The new Marco Island Code Enforcement boat has been on the water since August 27, 2026. “It was purchased by the City of Marco Island to help protect the Island’s water quality,” said Keith …

The City is conducting a Citizen Survey to gather feedback from the people who live, work, and do business in our community. The survey is open to full-time residents, part-time residents, and Marco …

The Board of Collier County Commissioners ended its plans for Everglades City Outpost, halting negotiations to acquire the 52-acre property after a 4-1 vote at its Sept. 22 meeting. Put into …

For past City Council Elections, Coastal Breeze News has conducted video interviews with the candidates to ask questions pertinent to the community. So to continue that tradition, these past few …

Homeowners are facing higher insurance premiums, housing costs, gas prices, and higher maintenance costs; so are cities and counties. Collier County is exposed to the same inflationary pressure on …

Collier County commissioners unanimously approved a private golf course on the 169-acre citrus grove off Sabal Palm Road Tuesday, but only after the developer agreed to remove 10 proposed guest …

Here is the Code Enforcement Magistrate Order- Sea Turtle Lighting Violations for August 25, 2026. Case No. 26-1307 - 960 Cape Marco DR (Cozumel Condominium Association) Section 54-144 Existing …

I am often asked to recommend my favorite safari. My first choice, by far, is Botswana. If the goal is an intimate, quiet safari, free from crowds, and being up close and personal with the “Big …

The Marco Island City Council voted Tuesday to continue a controversial rezoning of the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa to its October 19 meeting, after resort representatives asked for more …

In a split 3-2 vote, the Board of County Commissioners cut $5.2 million from the Conservation Collier fund on Thursday, the largest cut made during the approval of the $3.1 billion fiscal year 2027 …

On September 10, 2026, the Marco Island City Council, in partnership with the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce, recognized Ruth and Dennis McCann for their 34 years of dedicated service to the …

Collier County Sheriff’s Office announced the removal of 72 license plate readers from state roads over the next month, following the memorandum from Governor Ron DeSantis ordering all LPRs and …

Over 1 million recreational boats are registered in Florida; recent 2025 national statistics show Florida leading the nation in reported accidents and fatalities each year! Many fatalities may have …

A packed Marco Island City Council chamber remained filled past midnight Thursday as residents urged the council to slow down and examine unanswered questions surrounding cruise ship operations at …

The Board of Collier County Commissioners approved a tentative budget for the 2027 fiscal year, advancing the $3.17 billion budget for final public review later this month. During the BCC’s most …

Four officers of the Marco Island Police Department (MIPD) were 9/11 first responders 25 years ago. Officers Ray Leshinger, John Wallace, Anthony Ferraro, and Johnnie Rosario sat down and shared …

The Marco Island Planning Board approved plans Friday for a 45-unit condo hotel and 45-slip marina at the former Walker’s Cay property, clearing the way for the long-considered redevelopment of the …

I-75 will see a major expansion in the coming months, with the addition of three new express lanes and a complete resurfacing from Golden Gate Parkway to Alico Road in Lee County. According to …

Late last month, the Board of Collier County Commissioners approved $1 million to purchase 18 parcels of land across the county for Conservation Collier. To conserve ecologically important areas …

The Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is advising residents and local businesses to carefully inspect cash payments prior to acceptance after the Clerk’s Office received two …