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"EyeOnMarco, Friday, May 18, 2018!
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"ENJOY OUR PARADISE"
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:    
"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."        
- Thomas Jefferson


FOOD FOR THOUGHT:    
"Show me a completely smooth operation and 'll show you someone who's covering mistakes. Real boats rock."
     - Frank Herbert

MILLENNIAL JOB INTERVIEW VIDEO:   Link.    Don't miss!
 

DILBERT SAYS:  Link.
MARCOITES!!
KUDOS TO COUNCILOR'S REED, BATTE & BROWN FOR PURSUING AN INVESTIGATION--UNFORTUNATELY IT TAKES FOUR VOTES!!
I urge ALL Marcoite's to take a few minutes and read the information below, look at some of the excerpts of the May 7 council meeting I have provided and read the articles & LTE's & the unbelievable responses by Chairman Grifoni's.  Is it any wonder Head Hunters, let alone qualified candidates for manager are not breaking down our door.  Let your council know your druthers of immoral and possible illegal actions of some of the elected officials which has brought embarrassment & discredit to our Paradise.
E-mail ALL council members at: City_council@cityofmarcoisland.com 
UNBELIEVABLE: NEITHER GRIFONI OR HONIG APOLOGIZED FOR THEIR BEHAVIOR OR THANKED MS SCOTT FOR COMING FORWARD--OR WE WOULD STILL HAVE AN ACCUSED BATTERER FOR A CITY MANAGER!! KUDOS MS SCOTT & THANK YOU FOR YOUR COURAGE!!
  City Council Mtg, Monday, May 21 at 5:30 PM.  Agenda.
 CITY POLITICS SAGA CONTINUES!!
SUMMARY OF CITY COUNCIL MTG, MONDAY, MAY 7,2018.
Council Chairman Grifoni hijacked the meeting by REFUSING to RECOGNIZE other council members  to address or amend the agenda--regarding postponing city manager selection process, chair stepping down and adding the Niblock Sheriff's Investigative Report to the agenda. Grifoni ruled them all out of order!  When City Attorney said it could be voted on and added to agenda if majority supported it, Honig, INCORRECTLY stated it had to be a super-majority (which means 5 of the 7 councilors had to vote yes)  Guess which three (3) voted against putting it on the agenda- GRIFONI, HONIG & RIOS  (good to remember at the voting booth) 
 
Councilor Brown did get to bring it up at Council Communications 3 hours into the meeting after most of the two hundred residents went home.
Additional interesting policy change which was brought up to the Chairman was for speakers to give their name and address prior to speaking---Grifoni said it wasn't necessary!!  Several folks who got up to praise Grifoni & Honigs contributions to the community--
DON'T LIVE ON MARCO--SHAM!!
  SALIENT POINTS OF THE MEETING ARE CAPTURED HERE.  Link.
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MORE SHAME ON THE CITY ATTORNEY!!!  
City Attorney Gabriel, in response to Councilor Brown question "who authorized Weiss Serota (Gabriel's Law firm) to negotiate anything with Marco Island Academy, Ms. Scott's employer and Gabriel replied, "MIA's attorney asked him to draft the resolution" . (view resolution here)
A confirmed representative of Ms Scott stated to Coastal Breeze News:  "
the city drafted a Resolution NEITHER  PROPOSED NOR WRITTEN BY SCOTT OR HER REPRESENTATIVE", contradicting allegations made at the May 7 council meeting. (by city attorney) 
PS: City Attorney has billed the city $41,086.10 for "City Manager Investigation", Feb & March-your tax dollars at work!
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1. Contentious Public Comments Directed at City Council.  Link.
2. LTE: One Marco Islander's Thoughts.  Russ Columbo. 
Link.
3. LTE: THREE PRONGED APPROACH to city council debacle.  Link.
3. Chairman Grifoni's response to LTE's (2 & 3) above.  Link.
UNSUNG HERO AWARD, NOMINATIONS WANTED!!
 "UNSUNG HERO AWARD"  SUNRISE ROTARY REQUESTS NOMINATIONS!
The Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise announced today it is accepting nominations for its quarterly "Unsung Hero" award. The Unsung Hero is a person who has gone above and beyond the call of duty. He or she will be a special person who has done extra special things for the Marco Island community without receiving or expecting praise or recognition.  Flyer.
 MARCO MOVIES--PLAYING NOW!!!
Marco Movies
 NEW:   DEADPOOL 2,  BOOKCLUB  also playing LIFE OF THE PARTY &  AVENGERS: INFINITY WARS .   
  
Show times:  Link. Tickets:  Link.


FOOD, BEER, WINE, POPCORN, STEAKS AND LOTS MORE!!!!!  
          MATINEES ARE BACK
 THUNDER STORMS, COLD, RAIN ----COME EARLY-BEST SEATS! 
MARCO 7 DAY FORECAST!! 
   Marco Tide Charts
      Caxambas  Link
                 &
       Big Marco Pass
                      Link.     

    GREAT WEATHER 
       FOR A MOVIE!!
KEEP SMILING--LAUGH MORE!--ENJOY!
KEEP SMILING--LAUGH MORE!!     TAKES ALL KINDS!


FOOD FOR THOUGHT FROM CHARLES SHULTZ  RIP CHARLES   Link.

HONOR OUR HEROES--NEVER FORGET!!
                               GOD BLESS OUR GREAT COUNTRY!!!
Flag "We live in the land of the free because of the brave!"   Powmia
              Pray for our military and their families!!
                 ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL!
FLY YOUR FLAG EVERY DAY!!
           FLY YOUR FLAG EVERY DAY!!
Buy American made Flags. Dave Gardner, local VFW, and he delivers on Marco.  Email:   v fw6370dave@gmail.com
GARAGE, YARD, ESTATE SALE!!!
Garage Sale Gif
 

NO GARAGE SALES THIS WEEK!
LOCAL HEADLINES:
1. Contentious Public Comments Directed at City Council. Link.   
          (Make sure you read to the end of the story)
2 New Police Captain Promotion Announced. Link.
  Kudos Capt. Rich!
3. Rampant robocalls and what can be done to stop them.  Link.
4. Marco Council rejects 'time-out provision' for advisory committees. Link.
RECALL:  5. Salmonella  recall 200 million eggs sickens more people. Link.
   (in 10 states including Fl, check brands listed) 
WORLD HEADLINES!!!
1. Judge to decide Florida ban on smokable medical marijuana.  Link.
2. It's safe to eat romaine lettuce, CDC says.  Link.  Good news!
3. Is this an angel caught on camera?  
Link.    I'll play it safe! Sure!
4. NASA satellite falls to Earth after 2 decades in space.  Link.
5. Where does a HUGE alligator go?  Anywhere he wants!  Link.    WOW!
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 CALENDAR EVENTS:
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1. CITY OF MI TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW FOR MAY. 
Flyer.
 
2. MI CENTER FOR THE ARTS has several UPCOMING MUSICAL INTERLUDES in  May June & July.    Flyer.
 
3. CITY OF MARCO ISLAND SUMMER CAMPS.  Flyer.

4. May 18, Friday,  6-9PM.  CASINO NIGHT to benefit the MI Charter Middle School.  MI Historical
 
Museum.  Flyer.


5. May 19, Saturday, 9:30 AM.   THE WEAR IT EVENT is to be held at the Marco Island Yacht Club
  on Saturday, May 19th, at 10:00 am. Once again, everyone attending needs to wear their life jacket and assemble at 9:30 am.   Link.


6. May 21, Monday, 7PM.  CROCS & GATORS presented by Bob McConville. Rose History Auditorium.
 Flyer.

7. May 30, Wednesday, 5-7PM.  MEALS OF HOPE HAPPY HOUR at Old MI Pub & Restaurant. Flyer.
MAXINE KNOWS BEST!!
  


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