Leadership Day at Tommie Barfield Elementary (TBE) is a big event. From the moment you enter the parking lot you’re welcomed by a school official guiding you to your parking space. As you wait in …

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Magic Under the Mangroves was celebrated under a sophisticated tent on the grounds of the Conservancy Nature Center on March 6. The event featured a meet and …

We’re excited to mark 40 years of NCH care on Marco Island with a special event later this month. We invite the whole community to an open house, where you can hear about our new, expanded …

The cows have been coming home to Immokalee - a place that means “your home” in the local indigenous language - for a very long time.  The Immokalee Cattle Drive and Jamboree brought …

Beach-nesting birds have begun their breeding season along Florida's coasts. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species, as they must avoid human disturbance, storms, …

Dan Collardey sold the lucky winning ticket to the grand prize to the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce Jackpot Soiree. The grand prize of $10,000 was awarded to the winners Amy and Nathan Moret.  …

The Sunset Melodies Music Series continues to redefine live entertainment on Marco Island, as the February 20 concert exceeded all expectations with an electrifying night of music, luxury …

On August 12, 2024, Marco Island Charter Middle School was ready to provide something awesome that all students can benefit from and that is how they opened their brand new STEAM lab, ready for all …

Marco Cruise Club Members arrived for their Marco picnic with arms full of homemade appetizers, salads, grilled sausages, peppers and onions, and desserts to share. The food was great and the …

The Marco Island Center for the Arts is pleased to announce two exciting upcoming performances in its Musical Interludes series. On March 20, 2025, at 5:30 PM, the series will feature the versatile …

Recognizing that accidental injuries and other health and safety issues require a coordinated approach, 50 child-serving nonprofit, government service, and business providers joined efforts in 2010 …

It was a picture-perfect day for the RC Laser national championship and defending champion Barr Batzer was again too tough for the field as he defended his 2024 win. It was Batzer’s third national …

The sixth presentation of the Murder Mystery Series was presented in a two-act play written and directed by local author, Bonnie Bozzo on Friday, February 28. “Death at the Dude Ranch” …

For Bob Sakuta, art has always been a passion project.  Bob’s eye for art is as unique as his business back in Michigan: to design and create precise parts for aerospace and cars. As an …

Our Lighthouse Team shines bright and guides our students and school to success. The Lighthouse Team is a designated group of student leaders that make important decisions about our school. The team …

The amazing thing is slavery is happening today, in 2025, and all around us in our own community. We tend to think of slavery or human trafficking as something from long ago or taking place in …

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, around 7:00 AM, a beach walker found a dead sea turtle south of the Winterberry Beach Access. I got the call and immediately directed the beach walker to call the FWC …

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Kiwanis 5K Walk/Run started with a trifecta of perfect weather, perfect location, and the perfect distance for a fun family run. The race started from the parking lot …

While they might not have matched the Beatlemania of the 1960s, the Liverpool Legends left their audience wanting for more  Saturday night at the Veterans’ Park bandshell. At least one concertgoer …

Nature takes center stage at the Marco Island Center for the Arts La Petite Galerie with Jo-Ann Sanborn’s collection of landscape paintings titled, “The Way I See It.” “Landscape painting …