February 2026 marked a powerful milestone for Habitat for Humanity of Collier County with its 15th annual Give to the Max Matching Challenge. In past years, the community’s generosity always rose …

More than 120 Magic Under the Mangrove patrons gathered at the Keewaydin Island Lodge for an exclusive Patron Party previewing the highly anticipated auction items for the gala on March 5, benefiting …

The gulf between Marco Island’s tranquil beaches and Mumbai’s overcrowded pediatric wards is measured not only in miles but in heartbeats. In 2023, a visit to India by Marco Island Rotarian Prem …

When director Craig Greusel is asked why Coastal Breeze News readers should come see his play, Southern Fried Funeral, he offers a compelling reason. “Well,” Greusel said, "funerals have the word …

The Rotary Club of Marco Island Noontime is proud to announce Val Simon as a distinguished honoree for the 2026 Spirit of Marco Island Awards, to be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Island …

The Arlington of Naples proudly commemorated its 10th anniversary by hosting the Decade of Distinction Brunch on Monday, February 23, 2026, bringing together an extraordinary group of nonprofit …

Like a major motion picture, producing a successful fashion show is a group effort, with many contributors playing their part to ensure the show will go on. This becomes clear when one looks through …

The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks welcomed Floridians from all over South Florida to join them in celebrating Big Cypress National Preserve. Community members laced up their boots last …

Can you imagine living in southwest Florida and never going to the beach or searching for shells? For those of us who love shelling, that’s almost impossible to picture! But on Presidents’ Day, …

Hundreds of local students will have new opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) Classroom Makeover Grant program has …

After six weeks of recovering from a total hip replacement, depressing political rhetoric, and now the bold geopolitical move by our president to eliminate the world of unspeakable evil, I was …

More than 50 Marco Crews Club members gathered together for an awesome night to celebrate Mardi Gras. Guests arrived dressed for the festivities in traditional colorful attire of purple, green, gold, …

United Church of Marco Island is pleased to present San Diego concert pianist Peter Gach, Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM, as part of the Guest Artist Series. A freewill offering will be taken at …

When we wrote about his book Good Morning Marco Island in November of 2022, Marco resident Glenn Livesey (whose pen name is Glenn L.) swore to us that he had written his last book about the …

Kiwanis Club of Marco Island held its breakfast meeting on February 19 and honored Terrific Kids from third grade at Tommie Barfield Elementary School. What is a Terrific Kid? Terrific Kids are …

On Monday, February 16, Marco Island Academy’s Science National Honor Society (SNHS) members were welcomed to the NCH Judith and Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center. Tesa-Ann Smith, Coordinator …

The Marco Bay Yacht Club (MBYC), a vibrant boating and social organization serving Marco Island and the South Naples area, marked a milestone evening with its 52nd Annual Change of Watch at the …

The 14th annual Harbor Arts & Music Festival at MarGood Harbor Park, 321 Pear Tree Avenue in Goodland, is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This juried …

Fusion is the order of the day at Sushi-Thai Marco Island. Karnjana Sirimaturos has blended the much-loved cuisines of two Asian nations at her restaurant, located in the Shoppes at San Marco …

It was a bonanza of orchids for the 2026 Naples Orchid Society’s Annual Orchid Show and Sale held during the weekend of February 21st at the Naples Botanical Garden. The Garden’s Kapnick Hall …