The Bayshore District rang in the holiday season on December 5 with its Annual Tree Lighting Festival, transforming Coco Plaza into a hub of holiday cheer. Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered …

A season of exciting entertainment is being planned for Marco Island as the JCMI unveils its four shows of the 2025 season.  The Beach Buoys – the ultimate Beach Boys tribute band – “will …

The Everglades Seafood Festival, presented by the Florida Stone Crabbers Association (FLSCA), is set to commence Friday, February 7th, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., just outside Everglades City Hall at 102 …

The Immokalee Foundation announced today that it has been selected by Microsoft as a continuing Fellow as part of its TechSpark program aimed at bridging the gap between youth education and digital …

The Marco Island House and Business Christmas Decorating Contest Committee and Chairman Dave Rice announce the 19th Annual Christmas Business Decorating Contest has officially begun.  Let's get …

After three weather-related postponements, the Marco Sportfishing Club's highly anticipated Captain Pete 2 Man Redfish tournament finally kicked off on November 22nd. This event is very special to …

A revival of decoupage revival and sea glass made believers of the brisk crowd of seashell enthusiasts at Marco Island Shell Club’s Holiday Show at New Life Christian Church on Friday, November …

Southwest Florida golf enthusiasts recently hit the links as part of The Immokalee Foundation’s 2024 Charity Classic Pro-Am Golf Tournament. The popular charity event included a Pairings Party on …

Christmas Trees, that symbol of hope and joy, take center stage at the Marco Island Center for the Arts. From December 3 - 5, the Marco Island Center for the Arts will host its beloved Festival of …

For the Love of Cats, a non-profit rescue organization committed to saving the lives of cats and kittens in Collier County, is thrilled to announce it has received a gift of $150,000 from …

The Marco Island Community Chorus was founded in 2018 under the direction of Kathleen Osborn-Gerdes. The ecumenical group is comprised of men and women representing nine Christian Communities on …

Canine Cove opened on December 5, 2009, and will turn 15 human years old this month (that’s 105 in dog years!) It was a beautiful sunny Sunday morning around 10:30 AM, and already the Canine …

The Santa Fun Run was back on Saturday morning, bigger than ever. Mackle Park was transformed into a sea of Santa hats and candy-striped socks for the third annual event, with more runners, more …

Michael K. Massey was elected and sworn in as Flotilla Commander of USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 95, Marco Island on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024. Frank Ciriello was elected and sworn in as Vice …

After years of celebrating, Festival of Nations at Marco Island Academy has grown to be a school-wide success. MIA hosted its annual feast on Friday, November 22nd. Festival of Nations is an event …

The YMCA of Collier County is inviting the community to spread holiday cheer and support local families in need through its annual Giving Tree program.  From now to December 11th, community …

They were sweaty, exhausted, frustrated by loss of kitchen appliance from flooding, and facing the daunting challenges of recovery from back-to-back hurricanes, Helene and Milton. As the piles of …

Have fun doing your holiday shopping! You'll find interesting and unique items for sale on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in historic Everglades City, our first county seat, where …

If you haven’t attended a Third Thursday talk at the Museum of the Everglades with museum manager Thomas Lockyear, you’re really missing something. Lockyear combines a researcher’s zeal (he’s …

Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) presents Prosecco & Petit Fours, a holiday shopping and after-hours tour of the Marco Island Historical Museum galleries and exhibits. Prosecco and petit …