When you think of invasive reptiles in South Florida, your list will include the green iguana and the Burmese python. Green iguanas ( Iguana iguana ) are large, typically green lizards, and some …

The heart of Hideaway Beach Club has long been its golf course, and on Tuesday, it was officially given new life. After eight months of work, the $5.6 million improvement of its nine-hole golf …

What better time to host the Florida Panther Festival than on a Collier County Free Day! On Saturday, November 7, the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens saw young and old gather to celebrate Florida’s …

On Marco Island, Sharon McLaughlin started S McLaughlin Unique Gifts 15 years ago with uniquely designed tea towels. According to McLaughlin, Marco Island was the very first city that she designed 15 …

Packing Up Polly is a Southern comedy by Georgia-based Leslie Kimbell, playwright of the hugely successful “Four Old Broads” series and “The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant.” This …

Music and laughter rose over the swamp on Saturday, October 24,   as dozens arrived at Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery for a chance to dip their toes into the marsh. The atmosphere …

Dick Larson has fished the waters around Marco Island for years, but a redfish he caught Wednesday, October 21, during the Marco Sportfishing Club’s Redfish XXI Team Event gave him something he had …

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s 2026 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Fishing Tournament raised $255,276 in net revenue to support water quality programs across Southwest Florida. …

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 …

Marco Island City Council honored the Marco Island Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) with a proclamation on October 5, 2026.

When Chris Dayett signed up his Marco Island Academy drama students for the 24 Hour Plays, he had no way of knowing what they might be able to do in one day. On Saturday night, October 3, on the …

Since July, we’ve previewed several thousand pieces of fine jewelry. And by far? The biggest crowd favorite has been the starfish…

In a world where romance stories have been subdivided into a seemingly endless array of subgenres (romantacy, historical romance, paranormal romance, Viking romance…) and tropes (slow burn, enemies …

Sunny skies and a cool breeze greeted runners and walkers who arrived at the YMCA for the fifth annual Fun Run and Walk. This Halloween-themed 5k was extra sweet …

Local veterans and heroes will be sharing their thoughts on what makes Marco and America special by answering some patriotic questions. It’s our way to honor those whose dedication and sacrifices make our Island community shine. 

Don’t be afraid of ghosts this Halloween! Bring one of these super cute and definitely ghost-busting pets home and maybe even do some tricks for treats! Go to the Domestic Animal Services …

Family life brings joy, challenges, and opportunities to grow at every age. Beginning Sunday, November 1, 2026, United Church of Marco Island invites the community to a four-week sermon series …

When Barbara Malta presented her Unlacing the Lady act for the Lunch With Friends group on October 21 at Marco Lutheran Church, she was calling on her background as a Civil War re-enactor. …

We have been talking about loneliness and ways to stay connected to our community, but this week I would like to talk about something that is sometimes a little harder to discuss—food insecurity. …

This year, 2026, is another huge loss of a nesting shorebird species, Wilson’s Plover, on Sand Dollar Island/Big Marco Pass Critical Wildlife Area (CWA). According to Audubon of the Western …