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 …

A newly completed Gulf-view estate at 598 Spinnaker Drive has sold for $7.5 million, adding another significant high-end closing to Marco Island’s fall real estate market. Michelle Thomas, global …

Just beyond the busy streets and growing developments of Collier County lies a landscape that has remained largely wild for generations. Spanning more than 729,000 acres of cypress swamps, wet …

Marco Island Academy math chair Zachary Wolfe is perhaps an outlier in his field: he’s a creative math teacher. Maybe that’s why he was recognized as the school’s Teacher of Distinction, the …

Looking for the perfect companion to snuggle with this holiday season? Check out these perfect pups and all the other dogs, cats, and more available to bring joy to your home. Go to the Domestic …

Over 30 volunteers gathered at Residents Beach for a beach cleanup on October 18, 2026.   Big thanks to our sponsors, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry (ODBFP) and Marco Island Civic Association …

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. 

Meals of Hope Marco Island invites you to an upcoming Happy Hour of Hope on Tuesday, October 27, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Marco Island Brewery, 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. All are welcome …

Naples Zoo is celebrating the arrival of three southern crested screamer chicks, hatched on August 10th, 2026, marking the first successful hatch for parents Jamie Lee and Peggy and for this species …

October is Florida Native Plant Month. There is a slight drop in the heat and humidity and we know it is as fall. It’s the ideal time to check the garden. For the month of October, think of Native …

“Every day, we’d say it can’t get any better than this – and then it did.” That’s how Marco Islander Amy Poss summed up the safari tour to Tanzania she and her mother, Susan Poss, took …

According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2026 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, an estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, while nearly …

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on October 9, 2026, as a Category Two Hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. In Collier …

This brand new, fully air-conditioned space is a hub for creativity, art, and handmade goods to come alive! The shopping space features a thoughtfully curated collection of art by local artists, …

“When you see the sign, we’re getting close,” said Samantha Kopren when asked when the Bargain Basket will reopen after a major renovation and expansion. Kopren, former Bargain Basket manager …

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 …

Tommie Barfield Elementary (TBE) third-grade teacher Kelsey Matthiesen is no stranger to competition. The 2008 St. John Neumann High School graduate excelled in multiple sports. Those competitive …

The dolphin study team on board the Dolphin Explorer documented adult female Ollie with her very first baby ever and it is named OZZIE! Ollie’s siblings are Ripple, Mocha, Bubbles, Piper, and Dixon. They are all the aunts and uncles of newborn Ozzie. Welcome to the world little one, and congrats to first-time mom Ollie!

I wanted to share some thoughts to give you and our community perspective on the value of supporting Marco Island Charter Middle School. Understanding the difference between a Charter School and a …

It’s early October 2026 in Southwest Florida and it’s that time of the year for the annual sunflower viewing at Pepper Ranch in Immokalee. The fields turn golden yellow with the blooms of the …