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Past heroes in Collier skies

1 week ago | naplespress.com | Randy Kambic

Local News Timely reflection on World War II training Naples Airport was originally created to help protect the country. With Memorial Day approaching (May 26), a poignant period of local history to learn more about is what took place at the present-day airport site and in our region during World War II.
Back on track - The Naples Press

2 weeks ago | naplespress.com | Randy Kambic

Sports FC Naples nips Charleston to end skid Topping a high-quality opponent at home to reverse a two-game losing streak — while debuting in a prestigious tournament — was one positive takeaway from FC Naples’ return to action Saturday. Another was the evolving chemistry between players of the new team that portends well for the rest of the season.
FC Naples endures first league defeat

3 weeks ago | naplespress.com | Randy Kambic

Sports “We came out flat. When you are down a goal, it can be hard to come back.” After what transpired less than 72 hours earlier, a physical and mental letdown was certainly possible when FC Naples faced One Knoxville on Saturday evening at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
Unbeaten FC Naples nips Richmond, 2-1

4 weeks ago | naplespress.com | Randy Kambic

Local News USL LEAGUE ONE In a showdown between the top two teams in USL League One, FC Naples remained unbeaten by topping the Richmond Kickers 2-1 on April 12 at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
Still on top - The Naples Press

1 month ago | naplespress.com | Randy Kambic

Sports Another tie for FC Naples; team remains undefeated FC Naples wasn’t victorious in its third home game, playing Portland Hearts of Pine to a scoreless draw last Saturday evening at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. But there were plenty of positives that came out of the match.
FC Naples notches first win

1 month ago | naplespress.com | Randy Kambic

Sports Henderlong scores twice in dominant performance How each of them came about was vastly different, but the results were the same. The fact that forward Karsen Henderlong preferred the second of his two goals that propelled FC Naples to its first-ever victory — 2-0 against visiting Forward Madison on March 15 at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex — spoke volumes for the home side’s teamwork mindset.
‘Noises Off’ builds to a dual-stage laugh fest

2 months ago | naplespress.com | Harriet Howard Heithaus |Kelly Farrell |Randy Kambic |Tim Aten

Arts & Leisure If the lifeblood of good comedy is its choreography, Gulfshore Playhouse has the Ballets Russes in its current production of Noises Off.
Free, fee, spree

2 months ago | naplespress.com | Kelly Farrell |Randy Kambic |Tim Aten

Residential Subscriptions One copy mailed weekly Commercial Subscriptions Multiple copies mailed weekly to the same address After being closed 17 months, Collier County’s top water park is expected to reopen this weekend — p...
Naples ratifies AFSCME contract, with pay raises

2 months ago | naplespress.com | Kelly Farrell |Randy Kambic |Tim Aten

The city of Naples has ratified its contract with AFSCME union employees, providing raises over three years for 254 blue- and white-collar employees. City Council unanimously approved the three-year contract with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council No. 79, Local 2017, after its one-year extension expired Sept. 30 of last year. The new contract is retroactive to Oct. 1, continues through Sept.
First Bite: Celebrity Chef Dale Talde opens Tigress at The Perry Hotel

2 months ago | naplespress.com | Samantha Garbarini |Kelly Farrell |Randy Kambic |Tim Aten

Arts & Leisure, Local News RESTAURANTS I’ve always been surprised Naples doesn’t have celebrity chef-driven restaurants. Why shouldn’t Thomas Keller or Jean- Georges Vongerichten want to have an outpost on Fifth Avenue and an excuse to fly south for the winter? The Perry Hotel must have felt the same.