• PHOTO GALLERY: Let there be lights, as Marco's "other" Christmas tree is turned on Published 11/19/2009 at 12:02 p.m.

  Signaling that Christmas is truly just around the corner, a local restaurant flips the switch on its huge tree for a six-week celebration of lights

• PHOTOS: Hearts (of Palm) and minds as chefs emulate TV show Published 11/19/2009 at 11:51 a.m.

  Two teams of Marco chefs duked it out, gastronomically speaking, at the inaugural Iron Chef event held at Bistro Soleil

• Frozen in time, a capsule is opened in the present Published 11/17/2009 at 4:56 p.m.

  Business, organizational side of Marco two decades ago revealed with opening of time capsule stored at SunTrust Bank

• Realtor association president Neal holds court for the final time Published 11/13/2009 at 9:04 a.m.

  The outgoing president recognized achievers, welcomed new members and thanked his full-time staff

• PHOTOS: Veterans honored at Marco cemetery Published 11/11/2009 at 3:37 p.m.

  A mixture of reverence and patriotism pervaded the Marco Island Veterans Day Ceremony, held in warm, cloudy weather at the island’s cemetery.

• New business 'tailor' made for Marco Published 11/10/2009 at 4:54 p.m.

  Former fashion designer Martha Snyder made the transition to alterations, and is now at the helm of an already-thriving business on Marco

• PHOTO GALLERY: Revamped RE/MAX shows off new look Published 11/05/2009 at 5:26 p.m.

  The realty company has recently undergone major renovations to its main building

• PHOTO GALLERY: Smooth blast from the past Published 11/05/2009 at 2:42 p.m.

  Using golf clubs dating back to the 1920s requires a little adaptation, and generates a whole lot of respect

• Fifth Season for Wall Street Wrap-up imminent Published 11/04/2009 at 12:10 p.m.

  The locally-produced and presented TV show is on Comast channel 14 every Friday and Saturday evening at 7 p.m.

• School aces joker for fundraiser Published 11/04/2009 at 11:35 a.m.

  Funnyman Ian Bagg is set for a special performance at 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at Capt Brien’s Off the Hook Comedy Club

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