Now You Know: Two productions at Arts Center Theatre

“Southern Gothic Novel” by Frank Blocker, a “darkly comedic tale of crime and love through a solo portrayal of 17 different characters” which “unfolds a gripping narrative set in a secretive Mississippi town” is promised to keep you on the edge of your seat.

It’s coming to Marco Island Center for the Arts coming on April 27 and tickets are available now.

On April 28, the Arts Center Theatre presents The Carl Granieri Orchestra’s “Voyces” – Harmonious vocals performing intricate arrangements of songs from every era and genre.

It features vocalists selected from the CGO Stars of Tomorrow Educational Program and accompanied by Carl Granieri, conductor, pianist, keyboardist, arranger, producer and vocalist.

For tickets and more information for either event, visit marcoislandart.org or call 239-394-4221 or marcoislandart.org/arts-center-theatre/.

Spirit Awards is Saturday

The Rotary Club of Marco Island Noontime recently has a “big” social event for April, the 14th Annual Spirit Awards of Marco Island and the Great Gatsby Gala.

The event will be held at the Island Country Club at 5 p.m., Saturday, April 27. 

There will be live entertainment and dancing, dining, awards and more.

You are asked to join the Great Gatsby spirit and dress in Roaring 20s or cocktail attire.

The individuals and organizations that are being honored for their exceptional contributions to the community are the Marco Island Historical Society, Jennifer and Derek Tenney, the YMCA of Collier County and Mike Stanczak. 

Proceeds from the event will go back to supporting the needs of the community.

For sponsorship details and/or ticket sales contact Al Diaz, 239-438-5285 or manager@RoyalMarcoWay.com. 

Domino’s adds NY-style pizza

Domino’s, which is expanding with two new stores, one on Marco the other in South Naples, is now offering a slice of New York.

According to a news release, the pizza is made with a “new thin crust that is cut into big, foldable slices.”

The New York-style pies are available now.

You can get large three-topping New York-style pizzas for $10.99 or you can order the new pies as part of the Mix & Match Deal, any two or more menu items (including medium two-topping New York-style pizzas) for $6.99 each.

Sailing lessons, courses will resume at Pink Shell

Sailing lessons and courses will resume at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach, starting May 2.

The company had to suspend operations on Fort Myers Beach due to marina damage from Hurricane Ian in September 2022.

“We are delighted to return to this favored destination on Fort Myers Beach in our company’s 60th Anniversary year,” said Doris Colgate, Offshore Sailing School president and CEO.

“We know our students will enjoy the many enhancements the Pink Shell Beach Resort has made in the past 18 months to its facilities, marina, beachfront pool area, and restaurants overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.”

Offshore Sailing School instructors will teach basic sailing lessons, three-day “Learn to Sail” certification courses, as well as “Fast Track to Catamaran Cruising” seven-day course, combining learning to sail aboard a Colgate 26 sailboat and training aboard a big yacht, such as a Leopard 40 catamaran.

The company offers the same courses on Captiva Island at ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa aboard a Colgate 26 and 40’ monohull yacht.

Coastal and Offshore Passage Making courses are also offered at these Southwest Florida resort locations. Team building and corporate group sailing and racing events are available at both locations aboard a fleet of Colgate 26 sailboats, designed by company founder/Chairman Steve Colgate.

The school also offers US Sailing certification courses in St. Petersburg and Key West, Florida, and Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands. The company teaches a US Powerboating certification course aboard a Moorings power catamaran from The Moorings base on Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

Students receive textbooks to study in advance and can earn US Sailing certification to skipper a boat up to 50’ all in just one week. Resort accommodations are included with the sailing course packages and the company also has no-lodging rates for area residents and those with alternate accommodations nearby.

 The company’s head office is at 6338 Presidential Ct., Ste. 201, Fort Myers, Florida, 33919. Visit offshoresailing.com/.  

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