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this should be a lesson to everybody who's out there-- you know? You can't mess with mother nature
WIND RAIN AND FLOODING --
NO LONGER A HURRICANE STILL
TROPICAL STORM ISAAC IS DISHING OUT A SEVERE BEATING TO THE RESIDENTS ALONG THE GULF COAST.
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the water started rushing in. trickled in at first. Then all of a sudden, just a few minutes, it was up to about 9 or 10 feet."
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SLOW MOVING TROPICAL STORM ISAAC DROPPING LARGE AMOUNTS OF RAIN --
BREACHING LEVEES AND ENDANGERING PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T HEED A MANDATORY EVACUATION.
JUST LOOK AT THE STORM FROM SPACE --
ROUGHLY THE SIZE OF TEXAS. ISAAC'S WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 175 MILES --
CREATING A STORM SURGE OF UP TO 12 FEET ALONG THE GULF COAST.
THE COAST GUARD BRAVING THE ROUGH CONDITIONS AND SO FAR HAVE RESCUED MORE THAN 60 PEOPLE.
JAY GRAY IS LIVE IN NEW ORLEANS WITH THE LATEST ON THE STORM.
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FOR HUNDREDS OR THOUSANDS, THESE IMAGES HAVE BECOME ALL TOO PAINFULLY FAMILIAR. THE WIND AND RAIN FROM ISAAC, CONTINUING TO BATTER NEW ORLEANS AND THE GULF COAST.
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TAPE/ Governor Bobby Jindal / Louisiana:15 -:17
TAPE/ Billy Nungesser / Plaquemines Parish President:26 -:32
TAPE/ James Oliveri / Resident:41 -:50
TAPE/ Ramona Billot / Resident:54 -:56
ISAAC'S ASSAULT HAS BEEN RELENTLESS.
PUNISHING WIND.
AND DRIVING RAINS.
POUNDING NEW ORLEANS AND THE GULF COAST FOR A FULL DAY.
WITH NO SIGNS OF EASING. ANYTIME SOON.
Louisiana:15 -:17
"There is much more coming."
RESCUE TEAMS MOVED-IN TO PLAQUEMINES PARISH. AS THE HURRICANE SO OFTEN COMPARED TO KATRINA, TOOK ON ONE OF ITS' MOST DEVASTATING QUALITIES.
"I have more damage for this storm than I did for Katrina. And I rode out Katrina at my home."
THE RUSH OF WATER CAME QUICKLY.
"We just watched the water come up again "
HUNDREDS SCRAMBLED TO GET TO HIGHER GROUND.
"We got out the back door with the boat. Tried to save my next door neighbor which wouldn't happen. The wind was so strong it was pushing the boat the opposite way."
WHIPPED BY THOSE WINDS. FLOOD WATERS STARTED TO SWALLOW HOMES.
"Everything washed away - we have nothing."
AND THEN ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOODS.
"The water kept coming up. I know I got 10 foot of water, easy."
UP AND DOWN THE COAST. EVEN IN AREAS WHERE LEVEES AREN'T AN ISSUE. THERE' SIMPLY NO PLACE FOR SO MUCH WATER TO GO.
ADDING TO THE MESS. AND MISERY. TREES AND POWERLINES SEARED BY THE WIND.
MORE THAN HALF A MILLION ARE WITHOUT ELECTRICITY - A NUMBER THAT CONTINUES TO GROW.
"I just didn't think it would be that bad. Everyone was saying it'd be a tropical storm - it wasn't going to be bad."
AND GETTING WORSE. BECAUSE ISAAC - AN UNWELCOMED GUEST ALONG THE GULF - REFUSES TO LEAVE.
JAY GRAY. NBC NEWS. NEW ORLEANS.
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JAY GRAY REPORTING.
THIS AFTERNOON LOUISIANA GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL WARNED THE THESE CONDITIONS COULD CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST THE END OF THE WEEK.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
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THANKS ROBERT.
EVEN THOUGH ISAAC HAS MOVED PAST US HERE IN FLORIDA; THE STORM'S STILL HAVING AN IMPACT HERE AT THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION.
MITT ROMNEY NOW CONSIDERING A TRIP TO THE GULF COAST.
AND IF YOU LOOK HERE -- THE TOP OF THE OFFICIAL CONVENTION PAGE HAS A PROMO FOR RED CROSS RELIEF EFFORTS.
IT'S EXPECTED ISAAC WILL BE MENTIONED TONIGHT DURING THE PRIME TIME SPEECHES.
BUT TODAY - DELEGATES GOT A CHANCE TO RELAX AND ENJOY -- WE'RE HERE IN TARPON SPRINGS WHERE THE FLORIDA DELEGATION SPENT THE DAY.
FRESH OFF OF AN EXITING EVENING SPENT AT THE FORUM LISTENING TO NEW JERESY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE AND ANN ROMNEY.
ANN ROMNEY - ALONG WITH PAUL RYAN'S WIFE JANNA - ATTENDED A BREAKFAST FOR WOMEN TODAY IN TAMPA.
WITH HER FIVE DAUGHTERS IN LAW THERE - ROMNEY TOLD THE CROWD A STORY THAT GOT A CHUCKLE.
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Ann Romney - Mitt Romney's Wife // "I made this videotape and I said, I'm never doing that again. Do you feel that way Cindy? And I gave it to Mitt and he looked at it and he said, oh you know you say that after every pregnancy. I do have five boys."
MRS. ROMNEY REFERRING TO CINDY MCCAIN - HER HUSBAND JOHN MCCAIN OF COURSE RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT FOUR YEARS AGO.
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ALSO DURING THAT BREAKFAST - THE FIRST TIME WE'VE HEARD FROM JANNA RYAN - PAUL RYAN'S WIFE - SINCE HE WAS NOMINATED AS VICE PRESIDENT.
Janna Ryan - Paul Ryan's Wife // "Our families, our children, our future that is what this race is all about. Ann's story is an inspiration for millions of women across this country and her friendship is an unexpected blessing in this campaign. It is a privilege to join you and Mitt.on this campaign. It is a tremendous honor to be on America's comeback team with you all."
AND WHILE ANN AND JANNA RYAN WERE BREAKFASTING IN TAMPA. TWO OF MITT ROMNEY'S SON'S ADDRESSED THE FLORIDA DELEGATION THIS MORNING IN DUNEDIN.
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Please join me in a warm welcome for Ben and Craig Romney! " 16
BEN AND CRAIG ROMNEY HEAPED PRAISES UPON THEIR MOM'S PRIMETIME SPEECH LAST NIGHT.
BEN - A DOCTOR - TOLD DELEGATES THAT HIS DAD TAUGHT HIM THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY, RESPECT FOR HIS WIFE AND HARD WORK.
CRAIG - WHO WORKS IN REAL ESTATE TOUCHED ON HIS FATHER'S BUSINESS CAREER. HE ALSO STRESSED JUST HOW IMPORTANT FLORIDA IS TO A WIN FOR HIS FATHER.
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CRAIG ROMNEY // so we're counting on you guys. Florida is a critical state. 00 I think the election will be decided here. and we need all of your help." 02
BEING WITH THE DELEGATES YOU REALLY SEE HOW FLORIDA IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STATE IN THE ELECTION.
PUNDITS SAYING THAT THERE'S NO MATHEMATICAL WAY FOR ROMNEY TO WIN WITHOUT IT.
AND OUR INFLUENCE GOES BEYOND THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE - WE'LL TALK A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THAT, COMING UP AT 530.
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A LOT OF BIG NAMES TAKING CONVENTION STAGE TODAY --
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN --
FORMER FLORIDA GOVERNOR JEB BUSH AND MINNESOTA GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY MAKE THEIR PITCHES FOR MITT ROMNEY.
IN PRIME TIME --
CONDOLEEZA RICE.
AND PAUL RYAN WHO IS EXPECTED TO FORMALLY ACCEPT THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION.
YOU CAN WATCH IT RIGHT HERE ON N-B-C TWO TONIGHT AT TEN.
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MEANWHILE DEMOCRATS ARE FORMULATING A PLAN FOR THE FINAL NIGHT OF THEIR OWN CONVENTION IN CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA.
THEY WANT TO EMPHASIZE PRESIDENT OBAMA'S RECORD ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND VETERANS ON THE NIGHT HE DELIVERS HIS ADDRESS.
MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR AND 2004 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE JOHN KERRY WILL ALSO SPEAK.
NBC 2 CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT CHAD OLIVER WILL BE THERE TO BRING YOU COMPLETE AND BALANCED COVERAGE.
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GROWING CONCERN TONIGHT IN COLLIER COUNTY -- HIGHLIGHTED BY ONE CRIME.
NAPLES POLICE SAY THIS MAN STARTED A FIRE AT THE CAMBIER TENNIS CENTER AND TRIED TO PIN IT ON HIS ENEMY.
*BOTH MEN ARE HOMELESS -- AND PEOPLE WHO SPEND TIME AT THE PARK SAY THE NUMBER OF TRANSIENTS LIVING IN THE AREA IS GROWING.
N-B-C TWO'S GABY FLEISCHMAN IS LIVE WITH THE STORY.
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A charred wall is all that's left after a recycle bin was set on fire under the pro-shop at the cambier park tennis courts in naples.
Jack keiser
18:35 they could have burnt the whole thing down.
The blaze all part of a plan to frame someone for arson-- that plan backfired when the suspect was caught on surveillance video.
Jim yoder
"17:43 I think it's disgusting I hope they got him put him away we don't need that down here we've got a beautiful club here"
According to police 49 year old Billy richards-- also know as cowboy-- is responsible. Richards, a known transient in the area, had reportedly been fighting with thomas gallie over a woman.
Last week while gallie was sleeping on the steps of the norris center-- richards allegedly slashed his bike tires, stole his duffle bag and set the bin on fire-- leaving gallies belongings behind to make it look like he was responsible.
12:08 deranged ppl, it's too bad
Jack keiser and his buddies have been sweating it out on these courts for more than a decade.
They say transients come through here all the time--
Jim yoder 16:10 they're coming here there's a bathroom facility
available to them
But haven't caused much trouble-- until now. "
Gaby: "transients are known to hang out and sleep in cambier park right next to tennis courts and norris center-- there's even a playground here. Some ppl say more security is needed to keep them out."
20:52 I think they need to make a trip through here every now and then
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COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES MAKE AN ARREST IN A BANK ROBBERY INVESTIGATION.
D-N-A FOUND AT THE WELLS FARGO IN EAST NAPLES BANK LINKED CHRISTOPHER CABRERA TO THE CRIME.
HE'S ACCUSED OF ROBBING THE BANK AT GUNPOINT BACK IN APRIL.
TURNS OUT THAT GUN WAS PLASTIC.
AUTHORITIES SAY HE WORE A MASK AND A GLOVE ON HIS LEFT HAND ON THE DAY OF THE ROBBERY.
CLOTHING IN A NEARBY DUMPSTER WITH INK FROM A DYE PACK LED INVESTIGATORS TO CABRERA.
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IN FORT MYERS --
POLICE SAY THIS MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT HIMSELF DURING A FIGHT.
ERNEST BARNES AND ANOTHER MAN GOT INTO AN ARGUMENT AT A HOUSE ON ALTAMONTE AVENUE.
AUTHORITIES SAY BARNES FORCED A WOMAN INTO HIS CAR.
WHEN THE OTHER MAN GOT INVOLVED.
BARNES DROVE HIMSELF TO THE HOSPITAL AND NOW FACES A SLEW OF CHARGES.
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A NEW REPORT FINDS SEVERAL HATE GROUPS CALL SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HOME.
A GROUP KNOWN AS " WHITE POWER" IS SAID TO HAVE AN ACTIVE CHAPTER IN BONITA SPRINGS.
ANOTHER GROUP KNOWN AS THE ISRAELITE CHURCH OF GOD IN JESUS CHRIST, LABELED A BLACK SEPARATIST GROUP, LISTS IT'S ADDRESS ON WOODRICH BEND COURT IN FORT MYERS.
WE TRIED TO VISIT THE SITE BUT WE'RE TOLD THE GROUP HAS APPARENTLY MOVED AND LEFT NO FORWARDING ADDRESS.
THE REPORT ALSO LISTS A KU KLUX KLAN CHAPTER IN ENGLEWOOD.
DESPITE THEIR PRESENCE NEITHER LEE OR COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORT ANY HATE GROUP ACTIVITY.
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A CRASH ON INTERSTATE 75 BROUGHT TRAFFIC TO A STAND STILL TODAY.
IT HAPPENED JUST SOUTH OF THE BONITA BEACH ROAD EXIT AT MILE MARKER 115.
WE FIRST BROUGHT THIS TO YOU AS BREAKING NEWS AT NOON.
TROOPERS TELL US A TIRE BLEW CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL.
HE WENT THROUGH THE MEDIAN AND SWERVED BACK TO AVOID HITTING SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC CAUSING HIS TRUCK TO ROLL OVER.
WE ARE STILL WORKING TO GET THE CONDITION OF THE DRIVER.
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YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY RIGHT AT YOUR FINGER TIPS.
SOUNDS LIKE SCIENCE FICTION --
BUT IT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
HOW ONE HOSPITAL IS MAKING IT EASIER FOR PATIENTS TO SEE THEIR OWN CHART --
WHENEVER THEY WANT.
AND USING PEOPLE WHO WORK WITH THE SALT OF THE EARTH TO MAKE PINE ISLAND MORE ATTRACTIVE TO VISITORS.
N-B-C TWO FOUND OUT THE NEWEST PLAN TO ATTRACT PEOPLE TO THE BARRIER ISLAND.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
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SOME DOCTORS ARE CALLING IT THE MOST "ROBUST SYSTEM OF ITS TIME."
A PORTAL FOR PATIENTS TO LOOK AT ALL OF THEIR HEALTH RECORDS ON THE COMPUTER-- WHENEVER THEY WANT.
THE LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM LAUNCHED THE TOOL JUST LAST MONTH.
N-B-C TWO'S LEIGH DANA WENT TO FIND OUT HOW IT WORKS.
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TRT: 1:09
Sherri CG-22
Dr. Leah Lynch CG - 37
SAY GOOD-BYE TO PHONE CALLS FROM DOCTOR'S OFFICES TO CONFIRM APPOINTMENTS
51:29 it's awesome
SHERRI RAMBO-DICKINSON MADE IT TO HER ANNUAL CHECK UP TODAY --
WITH THE HELP OF HER COMPUTER.
54:50 it's like one stop shopping
IT'S CALLED "MY CHART."
A PATIENT PORTAL FULL OF PERSONAL HEALTH RECORDS.
ALL AVAILBLE AT YOUR FINGER TIPS.
SHERRI RAMBO-DICKINSON / LEHIGH ACRES
52:14 the biggest thing is I am able to monitor it and check and make sure my information is correct in there.
LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM LAUNCHED THE SYSTEM, DESIGNED BY "EPIC" LAST MONTH
SO FAR -- IT'S ONLY AVAILABLE TO LEE PHYSICIAN GROUP PATIENTS.
dr. Leah Lynch/ Internal Medical/Lee Physicians Group @:03
"it's important to involve patients in their care. It's important to make them feel like they are part of the process and decision making."
WE GOT A TOUR OF THE SITE --
YOU CAN LOOK UP YOUR CHILD'S GROWTH CHART, REQUEST PRESCRIPTION REFILLS -- EVEN ASK DOCTOR'S QUESTIONS.
dr. Leah Lynch/ Internal Medical/Lee Physicians Group @ 59:36
"I think it's really helpful to patients that have busy schedule's that cannot remember to call during office hours."
A TOOL -- RAMBO - DICKINSON SAYS --
IS KEEPING HER ON THE RIGHT HEALTH TRACK.
IN LEE COUNTY, LEE DANA, NBC2.
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LEE MEMORIAL PLANS TO EXPAND "MY CHART" TO ITS ENTIRE NETWORK IN THE FUTURE.
IT'S ALSO WORKING TO MAKE IT SMART PHONE USER FRIENDLY.
N-C-H IN COLLIER COUNTY HAS A SIMILAR SYSTEM IN PLACE.
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IT'S TIME TO GROW UP IN BONITA SPRINGS.
A CHILD CARE CENTER IS PLANNING TO OPEN A NEW BUILDING IN MAY OF NEXT YEAR.
GROWING ROOM CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS LOOKING AT AN AREA OFF OLD 41 IN BONITA SPRINGS.
THEY ALSO PLAN ON HIRING 30 POSITIONS AT THE NEW CENTER.
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IT'S A GOOD DAY FOR MANY JOB SEEKERS.
MCDONALDS WANTS TO HIRE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE FAST FOOD CHAIN IS HOSTING A "HIRING DAY" TODAY.
APPLICANTS HIT THIS RESTAURANT ON DANI DRIVE IN FORT MYERS FIRST THING THIS MORNING.
MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS ARE LOOKING TO HIRE 300 MANAGERS AND CREW MEMBERS.
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS WILL HOLD INTERVIEWS FROM EIGHT TO EIGHT.
APPLICANTS DON'T NEED TO BRING A RESUME, JUST SHOW-UP AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION.
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GROWING ROOM ACCEPTS CHILDREN SIX WEEKS TO KINDERGARTEN.
THEY ALSO HAVE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN TEN AND UP AS WELL AS SUMMER CAMPS.
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A NEW APPLICATION FOR I-PADS IS BEING AT A FORT MYERS SCHOOL AS PART OF A SERIES CALLED SCHOOLS THAT RULE.
PIECE BY PEACE LEARNING CENTER IN FORT MYERS IS USING THE TABLETS TO HELP CHILDREN WITH AUTISM COMMUNICATE.
THE CHILDREN ARE ONLY IN THE BEGINNING STAGES OF LEARNING HOW TO UTILIZE IT, BUT THE PARENTS WE SPOKE TO SAY THE I-PAD HAS CHANGED THEIR LIVES.
IF YOU KNOW OF A SCHOOL THAT RULES --
GO TO N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM AND CLICK SCHOOLS THAT RULE --
ITS UNDER THE NEWS TAB.
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THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL WINS THE PRESTIGIOUS FLORIDA "SPIRIT AWARD."
COUNCILMAN LENNY NESTA ACCEPTED THE AWARD OVER THE WEEKEND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
CAPE CORAL RECEIVED THE SPIRIT AWARD FOR ITS "TAKE PRIDE IN THE CAPE" PROGRAM.
VOLUNTEERS MOW AND LANDSCAPE THE YARDS OF-- ABANDONED HOUSES - -SAVING THE CITY MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS.
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SANIBEL, CAPTIVA AND FORT MYERS BEACH ATTRACT VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
BUT NOW ANOTHER BARRIER ISLAND IS TRYING TO DO THE SAME. HOW PINE ISLAND IS HOPING THE STAND OUT FROM THE REST.
AND ALL NEW AT SIX--
"We cannot continue to rely on property taxes only, we need other revenue sources."
STRAPPED FOR CASH--
CAPE CORAL'S CITY MANAGER CHALLENGES COUNCIL TO COME UP WITH OTHER MEANS TO BRING IN REVENUE.
TONIGHT, WE LOOK AT SOME OF THE PROPOSALS TO PLUG AN ESTIMATED 12-MILLION DOLLAR SHORTFALL.
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THE PINE ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS LAUNCHING A PLAN TO ATTRACT MORE VISITORS.
AND IT IS USING IT'S FARMERS AND FISHERMAN TO DO IT.
THE BARRIER ISLAND DOESN'T HAVE MILES OF SANDY BEACHES, BUT IT IS KNOWN FOR ITS PRODUCE AND SEAFOOD.
NBC2'S LAUREN DISPIRITO SHOWS US HOW THEY ARE HOPING FARMERS MARKETS WILL BRING IN THE MASSES.
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FRESH, LOCALLY CAUGHT SEAFOOD--
OLDE FISH HOUSE MANAGER LISA DENCE SAYS IT'S THE MATLACHA AND PINE ISLAND COMMUNITY'S BEST FEATURE.
there's so many people out there in Cape Coral, in Fort Myers, in Estero that don't know what we have out on this island
THE GREATER PINE ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOPES TO MAKE SEAFOOD PART OF IT'S PLAN TO CHANGE THAT.
PRESIDENT-ELECT STEVE TIMCAK SAYS BY THE END OF THIS YEAR, THE GROUP WANTS TO START A FARMERS AND SEAFOOD MARKET.
the chamber says they'd like to set up here, underneath the trees near Phillips park, hoping a regular weekly market would draw people to the center of Pine Island
it's kind of silly to leave an area that's known for those kind of things to go somewhere else
BARNHILL FISHERIES ARGUES CUSTOMERS WOULD HAVE TO PASS THEIR STORE, TO GET TO THE MARKET.
it's a little bit irrelevant for me to spend the extra money to put a booth in another location right down the street when they're going to drive right by here to get to that location
DENCES SAYS SHE'D CONSIDER GETTING ON BOARD.
it will help us bring more business to the island, more business to the galleries and more business to our business
THE CHAMBER IS ASKING FOR INPUT, AS THE IDEA CONTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD.
LAUREN DISPIRITO, NBC2.
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ISAAC IS NOW JUST A TROPICAL STORM--
BUT WIND AND DRIVING RAIN ARE STILL CAUSING A LOT OF PROBLEMS FOR RESIDENTS IN LOUISIANA.
THE GOVERNOR'S ENACTED A CURFEW--
AND ENGINEERS MAY *INTENTIONALLY* BREACH A LEVEE!
AND A RECOGNITION OF SERVICE TO OUR COUTNRY ALMOST 65-YEARS IN THE MAKING!
A WORLD WAR TWO VET FINALLY RECEIVES HIS PURPLE HEART--
FROM *ANOTHER* SOUTHWEST FLORIDA VET.
YOU'VE GOT TO SEE THIS STORY.
NBC2 NEWS AT 5;30 IS NEXT.
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