Patchington is proud to partner with our local Mary Kay Representatives to fundraise for the Mary Kay Ash Foundation working to find cures for cancers affecting women and to eradicate domestic …

Fr. Chuck Ruoff got introduced to the iconic Marco Island Men’s Senior Softball League and its players when he first arrived here at San Marco Catholic church five years ago. Former league …

Bill Cross’ life was in a good place 12 years ago. At age 50, he’d achieved what most view as trappings of success. His business was thriving, a home on the 10th green made for convenient …

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, …

These preliminary numbers were provided by FWC as of August 31, 2026: Loggerheads have reached a preliminary 136,972 nests statewide as of August 31, already exceeding the previous annual record …

On Saturday, September 19, the Cub Scout pack on Marco Island did their part to keep Marco beautiful by doing a beach cleanup on South Beach. Way to go Scouts!!

Nearly a dozen police cars and a fire truck were parked out front of the Keller Williams Realty offices on Saturday, with smoke billowing from the front of the building on Friday. Anyone passing by …

Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS) is celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog Month throughout October with its “Home for the Howl-idays” adoption promotion, featuring fee-waived adoptions for …

Pastor Jesse Wilson, Associate Pastor Craig Daniels and Pastor Gary Haug share duties in the Blessing of the Fleet in Everglades City on Saturday, October 3. This annual event, hosted by the Florida Stone Crabbers Association, supports the local crabbing and fishing community. Stone Crab Season opens October 15.

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is expanding its cancer program through the recruitment of specialized physicians, the addition of new clinical services and the continued expansion of an integrated …

Members came dressed in their cowboy boots, hats, and country best for the September luncheon at the Hilton Resort Marco Island.  Speaker Helen Midney, Director of the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at …

Grief is a journey no one should have to walk alone. Beginning Monday, October 5, Marco Lutheran Church will offer GriefShare, a supportive program designed to help individuals who are grieving the …

Kids growing up on Marco Island in the 1970s were all too familiar with sandspurs. They were everywhere. But chances are many of today's Marco Islanders have never experienced the pain of stepping on …

“I would like to volunteer, but where do I start?”  In my last column, I talked about loneliness and some simple ways we can get ourselves out of the house, meet people, and hopefully feel a …

On Marco Island, four green sea turtles nested, but one nest did not hatch as it was below the escarpment. Last week, two nests hatched, according to Marco’s Sea Turtle Monitoring Team, and one …

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 …

This October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society is encouraging Southwest Florida residents to do more than wear pink. Through education, screening, fundraising, and …

The first ever art show for 95-year-old artist Sally McBride took place at The Watermark on September 19, proving that it is never too late to make a dream become reality. From a humble hobby …

It has been a little over one year since Michele O’Gorman opened her own spa, Evolutionary Aesthetics, in the Shops of Olde Marco. Whether it is expanding her retail boutique within the spa, …