Coastal Breeze News

When I first moved to Florida, I met a woman named Louise. She lived in the condo I worked at on Marco Island; she was my first friend. Louise was 78 and lived alone. She complained about stomach pain and the next thing we knew, she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Avow Hospice came to her condo and took care of her until she passed. They were a godsend. I miss Louise and think about her and smile every day. She was so much fun! I even took her to see the Chippendale Dancers at the Seminole Immokalee Casino – ... Read More »

By Natalie Strom  [email protected]  People often say, “you are judged by the company you keep.” If that is correct, than the oddity of the “Do-Goodlanders” begins to make a lot more sense. Not many people in Goodland can remember a time prior to the Stan’s on Sundays mania. After all, Stan Gober has been a fixture in Goodland since he first moved here in 1969. He bought Stan’s Idle Hour in 1970 and had the first Mullet Festival in 1985. Ever since then, we have been “Buzzard Loping,” handing in our “Yankee Dollars,” dancing to live music, listening to Stan’s ... Read More »

MUSIC NOTES BY GATOR NATE Nate Augustus [email protected] Hey guys, although we haven’t had a chance to chat over the last few tweaks, don’t think I forgot about you. In fact, I have been thinking about how many great musicians and entertainers we’ve had over the years down here in Southwest Florida. Many folks have come to make a home for themselves, some just here for the time being and some decide to never go back. Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey and Illinois are all places that seem to send us new and interesting people. Of course, folks come for all different reasons, ... Read More »

By Carol Glassman It does not matter how prepared one thinks he is, the loss of a loved one is devastating and the grieving process can be quite different for different people. Looking back, most will agree it is a process and as such, composed of different steps. Some religious and ethnic practices may seem harsh at first, but may actually help one through the isolation that may be felt and pave the way back into society. For example, an Irish wake may seem tasteless to a grieving person who cannot imagine the “party” atmosphere following loss, but in reality can ... Read More »

Marco Chamber After 5 The Marco Island Chamber of Commerce Business After Five February was hosted by AVOW Hospice of Naples and M&I Bank located at the Esplanade. Co-sponsors for the event were J Robert, Kretches, M&I Bank, Marco Island Equipment and Publix. Read More »