On Thursday December 19, 2024 The United Church of Marco Island Pastor Ed Brandt presented a check for $10,000 to American Legion Post 404 to purchase and dedicate a bench at the Vietnam Veterans …

For most of us, some of the most memorable highlights of life happen when going on vacation to a foreign country. And it makes total sense: for a moment, you no longer have to worry about work every …

Members of Marco Men’s Club enjoyed their annual Christmas luncheon at Naples Lakes Country Club. Rosetta Stone entertained and Santa stopped by to help pass out gifts. Peggy and Bruce Dahlquist …

  “Honoring Our Elders” is the theme for the third annual Indigenous Arts and Music Festival (IAMF) set for February 6-8 on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. The event will take …

It’s that time of the year when the Lunch with Friends seniors celebrate the holidays at the Marco Lutheran Church. This year, over 170 seniors attended lunch in their festive greens, reds, and …

United Church of Marco Island’s new pastor, Ed Brandt, is an all-in guy. As a retired Brigadier General in the Army National Guard who was the Deputy Chief of Chaplains, he likes to make things …

Marco beaches turn into a nesting habitat for female loggerhead sea turtles during Sea Turtle Season from May 1st to October 31st, and according to UF/IFAS Sea Grant, only one out of 1,000 sea …

This is the first in a series about the crisis of affordable housing in Collier County and the solutions.  Oxygen tubes dangled from his face toward a box on his hip as he held two black trash …

Gabb, the leading provider of safe tech for kids, celebrated their 2nd “Kid CEO for the Day” by handing the reins of the company to 9-year-old Nova Evenson, an aspiring leader from Naples, …

Registration is open for Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s 21st annual Festival of Birds. This year’s festival kicks off on January 16 with a keynote presentation and reception by world-renowned …

FC Naples coach Matt “Gaffa” Poland is building his team. Having recently announced the first three player signings, on Thursday the team announced an agreement with another key player – …

Thirty-two members of the Italian American Society participated in the 2024 Christmas Parade and had so much fun. For some members, they now need to ride in the carts instead of walking the …

Finn Kolosso of Marco Island, channeling his inner Buddy the Elf, and Ellie Richett met Santa at Pelican Bend Restaurant on Isles of Capri last week. Buddy was seen at the Christmas Island Style Tree …

Ryan Sullivan and Jordan Kraley have created a unique niche in the over-saturated world of digital content by keeping things local. That approach is at the heart of their podcast, “Good Morning …

Coastal Breeze News is pleased to assist with your holiday shopping by compiling a weekly Gift Guide. Support your local Marco Island businesses while checking off gifts on your lists. Naughty or …

“We are doing two things all at once – the scheduled maintenance and the recovery and restoration from Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricanes Helene and Milton,” reported Mohammed Dabees, Senior …

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida had quite the surprise when it admitted two bobcats recently. Two snakes and two foxes were also admitted the same week. In all, …

Hurricanes Debby, Irma, Ian, Helene and Milton are “five good reasons” the Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted “Working with Nature: Nature-Based and Hybrid Solutions for Resilient …

Just Friends enjoyed a festive afternoon at their holiday luncheon at CJ’s on the Bay. Most ladies were adorned in Christmas attire, which added joy and merriment to the occasion! Five birthday …

For this article, we will focus on bromeliads that are ideal for holiday decoration and gift giving: Neoregelia Bromeliads and Guzmania Bromeliads. Neoregelia bromeliads are simply stunning! When …