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    Day Out participants exercise in their chairs along with the guide in a video. Sue Keller/marcoislandflorida.com

    Day Out Club reaches out to seniors

    Activities, socializing, lunch are attractions.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
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    An artist's rendering of the proposed new Mackle Park Community Center. marcoislandflorida.com

    New $2.2 million community center to be included in 2014 city budget

    Council still unsure how to survey residents about new facility.

    • Jun. 19, 2013
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    Regina Dayton addresses the Marco Island City Council. Don  Manley/Marcoislandflorida.com

    Independent contractors replace two departed Marco building inspectors

    In wake of state agency findings.

    • Jun. 17, 2013
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    A perennial favorite, summer and winter, is the prime rib dinner, served au jus with mashed potato and steamed asparagus. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    Seasonal specials to tempt locals

    Capt. Brien’s chef highlights his choice for the hot months

    • Jun. 14, 2013
  1. The Big Carlos Pass drawbridge, on the south end of Fort Myers Beach, gets a test run by bridge tender Lou Brell on Tuesday. Andrew West/news-press.com

    Southwest Florida bridges pass the test

    Florida has the safest bridges in the nation, quelling fears that a bridge here could suffer the same fate as the one that collapsed in Washington in May.

    • Jun. 15, 2013
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    Steven Newell, 15, foreground, of Marco Island was one of the participants in the first Standup Paddle Poker Run to benefit Special Olympics Florida - Collier County. Don  Manley/Marcoislandflorida.com

    Standup paddle poker run benefits Special Olympics Florida – Collier County

    Fun was the order of the day at the Standup Paddle Poker Run to Benefit Special Olympics Florida – Collier County.

    • Jun. 8, 2013
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    This Robert Graham fedora and short is perfect is a last minute-gift idea for Dad from Island Trends on Marco Island. marcoislandflorida.com

    Last-minute Father's Day finds on Marco Island

    No need to go off-island to shop.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
  2. Elinor Stanton, left, Joanne Tailele and Robert Messier. marcoislandflorida.com

    Writers group celebrates 2nd anniversary

    Group meets on second Wednesdays at Center for the Arts.

    • Jun. 13, 2013
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    Jean Henning is boosting her rich and multi-faceted life by writing children's poetry books to keep mentally sharp. QUENTIN ROUX/marcoislandflorida.com

    Multi-faceted Jean Henning is wired, and wireless, at 94

    Marco woman aims at boosting career writing children's poetry

    • Jun. 13, 2013
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    Colin Baenziger speaks as his son, Sean Baenziger, center, and Marco City Manager Jim Riviere look on. The Baenzigers are with Colin Baenziger & Associates, the search firm the city has hired to help secure a new city manager. Don  Manley/Marcoislandflorida.com

    New city manager could be on duty by Nov. 1

    Firm chosen for search for next Marco Island city manager

    • Jun. 13, 2013
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    Enroll in national cancer study today

    Sign-ups to be held at Physicians Regional Marco Island

    • Jun. 12, 2013
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    Sheila Pecsenye holds a portrait of her boyfriend, Dean Pfeil, who drowned in the Mackle Park lake in January. Don Manley/marcoislandflorida.com

    Sheila Pecsenye pleased Marco government heard her plea about Mackle Lake hazard

    Enhanced Mackle Park lake safety features ease her concerns

    • Jun. 12, 2013
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    State agency settles 3 of 4 complaints against city building inspectors

    Board also calls for 'informal review' of Marco city building department.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
  3. Julie Carley

    White Coat Notes: Promoting good health as simple as buying bread

    Dietary guidelines suggest six serving of grains per day, which includes an all-time favorite: breads. However, these days, buying something as simple as a loaf of bread almost seems to require — well — a professional nutritional background.

    • Jun. 10, 2013
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    Restaurant co-owner Marco Porto displays the tempting one-and-a-half pound Maine lobster dish. QUENTIN ROUX/marcoislandflorida.com

    Dining out: A taste of Tara's best, at half the price

    Sometimes it pays off hanging around for Marco's steamy summers.

    • Jun. 10, 2013
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    A group of performers holds the pose after finishing their dance. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    Dancers perform for company’s milestone

    It was the 10th anniversary of the Island Dance Academy

    • Jun. 9, 2013
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    Police blotter

    Information furnished by Marco Island Police Department

    • Jun. 10, 2013
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    Graduate Jade Johnson, blue dress, adopts a fun photo pose with mom Bianca and younger sister Kaitlyn. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    Roof raised for exceptional middle school students

    Biggest whoops were for achievers Olivia Davis and Rosie Poling

    • Jun. 6, 2013
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    Police blotter

    Information furnished by Marco Island Police Department

    • Jun. 7, 2013
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    Marco Island residents of Turkish descent braved the rain to protest the government of that country's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Don  Manley/Marcoislandflorida.com

    Turkey's travails felt on Marco Island

    The turbulent times in Turkey have made their presence felt on Marco Island.

    • Jun. 6, 2013
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    Strong wind gusts snapped branches off this tree in Colonial Avenue on Marco. Mike Galatis/marcoislandflorida.com

    Andrea's squalls drench Marco, some damage reported

    Flooding holds off

    • Jun. 6, 2013
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    Megan Brown, a multiple award winner, leaves the stage after receiving yet another certificate. QUENTIN ROUX/marcoislandflorida.com

    Award winners: Barfield graduates its 5th graders

    More than 100 students move on to middle school

    • Jun. 5, 2013
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    Ryan Sullivan, 10, stands with teacher Ed Laudise for a photo after the 5th Grad graduation ceremony. QUENTIN ROUX/marcoislandflorida.com

    Student's award reaction charms entire audience

    As usual, many poignant moments punctuated Monday's awards and advancement ceremony at Tommie Barfield Elementary School.

    • Jun. 5, 2013
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    Don Hunter, Marco Island's police chief, prepares to accept a check for $16,500 from Lou Prigge of the Marco Police Foundation for the purchase of a new motorcycle for the department. Also pictured are Bill Miller, left, and foundation members Tarik Ayasun, Dick Adams and Dick Shanahan and Joe Batte, chairman of Marco Island City Council. Don  Manley/Marcoislandflorida.com

    Council to survey residents on building new Mackle community center

    Marco Island will survey residents to gauge their support for building a new or partially new Mackle Park Community Center.

    • Jun. 3, 2013
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    Students move to the music at the party at Mackle Park. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    End of school bash shifts to Mackle Park

    Rain threat didn’t materialize, but students didn’t mind the call

    • Jun. 3, 2013
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    Honig. Quentin Roux/file

    Commentary: Why Marco should hold off funding a new Smokehouse bridge

    Councilman baulks at cost, citing city's per capita debt is highest in Florida

    • Jun. 3, 2013
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    Stepping into the future: Small Marco school graduates its only two 12th Grade students

    Marketplace Mission Learning Center holds joyous ceremony

    • Jun. 2, 2013
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    Chef Laura Owen's tuna tartar. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    Video: Dining Out - Fresh summer offerings from CJ’s on the Bay

    Chef Laura Owen showcases some ongoing house specials

    • May 31, 2013
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    Standup paddle poker run to benefit Special Olympics Florida – Collier County

    Local Special Olympics coaches and volunteers will host the 1st Annual Standup Paddle (SUP) Poker Run to Benefit Special Olympics Florida – Collier County on June 8.

    • May 31, 2013
  4. Weekend forecast: warm, possibly wet

    There’s a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms throughout the weekend, with highs approaching 90 and lows in the low 70s, according to the National Weather Service. UV index will be extreme Saturday at 11, according to weather.com.

    • May 31, 2013
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    Sheila Pecsenye and a portrait of her boyfriend Dean Pfeil, who drowned accidently in the Mackle Park lake in January. Don Manley/Sun Times

    Lake gets safety features after tragedy

    Signs, life preserver now in place after grieving woman's lobby

    • May 30, 2013
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    A small gathering of Isles of Capri Fire District residents attended the Collier County Commissioners meeting to address ICFD management issues. Ann Hall/marcoislandflorida.com

    Collier Commissioners OK's talks between Isles of Capri and East Naples fire districts

    The Collier County Commissioners have opened the door to the Isles of Capri Fire District entering negotiations with the East Naples Fire District on an agreement that could lead to their full consolidation.

    • May 29, 2013
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    Richard Shanahan makes a point as Jim Timmerman, left, and Brian Gilmore, look on at Thursday's meeting of Marco Island's Waterways Advisory Committee. Don  Manley/Marcoislandflorida.com

    Marco's waterways committee reviewing seawall ordinances

    A push is under way to update all of Marco Island’s seawall ordinances governing seawalls to reflect the latest advances, and to address areas of concern for residents, government and marine contractors.

    • May 30, 2013
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    Commentary: County Commissioners on the right track

    East Naples Fire should manage Isles of Capri FD

    • May 30, 2013
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    An aerial view of the single-engine airplane submerged in a canal in the Fiddlers Creek subdivision after an emergency crash landing on Sunday. Don  Manley/Marcoislandflorida.com

    Plane crash lands in Fiddlers Creek canal, pilot sustains minor injuries

    A Naples man sustained non-life threatening injuries over the weekend when his small plane crashed in a canal near the Fiddlers Creek subdivision shortly after taking off from Naples Municipal Airport.

    • May 28, 2013
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    The color guard of the Marco Island VFW help mark the start of the organization's annual Memorial Day program at Veterans Community Park. Don  Manley/Marcoislandflorida.com

    Marco Island marks Memorial Day with reverential program

    300 persons attend salute to veterans.

    • May 27, 2013
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    Jim Lang observes a fly-past on Memorial Day. QUENTIN ROUX/marcoislandflorida.com

    Marco VFW to honor vets on Memorial Day

    CAP plans fly-over on Monday.

    • May 27, 2013
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    Beef Carpaccio, with paper-thin filet mignon slices, arugula and shaved reggiano cheese, is one of Arturo's favorites. QUENTIN ROUX/marcoislandflorida.com

    Video: Dining out - Arturo's joins ranks of Marco restaurants with summer strategies

    Arturo's Ristorante Italiano is working on summer specials that offer deals to locals, and also visitors who like being here during the hot months.

    • May 24, 2013
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    Truly Nolen 'gives back' during Good Citizens Week

    They joked, teased and laughed as the balmy weekday morning morphed into a blistering afternoon – all while laboring at something other than their day jobs.

    • May 24, 2013
  5. Glenellen Woodward marcoislandflorida.com

    Remembrance: Glenellen Woodward leaves a legacy of memories

    Friends, family recall matriarch at Marco memorial service.

    • May 23, 2013
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    Volunteer Max Peterhans helps with the transformation on the west side of the building. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    Art Center breaks away from dreary look with bright new paint job

    From drab to dazzling in a day. That was the story at the Marco Island Center for the Arts on Saturday when about 30 volunteers painted the building's façade in assorted bright colors as part of the Pied Piper painting project.

    • May 23, 2013
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    Dogs to be allowed in Collier County Parks

    Beginning June 1, Collier County will allow dog owners to bring their dogs to non-restricted areas of county parks. Included among them is Isles of Capri Park, located at 139 Capri Boulevard.

    • May 23, 2013
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    Karla Kovacezic holds on to a lifesaving ring after calling for "help." QUENTIN ROUX/marcoislandflorida.com

    Video: Students learn boating safety first

    Coast Guard Auxiliary, firefighters and Y specialists team to teach youngsters.

    • May 22, 2013
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    Lisa Honig, left, the American Cancer Society Marco unit executive director, is joined by unit volunteers Ginger Cappy, who is also her mother, and Cathy Clausen-Neff of Clausen Properties, and Relay for Life Chairman Raul Medina,of SunTrust Bank. Don  Manley/Marcoislandflorida.com

    American Cancer Society's Marco office observes organization's 100th anniversary

    Lisa Honig, left, the American Cancer Society Marco unit executive director, is joined by unit volunteers Ginger Cappy, who is also her mother, and Cathy Clausen-Neff of Clausen Properties, and Raul Medina, vice-president of SunTrust Bank's Marco Island Branch.

    • May 22, 2013
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    $600K South Beach renourishment project complete

    Rebuilding five existing rock-erosion-control structures by Florida Marine Construction at a cost of $728,578 is progressing.

    • May 21, 2013
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    Lely High students from Marco line up for a pre-dinner photo. From left, Ross Castillo, Morgan Dulski, Kristi West, Jennifer Schoen, Elizabeth Carrington, Brandon Black, Sean Boland, Alexander Robau, Connor Knox, Samantha Camposano, Colton Hail and Katie Roche. QUENTIN ROUX/marcoislandflorida.com

    Lely High honors top 100 achievers

    Marco students prominent at recognition banquet.

    • May 21, 2013
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    An artist's rendering of the proposed new Mackle Park Community Center that calls for using modular concrete construction. marcoislandflorida.com

    Marco Island City Council puts off action on a new $2.2 million community center

    Marco Island City Council has decided to delay action until its July 15 meeting a decision on whether to build a new or partially new Mackle Park Community Center

    • May 20, 2013
  6. The entire staff of the Blue Heron on Capri donated their evening's pay to help support co-worker Heidi Cox in her battle with cancer. Ann Hall/marcoislandflorida.com

    Capri rallies, raises $15,000 for restaurant worker

    'Heidi's Night' benefits server stricken with brain cancer.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Marco Island Police Department officer Al Schettino gives bike safety advice to Linda and Bob Curran of St. Augustine. Scott H. Shook/marcoislandflorida.com

    Police to ticket cycling violators

    Vow to make bicycling safer on Marco.

    • May 20, 2013
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    A volunteer worker from Total Hone Services paints at the intersection of two contrasting sections of wall. Quentin Roux/marcoislandflorida.com

    Photos: Brilliant move as volunteers brandish brushes

    Art League breaks away from dreary look with bright new paint job

    • May 20, 2013

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