Plantation Island
A census designated place in Collier County, Florida.
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The Cuban experience
I have long been intrigued by the often-tumultuous relationship between the United States and Cuba. My first memory of Cuba was during the Cuban Missile Crisis. I must have been 12 at the time and I was living in Delaware when my mother suddenly decided to go down and check out…
Creatives & ArtsMy last column delved into the so-called “rules” about how to pair wines with various types of food and cuisines and how breaking those rules can lead us to new culinary experiences and discoveries. It’s an extensive (and sometimes controversial) topic, so I decided to seek out…
Creatives & Arts
Puppy and kitten ready for homes from Humane Society Naples
Sequoia Sequoia is 10 months old and full energy! This big puppy loves playing in the yard and makes friends with everyone. Just a big goofball. His adoption fee is waived this month! Meowth Meowth is your typical 3-month-old kitten: eat, sleep, play, repeat. He especially loves…
Community Groups & Organizations
Winning Words
Florida Weekly continues to celebrate the winners of its 16th annual readers’ Writing Challenge. This week, it’s the second and third honorable mention stories, along with interviews with the winners. Note: Florida Weekly runs the Writing Challenge stories “as is,” without any…
Creatives & Arts
Swings of summer season
Mick Moore is having a great summer season in Collier County. The co-owner of The Turtle Club and owner of the Vanderbilt Beach Resort says people are staying and eating at his places more than previous off-season times. But it’s not visitors from out of the country or even out…
Local Business
How the Wrists Work in the Putting Stroke
The wrists are one of the most misunderstood parts of the putting stroke. Golfers are often told to keep their wrists quiet, but that does not mean they should be completely locked or rigid. The wrists are an important connection between the hands, arms and putter, and…
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Plantation Island by the numbers
- Persons per household
- 2