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    EyeOnMarco,  Tuesday, March 3 2015. 
                       News, Happenings & Opportunities
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MARCO WEATHER  SEVEN (7) DAY FORCAST!!
Marco Tide Charts


 

 Caxambas  Link.
             &
Big Marco Pass!! 
         Link.

  

 

 

     

RAIN & CLOUDY--GREAT TIME FOR A MOVIE!!

CITY STUFF!!
 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING UPDATE.    Agenda.
1. Council took NO action on Vacant Lot Assessments--status quo continues.
2. Council approved "artificial turf" with strict review for homeowners.
3. Council agreed NOT to rehash the Seawall Ordinances again!
4. City Department Staff Reports are very enlightening. Item 8.  Link.
5. City Hall Community Room was officially renamed the Bedford & Fay Biles Community Room. A fine recognition for Marco pioneers. KUDOS 
FEATURED BUSINESS: PORKY'S NEW OWNERSHIP & MGT!!
 PORKY'S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE  Rosetta
Welcome Owner Bob and Manager Mike.
Rosetta Stone "Rose" is back on Wednesday's & Sundays!
  Great food and great entertainment.
REPEAT: POLICE CORNER!!
 
FDLE: 
MI SEX OFFENDER LIST:  Link.  Eight (8) sex offenders live in  
Marco area. 
Two sex offenders show Naples-- live by Fiddlers Creek.
LET'S BE MINDFUL OF OUR CHILDREN'S AND COMMUNITIES SAFETY.
MIPD Chief Al Schettino announced at council last nite-larcenies down 35%!
HONOR OUR HEROES--NEVER FORGET!!

                               GOD BLESS OUR GREAT COUNTRY!!!

Flag "We live in the land of the free because of the brave!"  Powmia
              Pray for our military and their families!!

                 ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL!

 MARCO MOVIES
Marco Movies
NOW PLAYING: 
STILL ALICE, 
FIFTY SHADES OF GRAY, KINGMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE 
& AMERICAN SNIPER.         
  
      Show 
Times: Link.  Tickets: Link. 

FOOD, BEER, WINE, POPCORN, STEAKS AND LOTS MORE!!!!!  
ALERT  MATINEES ARE BACK!! SHOWS START 2:45PM!  
 THUNDER STORMS, COLD, RAIN ----COME EARLY-BEST SEATS!  
FUNNY ONE LINERS!!
1.) Pride is what we have. Vanity is what others have. 2.) Never mess up an apology with an excuse.  3.) Save the whales. Collect the whole set.
SMILE--IT CONFUSES THE BOSS!!!
  
LOCAL HEADLINES!!!

Women steal thousands from Estero Apple store.  Link.
   If you know these gals, call the authorities.

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1. ACS breaks record with ball. Link.
2. Fake grass in Marco? It's okay as long as it is green.  Link
.  Not quite!
3. Marco airport remains closed while FAA investigates jet crash. Link.
4. Gala Imagination Ball raises $180,000 for cancer society.  Link.
5. WOW Improv returns to Marco Friday.  Link.
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. Netanyahu makes security case in last-ditch bid to derail Iran talks. Link.
2. Massive Winter Storm Bringing Snow, Ice and Wind Hits 30 States. Link.
3. 12 exciting cancer breakthroughs you should know about.  Link.
4. Target to cut thousands of jobs.  Link.
5.  Love coffee? Your heart may, too.  Link.
6. Woodpecker shown flying with weasel.  Link.
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WIN A 7 NIGHT CRUISE ON ROYAL CARRIBEAN. Sponsored by the MI Fire Rescue Foundation. 
  Tickets $50 each OR 3 for $100. Only 300 Tickets SOLD. Choose your Dates, Ship and Itinerary.    All the details: Flyer. 
          ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT!!!
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1. PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA.  Link.
 

2. March 3 thru March 21.  PAINTING S.W. FLORIDA HISTORY. A show of Artwork depicting the Life and Times of Pioneers Living in SW Florida during the 1900's.  26 local artists displaying their work. MI Historical Society. Heathwood Dr.  Flyer.

MARCH HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!
1. March,  Monday's at 1PM & Thursday's at 5PM.  WHOLYFIT AT THE FAMILY CHURCH.  
  WholyFit is an excellent alternative to Yoga, a Christian fitness encouraging gentle body power, a quiet heart and a regenerated spirit.  Co-sponsored by the Marco YMCA & The Family Church.  Classes held at The Family Church: 1450 WInterberry Dr.  All details.  Link.

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7. March 4, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM. FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.

 


8. March 4, Wednesday, 3:30-7:30PM. 3RD ANNUAL AUTHORFEST, 

  Marco Center for The Arts. Local Authors, Book Sales & Readings. 
     EVERYONE INVITED   
FREE WIne & Cheese. 1010 Winterberry Dr.


 

9. March 4 Wednesday, 5:30-7PM.  DREW STEELE "How The Media Influences Elections, featured   rep elephant speaker at the CAXAMBAS REPUBLICAN CLUB OF SWF MONTHLY MEETING..  United Church of MI, 320 North Barfield Dr. Flyer.   
10. March 4, Wednesday, 7PM.  GIFT FROM THE SEA presented by Anne Morrow Lindbergh's niece, Eiluned Morgan.   Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer. 

11. March 5, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!
 
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.

 

 

12. March 5, Thursday, 5:30PM.  K of C BINGO. 

     San Marco Church Parish Center.  FREE Food, Great Games, Instant winners. Grand Prize of a Coach Bag will be given away every Bingo night.  Flyer.

13. March 6, Friday, 11:30AM.  MI FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION CELEBRATION OF ACHIEVEMENT   ANNUAL LUNCHEON.  RSVP by Wednesday, March 4 at mifirerescuefoundation@aol.com and\or call Ms. Dianna at (239) 331-0908.  Flyer.

 

 

14. March 6,  Friday,  7PM.  INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINER, JIMMY KEYS, comedian returns to Rose History Auditorium.   Flyer.

15. March 6 & 7,  Friday & Saturday, 10AM-4PM.   ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW hosted by the MI  Center for the Arts.  The Center will also be hosting the Calusa Garden Club's annual event   "The Beautiful B's of Island Living", Beaching - Birding - Boating - Building.  There will be a variety of flowering plants and displays.   1010 Winterberry Drive.

15a. March 7, Saturday, 8AM-NOON.  PANCAKE BREAKFAST sponsored by Lions Club.  United Church of Marco, 321 N. Collier Blvd.  Everyone invited.

16. March 8, Sunday. "ART--NOT FOR THE BIRDS". A unique Art Auction. Flyer.

17 March 8, Sunday, 12:30-4:30PM.  DR. LUKE, SPECIALIST IN UROLOGY  
open discussion.  Refreshments. FREE.  Mackle Park Community Center. 

18. March 8, Sunday, 2PM.   JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: "YIDDLE WITH HIS FIDDLE". Yiddish Life Before the Holocaust in Poland.  EVERYONE WELCOME! ENTERTAINING AMUSING & JOYOUS!  JCMI, 991 Winterberry Dr.  Flyer.

19. March 8, Sunday, 2-4PM.  WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.  "THE NARDI'S BAND", Mackle Park, bring your chairs & blankets, refreshments available for purchase.
20. March 8, Sunday.  ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE    aka Marco Ireland Parade.  

21. March 9, Monday, 1:30PM.  POINT ...COUNTERPOINT.   Marco Lutheran Church.  Flyer.

22. March 9, Monday, 7PM.  
ROCK MY WORLD, how the Earth's movement affects migration presented by Bob McConville.   Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer.

23. March 9, Monday, 7PM.   
BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.   Winterberry Dr.
    
Free  hot-dogs & more!  
Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!  
    Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.

24. March 11, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.

 

3. March 12, Thursday, 11:30AM.  "Y" YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER GROUNDBREAKING.  

  YMCA  

Everyone Invited.  Refreshments Provided! Come out and support our kids!  Flyer.

 

25. March 12, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!
 
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.


26. March 12, 13 & 14, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 10AM-4PM.  35th ANNUAL MI SHELL SHOW.  

  Over 150 Exhibits, Beautiful Shell Art & Specimen Shells, Live Shell Tank, Raffle & much more.  United Church of Marco.  320 N. Barfield Dr.  Flyer.

 

 

27. March 12, Thursday,  4PM.  MI, FLORIDA'S GULF PLAYGROUND author Michael Coleman
  talking about his book and autographing copies.  Sunshine Booksellers, 677 S. Collier Blvd. FREE, everyone invited.   

 

 

 

28. March 12, Thursday, 5:30PM.  K of C BINGO. 

     San Marco Church Parish Center.  FREE Food, Great Games, Instant winners. Grand Prize of a Coach Bag will be given away every Bingo night.  Flyer.

29. Saturday, March 14, 6:30PM.  ANNUAL ST PATRICK'S & ST. JOE'S DINNER DANCE sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 6344.  Irish Bands & Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner. San Marco Parish Hall.  Flyer.

 


30. March 15, Sunday.  SEVENTH ANNUAL MI 5K BRIDGE RUN,  also looking for sponsors.  Flyer.

31. March 15, Sunday, 2-4PM.  WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.   Mackle Park, bring your chairs & blankets, refreshments available for purchase.

32. March 16, Monday, 7PM.  "DREAMERS & SCHEMERS"   ROSE HISTORY AUDITORIUM.  Flyer.

33. March 16, Monday, 7PM.   
BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.   Winterberry Dr.
     
Free  hot-dogs & more!   
Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!  
      Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.

34. March 18, Sunday, 5-8PM.  MUTTS & MARTINIS. Pooch Parade, Silent Auction, 50-50 & more.  
At the Esplanade.   Flyer.           Dog 
 

 

35. March 18, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.

 

36. March 19, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!

   
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.

 

 

37. March 19, Thursday, 5:30PM.  K of C BINGO. 

     San Marco Church Parish Center.  FREE Food, Great Games, Instant winners. Grand Prize of a Coach Bag will be given away every Bingo night.  Flyer.

38. March 20,21 & 22, Friday, Saturday & Sunday,  MI SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL.  

Three days of Food, Music & Fun.Kids FUN Zone, over 60 Arts & Crafts.   Flyer.



39. March 22, Sunday, 2-4PM.  WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.   Mackle Park, bring your chairs & blankets, refreshments available for purchase.

40. March 23, Monday, 7PM.   
BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.   Winterberry Dr.
    
Free  hot-dogs & more!   
Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!  
    Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.

41. March 25, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.

 

42. March 26, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!

   
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.

 

 

43. March 26, Thursday, 5:30PM.  K of C BINGO. 

     San Marco Church Parish Center.  FREE Food, Great Games, Instant winners. Grand Prize of a Coach Bag will be given away every Bingo night.  Flyer.

44. March 1, Sunday, 2-4PM.  WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.   Mackle Park, bring your chairs & blankets, refreshments available for purchase.

45. March 30, Monday, 7PM.   
BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.  Free!  Winterberry Dr.
   
Free  hot-dogs & more!   
Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!  
    Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.
MAXINE KNOWS BEST!!
     

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