There’s always something to celebrate on Marco Island, and Saturday evening, it was the Kentucky Derby. For the 152nd Run for the Roses, Marco establishments hosting Kentucky Derby parties included …

After a slight, um, “paws,” the popular YMCA Mutts and Margaritas event came back to the Esplanade on April 28. About 137 attendees came to enjoy a margarita, mingle with two-and four-legged …

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort has announced its transition to new ownership from MassMutual, a leading mutual life insurance company, to a joint venture between Sculptor Real Estate Income …

The Marco Island Center for the Arts invites the community to celebrate its 2026 Artist of the Year Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Night on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM. This annual event, …

Chris Sullivan Luxury Group is pleased to announce the addition of agent Heather Hassell. As a resident of southwest Florida for over four decades, Heather is a fixture of the Marco Island community, …

On Sunday, April 19, United Church of Marco Island (UCMI) and the Bargain Basket of Marco Island proudly presented a special Easter Offering gift of $51,908.45 to Warrior Homes of Collier, a …

The Kiwanis Club of Marco Island continues to be a driving force for positive change in our community, dedicated to improving the lives of children and fostering a spirit of service that resonates …

The Marco Island Chapter of P.E.O. International ended its busy season with presentations from two prominent Marco women, a lively cowboy-themed social that doubled as a fundraiser that corralled …

On Saturday, April 25th, thirty-eight of Marco Island Academy’s most passionate scientists embarked on a whirlwind adventure to Disney World’s Hollywood Studios to attend Disney Imagination …

When we last checked in with second-generation Marco Islander Ryan Witthoff, we were celebrating his ascension in the college basketball world (Shooting Star, June 27, 2024). Witthoff was possibly …

The YMCA of Collier County recently hosted its annual Healthy Kids Day at its Marco Island and Naples campuses, welcoming families from across the community. The family friendly event focused on …

As Claribel Gutierrez was basking in the glory of winning the Marco Island Police Foundation Rib Cook-off for the second year in a row, Alex Hernandez was already thinking about basting his ribs in …

Get ready for a night of suspense, laughter, and island intrigue as the Marco Island Center for the Arts’ Arts Center Theatre proudly presents Marco Midnight, the latest theatrical work from local …

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) 2026 Lionfish Challenge will kick off May 22 and run through Sept. 14. The challenge will feature several exciting new competition …

Volunteers from the YMCA of Collier County, alongside members of the Noontime Rotary Club, conducted a thorough campus cleanup with equipment and supplies generously provided by Publix, Waste …

AAUW-Marco Island (AAUW-MI), the local branch of the American Association of University Women, celebrated scholarship winners at CJ’s on the Bay with an elegant luncheon on April 20. Two high …

Family Church on Marco Island invites the community to a special Family Movie Night featuring David, a beautifully animated film. David's story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises …

After a visit to the doctor, Leebe Fish owner, Paul Bertell, was told that his liver was having issues. This is an all-too-common problem for many people, as so much of our food is filled with …

The second annual Special Heart's Day, held at Veteran’s Community Park on April 18, was another great success. Thanks go to all who made this Autism Awareness event, well, special. Island …

Platinum Dry Cleaners, a Naples, FL based full service dry clean and laundry operation with two retail locations, 12 delivery routes, a 12,000 sq ft processing facility, and 40 employees announces …