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Photos highlight new basketball league teams
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
The Marco Island Optimist Basketball League is going full speed with games on Friday nights and Saturday mornings. Full story »
Marco Community Bank supports children's tennis program
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009
Marco Community Bank funds city's tennis program for children. Full story »
Eye on the Y: Christmas is here
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is only six days away. The days just fly by anymore. When I was a small lad it seemed that Christmas would never get here; but I knew when my birthday would arrive (It’s this Sunday, by the way) Christmas and New Years and vacation from school would soon be here. Full story »
Bryan Milk named City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation Director
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
Marco Island City Manager Steve Thompson named Bryan Milk, 47, to the position of Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Marco Island Tuesday afternoon. The promotion comes with a 15 percent salary increase.
Bryan’s new salary is $90,631.50. His old salary as Planner was $78,810.33. Full story »
Bryan’s new salary is $90,631.50. His old salary as Planner was $78,810.33. Full story »
Former Lely standout faces charges in S. Carolina
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Former Lely High School football player Sam Baptiste was among four Charleston Southern University football players arrested in North Charleston, S.C., on Monday night, according to the Associated Press.
Full story »
Full story »
Thanksgiving: Islanders serve food, tennis balls
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Marco Island is serving up a canned food drive and a team tennis match for Thanksgiving this year. Full story »
Marco residents assist in plans for Veterans’ Community Park
Monday, Nov. 10, 2008
Many Marco residents may have thought they cast their final ballot of the year on Super Tuesday, however about 50 Marco residents cast their votes on another ballot Thursday evening — this one pertaining to plans for the new Veterans’ Community Park. Full story »
Marco bids farewell to parks and recreation director
Monday, Nov. 3, 2008
The community began hosting formal farewells for Parks and Recreation Director Dana Souza Thursday with an evening in his honor hosted by Leadership Marco members. Other farewell events are also scheduled before Souza's last day with the city Nov. 14.
Full story »
Full story »
Eye on Y: Oktoberfest a success, more events coming
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
Last Sunday will remain memorable for area residents and visitors to our little piece of paradise as the 2008 version of Oktoberfest was held at the Esplanade. Why was this event memorable? Full story »
Design plans begin for Veterans' Community Park
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008
It’s been in the works for at least four years and the time has finally arrived for the Marco Island community to plan for their newest park, the 6.8-acre Veterans’ Community Park on West Elkcam Circle. Full story »
Eye on Y: Busy weekend in Marco, courtesy of your Y
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
The Greater Marco Family YMCA has some exciting programs coming up for the second half of October and also some free classes for you. Full story »
Eye on the Y: October, the month of changes
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
October is known as the month of changes. Changes in weather will bring to us cooler temperatures and less humidity. Further changes include shorter hours of sunlight (time change will be 2 a.m. on Nov. 1) and putting away the shorts and getting out the long pants and windbreakers. Full story »
Eye on the Y: October is better at the Y
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
The month of October has taken off with a bang. Full story »
Eye on the Y: YMCA celebrates Oktober!
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
It is time for Oktoberfest! Held Oct. 26 at the beautiful Esplanade, located on North Collier Blvd, the fundraiser for the Y will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for everyone to enjoy. Full story »
Eye on the Y: Welcome October at the YMCA
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
It’s a great time to be on Marco Island! We are all looking forward to the month of October, the weather will start changing, the snow birds will be returning and many new programs will begin. Full story »
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- 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
