Marco Island News

The day after the third Thursday of November every year, many of us who celebrate Thanksgiving look forward to eating leftovers that include tasty turkey sandwiches.

GOODLAND LIFE Natalie Strom natalie@coastalbreezenews.com It was an extraordinary affair.

On your mark, get set, pedal! The fifth annual Tour de taverns, one of the most popular fund raisers around, is fast approaching.

With high expectations set for the 2013 Meals of Hope packaging event, Chairman Neil Snyder couldn't be more proud of the final tally.

Dozens of supporters came out to join a 5K color run to raise money to help cover medical expenses for Roger Raymond, Athletic Director for MICMS and Marco Island Academy.

Bob Rose, Naples: If you're out and about on Friday, Dec. 6, between 5 and 9 p.m., and having dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero or Marco Island, you may be surprised by entertainment you never expected.

If Yogi Berra had been at the Marco Island City Council meeting on Monday evening he could have used his famous comment, "its deja vu all over again," as council discussed the latest group of 13 finalists brought forward by their consultant Robert Slavin of Slavin Management Associates.

Public Works Director Tim Pinter presented to the Marco Island City Council his intent to have the total bid package for the replacement of the long-debated Smokehouse Bay Bridge project ready to go by the end of this week or early next week.

A proposed redesign for the Smokehouse Bridge eliminates the metal arches above the bridge but keeps the walkway below.

The Agricultural Plastics Recycling Conference & Trade Show will be held July 20-22, 2014, at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort , Golf Club & Spa in Marco Island, Florida.

The Island Theater Company will present the Christmas show "Three Wise Men and a Baby" on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 5-6, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, at 2:30 p.m., in the Rose Auditorium at the Marco Island Historical Society.

Two Marco Islanders were each on their way home to retrieve something when they collided in a fatal crash Saturday afternoon.

Logan Terrer, 5, of Marco with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa arrived at the Shops of Marco Friday evening, riding in a firetruck with Mrs. Claus instead of their customary chopper.

Marco Islanders thronged to Veterans' Community Park Saturday evening for the Christmas Island Style ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree.

Here's a look at some of the events and major state and Southwest Florida government meetings that could generate news reports in the coming week: a- The Collier County Republican Executive Committee holds a membership meeting from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Collier County Commission chambers, U.S. 41 East.

He is accused of pushing and shoving a woman. a- Kalie Elizabeth Raistrick, 22, of the 400 block of Worthington Street, Marco Island, was arrested by Marco Island police Saturday.

Southwest Florida is famous for its Gulf beaches, and there are a wide variety to choose from.

A man is behind bars, after being involved in a car crash which killed a 91-year old woman in Marco Island on Saturday.

The chamber recently announced the dates for the 2013 Luminary Weekend -- festivities will take place on Sanibel Dec. 6 and on Captiva Dec. 7. Visitors and residents are invited to mark their calendars for this very special event.

As dance students flowed through the doors of the studio at Naples' River Park Community Center, they greeted friends, draped costumes over chairs and chatted excitedly as they buckled on tap shoes.