Archive for March, 2010
It’s as easy as riding a bike
With all the new bike paths and multi-use sidewalks that have been installed on Marco over the past few years, there are some rules and laws that must be followed, below are some Florida laws regarding cycling. First and most important according to Florida law bicycles are considered motor vehicles under (Sections 316.003(2), (10) and [...]
SKUNK APE Sighting by CBN staff!
A skunk ape was sighted in Big Cypress! Our photographer, Ed Bridle was able to snap a few shots of the creature before it took off. Sightings of this creature are very rare but this swampy area, home to royal palms, panthers, birds, and gators is the most likely setting to find one. Ed was driving down Highway 41 when he spotted some sort of [...]
Victim of short sighted behavior and political policy?
Guest Commentary by Laurence Cloney Marco Community Bank closed recently due to improper capitalization. It reopened the same day under the ownership of Mutual of Omaha care of the FDIC. This closure highlights the prevalence of poor judgment and absence of fiscal responsibility locally and nationally. While all the facts are not yet in, the [...]
Entertainer Jim Long joins the crowd
Local entertainer, Jim Long, wowed the crowd at the 2nd Annual Marco Island Seafood Festival by getting up close and personal with this group from the Isles of Capri. Entertainment during the two day event included the Lely Jazz Band, Jezebel, Myles Loud, JRoberts, Frank Carroll, the Gladesman, Lords of Cool, Raiford Stark Band and [...]
15th Annual Dottie’s Duck Derby
Many events are held on Marco Island each year but none are more awaited then the annual Miss Dottie’s Duck Derby. This year marks the 15th annual swimming of the ducks at the Greater Marco Family Aquatic Center and is slated for Saturday, March 27, 2010. This year’s event will be even bigger and better promises Miss Dottie as the 15th [...]
Easter Services at Marco Presbyterian Church
Marco Presbyterian Church will have a Maundy Thursday communion service, 7 p.m., April 1. The service will celebrate the mandate of the Lord to serve one another followed by communion. There will be one morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday with praise music, bell and adult choirs. The message is entitled “And Do Not Forget [...]
Art league
The Board of Directors of the Art League, Marco Island's Center for the Arts, is pleased to announce that Kenneth Stroud has been appointed to the Board. Stroud, an Art League member for the past two years and Marco Island resident since 2003 relocated from Miami. Stroud is a 31 year veteran of US Customs, now Homeland Security. He retired [...]
MIFA Announces Scholarships Available
The Marco Island Foundation for the Arts (MIFA) is offering three $1000 scholarships in 2010 to graduating Marco Island high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in and intend to pursue studies in the visual, literary or performing arts at the college level. Applications are available from high school guidance counselors, MIFA’s [...]
Achievement Awards
The San Marco Council of Catholic Women is offering up to three non-renewable awards to any registered high school senior who is a parishioner of San Marco Catholic Church, St Finnbar's in Naples or Holy Family in Everglades City. Applicants are required to continue his/her education at a 2 or 4 year college or university. Selection wil be based [...]
