Three weeks ago, on March 4, Marco Dementia Respite (MDR) held a fundraising gala at Hideaway Beach Club. Sunday night, the group was back at it, throwing a second gala event, this time at the Island …

The nine graduates of the recent US Sailing Level One Sailing Instructor Training at the Marco Yacht Club have a unique distinction. They represent 81-year-old Rocky Cale’s last hurrah at the …

The Fill the Boat Food Drive entered its fourth year on March 21st with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGAux) of Marco Island partnering with Marco’s Winn-Dixie to fill a 21-foot boat with food …

The sun-drenched fields of Marco Island came alive on Saturday, March 22nd, as seven teams across two age brackets converged for the Classic Jamboree. As the clock struck 9:00 AM, the air buzzed with …

Marco Cruise Club Members recently completed the second of two cruising events of this season. The first being in February to the Pink Shell Marina Resort located in North Fort Myers. The second to …

A passion for the world’s oldest competitive game has been shared by many residents of our community. Whether they live full-time or part-time on our island, the love of bocce ball continues among …

The Marco Island Center for the Arts welcomed back author G. Bradley Davis on March 19th to discuss his newest book, Makin’ Waves. As in his previous appearance from last year’s book talk, all …

More than $525,000 was raised at the 14th annual Great Futures Gala and Youth of the Year Awards event supporting Boys and Girls Club’s mission to empower all young people, especially those who …

On January 30-31, 2025, Leadership Day arrived at Marco Island Charter Middle School,  and it was an extravagant experience for many visitors and students. “A leader is one who knows the way, …

On Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Marco Island Library, the Marco Island Shell Club welcomed Dr. Jeffrey Schmid, an Environmental Research Monitor at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to talk about …

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s 2025 Magic Under the Mangroves Gala raised more than $1.7 million to support its environmental science, policy, education and wildlife rehabilitation …

Marco Island Historical Society’s new curator of collections, Heather Otis, out did herself with her first exhibit, focusing on the homes that were designed and built for Marco Island by the Mackle …

Lights, Camera, Action! This was the theme for the largest juried flower show in Southwest Florida, a National Garden Club (NGC) standard flower show presented by the Naples Garden Club March 14-15. …

The YMCA of Collier County announces the Country Style Sneaker Ball, featuring a performance by the Ben Allen Band, to raise funds for early learning scholarships. The event will be held on …

The Marco Island Chamber of Commerce had the distinct honor of celebrating Collier Seawall & Dock’s 20th Anniversary of serving the Marco Island community. The presence of the Chamber …

Last week the Marco Sportfishing Club held their annual "Baiting Beauties" fishing tournament. Female entrants could choose one day from Monday, March 3rd to Saturday, March 8th, to fish for up to …

For the Love of Cats, a non-profit rescue organization committed to saving the lives of cats and kittens in Collier County is hosting its first annual ‘Purrs and Paddles’ Pickleball Tournament on …

It was a night to remember. That’s what Marco Dementia Respite is all about, remembering for those who no longer can, and remembering, honoring, and mitigating the endless, wearying, and often …

Kiwanis Club of Marco Island is all about the kids! Our mission to improve the world, one child and one community at a time has us raising funds for our many projects. Each year we recognize and …

St. Patrick’s Day was the theme for the March Meeting of the Marco Island Woman’s Club (MIWC) as we celebrated Women’s History Month. MIWC President Maureen Chodaba welcomed members and guests …