On October 16th, the Right Club of South Collier County (RCSCC) welcomed Dave Walsh to speak on Florida as a Solar Superpower: Is it a Bright Future or a Burning Failure? Walsh is the former CEO of …

A new hurricane king and queen were crowned at the Men’s Club Hurricane Ball at the Glades Country Club on October 17, 2025. Outgoing king and queen Ed and Cindy Crane crowned Joe Varano and …

This week, Marco Noontime Rotary celebrated its October "Students of the Month" event at its meeting. The members were very impressed with the students' presentations, their scholastic and athletic …

It was a German celebration at the October Just Friends luncheon. Some ladies wore German dirndls! Pamela Larkin Caruso and Summer Pliskow from the Naples Players provided the program. 

The Charity Knitters of Marco Island donated 113 blankets on September 25, 2025, to Vitas Health Care. They administer to gravely ill Veterans and others in dire need. The Charity Knitters meet every …

When the O’Regan family looks at the photograph of Sean O'Regan holding the Coconut Bowl trophy over his head, surrounded by his teammates, it brings back happy memories. O’Regan had just thrown …

When you visit the Museum of the Everglades, you are invariably greeted by an amiable bearded gentleman named Matthew Anderson. Anderson isn’t quiet, but he’s not extroverted. He's helpful and …

Newcomers discovered the fascinating world of Florida’s coastal birdlife in September. Speaker Derek Salge from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection spoke on conservation efforts to …

Lying up high in the JW Marriott overlooking Caxambas Pass, the last inlet on the west coast of Florida, Thomas slept through the alarms and wake-up calls. The turquoise green waves lapping on the …

This month, "Just Friends" enjoyed a program with author Renee Rosen, who wrote "Let's call her Barbie." We learned about the history of the toy company called Mattel and how the Barbie doll came to …

The Italian American Society felt the need to include our year-round members with some sort of monthly gathering and came up with Dine Around. Ann Sepe, who runs this continuing event, picks a …

The Harry Chapin Food Bank of SWFL hosted a seminar on the hidden sugars found in our food and beverages at the Collier Senior Center-Golden Gate on August 20. 

It was ‘Murder at Gatsby’s Gala’ for the Newcomer’s August luncheon at the Hilton Marco Island.  Members came dressed in character in their finest 1920s attire, then became detectives …

This year, Just Friends celebrates the food and people from around the world with the help of CJ's on the Bay. For August, guests wore Asian attire and enjoyed an Asian inspired lunch. Helen …

The rain didn’t keep everyone away from the Coffee with the City Manager on August 8th! Residents had the chance to meet with City Manager Mike McNees and Assistant City Manager Casey Lucius to ask …

The Marco Island Parks and Recreation Department brought the 2025 Summer Camp Season to a close last Friday with help from the men and women of the Marco Bocce League. As they have for the last …

The Goodland flag is a tip-off on what this small fishing village is all about. It was designed by local resident and graphic artist, Sherri Morrison. It depicts two large-sized bass, a mangrove …

Even though the regular season won't start until November, a large group of IAS members and friends are getting together for dinner once a month to taste some of the finer dining with specials …

July’s luncheon at the Hilton Marco Island celebrated a Wellness Event with connection, care and community! Local vendors from Massage Therapy, Hair Consultations, Acupuncturists and more, came …

This is  a 43” African pompano caught off of Marco Island this past June – one that certainly didn’t get away!