Marco Island Writers Meet
By Maggie Gust On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, Marco Island Writers, Inc. will enjoy a presentation by Dr. Rich Blonna. His topic will be “Marketing Checklist.” Basically, it is a how-to for writers to...
View ArticleClyde Butcher Exhibit
SUBMITTED The Marco Island Historical Museum is pleased to host fine art photographer Clyde Butcher’s special exhibition “Nature’s Places of Spiritual Sanctuary.” The exhibit, graciously sponsored by...
View ArticleWomen in the Everglades
Submitted In her book “Women in the Everglades” local author Marya Repko encapsulates information from her previous “Brief History” books, but adds much more, as she summarizes the role of women in the...
View ArticleDAR Honors Veterans, Local Artist
By Chris Curle Malenda Trick’s mural includes humor; a cartoon of “The Osama bin Laden martini: Two shots and a splash.” Art depicting patriotism was the centerpiece of the November 19th meeting of the...
View ArticlePassionate About Real Estate
By Coastal Breeze News Staff For nearly 25 years George Percel has been intimately involved in the Marco Island and Naples real estate world. George’s love for the real estate industry saw him as the...
View ArticleHot Rod Turtle at YMCA
Submitted The Greater Marco Family YMCA was selected to house “Hot Rod,” one of 50 turtle sculptures from the community arts project, “Turtles on the Town.” Hot Rod, a turtle with yellow, orange and...
View ArticleMeals of Hope Next Year: New Captain, Same Hope
By Coastal Breeze News Staff Volunteers made the packaging event a success. The 2015 Meals of Hope packaging event on November 14 was a monumental success. Over 550 volunteers packaged a record 232,000...
View ArticleJoy of Giving Changes Web Address
Submitted Web Address The Joy of Giving holds their annual shopping event at Walmart on Collier Boulevard. Now in its 27th year, Joy of Giving provided Christmas for over 1,000 local children last...
View ArticleNominate a Family in Need
Submitted Starting with its 30th anniversary two years ago, the Law Offices of William G. Morris, P.A. has been donating an all-expenses-paid vacation to Disney World to a local family. The firm...
View ArticleWhat is a Corporate Inversion?
ASK THE CFP® PRACTITIONER Darcie Guerin darcie.guerin@raymondjames.com “The only source of knowledge is experience.” ~ Charles Kettering Question: The term corporate inversion is in the news lately....
View ArticleThe Impact of Condo Rental Policies
CONDO REPORT Gary & Sandy Elliott www.marcoislandcondoguy.net www.SandyElliottInteriors.com A view of the Emerald Beach. Today’s Marco Island condo buyers tend to look for a great location,...
View ArticleFive Reasons Fishing Trips Make Family Memories
FOLLOW THE FISH Capt. Pete Rapps CaptainRapps@Outlook.com The Edwards family,father and son. PHOTOS BY CAPT. PETE RAPPS Fishing trips are great for people of any age, but they really bring quite a few...
View ArticleFestival of Trees Winter Wonderland
SUBMITTED The Marco Island Center for the Arts will host the Second Annual Festival of Trees, December 1 through 3, 2015. Islander Dave Rice will chair the event, which will kick off from 10 AM-12 PM...
View ArticleGifts for the Traveler 2015
SPEAKING OF TRAVEL Vickie Kelber The Sashbag is a fashionable way to lighten the load. PHOTOS BY VICKIE KELBER For this year’s column on gift suggestions for the traveler, I am featuring some recent...
View ArticleRotary Awards Barbara & Carmen Dasti
Submitted The Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise recently presented its Unsung Hero Award for Third Quarter, 2015 to Barbara and Carmen Dasti. The Dastis are recognized for their service to the Marco...
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