At its Thursday, April 16 meeting, the Rotary Club of Marco Island Noontime honored the “Students of the Month” from five local area schools. The luncheon honored two students each from Lely …

ASL Friends kicked off 2026 by offering two free, four-week Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) classes in January and February at the Marco Island Fire and Rescue Building. More than 40 …

For the Miccosukee Indians, Earth Day is more than a holiday. It is a celebration of life. This year, the celebration, referred to as ‘International Big Mama Day,’ took place on Saturday, April …

The highly anticipated renovation to the memory care unit at the Arlington Oakton Place in Naples has been completed and was toured during an intimate ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, April 14. For the …

What better way to warm your heart than bringing home a new companion? These loving dogs and cats are available now at Collier County Domestic Animal Services along with other furry friends! For more …

This past weekend, Audubon Western Everglades was extremely grateful to host a Decade Owl Watch Celebration at the Wesley United Methodist Church on Marco Island. We were not only celebrating Owl …

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida took a big step on Saturday. Naples’ preeminent natural preservation organization held a groundbreaking for the $25 million John and Carol Walter Nature …

With blue skies, mild temperatures in the 70s, and a steady east wind, the Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron’s annual circumnavigation of Marco Island once again delivered the perfect blend of …

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry (ODBFP) celebrated its volunteers on April 14 for their contributions over the last ten years. Dedicated, selfless, compassionate, enthusiastic, and positive are some of …

On April 15, some 145 seniors met for the Lunch with Friends at the Marco Lutheran Church, visibly less crowded as friends and family members left the Island for the summer. The seniors were …

It didn’t look like a scam. The email carried the tone and structure of something official—something local. It seemed to come from the Chamber of Commerce on Marco Island, used clean …

The Kiwanis Club of Marco Island was honored to host its first-ever Builders Club Breakfast Celebration, recognizing outstanding student leaders from Marco Island Middle School who exemplify service, …

The Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Sushi Thai as one of its newest members, adding a vibrant and flavorful dining option to the Island’s growing culinary …

After 10 years as Marco Island Academy’s performing arts instructor, Chris Dayett has pulled off perhaps his finest performance. All the stars aligned Friday night, April 17, for the opening night …

Marco Island Charter Middle School principal Margo Heidenreich is urging the community to step up to help fund and sustain the high-achieving school by filling the gaps not covered by tax dollars. On …

When it came time to decide whether to give to the Marco Y’s new Healthy Living Center, it really wasn’t much of a decision at all for Alan and Linda Sandlin. For the longtime Marco Realtors, who …

The year is 1955, and Marco Island Charter Middle School (MICMS) Theater Club welcomes you to Prairie Pines, a sleepy little town in the Arizona Desert with a population just a little over 164 …

The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center (Collier CAC) brought together community members for a focused discussion on the importance of trauma-informed response during its “From Surviving to Saving …

For nearly a decade, Clarice Dowdle and her daughter, Christina Brandes, have been dressing the chicest of women from the palm beaches to Marco Island in their exclusive European resort wear. “We …

More than birdies and eagles are at stake when the 51st annual San Marco Knights of Columbus (Knights) Charity Golf Tournament convenes on Saturday, May 9, at the Island Country Club. Throughout …