On May 21, 2025 the Marco Island Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee held a Rodenticide Workshop to develop a plan to protect Marco Island’s wildlife from the harmful effects of …

Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island is pleased to announce that four graduating seniors from Marco Island Academy were chosen to receive the Club’s college scholarships for 2025: Lily Tessarzik, …

Youths and parents in the East Naples area can choose from a variety of options for structured summertime activities this year. Options include summer camps targeted to specific age groups and …

Marco Island’s beach has been monitored for sea turtle activities since 1990 to comply with the permit requirements for beach renourishment and raking. Every morning during Sea Turtle season, you …

“Living with purpose and meaning is much better than not living with purpose and meaning.” That uncomplicated declaration represents an essential truth for Kevin Scobie, one that has long …

Memorial Day on Marco Island began a few days earlier than the Monday ceremonies held at the Veterans Community Park. The team of volunteers headed by Jon and Suzan Busch headed out early on Saturday …

Two years into the $3.3 million Fruit Farm Creek mangrove restoration project - the largest in Florida history at 209 acres - things are not progressing as quickly as planned. According to Jamie …

The YMCA’s Pre-K school on Marco Island recently concluded its school year with a heartwarming “graduation” ceremony. Scores of proud parents and grandparents watched with joy as their children …

The Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise was honored to present scholarships to five outstanding Marco Island Academy students at Senior Awards Night on May 20. Sue Purvis, Rotary Interact Advisor, …

Captain Mitch House maneuvers a small fishing boat through mangrove tunnels as an odor stings the nose and dead fish float upon the surface water in the Western Everglades.  He, his wife of 20 …

The RE/MAX Alliance Group held its annual Awards Banquet and celebrated their successes for 2024. Pat Wilkins was ranked Number One in Florida for commissions earned and Christine Waldren was awarded …

On May 13, the Democratic Women’s Club of Marco Island (DWCM) gathered once more in the warm glow of community and purpose, where heart meets action and hope is given shape through service. The …

Sea Turtle nests in Marco are almost as high as last year’s for this same period (15 vs. 16). The typical peaks occur between the last week of May and the third week of June. Nesting sea turtles …

Waterlily enthusiasts experienced walking among the waterlilies at the Naples Botanical Garden on Friday, May 23. If you want to be closer to a Hardy or Tropical Waterlily, this was a must-do event. …

About 150 people commemorated Memorial Day at the “All Gave Some – Some Gave All – Remembering Our Fallen Heroes” event at New Hope Ministries in East Naples.  The emcee was Capt. Stanley …

In areas known for high depredation, such as Sand Dollar Island beach and on the main beaches of Marco Island, protected screens or cages are used to protect sea turtle nests, according to the …

My mother, the English major and newspaper editor, used to drill into us that the word “unique” cannot be qualified. There are no gradations – something is either unique or it’s not. Santa …

At a month shy of 96 years old, Eric Weldon is still long and lanky. In 1953, Weldon was the long arm of the law in Everglades City, busting moonshiners and housing them in the jail, located just …

With the turtle nesting season right around the corner, the Beach and Coastal Advisory Committee Chair, John Quinlan, recently visited Marco Island Academy. He wanted to show appreciation for their …

Volunteers gathered at South Beach on May 17 for the monthly beach cleanup! This was coordinated by the Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee and sponsored by the Marco Island Area …