Sunrise Rotary Awards Unsung Hero to Steve Gober

On March 14, 2023, the Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise presented its Unsung Hero Award for First Quarter, 2023 to Steve Gober. Steve is recognized for his service to the Marco Island community and placing “service above self “consistent with Rotary’s aspirations.

Steve is compassionate, patient, loyal, committed, positive, humble and consistent. These are words that describe Steve, a person who is the definition of an unsung hero. 

Steve took over management and operation of Stan’s Idle Hour Seafood Restaurant in Goodland more than ten years ago. He hosts a variety of charities as part of Sunday events, is always willing to help and has gone a long way toward making our area a better place.

As Sunrise Rotary’s Unsung Hero, Steve was awarded a plaque commemorating the recognition. In addition, the Club is donating $100 to a charity to be chosen by Steve and 20 polio vaccines in his name as part of Rotary International’s effort to eradicate polio.

The Unsung Hero award recognizes a member of the Marco Island community who unselfishly helps others and who has not generally been recognized for such service. 

Sunrise Rotary continues its search for Unsung Heroes and asks that anyone wishing to nominate an Unsung Hero please contact Chairman Bill Morris at wgm@wgmorrislaw.com or visit the Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise website at www.marcoislandsunriserotary.org.