When Arne Sandberg was deciding on whether to contribute to the Marco Y’s new Healthy Living Center, currently $2 million short of its fundraising goal of $8.5 million, his mind drifted back to his …

Smiles and sunshine, two things you can find on the beach every morning. Whether it is tourists experiencing what the shore has to offer, children splashing amongst the incoming surf, or locals in …

Marco Island is often described as a success story–an expertly planned coastal city that emerged in the 1960s and grew into one of the most desirable places to live in Southwest Florida. And …

Snap Crackle and Pop Art is open for viewing at the Marco Island Center for the Arts through June 23, 2026. It features works by Holly Manneck, David Horton, and Lee Horton, with Abel Garcia and Gil …

The large wrap-around tropical mural grabs your attention as you walk around the high hills of Caxambas Drive in Marco’s Estates area. According to homeowner Harriette Tax, she was tired of looking …

The first two sea turtle nests on Collier County beaches were reported; one by the Collier County Sea Turtle Protection Team on Barefoot Beach and the other by the Conservancy of SW Florida on …

From May 1st to October 31st, Marco Island beaches turn into a very important habitat for female loggerhead sea turtles. According to FWC, “the loggerhead sea turtle is the most common sea …

Outgoing Just Friends President Trish Pease hosted a thank you dinner at her house for her outgoing board. Each lady also received a fun bag.  

The skies over Tampa Bay were already buzzing on the morning of March 28 — helicopters hovering over powerboat races churning white wakes across the harbor, air traffic controllers juggling a …

A 25-gallon Handroanthus impetiginosus (Tabebuia impetiginosa), also known as a purple or pink trumpet tree, was planted at Calusa Park on April 24 to honor National Arbor Day, with members of the …

The search for meaning in one’s life and how that quest can lead to satisfaction was laid out with sensitivity and a generous dose of humor in the Sisbarro Acting Studio’s recent production of …

As Marco Island has grown over the years and businesses come and go, in a cozy strip off of North Collier Boulevard sits Joe’s Barbershop, nestled between other local establishments. A …

After a visit to the doctor, Leebe Fish owner, Paul Bertell, was told that his liver was having issues. This is an all-too-common problem for many people, as so much of our food is filled with …

Newcomers welcomed the new Executive Board for 2026-27 and recognized its past presidents. Ann Burton will be the incoming President of Newcomers. The annual installation ceremony was held during …

Twice a year, the Italian American Society (IAS) donates to Laces of Love, a Charitable Foundation that has been providing new shoes for kids in need from Collier and Lee Counties for over 20 years. …

Over 75 volunteers met at the South Beach entrance for a beach cleanup on April 11 and picked up more than 175 pounds of trash. A big thanks to the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce, a beach …

The Marco Island Civic Association (MICA) yesterday announced the launch of a major community initiative designating 2026 as “The Year of Clean Water on Marco Island.” The initiative calls on …

More than 40 members of the Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron gathered for their monthly dinner meeting — and this one had a little bit of everything: important public safety insights, plenty of …

A mention of haute couture can conjure images of Chanel, Dior, Prada, Armani, and other high-fashion luminaries and Rome, Milan, Paris, New York, and other exotic locales that are home to fashion …

Just Friends began their 2026-2027 year on April 8 at CJ’s on the Bay with new president Ann Sepe taking the reins and introducing Just Friends legacy members. Annalisa Sawick from …