The 250th birthday of the United States of America. That is no small milestone, but a landmark that will be celebrated to the utmost in many festivities reverberated throughout the nation. Here on …

The United Church of Marco Island and its Bargain Basket Mission Committee, through Pastor Ed Brandt, has awarded a $20,000 grant to Grace Place in Golden Gate City, Florida. The grant was …

As election season approaches, the Democratic Women’s Club of Marco (DWCMarco) once again reminded members in its June 9 meeting that “your vote is your voice.” This was the first of several …

The YMCA of Collier County is pleased to announce it has received a $45,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation. These funds will support the continued licensing of the Teaching Strategies …

On Wednesday, June 17, Mackle Park hosted a morning with the Marco Islands Police Department (MIPD). This was a wonderful, well-organized event for the Mackle Parks Summer Camp kids to learn about …

A young osprey rescued from a fishing line entanglement high in a tree on Marco Island has been successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild after receiving care at the Conservancy of …

Get ready for an afternoon of laughter when Arts Center Theatre, in association with DCA Productions, presents comedian Tom Briscoe in his hit stand-up show, “It’s Not Mansplaining, It’s Old …

Collier Senior Center-Golden Gate, Collier County’s first nonprofit senior resource center dedicated to addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers, was recently awarded a $50,000 grant by …

The skies appeared a tad gray but kept a steady and clear course, allowing 250 little pirates to have a swashbuckling good time at the Annual Pirate Day at the Marco Island Historical Society on …

The East Naples Civic & Commerce held its June Luncheon at The Arlington on Thursday, June 18, with guest speaker Florida State Representative Yvette Benarroch presenting. Benarroch represents …

As if Goodland needed an excuse for a party. Spam was sculpted, jammies were worn, alcohol was consumed, and the gods were appeased for one more hurricane season. For what might be the 34th time …

The Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) is launching Summer of Giving 2026, a fundraising campaign to support the conservation and installation of two massive historic gears that once raised and …

Bailey Richards was just regaining his footing after performing a stop, drop, and roll after the barbecue grill he was attempting to roast s’mores on exploded on April 28 in Chokoloskee, just …

The United Church of Marco Island and its Bargain Basket Missions Committee presented a $20,000 check to the Joy of Giving during Sunday worship on June 7. Pat Kaufman, representing the Missions …

This past week, as Marco Noontime Rotary celebrated its 60th anniversary, it installed a new president at its annual event aboard the Marco Princess. And outgoing president Sue Haviland presented …

Happy Hours for Hope are celebrations for a worthy cause. These monthly gatherings raise funds for Meals of Hope, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to eliminate hunger in Collier …

ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the acclaimed podcast known for its engaging and insightful conversations about creativity, culture, and human experience, has officially returned to its …

There wasn’t a frown in sight as the campers attending the City of Marco Island Parks and Rec Summer Camps formed their line for the special cookout lunch. For its fifth year in a row, the …

Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS) will implement updates to its stray hold process and weekend operating hours beginning June 15. These changes are designed to better support lost pets, …

Fun was seen, felt, and had at the Family Kick-Off event at Capri Christian Church on Sunday afternoon in Isles of Capri. This now annual event is the pre-party to a unique week-long evening …