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“The children’s welfare has become a political issue,” said a tearful Barbara Boyd on Tuesday after the Collier County Commission voted 4-1 against allowing a day care center in the Marco Highlands. Boyd and her husband Richard had sought a provisional use permit that would have allowed them to care for a maximum of 45 children in a residential home on Third Avenue, but opposition was apparently the reason commissioners vetoed the plan. Boyd accused commissioners of bowing to political pressure, claiming Commissioner John Pistor of Marco voted against the center after such pressure was applied. Pistor said, “There was absolutely no truth” in Boyd’s charge, saying, “I’ll take a lie detector test about that.”
The average home on Marco Island is selling for $108,200, according to real estate transactions reported to the Marco Island Area Board of Realtors. Waterfront lots averaged $34,000, The tractions were from January through April.
The Marco Island Civic Association is split on whether to lease 250 feet of beach front. MICA and the newly-formed Marco Island Beach Association have been debating the issue for some time with no conclusion. In discussion about a contract to lease the property, the MICA Board was split 6-6.
Pancakes for rockets is the goal of the Marco Island Jaycettes. The Jaycettes will host a pancake breakfast at the Jolly Roger on July 19, with the funds going for the annual July 4 fireworks.
The memorial garden at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church was dedicated following the Sunday worship service. The memorial garden combines the Greek letters, Alpha and Omega, in a unique design. The exterior wall of the garden forms the letter Omega, the last letter in the Greek alphabet and symbolizes the end of their earthly life.
Irish Ayes at Marco St. Pat's parade
Relay for Life: It’s all about hope
Collier All-Star basketball game
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