http://www.marconews.com/news/business/business/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Businessen-usbusiness/businesshttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/22/realtor-lunch-features-city-manager-as-speaker/?partner=RSSMusic could have been playing "Happy Days Are Here Again" as Marco Island real estate agents joined Tuesday for a general membership meeting and lunch at Hideaway Beach. It's been a good year for sales. The city has been reporting a renaissance in model h Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341877-735010business/businessCHERYL FERRARAMARCO ISLANDRealtor lunch features Marco Island city manager as speaker, honors its ownmarconews.comrealtor-lunch-features-city-manager-as-speakerurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341877-735010Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/20/marco-hiltons-aaa-four-diamond-streak-continues/?partner=RSSThe Four Diamonds that the "Three A's" awarded to the Marco Hilton made Mac Chaudhry one happy manager. AAA, the American Automobile Association, presented a plaque to Chaudhry and the senior staff of the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa on Wednesda lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Mon, 20 May 2013 12:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341556-735008business/businessLANCE SHEARERMarco, FLMarco Hilton's AAA Four Diamond streak continuesmarconews.commarco-hiltons-aaa-four-diamond-streak-continuesurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341556-735008Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/15/marcos-capt-briens-hook-comedy-club-relocating-bon/?partner=RSSCapt. Brien Spina, owner of the Off the Hook Comedy Club on Marco Island, has recently announced plans to relocate to Bonita Springs. According to a press release, Capt. Brien has secured a 4-acre property at the corner of Imperial and Bonita Beach Road, which he intends to transform into a one-of-a-kind entertainment complex. “We simply outgrew our venue in Marco Island,” said Capt. Brien. “Our goal was to find a location that was both business-friendly and central enough to serve all our customers. Bonita Springs offered just what we needed.” Wed, 15 May 2013 12:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341103-735003business/businessMarco Eagle StaffMARCO ISLANDCapt. Brien’s Off the Hook Comedy Club relocating to Bonita Springsmarconews.commarcos-capt-briens-hook-comedy-club-relocating-bonurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-341103-735003Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/may/03/board-of-realtors-after-5/?partner=RSSA Cinco de Mayo-themed networking event held at Margarita's on Marco Island brought area realtors, related business owners and generous sponsors together for an After 5 get together. As expected, a buffet loaded with Mexican food and the occasional margar gordon@swfloutdoorphotography.com (GORDON CAMPBELL)Fri, 03 May 2013 19:22:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-340060-734991business/businessGORDON CAMPBELLMarco, FLMarco Island Board of Realtors celebrate Cinco de Mayo during After 5marconews.comboard-of-realtors-after-5urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-340060-734991Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/apr/18/a-classy-affair-marco-island-academy-dedicates/?partner=RSSHow much electricity does it take to power a brand-new high school? One Watt. Marco Island Academy threw an open house to dedicate their new campus Tuesday, and in the bright sunshine, the shadow of Jane Watt loomed large. She is the visionary who imagine lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:17:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-338466-734976business/businessLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDMarco Island Academy dedicates new campusmarconews.coma-classy-affair-marco-island-academy-dedicatesurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-338466-734976Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/apr/12/physicians-regional-and-ceo-scott-campbell-as-of/?partner=RSSThe Rotary Club of Marco Island announced that they presented their final 2013 Spirit of Marco Island Award to Scott Campbell the CEO of Physicians Regional Healthcare Systems. Physicians Regional Healthcare Systems and Scott Campbell were recognized for Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:41:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-337945-734970business/businessSubmittedMARCO ISLANDPhysicians Regional and CEO Scott Campbell recognized as the final 2013 Spirit of Marco Island award winnermarconews.comphysicians-regional-and-ceo-scott-campbell-as-ofurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-337945-734970Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/apr/11/one-for-the-books-marco-island-hotels-and-post/?partner=RSSBy all accounts, it has been a strong season. Whether from listening to anecdotal reports from island businesspeople, looking at hard numbers from the county's Convention and Visitors Bureau, or just sitting in traffic a little longer on the island's road lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-337842-734969business/businessLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDOne for the books: Marco Island hotels and businesses post strong numbers for 2013 seasonmarconews.comone-for-the-books-marco-island-hotels-and-posturn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-337842-734969Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/apr/03/another-2013-spirit-of-marco-island-award/?partner=RSSThe Rotary Club of Marco Island announced that it presented its 2013 Spirit of Marco Island Award this past week to George Schroll of the Rotary Club of Marco Island. George Schroll was caught by surprise by the Spirit Award Committee at a recent Rotary C Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-337116-734961business/businessSubmittedMARCO ISLANDAnother 2013 Spirit of Marco Island award recipient announcedmarconews.comanother-2013-spirit-of-marco-island-awardurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-337116-734961Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/mar/24/aquaculture-popularity-collier-clam-farmer-fgcu/?partner=RSSNick Lemke couldn’t believe his eyes when he dove into the waters of Gullivan Bay to check out the fruits of his aquaculture labors this year. emstaats@naplesnews.com (ERIC STAATS)Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-336046-734951business/businessERIC STAATSGOODLANDAquaculture not popular in Collier, but Goodland clam farmer sees food in futuremarconews.comaquaculture-popularity-collier-clam-farmer-fgcuurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-336046-734951Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/mar/07/marco-business-expo-8211-businesses-meet-at-of/?partner=RSSApproaching the 2013 Marco Island Business Expo in the Capri Ballroom at the Marco Marriott, one could be forgiven for wondering if the main feature had already started, or previews of coming attractions were still playing. The aroma of buttered popcorn f lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:20:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-334405-734934business/businessLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDMarco Business Expo – Businesses meet customers at annual Marco Island Chamber of Commerce eventmarconews.commarco-business-expo-8211-businesses-meet-at-ofurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-334405-734934Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/mar/05/southwest-florida-brokers-say-markets-climb-high/?partner=RSSThe stock market’s climb isn’t over, Southwest Florida brokers say. llayden@naplesnews.com (LAURA LAYDEN)Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-334198-734932banner/businessLAURA LAYDENNAPLESSouthwest Florida financial advisers say market's climb isn't overmarconews.comsouthwest-florida-brokers-say-markets-climb-highurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-334198-734932Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/mar/05/business-announcements-lee-collier-counties/?partner=RSSThe median price of single-family homes in Lee County increased by nearly 22 percent in January. djosborn@naplesnews.com (DAVE OSBORN)Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-334079-734932banner/businessDAVE OSBORNMarco, FLIt's Your Business: Lee County median home price up 22 percentmarconews.combusiness-announcements-lee-collier-countiesurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-334079-734932Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/mar/02/business-announcements-lee-collier-counties/?partner=RSSLeave it to a reader looking out for other readers. djosborn@naplesnews.com (DAVE OSBORN)Sat, 02 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333858-734929banner/businessDAVE OSBORNMarco, FLIt's Your Business: Save 5 percent on every gas fill-up, reader saysmarconews.combusiness-announcements-lee-collier-countiesurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333858-734929Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/mar/01/business-announcements-lee-collier-counties/?partner=RSSForeclosures and short sales decreased in Lee County and increased in Collier for the last three months of 2012. djosborn@naplesnews.com (DAVE OSBORN)Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333777-734928banner/businessDAVE OSBORNMarco, FLIt's Your Business: Foreclosures up in Collier, down in Lee for 4th quartermarconews.combusiness-announcements-lee-collier-countiesurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333777-734928Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/feb/28/marco-island-chamber-of-commerce-business-expo/?partner=RSSOn Wednesday, March 6, the Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 13th Annual Business Expo in the Capri Ballroom of the Marco Island Marriott Resort & Spa, 400 S. Collier Boulevard, Marco Island. The expo offers a unique opportunity Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:06:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333688-734927business/businessMarco Eagle StaffMARCO ISLANDMarco Island Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is Wednesdaymarconews.commarco-island-chamber-of-commerce-business-expourn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333688-734927Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/feb/27/business-announcements-lee-collier-counties/?partner=RSSHodges University is scheduled to receive a “green” award today. djosborn@naplesnews.com (DAVE OSBORN)Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:35:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333448-734926banner/businessDAVE OSBORNMarco, FLIt's Your Business: Hodges to receive 'green' award todaymarconews.combusiness-announcements-lee-collier-countiesurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333448-734926Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/feb/26/johnsonville-sausage-alice-stayer-dies-bratwurst/?partner=RSSThe next time you enjoy a bratwurst at a barbecue, tailgate or party, you can thank Alice. djosborn@naplesnews.com (DAVE OSBORN)Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333337-734925banner/businessDAVE OSBORNNORTH NAPLESIt's Your Business: Johnsonville Sausage co-founder dies in N. Naplesmarconews.comjohnsonville-sausage-alice-stayer-dies-bratwursturn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333337-734925Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/feb/23/new-report-show-gdp-decline-metro-marco-fort-myers/?partner=RSSA new report released Friday by the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the real gross domestic product (GDP) shrinking by 0.4 percent in both metros year-over-year from 2010 to 2011, putting them in the negative for growth. Naples-Marco Island was in the red for economic growth in 2011. llayden@naplesnews.com (LAURA LAYDEN)Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333136-734922business/businessLAURA LAYDENNAPLESNew report shows GDP decline in metro Naples, Fort Myers in 2011marconews.comnew-report-show-gdp-decline-metro-marco-fort-myersurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333136-734922Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/feb/23/business-announcements-lee-collier-counties/?partner=RSSPatients and visitors to NCH Downtown Naples Hospital will see a new look. djosborn@naplesnews.com (DAVE OSBORN)Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333107-734922banner/businessDAVE OSBORNMarco, FLIt's Your Business: Wegman Design Group remodels NCH lobbymarconews.combusiness-announcements-lee-collier-countiesurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333107-734922Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2013/feb/22/business-announcements-lee-collier-counties/?partner=RSSCall it pain at the pump. djosborn@naplesnews.com (DAVE OSBORN)Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333068-734921banner/businessDAVE OSBORNMarco, FLIt's Your Business: Gasoline prices already exceed $4 a gallonmarconews.combusiness-announcements-lee-collier-countiesurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-333068-734921Change0Usable