It was the last Saturday of September around 8:30 AM and five members of the Calusa Garden Club’s butterfly “warriors” were “busier than bees in a flower farm” at the Calusa Park Butterfly …

The Artisan Market of Naples at 8793 Tamiami Trail East in the St. Andrews Plaza has quickly become the place to be since its grand opening on Friday, September 4. With an ideal location nestled …

Marco Island’s Sunrise Rotary continued its “Wake Up to Rotary Speaker Series” with a recent presentation by Emmy Award winning director and producer Steven Feldman. Feldman’s career …

This summer our mom Sara started her own bakery business. Last summer we helped our poppa Brian on his boat catching crabs and fish and wrote about our experiences with BTM Seafood (remember BTM for …

Photography has been an animating force in the life of Joel Gewirtz since, as he puts it, “I was a kid.” Since then, the 87-year-old has taken tens of thousands of photos, applying an artistic …

Restaurant Row has a new addition to its line-up: ‘Another Broken Egg Cafe! Bringing ‘uncompromising, southern-inspired culinary innovation and craveably delicious dishes’ to the table. …

The big memorial unveiling on Marco Island was not the only 9/11 commemoration in the area. At Elks Lodge 2010 on the East Trail in Naples, members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks …

Marco Island Noontime Rotary members got a firsthand look at the YMCA of Collier County-South Campus recently, touring its facilities and learning how the ongoing expansion will broaden programs for …

The International Coastal Clean-up was initiated 40 years ago by two women in Texas working for the Center for Environmental Education, the precursor of the Ocean Conservancy. In the 1986 inaugural …

For decades, our preschool has served Marco Island families, originally opening as Mother's Morning Out. While our name has changed to My Marco Academy, our heart for children and families remains …

The September Lunch with Friends (LWF) hosted 110 seniors at the Marco Lutheran Church. Nancy Kot, of Our Daily Bread Pantry, welcomed several new folks and was thrilled to have them join the group. …

World War II Army veteran Alfon Larson doesn’t talk much anymore. But the Purple Heart recipient, who was wounded three times during the Battle of Okinawa, still has a sparkle in his eyes when …

It’s Colorful and Bold at Art @ City Hall Exhibit through January 2027. On display are 21 pieces of art from nine participating local artists, including three new exhibitors. An open house is …

Film lovers in Marco Island will join over 100,000 film enthusiasts around the world during the week of Sept 24 - Oct 4 when the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screens at Marco Island …

Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island established and maintains its orchid, bromeliad, and shade plant garden at Leigh Plummer Park on Barfield Drive. On September 12, 2026, Marco Island resident Cindy …

The Florida Stone Crabbers Association (FLSCA) invites the community to come together for the Blessing of the Fleet, a special event honoring the men and women of Florida’s commercial fishing …

Marco Island Rotary Club Sunrise is excited to announce Donald J. Grandmaison, known as DJ by most, has become its newest member. DJ became familiar with Sunrise Rotary through his work as Vice …

School has been in session for a little over one month now, and as the students at Marco Island Charter Middle School (MICMS) wrap up their day, newly appointed principal Dr. Scott Nicklas could be …

Chris Sullivan from RE/MAX Alliance Group has sold the Belize Grand Penthouse 2506, representing the buyers in this landmark transaction. Although this is the largest penthouse residence to date, …

September is one of the slowest months for businesses on the island, but on Saturday, the Snook Inn saw a full house, as dozens of fishers and their families showed up to support the Marco Island …