http://marconews.com/news/news/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Island Newsen-usnewshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/30-years-ago-eagle/?partner=RSSThe Deltona Corp, designers of Marco Island and a leading Florida developer for years, is “extremely interested” and actively investigating land development in the far west, particularly the booming Phoenix, Arizona area. Frank E. Mackle, Jr., said he was “quite excited and extremely interested.” Key Deltona people have flown to Phoenix and Tucson as a possible land and community development project. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:05:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/30-years-ago-eagle/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/history-motion---oct-14-2008/?partner=RSSA recent speaker for the society was Felix Maceguani Rodriguez, who traces his heritage back to Ciboney/Calusa ancestors — his wife Abigail is descended from the Taino tribe. Taino and Arawak Indians lived in the pre-Spanish Caribbean islands such as Cuba and Hispaniola (now Haiti and the Dominican Republic). The root language of the Ciboney and Calusa is very close to Arawak. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:59:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/history-motion---oct-14-2008/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/women-wisdom-wealth-past-present-and-future/?partner=RSSDuring these turbulent financial times I have to remind myself to focus on the forest and the trees while evaluating our finances. The volatility of the past few weeks has been emotionally exhausting. Today, I’d like to take a break and step back to look at the forest, or the big picture, and how it pertains to your investments. Darcie.Guerin@raymondjames.com (DARCIE GUERIN)Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:56:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/women-wisdom-wealth-past-present-and-future/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/tax-secrets-do-you-want-retire-your-business/?partner=RSSMost successful business owners (let’s call our guy Joe) have two loves in their life: Their family and their business. With rare exceptions, it’s family first. wealthy@blackmankallick.com (IRV BLACKMAN)Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:54:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/tax-secrets-do-you-want-retire-your-business/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/peak-your-profits-wise-potpourri/?partner=RSSQ: I recently was at a meeting where throughout the day, some attendees would rush in late, others would interrupt a presenter, some would even answer cell phones or send text messages. I thought it was incredibly rude behavior. Then I realized, at my company we’re also guilty of the same bad behavior. How can I establish a meaningful, yet fun, “set of expectations” for our company’s meetings? jeff@jeffblackman.com (JEFF BLACKMAN)Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:53:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/peak-your-profits-wise-potpourri/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/public-helps-solve-marco-island-burglary/?partner=RSSMarco Island Police detectives sought help Monday to solve a burglary from a home construction site that occurred on the island Saturday afternoon. Within one hour of the story and photos being posted on local news sites, the police department already had the suspect’s name, said Capt. Dave Baer. kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL)Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:46:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/public-helps-solve-marco-island-burglary/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/13/marco-island-police-request-help-solve-crime/?partner=RSSMarco Island Police detectives are asking for help to solve a burglary Saturday afternoon at a home construction site on the island. About 2:30 p.m. Saturday, a white Ford F-150 or F-250 pickup was seen parked at a home under construction at 473 Parkhouse Court. Items are missing from the home, the police department reports. The Marco Island Police Department has released photographs of the truck and a man seen at the home. This person of interest is being sought by Marco Police. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:41:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/13/marco-island-police-request-help-solve-crime/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/09/marco-police-briefs-october-9-2008/?partner=RSS  Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:32:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/09/marco-police-briefs-october-9-2008/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/09/fund-raiser-injured-marco-island-police-officer-to/?partner=RSSA fund raiser for injured Marco Island Police Officer Cpl. Kevin Hennings, 35 is Thursday at Capt. Briens. Hennings, a single father of two young boys, was severely injured in an off duty jet ski accident Sept. 21. Capt. Brien will donate the $20 cost for each comedy club ticket to assist Hennings with his medical bills. When purchasing tickets at the door mention support for Hennings, said representatives of the Off the Hook Comedy Club in a Wednesday press release. kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL)Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:47:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/09/fund-raiser-injured-marco-island-police-officer-to/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/06/alligator-mike-sentenced-1-12-years-prison/?partner=RSSAn East Naples man was sentenced Monday to 1½ years in prison in an alligator poaching case. LWilliams@marconews.com (LESLIE WILLIAMS)Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:47:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/06/alligator-mike-sentenced-1-12-years-prison/?partner=RSSpolice-firehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/women-wisdom-wealth-past-present-and-future/?partner=RSSDuring these turbulent financial times I have to remind myself to focus on the forest and the trees while evaluating our finances. The volatility of the past few weeks has been emotionally exhausting. Today, I’d like to take a break and step back to look at the forest, or the big picture, and how it pertains to your investments. Darcie.Guerin@raymondjames.com (DARCIE GUERIN)Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:56:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/women-wisdom-wealth-past-present-and-future/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/tax-secrets-do-you-want-retire-your-business/?partner=RSSMost successful business owners (let’s call our guy Joe) have two loves in their life: Their family and their business. With rare exceptions, it’s family first. wealthy@blackmankallick.com (IRV BLACKMAN)Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:54:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/tax-secrets-do-you-want-retire-your-business/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/peak-your-profits-wise-potpourri/?partner=RSSQ: I recently was at a meeting where throughout the day, some attendees would rush in late, others would interrupt a presenter, some would even answer cell phones or send text messages. I thought it was incredibly rude behavior. Then I realized, at my company we’re also guilty of the same bad behavior. How can I establish a meaningful, yet fun, “set of expectations” for our company’s meetings? jeff@jeffblackman.com (JEFF BLACKMAN)Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:53:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/peak-your-profits-wise-potpourri/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/goodland-back-business/?partner=RSSWhether coming by boat, luxury car, motorcycle or golf cart, there’s no doubt that people were coming out to play in Goodland this weekend. Tourist season is heating up in Marco Island’s fishing village, which features a skyline untouched by condominiums and high rises. kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL)Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:29:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/14/goodland-back-business/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/07/business-buzz/?partner=RSSA local interior designer has scored big, a new golf development is pushing ahead despite the economic downturn, and a doctor will be in the "house" at the next In The Round informative session. qproux@marcoeagle.com (QUENTIN ROUX)Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:24:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/07/business-buzz/?partner=RSSbusinesshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/09/enhancing-knowledge/?partner=RSSIt may seem mundane for a teacher to go to a seminar and come back with the knowledge that if you tap a shook-up soda can on its side before opening it, the liquid won’t gush in your face. But, for Tommie Barfield Elementary teachers Cheryl Reinke and Mabel Pena, the revelation has practical scientific relevance. qproux@marcoeagle.com (QUENTIN ROUX)Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:06:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/09/enhancing-knowledge/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/02/classy-gesture-local-teacher-honored-above-and-bey/?partner=RSSTeacher Anne Fleming knew something was up when a small army of people marched into her classroom Wednesday, but she wasn’t quite sure why. Among the classroom crashers were staffers from OfficeMax, Tommie Barfield Elementary Principal Jory Westberry, representatives from local media, and three or four of Fleming’s fellow teachers. qproux@marcoeagle.com (QUENTIN ROUX)Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:23:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/02/classy-gesture-local-teacher-honored-above-and-bey/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/30/vegas-island-style-fundraiser-raised-about-8000/?partner=RSSMarco Island residents and businesses can be counted on to support a good cause, and the Vegas Island Style fundraiser event held Saturday, was no exception judging by the spectacular turnout. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:28:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/30/vegas-island-style-fundraiser-raised-about-8000/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/24/gulf-coast-high-school-student-named-semifinalist-/?partner=RSSGulf Coast high School senior Grant Robinson has been named a 2009 National Achievement Semifinalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program. The program named more than 1,600 black American high school seniors who were designated semifinalists. tlaten@naplesnews.com (Naples Daily News staff report)Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:18:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/24/gulf-coast-high-school-student-named-semifinalist-/?partner=RSSeducationhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/23/ged-program-airing-education-channel/?partner=RSSThose planning to take the General Educational Development (GED) exam soon should be sure to catch the GED Connection TV show on The Education Channel, cable 20. tlaten@naplesnews.com (Naples Daily News staff report)Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:57:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/23/ged-program-airing-education-channel/?partner=RSSeducation