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A rendering shows the proposed academic center. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
A rendering shows the proposed academic center. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
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Principal Melissa Scott speaks to a student between rows of temporary classroom buildings. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Principal Melissa Scott speaks to a student between rows of temporary classroom buildings. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
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Capital campaign co-chairs Dinos and Marianne Iordanou address donors at a "rev-up" party. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Capital campaign co-chairs Dinos and Marianne Iordanou address donors at a "rev-up" party. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
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Principal Melissa Scott with students Teagan Havemeier and Evans Metelus, left. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Principal Melissa Scott with students Teagan Havemeier and Evans Metelus, left. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
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Students head to classes on the rickety wooden deck. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Students head to classes on the rickety wooden deck. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
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Students work in prefab modular classrooms. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Students work in prefab modular classrooms. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
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MIA dean of students Kevin Ray points out a section of decking to be repaired. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
MIA dean of students Kevin Ray points out a section of decking to be repaired. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
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Sections of wooden decking at the school continuously need to be repaired. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Sections of wooden decking at the school continuously need to be repaired. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Sections of wooden decking at the school continuously need to be repaired. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Sections of wooden decking at the school continuously need to be repaired. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Sections of wooden decking at the school continuously need to be repaired. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Sections of wooden decking at the school continuously need to be repaired. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Junior Marissa Roach waters a garden in front of temporary classroom buildings. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Junior Marissa Roach waters a garden in front of temporary classroom buildings. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
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Principal Melissa Scott shows where the school's new buildings will rise. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Principal Melissa Scott shows where the school's new buildings will rise. Marco Island Academy is embarking on a capital campaign to raise millions of dollars and give the school a permanent home, after years of operating in prefab modules.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent