This past week, as Marco Noontime Rotary celebrated its 60th anniversary, it installed a new president at its annual event aboard the Marco Princess. And outgoing president Sue Haviland presented …

Happy Hours for Hope are celebrations for a worthy cause. These monthly gatherings raise funds for Meals of Hope, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to eliminate hunger in Collier …

ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the acclaimed podcast known for its engaging and insightful conversations about creativity, culture, and human experience, has officially returned to its …

There wasn’t a frown in sight as the campers attending the City of Marco Island Parks and Rec Summer Camps formed their line for the special cookout lunch. For its fifth year in a row, the …

Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS) will implement updates to its stray hold process and weekend operating hours beginning June 15. These changes are designed to better support lost pets, …

Fun was seen, felt, and had at the Family Kick-Off event at Capri Christian Church on Sunday afternoon in Isles of Capri. This now annual event is the pre-party to a unique week-long evening …

Mango season in Southwest Florida typically runs through October, with the early local varieties ripening on the tree as early as May. Peak season for most of the local mangos occurs during the …

When you first meet Barbara Evans, you'll be struck by how much energy she channels into her petite five-foot frame. Her journey to where she is today is remarkable, and her enthusiasm is instantly …

It was early January 2021. On our ride back to Marco Island from her routine checkup at Moffitt in Tampa, my wife Janice was on her phone checking messages, looking through Facebook, and updating …

What better way to enjoy the dog days of summer than getting a dog companion!Go to the Domestic Animal Services website for all the details on what’s needed for adoption. In the meantime, check …

through the Collier Community Foundation to prevent homelessness. Under the “Community Lifeline to At-Risk and Homeless Older Women” project, Baker Senior Center Naples partners with Collier …

“Our mission to give back to the local community by supporting organizations that make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. The Foundation is proud to provide Our Daily Bread Food Pantry …

The Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance club will hold an “orchid tips” meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Thursday, June 18 at the Naples Conference Center, 1455 Pine Ridge Road. Club members will discuss …

United Church of Marco Island welcomes Rev. Rich Kirschner as guest preacher on Sunday, June 14, as part of the church’s inspiring summer sermon series, “Underdogs of the Bible.” Rev. …

A new entrant into the Naples restaurant scene debuted last week. Adoré Bar and Cucina, an Italian fine dining establishment owned and operated by an Albanian family, opened for business in the …

Rotary Club of Marco Island - Noontime welcomed its newest member, Brittany Richards. Brittany's family moved to Florida when she was a young girl. She has been working since age 13 and writing …

While he lay in his hospital bed in the burn unit at Tampa General Hospital after a grill explosion on April 28 that burned 30 percent of his body, Bailey Richards, 26, is leaning on his faith, …

Lily Tessarzik, Marco Island Academy 2025 high school graduate, packed up all her belongings to begin her education at the Florida State University (FSU) campus in Florence, Italy. Her story did not …

Thirty-four Members and friends of the Italian American Society (IAS) of Marco Island continued their summer “Dine Around” with a special time at Taco and Tequila Cantina recently. They were …

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America were a tragedy so profound that they inspired passengers aboard a hijacked airplane to fight back, compelled first responders to rush into …