‘Feature Stories’ Archives
Marco Island Airport Taxiway Awarded $5.5 million grant
The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) today received word that the Collier County Airport Authority is recipient of a $5,466,320 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grant to construct a Marco Island Executive Airport taxiway and apron. “I am so thrilled to hear this news,” said District 1 Commissioner Donna Fiala. “The Marco Airport [...]
FREESTYLE MARTIAL ARTS FOR KIDS
Marco Island Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer a freestyle martials arts class for kids, which will be held at Mackle Park beginning Tuesday, September 7th from 3:30 – 4:30pm. This new martial arts for kids program will be delivered by Jim Boxma, a new resident to Marco Island and owner of the Defense Fitness Club martial arts [...]
Boat sinks when lift fails
On Sunday morning, residents on Marlin Court noticed that their neighbors boat had sunk and called MI Emergency Services. The stern of this Grady White motor boat, with its two outboard motors attached, sunk into the canal below when the structure of the boat lift failed and collapsed, and the boat filled with water. Photos by Jim Sousa
Viva La Tour de France
In 2003, I was lucky enough to go to France and see Lance Armstrong cross the finish line in Paris to win his fourth consecutive Tour de France. My good friend and colleague in Island Bike Tours, Susan Evans, has done what most of us cyclists only dream of: riding some of the same routes in the Tour De France as the professional riders do, while [...]
School Bells Ring…
As parents, you may count how ‘time flies’ based on current sports and school schedules. Once school begins, there is a whirlwind of homework and extra-curricular activities available to the children of the area. We are reminded by the Marco Island Police Department to slow down and drive more cautiously now children will be on their way to [...]
Camp Mackle a success
Amber Prange, City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation Department’s Teen Recreation Director, reported a successful first year at Camp Mackle for the City of Marco Island. The new camp replaced the old 'Sports Club' program and the renewed energy of the new camp was a big hit with children and parents alike. Each week, students took a look at a [...]
Life with a New Puppy
Natalie Halbuer Life with a new puppy in the house can be fun, but there is also a lot of work involved considering all of the care and responsibility that comes along with it. When my puppy Grace first stepped into my home, her eyes filled with joy and she bounced around as happy as a clam. My mom, dad, and I had previously [...]
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 [...]
Popular artist is three-time winner
The Artist Colony at the Esplanade held its third "People's Choice" Art Walk on Wednesday, July 28th from 5-8pm and voted Tracy Gudgel from Waterfront Studios & Gallery the overall winner for the third time, WOW!!! Loyal patrons of the colony once again enjoyed an evening of food, fun and art. There were colorful interpretations entered [...]
New parking spaces at City Hall
There are new spaces to fill at City Hall. If your transportation has low emission, uses alternative fuel or is a hybrid vehicle, then there are two front row parking spaces at City Hall dedicated just for you! Look for the signs stating “Parking for Low Emission Alternative Fuel and Hybrid Vehicles Only” and you have found your space at City [...]
