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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:50:00 -0000 |
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Bonita celebrates with 50th edition of Fourth of July parade
What a perfect way to start a lazy day.
Before the barbecues, games and fireworks could fill the rest of the holiday, Bonita Springs woke up early on Friday to cheer its 50th annual Fourth of July parade.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:43:00 -0000 |
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Fewer Southwest Floridians are traveling to Europe for vacation
High air fares and a weak dollar are leading summer travelers to rethink their vacation destinations. Several Southwest Florida travel agencies are reporting lower numbers of customers traveling to Europe, where the unfavorable exchange rate for the U.S. dollar can make American travelers cringe.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:11:00 -0000 |
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Former GOP Sen. Jesse Helms dies on Fourth of July at 86
Former Sen. Jesse Helms has died at age 86, Jesse Helms research center says.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:44:00 -0000 |
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Your News: Golden Gate Branch Library to open to public on July 7
The Collier County Public Library is proud to announce that its newest star, the new Golden Gate Branch Library, will open its doors for the first time on Monday, July 7.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0000 |
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Collier Real Estate Transactions: July 3, 2008
Recent deed transactions from the Collier County Clerk of Courts office.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000 |
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Sam’s summer with cancer
Editor’s note: Sam Kirch grew up in south Lee County and plans to become a doctor. Her father, Tim Kirch, has cancer and no way to pay for treatments. She plans to move in with her father and help him through his illness. The Banner will run an update from Sam in the future, as she continues her summer with cancer.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000 |
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Guest commentary: Fourth celebration feels flattened with America losing economic war
We ran a column this week by Arnold Rosenthal that was first printed in a March edition of The Banner. Rosenthal called last week and said the issue of America’s dependence on oil worried him, and he pointed out that no major politician has a plan to fix the situation.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000 |
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Golf Notes
A qualifying round for the FSGA Match Play Championship will be held July 15 at Crown Colony Golf and Country Club in Fort Myers. Local entrees include: Alex Felice, Jack Hernandez, David Keepler, Mike Lawver, Ben McMahon, Andy Potts, Brendan Sheehan, all of Fort Myers; Jack Mancini and Andrew Pressentin, both of Estero; and Evan Holewinski, Eric Johannsen, Les Logsdon, Thomas Massey, Jeff Mushock, Hank Porter, Kyle Raburn, Mark Williams and Jaime Zabala, all of Naples. The chamionship will be held Aug. 7-10 at Quail Valley Golf Club in Vero Beach.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000 |
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Golf news
Winners of the Men’s Summer Interclub event on Friday June 27 at Wyndemere Country Club were the team of Bill Schmitz (Royal Palm), Bill Murphy (Spanish Wells), JJ Basso (Grandezza), and Jim Chicklo (Vasari).
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000 |
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Painful loss for San Carlos 10-11s
While stretching a single into a double, Tyler Short got plunked in the head by the ball.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000 |
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Minors news
GCL RED SOX
Outfielder Roberto Feliz cranked three home runs and seven RBI in the GCL Red Sox’s 16-5 win against the GCL Reds on June 25. Feliz, a native of the Dominican Republic, went 4-for-5 and scored four runs.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000 |
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Rec Notes
YMCA
The Bonita Springs YMCA will offer youth swimming lessons in July. Session 1 (July 7-17) and Session 2 (July 21-31) will be held in the morning Monday through Thursday. Session 3 (July 26-Aug. 30) will be offered on Saturday mornings. Information: 992-9622 or www.ymcapalms.org
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000 |
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Year-round gifts ?of pure Florida
As many times I have driven past Sun Harvest Citrus, I never stopped in even though the parking lot always seems full. I might of known they sell more than oranges. Well, I did make that stop this week. It is a big, bright store full of all kinds of goodies.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000 |
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Local racing: Charlotte Speedway has racing tonight, Saturday
There will be fireworks galore at the Charlotte County Speedway in Punta Gorda, where stock car racing tonight and Saturday night will be fit for the Fourth of July holiday.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000 |
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MLB: Spilborghs' 2-run single in 11th lifts Rockies over Marlins
Ryan Spilborghs' two-run single off Kevin Gregg with one out in the 11th inning rallied the Colorado Rockies to a 6-5 win over the Florida Marlins on Thursday night.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000 |
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Estero guard excels at Pat Summitt Basketball Camp
When she returns to Estero High for her senior year in August, Jackie Murray won’t have any problem filling the pages of a “What I Did On My Summer Break” essay.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:39:00 -0000 |
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MLB: First-place Rays turning AL East upside down
Pennant fever is alive in the oddest of places.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:38:00 -0000 |
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MLB: Pettitte could be called to testify in Clemens trial
Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte could be called to testify in Roger Clemens' federal defamation suit against Brian McNamee as part of the trainer's attempt to dismiss the case.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:36:00 -0000 |
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MLB: Tampa Bay's Bartlett goes on DL
Tampa Bay placed shortstop Jason Bartlett on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, a day after he sprained his right knee in a 7-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
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| Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:35:00 -0000 |
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NBA: Beasley returns to practice with Heat summer league team
Michael Beasley returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Thursday, one day after the No. 2 overall pick in last week's NBA draft was knocked out of his first official summer-league workout with a chest bruise.
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