Now here’s something to howl about! National Westie Day was on Friday, March 20 and it was all about celebrating the White West Highland Terriers. Better known as Westies, these small hardy dogs …

Ready for an adventure? It’s the third annual Donald O’Connell Scholarship Scavenger Hunt! On March 21st, fifteen teams (60+ participants) were ALL IN to have fun and win prizes while …

Lunch with Friends gathered some 175 seniors at the Marco Lutheran Church on March 18 where the special lunch was provided by The Watermark of Marco Island and prepared by their Executive Chef, …

Every year on March 19th, Italy celebrates La Festa di San Giuseppe or St. Joseph’s Day. This day is rich in religious significance and celebrated with traditional foods and …

Lauren Butler has created a personal and professional win-win by combining the work she loves with filling a void for the community that’s become her family’s home. The Marco-area resident is …

In less than three months, approximately 170 manatees have died in Florida, with over 30 of the deaths attributed to extreme cold stress during the winter. It isn’t unusual to see death tolls spike …

It was a thick fog that greeted beach cleanup volunteers at South Beach as they arrived for the scheduled March 14 beach cleanup. A big thank you to March’s volunteer organizations, Marco …

Insight into the movement that led to women gaining the right to vote in 1920 was provided visually and vocally during a presentation by Carol Crossed, author of the book “Vintage Tweets: Suffrage …

CurePSP returns to Mackle Park to host the 23rd Annual Southwest Florida PSP Support Group Awareness and Memorial Walk. This uplifting event brings together families, friends, and supporters to honor …

Lynda Wagner was the winner of $6,290 in the Queen of Hearts game at the San Marco Knights of Columbus Bingo Night on February 26! 

The Christian season of fasting, prayer, and repentance that precedes Easter will be observed with sacred songs during the Marco Island Community Chorus’ Lenten Cantata. San Marco Catholic …

Bella Florals, the Marco Island-based florist, has moved locations, selling its prior building on Front Street and opening its new location in the more centrally located shopping center at 1000 N. …

The Palms Ballroom of the JW Marriott Marco Island was aglow with hope the evening of February 6 as supporters of the American Cancer Society gathered for “Timeless Elegance, Lifesaving Impact”, …

Marco Island Charter Middle School (MICMS) is a tuition free Public Charter School located in Marco Island. I have been involved with MICMS since its inception in 1998, when we educated …

A message of hope and an embodiment of joy are what the African Children’s Choir has used to entertain audiences worldwide since its formation more than four decades ago. It’s a musical …

About 200 people gathered recently at the San Marco Catholic Church Parish Social Hall to hear parishioner and renowned neuropsychologist Dr. Paul Nussbaum deliver a hopeful message: brain health is …

My Marco Academy, located at 350 South Barfield on Marco Island, will expand its early childhood offerings with the addition of a new pre-kindergarten class meeting Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM to …

So, you are living in Paradise, here in Collier County. You moved down here when you were freshly retired with lots of energy to go places and do things. But lately you’ve been slowing down. Your …

Amidst the sprawling development plans, deceptive “Blue Ribbon Projects”, and overbearing House bills infecting Florida with “affordable housing” and luxury waterfront condos, East Naples has …

Members welcomed Chief Meteorologist Allyson Rae from NBC Gulf Coast News for their February meeting at the Marco Hilton. Allyson spoke about the dynamics on forecasting Florida hurricanes and …