United Church of Marco Island has awarded $50,000 to help Our Daily Bread Food Pantry (ODBFP) distribute a projected 2.1 Million pounds of nourishing food (estimated 1,750,000 meals) annually in 2025 …

The Chokoloskee Fishing Tournament at Chokoloskee RV Park is set for June 1 - August 30, 2025, promising an entire summer of competitive fishing in the picturesque surroundings of Chokoloskee, …

“I have been making art seriously since I was 18 years old after I discovered an artist named Feng Zhu, which has sent me down a wild journey of which I have dedicated my life to becoming the most …

The San Marco Knights of Columbus held their 50th Charity Golf Tournament in May, which saw 144 enthusiastic golfers come out swinging to support a very successful fundraising event. The 18-hole …

Meet Me in the Middle is a common phrase, which is a fitting title for a project connecting different generations from Marco Island Charter Middle School (MICMS) and community members. According to …

You have seen us in the newspapers. You have seen us volunteering at community events, often wearing our signature blue shirts. But do you know who we are and what we do? We are the Marco Island …

When JRobert - aka The Florida Fiddler - moved to Idaho nearly two years ago, it left a hole in the heart of live music lovers on Marco Island and throughout Southwest Florida. But Friday night, May …

Little Pink Houses of Hope, the national nonprofit that provides free, weeklong vacation retreats to families battling breast cancer, kicked off its third annual Marco Island retreat on Sunday, June …

For the Love of Cats, a non-profit rescue organization dedicated to saving the lives of cats and kittens in Collier County, hosted their first annual ‘Purrs and Paddles’ Pickleball Tournament on …

On May 13, the Democratic Women’s Club of Marco Island (DWCM) gathered once more in the warm glow of community and purpose, where heart meets action and hope is given shape through service. The …

Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island ended its 2024-2025 seasonal year with a luncheon in late April. Club meetings are held from October through April each year, and the end-of-season April meeting …

Perhaps the largest crowd in Marco Island Academy history packed the school’s gymnasium/theatre on Friday, May 23, to honor the 80 members of the Class of 2025. "It was wonderful to have so many …

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proud to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website. To explore the new website and …

Island DAR members enjoyed an informal end-of-season lunch at the Marco Island Yacht Club, May 15th and welcomed two of three new DAR members, Pat Gibbons and Krista Jansen. Cheryl Ballenger could …

It was a memorable night as the Marco Island Center for the Arts hosted a celebratory evening to honor the Artists of the Year for 2025 on May 6th. According to Hyla Crane, Executive Director for …

On Friday, May 16th, members of Marco’s Sunshine Sisters decided to leave Marco and visit Brambles English Tea Room in Naples for a “spot of tea and traditional English scone.” Michele Irimies …

On Saturday, May 24th , from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, volunteers will be placing American flags for Memorial Day in the medians on Collier Blvd from the Jolley Bridge to San Marco Road. On Monday, May …

Captain Mitch’s Airboat Tours story will be in an upcoming edition of Coastal Breeze News. Catch up on the first part of the story, “Culture of Mistrust Resurfaces in Everglades Airboat …

Just Friends enjoyed a French theme at their May luncheon. Many wore berets and dressed with a Parisian flair and mini Eiffel towers decorated the tables. Krista Myers of Marco Island Aesthetics …

Are you looking to help raise awareness about nonnative species and remove invasive Burmese pythons from our treasured Everglades ecosystem, all while getting the chance to win a share of $25,000 in …