May 2, the Islanders celebrated Liberation Day at Hideaway Beach Country Club.
It was the beginning of the reciprocal season and the scene of many merrymakers reclaiming their Island Paradise.
There were so many celebrants that it’s a wonder the entire Island didn’t tip over into the Gulf!
Many thanks to the Hidaway staff, who took it all in stride: Parking, serving, gourmet food - all with smiling, good natured expertise.
We could use them in D.C.
Jeanne McCarthy
Marco Island
May After Five, Marco Island Chamber
Catch of the Day: May 23, 2013
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bigkillsh writes:
i bet K T M. was there just to show her face . and say how overworked she is . how is the beach renurishment going ?
KlausStoertebeker writes:
On Thursday, Erik Brechnitz, chairman of Hideaway Beach’s Tax District Board, told his group there was a glimmer of hope for funds to prevent a disaster at the gated community’s 5000 and 6000 high-rise condominiums. On Friday, that hope was gone.
Between a rock and a hard place, the board attempted to request Tourist Development Council (TDC) catastrophe funds for T-groin structures to abate sand loss in front of the two buildings. Onshore waves have washed away nearly 12 feet of sand per year in front of the condominiums since the disappearance of Coconut and Sand Dollar islands.
The area is buffeted by waves lapping within 30 feet of buildings. Its sandy beach is gone, and the mangroves in a narrow strip holding what’s left of the dunes are dying from salt water incursion. In certain heavy surfs, salt water breaches the buffer and floods first floor parking garages, Brechnitz told Collier County’s Coastal Advisory Committee on Friday.
Although an urgent situation, CAC members questioned the project’s ability to qualify for catastrophe funds. Marco Island City Manager Jim Riviere spoke before the committee explaining Marco Island City Council had declared the situation a state of emergency.
However ----
Funds were denied by a vote of 4-3 with Anthony Pires, Jr., abstaining and Robert Raymond absent.
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