Story » Nov 14, 2009
During the fall push, popular kingfish ports are Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Petersburg Beach, Cortez, Sarasota, Englewood, Boca Grande, Fort Myers, Naples and Marco Island. By Christmas, running out of the Lower Keys will be your best bet. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Keith Sutton: Goliath! Nov 3, 2009
A guide in Marco Island, Fla ... I left Marco Island frustrated ... The scene differs greatly from my Marco Island excursion. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Richard C. Welch Oct 31, 2009
GateHouse News Service Posted Oct 30, 2009 @ 05:23 PM. The beloved husband of 43 years to Virginia (Lyons) Welch. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Lee County Department of Transportation purchases 1.5 acres Oct 29, 2009
- Keller Williams Realty renewed/expanded its lease for 6,850 square feet in Pelican Plaza, 717 Bald Eagle Drive on Marco Island, from 102 Development Co. LLC and RAR-1 LLC. Bill Young of CB Richard Ellis, Fort Myers/Naples, brokered the transaction. - Life Point Church leased 4,785 square feet for a five-year term from Southern Exposure Plaza Inc. The property is at 28340 Trails Edge Blvd., Bonita Springs. (The News-Press -- Business)
Boca Raton grapples with exploding iguana population: 'They'll never get rid of them,' expert says Oct 27, 2009
Marco Island pays $7,500 for six-month contracts. Sanibel also contracts with trappers. (The Palm Beach Post)
Snowbirds fly, leave driving to transporter Oct 24, 2009
Stella Megaro has used the door-to-door service for about 10 years in her travels to and from her homes in New Jersey and Marco Island. "They do a very good job," she said. (The News-Press -- Business)
No $$ for Strother mistress Oct 20, 2009
He was a Marietta businessman who made millions selling cars and she was a blonde psychological counselor who caught his eye one night at the Tropical Club in Marco Island, Fla ... 3 million from her former lover s estate for the sale of a Marco Island condominium he left her in his will ... A few days after he changed his will for the last time to benefit Melican, a friend testified that he visited Strother at his Marco Island Condo and he was drunk, incoherent, and drinking wine from a box... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Ga. Supreme Court Rules Against Millionaire's Mistress Oct 20, 2009
The court was not asked to rule on an amendment granting her a condominium in Marco Island, Fla. an issue that will go before a different court. (Fox News)
Keen on awards Sep 24, 2009
She'll accept the honor today on Marco Island. But Keener's achievements are not just limited to awards ceremonies. (Florida Today)
Frederick J. MacNeil Sep 14, 2009
Frederick J. "Freddie" MacNeil, 73, of Marco Island Florida and North Weymouth passed away September 12, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer ... He thoroughly enjoyed his winters at his warm and relaxing Marco Island home. (Weymouth News, MA)
Affordable getaways on Florida's Paradise Coast Aug 5, 2009
That's the new tourist hang tag for the regions of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades ... On Marco Island, try Sale e Pepe at the Marco Beach Ocean Resort ... Other spas with couple's treatment rooms include ones at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, The Ritz-Carlton Naples, and the Inn on Fifth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Scammers want your cash, check them out Jul 28, 2009
Yet, while Carter cried poverty here, he was living the high life on Marco Island, wheeling and dealing in real estate scams, the Collier County Sheriff's Office said in a statement now posted (along with Carter's photo) on our blog, Brevard Watchlist. The 63-year-old was charged with scheming to defraud people in various real estate deals to the tune of $700,000 over three years, Schweers reports. (Florida Today)
Do you worry about sharks in the ocean? Jul 25, 2009
We go to St. Augustine and Marco Island. We saw he cutest manatees in Marco Island this summer and also dolphins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Edward T. Byer Jul 7, 2009
Ed and his beloved wife, Ann, enjoyed spending as much time as possible at their home in Marco Island, Florida. For many years summers were centered around their camp on Vermont s Lake Bomoseen. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Tom Cruise's Runaway Mom 'Dead' to Friends Jul 6, 2009
On top of this, word comes to us from Marco Island, Fla ... Since then, with perhaps one exception, Mary Lee Mapother has not once contacted her many friends in Marco Island. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Victim of Crimes As Youth Strikes Back Years Later; Launches Web Site - "Your Security and Safety" Jul 4, 2009
Buying or selling real estate Marco island, Bonita springs, Naples or Estero. Residential real estate agent, Treviso bay, Tuscany. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
History From Our Files Jun 28, 2009
She will represent the PCCA in the Florida Sweetheart contest during the annual convention to be held at Marco Island. The City of Bartow today sent its application to Washington for $135,573 for federal revenue sharing funds for the coming year. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
$10,000 trip needed to study homelessness Jun 26, 2009
Palm Beach County: Commissioners' $10,000 trip to Marco Island needed to study homelessness, other issues ... Palm Beach County: Commissioners' $10,000 trip to Marco Island needed to study homelessness, other issues ... WEST PALM BEACH Four Palm Beach County commissioners, along with several county staff members, are at the Marco Island Marriott Resort and Spa this week for a conference that County Administrator Bob Weisman estimates will cost the taxpayers $10,000. (The Palm Beach Post)
State Museum reels in a rare 8-foot oarfish May 30, 2009
It was an oarfish not an eel that he dragged onto the sand at Tiger Tail Beach on Marco Island, south of Naples. It quickly became a magnet for gawkers. (Albany Times Union)
America's 'Top 100 Family Campgrounds' Announced by ReserveAmerica May 23, 2009
Bear Brook State Park-Deerfield, NH Caladesi Island State Park-Dunedin, FL Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area-Burwell, NE Choctaw Lake Campground-Mississippi National Forests-MS Claytor Lake State Park-Dublin, VA Demarest Lloyd State Park-Dartmouth, MA Emmet KOA-Emmet, MI Fairy Stone State Park-Stuart, VA Fort Pierce Inlet State Park-Fort Pierce, FL Harvey Gap-Rifle, CO Holliday Lake State Park-Lynchburg, VA Lake Lincoln State Park-Wesson, MS Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area-Ogallala,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
WCHA Men's Membership Opts to Pursue Future Expansion to 12 Teams Apr 29, 2009
MARCO ISLAND, FL - The membership of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association's men's league, acting at it's annual meeting today (April 28, 2009), has opted to pursue expansion of the league membership from it's current 10-member team to a future membership of 12 teams. The timetable for expansion consists of lifting the current moratorium as of today and continuing indefinitely. (Wcha.com)
Passenger landed plane with 'focused fear' Apr 16, 2009
White, his wife and two daughters were flying from Marco Island, Florida, to Jackson, Mississippi, on Sunday after attending a funeral for White's brother. White recalled watching and listening as the pilot, Joe Cabuk, conducted his "climb checklist" upon takeoff from Florida. (CNN -- Travel)
Marriott Vacation Club Opens First Resort on Florida's Paradise Coast Mar 13, 2009
Marriott's Crystal Shores on Marco Island Welcomes Vacation Owners and Guests. ORLANDO, FL (PRWEB) March 10, 2009 - Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), the vacation ownership division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), announces the opening of on Marco Island ... "After more than 17 years of searching for just the right location on Marco Island, we couldn't be more pleased to see this resort come to fruition on this prime beachfront setting.". (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
S.E. CuppIN A GUY'S WORLD Mar 11, 2009
And, ordinarily, while the prospect of a day on the ocean off the coast of Miami in the middle of winter would make any New Yorker giddy with excitement, I found myself nearly paralyzed with fear as my father and I drove from Marco Island to meet our companions on the other side of the panhandle. It was all my fault. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Finding Florida Shorebirds in the S... Mar 8, 2009
The mangrove lined canoe trails of Fort Desoto Park in Pinellas County, boardwalk of Briggs Nature Center, and backwaters of Marco Island often provide glimpses of oystercatchers and rails. Aquatic trails in the Everglades are also excellent for rails. (Suite101.com)
Finding Florida's Stork Relatives i... Feb 21, 2009
Thus, they are found in Fort Desoto County Park (Pinellas County), Lovers Key (Bonita Beach), Clam Pass (Naples), Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge (Sanibel Island), Briggs Wildlife Refuge, Marco Island, and Everglades City, Lettuce Lake Park (Tampa), Myakka River and Manatee River state parks (east of I-75), and Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Glossy ibis tend to forage in slightly denser grassy vegetation than white ibis. (Suite101.com)
Florida Herons and Egrets in Spring Feb 21, 2009
All herons and egrets can be found in Fort Desoto County Park (Pinellas County), along the Sunshine Skyway bridge approaches (Pinellas County to Bradenton), Lovers Key (Bonita Beach), Clam Pass (Naples), Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge (Sanibel Island), Briggs Wildlife Refuge, Marco Island, and Everglades City ... As nesting is normally on islands and other isolated locations, these behaviors are rarely observed, but can be seen in ponds north of Tampa, Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel... (Suite101.com)
Hillsdale man arrested for killing protected birds Feb 21, 2009
Gursky, along with Zachary J. Mato, 22, and Cullen M. Shaughnessy, 22, both of Marco Island, Fla. were charged with felony trespass with a firearm and taken to Collier County Jail. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Small Florida Op Upheld In Claim Against Comcast Feb 18, 2009
U.S. Appeals Court Affirms $800,000 Judgment for Marco Island Cable ... In 2006, a federal-court jury awarded 9,000-subscriber Marco Island Cable, which operates on a barrier island near Naples, Fla ... Marco Island Cable sued Comcast in 2004, claiming the bigger cable operator used unfair business practices against the smaller firm in condominiums, apartment buildings and other multiple dwelling units (MDUs). (Multichannel News)
Senate budget chief wants to cut lieutenant governor's security Feb 10, 2009
Senate budget chief wants to cut lieutenant governor's security - Florida and Local Politics - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Mediocre 13th place Feb 7, 2009
I would always answer their boasts by telling them that I use 5-pound mullet to catch monster snook off the Marco Island Bridge. I could not figure out the draw of catching bass in my younger days, but I'm glad that I went today. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
