There is a saying in Mexico that goes “without chili, there is no Mexico.” This statement captures the importance of chili pepper in Mexican food and culture. It’s not just another ingredient …

The Mission Committee of United Church of Marco Island recently received a plaque from Habitat for Humanity of Collier County in recognition of the church’s ongoing support in providing affordable …

United Church of Marco Island is excited to announce the resumption of its Saturday Night 5:00 PM Contemporary Worship Service, beginning Saturday, November 1, in Disseler Hall.  The revitalized …

A member of the community for over fifty years, Marco Lutheran Church held its first worship services on Marco Island on May 5, 1974, in the meeting room for the Naples Federal Savings and Loan …

Tickets are on sale now for the Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) 2026 World Class Entertainment Series. Get your music on with a dazzling series of tribute performances showcasing some of the …

From humble beginnings as a few friends with a shared passion for singing sprang a more than 60-70-person vocal assemblage poised to kick off its 23rd year of entertaining audiences in Collier County …

Boating has always been a way of life on Marco Island and what better way to showcase this prowess than the 2025 Marco Island Boat Show, held from Friday, October 10, to Sunday, October 12, for the …

It was a Spooktacular Costume Party for October's Newcomers Luncheon at the Marco Hilton! Members came dressed to impress while dancing to their favorite spooky tunes and testing their bingo …

On October 16th, the Right Club of South Collier County (RCSCC) welcomed Dave Walsh to speak on Florida as a Solar Superpower: Is it a Bright Future or a Burning Failure? Walsh is the former CEO of …

On October 4, ECHO Farm welcomed guests to its North Fort Myers location for the return of its annual Get Into Gardening event. The family-friendly celebration marked the official launch of …

A wave of orange swept over Marco Island this week as more than 700 volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation, its vendor partners, and local store associates fanned out across Winterberry and …

Over 80 volunteers showed up at Residents Beach on October 19th for a Beach Cleanup sponsored by Marco Island Civic Association (MICA) and Our Daily Bread Food Pantry (ODBFP). The Marco Island …

Real estate open houses on Marco Island are nothing noteworthy (unless it’s your house). But this one is special. After a $20 million makeover years in the making, the NCH Marco Island Urgent …

Over the last year, Audubon Western Everglades has partnered with Wisdom Good Works at several locations on Marco Island to try a well-researched product for rat control called Good Bites! The goal …

A new hurricane king and queen were crowned at the Men’s Club Hurricane Ball at the Glades Country Club on October 17, 2025. Outgoing king and queen Ed and Cindy Crane crowned Joe Varano and …

This week, Marco Noontime Rotary celebrated its October "Students of the Month" event at its meeting. The members were very impressed with the students' presentations, their scholastic and athletic …

Residents and local artists filled the Center for the Art Center’s Rush Gallery to listen to Rob Eder’s Fine Art Talk on well-known artists such as Caravaggio, Manet, Picasso, and Jasper Johns. …

It was a German celebration at the October Just Friends luncheon. Some ladies wore German dirndls! Pamela Larkin Caruso and Summer Pliskow from the Naples Players provided the program. 

The Charity Knitters of Marco Island donated 113 blankets on September 25, 2025, to Vitas Health Care. They administer to gravely ill Veterans and others in dire need. The Charity Knitters meet every …

United Church of Marco Island is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Osborn Gerdes as the new full-time Director of Music, beginning this fall. Kathleen will be formally …