 2009
In addition to Fort Myers, Sarsaota and Holmes Beach, it has offices in Cape Coral, Miami, Naples, Weston and Ocala. It also operates four offices in North Carolina that were not part of the BB&T Insurance acquisition. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Business digest: Karen Mosteller Speaker of Year Nov 3, 2009
Markham Norton Mosteller Wright ny P.A. is a business consulting and certified public accounting firm which also has an office in Naples. Its services include business consulting, technology consulting, tax preparation and planning, litigation, mediation, forensic accounting and elder care services. (The News-Press -- Business)
Bank of Florida earnings plummet on goodwill write-off Nov 3, 2009
Bank of Florida (NASDAQ: BOFL), headquartered in Naples, is the parent company to , headquartered in Tampa and serving Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. It also is the parent of Bank of Florida-Southwest in Collier and Lee counties; Bank of Florida-Southeast in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties; and Bank of Florida Trust Co.. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Inbox: Will family ties lead to prize? Nov 3, 2009
The Cubs have outgrown their current site in Mesa, which is why they're considering other options, including Naples, Fla ... The Collier County people in Florida showed Tom Ricketts and team president Crane Kenney three possible sites near Naples. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Bank of Florida plans $135 million stock offering Nov 3, 2009
In its SEC filing for a public offering, Bank of Florida (NASDAQ: BOFL), a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Naples, estimated it would sell 86 million shares of common stock at a maximum price of $1. 565 a share. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Business briefs: Fort Myers firm offers more energy efficiency Nov 2, 2009
New boarding option for dogs in Naples. Camp Bow Wow Naples, a doggy day and overnight camp, opened Oct. 31. (The News-Press -- Business)
Coming Soon to Your Town: Fake "Madoff" Auctions? Nov 2, 2009
A couple weeks later, in Naples, Fla. Abadi held another "Madoff" auction at which many bidders said they could not discern whether any merchandise was from Madoff or his victims. (Time.com)
Ask the pilot Nov 1, 2009
I mean really, really fast, in a voice so clipped and explosive that I couldn't figure out if his accent was Queens, Brooklyn, Jersey, Naples or Sicily. All I know for sure is that Rocco has run the place for about 30 years and has thoughts of selling out. (Salon)
Lee, Collier counties have a big voice in show biz Oct 31, 2009
At least six prominent voice-over artists live in Naples, Fort Myers and south Fort Myers ... He came to Naples in 1966 and worked by flying to studios in L.A. and New York ... I dont have Radio Shack stuff, said Caroli, 67, of Naples. (The News-Press -- Business)
An uncelebrated century Oct 30, 2009
PARTNERS BANK of Naples, Florida, earned a dubious distinction on Friday October 23rd. It became the 100th American bank failure of the year. (The Economist)
Irish Men's Golf Prepares For `The Match Play' Tournament At Pine Needles Oct 30, 2009
Foothill), (The Woodlands, Texas/The Woodlands), (Naples, Fla. Community School) and (Bradford, England/Guiseley School). (Und.com)
Sites competing for Cubs' spring facility Oct 30, 2009
On Thursday, officials from Chicago-based Esmark Inc. and Naples-based Fifth Avenue Advisors held a news conference in Naples announcing their intent to convince the team to move from Arizona to Collier County in Florida. Tom and Laura Ricketts, siblings who are part of the Cubs' new ownership group, and Cubs chairman Crane Kenney recently visited the Naples area to look at possible sites ... The Cubs need an updated facility and appear to have "outgrown" their current site in Mesa, one Florida... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Young chocolatier builds Fort Myers-based company from ground up Oct 30, 2009
His creations can be found at local stores, such as In Bloom Flowers in Fort Myers, and at event centers such as the Barbara B. Mann in Fort Myers and the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts. And despite the economys woes, sales are on the upswing. (The News-Press -- Business)
Man using 'fat' defense depicted as marksman Oct 30, 2009
Oct. 29: A security camera in Naples captured a member of the mafia shooting another man outside a store. Msnbc. (MSNBC -- Crime)
