Download or read book The Best of Marco Island written by Patricia Cohen and published by . This book was released on 1996-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marco Island Florida USA written by Bobby Chapman and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marco Island, Florida USA. Travel Guide and Tourism. On Marco Island, nature and art brilliantly intertwine to create a world-class visitor experience! This tiny island perched off the southern-most tip of Florida awaits your arrival. From community theater performances to unique art galleries, Marco Island has a variety of choices for cultural activities. While on the island, you can visit the art league facility, historic exhibits, and working artists' studios. There also are numerous civic events like street festivals, outdoor art fairs, and concerts throughout the year. Marco Island is a water lover's paradise. The best beaches on Marco Island are Tigertail Beach, a county park at the end of Hernando Dr. and South Marco Beach at the southern end of the island. The biggest and best beachfront resorts are found along South Collier Blvd. Marco Island is the gateway to the 10,000 islands area along Florida's peninsula. Marco Island Boat Tours offers a variety of excursions that include wildlife and shelling, or kayak tours through the remote islands. Fishing the deep offshore waters and exploring the secluded islands by boat are very popular. Playful dolphins and gentile manatees welcome you along with more than 200 species of birds, including the American bald eagle. There are dozens of marinas throughout Marco, especially along Bald Eagle Dr, that offer fishing charters and boat rentals for the adventurous. Key West Express also sails from Marco Island for visitors who are departing from Collier County locations. Land lubbers can explore Marco Island by bike or trolley and discover its past as a secluded hideaway for Indians, pirates and famous explorers. Many tourists enjoy local color at the island's outdoor "chickee bars." You'll discover that Marco Island offers a style all its own. Your best tourist information source for and about this destination is the Marco Island, Florida USA Book.
Download or read book Marco Island Florida s Gulf Playground written by Michael Coleman and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Nine Lives of Florida s Famous Key Marco Cat written by Austin J. Bell and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets of an iconic artifact Florida Book Awards, Bronze Medal for Florida Nonfiction Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Award for Meritorious Achievement in Preservation Communications Excavated from a waterlogged archaeological site on the shores of subtropical Florida by legendary anthropologist Frank Hamilton Cushing in 1896, the Key Marco Cat has become a modern icon of heritage, history, and local identity. This book takes readers into the deep past of the artifact and the Native American society in which it was created. Austin Bell explores nine periods in the life of the six-inch-high wooden carving, beginning with how it was sculpted with shell and shark-tooth tools and what it may have represented to the ancient Calusa—perhaps a human-panther god. Preserved in the muck for centuries on Marco Island and discovered in pristine condition due to its oxygen-free environment, the Cat has since traveled more than 12,000 miles and has been viewed by millions of people. It is one of the Smithsonian Institution’s most irreplaceable items. In this fascinating account, Bell traces the clues to the Cat’s mysterious origins that have emerged in its later lives. Captivating readers with the miracle and beauty of this rare example of pre-Columbian art, Bell marvels at how an object originally understood to hold cosmological power has indeed transformed the people and places around it. The Nine Lives of Florida’s Famous Key Marco Cat is the story of a timeless masterpiece of staggering simplicity that has prevailed over impossibly long odds.
Download or read book Clyde Butcher Portfolio I written by Clyde Butcher and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This portfolio, the first black-and-white collection of my photographs reflects my most intimate feelings toward Florida as I viewed it when I first came here over ten years ago. It moved me then and it never ceases to cause me to have deep personal feelings about what I see and what I am able to preserve on film. Florida is... in a phrase: a botanical wonderland, a rather gentle place where light and texture work together to create an ever changing panorama. The... unique primal beauty I discovered when I first came here inspires my technical and artistic creativity to bring you Florida through my eyes so that you too can discover and appreciate it. It is my hope that what you are about to see will inspire in you an interest to preserve what remains of our beloved state for your children and our children's children to enjoy. -- From the Preface.
Download or read book Looking for The Gulf Motel written by Richard Blanco and published by University of Pittsburgh Press. This book was released on 2012-02-12 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family continues to be a wellspring of inspiration and learning for Blanco. His third book of poetry, Looking for The Gulf Motel is a genealogy of the heart, exploring how his family's emotional legacy has shaped—and continues shaping—his perspectives. The collection is presented in three movements, each one chronicling his understanding of a particular facet of life from childhood into adulthood. As a child born into the milieu of his Cuban exiled familia, the first movement delves into early questions of cultural identity and their evolution into his unrelenting sense of displacement and quest for the elusive meaning of home. The second begins with poems peering back into family again, examining the blurred lines of gender, the frailty of his father-son relationship, and the intersection of his cultural and sexual identities as a Cuban-American gay man living in rural Maine. In the last movement, poems focused on his mother's life shaped by exile, his father's death, and the passing of a generation of relatives, all provide lessons about his own impermanence in the world and the permanence of loss. Looking for the Gulf Motel is looking for the beauty of that which we cannot hold onto, be it country, family, or love.
Download or read book Firefly Lane written by Kristin Hannah and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . . now a #1 Netflix series! In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the "coolest girl in the world" moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all---beauty, brains, ambition. On the surface they are as opposite as two people can be: Kate, doomed to be forever uncool, with a loving family who mortifies her at every turn. Tully, steeped in glamour and mystery, but with a secret that is destroying her. They make a pact to be best friends forever; by summer's end they've become TullyandKate. Inseparable. So begins Kristin Hannah's magnificent new novel. Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant, powerful story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives. From the beginning, Tully is desperate to prove her worth to the world. Abandoned by her mother at an early age, she longs to be loved unconditionally. In the glittering, big-hair era of the eighties, she looks to men to fill the void in her soul. But in the buttoned-down nineties, it is television news that captivates her. She will follow her own blind ambition to New York and around the globe, finding fame and success . . . and loneliness. Kate knows early on that her life will be nothing special. Throughout college, she pretends to be driven by a need for success, but all she really wants is to fall in love and have children and live an ordinary life. In her own quiet way, Kate is as driven as Tully. What she doesn't know is how being a wife and mother will change her . . . how she'll lose sight of who she once was, and what she once wanted. And how much she'll envy her famous best friend. . . . For thirty years, Tully and Kate buoy each other through life, weathering the storms of friendship---jealousy, anger, hurt, resentment. They think they've survived it all until a single act of betrayal tears them apart . . . and puts their courage and friendship to the ultimate test. Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever drank Boone's Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than a coming-of-age novel, it's the story of a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by choices. It's about promises and secrets and betrayals. And ultimately, about the one person who really, truly knows you---and knows what has the power to hurt you . . . and heal you. Firefly Lane is a story you'll never forget . . . one you'll want to pass on to your best friend.
Download or read book The Antlered Ship written by Dashka Slater and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inquisitive fox sets off on a seafaring voyage with a crew of deer and pigeons in this enchanting tale of friendship and adventure. Marco the fox has a lot of questions, like: how deep does the sun go when it sinks into the sea? And why do birds have such lizardy feet? But none of the other foxes share his curiosity. So when a magnificent ship adorned with antlers and with a deer for a captain arrives at the dock looking for a crew, Marco volunteers, hoping to find foxes who are as inquisitive as he is that can answer his questions. The crew finds adventure and intrigue on their journey. And, at last, Marco finds the answer to his most important question of all: What's the best way to find a friend you can talk to?
Download or read book Naples Marco Island The Delaplaine 2022 Long Weekend Guide written by Andrew Delaplaine and published by Gramercy Park Press. This book was released on 2021-10-20 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another of Delaplaine’s books offering a personal view on the best things to do, places to eat, shops to visit and attractions to focus on during a Long Weekend in Naples and nearby Marco Island. LODGINGS - RESTAURANTS - ATTRACTIONS - SHOPPING "Just what we needed to dip our feet into Naples." --- Belinda H., Milwaukee “We finally took this book’s advice and spent a couple of days on Marco Island. Now THIS is really a place to relax. We loved it!” --- Belinda G, Phoenix “I find the Delaplaine guides perfect when I travel. No fluff. Just basic information that cuts to the chase. And when he doesn’t like something, he says so bluntly.” –Carolyn M., Dayton
Download or read book Insight Guides Explore Naples the Amalfi Coast written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trip to Naples and the nearby Amalfi Coast gives you the quintessential Italian experience. Start with the maze of chaotic, cobbled streets and the best pizza in the world in Naples' historic centre then go live the high life on the magical island of Capri, playground of the rich and famous. Culture buffs won't want to miss the extraordinary ancient site of Pompeii, which offers a fascinating insight into lives of the Ancient Romans and is undergoing a 90 million facelift. Explore Naples and the Amalfi Coast, part of a brand-new series, is your perfect companion to the region with 12 self-guided walking routes. Insight's trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to Neapolitan cuisine, as well as shopping, entertainment and key historical dates. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route and in the directory section, which contains useful practical information, including carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the pull-out map, and evocative photography captures the breathtaking beauty of the coast. And unlike many other guide books that cover the region, our guide is not taken from a bigger Italy guide but written specifically and updated on location.
Download or read book Stan written by Stan Gober and published by Keller Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stan Gober is an American icon. Each Sunday afternoon over 2,000 high spirited revelers celebrate life at Stan's Seafood Restaurant on Marco Island, Florida. They include Harley riding neurologists, desperate housewives and the ubiquitous good 'ol boys who populate southwest Florida. Book includes a CD of Stan's favorite songs and jokes.
Download or read book Naples Marco Island The Cubby Long Weekend Guide written by James Cubby and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another of Cubby's books offering a personal view on the best things to do, places to eat, shops to visit and attractions to focus on during a Long Weekend in Naples and nearby Marco Island. LODGINGS - RESTAURANTS - ATTRACTIONS - SHOPPING "Just what we needed to dip our feet into Naples." --- Belinda H., Milwaukee "We finally took this book's advice and spent a couple of days on Marco Island. Now THIS is really a place to relax. We loved it!" "I find the Cubby guides perfect when I travel. No fluff. Just basic information that cuts to the chase. And when he doesn't like something, he says so bluntly." -Carolyn M., Dayton
Download or read book Marco Island written by Austin J. Bell, Kaitlin Romey, and the Marco Island Historical Society and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are few places that have undergone a more radical transformation during the past half-century than Marco Island, Florida. Once a pristine tropical paradise with only a few hundred residents, Marco Island is now one of America's most popular island destinations. With a permanent population nearing 20,000--a figure that virtually doubles between the months of January and March--its modern state is largely attributable to the ambitious vision of Florida's "Famous Mackle Brothers." The Mackles, founders of the Deltona Corporation, literally reshaped the island in keeping with their long-term masterplan, capitalizing on the unique history, community pride, and undeniable natural splendor that continue to make it so alluring.
Download or read book Camino Island written by John Grisham and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Soak up the sun—and the intrigue—with the first novel in John Grisham’s beloved Camino series. “A happy lark [that] provides the pleasure of a leisurely jaunt periodically jolted into high gear, just for the fun and speed of it.”—The New York Times Book Review A gang of thieves stage a daring heist from a secure vault deep below Princeton University’s Firestone Library. Their loot is priceless, but Princeton has insured it for twenty-five million dollars. Bruce Cable owns a popular bookstore in the sleepy resort town of Santa Rosa on Camino Island in Florida. He makes his real money, though, as a prominent dealer in rare books. Very few people know that he occasionally dabbles in the black market of stolen books and manuscripts. Mercer Mann is a young novelist with a severe case of writer’s block who has recently been laid off from her teaching position. She is approached by an elegant, mysterious woman working for an even more mysterious company. A generous offer of money convinces Mercer to go undercover and infiltrate Bruce Cable’s circle of literary friends, ideally getting close enough to him to learn his secrets. But eventually Mercer learns far too much, and there’s trouble in paradise as only John Grisham can deliver it. Look for all of John Grisham’s rollicking Camino novels: Camino Island Camino Winds Camino Ghosts
Download or read book A Mostly Kids Guide to Naples Marco Island the Everglades written by Karen T. Bartlett and published by Mostly Kids LLC. This book was released on 2015-02-09 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A (mostly) Kids' Guide to Naples, Marco Island & The Everglades is the region's first guidebook for families with children. The 80-page softcover book, with more than 150 full color photographs, is a fun and humorous kids'-eye view of the beaches, nature preserves, attractions and experiences on land and sea. From awesome museums and attractions in sophisticated Naples to outrageously exciting adventures deep in the Everglades, A (mostly) Kids' Guide to Naples, Marco Island & The Everglades is packed with tidbits of regional history and trivia that even parents, grandparents, educators and armchair travelers will love. They'll laugh out loud right along with the kids at some of the strange stories and quirky creatures that inhabit this exciting land. Airboats and swamp buggies, pirates and Indians, even the legendary Skunk Ape - it's all inside, along with a comprehensive index with websites and phone numbers. A (mostly) Kids' Guide to Naples, Marco Island & The Everglades covers activities for all ages from toddler to teen. It's a must for anyone planning a visit to Florida, as well as newcomers and local kids who want to find even more exiting things to do in their own backyard. Author Karen T. Bartlett is an award-winning travel journalist and photographer who was lucky enough to raise two children in this wild and wonderful land. Her published works include 11 travel destination books and hundreds of travel features in regional and national magazines.
Download or read book Naples Marco Island The Delaplaine 2020 Long Weekend Guide written by Andrew Delaplaine and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-20 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another of Delaplaine's books offering a personal view on the best things to do, places to eat, shops to visit and attractions to focus on during a Long Weekend in Naples and nearby Marco Island. LODGINGS - RESTAURANTS - ATTRACTIONS - SHOPPING"Just what we needed to dip our feet into Naples." --- Belinda H., Milwaukee "We finally took this book's advice and spent a couple of days on Marco Island. Now THIS is really a place to relax. We loved it!" "I find the Delaplaine guides perfect when I travel. No fluff. Just basic information that cuts to the chase. And when he doesn't like something, he says so bluntly." -Carolyn M., Dayton
Download or read book NAPLES MARCO ISLAND The Cubby 2024 Long Weekend Guide written by James Cubby and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another of Cubby's books offering a personal view on the best things to do, places to eat, shops to visit and attractions to focus on during a Long Weekend in Naples and nearby Marco Island. LODGINGS - RESTAURANTS - ATTRACTIONS - SHOPPING "Just what we needed to dip our feet into Naples." --- Belinda H., Milwaukee "We finally took this book's advice and spent a couple of days on Marco Island. Now THIS is really a place to relax. We loved it!" "I find the Cubby guides perfect when I travel. No fluff. Just basic information that cuts to the chase. And when he doesn't like something, he says so bluntly." -Carolyn M., Dayton
