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  • 3 days ago | naplesnews.com | Tomas Rodriguez |Tomás Rodríguez |Laura Layden

    Nearly a month after a federal judge struck down an attempt by three Collier County residents to intervene for the city of Naples after Naples Pride filed a lawsuit, counsel for the residents appealed the ruling.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Laura Layden

    Collier County could raise its tourist tax by a penny to build out the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. At a board meeting May 27, county commissioners generally supported the idea, but they wanted more information before making a final decision. Commissioners will send their questions to county manager Amy Patterson individually, so she can get them all answered and provide the board with a better understanding of the impacts and benefits of the tax increase at a future meeting.

  • 2 weeks ago | naplesnews.com | Tomas Rodriguez |Tomás Rodríguez |Laura Layden

    The City of Naples has appealed a judge's decision allowing an outdoor drag show at Naples Pride Fest. The city argues the outdoor venue will expose children to the drag show and harm public safety. Naples Pride says the show is protected speech and plans to proceed unless the court intervenes. The city also claims Naples Pride intentionally delayed its legal challenge, while residents debate the city's legal strategy.

  • 2 weeks ago | naplesnews.com | Laura Layden

    Collier County overnight visitors decreased 3.6% in March 2025 compared to March 2024. The decline is attributed partly to Easter falling in March 2024, boosting visitor numbers that year. By percentage, international visitation saw the largest drop, falling nearly 38%. Despite fewer visitors, occupancy rose slightly, and visitor days increased by over 12%. Collier County saw fewer visitors in March than it did last year.

  • 2 weeks ago | naplesnews.com | Laura Layden

    After 44 years, Scanlon Automotive Group, a family-owned business in Southwest Florida, is passing the torch to new owners. The Scanlon family expressed gratitude to their customers, employees, and the community for their support. Group 1 Automotive is believed to be the buyer of the Scanlon dealerships, but this has not been confirmed. After a long ride, the Scanlon Automotive Group is driving off into the sunset.

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Laura Layden @NDN_LLayden
28 Sep 22

Lost some landscaping already. In Bonita Springs. #HurricaneIan https://t.co/XBAGvyJ64q

Laura Layden
Laura Layden @NDN_LLayden
28 Sep 22

Ian nears Cat 5. Winds whipping up in Bonita. https://t.co/UwVwS2imkQ

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Laura Layden @NDN_LLayden
21 Apr 20

Look what a nice neighbor did to cheer us up on our street. We still don’t know who it was but thank you for the smiles they put on our faces. #coronavirus #COVIDー19 https://t.co/3LyAYfBZwV