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Full gallery »Buddy Day, 2012

  • Jessica Diego enjoys her ice cream bar snack. Hideaway Beach Club hosted Buddy Day for the 20th year on Wednesday, bringing second graders from Immokalee for a day at the beach. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Brasheria Burden looks for Mexico with toy binoculars. Hideaway Beach Club hosted Buddy Day for the 20th year on Wednesday, bringing second graders from Immokalee for a day at the beach. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Taffy Miltz and her buddy Leyhia Martinez. Hideaway Beach Club hosted Buddy Day for the 20th year on Wednesday, bringing second graders from Immokalee for a day at the beach. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Mariah Flores and big buddy Meredith Latham share a smile after finishing their bug jar. Hideaway Beach Club hosted Buddy Day for the 20th year on Wednesday, bringing second graders from Immokalee for a day at the beach. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Jeanne Taylor pushes Mowenta Etienne on the swing. Hideaway Beach Club hosted Buddy Day for the 20th year on Wednesday, bringing second graders from Immokalee for a day at the beach. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Brasheria Burden looks for Mexico with toy binoculars. Hideaway Beach Club hosted Buddy Day for the 20th year on Wednesday, bringing second graders from Immokalee for a day at the beach. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

For the second graders from the Guadalupe Center, it was a chance to see a side of Southwest Florida they don’t get to experience, far away from their everyday lives. For their “big buddies,” the same was true, with the added satisfaction of bringing the light of enjoyment to a child’s eyes.



Full gallery »Marco Island GOOOH meeting, Feb. 2012

  • Frank Rampino goes over the points on GOOOH's questionnaire. GOOOH held a candidate forum Monday evening at Mackle Park, hoping to elect a slate of candidates to the Marco Island City Council who share their ideas. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Lourdes Alaimo and Nancy Putnam compare positions on local and national issues. GOOOH held a candidate forum Monday evening at Mackle Park, hoping to elect a slate of candidates to the Marco Island City Council who share their ideas. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Carol Smith and Nancy Francis interview each other. GOOOH held a candidate forum Monday evening at Mackle Park, hoping to elect a slate of candidates to the Marco Island City Council who share their ideas. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Local organizer Keith Flaugh explains how the selection process works. GOOOH held a candidate forum Monday evening at Mackle Park, hoping to elect a slate of candidates to the Marco Island City Council who share their ideas. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Local organizer Keith Flaugh explains how the selection process works. GOOOH held a candidate forum Monday evening at Mackle Park, hoping to elect a slate of candidates to the Marco Island City Council who share their ideas. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Local organizer Keith Flaugh explains how the selection process works. GOOOH held a candidate forum Monday evening at Mackle Park, hoping to elect a slate of candidates to the Marco Island City Council who share their ideas. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

The Marco contingent of GOOOH held a meeting Monday evening at Mackle Park, to hold a dry run of their candidate selection process. About 25 people showed up, and were divided up into groups of six. Each participant filled out the organization’s questionnaire, designed to help choose the best candidate – in this case, for city council.



Full gallery »Art In Bloom, 2012

  • Sue Oldershaw of the Calusa Garden Club shows off 'Planting by the Compass,' at the Art Center's gallery on Winterberry Drive. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The Calusa Garden Club teamed up with the Art Center to offer 'Art in Bloom,' with floral interpretations of the works hung in the Art Center's gallery on Winterberry Drive. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Calusa Garden Club president with her interpretation of 'Fly Horse Net,' the fiber art piece behind her. The club teamed up with the Art Center to offer 'Art in Bloom,' with floral interpretations of the works hung in the Art Center's gallery on Winterberry Drive. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Bromeliads do well with salt spray and limited sunlight. The Calusa Garden Club teamed up with the Art Center to offer 'Art in Bloom,' with floral interpretations of the works hung in the Art Center's gallery on Winterberry Drive. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Orchids are a hardy part of a subtropical garden, doing well on the north or east out of too much sun. The Calusa Garden Club teamed up with the Art Center to offer 'Art in Bloom,' with floral interpretations of the works hung in the Art Center's gallery on Winterberry Drive. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The Calusa Garden Club teamed up with the Art Center to offer 'Art in Bloom,' with floral interpretations of the works hung in the Art Center's gallery on Winterberry Drive. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

It was here and then gone, in the blink of an eye. Unlike most art exhibits, the “Art in Bloom” show was mounted for only three days. A reception was held Friday evening at the Marco Island Center for the Arts, and then art lovers or flower fanciers had the weekend to take it in.



Full gallery »Super Bowl Sunday on Marco Island, 2012

  • A mix of Giants & Patriots fans cheered the game at the Sand Bar. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Over at Vandy's Pats fans slightly out numbered those for the Giants. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Over at Vandy's Pats fans slightly out numbered those for the Giants. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • A mix of Giants & Patriots fans cheered the game at the Sand Bar. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • A mix of Giants & Patriots fans cheered the game at the Sand Bar. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Over at Vandy's Pats fans slightly out numbered those for the Giants. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.

A mixed crowd of Giants and Patriots fans were in evidence at Vandy’s and the Sand Bar on Marco Island. In each case it was a thriller early on as the Pats surrendered a safety right off. The mood was festive and excited as food and drink specials added to the night. – Gordon Campbell / Eagle Correspondent



Full gallery »Marco Men's Club new members, 2012

  • Original members Bob Marks, Frank Caricato and Paul Kurtzman. The Marco Men's Club held their new member 'meet and greet' Saturday morning at Forest Glen Golf & Country Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Peter Ruddy talks with Randle Grossman and club president Sam Miloro. The Marco Men's Club held their new member 'meet and greet' Saturday morning at Forest Glen Golf & Country Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Greg Glynn mulls his choices at the buffet. The Marco Men's Club held their new member 'meet and greet' Saturday morning at Forest Glen Golf & Country Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Club founder Paul Kurtzman is recognized with a round of applause. The Marco Men's Club held their new member 'meet and greet' Saturday morning at Forest Glen Golf & Country Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Vivan Parziale pours coffee for Rose Kraemer. The Marco Men's Club held their new member 'meet and greet' Saturday morning at Forest Glen Golf & Country Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

The Marco Men’s Club went off-island to welcome their new members. The club held a “meet and greet” breakfast get-together Saturday morning for new, and old, members at Forest Glen Golf & Country Club, north on Collier Blvd. as far as the second Walmart. The meeting started with a little liquid refreshment, featuring Bloody Marys, mimosas and screwdrivers – with a 9:30 start time, you could call it a brunch.



Full gallery »Everglades City Seafood Festival 2012

  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Nathalee Summerall, center, serves up fresh corn on the cob from the Everglades City Masonic Lodge #262 concession booth to a hungry crowd during the annual Everglades City Seafood Festival on Saturday afternoon. Thousands flocked to Everglades City for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from the annual Everglades City Seafood Festival on Saturday afternoon. Thousands flocked to Everglades City for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from the annual Everglades City Seafood Festival on Saturday afternoon. Thousands flocked to Everglades City for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from the annual Everglades City Seafood Festival on Saturday afternoon. Thousands flocked to Everglades City for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from the annual Everglades City Seafood Festival on Saturday afternoon. Thousands flocked to Everglades City for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff J.W. O'McMullen, left, 1, peers into the camera as his father, James O'McMullen, right, of Everglades City, tends to cooking pork from the Sons of Confederate Veterans Chapter First Lt. F.C.M. Boggess #2150 concession booth for a hungry crowd during the annual Everglades City Seafood Festival on Saturday afternoon. Thousands flocked to Everglades City for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.

Thousands flocked to Everglades City on Saturday for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.



Full gallery »Oktoberfest in February, 2012

  • Ewout de Vries of America Travel shares a moment with Marc-Allen Barker of Viking River Cruises who dressed in lederhosen to celebrate "Oktoberfest in February" Thursday at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Cheryl Ferrara / Eagle Correspondent
  • Pat and Marty Wetmore flank Marc-Allen Barker of Viking River Cruises in celebration of "Oktoberfest in February" Thursday at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Cheryl Ferrara / Eagle Correspondent
  • Chafing dishes of Bavarian specialties greet guests of America Travel's Viking River Cruise "Oktoberfest in February," a free promotion for 126 would-be travelers. Cheryl Ferrara / Eagle Correspondent
  • No Oktoberfest would be complete without beer. On Thursday, a selection of imported favorites awaits guests of America Travel's "Oktoberfest in February" at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Cheryl Ferrara / Eagle Correspondent
  • Annette Popeo and Chuck Wiley select from an array of Bavarian delicacies prepared by the Marco Island Yacht Club for Thursday's celebration of "Oktoberfest in February." Cheryl Ferrara / Eagle Correspondent

The transformation Thursday of Marco Island Yacht Club’s upstairs to a pleasure craft had the signatures of Jill and Ewout de Vries and the staff of America Travel. Steins of imported beer never fell empty. Marc-Allen Barker of Viking River Cruises roamed among diners in traditional lederhosen.



Full gallery »St. Mark’s Arts & Craft Festival

  • Filosophy's Natalie of Naples shows off a sample of their fair trade jewelry sourced from abroad. Photo by Gordon Campbell Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Janet Lund left looks over Sophia's Amber & Christmas Ornaments, Ft. Lauderdale. Photo by Gordon Campbell Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Suncreek Jewelry's Marco Winter resident Marsha Cussen chats with a customer. Photo by Gordon Campbell Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Vladamir Gorodkin of tsimbaly.com demonstrates the 2000 year old instruement. Photo by Gordon Campbell Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Garlic basket by 360 Enterprises, makers of 3 piece garlic plates and more. Photo by Gordon Campbell Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Arlene Johnson, left looks over childrens' wear. Photo by Gordon Campbell Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.

From fresh garlic to Himalayan sea salt and ceramic sculptures attendees had that and lots more to choose from.  A busy crowd browsed clothing, jewelry, fine art and more too at this open air event.  Vendors ranged from Marco and Naples to points far across the state and country giving the event a diverse flair. 



Full gallery »Caxambas Republican Club, Feb. 2012

  • U.S. House candidate Trey Radel appeals to the local GOP. The Caxambas Republican Club heard analysis of the Florida Presidential primary Wednesday from Don Farmer, and listened to pitches from two Congressional candidates. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Ladies of the club listen to the candidates. The Caxambas Republican Club heard analysis of the Florida Presidential primary Wednesday from Don Farmer, and listened to pitches from two Congressional candidates. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Don Farmer explains how he sees the GOP Presidential nomination race. The Caxambas Republican Club heard analysis of the Florida Presidential primary Wednesday from Don Farmer, and listened to pitches from two Congressional candidates. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Chauncey Goss makes the case for his U.S. House bid. The Caxambas Republican Club heard analysis of the Florida Presidential primary Wednesday from Don Farmer, and listened to pitches from two Congressional candidates. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Chauncey Goss makes the case for his U.S. House bid. The Caxambas Republican Club heard analysis of the Florida Presidential primary Wednesday from Don Farmer, and listened to pitches from two Congressional candidates. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News

“Elephants don’t forget,” said the flyer for the Caxambas Republican Club (CRC) monthly meeting, but they are being urged to do just that. At the group’s get-together at the Rose History Auditorium on Wednesday evening, members were reminded that, for their organization, the big goal is to deny Barack Obama a second term in the White House, and that will require supporters of the various candidates to bury their differences and unite behind the eventual nominee.



Full gallery »Key West Express' Big Cat

  • Passengers enjoy the sights as the ship warps out. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • A long way up - passengers wave bon voyage. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Aubrey Wagner relaxes in the main cabin. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Carol Einhart, left, of the Marco Island Sail & Power Squadron, settles in for the ride. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Look ma, no wheel - Big Cat is steered by a joystick. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Capt. George Blanchard is the hand on the joystick, in command. Key West Express hosted a sunset cruise Wednesday aboard the 'Big Cat Express,' which usually makes the Marco Island to Key West run. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News

The Big Cat Express, the new Key West Express catamaran offering round trips to Key West, dwarfs every other vessel at Rose Marina. At 150 feet long, and able to accommodate 300 passengers, the space between the two hulls is tall enough to take your runabout right in between and underneath. You might not even have to lower the Bimini top.



Full gallery »Shell Club and TBE, Feb. 2012

  • Tommie Barfield Elementary students, Blake Sauls and Daniela Sanchez eagerly work on their shell art. Jean Amodea / Eagle Correspondent
  • Fourth grader, Megan Brown works on her shell art. Jean Amodea / Eagle Correspondent
  • TBE student Tyler Blaskovich admires her artwork. Jean Amodea / Eagle Correspondent
  • The Marco Island Shell Club coloring book contest winners are (left to right) Alexandria Anderson for the banded tulip, Jennifer Ramos for the calico scallop, Sarah Jones for the cockle, Kelsey Cashin for the sun ray Venus, Alayna Shirey for the lettered olive, Zoe Orgass for the front cover, Jake Glasser for the Florida fighting conch, Melissa Martinez for the Florida horse conch, James Cameron for the lightning whelk and Chastity Miller for the spiny jewel box. Jean Amodea / Eagle Correspondent

The Marco Island Shell Club strives to educate the community and visitors about the care and preservation of the local sea life. Recently, Carolyn Ginther, chairperson of the club’s scholarship and grants committee and Dean Norbeck, publicity chair called upon Tommie Barfield Elementary School (TBE) fourth graders to participate in the Marco Island Shell Club’s Shell Coloring Book Contest.



Full gallery »Island Players: "I'm Herbert"

  • On issues of manipulation, Edith (Pattie Ziesig) thinks she's won the discussion with husband, Chuck (Joe Kelly), while rehearsing Tuesday for "I'm Herbert ... and Other Strangers" at Rose History Hall. Cheryl Ferrara / Eagle Correspondent
  • Richie (Peter Galluzzo) frets when his disappointed mom (Judy Daye) learns he is contemplating divorce in Tuesday's rehearsal of "I'm Herbert ... and Other Strangers." Cheryl Ferrara / Eagle Correspondent
  • Bea (Judy Daye) wrings a dish towel as she describes sex with her husband in "I'm Herbert ... and Other Strangers" during rehearsals Tuesday at Rose History Hall. Cheryl Ferrara / Eagle Correspondent
  • Susan (Kathy O'Brien) and Mike (Scott Lilly) have it covered as they discover the idea of marriage is not so bad during rehearsals Tuesday for The Island Player newest production, "I'm Herbert ... and Other Strangers." Cheryl Ferrara / Eagle Correspondent
  • Hard of hearing, seeing and remembering, Herbert (Richard Joyce) tries to put the pieces together as wife, Muriel (Mai Puccio), recalls her own distorted memories during The Island Players rehearsals Tuesday of "I'm Herbert ... and Other Strangers." Cheryl Ferrara / Eagle Correspondent

The Island Players collects five vignettes of ‘60s and ‘70s relationships and lets them take off to wherever they will. Love, sex, divorce, senility are all fair game for this performance, studded with comical scenes and heart gripping realities.



Full gallery »Marco Historical Society: "A Night At the Prom" 2012

  • Marco's Spotlight Dancers Elizabeth Carrington and Alessea Lane dance to the oldies. The Marco Island Historical Society held 'A Night at the Prom' Saturday evening in the Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Bob Folsom, a physician on the island for 35 years, sports his letter jacket from Wayland Academy, class of '63. The Marco Island Historical Society held 'A Night at the Prom' Saturday evening in the Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Paul and Eileen Arsenault, who donated one of Paul's canvases to the event, show up ready for the '50s. The Marco Island Historical Society held 'A Night at the Prom' Saturday evening in the Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Linda and Alan Sandlin are first out on the dance floor. The Marco Island Historical Society held 'A Night at the Prom' Saturday evening in the Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Marco's Spotlight Dancers send their poodle skirts flying. The Marco Island Historical Society held 'A Night at the Prom' Saturday evening in the Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Uptown Express belts out the doo wop. The Marco Island Historical Society held 'A Night at the Prom' Saturday evening in the Rose History Auditorium. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

The Marco Island Historical Society held "A Night at the Prom" Saturday evening in the Rose History Auditorium.



Full gallery »Marco Sail & Power Squadron Wine Party 2012

  • Jim Simmons and Larry Carlen serve up beer for the non-wine types. The Marco Island Sail & Power Squadron's Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Party on Friday, January 27 raised money for the group's boating safety work. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • All the sommeliers, including Andrea Battaglia, right, have served as Squadron Commander. The Marco Island Sail & Power Squadron's Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Party on Friday, January 27 raised money for the group's boating safety work. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The Marco Island Sail & Power Squadron's Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Party on Friday, January 27 raised money for the group's boating safety work. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Marcia Pollard assembles a plateful. The Marco Island Sail & Power Squadron's Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Party on Friday, January 27 raised money for the group's boating safety work. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Ann Marie and Tom Ryan sell raffle tickets. The Marco Island Sail & Power Squadron's Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Party on Friday, January 27 raised money for the group's boating safety work. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The Marco Island Sail & Power Squadron's Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Party on Friday, January 27 raised money for the group's boating safety work. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

The Marco Island Sail & Power Squadron's Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Party on Friday, January 27 raised money for the group's boating safety work.



Full gallery »Marco Movie in the Park: January 2012

  • Kids and parents settle in for the flick. The Movie in the Park moved inside to accommodate rain on Friday, January 27 at Mackle Park, with 'The Last Airbender' on screen and popcorn in the house. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Lola Dial, Pat Kuhn and Kathryn Mendez get the snacks ready in the kitchen. The Movie in the Park moved inside to accommodate rain on Friday, January 27 at Mackle Park, with 'The Last Airbender' on screen and popcorn in the house. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Jeff Erickson brought daughter Casey and Alyssa Kerstein to the show. The Movie in the Park moved inside to accommodate rain on Friday, January 27 at Mackle Park, with 'The Last Airbender' on screen and popcorn in the house. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Iffy weather keeps the audience down to about two dozen. The Movie in the Park moved inside to accommodate rain on Friday, January 27 at Mackle Park, with 'The Last Airbender' on screen and popcorn in the house. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Pat Kuhn and Lola Dial handle the tech end of movie projection. The Movie in the Park moved inside to accommodate rain on Friday, January 27 at Mackle Park, with 'The Last Airbender' on screen and popcorn in the house. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Kids and parents settle in for the flick. The Movie in the Park moved inside to accommodate rain on Friday, January 27 at Mackle Park, with 'The Last Airbender' on screen and popcorn in the house. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

The Movie in the Park moved inside to accommodate rain on Friday, January 27 at Mackle Park, with "The Last Airbender" on screen and popcorn in the house.



Full gallery »Goodland Civic Association Pancake Breakfast 2012

  • Local resident Barry Gwinn sweetens up the morning. The Goodland Civic Association served up their Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning at the Community Center, all you can eat for $5. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Goodland resident and Little Bar co-owner Amy Bozicnik enjoys her breakfast. The Goodland Civic Association served up their Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning at the Community Center, all you can eat for $5. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • 'First Laddie' David Fuller flips flapjacks. The Goodland Civic Association served up their Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning at the Community Center, all you can eat for $5. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Marty Lannon handles the cash. The Goodland Civic Association served up their Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning at the Community Center, all you can eat for $5. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Elaine Roberts buys a t-shirt to take home. The Goodland Civic Association served up their Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning at the Community Center, all you can eat for $5. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Joanie Fuller, Goodland Civic Association president, offers the Log Cabin. The association served up their Pancake Breakfast Saturday morning at the Community Center, all you can eat for $5. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Saturday in Goodland, the main event was the Mullet Festival at Stan’s. But for the chance to ingest a few carbs that didn’t involve beer, the best deal in town for breakfast was at the Goodland Civic Association on East Mango Avenue.



Full gallery »Isles of Capri Community Yard Sale 2012

  • Lori Scholl and Lucy Kocher inspect a rackful of clothes. The annual Isles of Capri Yard Sale brought bargain hunters together with over 80 sellers Saturday morning in an event spread throughout the community and blessed with a beautiful day. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Javier Castillo loads up a bicycle to go with his other treasures. The annual Isles of Capri Yard Sale brought bargain hunters together with over 80 sellers Saturday morning in an event spread throughout the community and blessed with a beautiful day. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Patrick Carley takes a relaxed attitude toward selling, helping out at his brother-in-law's house. The annual Isles of Capri Yard Sale brought bargain hunters together with over 80 sellers Saturday morning in an event spread throughout the community and blessed with a beautiful day. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • George Albertina views an assortment of CDs. The annual Isles of Capri Yard Sale brought bargain hunters together with over 80 sellers Saturday morning in an event spread throughout the community and blessed with a beautiful day. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • John Daniels displays a selection of knives, all on sale for $5 apiece. The annual Isles of Capri Yard Sale brought bargain hunters together with over 80 sellers Saturday morning in an event spread throughout the community and blessed with a beautiful day. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • A bike for sale catches a prospect's eye. The annual Isles of Capri Yard Sale brought bargain hunters with over 80 sellers Saturday morning in an event spread throughout the community and blessed with a beautiful day. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

You know when a few neighbors get together to hold a yard sale? Well, the Isles of Capri takes that concept, and knocks it out of the park. The entire community, across the river from Marco Island, opens up their garages and puts their stuff on sale.



Full gallery »Bill Koetting Memorial Music Festival & Blood Drive 2012

  • Linda Kallinger plays with her band, the Bean Pickers. The first-ever Bill 'BK' Koetting Memorial Music Festival and Blood Drive Event was held on Saturday, January 28th at St. Mark's Church on Marco Island, with six bands playing and over 60 units of blood donated. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Martin Houghtaling and JRobert take their turn onstage. The first-ever Bill 'BK' Koetting Memorial Music Festival and Blood Drive Event was held on Saturday, January 28th at St. Mark's Church on Marco Island, with six bands playing and over 60 units of blood donated. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Bob Shea and Karen Batten of the Bugtussle Ramblers sing. The first-ever Bill 'BK' Koetting Memorial Music Festival and Blood Drive Event was held on Saturday, January 28th at St. Mark's Church on Marco Island, with six bands playing and over 60 units of blood donated. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • A bass fiddle rates a custom wheelbarrow. The first-ever Bill 'BK' Koetting Memorial Music Festival and Blood Drive Event was held on Saturday, January 28th at St. Mark's Church on Marco Island, with six bands playing and over 60 units of blood donated. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Bonnie and Tom Draper share the concert with Nikki, their West Highland Terrier. The first-ever Bill 'BK' Koetting Memorial Music Festival and Blood Drive Event was held on Saturday, January 28th at St. Mark's Church on Marco Island, with six bands playing and over 60 units of blood donated. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The Bugtussle Ramblers entertain. The first-ever Bill 'BK' Koetting Memorial Music Festival and Blood Drive Event was held on Saturday, January 28th at St. Mark's Church on Marco Island, with six bands playing and over 60 units of blood donated. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

The first-ever Bill "BK" Koetting Memorial Music Festival and Blood Drive Event was held on Saturday, January 28th at St. Mark's Church on Marco Island, with six bands playing and over 60 units of blood donated.



Full gallery »Island Montessori Academy Year of the Dragon Gala 2012

  • Ronin Taiko's high-intensity performance shakes the room. Island Montessori Academy held their Year of the Dragon (Lunar New Year) Celebration Friday evening at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Parent volunteer Molly Green gets a thank you from Lisa Nguyen. Island Montessori Academy held their Year of the Dragon (Lunar New Year) Celebration Friday evening at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Roy Anderson of Ronin Taiko attacks the drums. Island Montessori Academy held their Year of the Dragon (Lunar New Year) Celebration Friday evening at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Jennifer Bullock and Dianne Dunn represent sponsor Mutual of Omaha. Island Montessori Academy held their Year of the Dragon (Lunar New Year) Celebration Friday evening at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Liz Doyle has the perfect outfit, which she brought back from China, for the occasion. Island Montessori Academy held their Year of the Dragon (Lunar New Year) Celebration Friday evening at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Twins Sarah Asbell and Jessica Valencia check out the auction items. Island Montessori Academy held their Year of the Dragon (Lunar New Year) Celebration Friday evening at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Island Montessori Academy held their Year of the Dragon (Lunar New Year) Celebration Friday evening at the Marco Island Yacht Club.



Full gallery »Hideaway Beach Cancer Golf & Gala 2012

  • Joan Janssen and Carolee Levison pose before dinner. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Penny Bescalides and John Strobel look over auction items. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Page Gerber, Kirk Evans and Betsy Ulmer. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Tammy and Marty Norton. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Mary Blake and Alana Quinn. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Mitzie Guthrie helped out with the raffle. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.



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