QUENTIN ROUX

Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, the red, white and blue gives way to the emerald green as revelers scoff Irish nosh and down Guinnesses, however obscure their Irish roots

Studies are the most important things in your lives right now, Jordan Sorrenti tells youngsters

The leak occurred in an apartment complex off Tallwood Drive

Jordan Sorrenti uses his spring break to encourage students about their studies

The theme for the Calusa Garden Club’s annual show was the red, white and blue ... celebrating AmericaQ

She will help swell the coffers of the Wishing Well Foundation

Donations of $1 per load at Saturday’s shred party at Iberia Bank will benefit the Art League’s financial recovery efforts

With exhibits ranging from the quaint to the quirky, and from the scholarly to the scientific, Marco Island’s annual shell show attracted hordes of people during its three-day run that concluded Saturday.

Some were rare, and some were for retail, but all the shells and shell creations at the show were fascinating

The legendary view from the Judge S.S. Jolley bridge was described by luncheon guest speakers Don Farmer and Chris Curle as a ‘great sales tool’ for Realtors

In the mix: A big shell show at the Marco Presbyterian Church, a yearly flower show and plant sale at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and also a two-day arts and crafts show at Veterans Community Park

Hundreds lined the parade route to take in the spirit of the Irish heritage.

Arts and crafts, food and drink are on tap, and the parade takes place 1 p.m. Sunday down Bald Eagle Drive

Meteorologist John Patrick spoke and fielded questions from a group of Tommie Barfield Elementary students as part of a science day that included collecting their own weather data

She was a popular columnist with a flair for description

Beach access brouhaha leads to timeshare owner demanding release from purchase contract

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church hosted its biggest fund-raiser of the year Thursday, Feb. 25, drawing throngs of people looking for good deals

Saturday was slow going, but Sunday produced up to 13-knot winds for racing

The animal, of unidentified sex, was about six foot long, and was drifting aimlessly in a canal

Design consultant Susan Furek, with hundreds of residential and office projects behind her, allows a peek at her own personal preferences in home design and decor

Young couple see niche on Marco for cafe that also offers Internet services and wi-fi

M&I Bank on Marco and Avow Hospitce host big crowd at Chamber monthly function

Marco Island’s Montessori Academy held a ‘Year of the Dragon’ function featuring fine food and an exotic Miami dance troupe

This year’s theme was ‘advertising,’ so there were plenty of plugs, some humorous, some satirical

Mom-and-daughter writers Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor will be at Sunshine Book Sellers Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Local thriller writer Randy Wayne White has his turn March 10

Moreno Fruzzetti has a worldwide following. He will perform March 7 at the San Marco Catholic Church

His training techniques will be the same as for boxers, but not as intense

Douglas’ trainer and local resident John Russell reminisces

La Miranda Nails & Spa joins the ranks of Marco salons

Florists will open Sunday for last-minute orders; some restaurants offer special menus

Sophisticated ‘mystery shopper’ scam lures people into cashing fake checks and then sending most of the money back to a bogus company

Fitness club members take up challenge to ‘walk’ 104 miles to Miami and back ... on cardio machines

Most of the outfits were under $20

High-end Norman Love chocolates eyed as a business booster

Landlord Bill Koetting is about the only male in sight at 2 Marco Lake Drive, an old building that still has an entrepreneurial pulse

The annual luncheon is also a means of informing contributing members about the foundation’s activities over the past 12 months

Close to 400 people were spellbound by the Mega Ministries choir and band, and keynote speaker Pastor Ken Smith

It’s the community’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and planning for the 2011 event is already under way. Beneficiary is the American Cancer Society

She was acknowledged as an excellent all-round journalist with a flair for telling a story

Outflapping her opposition with the madcap gusto reserved for the Buzzard Lope dance, Beverly Verhusen of Naples claimed the colorful title of Buzzard Lope Queen 2010 at the annual Mullet Festival. It was held over the weekend at Stan’s Idle ...

A pictorial look at our entire parks series, published over the past six weeks

Early landscaping plans for new Jolley Bridge announced

Day-long outdoor painting session by 14 artists culminates in lively evening auction at the Art League

Following last year’s successful inaugural parade and crafts show, organizers are planning a bigger and better follow-up March 6 and 7 event

The annual charity fashion show put on by the San Marco Council of Catholic Women features local models representing local stores

The great leveler is that everybody gets together at Stan’s Idle Hour Restaurant on Goodland one week before the Super Bowl for two days of inspired lunacy at the annual Mullet Festival. Social class distinction takes a hike as revelers ...

There's usually something for everyone at these eclectic fairs, and the crowds keep rolling in

City Parks and Recreation Teen Recreation Leader expands activities menu for Island teens

Suspect Jeffery "Jeb" Baier is a white male, 44 years old, and of frail build

Money raised from the outing helps deserving students go to college