http://marconews.com/news/local/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Local Newsen-uslocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/04/cecelia-weeks-one-goodlands-first-residents-leaves/?partner=RSSCecelia Weeks, 84, is among the last of Goodland’s living legends. She packed her belongings, with her cats Pixie and Dixie sneaking into cardboard boxes for naps whenever they found one vacant for long enough. “A legend is leaving Goodland today,” said Cecelia’s daughter Linda Weeks Rose, as she helped her mother gather her things and move to Kentucky to be closer to family. kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL)Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:15:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/04/cecelia-weeks-one-goodlands-first-residents-leaves/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/04/mica-survey-says-islanders-give-thumbs-police-fire/?partner=RSSThe annual survey of Marco Island Civic Association members indicates the popularity of some recent city government decisions and may provide a crystal ball into some future issues. MICA, the oldest and largest nonprofit community improvement organization on island, serves about 20,000 residents and homeowners and surveys a large portion of them every year on issues both new and old. kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL)Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:15:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/04/mica-survey-says-islanders-give-thumbs-police-fire/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/04/south-heathwood-drive-temporarily-closed-friday/?partner=RSSAccording to an e-mail from the city, South Heathwood Drive is temporarily closed Friday to through-traffic at the intersection of San Marco Road for one block south to Shenandoah Drive. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:49:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/04/south-heathwood-drive-temporarily-closed-friday/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/04/collier-deputies-marco-man-attempts-purchase-oxyco/?partner=RSSCollier County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 47-year-old Marco Island man Wednesday after they say he attempted to purchase Oxycontin pills from an undercover investigator. tlaten@naplesnews.com (Naples Daily News staff report)Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:46:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/04/collier-deputies-marco-man-attempts-purchase-oxyco/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/03/marco-police-briefs-september-3-2008/?partner=RSS  Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:12:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/03/marco-police-briefs-september-3-2008/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/03/marco-panel-begins-talk-taking-over-electrical-ser/?partner=RSSIf you consider a potential City of Marco Island takeover of its electricity services a power surge, then Wednesday afternoon began the long and complicated process connecting those circuits. The city held its first meeting of the “Electric Municipalization Ad-Hoc Committee,” the group charged with determining the costs of grabbing the city’s electric utility from current provider Lee County Electric Cooperative, or LCEC. ljdillon@naplesnews.com (LIAM DILLON)Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:37:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/03/marco-panel-begins-talk-taking-over-electrical-ser/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/03/report-shots-fired-during-attempted-bank-robbery-e/?partner=RSSSouthwest Florida authorities are searching for three men they believe robbed an armored Brinks delivery truck outside an East Naples bank Wednesday and fled in a getaway vehicle while a Brinks employee fired at them. The robbery occurred around 9:30 a.m. outside the front door of the Wachovia Bank at 12609 U.S. 41 E. The bank is by the Eagle Creek Shops near the Collier Boulevard turn-off to Marco Island, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office reported. epfreeman@naplesnews.com (LIZ FREEMAN, RYAN MILLS)Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:11:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/03/report-shots-fired-during-attempted-bank-robbery-e/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/03/real-estate-sales-september-3-2008/?partner=RSS  Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:13:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/03/real-estate-sales-september-3-2008/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/02/marco-island-approves-highest-tax-rate-history-del/?partner=RSSWhile many residents expressed discontent with a tax hike others said it could be worse. Marco Island City Councilmen received at least 1,600 e-mails requesting taxes not be raised, however many taxpayers present at Tuesday evening’s City Council meeting said property taxes were preferable to new fees such as the fire assessment. kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL)Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:31:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/02/marco-island-approves-highest-tax-rate-history-del/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/02/marco-community-bank-sues-mortgage-lenders/?partner=RSSAs with many financial institutions, Marco Community Bank suffered significant losses due to unpaid loans and foreclosures over the past two years. But Marco Community Bank is among one of the smallest to date to file a lawsuit against the mortgage lenders who may be responsible for the situation. kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL)Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:46:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/02/marco-community-bank-sues-mortgage-lenders/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/02/trio-marco-police-officers-promoted/?partner=RSSCiting the importance of family support in a job that involves erratic hours and sacrifices in times of crises, Marco Island Police Chief Thom Carr on Aug. 29 promoted three of his men at a well-attended ceremony in the city’s community hall. qproux@marcoeagle.com (QUENTIN ROUX)Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:45:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/02/trio-marco-police-officers-promoted/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/02/last-marcos-loggerhead-sea-turtles-make-their-way-/?partner=RSSWhat may become the last of the island’s Loggerhead Sea Turtle hatchlings this season made their way to sea Thursday. Mary Nelson, who calls herself “the turtle lady” is a turtle monitor who has been working on Marco Island for nearly 20 years with Collier County Parks and Recreation. What started out as a healthy season for the sea turtles may have been greatly damaged by tropical storm Fay, the “turtle lady” said. kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL)Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:39:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/02/last-marcos-loggerhead-sea-turtles-make-their-way-/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/02/marco-police-briefs-september-2-2008/?partner=RSS  Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/02/marco-police-briefs-september-2-2008/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/01/business-buzz-september-1-2008/?partner=RSSAlways pushing the innovative envelope, popular Marco Island artist Malenda Trick is putting one of her works up for auction online. The painting is Trick’s take on the Church of Santa Maria della Salute on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/01/business-buzz-september-1-2008/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/women-wisdom-wealth-going-gold/?partner=RSS“Swifter, Higher, Stronger” is the Olympic motto. These talented and gifted athletes of the 2008 Summer Olympics remind us of the subtle life lessons we learn by taking part in sports. Dedication and discipline are fundamental requirements that breed strong athletes as well as investors. Olympic competition and investing are also alike in that they both require a touch of luck, and at times, nerves of steel too! Darcie.Guerin@raymondjames.com (DARCIE GUERIN)Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:16:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/women-wisdom-wealth-going-gold/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/peak-your-profits-your-work-encore-worthy/?partner=RSSMark Sanborn and I have been friends a long time. My wife and I met him poolside at a National Speakers Association convention in Phoenix, in 1986. Over these past 22 years, Sanborn and I have shared stories, laughs, meals and clients. Enterprise Rent-A-Car became a client in 1995, because Sanborn told their leaders, “You’ve already booked me for your programs in Chicago, you gotta also book my buddy Blackman!” jeff@jeffblackman.com (JEFF BLACKMAN)Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:15:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/peak-your-profits-your-work-encore-worthy/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/tax-secrets-wealthy-second-opinion-saves-family-to/?partner=RSSThis is a war story. We chatted for a while. Then I asked Joe, age 62 and the owner of a successful family business (Success Co.) in Kansas, a simple question: “What are your goals?” wealthy@blackmankallick.com (IRV BLACKMAN)Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:06:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/tax-secrets-wealthy-second-opinion-saves-family-to/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/market-update-marcos-sales-previous-year/?partner=RSSFor the third consecutive month in a row, Marco Island surpassed sales from the previous year. Overall, for the last three months (May, June, July), Marco Island reported a 38 percent increase in sales. Furthermore, for July 2008, pending sales were up by 20 percent and inventory dropped by 10 percent in a year-over-year comparison. NatalieK@premiermail.net (NATALIE KIRSTEIN)Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:03:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/market-update-marcos-sales-previous-year/?partner=RSSreal_estatehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/leadership-marco-2008-introduction-participants-pa/?partner=RSSIntroducing the final four participants in the 2008 Leadership Marco Program. Since 2002 it has attracted future leaders and community-minded volunteers to take part in a 12-week series of seminars and tours covering many aspects of the island, including government, history, education, healthcare and schools. qproux@marcoeagle.com (QUENTIN ROUX)Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:58:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/31/leadership-marco-2008-introduction-participants-pa/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/28/marco-police-chief-carr-wants-officers-out-their-c/?partner=RSSWhile many people have gotten to know and hear from Thom Carr over his last 10 years with the Marco Island Police Department, the public heard him speak for the first time as chief this week at the Marco Island Police Foundation lunch Wednesday. City Manager Steve Thompson selected Carr as chief on Aug. 4. kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL)Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:10:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/28/marco-police-chief-carr-wants-officers-out-their-c/?partner=RSSlocal