The City of Marco Island Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Community Room at City Hall, 51 Bald Eagle Drive, to consider an ordinance that would …

This article, written by Thomas E. Dawson for Nautical Mile Magazine, is republished here with his permission. Mr. Dawson is a valued member of the United States Power and Sail Squadron, otherwise …

Marco Islanders traveling northbound on Collier Boulevard have recently observed significant changes near the Dolphin Car Wash. Each morning, construction workers can be seen clearing the property on …

During the Wednesday, December 17, Beach and Coastal Resources Advisory Committee meeting, committee members and city staff discussed amendments to regulate beach kiosks and other beach vendor …

In football terms, a three-and-out is the scourge of many coaches' careers. That means your offense is stopped on third down and you’re forced to punt. Ben Hammer, who learned on the Friday before …

Marco Island Police Chief Tracy Frazzano was presented an award at the last council meeting.     Naples Elks Lodge 2010 chairperson Denise Holmes was at the council meeting on December 8th to …

For Marco Islanders, the holiday season brings many of the same cherished traditions enjoyed by friends and family up north—just with a warmer, more tropical backdrop. From festive Christmas trees …

Over the past year, the Marco Police Department has responded to at least three separate incidents involving firearms that were left behind in city parks or buildings. The most recent case occurred …

To those who have wondered, “When is it going to be finished?” regarding the months-long reconstruction of the I-75/Collier Boulevard interchange, take heart. Plans call for the project to be …

The Naples Pier is getting closer to being rebuilt, and Marco will be seeing some of the effects. Specifically, county-owned land under the Jolley Bridge will be used as a temporary staging site for …

Now’s the time to save the date for the sixth annual Valentine’s Day Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony! This annual event is hosted by the Clerk of Courts office and officiated by the Clerk of the …

A non-electric, non-exhaustible, renewable light source that has its roots in the biodiversity of Marco area waters has been invented by a company with strong ties to the island: GRDG Science. The …

At the start of the November 17th City Council meeting, Pastor Scott Kerens of Marco Presbyterian led with the prayer and TBE’s Benjamin Paolini, a fifth grader, led the Pledge of Allegiance. The …

Beginning Friday night at 7:00pm on November 21st and continuing through  11:00pm on November 23rd, traffic patterns on North Collier Blvd will be changing to include  contraflow in the northbound …

As the federal government shut down stretches into its fifth week, volunteer members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) continue to serve their communities with unwavering dedication—even as national …

Marco Island Academy (MIA), Marco Island’s Public Charter High School, completed their beautiful new Academic building in 2021 and Sports Complex in 2022, and its stunning campus was completed with …

Attendees at the Neighborhood Informational Meeting (NIM) learned that Rose Marina management submitted a site development plan amendment, conditional use, variance, and boat dock extension to the …

For the last many years, the city of Marco Island has contributed to the holiday season by installing holiday decorations on light poles on Collier Blvd., running from the Jolley Bridge to East …

When Governor DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1622 into law on June 24, 2025, it didn’t make headlines across Florida’s Gulf Coast for nothing. The new measure rewrites how local governments handle …

The YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource  office for the 2,600 YMCAs across the country, proudly hosted its first-ever YMCA National  Pickleball Tournament this past weekend, drawing more …