Shooting the Messenger?
Were the Collier Commissioners right to fire Joe Trachtenberg? Or were they shooting the messenger? And who owns the problem now?
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Were the Collier Commissioners right to fire Joe Trachtenberg? Or were they shooting the messenger? And who owns the problem now?
Shooting the Messenger? Read More »
CCPS in transition after Patton’s unexpected departure; Patterson named Collier’s first female county manager; county’s 60-day rent hike notice requirement in question.
Collier County & Local News for May–December 2022 Read More »
Millions in rental assistance funds available. Commissioners consider local rental ordinance. City Manager Boodeshwar’s contract approved. Heart Institute debate again postponed. CCPS adopts math and ELA textbooks.
Collier County & Local News for April 2022 Read More »
Affordable housing development breaks ground on county land under 99-year land lease. Jay Boodheshwar to be Naples’ next City Manager. NCH Heart Institute building height subject of Apr. 6 hearing.
Collier County & Local News for March 2022 Read More »
Commissioners take steps to encourage affordable housing. Fired Acting County Manager had lobbied for foreign governments. Redevelopment of Naples Beach Club property continues to hit snags.
Collier County & Local News for February 2022 Read More »
County Manager to retire by July. Deputy County Manager fired. CCPS reports record high school graduation rate. Pay hikes approved for Collier teachers, county employees. Homeless shelter expansion approved.
Collier County & Local News for January 2022 Read More »
Collier County approves redistricting map. Patton named National Superintendent of the Year finalist. Beach parking, boat launch fees increase. Public Art Committee to be formed. No more Sunday fishing at Naples Pier.
Collier County & Local News for December 2021 Read More »
Commission redistricting update. New short-term rentals ordinance. Coastal storm risk management study on hold. Naples union workers win big raises. Collier Schools’ Kamela Patton named Superintendent of the Year.
Collier County & Local News for November 2021 Read More »
More zoning changes for apartments and commercial development. Relieving Immokalee Road congestion. Renourishing county beaches. New NCH hospital zoning district. Naples fire chief assumes interim city manager duties.
Collier County & Local News for October 2021 Read More »
Spending Collier County’s pandemic relief funds. Collier County School District earns another “A” rating. Naples mayor, council may get salary increases. Marco Island mangrove restoration project breaks ground.
Collier County & Local News for August/September 2021 Read More »