http://www.marconews.com/news/marconews.com Storiesen-ushttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/25/womens-tennis-lely-grad-embree-oyen-lose-ncaa-doub/?partner=RSSURBANA, Ill. – Florida’s Lauren Embree (Marco Island, Fla.) and Sofie Oyen (Leopoldsburg, Belgium) lost to Alabama’s No. 7-ranked Alexa Guarachi and Mary Anne Macfarlane in the round of 16 at the NCAA Doubles Championships held at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex at the Atkins Tennis Center on Friday afternoon. webninjas@naplesnews.com (VIA PRESS RELEASE )Sat, 25 May 2013 22:23:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342232-735013sports/collegeVIA PRESS RELEASE Marco, FLWomen's tennis: Lely grad Embree, Oyen lose in NCAA doublesmarconews.comwomens-tennis-lely-grad-embree-oyen-lose-ncaa-douburn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342232-735013Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/24/connie-mary-bono-mack-divorce/?partner=RSSFormer U.S. Reps. Connie Mack IV and Mary Bono Mack have announced they are planning to divorce, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune reports. Fri, 24 May 2013 21:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342178-735012ipad/politics-governmentNaples Daily News staff reportMarco, FLConnie, Mary Bono Mack to divorcemarconews.comconnie-mary-bono-mack-divorceurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342178-735012Change735012Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/24/letter-the-abcs-of-local-events/?partner=RSSSummer doldrums? Not here Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341887-735012allblogsFrom Trecker’s blog, The Residents’ Corner, at naplesnews.com/blogs. A retired executive of Pfizer, Trecker is a director of the Collier Citizens Council, the Pelican Bay Services DivisionMarco, FLLetter: The ABCs of local eventsmarconews.comletter-the-abcs-of-local-eventsurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341887-735012Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/24/guest-column-djj-roadmap-for-system-excellence/?partner=RSSThere is a better way to handle wayward youth Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341850-735012allblogsStaff WriterMarco, FLGuest column: Rep. Kathleen Passidomo ... DJJ Roadmap for System Excellencemarconews.comguest-column-djj-roadmap-for-system-excellenceurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341850-735012Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/23/womens-tennis-lely-grad-embree-oyen-advance-ncaa-d/?partner=RSSURBANA, Ill. – Florida’s Lauren Embree (Marco Island, Fla.) and Sofie Oyen (Leopoldsburg, Belgium) defeated Stanford’s Stacey Tan and Ellen Tsay 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in the first round of the NCAA Doubles Championships held at the at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex at the Atkins Tennis Center on a cold and windy Thursday afternoon. webninjas@naplesnews.com (VIA PRESS RELEASE )Fri, 24 May 2013 02:52:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342078-735011sports/collegeVIA PRESS RELEASE Marco, FLWomen's tennis: Lely grad Embree, Oyen advance at NCAA doublesmarconews.comwomens-tennis-lely-grad-embree-oyen-advance-ncaa-durn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342078-735011Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/23/fcat-test-scores-be-released-friday/?partner=RSSData released today by the Florida Department of Education shows FCAT writing scores improved this year at every grade level statewide and in Lee County, but not in Collier County. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:35:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342066-735012bonita_newsNaples Daily News staff reportMarco, FLFCAT writing scores improve at every grade level statewide and in Lee, but not in Colliermarconews.comfcat-test-scores-be-released-fridayurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342066-735011Change735012Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/23/prep-football-lelys-perry-germain-to-play-at-am/?partner=RSSLely defensive backs Malcolm Perry and Chrisnel Germain will be playing college football. rjlalonde@naplesnews.com (ROGER LALONDE)Thu, 23 May 2013 23:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342062-735011prepzone/footballROGER LALONDEMarco, FLPrep football: Lely's Perry, Germain to play at Florida A&M, Pacemarconews.comprep-football-lelys-perry-germain-to-play-at-amurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342062-735011Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/23/letter-editor-thanks-all-piped-piper-painters/?partner=RSSDear Editor; I wish to express thanks to the members and friends of the Marco Island Center for the Arts who volunteered and participated in phase one of the Pied Piper Painting Project, held on Saturday, May 18. After presenting the project to Executive Director Lynn Holley, President Rosemary Wick and the board of directors, the go ahead was unanimously endorsed. The purpose of the project was to give the center a new and exciting look with a facelift that created a more visual affect for the building at no cost. To accomplish the no cost goal, volunteers donated $25 per person to pay for supplies, as well as supply their own tools such as, a paint brush, roller handle, cover and a paint pan. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:31:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342055-735011opinion/lettersStaff WriterMarco, FLLetter to the Editor: Thanks to all the Piped Piper paintersmarconews.comletter-editor-thanks-all-piped-piper-paintersurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342055-735011Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/23/new-mackle-park-summer-programs-are-designed-to/?partner=RSSAspiring chefs, cartoonists, thespians and artists: When school's out, Mackle Park summer camp is "in." New and returning camp programs were reviewed by Marco Island's Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on Tuesday, May 21. They inspired some "oohs" a Thu, 23 May 2013 21:16:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342042-735011local/marcoCHERYL FERRARAMARCO ISLANDNew Mackle Park summer programs are designed to feed young talentsmarconews.comnew-mackle-park-summer-programs-are-designed-tourn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342042-735011Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/23/after-five-marks-end-of-season-marco-island-of/?partner=RSSIf you listened closely, you could hear the sound of a collective "ahhhh." The Barbecue on the Bay, held annually as the Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce's May "After Five" social gathering, serves as the quasi-official end of season marker on the is lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 23 May 2013 20:43:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342033-735011business/businessLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLAND'After Five': Marco Island Chamber of Commerce announces scholarship winners at BBQ on the Baymarconews.comafter-five-marks-end-of-season-marco-island-ofurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342033-735011Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/23/mother-nature-offers-a-special-tribute-for-marco/?partner=RSSAs our American History continues to unfurl there is an inspiring fact that must never be forgotten. It is a reality that should be remembered more than once a year, and it is a privilege to be honored every minute and every second the two words United St capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Thu, 23 May 2013 18:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342018-735011opinion/columnists/allTOM WILLIAMSMarco, FLMother Nature offers a special tribute for Marco on Memorial Daymarconews.commother-nature-offers-a-special-tribute-for-marcourn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342018-735011Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/23/a-day-for-the-fallen-8211-on-monday-were-once-of/?partner=RSSMemorial Day is a day set aside to remember heroism and selflessness. For many local veterans, Monday will be spent at solemn gatherings remembering those who fell while defending our freedom. Thu, 23 May 2013 18:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342012-735011citizen/newsBy Jean Amodea, Citizen CorrespondentMARCO ISLANDA day for the fallen – On Monday, we're reminded once again of the cost of warmarconews.coma-day-for-the-fallen-8211-on-monday-were-once-ofurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-342012-735011Change735011Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/23/guest-column-city-of-naples-should-buy-that/?partner=RSSCity needs to have vision for future parks needs Thu, 23 May 2013 08:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341817-735011allblogsStaff WriterMarco, FLGuest column: City of Naples should buy that riverfront propertymarconews.comguest-column-city-of-naples-should-buy-thaturn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341817-735011Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/23/catch-day-southwest-florida-anglers-show-big-ones/?partner=RSSThe Naples Daily News and naplesnews.com are showcasing fishing photos from throughout the region. Anyone can submit a photo for inclusion. Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341896-735011catch-of-the-daywww.naplesnews.com Marco, FLCatch of the Day: Southwest Florida anglers show off the big onesmarconews.comcatch-day-southwest-florida-anglers-show-big-onesurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341896-735011Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/22/womens-tennis-lely-grad-lauren-embree-of-florida/?partner=RSSLely High School graduate and University of Florida senior Lauren Embree was upset in the first round of the NCAA Individual Singles Championship on Wednesday in Urbana, Ill. Thu, 23 May 2013 02:43:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341939-735010sports/collegeDaily News staffMarco, FLWomen's tennis: Lely grad Lauren Embree of Florida upset in NCAA singles first roundmarconews.comwomens-tennis-lely-grad-lauren-embree-of-floridaurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341939-735010Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/22/oklahoma-tornado-survivors-share-thanks-wonder/?partner=RSS In the wake of the monster tornado that laid waste Monday to the city of Moore, Okla., stories of survival are being told by many who marvel they came through it alive. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:36:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341923-735010news/nationalStaff WriterMarco, FLOklahoma tornado survivors share thanks, wondermarconews.comoklahoma-tornado-survivors-share-thanks-wonderurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341923-735010Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/22/letter-editor-very-public-thank-you/?partner=RSSRecently, my son had a seizure while at home. Rather than relive that event, I want to focus my attention on the outcome. Jacob is doing well. He’ll need to undergo a series of test, etc., and he remains in good cheer! When I arrived on scene coming from work, Jacob was surrounded by several of Marco’s dedicated firemen, police and paramedics. I’ve had the distinction of seeing these folks in action before and never gave enough consideration to publicly thank these men and women. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341918-735010opinion/lettersStaff WriterMarco, FLLetter to the Editor: A very public thank youmarconews.comletter-editor-very-public-thank-youurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341918-735010Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/22/letter-editor-memorial-day-marco/?partner=RSS The Marco Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold it’s annual memorial day ceremony at Veteran’s Park on May 27. The approximately one hour program will feature music by the Marco Strummers, Wes English, director. Also, the Star Spangled Banner sung by Craig Gruesel, director of the Lutheran Church music department, with audience participation. There will be the usual salute to the armed services, with members of each service standing for recognition as their branch march is played. The Civil Air Patrol will provide a fly-over during the armed services salute. Post Commander Jim Lang will give an address for the occasion, and Marco’s own Kate Smith (Herb Savage) will lead us all in God Bless America. The posting of the colors and retirement of same will be by the VFW color guard along with accompaniment by the Strummers drum corps. People are advised to bring chairs or blankets for their comfort. Lee Henderson will be recognized as the new Commander of the Marco VFW. He is currently Commander of the Marco Island Civil Air Patrol, and his organizational skills will be greatly appreciated. Wed, 22 May 2013 22:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341917-735010opinion/lettersStaff WriterMarco, FLLetter to the Editor: Memorial Day on Marcomarconews.comletter-editor-memorial-day-marcourn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341917-735010Change0Usable