Marco Island NewsLocal news for Marco Island, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Marco City Council to set maximum ad valorem rate- July 22, 2008 Taxes, taxes and perhaps more taxes will be the main topic of conversation at this week's Marco Island City Council meeting.http://www.topix.net/city/marco-island-fl/2008/07/marco-city-council-to-set-maximum-ad-val... Fire causes $100,000 in damage, no injuries- July 22, 2008 One man's dinner nearly cost him his life. A kitchen fire that began with unattended grease on a stove was just a few feet away from potential explosives.http://www.topix.net/city/marco-island-fl/2008/07/fire-causes-100-000-in-damage-no-injurie... 5 finalists named for Marco police chief- July 22, 2008 Two applicants from within the Marco Island Police Department are among five finalists that were named today for the Marco Island police chief position.http://www.topix.net/city/marco-island-fl/2008/07/5-finalists-named-for-marco-police-chief... The Marcophile: Gone away but not forgotten- July 21, 2008 Aside from Herb Savage, Marco Island's most noticed attention-getting device so far this year has been Sway.http://www.topix.net/city/marco-island-fl/2008/07/the-marcophile-gone-away-but-not-forgott... The Blue Heron restaurant - the way dining used to (and still should) be- July 21, 2008 Naples is beautiful, but development has changed much of the charming landscape in ways that few of us can remember.http://www.topix.net/city/marco-island-fl/2008/07/the-blue-heron-restaurant-the-way-dining... Marco's YMCA broadens its reach- July 21, 2008 Thanks to the efforts of the Marco Island YMCA's board, staff and volunteers as well as a slew of sponsors, about 250 off-island children are benefiting from a three-pronged betterment program.http://www.topix.net/city/marco-island-fl/2008/07/marcos-ymca-broadens-its-reach?fromrss=1 The Big Three: July 20, 2008- July 20, 2008 When you think of yoga, is it an image of a nubile figure twisted into a pretzel form on a misty mountaintop that you see Not to worry.http://www.topix.net/city/marco-island-fl/2008/07/the-big-three-july-20-2008?fromrss=1 Young artists create a masterpiece- July 20, 2008 The Kids Art Kamp was attended by 16 students and was developed with the intent to explore painting, clay and sculpture.http://www.topix.net/city/marco-island-fl/2008/07/young-artists-create-a-masterpiece?fromr... Off the beaten track: Marco Island couple rate their latest adventure as most remarkable- July 20, 2008 While many travelers are content to assess other countries cocooned in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus, Dave and Jackie Patison like to do it a little differently.http://www.topix.net/city/marco-island-fl/2008/07/off-the-beaten-track-marco-island-couple... They Said It: Quotable quotes- July 20, 2008 "I definitely want a baked potato. That's the first thing." - ' Florida Firecats quarterback Chris Wallace, on traveling to Idaho, to play the Boise Burn arena football team.http://www.topix.net/city/marco-island-fl/2008/07/they-said-it-quotable-quotes?fromrss=1 |