CHRIS CURLE

• Marcophiles: Konrad Meyerhofer: – I came; I saw; I loved it; I stayed Published 05/17/2012 at 4:31 p.m.

  That phrase, “I came, I saw, I loved it, I stayed,” is how long-time Marco restaurateur Konrad Meyerhofer remembers events when he first got to Marco Island in 1981. He had left a prestigious job as executive chef at the ...

• Marcophiles: Marco’s history, seen through new eyes Published 05/03/2012 at 10:48 a.m.

  So how do you show off our beautiful island to first-time visitors after you’ve arranged a fine hotel on our great beach, good restaurants and other fun, on and off the water? Now you can show them the history of ...

• Marcophiles: From Spanky to digital evildoers Published 04/19/2012 at 2:02 p.m.

  Remember when the world of passwords was one of fun, childish intrigue and access to special people, places and things? Passwords used to be crucial to being an elite member of the Little Rascals’ He-Man Woman Haters Club. Life didn’t ...

• Marcophiles: Prom attire - ‘Some years it’s not an issue; some years we’re horrified’ Published 04/12/2012 at 2:25 p.m.

  The principal of Naples High School, Dr. Nancy Graham, said that, when we asked what our kids are wearing to high school proms in Collier County these days.

• Marcophiles: On the beach – The do-dos and the don’ts Published 04/06/2012 at 9:26 a.m.

  Now that the City of Marco Island will have a team of volunteers to help beachgoers have a good experience there while not intruding on wildlife or other people, we wondered about our knowledge, and yours, on beach dos and ...

• Marcophiles: Real radio, really for Marco Island, is now a reality Published 03/30/2012 at 8:18 a.m.

  The road to a successful radio station in and for Marco Island is strewn with road kill. Now there’s new hope. Several broadcasters and/or other would-be media mavens have spent and lost a lot of money in a clutch of ...

• Marcophiles: Our seafood festival makes some dreams come true Published 03/22/2012 at 3:51 p.m.

  If you attend the Marco Island Seafood Festival here this weekend, the beverages may seem colder and the seafood may taste sweeter if you know or know of some of the people whose lives are changed by this annual event.

• Marcophiles: Congrats to Marco Island’s newest U.S. citizen Published 03/15/2012 at 3:16 p.m.

  When Valentyna Chystyk first came to Marco Island from her home in Ukraine to visit a friend here, she says she knew right away she wanted to make Marco her home and America her country.

• Marcophiles: You’re going to like this picture and Islander Tom Curtis’ story Published 03/08/2012 at 4:46 p.m.

  We’re guessing Islander Tom Curtis’s favorite animal is a particular zebra in Kenya that doesn’t know its image is being seen in all the right places these days.

• Marcophiles: Rotary Club recipe book is a laugh riot Published 03/01/2012 at 2:55 p.m.

  The funniest new book that focuses on Marco and many of its residents is a cookbook, full of recipes by locals and their friends. It is the Sunrise Rotary Club’s “Marco Island Cooking Secrets, a Collector’s Cook book.”

• DAR recognizes two Marco Islanders Published 04/26/2012 at 2:24 p.m.

  The Marco Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored two deserving Marco Islanders at its April 19 meeting at the Hideaway Beach Club.

• Marco’s DAR Chapter Honors Lely High School JROTC Cadets Published 03/22/2012 at 3:38 p.m.

  Every year the Marco Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) singles out outstanding Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) cadets for recognition. And every year the members are newly impressed with the achievements of the students ...

• Marco DAR Chapter hosts its Florida State Official Published 02/23/2012 at 4:01 p.m.

  The Marco Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed the organization’s Florida State Regent, Donna Cullen, at its Feb. 16 meeting at Hideaway Beach Club.

• Shop Talk: Join in for 'Jolley Be Good' fun run Published 11/03/2011 at 3:22 p.m.

  Don't wait to sing up for the "Jolley Be Good 5K Run."

• Marcophiles: More giant steps for the big flag campaign Published 10/10/2011 at 1:19 p.m.

  It’s amazing what a difference a fortnight can make in the life of what began as an idea and has rocketed to a real life happening. We refer to the Big Flag Campaign, the project to erect a large American ...

• PHOTOS 9/11: Islanders pause to remember Published 09/11/2011 at 9:09 p.m.

  The more than 300 or more people in a ballroom at the Marco Marriott Hotel were silent and still as the North Naples Firefighters Color Guard appeared. At the same time, the haunting sound of bagpipes swelled, played with solemnity ...

• Shop Talk: Chef Alberto has a new home Published 09/08/2011 at 1:27 p.m.

  Hey, somebody has to win, right? All you have to do is download an app to your smart phone and register to have a shot at a free iPad 2, courtesy of Marco Island Florist. It’s to promote the use ...

• Shop Talk: Chico's is celebrating; Island Cafe is open for business Published 09/02/2011 at 6:29 p.m.

  Here’s a suggestion for fine supermarkets on Marco. How about setting up reading rooms somewhere in the stores for shoppers who insist on clogging the aisles while reading every word of the fine print on the label of each item? ...

• Shop Talk: In commerce, brand names are everything, except ... Published 08/26/2011 at 2:29 p.m.

  Brand names are hugely important, whether it’s Coke, Kleenex or locally Rookie’s Bar & Grill, The Crazy Flamingo or Paradise Seafood. You get the idea. So when an entity changes its name it’s often a big deal. Take CJ’s on ...

• Traveling Vietnam Wall of Honor will be on Marco Island in December Published 07/26/2011 at 9:33 a.m. 1 Comment

  The Wall That Heals, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, is coming to Marco Island for a five-day stay at Veterans Community Park. On Dec. 6, large tractor-trailers will carry the moveable monument here for ...

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