On Thursday, January 8, the San Marco Council of Catholic Women (CCW) held its monthly meeting, and the year-rounders were excited to see their snowbird friends. Father Chuck Ruoff gave the …

The Marco Island Beautification Advisory Committee proudly announces the kickoff of the 24th annual Marco In Bloom Landscape Competition—the island’s most anticipated contest, spotlighting the …

Marco Island Woman’s Club (MIWC) President Sue Purvis was dressed in purple, the color of domestic violence awareness, as she welcomed a crowd of ninety ladies to Naples Lakes Country Club for the …

Historian Patty Huff, president of Everglades Society for Historic Preservation, led a lively walking tour of Everglades City on a chamber of commerce morning with temperatures in the mid-70s on …

Please join the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Collier County Branch in celebrating the 29th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration. The …

The Immokalee Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a generous $50,000 grant from Collier Community Foundation. These funds are earmarked to support the Foundation's nationally …

The Naples Philharmonic brings its acclaimed “Around Town” series to United Church of Marco Island on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM, presenting an inspiring community concert led by …

The Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron (MISPS), the local chapter of America’s Boating Club®, will hold its annual Change of Watch on January 14, marking the formal transition of leadership and …

Join the cast of Dearly Departed at the Marco Island Charter Middle Schoolon January 23 (7:00 PM show), January 24(7:00 PM show), and January 25 (3:00 PM show) when a dysfunctional southern …

The 2026 charity gala season officially kicked off Sunday evening. Our Daily Bread Food Pantry (ODBFP), the Marco-based charity that is feeding thousands of nearby residents, had guests channel their …

The circus has come to town, and it’s a blast of good old-fashioned entertainment and fun. The Amazing Anastasini Circus bills itself as “the greatest little show on earth,” and that’s about …

When Luz Perez says she’s going to do something, you can write it down. Just 25, the second-year grad student at the University of Miami’s film school already has a track record of making her …

Thinking about a trip to Italy? Have you considered Napoli (The other Naples)? The Italian American Society (IAS) of Marco Island invites you to join us on a trip to Napoli, via slides and an oral …

“Shalom” is a Hebrew word with three meanings: Hello, Goodbye, and Peace. The Jewish Congregation of Marco Island welcomes year-rounders as well as our seasonal residents to Bubbie’s Bakery …

Long-time Marco Island resident and Grammy nominated recording artist Lee Brovitz has been selected as musical director and bassist on Bobby Wilson’s “The Last Teardrop … the Legend …

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation is once again awarding up to 15 new $20,000 college scholarships ($5,000 per year) to deserving 12th-grade students from eligible high schools in Collier …

Mary Raymond, a member of the Naples Garden Club, will be the guest speaker at the Calusa Garden Club’s first meeting of 2026 on Monday, January 12, at 12:15 PM in Rose Hall of the Marco Island …

A forum on Marco for voicing opinions on today’s hot topics in a respectful, supportive environment is getting its start for 2026.   Providing a safe space for the sharing of opposing …

“People feeding people,” Empty Bowls Naples mission to end hunger in our community one bowl at a time!  Since itsinception, Empty Bowls Naples January event has become synonymous with a …

Over 12 months ago, a couple entered our art gallery, taking time to appreciate the various works of art. After a brief departure, they returned, and I expected to discuss a sale. However, they …