It’s alligator mating season and so not unusual to see one outside it’s normal range. Be diligent when walking your dog.

Naples Community Hospital (NCH) hosted an open house at the Marco Island Urgent Care Center on Tuesday, March 25, to commemorate 40 years of NCH serving Marco Island and to showcase its new urgent …

Have plans to get out on the water this spring? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds boaters to go slow and keep an eye out for manatees as the slow-moving mammals …

One of the oldest structures in Old Marco, the Dive Shop building, as it’s been known since 1998, will likely soon meet the wrecking ball. In its place? Parking - the desperately needed commodity …

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida has been busy with 101 wildlife admissions and 21 releases in just two weeks. Some wildlife patients that are currently in our …

Lely Presbyterian is not a super church in terms of the size of its membership. In that regard, they are middle-sized. What makes them a super church is their congregation and the love and support …

The United Church of Marco Island has designated its Easter Offering to support Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church, Pacific Palisades, California. The church was completely destroyed by the …

Mike Christoff has a lot of ideas, a lot of irons in the fire. You could call him a Renaissance man, although when a reporter did, he demurred.  Christoff has a number of current and former …

Friends of Tigertail hosted their second "Breakfast and Birds" presentation of the season on Saturday, March 15 and participants were delighted to learn about our feathered beach friends. Fran …

As the sun peeked over the horizon, a sweet-smelling smoke drifted through the Miccosukee Indian Village, mixing with prayers from Miccosukee Councilman Pete Osceola for a healthy, prosperous …

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, men gathered at Family Church for an evening filled with good food, great company, and an inspiring message. The event featured a Black Angus sirloin steak dinner, …

Lunch with Seniors held at the Marco Lutheran Church on March 19th had over 145 attendees eager to participate in a brain health discussion with Dr. Paul D. Nussbaum. Memory and memory function were …

Nesting season has begun for sea turtles along Florida’s beaches, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that both residents and visitors alike can …

When he stepped up to the lectern, respected Marco Island Realtor Marv Needles appeared to be taking a page from the popular comedy Caddyshack. As he started his presentation on Mackle-Built …

Supporters of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve gathered at the Marco Island JW Marriott for the annual Bash for the Bay on March 20, a celebration not only of Rookery Bay’s …

It was a festive St. Patrick’s Day at the Senior Center-Golden Gate. And an even bigger celebration happened in February when member Juanita Jerez celebrated her 98th birthday with her Center …

On Saturday, March 22nd, the Marco Island Academy National Honor Society members, led by adviser Zachary Wolfe, participated in a rewarding service project with Habitat for Humanity at Majestic Place …

The Marco Island Center for the Arts is thrilled to present Four Old Broads, a comedy filled with laughter, mystery, and a dash of sass, written by Leslie Kimball. This rollicking production runs …

It was a farewell celebration to remember at Newcomers March Luncheon at the Marco Island Hilton Beach Resort. Members danced and sang to the music provided by DJ Mike Rojek. 23 members are spinning …

Christopher Andrews of Marco Island caught a 25-and-a-half-inch redfish while fishing in the Marco Island Sportfishing Club's annual trout tournament.