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A newborn manatee and its mother were rescued north of Goodland late Thursday afternoon and taken to the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa for rehabilitation. via Naples Daily News

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“He served as the island's postmaster and doubled as the only dentist and midwife until his death in 1926.”

This is it, as far south as one can drive on pavement in Southwest Florida, right to where the road ends, almost to where asphalt could disappear into Chokoloskee Bay. via News Press

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Captain W. T. Collier came to Marco with his family in 1870 and settled at the north end of the island. via Marco Eagle

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“I would rather have some restrictions. The net ban, I don't think is necessary to conserve the fisheries. That's my opinion, but I voted against it.”

Collier authorities uncover more illegal fishing nets By RYAN MILLS 6:50 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2008 It's basic economics, really. via Naples Daily News

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“This is going to be like the Appalachian Trail. It's a good clean vacation. Anything to get the kids outdoors and work on more muscles than the ones in their thumbs”

Collier Citizen Sports Paradise Blueway opens By KELLY FARRELL 3:37 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Even the most experienced paddlers say it's easy to get lost within the mangroves' twists and turns among the ... via Naples Daily News

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“It was like herding kittens -- getting us all together to complete this project”

By KELLY FARRELL Saturday, March 29, 2008 Daryl Thomas and his dog Dax of Isle Capris enjoy their first day on the Paradise Coast Blueway. via Marco Eagle

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“We only need about $3.1 million dollars more to finish the building so if one of you wealthy people would like to write a check for that amount we'd be happy to pick it up tonight.”

Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant Thirty-eight years ago an Alabaman named Stan Gober landed on Marco Island and the place hasn't been the same since. via Marco Eagle

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Paradise Coast Blueway, Collier County's network of paddling trails, will be formally launched 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Mar-Good Harbor Park in Goodland. via News Press

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“My Dad graduated from that school, and my grandfather was a painter, and so was his brother. My two older brothers are both talented, although they went into things like computers and management. I even have two nephews who show a lot of promise.”

By MARION NICOLAY Wednesday, March 12, 2008 While you whip up one of his great recipes... Stephen Muldoon is a Marco resident who also happens to be an exciting and nationally acclaimed artist. via Marco Eagle

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“To them, it's more of an annoyance than a problem. Two out of three preferred keeping two lanes rather than a four-lane bridge, even without considering the cost.”

By LESLIE WILLIAMS Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Marco Island residents, learn to love the Judge S.S. Jolley Bridge. via Marco Eagle

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