Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS) is celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog Month throughout October with its “Home for the Howl-idays” adoption promotion, featuring fee-waived adoptions for …

Pastor Jesse Wilson, Associate Pastor Craig Daniels and Pastor Gary Haug share duties in the Blessing of the Fleet in Everglades City on Saturday, October 3. This annual event, hosted by the Florida Stone Crabbers Association, supports the local crabbing and fishing community. Stone Crab Season opens October 15.

Members came dressed in their cowboy boots, hats, and country best for the September luncheon at the Hilton Resort Marco Island.  Speaker Helen Midney, Director of the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at …

Just Friends held their September Board meeting at the Y this month and enjoyed taking a tour of the new construction. The additional space will be an asset to our young folks AND our Senior …

In the month of August, IAS picked another Italian Eatery, Casa Cotzelli East in Naples, for their dine-around. Members and friends enjoyed a very enjoyable meal with friendship and lots of laughter. …

Pat Reese celebrated his 90th birthday at the famous Doc Ford’s Restaurant in Sanibel.  Pat, a Marco Island resident for 30 years, was very active in the start-up of Marco Island Senior …

This week Jews around the world are celebrating Sukkot, our Harvest Festival. This comes on the heels of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, and Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. In celebration of …

Members enjoyed the fun, fast-paced game of Left Right Center (LCR) at the August Luncheon, held at the Hilton Marco Island. It was an afternoon of fun and prizes as members played this highly …

Just Friends enjoyed an informative program this month with Casey Lucius, Marco Island’s City Manager. She presented an excellent overview of ongoing improvements planned for our city. She answered …

Members welcomed Brian MacNeel from the Crime Prevention Task Force for our July luncheon. Brian discussed vital and life-saving information, including identity theft, fraud scams, carjacking, and …

On July 15th, several members of Kiwanis Club of Marco Island assisted with serving dinner to campers and counselors at Camp Able. The delicious dinner was generously donated and prepared by Marco …

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 …

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, …

Members came dressed in their favorite hats for a Derby-themed luncheon at the Hilton Marco Island. Speaker Diane Shagott, a local milliner with ‘Hats to Di For,’ spoke on how to wear hats and …

Just Friends enjoyed their first luncheon at the Marco Island Yacht Club on May 13, celebrating the new venue with a champagne toast. It was hat day, and the ladies were decked out in gorgeous …

Marco Men’s Club held their annual mini golf outing at Marco Golf and Garden and it was a sold-out event. Golfers enjoyed lunch at La Tavolaafterward, and awards were presented. 

Seniors at Marco Island Academy recently celebrated Spirit Week with an “Anything But a Backpack Day.”  You could use any item to carry your books, pens, pencils, and personal items other …

While the season for the Italian American Society (IAS) is officially over with their last meeting April 1st until next November, their dine around for members and friends started up again for …

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.