http://naplesnews.com/news/citizen/?partner=RSSnaplesnews.com Stories: Collier Citizenen-uscitizen/news/citizen/?partner=RSShttp://naplesnews.com/feeds/headlines/citizen/2008-11-21T16:11:55.777269Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/deputies-investigate-golden-gate-toddlers-death/?partner=RSSAccording to a report from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are investigating the death of a 16-month-old Golden Gate boy who died after witnesses say a television fell on him Wednesday afternoon. tlaten@naplesnews.com (Naples Daily News staff report)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/deputies-investigate-golden-gate-toddlers-death/?partner=RSScitizen/news1866802008-11-19T17:45:002008-11-19T17:45:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008According to a report from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are investigating the death of a 16-month-old Golden Gate boy who died after witnesses say a television fell on him Wednesday afternoon. Bonita Springs, FLGolden Gate toddler killed by falling TVnaplesnews.comdeputies-investigate-golden-gate-toddlers-deathhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/plaza-moving-forward/?partner=RSSDespite touting a survey indicating support, developers of a 40-acre shopping center on the northwest corner of Golden Gate and Wilson boulevards got an earful of opposition, Nov. 5, during a public meeting at Golden Gate Fire Station 72. Owned by Crown Management Services, out of Pittsburgh, Penn., the project is slated to include approximately 225,000 square feet of commercial and retail space to be built in phases, with 75-foot setbacks and buffering from residential neighbors. news@colliercitizen.com (KENNETH COSTELLO)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:32:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/plaza-moving-forward/?partner=RSScitizen/news1866702008-11-19T16:32:002008-11-19T16:32:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Despite touting a survey indicating support, developers of a 40-acre shopping center on the northwest corner of Golden Gate and Wilson boulevards got an earful of opposition, Nov. 5, during a public meeting at Golden Gate Fire Station 72. Owned by Crown Management Services, out of Pittsburgh, Penn., the project is slated to include approximately 225,000 square feet of commercial and retail space to be built in phases, with 75-foot setbacks and buffering from residential neighbors.Bonita Springs, FLKENNETH COSTELLOPlaza moving forwardnaplesnews.complaza-moving-forwardhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/tober-ignites-firestorm/?partner=RSSNews that 45 of their 50 engineer paramedics have been decertified by Collier County Medical Director, Dr. Bob Tober, ignited a firestorm during the North Naples Fire & Rescue District board meeting, Nov. 13. “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again -- they are state certified,” said Board Chairman Chris Lombardo. news@colliercitizen.com (ANDREA M. GALABINSKI)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:31:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/tober-ignites-firestorm/?partner=RSScitizen/news1866692008-11-19T16:31:002008-11-19T16:31:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008News that 45 of their 50 engineer paramedics have been decertified by Collier County Medical Director, Dr. Bob Tober, ignited a firestorm during the North Naples Fire & Rescue District board meeting, Nov. 13. “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again -- they are state certified,” said Board Chairman Chris Lombardo. Bonita Springs, FLANDREA M. GALABINSKITober ignites a firestormnaplesnews.comtober-ignites-firestormhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/diving-great-whites-south-africa/?partner=RSSGreat White shark cage diving, college rugby, hiking Table Mountain, a wine tour of Stellenbosch, Project Hunger in a local township and a safari, to top it off. When I go back through all of the things I experienced in South Africa, I have trouble thinking of things I didn’t do. The week started off with a long hike up Table Mountain to get a view of the city from above. The hike was beautiful and the view was amazing from the top. It was a great way to start my adventures in Cape Town. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:26:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/diving-great-whites-south-africa/?partner=RSScitizen/news1866682008-11-19T16:26:002008-11-19T16:26:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Great White shark cage diving, college rugby, hiking Table Mountain, a wine tour of Stellenbosch, Project Hunger in a local township and a safari, to top it off. When I go back through all of the things I experienced in South Africa, I have trouble thinking of things I didn’t do. The week started off with a long hike up Table Mountain to get a view of the city from above. The hike was beautiful and the view was amazing from the top. It was a great way to start my adventures in Cape Town. Bonita Springs, FLDiving with the Great Whites off South Africanaplesnews.comdiving-great-whites-south-africahttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/tempers-flair-over-alley-toll-hike/?partner=RSSIf hearing is believing, these folks are going to need more convincing. At a public hearing, Nov. 12, to air toll increases for Alligator Alley under a proposed private lease, detractors of the plan were highly skeptical of assurances made by transportation officials. Florida Department of Transportation administrators have maintained throughout the seven-month public process that they would retain control of toll rates on the road. LWilliams@marconews.com (LESLIE WILLIAMS)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:24:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/tempers-flair-over-alley-toll-hike/?partner=RSScitizen/news1866672008-11-19T16:24:002008-11-19T16:24:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008If hearing is believing, these folks are going to need more convincing. At a public hearing, Nov. 12, to air toll increases for Alligator Alley under a proposed private lease, detractors of the plan were highly skeptical of assurances made by transportation officials. Florida Department of Transportation administrators have maintained throughout the seven-month public process that they would retain control of toll rates on the road. Bonita Springs, FLLESLIE WILLIAMSTempers flair over Alley toll hikenaplesnews.comtempers-flair-over-alley-toll-hikehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/stoneburner-wins-fire-board-seat-over-jameyson-59-/?partner=RSSAfter a two-day recount of general election ballots, Nov. 14, the Collier County Elections Office announced that Rob Stoneburner is the winner of Golden Gate Fire District Seat 1, with a 59 vote win over opponent Bret Jameyson. news@colliercitizen.com (Collier Citizen Staff)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:23:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/stoneburner-wins-fire-board-seat-over-jameyson-59-/?partner=RSScitizen/news1866662008-11-19T16:23:002008-11-19T16:23:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008After a two-day recount of general election ballots, Nov. 14, the Collier County Elections Office announced that Rob Stoneburner is the winner of Golden Gate Fire District Seat 1, with a 59 vote win over opponent Bret Jameyson. Bonita Springs, FLStoneburner wins fire board seat over Jameyson by 59 votesnaplesnews.comstoneburner-wins-fire-board-seat-over-jameyson-59-http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/reader-shares-her-tale-two-kitties/?partner=RSSIf this story were a book, it would be called “A Tale of Two Kitties.” I had only worked at Collier County Domestic Animal Control for a short time, when my heart went out to the cutest kitten I had ever seen. I simply had to have that kitten. Born without rear paws, it was likely that she would be put on the euthanasia list. Personally, I didn’t care if I had to carry her around for the rest of her life, I wanted to adopt her. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:22:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/reader-shares-her-tale-two-kitties/?partner=RSScitizen/news1866652008-11-19T16:22:002008-11-19T16:22:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008If this story were a book, it would be called “A Tale of Two Kitties.” I had only worked at Collier County Domestic Animal Control for a short time, when my heart went out to the cutest kitten I had ever seen. I simply had to have that kitten. Born without rear paws, it was likely that she would be put on the euthanasia list. Personally, I didn’t care if I had to carry her around for the rest of her life, I wanted to adopt her. Bonita Springs, FLReader shares her ‘Tale of Two Kitties’naplesnews.comreader-shares-her-tale-two-kittieshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/turkey-trivia-tests-your-wishbone/?partner=RSSA little turkey trivia for your turkey day Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:21:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/turkey-trivia-tests-your-wishbone/?partner=RSScitizen/news1866642008-11-19T16:21:002008-11-19T16:21:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008A little turkey trivia for your turkey dayBonita Springs, FLTurkey trivia tests your wishbonenaplesnews.comturkey-trivia-tests-your-wishbonehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/14/collier-enterprises-completes-lely-main-canal-impr/?partner=RSSTo say the completion of the Lely Main Canal Improvement Project was overdue would be an understatement. “It’s been a long time coming, hasn’t it?” said Collier County Commissioner Donna Fiala during the canal’s brief dedication ceremony Thursday. “We are very pleased. It (the canal) is really an asset to the community.” embatista@naplesnews.com (ELYSA BATISTA)Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/14/collier-enterprises-completes-lely-main-canal-impr/?partner=RSScitizen/news1862692008-11-14T20:48:002008-11-14T09:45:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008To say the completion of the Lely Main Canal Improvement Project was overdue would be an understatement. “It’s been a long time coming, hasn’t it?” said Collier County Commissioner Donna Fiala during the canal’s brief dedication ceremony Thursday. “We are very pleased. It (the canal) is really an asset to the community.”NAPLESELYSA BATISTALely canal project officially completenaplesnews.comcollier-enterprises-completes-lely-main-canal-imprhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/14/collier-deputies-shoot-man-multiple-times-after-he/?partner=RSSCollier sheriff’s officials said Saturday they still are working to identify a man hospitalized after deputies shot him multiple times early Friday. Deputies say the man approached and pointed a gun at them during a traffic stop, and after being ordered to drop the weapon, didn’t do so. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:16:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/14/collier-deputies-shoot-man-multiple-times-after-he/?partner=RSScitizen/news1862642008-11-15T20:55:002008-11-14T05:16:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Collier sheriff’s officials said Saturday they still are working to identify a man hospitalized after deputies shot him multiple times early Friday. Deputies say the man approached and pointed a gun at them during a traffic stop, and after being ordered to drop the weapon, didn’t do so. Bonita Springs, FLRYAN MILLSLESLIE WILLIAMSUPDATE: Collier Sheriff’s Office still investigating shooting by deputiesnaplesnews.comcollier-deputies-shoot-man-multiple-times-after-hehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/bears-cardenas-irigoyen-among-local-athletes-commi/?partner=RSSPalmetto Ridge baseball players Alberto Cardenas and Anthony Irigoyen have been teammates for the last four years, both starring for the Bears on the mound and in the field. So it seemed only fitting they signed national letters of intent to play college ball together Tuesday, Nov. 18, with coaches, faculty and parents looking on. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:04:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/bears-cardenas-irigoyen-among-local-athletes-commi/?partner=RSScitizen/sports1866462008-11-19T14:04:002008-11-19T14:04:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Palmetto Ridge baseball players Alberto Cardenas and Anthony Irigoyen have been teammates for the last four years, both starring for the Bears on the mound and in the field. So it seemed only fitting they signed national letters of intent to play college ball together Tuesday, Nov. 18, with coaches, faculty and parents looking on.NAPLESBears’ Cardenas, Irigoyen among local athletes to commit to collegesnaplesnews.combears-cardenas-irigoyen-among-local-athletes-commihttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/sidelines-were-not-kansas-anymore/?partner=RSSTomorrow is my son’s sixth birthday – actually, just a matter of hours from now. Five years, three hundred and sixty four days and twenty some hours ago everything was different, and I mean everything. I traded in the sports car for a van. I mean that - no joking. That wasn’t easy. sports@colliercitizen.com (KEN LANE)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:29:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/sidelines-were-not-kansas-anymore/?partner=RSScitizen/sports1866502008-11-19T14:29:002008-11-19T14:29:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Tomorrow is my son’s sixth birthday – actually, just a matter of hours from now. Five years, three hundred and sixty four days and twenty some hours ago everything was different, and I mean everything. I traded in the sports car for a van. I mean that - no joking. That wasn’t easy. NAPLESKEN LANESidelines: We're not in Kansas anymorenaplesnews.comsidelines-were-not-kansas-anymorehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/18/golden-gate-wrestling-invitation-weekend/?partner=RSSThe Golden Gate Invitational Wrestling Tournament taking place this Saturday sports@colliercitizen.com (KEN LANE)Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:52:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/18/golden-gate-wrestling-invitation-weekend/?partner=RSScitizen/sports1865192008-11-18T10:19:002008-11-18T09:52:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The Golden Gate Invitational Wrestling Tournament taking place this SaturdayNAPLESKEN LANEGolden Gate Wrestling Invitation This Weekendnaplesnews.comgolden-gate-wrestling-invitation-weekendhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/gulf-coasts-kyle-lloyd-countys-first-diving-state-/?partner=RSSComing into this season it was no secret that Kyle Lloyd was one of the area’s best divers. Last weekend, he proved that he is more than just a Southwest Florida standout when he finished as the top diver at the FHSAA 2A swimming and diving championships in Orlando. nckruege@gmail.com (NICK KRUEGER)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:11:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/gulf-coasts-kyle-lloyd-countys-first-diving-state-/?partner=RSScitizen/sports1866472008-11-19T14:11:002008-11-19T14:11:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Coming into this season it was no secret that Kyle Lloyd was one of the area’s best divers. Last weekend, he proved that he is more than just a Southwest Florida standout when he finished as the top diver at the FHSAA 2A swimming and diving championships in Orlando.NAPLESNICK KRUEGERGulf Coasts' Kyle Lloyd is County’s first diving state champnaplesnews.comgulf-coasts-kyle-lloyd-countys-first-diving-state-http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/mark-faster-process-means-more-mistakes/?partner=RSSFor a long time, Collier County has been a hot real estate market, and during the continuous spiral upward to build everything as fast as we possibly could, the cry was constant to make sure growth paid for growth as much as was legally permissible. At the same time, numerous restrictions were added to our development codes, in an attempt to provide some level of control when even the highest impact fees did not deter the staggering growth within the real estate market. news@colliercitizen.com (MARK STRAIN)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:49:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/mark-faster-process-means-more-mistakes/?partner=RSScitizen/opinion1866762008-11-19T16:49:002008-11-19T16:49:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008For a long time, Collier County has been a hot real estate market, and during the continuous spiral upward to build everything as fast as we possibly could, the cry was constant to make sure growth paid for growth as much as was legally permissible. At the same time, numerous restrictions were added to our development codes, in an attempt to provide some level of control when even the highest impact fees did not deter the staggering growth within the real estate market.Bonita Springs, FLMARK STRAINOn The Mark: Faster process means more mistakesnaplesnews.commark-faster-process-means-more-mistakeshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/new-perspective-ems-fire-turf-battle-just-gets-ugl/?partner=RSSWhat started with pea shooters, moved to guns, and now grenades are being used in the continuing turf war between EMS and local fire departments. You’ll notice in the front page story that Collier County medical director, Dr. Bob Tober, took away the right for 45 of North Naples Fire District’s 50 certified paramedics to perform Advanced Life Support. rwtuff@colliercitizen.com (RUSSELL TUFF)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:49:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/new-perspective-ems-fire-turf-battle-just-gets-ugl/?partner=RSScitizen/opinion1866772008-11-19T16:49:002008-11-19T16:49:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008What started with pea shooters, moved to guns, and now grenades are being used in the continuing turf war between EMS and local fire departments. You’ll notice in the front page story that Collier County medical director, Dr. Bob Tober, took away the right for 45 of North Naples Fire District’s 50 certified paramedics to perform Advanced Life Support. Bonita Springs, FLRUSSELL TUFFA New Perspective: EMS, fire: turf battle just gets ugliernaplesnews.comnew-perspective-ems-fire-turf-battle-just-gets-uglhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/letters-editor-november-19-2008/?partner=RSSA list of recent letters to the editor Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:47:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/letters-editor-november-19-2008/?partner=RSScitizen/opinion1866752008-11-19T16:47:002008-11-19T16:47:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008A list of recent letters to the editorBonita Springs, FLLetters to the editor: November 19, 2008naplesnews.comletters-editor-november-19-2008http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/ciao-falling-old-daylight-saving-time/?partner=RSSMy friend Victor called the night before we and our wives were due to leave on a four-day trip to New York. “What are you doing?” he asked. “I’m packing and checking off the things-to-do-when-we-go-out-of-town list,” I impatiently responded. “Well,” he continued, “don’t forget to change your clocks to standard time.” waklauber@gmail.com (BILL KLAUBER)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:42:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/ciao-falling-old-daylight-saving-time/?partner=RSScitizen/opinion1866742008-11-19T16:42:002008-11-19T16:42:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008My friend Victor called the night before we and our wives were due to leave on a four-day trip to New York. “What are you doing?” he asked. “I’m packing and checking off the things-to-do-when-we-go-out-of-town list,” I impatiently responded. “Well,” he continued, “don’t forget to change your clocks to standard time.” Bonita Springs, FLBILL KLAUBERCiao!: Falling for the old Daylight Saving timenaplesnews.comciao-falling-old-daylight-saving-timehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/garden-eden-bloom-eden-florida/?partner=RSSThe Garden of Eden is thriving, thanks to members of the Naples Area Board of Realtors. On Nov. 12, the group dedicated a new butterfly garden at Eden Florida’s School for autistic children, on County Barn Road. Through the group’s efforts, most of the items for the garden were donated. NABOR also presented Eden Florida with a check for $3,000 to help with further educational needs. melbenfield@embarqmail.com (MELANIE L. BENFIELD)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:52:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/garden-eden-bloom-eden-florida/?partner=RSScitizen/schools1866792008-11-19T16:52:002008-11-19T16:52:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The Garden of Eden is thriving, thanks to members of the Naples Area Board of Realtors. On Nov. 12, the group dedicated a new butterfly garden at Eden Florida’s School for autistic children, on County Barn Road. Through the group’s efforts, most of the items for the garden were donated. NABOR also presented Eden Florida with a check for $3,000 to help with further educational needs. Bonita Springs, FLMELANIE L. BENFIELDGarden of Eden is in bloom at Eden Floridanaplesnews.comgarden-eden-bloom-eden-floridahttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/class-notes-programs-enhance-academies/?partner=RSSWe wrote about our new Freshman Academies a couple of weeks ago. This week, we will discuss the “extended learning opportunities” that will enhance these academies. Everyone involved in the School District of Collier County’s Learning Support Services division, headed by chief instructional officer Martha Hayes, believes that these academies will go a long way toward reducing the number of students who fail freshman year and are at high risk of dropping out of school. landonjo@collier.k12.fl.us (JOE LANDON)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:51:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/class-notes-programs-enhance-academies/?partner=RSScitizen/schools1866782008-11-19T16:51:002008-11-19T16:51:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008We wrote about our new Freshman Academies a couple of weeks ago. This week, we will discuss the “extended learning opportunities” that will enhance these academies. Everyone involved in the School District of Collier County’s Learning Support Services division, headed by chief instructional officer Martha Hayes, believes that these academies will go a long way toward reducing the number of students who fail freshman year and are at high risk of dropping out of school. Bonita Springs, FLJOE LANDONClass Notes: Programs enhance academiesnaplesnews.comclass-notes-programs-enhance-academies