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Sanitasole at Barfield
was the place to be,
when it hosted the
February Marco
Chamber of Commerce
After Five. Paula
Camposano Robinson,
co-founder and owner
along with her husband
Richard Robinson,
greeted Chamber
members with open
arms, cocktails and a
lavish buffet prepared
by Stonewalls.
Entertainment was
provided by
Sanitasole’s own
Music Therapy
Director, Craig Greusel,
performing on his
acoustic guitar.
Shiela Luciano
and Frank Camposano
Cindy Anderson
and Nancy Sustersic
Paula Camposano Robinson
and Craig Greusel
Alan Brown and Tiffany Homuth
Joy Morrison, left, Dick Shanahan,
Debra Sanders, Mike Stapleton and
Cynthia Prince
By John M. Wissocki
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Bill Dean
Hideaway Beach Club started
off another year supporting
cancer with its Sixth annual
Hideaway Beach Cancer
Committee Golf Auction.
Close to 100 golfers
participated, with individual
prizes awarded as well as
team awards to the top five.
The evening concluded with
a dinner, followed by live
and silent auctions. Founder
and organizer Bill Dean, along
with the entire committee
hoped to raise money for
cancer research for the
American Cancer Society.
Christine Borruso,
left, Patrick Borruso,
Lou Ann Hansen
and Hal Hansen
Jay Janssen, left, Susan
Gardner and Joan Janssen
Linda Weisbrod, left,
Dan and Mitzie Guthrie
Debbie Shade, left,
Jackie Cox, Delores
Siegal, Gene Siegal,
Alberta Montgomery
and Cathy Teghtmeyer
By John M. Wissocki
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Looking through the lens
is exactly how you felt while
you viewed the beautiful
artwork by local photographers Jim Freeman,
Jack Megela, Len Messineo,
Dick Cunningham and Glen
Stacell during the opening
celebration of Through
the Lens at the 1st Tuesday
@ 5 Art Social in February,
held at the Art League, Marco
Island’s Center for
the Arts. The Hilton Marco
Island Beach Resort and
Spa supplied an array of
hors d’oeuvres and the
sounds of melodic harps
were heard throughout
the evening from harp
performer Kim Adamson.
Kim Adamson
D Michaels
and Lavonne Johnson
Jean Basore, left,
and Lee Hammond
Nancy Garrison
and Jim Freeman
Judy Gewirtz, left,
David Carruso
and Joel Gewirtz
MaryAnn Cassidy,
left, Susie Walsh,
John Dougherty,
Mac Chaudhry and
Carol Rosasco
By John Wissocki
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Food, fashions and fun were
enjoyed by Naples and Marco
residents, both full-time or
seasonally, at the Above ‘n
Beyond Fashion Show at the
Island Country Club in February.
Ladies, with a few men
interspersed, turned out to show
their support for the Marco
Healthcare Auxiliary, with
proceeds from the event
benefitting the Marco Healthcare
Center. The event featured a silent
auction, raffle and door prizes as
well as a presentation of fashions
from Rose Marco River Marina,
Obsession and Richard’s Reef.
Kris Duffy
Dolores Hennessey,
Elly Kowalaski,
Patti Miller and
Maryellen Wager
Genevieve
McLaughlin, left,
Barbara Adornato
and Cathy Crocetti
Eliane Darnany,
Margaret Mourad,
Ann Beck, Lois Mochnal,
Marcia Hamstra and
Linda Keyes (in front)
By Leigh Tahirovic
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The Marco Island Yacht Club
was shipshape for the Nineth
Annual Commodore Ball and
Change of Watch in January.
Officers of the bridge in full
uniform accepted their burgees,
or insignias, during the Change of Watch ceremony, a timehonored tradition transferring
rights and responsibilities to new club officers. The newly
appointed Commodore Frank
Rinker took his oath of office from
outgoing Commodore Mary Ann
(M.A.) Kline. Vicki Bretthauer
honored retiring board directors
for their service to the club.
Don Mills,
Kathy Sullivan
and Diana Pagach
Robert and
Jessica Gay and
Bob and Diana
Winterhalter
Gloria and
Michael Benigno
and Capt. Stuart
and Janie Curtis
Linda Marr and Mary Balsamo
Jan and Frank Rinker,
Patricia Forray and
Mary Ann (M.A.) Kline
By Cheryl Ferrara
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Candlelit walkways,
spectacular auction items
and the chance to meet
a best-selling novelist
made the American
Cancer Society’s inaugural
Hope Ball a night to
remember. The sold-out
crowd of nearly 150 guests
arrived to enjoy cocktails
at the Marco Island
Historical Museum.
Guests also waited in line
to shake hands with
author Nicholas Sparks.
Karen Young, left,
and Tara Iannotta
Tania LaRoc, left, Ruthia Chevrin
and Carista Lemonakis
Rick Von-Der-Lancken
and Dr. Loan Lam
Ray Jean, left,
and wife Louise, and
Nicholas Sparks
Marsha Flockerzie,
center, with Jim and
Marva Sutt
Dave Fine, left, Mike Minozzi III, Lynnde Minozzi, Steve Fine and Marie Swanson
Carol and Bill Young
By John M. Wissocki
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Gem Remotes on Isles of Capri
celebrated its 25-year anniversary by
hosting the Marco Island Chamber of
Commerce After Five in January. Owner
Richard Shanahan graciously supplied
complimentary fried chicken, pulled
pork and various side dishes, all
prepared by Cracklin’ Jacks. The
evening entertainment was provided by
DJ Steve Reynolds who kept everyone
on their toes throughout the evening.
Kathryn Pizzino
and Eric Schilling
Cindy Crane, left,
Carol Rosasco,
MaryAnn Casidy
and Suzie Walsh
Rosalie Rhodes
and Mary Schouw
Richard
Droste, left,
Jackie
Strategos
and Cindy
Anderson
Todd and Jill Puckett and Marianne Lorusso
By John M. Wissocki
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A bespectacled Jeb Bush
nearly blushed at the
admiration he received
from a crowd of about
400 people on Marco
Island. Bush, who was
the featured speaker at
the inaugural Marco
Town Hall Speaker
Series event held at the
Marriot Marco Island
Beach Resort, addressed
federal policies and
agenda in his 45-minute
speech, but later
dispelled rumors of a
presidential run in two
years. A VIP reception
with a meet-and-greet
with the former
governor was also held.
Sherrie and
Bob Pfeffer
Guiseline
Fortune,
Damolens
Jean-Baptiste
and Danielle
Dodder
Chris Lombardo
and Vicki Tracy
Dave Rice
and Barbara
Dameron
Neal Boortz, Lori and Rick Borman
Photos by Reagan Rule
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The Marco Island Yacht
Club hosted its Spring
Regatta, a weekend of
great sailing culminating
with an awards dinner in
February. The seven races,
two-day event gave
skippers an opportunity
for tactical challenges and
Gulf thrills. The dinner
was followed by awards in
all classes including best
overall spinnaker to David
Huntington on Shock, best
overall non-spinnaker to
Steve Romaine on Air
Supply and best in club to
Ed Dixon on Tri-Power.
Dean Heard was chairman
of the regatta.
David Huntington
and Vic Farmer
Tom Barry
and Steve Romaine
Don Mills
Bob Bernard
Linda Spell and Ray Rosenberg
By Cheryl Ferrara
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The Wishing Well
Foundation hosted
its annual fundraiser,
Fashion Pazazzi, at the
Island Country Club
in February. The event
helped raise funds
for the non-profit
organization that
grants wishes to
special children
in Collier and Lee
counties. The event
featured a fashion
show as well as a
raffle and silent auction of items donated
from Island businesses.
Dolly Mania, left,
Jan Kjome, Merle Schaap
and Vicki Torbush
Stacy Taylor, left,
Bev Lachenmayer
and Mary Martin
Dale Rod and
Donna Melton
Fina Catania, left,
Mary Demarco,
Doris Catanzaro and
Fran Bourdon
Rosel Deschene, left, Eleanor Rzaca, Marge Goebelt,
Huguette Dionne, Sylvie McDonald
By Leigh Tahirovic
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Island ladies turned out
for the February meeting
of the Woman’s Club at
the Marco Island Yacht
Club. Attendees enjoyed
a lunch of tossed salad
and quiche. Numerous
raffle prizes were
awarded before the ladies
played various card
games including Mah
Jongg, Bridge and
Mexican Train. Incoming
president Carolyn Atkins
gave a presentation at the
luncheon as well.
Vini Just and
Betty Bartels
Joyce Dembicki, left,
Mary Orareo, Bonnie
Foster and Eileen
Wardburton
Donna Gordon
Eleanor Bloomfield, left,
Carolyn Atkins and
Marilyn Kendrick
Doris Foutes
Eleanor Rzaca, left, and Susan Purvis
By Leigh Tahirovic
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