‘Coastal Comments’ Archives
Coastal Comments
Some times we take our garbage and recycling collection for granted. Seldom do we even think about the issue unless the pickup isn’t made on time. Here are a few facts that you might not be aware of: Marco Island is part of the County’s Solid Waste Collection program, and as such, your current cost for the level of service you receive ? twice [...]
Senior Corps of Retired Executives
We’ve all heard of SCORE – Senior Corps of Retired Executives – but we never heard much about them other than they were out there. Well, my friends, things have changed! We have a dynamic group of executives reaching out to all aspects of the community offering help. The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council has ranked Florida [...]
Jolley Bridge Update
The Collier Blvd. Boating Park will hold their grand opening on Saturday, May 22. Make it a point to see this expansion project. You’ll be glad you did. Well, wishes DO come true! First, Mike Minozzi worked for many years to bring a second bridge to Marco Island for evacuation and safety purposes, and now it is happening right before our [...]
COASTAL COMMENTS
Mosquitoes – Even their name makes you want to swat one on your arm! But how much do we know about them and about the Collier County Mosquito Control District? The Collier County Mosquito Control District had an open house recently and one of their board members, Jeanne Brooker, encouraged her neighbors to attend, so I did. I learned so many [...]
Coastal Comments
We can all see the car transports busily picking up winter residents cars to head back up north. These wonderful people have brought much to our community over the last few months and we thank them. We wish them well during the coming summer months and look forward to their return in the late fall. Some of you have noticed the [...]
Donna Fiala’s Coastal Comments
So often I have heard people on Marco Island say something about not knowing where their tax dollars go. I thought I would just outline a few services that Marco taxes pay for, such as our wonderful library, the Caxambus boat ramp, maintenance, etc., the new 951 boat launch and expanded parking, Tigertail Beach maintenance and operations, South [...]
Around and about…
What a gorgeous day we had for the St. Patty’s Day Parade on Marco Island! Our own energetic, dynamic, Kathleen Reynolds was the spark plug that put this event together again this year. Mike Murphy was marvelous as the Grand Marshall of the parade. Father Tim was his effervescent self, and our ever-popular Dick Shanahan was riding right up front [...]
Donna Fiala’s Coastal Comments
The good news is: Lowe’s plans to break ground and start construction of their new store behind Shops of Eagle Creek at 951/Collier Blvd. and U.S. 41 East around mid-February. First, Lowe’s will do site preparation, relocate utilities, and build a temporary road to accommodate Eagle Creek’s rear gate traffic to Price Street. The Lowe’s [...]
Donna Fiala’s Coastal Comments
Congratulations to Dr. Fay Biles on winning a Jefferson Award for her outstanding volunteerism! We are so pleased that one of our own Marco Island residents was so honored. If you remember, last year we had another winner: Shirlee Barcic. It looks as if Marco Island is getting some great recognition. Many people have been asking about the [...]
Donna Fiala’s Coastal Comments
What a wonderful way to start a new year! A new newspaper in town and it is our own, with our own people doing the writing! It has been a wonderful holiday season, starting with Chanukah for our Jewish friends, and moving on to Christmas for our Christian friends. The nicest thing about this holiday season is that it brings families together [...]
