The YMCA of Collier County is thrilled to invite the community to its annual Golden Gala, a prestigious event celebrating its commitment to strengthening the community. This year's Gala, co-chaired …

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) members from the Marco Island Senior Squadron are taking their mission readiness to new heights through specialized aerial photography training. This program equips volunteers …

The world music-nuevo flamenco-new age project Terra Guitarra will bring their dynamic sound to the Marco Island Center for the Arts on January 23, 2025, at 5:30 PM as part of the center’s Musical …

Controversial topics that spark sharply divided opinions and passionate disagreements are indeed plentiful today. What’s in short supply are public forums dedicated to promoting understanding …

Marco Island Historical Society presents an evening with artist Paul Arsenault on Wednesday, January 15, at 6 p.m. in the Rose History Auditorium at 180 South Heathwood Drive. Arsenault will talk …

Ron McClay of Our Daily Bread Food Pantry (ODBFP),along with volunteers and staff from Winn Dixie, were busy loading up a pantry truck with a very special cargo. On Friday, December 20th, 1,200 …

The 37th Annual Boat Parade took place on the chilly night of December 21st, where temperatures dipped into the 50s, creating a true winter holiday feeling.   This year’s parade saw much …

When you’re a writer and photographer for the Coastal Breeze News you’re exposed to so many facets of the community. As they say, every picture tells a story. But just to make sure, we’ve …

Kiwanis Club of Marco Island closed out a busy December with their dinner meeting held at Marco Presbyterian Church. Sixteen members and guests enjoyed a delicious potluck dinner,  a very …

Members of the Marco Island Men’s Club, along with their wives and significant others took advantage of some spectacular weather early in December by going on a luxury motor coach trip up to …

Naples Woman's Club (NWC) has generously donated $7,000 to The Immokalee Foundation to purchase two new smartboards for daily classroom use.  A smartboard is an interactive whiteboard that allows …

The Naples Young Marines from Naples, Florida was one of 35Young Marines units throughout the United States who traveled to Hawaii this past week to participate in the remembrance ceremonies of …

MCC members and guests boarded The Princess in high spirits. It was a beautiful night for a holiday cruise. The Princess left the dock draped with hundreds of white lights from her bow to her …

The 2024 winning business is Ciao Bella Ristorante Italiano at 1000 N. Collier.   On December 20, Marco Island Christmas House and Business Decorating Committee Chairman Dave …

Mission: To provide comprehensive information regarding services and resources that affect the quality of life of older adults and their caregivers in Collier County, empowering them to maintain …

On December 19th, Santa made its fourth annual Santa Stop for families and children at Marco Lake Drive. This is very special for organizers Allyson Richards and Al’s Pals partnering with Marco …

Homeowners Stu and Betsy Reese accepted their awards as the winners of the 2024, 31st Annual House Decorating Contest from Committee Chairman Dave Rice and the Christmas House Decorating …

The Top 10 House Decorating Finalists, Previous Winners, and “Worth Seeing” addresses are as follows. The public is invited to visit and enjoy the beauty and originality of the decorated …

Pups and pawparents were decked out for the ever-popular Christmas Island Style event - the Canine Costume Parade! The furry friends were festively decked out and graced the walkway with costumes and …

Marco Dementia Respite (MDR) held their second annual holiday luncheon on December 13 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. This was a chance for MDR’s ‘clients,’ those dealing with Alzheimer’s …