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  Capt Briens Seafood and Raw Bar on Marco Island

  February 13, 2012 / Taste of Marco

  Mary Bartos interviews Brien Spina of Capt Brien’s Seafood & Raw Bar restaurant in Marco Island at the Marco Walk Plaza. Brien discusses his start and current location and shares about the seafood that they serve for lunch and dinner. Various kinds of seafood from all over the world. Specialty is the New England flare but incorporate the Florida-native fish like grouper, snapper, mahi, etc.  500 lbs of fresh fin fish a week is brought in and prepared on site for serving.

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  Marco Island Q1 2012 Mortgage Market Update

  February 2, 2012 / In the Know, Marco Island Real Estate

  Mary Bartos sits down with Kim Escarra, VP of Suntrust Mortgage, to discuss the current state of the mortgage market as it effects Marco Island. According to Ms. Escarra, rates are available in the 2 and 3 percent ranges. Some buyers are even reserving their cash and financing  a portion because interest rates are so low. Great rates and high demand is creating the perfect storm for buyers wanting a marco island homes, condos or lots.

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  Marco Island Surge U12 Boys Take 3rd at 3v3 World Championships

  January 18, 2012 / Community

  The Marco Island Soccer Club, aka Marco Island Surge, fielded 4 teams during the KickIt 3v3 World Championships at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. The teams competed at the Under 8, Under 9, Under 10 and Under 12 divisions.3 of 4 of the teams made it into the Monday playoff rounds.  The Under 8′s consisted of Armando Anaya, Scottie Buss, Daniel DeSantis, Matthew Vergo, Nicholas Vergo and Jonathan Watt. Coach are Jim Watt and Scot Buss. The [...]

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  Marco Island Christmas Street Parade

  December 18, 2011 / Community, Things to Do

  Marco Island, Florida: Highlights from the 2011 Marco Island Christmas Street Parade.

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  How to Get a Marco Island Beach Pass

  December 14, 2011 / Community, In the Know

  Mary Bartos sits down with Ruth McCann of the Marco Island Civic Association to discuss the ins and outs of obtaining a Marco Island Beach Pass.

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  Christmas Island Style – Marco Island, Florida

  December 11, 2011 / Community, Things to Do

  Scenes from the 2011 Christmas Island Style celerbration at Veteran’s Park in Marco Island, Florida.

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  Cocomo’s Grill

  December 2, 2011 / Taste of Marco

  Scott & Bonnie Gibbs, owners of Cocomo’s Grill on Marco Island, speak with Mary Bartos about how they got started with Cocomo’s and how it has grown. Good eats from their tuna tacos and nachos to fresh fish specialties to some the the best hamburgers on the area. Relax and enjoy while your kids play in the game room.

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  Guy & Lisa’s Philly Grille

  November 16, 2011 / Taste of Marco

  Mary Bartos chats with Guy Verdi about Guy & Lisa’s Philly Grille on Marco Island. Guy talks about the transition to their grille style restaurant that features flatbreads, unique salads and some delicious sandwiches. Find them at 1000 N. Collier Blvd in the Heritage Square Plaza.

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  Off The Hook Comedy Club

  November 11, 2011 / Things to Do

  Mary Bartos sits down with Captain Brien Spina to learn how he came up with the idea of a world class comedy club on Marco Island billing top acts like Kevin Hart, Pauly Shore, Tom Green, Carlos Mencia and more. Brien discusses the club’s beginnings and the rocky road to becoming Southwest Florida’s premier comedy club.

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  Ladies’ Tea Events on Marco Island

  October 7, 2011 / Things to Do

  Mary Bartos of Marco Island Scene TV sits down with Cathy Gallus, founder of the Ladies’ High Tea Events held on Marco Island, Florida. Cathy discusses the history, purpose and timing of the Ladies’ Teas. 2011-2012 dates are December 3, January 14, February 18 and March 24.

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