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Photos: MIA groundbreaking, 2019

Lance Shearer
Correspondent
Two dozen people line up for the ceremonial groundbreaking. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
Two dozen people line up for the ceremonial groundbreaking. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
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Marianne Iordanou, co-chair of the school's capital campaign, speaks flanked by founder Jane Watt and principal Melissa Scott. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
Marianne Iordanou, co-chair of the school's capital campaign, speaks flanked by founder Jane Watt and principal Melissa Scott. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
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Jane Watt gets a hug from benefactor Tish Champagne. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
Jane Watt gets a hug from benefactor Tish Champagne. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
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MIA founder Jane Watt speaks next to a rendering of the new facilities. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
MIA founder Jane Watt speaks next to a rendering of the new facilities. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
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Benefactors Karen and Bill Young stand to be recognized. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
Benefactors Karen and Bill Young stand to be recognized. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
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Jim and Jane Watt, from right, with children Olivia and Jonathan. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
Jim and Jane Watt, from right, with children Olivia and Jonathan. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
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Principal Melissa Scott sports a sequined pink hardhat. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
Principal Melissa Scott sports a sequined pink hardhat. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
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A rendering shows the eventual layout of MIA facilities. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
A rendering shows the eventual layout of MIA facilities. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
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School supporters join students on the central deck. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
School supporters join students on the central deck. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
Founder Jane Watt speaks, with Marianne Iordanou, co-chair of the school's capital campaign, right, and principal Melissa Scott. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
Founder Jane Watt speaks, with Marianne Iordanou, co-chair of the school's capital campaign, right, and principal Melissa Scott. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
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Two dozen people line up for the ceremonial groundbreaking. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
Two dozen people line up for the ceremonial groundbreaking. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent
MIA founder Jane Watt speaks to a gathering of the school's students and supporters. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
MIA founder Jane Watt speaks to a gathering of the school's students and supporters. Marco Island Academy, the island's charter high school, broke ground for phase one of their permanent campus Monday morning, and announced progress in their overall fundraising campaign.
Lance Shearer/Correspondent