As we prepare to celebrate July 4th and the 250th anniversary of America’s Independence, we symbolize our celebration with the colors red, white and blue! Red stands for courage, blue for …

Don PodanyDon Podany was barely 21 years old as he stood in a line, after landing in Korea, when an officer came up and said that he was to be a medic. He did not have any medical experience beyond …

Newcomers members welcomed Hilles Hughes from Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) for their June luncheon. Hilles is the Community Engagement and Philanthropy Specialist and shared information on …

Heading to the shore this holiday weekend? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) shares the reminder that nesting season is still underway for sea turtles, shorebirds, seabirds …

A collaborative effort between the Marco Island Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee, local wildlife experts, and City Public Works staff has resulted in new measures aimed at protecting …

Marco’s beach is beginning to reflect the height of sea turtle season, dotted with caged sea turtle nests. Just underneath the warm sand, tiny sea turtles inside their fragile eggshells are …

Some 120 seniors gathered at the Marco Island Lutheran Church on June 17 for the ever-popular Lunch with Friends. And though the number of guests in June was slightly down from the normal season …

The words of Christy Bailey touch an object in my heart. I use the word “object” because I don’t really know what that object is. It is something that is there with a presence that cannot be …

Raised in Amboy, Illinois, Molly learned the value of hard work early by helping with her family’s businesses and helping to care for her grandmother’s dairy farm. Those experiences, along with …

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 …

Just Friends welcomed summer and enjoyed a delightful afternoon at the Marco Island Yacht Club. Five ladies received birthday roses and John Riley, Director of Development YMCA of Collier County, …

It is mid-June and the peak of sea turtles coming ashore to nest! As you walk the beach, you will observe more and more posted and caged nests. Each posted nest contains a bright yellow signage …

It was a hot and humid morning, and the mosquitoes were very active as some 20 beach cleanup volunteers gathered at South Beach at 8:00 AM on June 13th for a monthly cleanup. A big thanks to our …

For Jim and Linda Bolonda, planning for the future has always been a way of life. Over the course of their 62-year marriage, the couple navigated 13 moves, built successful careers, raised a …

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 …

The call from the nursing home came on Saturday morning: “Your mom is at end of life. You may now come and have an in-room visit.” I got in my car and started the seven-hour drive to her …

Did you know that female sea turtles always return to the same beach where they were born?  Research on sea turtles has shown that female sea turtles are able to return to the same area and …

A quick trip to the Naples Botanical Garden during the summer brings the abundance of the tropics up close. On one overcast Friday morning, a group from Marco took in an immersive tropical experience …

Scuba Marco is bearing witness to ancient Roman philosopher Seneca’s sage observation that “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.” After 28 years in the historic Olde …

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 …