‘Feature Stories’ Archives
CCSO To Begin Seat Belt Safety Initiative: Click It Or Ticket
Monday, May 21, through Sunday, June 3 Deputies will be watching Collier County motorists to make sure everyone is properly buckled up in vehicles when Click It Or Ticket gets under way next week. All vehicles will be a target during the annual nationwide safety belt enforcement campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to increase safety [...]
Life-saving skills for students
By Coastal Breeze News Staff Marco Island Fire Rescue Department’s Division Chief Don Jones continues community education outreach teaching CPR and First Aid to this group of 7th and 8th graders at Marco Island Charter Middle School. Cheryl Toth, Physical Education teacher at the school and an American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor, has [...]
It’s a wrap for Video Showcase
By Coastal Breeze News Staff Sad to say, it’s true. Just like the old movies have the customary “THE END” shown on the screen at the end. Video Showcase is closing its door just as the large signs say. Beth and Michael Gerhardstein opened Video Showcase on Marco Island 23 years ago. We’ve seen a variety of changes over the years [...]
Council reviews manager’s performance
By Coastal Breeze News Staff City Manager Jim Riviere received high marks from the city council on a performance review by six council members on May 7th. Council member Batte was absent for a compassionate purpose. Chairman Larry Magel said that he rated Mr. Riviere primarily on his financial performance and that “the performance has been [...]
YMCA bids farewell to tennis director
By Natalie Strom natalie@coastalbreezenews.com On Thursday, May 10, the YMCA held a farewell party for its Tennis Center Director, Paul Barrus. Over fifty members of the Y gathered on the pavilion to thank Barrus and wish him the best of luck in his new position at Sterling Oaks in Naples. Cindy Love, C.E.O. of the Marco Island YMCA [...]
Academy offers a chance at $10,000
By Natalie Strom natalie@coastalbreezenews.com Marco Island Academy Charter High School has been working hard all year raising funds for the school. As the Academy’s first year is coming to a close, one final fundraising event is in the works. And it’s a big one! “Our year end fundraising event is a Cash Prize Drawing where the [...]
Woodward speaks to Newcomers Group
By Marilyn Honahan marilyn@coastalbreezenws.com The members of Newcomers Club of Marco Island were entertained at their May monthly meeting by guest speaker, local attorney and historian, Craig Woodward. Craig, an attorney with Woodward Pires and Lombardo, was introduced by the Newcomers Program Co-Chair, Helen McCullough. He grew up in [...]
Kayak Marco 24 donates proceeds
By Natalie Strom natalie@coastalbreezenews.com In a twist of fate, Steven Banks’ Guinness World Record Attempt to kayak the outer perimeter of Marco Island, Goodland and Cape Romano, was cut short due to heavy lightning strikes. Steven’s overall mission in this World Record Attempt, was to raise $20,000 for three different [...]
Salute to Jerry Anders
By Val Simon Between betting on favorites for the Kentucky Derby at the 6th Annual Talk Derby to Me event, two people were recognized for their contributions to the Marco Island community: Jerry Anders and Theresa Glasser. Jerry is a soldier. While on Marco Island, parents got to know him as he dropped off his son, Logan, for football. [...]
Island Montessori Academy hosts Community Heroes Week
By Coastal Breeze News Staff Coastal Breeze News was honored to be a part of Island Montessori Academy’s Community Heroes Week. The Academy’s annual event invites different members of the Marco area to share how their jobs benefit the community. Students, ages three to nine, listened intently each day as a new guest speaker shared the [...]
