It is no secret that the moment you step outside, an instant pit stain takes over your shirt. We can all collectively agree—well, let us hope so—that this summer has been one of the hottest Marco …

Two lightning-sparked wildfires have burned over 17,000 acres in Everglades National Park over the weekend, forcing the emergency closure of the popular Shark Valley Area for over a day as crews …

For one unforgettable week this summer, Marco Island and the surrounding community once again demonstrated what can happen when people come together with generosity, compassion, and a shared …

It was all about history for the Senior Luncheon on August 19, held at the Marco Lutheran Church with about 120 guests attending. The popular lunch was sponsored by Tish and Rene Champagne on behalf …

It is impossible to miss the banyan tree due to their size and unique features. On Marco, we have a handful left and most of them are located on the bigger lots in South Barfield and Caxambas Drive. …

The Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) has been recognized by the Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) with a first place gold award and second place silver award in the SEMC Publications …

Members of the Marco Island Noontime Rotary held their Thursday luncheon last week at Avow in Naples, where Rotarians learned about the wide range of hospice, palliative care, grief support and …

Avow has been awarded a generous grant of $182,500 from the Naples Children Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, to strengthen and expand Avow Kids, the organization's nationally …

Fostering Success has received a $415,000 grant from the Naples Children Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival. The grant will directly support the organization’s Academic …

MDR Your Brain Health Matters, your source for brain health information in Southwest Florida, will host its first monthly Memory Café on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the …

Friends of Big Cypress invites you to a special day hosted by Clyde and Niki Butcher at their Big Cypress Gallery. Discover the wonders of the swamp with guided walks, engaging educational booths, …

Sgt. Karen Eggleston-Negron of the Collier County Sheriff's Office is one of the nation's first officers to complete the L.E.A.D. Community Prevention Officer (CPO) program, helping pioneer an …

On behalf of the United Church of Marco Island and the Bargain Basket, the Missions Committee awarded a grant in the amount of $5,000 for Valerie's House, supporting its mission in Naples, …

What happens when a group of longtime friends gets together for a little wine, a little gossip, and a chance to reconnect? In Ladies Night, just about everything. Arts Center Theatre will present …

Marco Island’s Sunrise Rotary continued its Wake Up to Rotary Speaker Series with a recent presentation by Steve Popper, founder and CEO of Meals of Hope. Meals of Hope started in 2007 when …

With the heat of summer in full force, finding places for your little ones to play, be engaged, and learn something – all while in the AC - can sometimes be a challenge! The Collier County Public …

The Arlington of Naples was honored to host a special Faith-Based Roundtable Luncheon: Celebrating 10 Years of Distinction, bringing together local clergy and faith leaders from across the Greater …

It’s not always easy to keep a garden in constant bloom during Florida’s hottest months. One day the plants look great and the next, they are looking parched and drooping, and you can’t always …

Keep Collier Beautiful (KCB) invites Collier County residents to volunteer for the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event will run from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at …

The students of Collier County Public Schools went back to school on August 11, and for most of them, they were not quite ready to say goodbye to summer! So how about celebrating with a …