Curatolo proposes adding two members to the School Board
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Collier County School Board member Kathleen Curatolo surprised her fellow Board members Thursday afternoon by proposing that the district add two members to the School Board. The two members would be considered at-large. Full story »
more Local News
- Marco man appointed by Gov. Crist to Florida Elections Commission
- New Marco city manager’s first day will be a manic Monday
- Marco council to discuss spending caps, boat docks at regular meeting
- 10 tips to help ensure a child’s success
CERT week 3: Light search and rescue
Thursday, May 15, 2008
This weeks’ CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team) session, taught by Team Leader Russ Rainey introduced us to Light Search and Rescue Operations. This consists of a systematic size up of the task and developing a safe, well-orchestrated rescue plan to achieve the most possible in the shortest amount of time. Full story »
more Police and Fire
- Marco police briefs: May 13
- Firefighters put out blaze in laundry room of East Naples home
- Marco leaders authorize draft of fire assessment ordinance
- CERT, week two: ArcPad allows for immediate assessment
Business Buzz: May 12, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Leadership Marco alumni have made good on a pledge to assist four outstanding students with their university expenses. The money was raised by the recent “Wet Paint Live” event, in which artists spent a day capturing assorted Marco scenes on canvas, and then auctioned the paintings off at a gala evening the same day. Full story »
more Business
- Tax Secrets of the Wealthy: Enjoy becoming a big winner
- Women, Wisdom & Wealth: Can you tell true from false?
- Your Portfolio Attention grandparents: Recent changes to 529s may enhance gift
- Peak Your Profits: Tips and tidbits … For timeless triumphs
PRIDE Awards recognize student achievement
Friday, May 16, 2008
The Collier County School District has announced the 2007-08 PRIDE (Program to Recognize Initiative and Distinction in Education) Award winners. Full story »
more Education News
- Collier school board accepts settlement with Baker
- Curatolo proposes adding two members to the School Board
- Two long-serving TBE teachers to depart after non-renewal of “drop” program contracts
- Marco Islander graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University magna cum laude
Hideaway Beach seeks tourist tax dollars to fund beach erosion control
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Collier County officials are questioning whether erosion control on a private beach is something that is in the best interest of the public. The Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC) discussed the issue at a meeting on Thursday and the consensus on the board was the Hideaway Beach was an area enjoyed not only by residents of the private beach community but also by residents and tourists visiting the beach by boat. Full story »
more Habitat
- Iguanas gone wild: Exotic pets becoming Marco pests
- Sea turtles are here
- Portion of Keewaydin closed to protect birds during nesting season
- Portion of Keewaydin Island to be closed for nesting terns
10 tips to help ensure a child’s success
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Raising a child is a precious gift, but it also is a great challenge. Here are 10 tips to help ease the burden of getting your children to adulthood. Full story »
more Health News
- How to get a child interested in reading
- Tooth Talk: A young smile, Part II
- Mind Matters: How can therapy help?
- Tooth Talk: Invest on your future — replace your teeth
Marco Presbyterian Church hosted Daughter Dinner
Monday, May 12, 2008
Approximately sixty women were treated to a candlelight dinner, at Marco Presbyterian Church’s third annual Daughter Dinner. Soft romantic music, tables festooned with linen, lace, candles, and shell centerpieces, punch, a backdrop of shells projected on the front screen, and the new senior pastor decked out in a tuxedo greeted the women as they arrived. Full story »
more Religion
- Change in pastors at Marco Lutheran
- Passover service commemorates freedom and tradition
- Marco Presbyterian installs new pastor
- First Baptist Church of Marco Island undergoes transformation
Finding a voice in a foreign language
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Ryszarda Lida Pelc found in this country her gusto for writing poetry. She was a high school teacher in Poland before coming to the United States for the first time in 1985. Pelc’s husband Karol had been invited by the Michigan Technological University as a guest professor. Full story »
more Features
- Pet Talk: Summer time — fun and risky for your pet
- It’s the Law: Health club liability may be limited
- Naples couple goes to Auschwitz
- A century of prom memories
Market Update: Have we hit the bottom yet?
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The real estate market on Marco Island is moving at a faster pace now. We see that the best view and value priced properties come off of the market at an increased rate. This trend continues in what is now considered the off-season as Buyers return for post-season buying sprees. Full story »
more Real Estate
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- Greater Fort Myers Dog Club Show -- 05/17/08 at Lee Civic Center
- Palmetto Ridge High School Touchdown Club Golf Tournament -- 05/17/08 at Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club
- Service Academy Day Seminar -- 05/17/08 at Florida Gulf Coast University
- Bye-Bye Turtle Festival -- 05/17/08 at The Conservancy of Southwest Florida
