CHRIS CURLE

• Marcophiles: A funky kind of a bird's eye 'Tour of Homes' Published 05/15/2013 at 3:04 p.m.

  The next time you attend one of those "Tour of Homes" events we have around here now and then, why not expand your horizons? After a day admiring dramatic dining rooms, killer kitchens and cool pools, take a few hours ...

• Marcophiles: Bored by shuffleboard? Want to get sky high? Published 05/01/2013 at 9:36 a.m.

  We have learned two good ways to discover that recreational skydiving is very popular these days. One is to Google "skydiving." You'll find 10s of millions of results. A research method closer to home would be to check out the ...

• Marcophiles: Old dogs – How old? Staying alive and learning new tricks Published 04/18/2013 at 12:11 p.m.

  If you could wave a magic wand at your dog allowing it to answer one question in English, what would be your question? Mine would be, "Hey you big sweetie, good girl, yes you are, yes you are! How old ...

• Marcophiles: Nobody's too cool for this Marco school Published 04/04/2013 at 4:18 p.m.

  The Marco Island Academy may be the coolest place in town. From the visionary founder and chairperson, Jane Watt, to the high-octane faculty and staff, this charter public high school apparently is a place where teachers love to teach and ...

• Marcophiles: 'Surrounded By Thunder' gets Islanders' attention Published 03/19/2013 at 6 a.m. 1 Comment

  Some people know Darrell Loan as a fall and winter resident of Marco Island, an 83-year old whose body and brain are active and motivated to stay that way. Many people in Iowa know Darrell as a vigorous farmer who ...

• Marcophiles: A Marcophile and show biz vet directs 'Death Trap' Published 03/13/2013 at 6:56 p.m.

  Dave Elliott has more gigs than a frog farm. His Marco Island-related pursuits include a daily talk show on WGUF 98.9 FM, licensed to Marco, his annual hosting of the tree-lighting bash that's part of Christmas Island Style and frequent ...

• Marcophiles: Don't assume motorists will look before backing up, says bike tour operator Published 03/07/2013 at 7:18 a.m. 3 Comments

  Cyclist Susan Evans, whose Island Bike Tours is increasingly popular here, says she's had few problems with drivers and cyclers trying to share the same space. "We're mostly on the sidewalks and in the bike lanes, so we're very safe. ...

• Marcophiles: Nick Campo hoping to bring Oscar films back to Marco Movies Published 02/20/2013 at 6:57 p.m.

  Marco Movies owner Nick Campo has lots to be happy about on this Oscar night weekend. Our now digitally enhanced multi-screen cinema has had a flurry of fine films, several of which are nominated for Oscars in the big show ...

• Marcophiles: Look out, America, here comes Neal Boortz Published 02/06/2013 at 2:42 p.m.

  Naples resident and marcophile Neal Boortz has left the building, literally. Neal, the nationally syndicated radio talk show host based in a beachfront high-rise here, and his wife, Donna, are on the road again.

• Marcophiles: Focus on the Family's Jim Daly will speak on Marco Published 01/24/2013 at 7:31 a.m. 18 Comments

  When we recently spoke by phone with Jim Daly, president of the international Christian ministry, Focus on the Family, we quickly realized that he has a personal charisma which makes him a great communicator. Daly is the gue

• Marco's DAR chapter honors Lely High School JROTC cadets Published 03/25/2013 at 12:45 p.m.

  Every year, the Marco Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) singles out outstanding Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) cadets for recognition. This year, the DAR invited two cadets and their Senior Army Instructor t

• AuthorFest: Do you like to read books? Meet people who write them Published 01/31/2013 at 9:56 a.m.

  Twenty or more authors from Marco and elsewhere in Southwest Florida will gather to meet and greet book lovers at a free AuthorFest next week. “We’re very excited to have this event and hope a lot of people will show ...

• Marcophiles: Like the happy birthday song, only less interesting Published 12/26/2012 at 4:40 p.m.

  Many of you know that some senior living centers invite children and teenagers who take music lessons to entertain residents of those facilities. Especially around this holiday time of year. So when my grandson Cade and othe

• DAR recognizes two Marco Islanders Published 04/26/2012 at 2:24 p.m.

  The Marco Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored two deserving Marco Islanders at its April 19 meeting at the Hideaway Beach Club.

• Marco’s DAR Chapter Honors Lely High School JROTC Cadets Published 03/22/2012 at 3:38 p.m.

  Every year the Marco Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) singles out outstanding Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) cadets for recognition. And every year the members are newly impressed with the achievements of the students ...

• Marco DAR Chapter hosts its Florida State Official Published 02/23/2012 at 4:01 p.m.

  The Marco Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed the organization’s Florida State Regent, Donna Cullen, at its Feb. 16 meeting at Hideaway Beach Club.

• Shop Talk: Join in for 'Jolley Be Good' fun run Published 11/03/2011 at 3:22 p.m.

  Don't wait to sing up for the "Jolley Be Good 5K Run."

• Marcophiles: More giant steps for the big flag campaign Published 10/10/2011 at 1:19 p.m.

  It’s amazing what a difference a fortnight can make in the life of what began as an idea and has rocketed to a real life happening. We refer to the Big Flag Campaign, the project to erect a large American ...

• PHOTOS 9/11: Islanders pause to remember Published 09/11/2011 at 9:09 p.m.

  The more than 300 or more people in a ballroom at the Marco Marriott Hotel were silent and still as the North Naples Firefighters Color Guard appeared. At the same time, the haunting sound of bagpipes swelled, played with solemnity ...

• Shop Talk: Chef Alberto has a new home Published 09/08/2011 at 1:27 p.m.

  Hey, somebody has to win, right? All you have to do is download an app to your smart phone and register to have a shot at a free iPad 2, courtesy of Marco Island Florist. It’s to promote the use ...

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