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EyeOnMarco,  Friday, April 17, 2015
                         News, Happenings & Opportunities
Enjoy Our Paradise!!!

 
CONGRATULATIONS:  SCOTT LOWE
SCOTT LOWE APPOINTED PHYSICIANS REGIONAL CEO
Physicians Regional Healthcare System's interim chief executive officer, Scott Lowe, has been appointed to the position effective immediately, hospital officials announced Wednesday.   Link.
BILL'S MUSINGS!!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:  "Would it not be better to simplify the system of taxation rather than to spread it over such a variety of subjects and pass through so many new hands."  ---Thomas Jefferson

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY:  1912 "Unsinkable Titanic Sinks!"  Link.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday." 
               -- John Wayne

FUNNY VIDEO:  Link.  "How Marriage Evolves."

DILBERT:  Link.

CITY STUFF!!
 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING.  Monday, April 20, 5:30PM.    Biles Community Room, MIPD.   Agenda: Link.    To include; Density Credit Transfers, Sex Offender Ord, Engineering Contracts, etc..
MARCO WEATHER  SEVEN (7) DAY FORCAST!!
Marco Tide Charts


 

 Caxambas  Link.
             &
Big Marco Pass!! 
         Link.

  

 

 

     

CLOUDY, ISOLATED SHOWERS--GREAT TIME FOR A MOVIE!!

  (Honestly, I do change the Weather Chart every week!!)

RELAY FOR LIFE OF MARCO ISLAND!!!
 EVERYONE CAN HELP SUPPORT THIS ENDEAVOR!!  (see below)
APRIL 18, SATURDAY, 11AM-11PM.  RELAY FOR LIFE OF MARCO ISLAND.   sponsored by the American   Cancer Society.   FREE ADMISSION. Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Celtic Irish Dancers, Hulu Hoop Contest Face Painting, Sack Race, Dancers & lots more.  ACTIVITIES ALL DAY LONG.   Link.
If you cannot attend for any reason, please consider sending a donation to American Cancer Society, 
583 Tallwood St, Suite 101, 
Marco Island FL 34145   ATTN:  Sue Olszak   Thanks in advance!  Bill
MARCO ISLAND'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
 
         PARTY, PARTY, PARTY  DON'T MISS!!     
May 1, 2015. MARCO ISLAND'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!  MI Marriott Beach Resort & Spa. Live Entertainment, Dinner & Dancing, special guests.  Black tie optional. EVERYONE INVITED. Call Sandi 394-7549. Flyer
.   Hope to see you there!!

                 TRUELY "THE PARTY OF THE HALF CENTURY"

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! MALL COP II,  also "
THE LONGEST RIDE, WOMAN IN GOLD & FURIOUS 7.
      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. ) When noting goes right... go left!  2.) Start every day with a smile... get it over with!  3.)  No I didn't lose my mind, it got scared and ran away!

SMILE--IT CONFUSES THE BOSS!!!
  SHOULD HAVE PICKED ANOTHER NAME!!

LOCAL HEADLINES!!!
1. REPEAT: Relay for Life cancer fundraiser April 18.  Link.
2. Tour de Marco goes underground this weekend.  Link.
3. Rentals, Veterans Park among issues at Sacher 'town hall'. Link.
4. State wildlife group approves week-long bear hunt.  Link.
5. Pharmacist: Weird causes and easy treatments for dry eyes.  Link.
6. Mobile irrigation lab saves homeowners water and money. Link
.  FREE!
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. WWII wreck gives up millions in silver.  Link.
2. 'Spice' Overdoses Send More Than 300 to ER in 2 Weeks.  Link.
3. Medical conditions detected with a simple breath test.  Link.
4. GM shielded from ignition lawsuits by bankruptcy rule.  Link.
5. Gray whale breaks mammal migration record.  Link.
GARAGE, YARD, ESTATE SALES!!
Garage Sale Gif
1. Friday & Saturday, 8AM-2:30PM. 1810 OLDS COURT.   Moving Sale!  EVERYTHING MUST GO!   Map.
2. Friday & Saturday, 8AM-2PM.  1155 FOURWINDS AVE. Golf Shop Closeout. New merch w/ tags: apparel, clubs, shoes & more.  Map.

3. Saturday, 8AM-NOON.  481 GRAY COURT. Boating supplies & more!  Map.

4. Saturday, 8AM-?  1281 & 1271 JAMAICA RD.   Multi Family Sale!  Map.

5. Saturday, 8AM-? 171 LELAND WAY.  Electronics, Toys, Household Decor, Sports Equipment, Refrigerators and More!!!  Map.
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APRIL HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!!
Flag Fireworks MI's 2015 JULY FOURTH FIREWORKS!!  HELP NEEDED!!  The Community is asked to help raise 50% of the fireworks expense.  Any and all donations are appreciated and necessary to insure our Fireworks Display is as awesome as always.  Make contributions payable to MI FIREWORKS FUND and send to MI Area Chamber of Commerce, 1102 N. Collier Blvd. MI. Fl. 34145.   For more information call (239) 394-7549 and\or view:  Flyer.

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1. APRIL EXHIBITS, MI CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Flyer.

 

2.  THRU APR 22.  MARCO IN BLOOM-LANDSCAPE AWARDS 2015.  The City Beautification Advisory Committee (BAC) recognizes individuals, businesses, organizations, institutions and neighborhoods which make great efforts to beautify Marco Island.  Nominations being accepted.  Flyer.

 

3. THRU APRIL 24.   2015  AMATEUR WILDLIFE PHOTO CONTEST sponsored by the City of MI.  All entrantants must be 14 years or older and an amateur photographer.  Color, Black &  White, several categories.  Winners announced May 1, 2015.  For all the details: Flyer. 

 

4. YMCA PROGRAMS.  Flyer.

 

5. April 4-May 16.  THE WAY WE WORKED!  Hosted by the MI Historical Society and Collier County Museums. MI Historical Society, 180 S. Heathwood Dr.   Flyer.

 

6. April 9-18, weekend shows.  ARSENIC & OLD LACE production by Island Theater Company.  Rose History Auditorium, 180 S. Heathwood Dr.   Buy tickets on-line at www.theateronmarco.com , at MI Historical Museum Gift Shop, at Centennial Bank, by calling the ticket office at 239-394-0080, or at the door 30 minutes prior to each performance.  Flyer. 

  

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1. April 18, Saturday, 9AM-NOON!  SHRED PARTY, IBERIA BANK!!

It's been such a success that there will be a limit of 10 boxes and/or bags of papers per vehicle. Small or large, makes no difference, 10 is the limit. Shredding fee of $3.00 per box or bag regardless of size  THEME TO BE ANNOUNCED!

2. April 18, Saturday, 11AM-11PM
.  
RELAY FOR LIFE OF MARCO ISLAND.  sponsored by the American   Cancer Society. FREE ADMISSION. Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Celtic Irish Dancers, Hulu Hoop Contest Face Painting, Sack Race, Dancers & lots more. Link.  Link.

3. April 19, Sunday, 8AM-12PM.  PANCAKE BREAKFAST.   Sponsored by the MI Fire Fire Resc
  

Foundation.  Only $7 for Pancakes, scrampled eggs, sausage, coffee & juice.  EVERYONE INVITED!  MI Fire Rescue Department.  Link.


4. April 20, Monday, 7PM.    BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.   Winterberry Dr.
  Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!      Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.

 


5. April 21, Tuesday, 3-4:40PM.  HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE. A PANEL EVENT sponsored by AVOW. .  Mutual of Omaha Bank. Community Room, 1770 San Marco Rd.  Space is limited call (239) 434-8557.
Everyone invited.  Flyer.

6. April 21, Tuesday, 7PM.   'A ROAD RUNS THROUGH IT."  Presentation by Bob De Gross, Park Ranger, the opening of the Tamiami Trail. MI Historical Society, Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer.

7. April 22, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET  
at Veterans Park.
 

8. April 22, Wednesday, 5-7PM
.   COPING WITH ALZHEIMER'S.  An open discussion with Dr. Kaplan.  

BMO Harris Bank 800 N. Collier Blvd. No reservation required, for info call (239) 649-2300.  Flyer.
 


9. April 23, Thursday, 7PM.  WILDLIFE OF THE EVERGLADES, Part II presented by Bob McConville.  Rose History Auditorium, MI Historical Society, 180 Heathwood Dr.  Flyer.

 
10. April 24, Friday, Sunset.  MOVIE IN THE PARK "DOLPHIN TALE II", 
  
  Mackle Park.  Bring lawn chairs & blankets. Refreshments available for sale.


 

11. April 25, Saturday. 3rd ANNUAL TARPON TOURNAMENT, Coon Key Marina, Goodland. 

 
 

$3,000 & $1,000 Prizes.    Call Capt Sean Black for entry and further info. Flyer.
 

    See a Tarpon up close & personal.  Click here.
 

 

12. April 25, Saturday, 1PM.  DOTTIE'S 20TH ANNUAL DUCK DERBY. MI Greater YMCA.  


 

Sandhill Rd.  More details: Flyer.

 

 

13. April 25, Saturday, 6PM.  7TH ANNUAL SPIRIT OF MI AWARDS, DINNER & SILENT AUCTION

    presented by the Noontime Rotary Club of MI.Bistro Soleil-Old Marco Inn.  EVERYONE                   INVITED!  Flyer. 

 

14. April 27, Monday, 7PM.    BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.   Winterberry Dr.
  Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!      Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.


15. April 29, Wednesday, 5:00PM - 6:30PM
.   MI Sail and Power Squadron will be having a CAPTAIN'S MEETING (Happy Hour!) at CJ's on the Bay Gazebo.  All are welcome. Introduce yourself to someone wearing a gold name plate. We will make you welcome.
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