Archive for June 17th, 2010
Provisioning for a boating trip
Each of you out there knows your own boat’s storage capacity, length of time for your expected voyage, and the amount of time you want to devote to food preparation. This said, we should all be prepared for the unexpected delays that may and will occur at one time or another. Weather may deteriorate; there may be breakdowns to boat [...]
Where’s the gold?
I had to do something totally against character the other day: I refused to repair a piece of jewelry for a new customer. Now wait... those of you that know me personally are probably shocked and appalled because normally I will accept all jewelry repairs no matter how complicated or challenging. The hundreds of repairs my shop pushes out a [...]
America, ready for some soccer?
My aim in writing this column is not to convert you into an ardent soccer fan but to give you a little history and appreciation of the game, with a global, USA, and Marco Island focus. For more history of soccer, go to my previous columns at coastalbreezenews.com. In soccer footwear makes all the difference: “Boot it”, a [...]
The Blue Heron
Rediscover the fine dining experience at the Blue Heron Restaurant, just minutes from Marco Island and Naples. This culinary jewel located at the water’s edge on the Isles of Capri is known for its sunsets, excellent food, comfortable atmosphere and superb service creating a standard of excellence that has been maintained for over 35 [...]
The Lake Shore Limited
Author: Sue Miller Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York We all have roles to play. But what happens when the expectations from that role do not fit the depths of our soul? In The Lake Shore Limited four characters find a way out of their guilt and grief. Deeply layered in nuances of infidelity, passion, guilt, and loss we see the [...]
Goodland: great people
Two and a half years ago I moved to Goodland. When I got here I called my father and detailed the sleepy little village. “What, are you living on a commune now?” he asked. I, of course, explained to him that Goodland is not at all a commune but it most certainly is a community. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago – where one city [...]
Father’s Day and great fishing are amongst us!
Father’s day is a great time and a perfect occasion to schedule a day of fishing and grilling out with dad! The latter half of June is here and the fish bite is on! Daytime air temperatures are now hovering around 92 degrees each day, bringing the water temperatures up over 86 degrees. Since the daily storms usually show up midday, you [...]
Houses of Worship
First Family Baptist Church 1450 Winterberry Dr. 239-394-1646 fbcmarco.org Jewish Congregation of Marco Island 991 Winterberry Dr. 239-642-0800 marcojcmi.tripod.com Marco Lutheran Church 525 N. Collier Blvd. 239-394-9073 marcolutheran.org Marco Presbyterian Church 875 W. Elkcam Circle 239-394-8186 marcochurch.com New Life [...]
