• EyeOnMarco
    EyeOnMarco, Friday, March 20, 2015. 
                       News, Happenings & Opportunities
                     
            
    "Enjoy Our Paradise"
I HATE TO BREAK THE NEWS!!!
ST PATRICK: I HATE TO BREAK THE NEWS!!!  
BUT: One report says: "Patrick's 'real' (i.e. Brythonic) name was Maewyn Succat, or in Latin, Magonus Succetus," reveals 
Giraffe Childcare and Early Learning, citing Irish legend, in a recent educational infographic it created for the holiday. He took on the name Patrick when he became a priest.  Link. Several other accounts. Link
  BUT for certain: he wasn't IRISH!  Go figure.  (was British)
MARCO WEATHER  SEVEN (7) DAY FORCAST!!
Marco Tide Charts


 

 Caxambas  Link.
             &
Big Marco Pass!! 
         Link.

  

 

 

     

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

SUPER DEAL! MOBILITY SCOOTER - MERIT PIONEER 1
SUPER DEAL! MOBILITY SCOOTER - MERIT PIONEER 1  -  purchased new in spring 2014 and used less than 3 months.  Paid $1,400 will sell for $600 also Bruno Mobility Lift that fits Class III Hitch (2 inch receiver); has swing-away design for access to trunk or hatch on SUV. New $2,200 will sell $700.  Call 239-389-6799.

   GREAT DEAL FOR BOTH!!

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: 
 NEW!  
DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT,  ALSO PLAYING CINDERELLA , RUN ALL NIGHT, THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL.
      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.) Forgive and forget, but keep a list of names just in case. 2.) Hard work never killed anyone, but why chance it?  3.)  It's hard to make a comeback when you haven't been anywhere.

CUTE & FUNNY VIDEO: Baby Elephant Bathing.  Link.
SMILE--IT CONFUSES THE BOSS!!!
SEASON'S BIG EVENT!  SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL.
SEASON'S BIG EVENT!  SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL. DON'T MISS!!
March 20,21 & 22, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.  Three days of Food, Music & Fun.Kids FUN Zone, over 60 Arts & Crafts.   Flyer.
Band 7

LOCAL HEADLINES!!!

1. Council OKs rental ordinance, exempts condos.  Link.

 (Also, other actions taken by Council Monday night.)

2. Y holds groundbreaking for new youth center.  Link.
3. House offers boost in education spending. Link.
4. Marco Seafood Festival returns for seventh running this weekend. Link.
5. Local Raptor or Migrant?...The Osprey.  Link.
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. Obesity raises women's cancer risk 40 percent.  Link.
2. RECALL: Kraft Recalls 242,000 Mac & Cheese-Metal Fragments? Link.
3. Microsoft sends Internet Explorer to tech's scrapheap.  Link.
4. Seven Unusual Tax Deductions.  Link.
5.  Flying car closer to reality.   Link. 
6. Secret Service asks for $8 million White House replica.  Link.
GARAGE, YARD & ESTATE SALES!!
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1. Friday & Saturday, 8AM-4PM.  987 IRONWOOD  CT.  Estate Sale. Something for Everyone! Map.

2. Friday & Saturday,  8:30AM-4PM.  355 COPPERFIELD CT.  8:30AM-4PM.  Antiques,   Collectibles,  Tuxedo (44), Vital Wrap System (pain), Hurricane cane,  Household, Man's bike, Dog's life jacket, Maxel Sound Bar, Glassware, etc., etc.   Map.

2. Saturday, 8AM-2PM. 246 EDGEWATER CT.  MOVING SALE!  Deluxe Gas Grill, Landscape equipment, lawn mower, linens,  refrigerator, household, collectibles, linens & more!!  Map.

3. Saturday, 8AM-NOON.  325 MARQUESAS CT.   Something For All!  Map.
4. Saturday, 8AM-1PM.  939 JUNIPER CT.  MARCO CRUISE CLUB Annual Sale! Lots of stuff!  Map.
5. Saturday, 8AM-2PM.  1190 LUDLAM CT. HUGE MULTIFAMILY SALE   Lots of everything including token slot machine, furniture, fishing, household, antiques, clothes, electric bass guitar & amps, purses, pictures.  Map.

6. Saturday, 8AM_4PM. 37 MADAGASCAR CT.   Lots of household items, vacuum, high end clothing and accessories, brand new Harley Davidson womans wear size 6-10; costume jewelry.  Map.

7. Saturday, 8AM-3PM. 183 KIRKWOOD ST.  Clothing, gardening tools, some construction equipment, electronics and more!  Map.

8. Saturday, 7:30-12:30.  1724 WAVECREST CT. Household Goods, Antique & modern tools, boating & fishing equip., original paintings/photos. Map.

9. Saturday, 8AM-1PM.  1209 6TH AVENUE.   Trains, tracks, Keurig, microwave, recliners, walker, dining room table w/ 6 chairs, china cabinets and buffet.  Map.

10. Saturday, 8AM-2PM. 481 ADIRONDACK CT.   MOVING SALE!!! Furniture, decorative, kitchen, childrens, garage items. Holiday decor., exercise equip., record albums and 45s, etc.  Map.
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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 17 thru March 21.  

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT!  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 20,21 & 22, Friday, Saturday & Sunday,  MI SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL.  

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



2. March 21, Saturday, 7-10PM.  CASINO NIGHT sponsored by the San Marco Council of  

  Catholic Women. Lite appetizers, Cash Bar, Gift Basket Auction and Money Raffle.  Tickets available at the Parish Gift Shop or the office. More info call Joyce Imbrogno at (239) 642-7987.  Link.

 

3. March 22, Sunday, 2-4PM.  WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.   Mackle Park, bring your chairs &    

blankets, refreshments available for purchase.

4. March 23, Monday, 6PM.  MARINER'S COMPASS  seminar conducted by Marco Island Sail 

  and Power Squadron at Chamber of Commerce Plaza

1114 North Collier Boulevard. Seminars are $30 for non-members; $20 for members.   

More info call (239) 393-0150.

 

5. 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.

6. March 24, Tuesday, 11:30AM.  CHARLETTE ROMAN is the Guest Speaker at the American

 Association of University Women being held at Hideaway Beach Club.  In addition to being a retired U.S. Army Colonel and Chair of the City of Marco Island Planning Board, Charlette is a Certified Florida Master Naturalist.   For Reservations and details: Flyer.

 


7. March 24, Tuesday, 3PM.  RANDY WAYNE WHITE, author of Doc Ford & Hannah Smith novels,  discussion & signing his new novel Cuba Straits.  Priority seating and signing pre-orders, call (239) 393-0353. Sunshine Booksellers, 677 S. Collier Blvd.  

 



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

 

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

   
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.

 

 

10. March 26, Thursday, 1-4PM.  A TRUNK SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA in the Lobby of the MI Historical    

 

Society.   Unique hand crafted items, clothing, home accessories, artist demonstrations, $5 Grab Bags and a Raffle to win a Marco Cat Necklace.  FREE Light refreshments. Flyer.

 

12. March 26, Thursday, 1PM.  EVA PERON - EVITA, portrayed by BONNIE BOZZO and sponsored by the Italian American Society of MI. Tickets only $10. Rose History Auditorium, MI Historical Museum. Seating at 12:30.   Everyone is welcome.  Flyer.

 

19. 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.

13. March 28, Saturday, 10AM-4PM.  CARS AS ART hosted by the MI Center for the Arts.  Come & enjoy 
 
and\or Enter your car.  1010 Winterberry Dr.   Link.

14. March 29, Sunday, 9AM-11AM.  BEACH CLEAN-UP sponsored by MI Beach Advisory Committee.  
 


 

Meet at South Beach, Beach side.  Volunteers.  Flyer.



15. March 29, Sunday, 7PM.  SPECIAL PALM SUNDAY PRESENTATION.  The topic, by Dr. Gregory Poland from Mayo Clinic, will be "The Physical Death of Christ From a Physician's Point of View". Everyone is invited to attend. New Life Community Church, 485 W. Elkcam Circle.  

16. March 29, Sunday, 2-4PM.  WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.   Mackle Park, bring your chairs &  

blankets, refreshments available for purchase.

17. March 29, Sunday, 7PM.  JOHNNY T VOICES OF LEDGENDS.  Rose History Auditorium, Heathwood Dr. "A show like no other, a can't miss performance" - said the New York Times.  Tickets are available 

at the Museum Gift Store for $25.00 per person.  For more information call 239-389-6447.  Flyer.

 

18. 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.
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