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EyeOnMarco, Friday, May 22, 2015
                         News, Happenings & Opportunities
Enjoy Our Paradise!!!

 
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE.
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE.  MONDAY, 11AM, May 25.
MI Cemetery.  Memorial Day was formerly known as Decoration Day, and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war. By the 20th Century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who died while in the military service.  Link. (bring chairs)

BILL'S MUSINGS!!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "[W]hen all government, domestic and foreign, in little as in great things, shall be drawn to Washington as the center of all power, it will render powerless the checks provided of one government on another."      ---Thomas Jefferson

HISTORY THIS WEEK:  1881  American Red Cross founded. Link.
   Clara Barton was first President with 15 initial members.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:  Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship."       -- Buddha 

DILBERT:  Link.
Sparkling Flag
FLY YOUR FLAG THIS WEEKEND AND EVERYDAY! Powmia
APPRECIATE OUR MILITARY THIS MONTH AND EVERY MONTH!

       Boy & Flag 
MAY IS NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH. 
started as a simple idea; to gather America around its military family to honor, remember, recognize and appreciate those who have served and those now serving and to know the history behind it all.  Link.
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!!)

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: TOMORROWLAND, DANNY COLLINS 
also playing 
MAD MAX & PITCH PERFECT 2.  
  
                                  
Show 
Times: Link.  Tickets: Link. 

FOOD, BEER, WINE, POPCORN, STEAKS AND LOTS MORE!!!!!  
ALERT  MATINEES   START 2:45PM!  
 THUNDER STORMS, COLD, RAIN ----COME EARLY-BEST SEATS!  
HUMOR : THE BEST MEDICINE!!
1.) If women ruled the world there would be no wars. Just a bunch of jealous countries not talking to each other. 2.) Scientists say the universe is made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. They forgot to mention morons.  3.) If you think women are the weaker sex, try pulling the blankets back to your side.
SMILE--IT CONFUSES THE BOSS!!!
   


 We're definitely being downsized!                         Incoming!!
                          
LOCAL HEADLINES!!!
BREAKING NEWS!!    KUDOS TO BRIAN GRANNEMAN!
Brian Granneman is Police Foundation's Officer of the Year.  Link.
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1. Fate of rental ordinance will be in the hands of petitioners. Link.
2. Marco police ready to roll out new beach-patrol Jeep.  Link.
3. RECALL: NTSB site to check your vehicle for Takata Air Bags.  Link.
4. Memorial Day attendance urged.  Link.
5. Feds offers Florida plan aimed at solving state budget mess.  Link.
RIP: DON ROBB
DON LEROY ROBB.  July 1934 - January 2015.  Don Robb of Naples passed away Doves in his sleep last week. "He chose to simply carry on dreaming of the next 'good spot to cast a line." said his son.  
Don was the familiar face at Ace Hardware, MI of "all things fishing."  Don was gentle, kind, funny and he always had an answer and stories for your fishing questions and concerns.   Obituary: Link.   RIP DON
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. 5 Major Banks Plead Guilty to Felony Charges Currency Rigging. Link.
2. Paralyzed Man Drinks Beer by Moving Robotic Arm With His Mind. Link.
3. RECALL: Chrysler recalls 67,000 pickup trucks.  Link.
4. David Letterman says goodbye after 33 hilarious years.  Link.
5. Amelia Earhart crosses the Atlantic in 14 hours and 56 minutes May 20-21, 1932.  Pictures: Link.
GARAGE, YARD & ESTATE SALES!!!
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      THERE ARE NO POSTED GARAGE SALES!! 
     HAVE TO CAROUSE THE NEIGHBORHOOD!!
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IMPORTANT: MI UTILITY CHANGES IT'S BANK!!
FINAL NOTICE: If you pay your utility bill through your bank via e-bill payment-go online through your bank and update/change the mailing address for payment to: Marco Island Utilities, PO BOX 7219, Naples, FL 34101. Also a friendly reminder that if you get a new email address or phone number we MUST have a way to contact you in the event of an emergency. There have been several emailed utility bills rejected. The City of Marco Island will not waive any penalties if you do not receive your bill. You must keep us informed of how to contact you. Thank you for your assistance and have a great day & safe holiday weekend!  If you have problems, questions, contact Michon Jackson at (239) 389-3990 or mjackson@cityofmarcoisland.com 
MARRIOTT RESORT PROGRESS-ON 90 DAY SCHEDULE TO RE-OPEN!!
MARRIOTT RESORT 90 DAY CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS----WOW!!
 OLD TENNIS COURTS ↑     PHOTOS OF FRONT ENTRANCE!!!       ↑ ↑                KURRENTS REST  ↑ ↑ 
  

    TROPIKS REST↑ ↑  ↑           MAIN KITCHEN  ↑ ↑                       FRONT DESK AREA ↑ ↑ ↑  ↑ 

   They probably could have finished the Smokehouse Bay Bridge in 90 days---just saying!!

 MAY HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!!
 DON'T MISS:  LIFE AFTER THE TEST by JANE WATT, Chairperson MIA.     Link.
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1. June, July & August. YMCA SUMMER CAMP & YOUTH PROGRAMS. Camp: Link. All Programs: Link.

2. May 22-25, Friday thru Monday.  SWFL SOAPFEST CHARITY WEEKEND.  Daytime Actors return to Marco.  Tickets are now on sale.  Flyer.

3. Tuesday, May 26, 6- 8PM (Night Time) BEACH CLEAN-UP hosted by MI Sail & Power Squadron and supported by the MI Beach Advisory Committee. South Beach Access-Beach Side!  FREE, "Love Your Beach" T-Shirt.
JUNE HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!!
1. June, July & August.  SUMMER YOUTH & FAMILY WORKSHOPS sponsored by MI Center for the Arts.  A full line-up. More info: Call (239) 394-4221 or visit www.marcoislandart.org or visit the Center at 1010 Winterberry Dr.  Link.

             Bottle Cap Art                                 Treasure Trays                             Functional Pottery

2. June 2,  Tuesday, 5PM.   GIANTS OF THE EVERGLADES, FREE OPENING RECEPTION,  Photographer Dennis Goodman.  Rose History Auditorium, MI Historical Society.  Link.

3. June 2,  Tuesday, 7PM.   "CONFESSIONS OF A SWAMP BOY" presented by Jeff Klinkenberg.   Rose History Auditorium, MI Historical Society.  Link. 

 

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