A boater education class will lessen your risk of an accident, running aground, or getting lost on our local waterways. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Certified classes provide boater safety best …

For an afternoon on a recent Thursday, the lobby at Physicians Regional Pine Ridge took on the appearance of a massive surgical suite.   The hospital's new $3 million surgical robot, the most …

The Sunflower Festival at Pepper Ranch in Immokalee is a much-anticipated Fall event since its inaugural in 2014. The Fall viewing during October 8-12, 2025, was scheduled while the flowers are …

Marco Island Center for the Arts invites the public to view the new outdoor installation of the grass walls celebrating “Día de los Muertos - Day of the Dead.” The artwork that decorates the …

When the O’Regan family looks at the photograph of Sean O'Regan holding the Coconut Bowl trophy over his head, surrounded by his teammates, it brings back happy memories. O’Regan had just thrown …

The Marco Island Charter Middle School is more than just a building comprised of brick and mortar. I continue to be impressed by the wonderment of the educational professionalism demonstrated within …

United Church of Marco Island will host a Ministry Fair on Sunday, October 12, immediately following the 10:00 AM worship service. The celebration will also include the reception of nine new members …

In March 2025, families packed the stands at Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach, Florida. Attendees eagerly waited for a bottlenose dolphin named Jett to soar into the air. Instead, horror …

The Marco Island Civic Association (MICA) has installed a new sign at the entrance to the Residents Beach property. According to Ruth McCann, Executive Director, the new sign is to reflect the …

There are many plants that are magnets for butterflies, like the Cassia candelabra or Candlestick cassia or Empress candle (Senna alata) with its large, brilliant yellow candlelight spikes covered …

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A whole month is granted because breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight …

Two of Marco Island’s highest luxury sales this year closed in September, represented by Cathy Rogers of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. A beachfront Villa in Hideaway Beach sold for $8 …

The National Audubon Society announced the winners and honorable mentions of the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards, including two winning images that capture bird life in Florida. Now in its …

With millions of followers across social media and a voice as loud as a Florida thunderstorm, viral content creator and comedian OMGITSWICKS aka Josh Robinson is taking the internet—and the …

Eloise Ayala, Esq., an immigration attorney based in Naples, was the featured presenter at the September 9, 2025, virtual meeting of the Democratic Women’s Club of Marco Island (DWCMarco). She …

Marco Noontime Rotary has many projects, but a primary one is the eradication of polio around the world. As part of this program, Noontime Rotary's meeting this past Thursday, September 18, …

Marco Island Center for the Arts is proud to present Inspiring Fine Art Talk with Rob Eder, a compelling and insightful art presentation on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Join us for a …

Tigertail Beach welcomed 20 students and 33 adult volunteers who participated in the International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 20. Initiated in 1986 by two women in Texas associated with …

Theater has long been a vital part of education, offering unique opportunities for personal and academic development. For students, engaging in theater can be transformative, impacting various …

If you ever worshipped with United Church of Marco Island on a Sunday morning, one of the first people you probably met was not the Pastor or a Deacon or a Greeter. You probably met Officer Bill …