A group of eager youngsters got a jump on a sweet upcoming spring holiday at the Bunny Hoppin' Easter Event. Held recently at East Naples Community Park, the event saw the kids enjoy crafts, games …

Students of all ages have their art showing at the Marco Island Center for the Arts. The Student Exhibit, running from April 7 to April 29, features pieces by both adult students and Marco Island …

Beata Karpisiak has been coming to Marco Island for the past six and a half years. Her two main hobbies have been fishing and using her metal detector. Rough waters kept her from fishing offshore one …

The End of Smart Diplomacy   One of the early targets of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).  Established in …

United Church of Marco Island held a solemn ceremony on Thursday, April 4th, to recognize members of the Marco community for their heroic actions during their time in service to their nation and to …

We celebrated our fifth annual Burrow Buddies Day event to celebrate two important and state-threatened species living on Marco Island - Gopher Tortoises and Burrowing Owls! This year, we …

It looks like Chris Dayett has a hit musical on his hands. That much was clear the moment the last line was delivered, the last note sung. The sell-out crowd erupted with applause and leapt to their …

The Grand Ole Opry came to the Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee on Sunday. The performers on the fourth annual Southland Bluegrass Music Festival outdoor stage included bluegrass royalty, Grammy …

Throughout Collier County - from Marco Island to Naples and out to the Everglades - people began creative works to honor the earth early this April. Earth Day is a worldwide celebration on …

The Marco Men's Club members enjoyed a delightful Spring Fling at the Glades Country Club on April 5. A delicious buffet was served, New York Rhythm entertained and a grand time was had by …

Marco Cruise Club members recently participated in their annual catch and release MCC fishing tournament. It was a beautiful morning. They met at Red "2" near Tripod Key at 9:00 AM, then split up and …

The Marco Island Center for the Arts announces an exciting lineup of spring and summer productions at its Arts Center Theatre. From comedy to improv to unforgettable performances, there is something …

The volunteers, caregivers, and medical personnel working to combat PSP face a dilemma that groups raising money for cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s don’t face – awareness.  Many, even …

This Philadelphia family started coming to Marco when Hurricane Ian destroyed their condo on Sanibel. Their 84-year-old patriarch is an avid sheller and had a rare find in the 10,000 Islands–a …

The Marco Cruise Club Grill Masters and members were all aboard this year for their Annual Procopio Steak Cook out held at Sara zen Park known for its many amenities, including the largest Chickee …

Greater Naples Leadership (GNL) has named Vincent A. Keeys, Masters Class XXV, as the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award in recognition of his significant contributions to civic and …

The Hideaway Beach Tax District Board met on March 20, and among the items on the agenda was an update on the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Restoration.  The board took time to recognize …

The 35th Annual Easter Sunrise Service on the Beach will be held Sunday, April 20 at 7:00 AM at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, 400 S. Collier Boulevard, Marco Island. Beginning over 35 …

The United Church of Marco Island will hold an Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 19 at 4:30 pm in Disseler Hall. The service will focus on key scripture passages that narrate the story of faith leading …

Once again, Collier County society flocked to Naples Botanical Garden, with the women wearing extravagant “fascinators” for the annual Hats in the Garden fundraiser on Friday, March 28. This year …