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  • Chairman Jim Hughes, left, and members Dan Sansevieri and Ben Hilbun participate in the discussion. The Isles of Capri Fire-Rescue Advisory Committee met Friday at the firehouse to consider hiring a new chief, in case they do not consolidate with another department. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • City of Marco Island Assistant Fire Chief Chris Byrne speaks to the group. The Isles of Capri Fire-Rescue Advisory Committee met Friday at the firehouse to consider hiring a new chief, in case they do not consolidate with another department. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Former advisory committee chairman Joe Langkawel follows the discussion. The Isles of Capri Fire-Rescue Advisory Committee met Friday at the firehouse to consider hiring a new chief, in case they do not consolidate with another department. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Collier County Bureau of Emergency Serivces Director Dan Summers speaks to the assemblage. The Isles of Capri Fire-Rescue Advisory Committee met Friday at the firehouse to consider hiring a new chief, in case they do not consolidate with another department. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Ochopee Fire Chief Alan McLaughlin, who splits his time with the Capri department, weighs in during the meeting. The Isles of Capri Fire-Rescue Advisory Committee met Friday at the firehouse to consider hiring a new chief, in case they do not consolidate with another department. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Executive director Lynn Holley takes on the tricky bit around the sign. Supporters of the Marco Island Center for the Arts gave the group's headquarters on Winterberry Drive a bright new look at a paint party Saturday morning. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Organizer Dave Rice clowns with the eagle sculpture in front of the gallery. Supporters of the Marco Island Center for the Arts gave the group's headquarters on Winterberry Drive a bright new look at a paint party Saturday morning. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Art League president Rosemary Wick looks chic as she lends moral support, despite having to come by wheelchair. Supporters of the Marco Island Center for the Arts gave the group's headquarters on Winterberry Drive a bright new look at a paint party Saturday morning. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Cheryl Coffin creates a composition in red, white and blue. Supporters of the Marco Island Center for the Arts gave the group's headquarters on Winterberry Drive a bright new look at a paint party Saturday morning. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Supporters of the Marco Island Center for the Arts gave the group's headquarters on Winterberry Drive a bright new look at a paint party Saturday morning. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Joan Geberding rolls on the front of the building. Supporters of the Marco Island Center for the Arts gave the group's headquarters on Winterberry Drive a bright new look at a paint party Saturday morning. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Organizer Dave Rice shows the computer-generated drawing used to finalize color selection. Supporters of the Marco Island Center for the Arts gave the group's headquarters on Winterberry Drive a bright new look at a paint party Saturday morning. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Joan Geberding rolls on the front of the building. Supporters of the Marco Island Center for the Arts gave the group's headquarters on Winterberry Drive a bright new look at a paint party Saturday morning. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Many volunteers show up to lend a hand. Supporters of the Marco Island Center for the Arts gave the group's headquarters on Winterberry Drive a bright new look at a paint party Saturday morning. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Joan Geberding rolls on the front of the building. Supporters of the Marco Island Center for the Arts gave the group's headquarters on Winterberry Drive a bright new look at a paint party Saturday morning. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • AAA Motor Club Manager Doug Harper, left, presents a plaque to Marco Hilton General Manager Mac Chaudhry. The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa was honored with the AAA Four Diamonds award in a ceremony Wednesday at the hotel. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • The Marco Hilton was honored with the AAA Four Diamonds award in a ceremony Wednesday at the hotel. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Kate Hendricks and Christina Maselli, both five years old, enjoy the pool at the Marco Hilton. The hotel was honored with the AAA Four Diamonds award in a ceremony Wednesday at the hotel. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • AAA Motor Club Manager Doug Harper, center left, presents a plaque to Marco Hilton General Manager Mac Chaudhry. The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa was honored with the AAA Four Diamonds award in a ceremony Wednesday at the hotel. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • AAA Motor Club Manager Doug Harper, center left, presents a plaque to Marco Hilton General Manager Mac Chaudhry. The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa was honored with the AAA Four Diamonds award in a ceremony Wednesday at the hotel. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Marco Hilton General Manager Mac Chaudhry presents awards and gifts to Gloria Trevino, left, and Maria Garxa of the hotel's housekeeping staff. The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa was honored with the AAA Four Diamonds award in a ceremony Wednesday at the hotel. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News
  • Sign of the times: with the end of the school year rapidly approaching, island summer camp providers are gearing up for a busy season. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • YMCA summer camp directors Leslie Drake, left, and Charlene Garcia. With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, island summer camp providers are gearing up for a busy season. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Children enjoy the outdoors at the YMCA. With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, island summer camp providers are gearing up for a busy season. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Annmarie Grossi as Viola, left, delivers a message to Bianca LaRochelle as Countess Olivia, right. The Marco Island Shakespeare Festival debuts their inaugural production, 'Twelfth Night,' over the next two weekends at Marco Lutheran Church, with a cast of students. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • From left, Jessica Lang, Josiah Hurtley, and Maxine Cox share a moment of revelry. The Marco Island Shakespeare Festival debuts their inaugural production, 'Twelfth Night,' over the next two weekends at Marco Lutheran Church, with a cast of students. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Annmarie Grossi as Viola ponders her situation. The Marco Island Shakespeare Festival debuts their inaugural production, 'Twelfth Night,' over the next two weekends at Marco Lutheran Church, with a cast of students. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Jessica Lang is tipsy as Sir Toby Belch. The Marco Island Shakespeare Festival debuts their inaugural production, 'Twelfth Night,' over the next two weekends at Marco Lutheran Church, with a cast of students. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Director Jacquielynn Wolff works with the actors on improvisational games. The Marco Island Shakespeare Festival debuts their inaugural production, 'Twelfth Night,' over the next two weekends at Marco Lutheran Church, with a cast of students. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Maxine Cox plays Feste, the fool or court jester. The Marco Island Shakespeare Festival debuts their inaugural production, 'Twelfth Night,' over the next two weekends at Marco Lutheran Church, with a cast of students. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Annmarie Grossi as Viola ponders her situation. The Marco Island Shakespeare Festival debuts their inaugural production, 'Twelfth Night,' over the next two weekends at Marco Lutheran Church, with a cast of students. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Bianca LaRochelle plays the heartbroken countess Olivia. The Marco Island Shakespeare Festival debuts their inaugural production, 'Twelfth Night,' over the next two weekends at Marco Lutheran Church, with a cast of students. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Annmarie Grossi as Viola, left, delivers a message to Bianca LaRochelle as Countess Olivia, right, watched by Maria, played by Lynn Jones. The Marco Island Shakespeare Festival debuts their inaugural production, 'Twelfth Night,' over the next two weekends at Marco Lutheran Church, with a cast of students. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Tahlia Sandor as Malvolio, left, is mocked by Jessica Lang, playing Sir Toby Belch. The Marco Island Shakespeare Festival debuts their inaugural production, 'Twelfth Night,' over the next two weekends at Marco Lutheran Church, with a cast of students. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Director Jacquielynn Wolff works with the actors. The Marco Island Shakespeare Festival debuts their inaugural production, 'Twelfth Night,' over the next two weekends at Marco Lutheran Church, with a cast of students. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • As George Domenech shows, it's not just the ladies wearing hats for the Kentucky Derby. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh 'Talk Derby to Me' fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Dale Danek's hat is mauve chiffon with purple ribbons. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh 'Talk Derby to Me' fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Upon a Star co-founder Michelle Jordan sports an extravagant hat. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh 'Talk Derby to Me' fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Foundation co-founder Howard Jordan tends to business in the packed restaurant. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh 'Talk Derby to Me' fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Frank LaCava, from right, with Lynette, Jamie, John and Lucy LaCava get a moment's break after the race. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh 'Talk Derby to Me' fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Angie Tobiason, left, and Laura Frazer show off their shared winnings. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh 'Talk Derby to Me' fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Chris Sullivan, from left, Kira Krumm, Marsha Warnike, and Elizabeth Hendrix celebrate after their horses finish in the money. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh 'Talk Derby to Me' fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Jane Watt, left, of MIA, and Michelle Jordan announce winners. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh 'Talk Derby to Me' fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Foundation co-founder Howard Jordan tends to business in the packed restaurant. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh 'Talk Derby to Me' fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Heidi Moss-Broxson and Chris Broxson watch the race on one of the 36 bis screen TVs. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh 'Talk Derby to Me' fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Marsha Warnike wears a mane of multi-hued plumes. The Upon a Star Foundation held their seventh 'Talk Derby to Me' fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Upon a Star Foundation board member Jennifer Macko's hat, adorned with cash, is up for raffle. The foundation held their seventh 'Talk Derby to Me' fundraiser Saturday at the Marco Island Brewery, partnering for the first time with the Marco Island Academy. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Congressman Trey Radel shows a budget breakdown chart to the group. He spoke to the Caxambas Republican Club at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island Wednesday evening. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

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