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"America's best ribs" are at Michelbob's
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
Some people travel a great distance to enjoy a great meal. Some only have to step across the street. But, for others, it’s a combination of the two. Full story »
Freedom of expression: local artist opts for ethereal
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
Using the theme of Mystical Umbrellas Take Flight, local artist Tara O’Neill kicked off a month-long exhibition at the Blue Mangrove Gallery in the Town Center on Marco Island as part of the gallery’s monthly Meet the Artists series. Full story »
Chef's Q & A: Charles "Chas" Milner
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
In 2001 at the first Nacho Mama’s and continued here at the expanded Nacho Mama’s since it opened almost 3 years ago. I’ve been with Eric eight years. Full story »
A la Carte: A French Twist at the Old Marco Inn
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
Continental cuisine never fails to captivate and with Chef Denis Meurgue at the hallowed hearth of Marco’s first commercial kitchen, the Olde Marco Island Inn is now offering wonderful new flavors and a flamboyant flair with a distinct French twist. Full story »
Chef's Q & A: Tony Flores
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
Tony Flores - Head Chef Stan’s Idle Hour Seafood Restaurant Full story »
La Casita and Pub
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008
What’s old is new again at La Casita and Pub where owners Chuck Vreeland and Scott Cervin have spruced up the restaurant’s dining room with brighter lights to better to see the new, lighter paint on the walls. Full story »
Bopie’s Diner
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008
Opal Vann’s recollections of growing up on Marco Island reads like a page from a book that could be titled “Small Town, U.S.A.” Full story »
You Review food
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008
What is your favorite restaurant? Why? We just went to Chops, on Fifth Avenue and had the pan-seared, crusted grouper, with a lemon cream sauce. It was delicious. There was even crab in it. Our friend, William, took us there because he thinks the service is so good. Their calamari appetizer was very delicate and flavo Full story »
Dan Vass
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008
When Sasso’s Restaurant on Marco Island hosts Dan Vass, the ambiance in the lounge is like opening up your home and inviting 30 or 40 of your closest friends and family over for drinks, dinner and a little entertainment. Except for the ties and crisp white shirts of Sasso’s staff, the comfort level is that inviting.
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Island Arts: 2008 was a very colorful time for art on Marco
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008
As one year ends and another approaches, many of us put so much focus on making resolutions for the New Year, we forget about the great successes we made this past year. Full story »
On the Menu: Kretch’s passionate patrons
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008
As with any restaurant, it’s all about the customers, and at Kretch’s, the customers come every day. Full story »
Chamber After 5 'A Celebration'
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008
The Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce After 5 party celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new spa at the Marco Island Hilton Beach Resort & Spa on Dec. 17. Full story »
An Irish Christmas on Marco
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008
The packed San Marco Catholic Church Parrish Hall was alive with anticipation Dec. 17, as the audience waited for the start of “A Classic Irish Christmas. Full story »
Morningstar Show Band back at the Marriott
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008
Hair lengths have changed, and they are a few years older, but they still play and perform at a high level. Full story »
Arturo’s Christmas tree stand tall
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008
Holiday traditions are celebrated around the world and one annual Marco Island Christmas tradition stands above the others, simply because it’s got the tallest free-standing Christmas tree on the Island. Did I forget to mention that given the season, the tree could stand for the reason why it’s always more blessed to give than receive?
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| 1 | Marley & Me | $24,263,763 | 2 |
| 2 | Bedtime Stories | $20,501,339 | 2 |
| 3 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | $18,691,248 | 2 |
| 4 | Valkyrie | $14,094,617 | 2 |
| 5 | Yes Man | $13,910,477 | 3 |
| 6 | Seven Pounds | $10,068,518 | 3 |
| 7 | The Tale of Despereaux | $6,939,295 | 3 |
| 8 | The Day the Earth Stood Still | $5,049,648 | 4 |
| 9 | Doubt | $5,000,893 | 4 |
| 10 | Slumdog Millionaire | $4,690,769 | 8 |
- Marco Island Bike Path Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting -- 01/09/09 at Marco Island City Hall
- Challenges and Opportunities in these Tough Times -- 01/09/09 at Collier County Public Library - Naples Branch
- Speakers Assembly of SW Florida: Mark Rosenberg -- 01/09/09 at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
- "Evening in the Park" -- 01/09/09 at Riverside Park
