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Full gallery »Councilman Chuck Kiester's forum

  • Councilman Chuck Kiester answers a citizen's question during a forum Thursday at the city council chambers. Kiester is running for re-election in January.
  • Islander Richard McInnis asks Chuck Kiester a question during Councilman Kiester's forum Thursday evening. McInnis rose again at the end of the meeting to thank Kiester for his service.
  • Councilman Chuck Kiester discusses proposed charter amendments during a forum in council chambers Thursday evening. 'We need meetings such as this so you have a better understanding of what is put before you,' he told the crowd.
  • Councilman Chuck Kiester looks over the list of proposed amendments at a forum he held Thursday evening in council chambers. His re-election, and several proposed charter amendments, will be on the ballot in January.

Councilman Chuck Kiester, running for City Council re-election, holds one of several of his forums with constituents on top city issues Thursday.



Full gallery »Models Strut Their Stuff

  • Eve Connolly and chaperone Simon Figueroa.
  • The finale.
  • Catherine Thomas.
  • Laverne Davy.

Models for the show were members of the Marco Island Yacht Club, venue for the event



Full gallery »Bright Lights, Little City

  • Marco resident Dawn Snyder enjoys the spectacle of the lit tree at Arturo's Ristorante Italiano. It stands 42 feet high, and consists of about 5,000 lights.
  • Visiting brothers Jaben and Gabriel Sanowski pose at the bottom of the huge tree. They are the grandsons of Marco resident Alex Parker.
  • Tom Williams, his sister Tammi and wife Vicki relax outside the restaurant before the tree lighting.
  • Guests mingle outside the restaurant in anticipation of the tree lighting later in the evening.
  • The tree as it looks during the day.

A decade-long tradition continues as a local restaurant hosts its tree-lighting ceremony



Full gallery »Firefighters respond to house fire on Marco

  • Emergency responders from the Marco Island Fire Rescue Department, Isles of Capri Fire Department, Collier County Emergency Medical Services and Marco Island Police Department respond to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon on Lime Terrace in the Tigertail Court area of the Island.
  • Suffering smoke inhalation, emergency responders treat the sole occupant in the house fire on Lime Terrace Tuesday.
  • After the fire on Lime Terrace was extinguished Tuesday afternoon, Marco Island Fire Rescue officials check the roof for the source of additional smoke wafting out of the vents.
  • Marco Fire Rescue officials used about 1,000 feet of hose to connect to the nearest fire hydrant as they responded to a kitchen fire at 731 Lime Terrace Tuesday afternoon.

Firefighters responded to a house fire on Marco Island that sparked in the kitchen at about 3 p.m Tuesday.



Full gallery »Marco's youngest firefighter

  • A fire ignited behind the Marco Island fire station is extinguished by Junior Firefighter of the year for 2009 Andrew Sprankle, a 4th-grader from Tommie Barfield Elementary School.
  • Taking center stage Tuesday is 2009 Junior Firefighter of the Year Andrew Sprankle, a 4th-grader from Tommie Barfield Elementary School, who received fire gear sized for the youngster, got a ride to school in the fire truck and put out fires with the help of his new Marco Island Fire Rescue Department teammates.
  • Marco Island fourth-grader Andrew Sprankle is on top of the world, or at least a fire truck, Tuesday, as he suits up in his own properly-sized fire gear as the 2009 Junior Fire Fighter of the Year. Sprankle won an essay contest at Tommie Barfield Elementary School writing about what makes his home fire safe. His award included a day of firefighting adventures with the Marco Island Fire Rescue Department.
  • Junior Firefighter of the Year Andrew Sprankle, right, a 4th-grader from Tommie Barfield Elementary School, fights his first fire with members of the Marco Island Fire Rescue Department Tuesday.

Andrew Sprankle, Junior Firefighter of the year for 2009. The 4th-grader from Tommie Barfield Elementary School won an essay contest on home fire safety leading to a ride to school in a fire truck, full fire gear of his own and a chance to put out his own fires Tuesday, Nov. 10.



Full gallery »Marco Observes Veterans Day

  • Veteran Jerry Stephenson plays his half of Taps during the annual ceremony held at the Marco Island cemetery. About 150 people attended the gathering.
  • Rev. Thomas McCulley addresses the gathering. He spoke about the Fort Hood incident, saying people cannot comprehend the grief being experienced by the affected families.
  • Representing the Marco Island Police Department, Capt. Dave Baer participates in one of many salutes offered during the ceremony.
  • An unidentified veteran keeps his eyes on the podium during the ceremony.
  • Fresh flowers and a flag set the tone in the foreground, while VFW Post 6370 members listen to an address in the background.
  • Marco Strummers group trumpeter Jerry Stephenson.

Scenes from the gathering at the Marco Island Ceremony, which attracted about 150 people



Full gallery »The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts 1960 inspired 40th Anniversary Celebration “The pARTy”.

  • Judy Gewirtz arranges one of the 40 individual 12- by-12 inch canvas panels that make up the “Collaborative 40,” a contemporary art installation. Guest had the opportunity to configure the panels to suite their artistic vision. One lucky guest’s name will be drawn randomly to make the final configuration.
  • Local artist Tara O’Neill and her husband George Vellis take time out from admiring the Charles M. Wetzel Retrospective to pose for a picture during “The pARTy” Saturday night.
  • Dan Wetzel poses for a picture after presenting the “Charles M. Wetzel Retrospective” during “The pARTy” Saturday night. Dan is the grandson of Charles M. Wetzel.
  • Cindy Crane an employee of The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts listens intently as Honorary Co-Chair Helen Tateo speaks during “The pARTy” Saturday night. Crane also volunteers for the Art League.
  • Cindy Crane an employee of The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts listens intently as Honorary Co-Chair Helen Tateo speaks during “The pARTy” Saturday night. Crane also volunteers for the Art League.
  • Charlie Horn, past president of The Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts and Honorary co-chair of “The pARTy” talks about the importance of The Art League to the community.


Full gallery »First swine flu vaccination clinic hosted by the health department in southern Collier County

  • Emergency Medical Technician Lt. Anthony Hiserodt administers a swine flu vaccination to Frank Stute of Marco Island at the Collier County Health Department's H1N1 clinic Friday at the former Kmart location at US 41 and Collier Blvd. Currently, only high-risk individuals are eligible for the shots.
  • Registered nurse Carli Clendenen administers swine flu vaccine to the nose of Christia Garcia, 2, while his dad Salvador holds him. Over 1,000 people in high-risk categories received the H1N1 vaccine at Collier's first H1N1 clinic Friday on the East Trail.
  • Deb Millsap of the Collier County Health Department coordinates the county's H1N1 vaccine clinics. The event was held Friday at the former Kmart at US 41 and Collier Blvd., and had vaccinated more than 1,000 people by 5 p.m.
  • Christia Garcia, 2, waits with his dad Salvador to be vaccinated at the first swine flu clinic in southern Collier County Friday in the former Kmart at US 41 and Collier Blvd. Until more vaccine doses are available, only high-risk individuals are eligible to receive the immunizations.
  • Emergency Medical Technician Lt. Anthony Hiserodt administers a swine flu vaccination to Frank Stute of Marco Island at the Collier County Health Deptartment's H1N1 clinic Friday at the former KMart location at US 41 and Collier Blvd. Currently, only high-risk individuals are eligible for the shots.
  • Registered nurse Carli Clendenen administers swine flu vaccine to the nose of Christia Garcia, 2, while his dad Salvador holds him. Over 1,000 people in high-risk categories received the H1N1 vaccine at Collier's swine flu clinic Friday on the East Trail.

More than 1,000 people went to the former Kmart on U.S. 41 East and Collier Boulevard to receive H1N1, or swine flu, vaccinations from the Collier County Health Department Friday. The clinic was the first held in southern Collier County, with additional clinics scheduled in November with additional clinic details yet to be announced for December.



Full gallery »Prep Football: Barron Collier vs. Lely

  • A Lely player runs with the ball as Barron Collier linebacker Jury Paulson (31) tries to catch him during the Barron Collier-Lely matchup Friday, Nov. 6 at Lely High School.
  • Barron Collier quarterback Julio Gomez (3) runs the ball against Lely's Michael Snyder (10) in the first quarter of the Barron Collier-Lely matchup Friday, Oct. 6 at Lely High School. The drive ends with a field goal.
  • Lely cornerback Jhony Faustin (22) runs for a first down in the first quarter of the Barron Collier-Lely matchup Friday, Nov. 6 at Lely High School. The drive went nowhere after the fake punt and personal foul.
  • Lely quarterback Sean O'Regan (12) laterals the ball to teammate Makinton Dorleant (7) in the first quarter of the Barron Collier-Lely matchup Friday, Nov. 6 at Lely High School.
  • Lely receiver Rodain Delus (3) fights his way past Barron Collier's Steven Dekevich (18) to score Lely's first touchdown of the night in the first quarter on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Lely High School. David Albers/ Staff
  • Barron Collier's quarterback Julio Gomez (3) runs for a first down in the second quarter of the Barron Collier-Lely matchup Friday, Nov. 6 at Lely High School.

Barron Collier is taking on Lely on Friday, Nov. 6 at Lely High School.



Full gallery »Who's Who at the RE/MAX Open House

  • RE/MAX broker/owner Michael Vale, center, is seen with agents Linda and Alan Sandlin.
  • Vince Colace, Mary and Larry Caruso, and Susan Shaw.
  • Bill Duffy, Nikki Prange-Carroll, Greg Glover and Julie Brock.
  • Katie Wilkins, Tammi Valance and Ellen Henderson.
  • Carolyn Huffor, Mari-Jo Koval and Jacki Richlen.
  • Pat Wilkins and Susan Ackerson.

RE/MAX Results Realty welcomes associates and fellow Realtors to come have a look see at their completed renovations. Pictured are some of the attendees



Full gallery »Swinging Back In Time

  • First Tee program participant Katie McLaughlin displays a stylish follow-through after hitting off the tee at the Island Country Club's second hole.
  • Adam Boole of The First Tee of Naples program putts while Katie McLaughlin and organizer Terrence McCreanor look on.
  • Examples of some of the clubs used during the tournament.
  • David Morgan, 9, chips onto the green from about 45 yards out. His shot was within 10 feet of the hole, and resulted in a birdie putt for his team.
  • Retrospective golfer for the day, Jere Fluno, swishes out of a sand trap.
  • Wes Blackwell and Terry McCreanor.

A look at some of the colorful participants in the Hickory Golf tournament organized by Terrence McCreanor of Morgan Stanley



Full gallery »Marco City Council candidate Larry Magel hosts first public forum

  • City Council candidate Larry Magel, right talks with John Oberg during Magel's candidate forum Friday night.
  • Al Diaz introduces Larry Magel during Magel’s candidate forum Friday night.
  • Larry Magel
  • Collier County Commission chairman Donna Fiala takes time out of her busy schedule to speak during Marco Island City Council candidate Larry Magel’s candidate forum Friday night.
  • City Council member Chuck Kiester, left talks with Bob Brown, Ad-hoc Utilities committee member during Larry Magel’s City Council candidate forum Friday night.
  • Nancy Brechnitz listens as Marco Island City council candidate Larry Magel answers her question during Magel’s candidate forum Friday night.

Marco City Council candidate Larry Magel hosts first public forum, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.



Full gallery »White flies attack

  • The body of the adult whitefly is yellow in color and the wings are white with a faint grey band towards the middle of the wing; they're extremely small and hard to see. Doug Caldwell
  • This hedge shows the likely aftermath if nothing is done to avert whitefly attack. There are no leaves, and there's dieback resulting in loss of privacy and increased street noise. Doug Caldwell
  • Whiteflies have caused these ficus to drop leaves like a Midwest grove in autumn. Doug Caldwell
  • This ficus leaf shows the whitish, bumpy casing residue of whiteflies as they become adults.

The white fly becomes a pest invading ficus hedges.



Full gallery »Networking at Erin's Isle

  • Christy Sanford of AdZoo, a company that negotiates top exposure on Google, and Dawn Colston of Dryzone, a water, mold and fire remediation company serving Southwest Florida.
  • Erin's Isle owner Mike Ward, center, with Debra Sanders and Dick Shanahan.
  • Cory Martin of Polished Performances, a cleaning company, and Christina Foley and Rosaria D'Incecco of Sascha's Salon and Day Spa.
  • Anne and Don McDonald of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, and Victoria and Jim Fogarty of Fogarty Flying Service.
  • Chef Luis Rios of Erin's Isle Restaurant and General Manager Siobhan Cummins.

Business people gather monthly for informal networking at various locations in and around Marco Island. This time, it was the turn of Erin's Isle



Full gallery »Marco Scenery: October 2009

  • This 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe is owned by Butch and Joann Davis, of Naples. The car is custom red, and custom wheels have been added. The car has a 289 Ford engine and is all original, except for the chrome parts and the seat cushions. However, the seat backs are still original, with some very rare feather detail.
  • This 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe is owned by Butch and Joann Davis, of Naples. The car is custom red, and custom wheels have been added. The car has a 289 Ford engine and is all original, except for the chrome parts and the seat cushions. However, the seat backs are still original, with some very rare feather detail.
  • This 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe is owned by Butch and Joann Davis, of Naples. The car is custom red, and custom wheels have been added. The car has a 289 Ford engine and is all original, except for the chrome parts and the seat cushions. However, the seat backs are still original, with some very rare feather detail.
  • Bingo committee member Bernie Seidman, left, congratulates Andrea Bradley of Fiddler’s Creek for winning a big prize.
  • Bingo committee member Joan Thompson, right, congratulates Dorothy Kingsley of Naples for winning a big prize. Bingo is being played every Monday night at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island. Doors open to the public at 6 p.m.
  • Marco Island Charter Middle School is richer by $3,300, thanks to a donation by the Marco Island Noontime Rotary Club. The money was part of the profit generated by the latest annual Eagle Open Golf Tournament, which is coordinated by the two Rotary clubs on Marco Island. Pictured are Karen Carroll, coordinator of the Naples Daily News Newspaper in Education program, school Principal George Abounader, Noontime Rotarian George Schroll and Mary Quinton, Naples Daily News community events coordinator.


Full gallery »Behind Bars: Sand Bar

  • Colorado Kool-Aid is one of Capri Sickler’s favorite shots to make for patrons of the Sandbar on Marco Island.
  • Sandbar Manager Capri Sickler pours Bloody Mary mix into a tall glass.
  • Patrons can help themselves to a pickle, dining at the bar or at a table at the Sandbar, on Marco Island.
  • Sandbar Manager Capri Sickler shakes up a cocktail.
  • A popular drink served up by Capri Sickler at the Sandbar on Marco Island is the traditional Bloody Mary.


Full gallery »Island elves are already very busy

  • The annual tree lighting will be held Dec. 5. Ornaments will be on sale there, at Marco Shell and Gift at the Town Center Mall and the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce.
  • Santa’s Calling, sponsored by the Greater Marco YMCA, will be held Dec. 19.
  • The annual Christmas Street Parade will be held Dec. 12, followed by the Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 19.
  • Santa's Calling, sponsored by the Greater Marco YMCA, will be held Dec. 19.


Full gallery »Cheap Eats: Vic's Island Pizza

  • Patrons can order two slices of pizza and a soda for $5 during lunch at Vic’s Island Pizza, or they can get one slice and a soda for $3.
  • Vic Stretton, owner of Vic’s Island Pizza on Marco Island, prepares a meatball parm sub for a customer.
  • Vic Stretton pulls a meatball Parmesan sub out of the oven at his shop, Vic’s Island Pizza on Marco Island.
  • A daily lunch special at Vic’s Island Pizza on Marco Island includes the sub, a bag of chips and a soda for $5.50.a for $5.50.
  • Dave Bedford tries the six-inch meatball Parmesan sub at Vic's Island Pizza for the first time.


Full gallery »Church Lady: Knights of Columbus

  • Grand Knight Joe Granda stirs the pot of tomato sauce in the kitchen of the San Marco Catholic Church for the recent Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner. Granda is the keeper of the secret tomato sauce recipe.
  • Knights of Columbus Faithful Advocate Ted Konuszy, left, Columbiette President Trish Wilcox and Deputy Grand Knight Bob Wilcox with the picture of Christopher Columbus at the recent Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner.
  • Catholic Youth members Devon Imm, left, Patrick Shiller and Robert Sanford take a break to enjoy the Columbus Day Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner. The youth were on hand to pass out ice cream and help with the clean up.
  • Knight Sal Sciarrino dishes up spaghetti at the recent Knights of Columbus dinner.
  • Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, Joe Granda, left, shares a moment with Walter and Irene Bass at the recent Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner. Bass is a former Grand Knight and has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for over fifty years.
  • Fr. Tim Navins, pastor of San Marco Catholic Church, left, Dom La Pato and Ruth Sciarrino at the recent Knights of Columbus dinner.


Full gallery »Eagles win 3 or 4 games

  • Jared Jackson avoids two tacklers in making a first down in the Sr. Green Eagles win over the Baptist Beacons.
  • Peewee Gold Eagles Tanner Prange wraps up a Beacons ball carrier as Kyle Bartos moves in to assist. The Eagles lost to the Beacons, 12-0.
  • Sr. Green Eagles Quarterback Greg Trzyna goes back to make a handoff in the team's 12-0 win over the Baptist Beacons.
  • Jayden Noel breaks a tackle on his way to a gain for the Peewee Green Eagles in their win over the Baptist Beacons.
  • Peewee Green Eagles Nico Santimauro takes off on one of four touchdowns in his team's 25-0 romp over the Baptist Beacons.
  • Peewee Gold Eagles Kyle Bartos nearly scores a touchdown on this run. The Eagles lost to the Baptist Beacons, 12-0.



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