Coastal Breeze News

“Mom, I’m bored – what can I do?” Both kids and adults alike have no excuse for boredom, with the many and varied programs offered at the City of Marco Island’s Mackle Park. There are programs for Youth ages 3 – 5 years, 6 – 14 years, 13 – 18 years such as soccer, competitive cheerleading, and social activities for teens. Men and women over the ages of 18 can participate in programs that will develop their abilities in crafts, language, different musical forms, and cards. Those inclined to improve physical fitness may indulge in yoga, T’ai Chi, and Jazz ... Read More »

The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and SWIFT SunGuide Center are scheduled to go ‘live’ at 6 a.m. on January 19, 2010. The Florida Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation System is bringing real-time information about interstate traffic conditions to travelers using I-75 through Collier and Lee Counties.  ITS will help the public make efficient, timesaving transportation decisions.  Dynamic message signs along I-75 now display “heads up” information about travel times, congestion, lane closures, incidents, even foggy or smoky conditions on the highway.  The South West Interagency Facility for Transportation (SWIFT) SunGuide Center is the hub of real-time traffic operations for I-75 ... Read More »