Coastal Breeze News

Submitted Christina Adams completes corporate next-generation program Naples, FL – (August 4, 2011) – Naples resident Christina Adams has successfully completed McDonald’s rigorous “Next-Generation” training program, which trains sons and daughters of current franchisees to become an approved McDonald’s owner-operator. Ms. Adams is the daughter of Mike Adams, who owns and operates 16 Collier County McDonald’s restaurants. His involvement with McDonald’s restaurants in Southwest Florida dates back to 1973. To earn status as an approved McDonald’s owner-operator, Ms. Adams demonstrated expertise in running a McDonald’s restaurant, sound business judgment, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills as part of a demanding two-year ... Read More »

By Joan Kelly TWO LOCATIONS SAME MENU The Marco Island Hoots, 563 Elkcam Circle east is the oldest. The second has the good fortune to be next to the new Lowe’s. They have the same basic menu, only the daily specials are different. Owner Bruce Haynes is on Marco and Miguel Hernandez operates the second location. SUMMER VALUE Hoots is offering a new punch card.  Eat 12 meals in either restaurant, have the card punched and the next meal is on the house. This is a good deal for locals who relish eating out. BREAKFAST You can eat breakfast any ... Read More »

By Crystal Manjarres Q. I sit at a computer all day and my back has been starting to bother me. What are some ex­ercises I can do to strengthen my back? A. Sitting (especially for prolonged pe­riods of time), is one of the worst positions for the spine. Why? Because it compresses the spine and can lead to back pain over time. Not to fear, there are many benefi­cial exercises that can treat, alleviate, and strengthen the back. Without getting into the anatomy and physiology of the proper anatomical terms of muscles, insertions, origins, and actions (which would take me ... Read More »

By Doug Browne Last week, the Farm Neck Country Club, located in Oak Bluffs, Mas­sachusetts, hosted the $5,000 Pro Doubles Challenge which featured top teams from New England and Florida. Matt Browne, former number one player at Lely High School, teamed up with the Merrimac College top dog, Max Eppley of Wesley Chapel, Florida, for this presti­gious event on the “Island.” The new team of Browne and Eppley knocked off the McCue brothers – An­drew competes for Tufts University out­side Boston and Brother Tim was a former teammate of Max’s at Merrimac College in Andover, Massachusetts. In the semi-finals, Browne and ... Read More »

By Mike P. Usher [email protected]  August 12th and 13th are the peak of the Perseids meteor shower; to see them look to the northeast after midnight. The Perseids are one of the more reliable meteor showers of the year, perhaps 60 to 100 are visible each hour when the constellation Perseus is near zenith. Meteors may be seen radiating outwards from Perseus like spokes on a wagon wheel; the point of origin is known as the radiant. Several factors determine how many meteors are visible during a particular night. Time of night, light pollution, the Moon, height of the radiant ... Read More »

Marco Island was well rep­resented by its 3v3 soccer teams at the 3v3 Chal­lenge National Champion­ships held at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. Five Surge teams made the trip to the tourna­ment and two came home with 2nd place trophies while the others showed that Mar­co Island is a force to be reckoned with. The U12 Rec boys nearly repeated their National Championship with only 1 player from last year’s Championship squad. Lead by Josh Wagner, the team went undefeated, with 4 wins and 1 tie, up until the Champi­onship match, where they lost by a goal ... Read More »

Naples, FL (August 4, 2011) – There are numerous charities to support in the Naples area. So why is Jerry’s Kid’s and the Muscular Dystrophy Association so special? Do you really need an answer for that? Well, Mary Jane Chappy, the Director of Membership, Communications & Marketing at Fiddler’s Creek doesn’t have the heart to turn away a child in need. An anonymous friend or colleague from the Naples Chamber volunteered Mary Jane a.k.a “MJ” to be placed “behind bars” to raise money for Jerry’s Kids. Not knowing who volunteered her, MJ’s decision was not only an easy one when ... Read More »

Members of the Marco Island Police and Fire Rescue Departments donated 34 backpacks (all fully stocked with school supplies), extra school supplies and gift cards to the Collier County Shelter for Abused Women and Children. The Shelter, which provides services to Marco Island residents and visitors, assists more then 1,100 child victims and survivors of domestic violence through safety, intervention, and direct support annually. The project was spearheaded by Marco Island Police School Resource Officer Al Schettino and Marco Island Fire-Rescue Captain Dave Batiato. This was the second year for our backpack initiative, and we are excited to top last ... Read More »

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon will host a Back to School Bash on August 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first 800 school-aged children to enter Sun-N-Fun Lagoon on that day will receive a free backpack.  The park opens at 10 a.m.  Activities will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 3 p.m.  Activities willinclude a D.J., games and prizes. The reduced cost to get into the Back to School Bash is $8 for 48” & over and $4.50 for less than 48”.  Children three and under enter free.  Add sales tax to all fees listed above. Read More »

NAPLES, FL (August 2, 2011) – Judy Green, President and CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, today announced the appointment of Craig Jones as Sales Associate. Jones will focus on luxury real estate sales from Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s office at 390 Broad Avenue, Naples. Previously, Jones was with John R. Wood, Realtors.  Prior to that, Jones held principal positions in advertising and management consulting firms in both St. Louis, MO and New York, NY.  In addition, Jones previously served as the Associate Dean at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.  Active in the real estate industry for ten years, Jones ... Read More »

Marathon, FL, Thursday, August 4, 2011: Centennial Bank congratulates Laura Castro of the Marco Island branch for earning the Centennial Bank Star Teller award. “The Star Teller program sets the bar in regards to the quality of service we wish to see from our employees,” states Teresa Condas, President of Centennial Bank’s Florida Region. “Laura deserves recognition for her dedication and attention to detail.” In appreciation of the challenges tellers have in providing best-in-class customer service, Centennial Bank designed the Star Teller Program, a monthly recognition program that showcases the importance of error-free work. Tellers are rewarded for maintaining Centennial ... Read More »

“After 10 years in the retail business, 8 of them on Marco Island, I feel I have accomplished my goal of bringing a different sense of affordable style to our island and I have now decided to pursue a full time career in Real Estate,” stated Angelica Andrews of Angelica’s Boutique. “I recently joined Keller Williams Realty and I am already working as a member of the Rogers Team with Cathy and Phil Rogers. If I can be of any service to you or someone you know in my new career, please call me.” “I plan on closing the Boutique ... Read More »

The Conservation Collier Program manages a regulated hunt program at Pepper Ranch Preserve in Immokalee. Starting August 1, 2011, Collier County residents will have the opportunity to enter a random draw for the following hunts: October 22-23, 2011…… Hog hunt December 17-18, 2011… Deer hunt January 21-22, 2012…… Hog hunt February 11-12, 2012…… Hog hunt March 24-25, 2012 …….. Spring turkey hunt April 14-15, 2012……….. Hog hunt May 19-20, 2012………… Hog hunt June 9-10, 2012…………. Hog hunt Ten quota hunt permits will be issued for each hog hunt; eight quota hunt permits will be issued for the deer hunt; and ... Read More »

Mall store converted to adoption center for shelter Coastland Center has tens of thousands of people visit each month and the Humane Society Naples is overrun with animals who need homes. An agreement has been made and the Humane Society Naples is pleased to announce the establishment of a satellite adoption center within the mall. Michael Simonik, the Executive Director for the Humane Society Naples states, “Part of our mission statement is to reach out to the community to encourage them to adopt pets. This satellite adoption center enables the public to view and adopt more pets, which in turn ... Read More »

Help your children stay active with the gift of ASPIRE (After school Program for Inspiration, Recreation, and Education). Components of the after school program includes; Homework Assistance, Recreation- Health Enhancement Programs, Arts and Humanities programs and Nutritional Snacks. The Greater Marco Family YMCA stresses its Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring in the ASPIRE Program. The after school program meets at the Charter School Veranda and are escorted to the YMCA. Parent pick up will be at the YMCA Clubhouse. Program hours are after school until 6 p.m. There is a $45 registration fee and the weekly fee ... Read More »

On your mark, get set, and GO! To the “Sizzlin” Summer Spin-Off to be held Saturday, September 17 at the Greater Marco Family YMCA. Make up a team of 4 or be the lone rider! All individual teams or individuals will ride from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served but attendees are asked to bring water or a hydration drink to the event. All event participants will receive a t shirt. Cost per bike is $100 and event sponsors are welcome. Become an event sponsor for only $150 and your sponsor name will be displayed on the ... Read More »

Marco Presbyterian Church has an exciting weekend planned for island families at their annual Family Children, youth and their families are invited to the church’s Annual Back 2 School Bash, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, at Residents Beach. There will be a cookout, fun and games. Children and youth will be treated to a 30-foot long sundae at the Annual Sundae Sunday, 4:30 p.m., August 21.  There will be mounds of ice cream, chocolate, butterscotch, cherries, and whip cream, music and more. Both events are free and open to the public.  Marco Presbyterian Church, dedicated to helping ... Read More »

The Marco Players will be holding a FREE two day course at the Marco Players Theater Saturday mornings from 10:00 am til noon on August 20th and August 27th. The instructor is a professional stage manager who will make the learning process interesting and fun. If you’d like to be a part of this class please email me at [email protected] as soon possible as we have limited space and reservations are required. Read More »