The program offers an opportunity to meet local officers, and discuss community issues. Naples, Florida— On Tuesday June 20, 2023, Officers from The City of Naples Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. [...]
from the City of Naples The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in partnership with the non-Federal Sponsor, Collier County, Florida, invite the public to attend upcoming public information meetings for the Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The purpose of the study is to identify and evaluate measures formulated to manage the [...]
from the City of Naples Hurricane preparedness is crucial when living in coastal regions or areas prone to tropical storms. As hurricanes are powerful and unpredictable natural disasters, it is important to take proactive measures to protect lives and property. Firstly, staying informed is paramount. Regularly monitoring weather updates and heeding warnings from local authorities [...]
Beachgoers are advised that no work will occur on the Emergency Beach Berm Project this Saturday, May 27, through Monday, May 29, allowing full sun and sand enjoyment on both City of Naples and Collier County beaches over the Memorial Day Weekend. Crews will resume operations on Tuesday, May 30 at 7 a.m. Thus far, [...]
Annually, the City of Naples Water Department temporarily changes the disinfection process for the City’s potable (drinking water) water supply as part of water quality maintenance. Beginning Thursday, June 1, 2023, through Friday, June 30, 2023, the Water Department will disinfect the water with free chlorine rather than combined chlorine/ammonia (chloramines). This annual conversion to [...]
The US Army Corps wants to hear from the public on the future of coastal resiliency. By Pamela Nicholls, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online Over 400 stakeholders – local residents, politicians, representatives of condo associations, businesses and advocacy groups attended the first of two scheduled scoping meetings hosted by The U.S. Army Corps of [...]
A number of our residents have expressed concern that they will be unable to deduct on their federal tax return substantial casualty losses incurred as a result of Hurricane Ian. This is due to the IRS’s failure to explicitly label Ian-related losses as a “qualified disaster loss.” This could mean, for example, that taxpayers will [...]
Blob “unlikely” to affect Florida’s West coast By Pamela Nicholls, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online The giant sargassum “blob” reported by some media lately may have attained record setting proportions but it’s unlikely the floating mass of brown seaweed will reach the shores of Naples, say scientists. The “blob” is actually what researchers refer [...]
Update April 21, 2023 The sand haul has begun on the emergency beach berm project. The County contractor, Phillips & Jordan, has promised to keep the workday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. At 7:00 pm, work will stop, and the contractor will perform equipment maintenance and fueling until 8:00 pm to [...]
By Stan Karpf, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online Several years ago your GSAC Board of Directors received a number of complaints from its members that the Horizon Way Crosswalk posed a danger to those crossing Gulf Shore Blvd North at that location. Not only is it a busy location due to beach goers using [...]
