When you visit the Museum of the Everglades, you are invariably greeted by an amiable bearded gentleman named Matthew Anderson. Anderson isn’t quiet, but he’s not extroverted. He's helpful and …

Newcomers discovered the fascinating world of Florida’s coastal birdlife in September. Speaker Derek Salge from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection spoke on conservation efforts to …

The 2025 Sea turtle season is winding down and the monitors are encountering less sea turtle related activity on the beach. Still, you might encounter hatchlings on their way to the water, or on a …

Public outcry poured in after a video of an endangered giant manta ray being captured off Panama City Beach went viral in July 2025. Viewers were shocked that the protected species was legally …

Lying up high in the JW Marriott overlooking Caxambas Pass, the last inlet on the west coast of Florida, Thomas slept through the alarms and wake-up calls. The turquoise green waves lapping on the …

The dragon fruit is found on a night-blooming cactus called Hylocereus undatus, and many backyard gardeners are increasingly growing this cactus vine in their home gardens. It has slowly gained …

Two wheels, four wheels, or no wheels at all – Marco Island Bike Rentals has you covered. The shop on Collier Blvd., just up from McDonald’s, rents bikes, e-bikes, golf carts, and kayaks, and …

This month, "Just Friends" enjoyed a program with author Renee Rosen, who wrote "Let's call her Barbie." We learned about the history of the toy company called Mattel and how the Barbie doll came to …

On Saturday, November 22, from 9:00 to 3:00, Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island invites the Marco Island community to gather at the Marco Lutheran Church parking lot for one of the most anticipated …

Longtime Marco Island resident, Michael M. Meguid, M.D., proudly announces the release of Great Joys, Great Sorrows—An Immigrant’s Journey Through Surgical Residency, the much-anticipated fourth …

The Watermark residents Glenn and Mary DuBrucq celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary with a party and spectacular dinner specially prepared for them by Executive Chef Salvatore.   Glenn and …

Looking at the sea turtle activity as compiled by Collier County, it looks like a banner year for the 2025 sea turtle season. The County recorded 24% more total nests this year. Likewise this year, …

Have you ever wondered why Orchids remain a favorite with plant lovers everywhere? You are most likely drawn to their flowers in different colors, shapes, sizes, and even scents. Orchids are also …

Monsoonal heavy rainfall has been steady in Southwest Florida over the weekend and more rain is predicted for the coming week. On Sunday morning, Marco Beach had ponding and mushy sand in many areas, …

Swimmers from the Marco YMCA spent the Labor Day weekend in Key West and came home with a boatload of treasures. But the Marco swimmers weren’t diving the Atocha shipwreck in search of …

In radiology, we’re taught to see the subtle. To catch what others miss. To read the fractures beneath the skin, the scars beneath silence. I used to think of CT scans and X-rays as cold means to …

Each year, millions of older people – one in four of those aged 65 or older – suffer a fall, leading to three million emergency room visits annually. “Falling once doubles your chances of …

Sea Turtle monitors are busy checking out all the nests during their morning inspection. As the expected sea turtle hatch date (approximately 60 days) approaches, sea turtle monitors observe all …

United Church of Marco Island will begin a sermon series entitled, “From Ruin to Redemption,” on Sunday, September 14 at the 10:00 AM worship service. “Many people have experienced depressing …

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has granted Florida Atlantic University (FAU) a permit to “nonlethally harass” burrowing owls on campus to encourage them to vacate areas …