Coastal Breeze News

As the annual St. Baldrick’s head shavings were about to commence, the sky darkened and the rain came down. Quickly moving indoors, the shaving of 19 heads for a cause was no less enthusiastic. Over the past 5 years, Mike Assaf has led this worthwhile fundraiser for children with cancer. In total, the event has raised in excess of $50,000 over the past five years. This year, Assaf expects the fundraiser to yield over $10,000. Participants, young and old, male and female, came from as far as Ft Myers. Russ’ Barber Shop has performed the shavings for the past five ... Read More »

The Wearin’ of the Green started a tad early on Marco Island. On March 11, six days before St. Patrick receives his annual tribute, Islanders had a treat…the big parade! No corned beef and cabbage, but two marching bands, colorful floats and prominent Marco citizen, Dick Shanahan, as Grand Marshal. His wife, Debra, looked regal as she waved to the folks on the sidelines. Collier County Commissioner Donna Fiala happily waved from her car in the parade, as did Kathleen Reynolds, the Grande Dame of the parade. She’s the organizer of the parade. Lely High School’s band performed some popular ... Read More »