‘Community’ Archives
Men and women in blue
Meet Officer “TC” Cowait Just a two hour drive, across the Big Cypress Swamp, but in a sense a million miles away from life here on Marco Island, is the City of Miami. Officer “TC” Cowait will tell you that Marco is very different from the Miami metropolis where he grew up, and where he spent twenty-five years in Law Enforcement, [...]
New priest at San Marco
Father Gordon Zeneti is a bright new addition to the San Marco Catholic Church’s already spectacular parish. Father Gordon was recently added to the roster as of August 2, and plans on doing many new things for the church. His aim is to bring a much needed youthfulness to the parish, since he is in fact a young man himself. Father Gordon’s [...]
Lowe’s and behold boats and yachts
When I sat down with Henry Lowe, owner of Lowe's Boat and Yacht Brokerage, at 278-B Capri Blvd. in Isles of Capri, I was totally mesmerized. Henry has that effect on people. A very good looking man with huge blue eyes and rugged Hemingway-esque features, he looks like a movie star. When you talk to him he draws you in with his big smile and plain [...]
New Assistant Principal for Everglades City
It’s the end of August and the summer holidays are over, especially for our students who started back to school on August 23 with several new teachers and staff at the Everglades City School. Our new assistant principal is Cherise Brummer who was voted as the school district’s “Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year.” Cherise is very [...]
What is staging?
If you talk to enough “sales” people, you’ll get a goodly share of opinions as to the meaning of “staging.” While I can’t equate the term with marketing, it is a function of it. Most recently the term has been associated with real estate; but the term or practice has been part of the selling process since I was first allowed to go to [...]
Signature Title acquired by First Title and Abstract, Inc.
First Title and Abstract, Inc., which has been in business in Collier County since 1978, announced that they recently acquired the assets of the Marco Island title company, Signature Title including all of its employees, files, and closings. Long time Marco attorney and Vice-President of First Title & Abstract, Inc., Craig Woodward said, [...]
Highlighting Nelson Ramirez
There was never a time that Nelson Ramirez did not want to be a fireman. Even though he has wanted to be a firefighter all his life, Nelson says, “I really did not know what was involved in being a professional firefighter. It is a lot more than I expected. We are given the opportunity and are encouraged to constantly train. Our medical training [...]
Why are you buying?
If you are considering buying real estate, you should ask this question: why? There are three reasons for a real estate purchase: First, you believe that it is the best place to invest to maximize a financial return; Second, you want a place for you and your family to dwell, whether as full-time residents or as a place to vacation; or third, you [...]
Everglades City offers free reclaimed water
The new street lights, towering over the palm trees in the median as you drive into town, have now been installed and inspected per Mayor Sammy Hamilton’s report at the August 3 City Council meeting. The Mayor also noted that Public Hearings for the Millage and Budget are scheduled for September 7 and 15. New playground equipment for toddlers [...]
Networking for Dummies
The Marco Island Chamber of Commerce recently held a "Networking for Dummies" program presented by Chamber member Dave Longfield-Smith of Costco. President Vip Grover indicated the program is just one example of "your Chamber membership at work." About thirty attendees showed up to learn the finer points of speed networking. "The facilitator was [...]
