http://marconews.com/news/etc/southwestsomewhere/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Southwest of Somewhereen-usetc/southwestsomewhere/news/etc/southwestsomewhere/?partner=RSShttp://marconews.com/feeds/headlines/etc/southwestsomewhere/2008-12-03T14:52:19.609873Copyright marconews.com, 2008http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/22/southwest-somewhere-silver-star-marine/?partner=RSS“Union 2, this is sky rider over.” “We copy, sky rider, how does it look from above?” “Not good, Union 2, there are several hundred enemy advancing to assault your position.” capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:01:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/22/southwest-somewhere-silver-star-marine/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1743952008-06-22T00:01:002008-06-22T00:01:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008“Union 2, this is sky rider over.” “We copy, sky rider, how does it look from above?” “Not good, Union 2, there are several hundred enemy advancing to assault your position.”Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSThe Silver Star Marinemarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-silver-star-marinehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/01/southwest-somewhere-americas-steamy-history/?partner=RSSWhen the first operating steam engines were observed by common folk, the smoking contraptions must have appeared as an apparatus from a Jules Verne novel. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/01/southwest-somewhere-americas-steamy-history/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1727672008-06-01T00:00:002008-06-01T00:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008When the first operating steam engines were observed by common folk, the smoking contraptions must have appeared as an apparatus from a Jules Verne novel.Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: America’s steamy historymarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-americas-steamy-historyhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/04/southwest-somewhere-aviation-adventures-new-fronti/?partner=RSSOnce upon a time in China, a young general and a small army were faced with overwhelming odds. The battle that was to take place the following day was inevitable and the young general was willing to try anything to help his men and improve his chances. From a nearby village, an old alchemist appeared and privately promised the general victory if a secret scheme and new idea could be employed. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 04 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/04/southwest-somewhere-aviation-adventures-new-fronti/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1706592008-05-04T00:00:002008-05-04T00:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Once upon a time in China, a young general and a small army were faced with overwhelming odds. The battle that was to take place the following day was inevitable and the young general was willing to try anything to help his men and improve his chances. From a nearby village, an old alchemist appeared and privately promised the general victory if a secret scheme and new idea could be employed.Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: Aviation adventures on a new frontiermarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-aviation-adventures-new-frontihttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/20/southwest-somewhere-whales-gulf-part-3/?partner=RSSOff in the west, where the sun goes to rest, many miles from Marco’s shallow shores, denizens of the deep grapple with the imagination. Sebastian de Ocampo sailed around Cuba in 1509, and was the first European captain to enter the Gulf. For more than 100 years, the newly discovered Golfo de Nueva Espana was a forbidden zone to all but Spanish ships. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:02:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/20/southwest-somewhere-whales-gulf-part-3/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1696182008-04-20T00:02:002008-04-20T00:02:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Off in the west, where the sun goes to rest, many miles from Marco’s shallow shores, denizens of the deep grapple with the imagination. Sebastian de Ocampo sailed around Cuba in 1509, and was the first European captain to enter the Gulf. For more than 100 years, the newly discovered Golfo de Nueva Espana was a forbidden zone to all but Spanish ships. Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: Whales in the Gulf, part 3marconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-whales-gulf-part-3http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/13/southwest-somewhere-whale-story-part-2/?partner=RSSWhales take refuge in Marco waters and inspire an inquiry into the folklore, facts and futures of leviathans in the Gulf. A Southwest of Somewhere series. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/13/southwest-somewhere-whale-story-part-2/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1690732008-04-13T00:00:002008-04-13T00:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Whales take refuge in Marco waters and inspire an inquiry into the folklore, facts and futures of leviathans in the Gulf. A Southwest of Somewhere series.Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: A whale of a story, part 2marconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-whale-story-part-2http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/05/southwest-somewhere-whale-tale/?partner=RSSSouthwest of Somewhere: Whales take refuge in Marco waters and inspire an inquiry into the folklore, facts and futures of leviathans in the Gulf. A Southwest of Somewhere series. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/05/southwest-somewhere-whale-tale/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1684612008-04-05T23:00:002008-04-05T23:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Southwest of Somewhere: Whales take refuge in Marco waters and inspire an inquiry into the folklore, facts and futures of leviathans in the Gulf. A Southwest of Somewhere series.Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: A WHALE of a TALEmarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-whale-talehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/29/southwest-somewhere-wind-farm/?partner=RSSOn a recent blustery day, when the Gulf was awash with whitecaps, and the salt spray softened the windswept beaches, we cranked in on the headsail and the little catamaran was flying. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/29/southwest-somewhere-wind-farm/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1678962008-03-29T23:00:002008-03-29T23:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008On a recent blustery day, when the Gulf was awash with whitecaps, and the salt spray softened the windswept beaches, we cranked in on the headsail and the little catamaran was flying.Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: A wind farmmarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-wind-farmhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/22/southwest-somewhere-man-and-his-guitar/?partner=RSSChristian Frederick Martin was born in Germany in 1796. At 15, he began his career as an apprentice guitar maker. After three years of study, C.F. Martin knew he had found his labor of love, but the young Christian also felt frustration with the local politics regarding the manufacture of stringed musical instruments. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/22/southwest-somewhere-man-and-his-guitar/?partner=RSSgoing_out1673572008-03-22T23:00:002008-03-22T23:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Christian Frederick Martin was born in Germany in 1796. At 15, he began his career as an apprentice guitar maker. After three years of study, C.F. Martin knew he had found his labor of love, but the young Christian also felt frustration with the local politics regarding the manufacture of stringed musical instruments.Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: A man and his guitarmarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-man-and-his-guitarhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/15/southwest-somewhere-easter-arrives-early-sometimes/?partner=RSSFor anyone growing up in Eastern Tennessee, Easter is a special event. Normally, Easter coincides with the early spring weather that sends everyone outdoors. When Easter arrives late, the blossoms of apple trees are beginning to bud, crocuses and daffodils are purple and yellow, popping through the grass, and everyone — especially the kids — are trying to pretend that its already summer. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/15/southwest-somewhere-easter-arrives-early-sometimes/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1667052008-03-15T23:00:002008-03-15T23:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008For anyone growing up in Eastern Tennessee, Easter is a special event. Normally, Easter coincides with the early spring weather that sends everyone outdoors. When Easter arrives late, the blossoms of apple trees are beginning to bud, crocuses and daffodils are purple and yellow, popping through the grass, and everyone — especially the kids — are trying to pretend that its already summer. Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: Easter arrives early ... sometimesmarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-easter-arrives-early-sometimeshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/09/southwest-somewhere-jim-marshall-new-sheriff-town/?partner=RSSBefore the Beatles’ British invasion, live rock and roll audiences in America were tame compared to after the boys from Liverpool arrived. There can be little doubt that Elvis was the King of rock and roll, and that most of the girls in the Elvis audiences were screaming, but even though Elvis crooned, charmed and cultivated controversial emotions, most everyone that attended an Elvis concert could actually hear the music. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/09/southwest-somewhere-jim-marshall-new-sheriff-town/?partner=RSSgoing_out1660302008-03-09T00:00:002008-03-09T00:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Before the Beatles’ British invasion, live rock and roll audiences in America were tame compared to after the boys from Liverpool arrived. There can be little doubt that Elvis was the King of rock and roll, and that most of the girls in the Elvis audiences were screaming, but even though Elvis crooned, charmed and cultivated controversial emotions, most everyone that attended an Elvis concert could actually hear the music. Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: Jim Marshall is the new sheriff in townmarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-jim-marshall-new-sheriff-townhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/02/southwest-somewhere-rise-fort-jefferson-americas-d/?partner=RSSDuring a sun splashed summer day in 1513 the famed explorer Ponce de Leon was searching for his elusive fountain of youth. He had promised the royal courts of Europe an elixir of life but as his voyages and explorations continued he became troubled and unsure. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 02 Mar 2008 05:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/02/southwest-somewhere-rise-fort-jefferson-americas-d/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1655112008-03-02T00:00:002008-03-02T00:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008During a sun splashed summer day in 1513 the famed explorer Ponce de Leon was searching for his elusive fountain of youth. He had promised the royal courts of Europe an elixir of life but as his voyages and explorations continued he became troubled and unsure. Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: The rise of Fort Jefferson & America’s Devil’s Islandmarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-rise-fort-jefferson-americas-dhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/24/southwest-somewhere-bridge-collier-county/?partner=RSSLong before the big bridges arched over the Marco River, there was a railroad trestle and a railway line. When the first model A and model T Fords began making tracks onto the sandy trails of Marco, they crossed from Isles of Capri on a ferry. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/24/southwest-somewhere-bridge-collier-county/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1649172008-02-24T00:00:002008-02-24T00:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Long before the big bridges arched over the Marco River, there was a railroad trestle and a railway line. When the first model A and model T Fords began making tracks onto the sandy trails of Marco, they crossed from Isles of Capri on a ferry.Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: A bridge in Collier Countymarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-bridge-collier-countyhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/17/southwest-somewhere-smugglers/?partner=RSS“I can talk about it now,” Joe explained. “My lawyer says it’s okay.” With the dock water moving under the planks, and the salty scent of the tide on the rise, Jack’s Lookout on Marco Island could not have been a more perfect setting for a behind-the-scenes and honest interview with a former Southwest Florida smuggler. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/17/southwest-somewhere-smugglers/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1642502008-02-17T00:00:002008-02-17T00:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008“I can talk about it now,” Joe explained. “My lawyer says it’s okay.” With the dock water moving under the planks, and the salty scent of the tide on the rise, Jack’s Lookout on Marco Island could not have been a more perfect setting for a behind-the-scenes and honest interview with a former Southwest Florida smuggler.Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: Smugglers in paradisemarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-smugglershttp://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/10/southwest-somewhere-career-was-born/?partner=RSSWhen Jamie Yuccas was a little girl, her grandfather gave her all day to be prepared. She learned from the beginning how to schedule her time and how to fit all of her chores and playtime into a busy day. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/10/southwest-somewhere-career-was-born/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1636022008-02-10T00:00:002008-02-10T00:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008When Jamie Yuccas was a little girl, her grandfather gave her all day to be prepared. She learned from the beginning how to schedule her time and how to fit all of her chores and playtime into a busy day. Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: A career was bornmarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-career-was-bornhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/03/southwest-somewhere-scallop-diver/?partner=RSSOf course, most everyone knows that there are scallops in the gulf. On any beach in Southwest Florida, the ribbed and curved seashells that are the classic pattern and logo for the Shell gas company are easy to find. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/03/southwest-somewhere-scallop-diver/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1629482008-02-03T00:00:002008-02-03T00:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Of course, most everyone knows that there are scallops in the gulf. On any beach in Southwest Florida, the ribbed and curved seashells that are the classic pattern and logo for the Shell gas company are easy to find. Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: The scallop divermarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-scallop-diverhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jan/27/southwest-somewhere-relative-bearing/?partner=RSSAfter two years of working at the hotel, I felt fairly confident when my boss took Saturdays off. I knew all of the everyday procedures and how to handle most of the problems; or so I thought. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jan/27/southwest-somewhere-relative-bearing/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1624372008-01-27T00:00:002008-01-27T00:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008After two years of working at the hotel, I felt fairly confident when my boss took Saturdays off. I knew all of the everyday procedures and how to handle most of the problems; or so I thought.Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: Relative bearingmarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-relative-bearinghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jan/19/southwest-somewhere-animals-play/?partner=RSSWith the soft winter sunlight golden on the water, and not enough wind to take the polish of the waves, our sturdy little vessel stood out in the channel between the two spits of sand that were foaming and awash with the incoming tide. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jan/19/southwest-somewhere-animals-play/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1617162008-01-19T12:00:002008-01-19T12:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008With the soft winter sunlight golden on the water, and not enough wind to take the polish of the waves, our sturdy little vessel stood out in the channel between the two spits of sand that were foaming and awash with the incoming tide. Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: Animals at playmarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-animals-playhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jan/13/southwest-somewhere-lost-treasures-await/?partner=RSSTales abound of lost ships and treasure, of pirate captains and crimes against nature. Of stormy nights of wind and weather, and the noblest of all who find sunken treasure. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jan/13/southwest-somewhere-lost-treasures-await/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1610022008-01-13T00:00:002008-01-13T00:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Tales abound of lost ships and treasure, of pirate captains and crimes against nature. Of stormy nights of wind and weather, and the noblest of all who find sunken treasure. Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: Lost treasures awaitmarconews.comsouthwest-somewhere-lost-treasures-awaithttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jan/05/etc-florida-panthers-prowl-our-backyards/?partner=RSS“It doesn’t happen often,” The Collier Deputy reflected, “And only when you least expect it, but after a couple of decades on Marco or Isles of Capri, sooner or later, one of those big cats will cross your path. It takes 25 years before you see a panther, but they see us everyday!” capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jan/05/etc-florida-panthers-prowl-our-backyards/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewhere1596582008-01-05T12:00:002008-01-05T12:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008“It doesn’t happen often,” The Collier Deputy reflected, “And only when you least expect it, but after a couple of decades on Marco or Isles of Capri, sooner or later, one of those big cats will cross your path. It takes 25 years before you see a panther, but they see us everyday!”Bonita Springs, FLTOM WILLIAMSSouthwest of Somewhere: Florida panthers on the prowl in our backyardsmarconews.cometc-florida-panthers-prowl-our-backyards