On Sunday, April 12, Pastor Ed Brandt of United Church of Marco Island joined Wes Blackwell of the church’s Mission Committee in presenting a $113,000 donation to Peter Johnson of Habitat for …

The Marco Island Area Association of REALTORS® (MIAAOR), through its Professional Development Committee and Member Engagement Committee, is proud to host a Community Blood Drive on Cinco de Mayo, …

Sometimes you put a group together and everything just seems to work. MIA performing arts instructor Chris Dayett believes he has a group working on their upcoming production of Frog and Toad that is …

One could not have asked for a more shelltastic day as families flew to Mackle Park for the sixth annual Burrow Buddies Day, hosted by Audubon Western Everglades. “This is such a fun event and …

Over 75 volunteers met at the South Beach entrance for a beach cleanup on April 11 and picked up more than 175 pounds of trash. A big thanks to the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce, a beach …

The Marco Island Civic Association (MICA) yesterday announced the launch of a major community initiative designating 2026 as “The Year of Clean Water on Marco Island.” The initiative calls on …

Performers in “Founding Mothers,” an original play presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Marco Island Historical Society, found a very welcoming audience, Thursday, …

More than 40 members of the Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron gathered for their monthly dinner meeting — and this one had a little bit of everything: important public safety insights, plenty of …

The line was out the door to meet and get a signature from Clyde Butcher, the photographer known for his black and white photographs of the Everglades. Butcher, 83, kindly greeted each of his fans as …

The Noontime Rotary Club of Marco Island hosted its 16th Annual Spirit of Marco Island Awards at their Diamond Anniversary Gala on Saturday at the Island Country Club. “Celebrating 60 years of …

Just beyond Tamiami Trail lies one of Southwest Florida’s most expansive and ecologically rich landscapes—Big Cypress National Preserve. On Saturday, April 18, the public is invited to take part …

It was a picture-perfect day for the Marco Cruise Club's second annual Beach Day cookout on White Horse Key. There were no fewer than 20 boats and 64 members including families and guests. Commodore …

The three galleries at the Marco Island Center of the Arts were in bloom on April 10 with the breathtaking beauty of floral interpretations inspired not by masterpieces but by local adult students …

One of Everglades City’s favorite teachers is retiring, and you are invited to the celebration! James Paul Tribble has been teaching at Everglades City School since graduating from the University …

“As the sun rises, so does our hope—for He is risen indeed.” On Easter Sunday, April 5, thousands descended on Marco Beach for a spirited Sunrise Service officiated by ministers from five area …

Mackle Park hosted a big kids’ party Saturday morning – not a party for big kids, but a big party for little kids. The Spring Jubilee drew a throng of children and their parents, mostly from …

Usually, when you want to see the art at the Marco Island Center for the Arts, you park your car in the parking lot and go inside to the galleries. On Saturday, though, the art was in the parking lot …

Boca Grande, otherwise known as Big Mouth and the Tarpon Fishing capital of the world, is a place like none other. It is accessible by car over the Boca Grande Swing Bridge or by boat. Boats could …

Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise will be hosting a Shred Party on Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at First Horizon Bank at 605 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island. This is a great …

In last week’s edition of the Coastal Breeze News, we learned about Michael Montgomery’s early life, his years working on oil rigs, his time with WEST Engineering Services, and his witnessing the …