On October 31 and November 1, the Naples Botanical Garden celebrated life beyond the grave with a festive Día de los Muertos! Traditionally, this two-day celebration is a Mexican and Latin American …

United Church of Marco Island (UCMI) will welcome Helga Bartus as its full-time Associate Director of Music on Sunday, November 8. Bartus will join worship at both the 8:30 and 10:00 AM services. …

Guadalupe Center is calling on Southwest Florida to help stock its annual Holiday Gift Shop, where Immokalee parents choose holiday gifts for their own children. The toy drive runs November 2 through …

Vera Ripley, a Marco Island artist, is known for her whimsical paintings of mice that evoke a sense of playfulness and curiosity, creating an intimate connection with people. The Fashion House of …

Visitors to Residents’ Beach are often surprised to be greeted by the friendly smile of former Marco Island police chief Al Schettino, who does four four-hour shifts a week at the island’s …

Art has a way of telling us who we are, where we have been and how the world around us is changing. This season, Marco Island Center for the Arts invites the community to explore those stories …

Grief can be especially difficult during the holiday season, and no one should have to walk through it alone. Marco Presbyterian Church is inviting anyone in the community who is experiencing loss to …

Arts Center Theatre launches its 2026-2027 season with “Packing Up Polly”, a hilarious Southern comedy by Leslie Kimbell, playwright of Four Old Broads and Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty …

A big thanks to the art students from the Marco Island Charter Middle School (MICMS) under the guidance of art teacher Georgann (Gigi) Garraty. This annual Día de los Muertos exhibit is ready for …

It is traditional on this special Mexican day of celebration to wear colorful clothing and display pictures of loved ones and pets who are no longer with us. In that spirit, members came dressed for …

Those big powerboats from Fort Myers Offshore (FMO) were back at CJ’s on the Bay last weekend! Fort Myers Offshore was excited to launch its 2026-2027 season with a run to Marco Island.  …

After over four years of vacancy, a new vendor is coming to Tigertail Beach.  Matt’s Beach Shack, which operates out of Lover’s Key in Fort Myers, was approved by the Board of Collier …

A sold-out crowd enjoyed the Marco Men’s Club Hurricane Ball at the Glades Country Club on October 23. Dave and Susie Walsh were crowned the Hurricane Ball king and queen. New York Rhythm …

Kiwanis Club of Marco Island held its Installation Dinner on Wednesday, October 21, at CJ’s on the Bay. Incoming President Marie Lynn McChesney welcomed Kiwanis members, guests, and past Florida …

The Halloween Spooktacular at Mackle Park has always been a highlight for families living in the area. It’s great fun for young and old alike, as seen by all the families dressed in costume for the …

The 21st annual Marco Island Business Christmas Decorating Contest is now underway! It’s your chance to get in the holiday spirit by “lighting up Marco.” Businesses are judged on exterior …

When Marco Island and Naples residents need information on the November 3 General Elections, there are a lot of places to look. Approximately 75 people, however, chose to turn to the Democratic …

Kiwanis Club of Marco Island hosted TERRIFIC Kids from the fifth grade at Tommie Barfield Elementary School on Wednesday, October 12, at Ori’s Bakery. TERRIFIC stands for Thoughtful, …

For seven years, ASL Friends has worked toward a $100,000 goal to help make the lessons of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood accessible to deaf children through American Sign Language (ASL). The …

Marco Island Rotary Club Sunrise inducted two new members at a recent breakfast meeting. Geoff Fahringer and Donald “DJ” Grandmaison became the newest members of the Club. Fahringer is …