http://marconews.com/news/opinion/columns/marconews.com Stories: Columnsen-usopinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/03/guest-commentary-another-job-well-done/Last week the Marco Island Fire Department coordinated a search and rescue effort after a plane crashed off the coast of Goodland, and fortunately all of the passengers and pilots of the aircraft survived with relatively minor injuries. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/03/guest-commentary-another-job-well-done/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/03/guest-commentary-fast-facts-electric-service-discu/The City Council has asked a committee of residents to oversee a first-phase study on the benefits to electric users if the city were to buy the electric company. The study will help determine whether a purchase would be in the best interest of the community and if the that deserves further consideration. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/03/guest-commentary-fast-facts-electric-service-discu/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/26/guest-commentary-being-misled-misinformation/ Someone wrote: “Buying utility means poor service, power outages, higher rates.” This is a statement of assumptive conclusion based on opinion and not fact. There are many assumptions that this writer stated as fact that are simply not true. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:44:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/26/guest-commentary-being-misled-misinformation/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/26/guest-commentary-should-city-study-electric-servic/There are always a number of issues under discussion on Marco Island that encourage discussion and engagement, and the issue of revenues to pay for needed city services is certainly important to all of us. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:41:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/26/guest-commentary-should-city-study-electric-servic/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/18/mica-mystical-experience-residents-beach/With Independence Day quickly approaching, past holidays spent at the Residents’ Beach come to mind. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:10:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/18/mica-mystical-experience-residents-beach/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/12/mica-dont-go-away-you-have-it-all-here/It’s on our minds and we can’t live without it, but we can live with less of it. What is it? Gas, of course. The perfect solution to the gas and vacation quandary this summer is to stay put and enjoy what we have right here in our own backyard — our stunning beach! Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:35:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/12/mica-dont-go-away-you-have-it-all-here/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/05/mica-tract-k-future-marco-high-school-site/Tract K — Where is it? What is it? Tract K is an 11.6 acre parcel of land located along the west side of Tigertail Court between Somerset and Century Drive. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:26:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/05/mica-tract-k-future-marco-high-school-site/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/03/guest-commentary-attention-marco-community-bank-cu/The article from last week’s Marco Eagle was unfair and misleading. Marco Community Bank, is a strong supporter of the Marco Eagle and respects their editorial position. However, MCB was not given sufficient time to adequately respond, as well as communicate, our current financial position. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:58:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/03/guest-commentary-attention-marco-community-bank-cu/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/29/guest-commentary-do-something-today-shape-tomorrow/Henry David Thoreau, poet, writer, philosopher, once wrote, “One is not born into the world to do everything but to do something.” Contributing something to the City of Marco Island may not be too difficult. Now is a great opportunity for residents to become informed, get involved and take action by serving on an advisory committee. Thu, 29 May 2008 21:29:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/29/guest-commentary-do-something-today-shape-tomorrow/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/29/mica-tigertail-beach-another-marco-wonder/How did Tigertail Beach become our main public access point to the beach on Marco Island? Why doesn’t Marco Island have public access walkways to the beach every half mile like Naples does? Every once in a while these questions pop up. Thu, 29 May 2008 21:17:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/29/mica-tigertail-beach-another-marco-wonder/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/21/mica-density-your-thoughts-it/The Marco Island Civic Association will soon be mailing annual surveys to its members. While we cannot anticipate all issues that will arise during the year, the MICA Board of Directors stays abreast of topics within our city and county and compiles a list of pertinent questions to pose to the members. Wed, 21 May 2008 23:36:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/21/mica-density-your-thoughts-it/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/13/mica-recycling-good-planet-and-your-pocket/I recently visited the newly opened Marco Island Recycling Center. It seems strange to say, but what a beauty it is! The center is located at 990 Chalmers Drive at the corner of Chalmers and East Elkcam Circle, across the street from its previous location. I have to say that for a center that essentially collects recyclables, it is immaculate and quite attractive. Tue, 13 May 2008 19:33:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/13/mica-recycling-good-planet-and-your-pocket/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/07/mica-bringing-joy-many/At the Marco Island Residents’ Beach, MICA has attempted to make the property and facilities as handicapped-friendly as possible. Wed, 07 May 2008 20:06:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/07/mica-bringing-joy-many/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/28/mica-residents-beach-singer-jim-greeley-back/It was about 6:30 p.m., more than an hour before sunset. I was out running errands. “Should I head home to throw a load of laundry in the washer or should I throw caution to the wind and head to Residents’ Beach an hour early? Oh, what the heck, live a little,” I said to myself, so I drove toward the beach! Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:22:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/28/mica-residents-beach-singer-jim-greeley-back/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/21/mica-help-you-head-north/It’s hard to believe that another season is coming to a close. It seems we spend months preparing for “season” and before we know it, our part-time residents are packing their belongings and heading north. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:29:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/21/mica-help-you-head-north/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/17/guest-commentary-south-seas-has-their-say-dock-ext/I, as well as other owners at South Seas Condominiums, read your cover article regarding our approved dock extensions and the lawsuits filed by the Wolters. First, we were surprised that no one contacted us or our attorney for a comment or to obtain our position on the lawsuits before publishing the article. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:15:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/17/guest-commentary-south-seas-has-their-say-dock-ext/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/13/mica-how-long-has-it-been-you-crossed-bridge/Think back five, 10, 15, 20 years — back then when you closed your eyes and dreamed of being in your ultimate dream location. Did you think of Marco Island? I know I did! My dream came true in 1989 when we packed up the house and headed south on I-95. Even now, when looking for a vacation spot, it is hard to beat Marco Island. There certainly is nothing like Marco! Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:56:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/13/mica-how-long-has-it-been-you-crossed-bridge/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/06/mica-effortlessly-perfect-day-paradise/Last week a Residents’ Beach member made a special visit to the MICA office just to let us know how much he and his family enjoyed their lunch at Paradise Grill. He raved about the choices offered and the quality of the sandwiches and meals. We’ll call our member “Tom.” Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:50:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/06/mica-effortlessly-perfect-day-paradise/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/18/mica-inner-workings-your-civic-association/It has been a very busy month for members of the Marco Island Civic Association. MICA members received ballots in the mail and were asked to vote for four candidates for the MICA Board of Directors. The election took place, ballots were counted and candidates became board members. Now the real work begins! Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:27:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/18/mica-inner-workings-your-civic-association/opinion/columnshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/09/mica-what-have-you-been-missing-all-these-years/As hard as it is to believe by all those who regularly frequent the Marco Island Residents’ Beach, there are individuals on Marco, who for one reason or another, have never joined and enjoyed the Residents’ Beach! Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:05:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/09/mica-what-have-you-been-missing-all-these-years/opinion/columns