Coastal Breeze News

Craig Woodward  It was like an episode from PBS’s popular TV show – History Detectives, a local historical item with a large mystery behind it. The item: a very rare envelope with a most unique cancellation showing it was postmarked at Malco Florida and mailed in 1890 to a St. Clair Whitman of Cedar Keys, Florida. “Malco” was the official name of the first post office established on Marco Island October 20, 1888 at the request of Capt. W.D. “Bill” Collier (the builder of the Old Marco Inn). Capt. Collier, when asked why the name was “Malco,” said the post ... Read More »

A brief ground-breaking ceremony will be held for the Collier & Davis Boulevards Road Widening Improvement Projects on Monday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m.  A tent will be set up on the grounds of 8770 Davis Boulevard, Naples. The tent location is near a building in the process of construction and across the street from Taco Bell.  (A diagram of the location is included at the end of this news release.) All are welcome to attend. County Manager Leo Ochs will preside over the event.  Speakers include District 5 Commissioner Jim Coletta, District 3 Commissioner Tom Henning, District 1 Commissioner ... Read More »

The Marco Island Police Department wants to work with you to make Halloween safe! We will have several extra Police Officers on duty during traditional trick or treat hours.  Additionally your Police Officers will be supported by Code Compliance Officers, Reserve & Auxiliary Police Officers, Police Volunteers as well as members of the Marco Police Foundation – Neighborhood Watch group. Please consider the following suggestions: • A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. • If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on ... Read More »