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The Marcophile: Marco needs a major league monument
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Here is a Marco scenario that would accomplish good on so many levels. See what you think. First, some facts. Marco has hundreds, maybe thousands of veterans who’ve served us in uniform over the decades. We love our veterans. Next, Marco Island has hundreds, maybe thousands of dogs. Full story »
The Marcophile: Arts and the Artists – Up Close
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Upcoming this spring and summer on Marco Island is a series of events that anyone who appreciates art will want to attend. So will anybody who knows little or nothing about art but would like to learn, from the artists themselves. Full story »
The Marcophile: A bright future in the hands of the brave
Sunday, March 30, 2008
We often hear of wild, undisciplined, badly behaved children and wonder what’s wrong with kids today. But, every year at this time, we are reminded that there are more good kids than bad, more young people with promising futures than those whose prospects are in doubt. Full story »
The Marcophile: It’s like awesome, dude
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Can you remember way back to New Year’s Eve when most of us resolved to improve ourselves here in 2008? It is a ritual we try to observe for a time, but daily routines and regular periods of frenzy get in the way of our resolutions. Full story »
The Marcophile: Uncle Sam needs your eyes and ears
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
If you live on water or ever go into or on it for play or work, Marco Island’s Coast Guard Auxiliary has an urgent message for you: “Help us be the eyes and ears of the U.S. Coast Guard command that patrols the waters from Sarasota almost to the Florida Keys.” Full story »
The Marcophile: Easter and our economy
Monday, March 10, 2008
Easter is the day of resurrection for Christians, a day of renewal for everyone and a day of traditional coming and going, mostly going, on Marco Island. I refer to the economic fact of life involving Easter. Realtors know it, merchants and bankers and restaurateurs know it. Full story »
The Marcophile: New money coming — The ‘Fin’
Monday, March 3, 2008
Weak or strong, popular or playing second or third fiddle to the Euro, €5 note or the Yen ¥5000, and so on, America’s paper money is changing regularly. Full story »
The Marcophile: First the green flash, then maybe the Green Hornet?
Monday, Feb. 25, 2008
We saw the “Green Smudge” at sunset the other evening from a small boat in Caxambas pass. It was a smudge, a gorgeous green glob that sort of enveloped the sinking golden ball of sun. Full story »
The Marcophile: Marco’s new recycling center
Monday, Feb. 18, 2008
A state-of-the-art Recycling Center, perhaps the most modern in Florida, is coming to Marco Island. That’s good news for people who need to dispose of almost anything. And it’s good news for the environment. Full story »
The Marcophile: A pet lover’s twofer Valentine’s Day
Monday, Feb. 11, 2008
Let’s assume you and your honey plan to observe Valentine’s Day together, enjoying each other, marking the day with sweet somethings. Want some company? Want another “twosome” to join you? Full story »
The Marcophile: Marco tiptoeing toward civility?
Monday, Feb. 4, 2008
One reason pro-sewer candidates won the city council elections was that all four men were positive in their approach to the issues. Jerry Gibson’s yard signs read “Be Positive.” The winners were pro-sewer but also pro-Marco and it showed. Full story »
The Marcophile: Looking back as Marco turned 20
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
By now you probably know who won Marco’s City Council elections. As I write, however, with newspaper deadlines being what they are, results aren’t in yet. Either way, we will have some new leadership at City Hall. Full story »
The Marcophile: Marco tales of a mistaken septic tank and tainted tomatoes
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
Are you tired of the sewer — septic controversy on Marco? Do you groan when others bring up the need for sewers or swoon at the prospect of keeping your septic system? Full story »
The Marcophile: Hog heaven for bird lovers
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
I used to fume when passing a small store up north whose name was “For Birds Only – and Fish Too.” Which was it? Birds only or not? If fish were included at that store, why not call it that — Birds and Fish Only? The probably is that they secretly sold gerbils or ferrets too. Full story »
The Marcophile: Marco’s new merger
Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
A building that once housed a movie theater now is home to what probably is Marco’s first merger of two restaurants. The building facing Elkcam Circle next to the Post Office now is Vandy’s Five Brothers Pizza. Full story »
- Student Showcase Exhibition 2008 -- 05/12/08 at Art League of Bonita Springs
- Exhibit: Luis Barbaran's "Moments of Peace", Every Monday
- Exhibit: Luis Barbaran's "Moments of Peace", Every Tuesday
- Exhibit: Luis Barbaran's "Moments of Peace", Every Wednesday
- Exhibit: Luis Barbaran's "Moments of Peace", Every Thursday
