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    Golfers head out after the shotgun start of the Hideaway Beach community's annual golf tournament to benfit cancer research. Organizers call the tournament Chipping Away at Cancer. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    Hideaway Beach residents unite to fight cancer

    Hideaway Beach residents on Marco Island like to be the annual top financial contributors to the local fight against cancer.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
  1. Lorenzo the cat, as photographed by owner Joann Biondi. Joann Biondi/Special to marcoislandflorida.com

    Lorenzo the cat photographer kicks off photo show Friday

    Exhibit featuring photos of cat model in people's clothing runs at Marco Island Center for the Arts Friday-Sunday.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
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    Sophie Torres is seen with her social studies teacher at the Marco Island Charter Middle School, Craig Fisher. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    Charter middle student scoops medal for ‘good citizenship’ essay

    Pens tome on Teddy Roosevelt, her favorite president, beats out students in region.

    • Feb. 2, 2012
  2. Lori Wagor, left, and Nancy Garrison are cochairs for the Night at the Prom fundraiser at the Marco Island Historical Museum. Sue Keller/Special to the Sun Times

    Social Scene: Down memory lane at 'A Night at the Prom'

    Fundraiser benefits Marco Historical Museum endowment.

    • Feb. 2, 2012
  3. Sitting sedately between newer cars, the 1936 Ford Sedan is an Antique Auto Club of America national award winner. Cars like this, as well as muscle cars and modern beauties will be on view at the Feb. 19 Kiwanis Club Car Show at the Marco Healthcare Center grounds. Keith Pershing/Special to the Sun Times

    Kiwanis car show planned Feb. 19

    Muscle cars, modern marvels and classics from a bygone era will be on display at the Marco Healthcare Center grounds.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    "Disco" Dave Bierbrauer. Fighting cancer for the 9th time, he has had one of his dreams fulfilled by a group of supporters who have secured him a spot in the upcoming ACE Classic pro-am tournament in Naples. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    Fighting cancer, 'Disco' Dave gets chance to play in ‘dream’ golf tourney

    When the Feb. 15 pro-am section of the ACE Classic gets under way in Naples, he might pair up with a Champions Tour pro for the golf round of his life.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    Mitt Romney carries all 3 Marco precincts

    Former Massachusetts governor bests Newt Gingrich in island voting on presidential primary day.

    • Feb. 2, 2012
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    Red tide bloom drops

    The red tide bloom in and around Marco Island continues to dwindle away.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    This is the architectural rendering for the miniature golf course planned for a lot off of Winterberry Drive, adjacent to Sasso's International Cuisine and Seafood. Special to the Sun Times

    Council to consider 2 miniature golf courses

    Marco Island City Council will address two separate proposals to bring miniature golf courses to the city when it meets on Monday.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    Gary McDevitt, the former Marco Island Racquet Center tennis professional, sits near the facility’s courts this week. Don Manley/Sun Times

    City's Racquet Center tennis director dismissed

    The move surprised him as well as users of the San Marco Road facility.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    Woman's Club members look at a split outdoor lounge design in one of the beautiful homes visited during last year's Elegant Home Tour. This year's tour is March 9. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    Elegant home tour set for March 9

    Each year, they scrutinize a group of the prettiest and most impressive homes on Marco Island and surrounds.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    Tom Wilson and Jake the yellow Labrador run down Bald Eagle Drive. Together, they do 6 miles a day about three times a week. Running, not walking, from the outset, is the key to a healthy pet, says Wilson. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    Dog lover adamant about exercise

    Working on the theory that dogs like to run, not walk, part-time resident Tom Wilson does a six-mile Marco circuit every second day with his 5-year-old yellow Lab, Jake.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    MaryLee Cale passes the rear commodore flag to John Weston. marcoislandflorida.com

    Sailing association installs new Bridge

    SAMI installed its new officers (Bridge) for 2012 during a dinner at Konrad's.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  4. Marco Canadian Club sponsors medical seminar

    On Feb. 15, the Marco Island Canadian Club will host a free seminar about medical resources available on the island and how to access them.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
  5. Scott Ritter, left, Steve Palmer, Doug Yaerhling, Bob Shea and Karen Batten participate in Saturday’s music festival and blood drive benefiting Community Blood Center. Elaine Ritchie/Special to the Sun Times

    Concert at church benefits community blood drive

    Friends of Bill Koetting, many of them musicians with whom he played, attended a blood drive in his memory on Saturday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

    • Feb. 1, 2012
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    Lisa Meurgue and Shannon Patnaude display an apple slice made by Chef Denis Meurgue. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    French chef finds success with outdoor marketgoers

    Chef Denis Meurgue finds big demand for his fanciful goodies.

    • Jan. 30, 2012
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    One of the radio controlled laser yacht enthusiasts joins a tussle for position in lights winds during a recent practice session. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    Model yachtsmen gear up for annual local regatta

    Participants in the March 2, 3, and 4 Laser regatta are coming from all over the country and indeed the world.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
  6. Randy Myette, left, and Phil Madonia of the Marco Island Coast Guard Auxiiliary stand along the boat ramp at Caxambas Park, where the auxiliary is based. Myette is the auxiliary's public education officer and Madonia is its public affairs officer. DON MANLEY/SUN TIMES

    Coast Guard Auxiliary provides boating safety classes

    There is a right way and a wrong way to operate a boat and Marco Island’s United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is there to provide the necessary know-how.

    • Jan. 25, 2012
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    Howard Jordan stands with his wife, Michelle, at a MICA function. Ruth McCann/Special to the Sun Times

    Civic Association names Howard Jordan Humanitarian of the Year

    The MICA award has become one of the most prestigious awards on Marco Island.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
  7. Charles Strasser and his date, Dorothea Evans, are ready for the "Night at the Prom" museum fundraiser Saturday night. Sue Keller/Special to the Sun Times

    'Night at the Prom' gala benefits Marco Museum

    The Marco Historical Society’s gala evening “A Night At The Prom” is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.

    • Jan. 25, 2012
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    Artist’s rendering of the new Marco Island Academy facility on San Marco Road. Special to the Sun Times

    Sun Times exclusive: Marco Island Academy prepares to build

    Officials with the Marco Island Academy have decided to move forward with its permanent facility on San Marco Road.

    • Jan. 25, 2012
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    Politics suspected in decision to revamp advisory board

    Amadeo Petricca sees the Marco Island City Council’s decision to suspend and revamp the city’s Utility Advisory Board as motivated by something more than a desire to heighten the group’s efficiency.

    • Jan. 25, 2012
  8. Hotel employee donates her hair to Locks of Love

    Casey Fentress, an employee at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, recently decided to have her hair cut and donate it to Locks of Love.

    • Jan. 25, 2012
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    Marco area red tide levels continue to fall

    The red tide bloom in and around Marco Island continues to decrease.

    • Jan. 25, 2012
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    Ray Seward, treasurer of the Marco Island Property Owners, poses a questions during Monday's town hall meeting held by Marco Island City Council. Don Manley/Sun Times

    Utility questions dominate town hall meeting

    Questions regarding the city’s utility system – customer rates, reuse water for irrigation, its debt and the cost of service study – dominated the town hall meeting held on Monday by the Marco Island City Council.

    • Jan. 25, 2012

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