It was 40 years ago that a love affair began between a gentleman from the Bronx and a piece of property at 560 South Collier Boulevard on Marco Island. That property was a vacant lot when Mort Olshan …

Lunch with Friends hosted over 160 seniors on April 16 for its Easter Luncheon at the Marco Lutheran Church. Social networking was in full swing, and seasonal friends are saying their goodbyes till …

Though his topic couldn’t have been more topical, given the drama surrounding the Everglades City Airpark, museum manager Thomas Lockyear insists that his April 17 Thursday Talk program …

Marco Cruise Club members recently completed their third successful cruising event of the season, this time to the Middle Keys to Marlin Bay Marina and the Faro Blanco Marina and Resort located in …

Friends of Rookery Bay and the Art Program at Florida Gulf Coast University will host a ‘Wildlife and Wild Places in SWFL’ collaborative art reception Thursday, May 8 from 5:30–7:00 PM at The …

Longtime Marco Resident and active Marco Island Yacht Club (MIYC) member Pete Frazier stood front and center amongst his peers at the MIYC during the Friday evening ceremony, which is normally …

The YMCA of Collier County is inviting the community to its annual Healthy Kids Day, a free event dedicated to encouraging healthy kids, healthy families, and a healthy start to the summer season. …

What’s in your garage? On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry (ODBFP) honored its volunteers inside Steve Garske’s dream garage. Just like some of the cars in the Garske …

The IAS is proud to award two $1,000 scholarships for academic excellence, good citizenship, school involvement, and most importantly, commitment to their Italian family traditions and …

The Marco Island Brewery and the Marco Island Police Foundation, which began a 14-year tradition, saw the community come together once again to support the men and women in blue on Saturday, April …

Dozens and dozens of Marco Island Senior Softball League (MISSL) players, managers, coaches, umpires, volunteers, and leaders paid their respects to the late William “Buff” Morris during his …

Family Church is excited to continue its new event series, "Family Movie Nights." This family-friendly initiative aims to bring the community together through the magic of cinema, providing a safe …

American Student Assistance® (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures, today announced that the organization has awarded $17.7 million to …

This year, the Marco Island Shell Club awarded $20,000 to several deserving students dedicated to marine sciences and conservation and to younger students participating in Education Activities …

Supporting children is at the heart of Suncoast Credit Union’s generous community support. Since 1990, they have contributed more than $45 million to organizations and initiatives throughout …

The Marco Island Woman’s Club (MIWC) recently stepped into spring at their April luncheon. The tables at Naples Lakes Country Club displayed the springtime promise of new beginnings with Easter …

“Art” is a very broad term, and like love, a many-splendored thing.  The Marco Island Center for the Arts continues to go further and further in exploring various art forms, and last weekend …

Temperatures in the mid-80s greeted revelers at Veterans Community Park on Marco Island on Saturday, April 5, to celebrate 50 years of Marco’s favorite thrift shop with music, line dancing, and …

Marco Island Chamber of Commerce President William Morris today announced the formation of the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce Strategic Planning Committee. The creation of this committee was …

On Saturday Morning, May 10th, the San Marco Knights of Columbus will be hosting their 50th Annual Charity Golf Event at the spectacular Island Country Club on Marco Island. The Morning Shotgun start …