With another successful season of Marco Island Senior Softball in the books, the league wanted to take this opportunity to recognize the contributions of the many people and organizations who helped …

It was a red letter day for Marco Island Academy coach Doug Hill on Thursday, April 10. In their first-ever district tournament game, the fourth-seed Rays came away with an impressive 10-4 home win …

The Marco Island Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the 11th Annual Golf Tournament, a yearly fundraiser event that will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Island Country Club in Marco …

The number one comment I’ve heard over my 60 years of playing golf is: “I just want to be consistent.”  But when we really break it down, achieving consistent results in golf is nearly …

One of the areas that many visitors to our island comment on regularly centers around how active our residents appear to be, regardless of age, and their positive outlook on life. That was on full …

Storylines for the final week of the double elimination tournament of the Marco Island Senior Softball League included championship wins by Salty Dog and Snook Inn to claim tournament titles in the …

Too often, golf instruction focuses on positional teaching - an approach rooted in rigid methodology rather than real-world results. But history has shown us that some of the greatest players in the …

Storylines for the second week of the double elimination tournament of the Marco Island Senior Softball League included victories by Salty Dog and Snook Inn to remain unbeaten in the tournament, and …

Three Lely High School senior girls were recognized Friday, March 21, 2025, at their last home game. Jeezline Marcelin, Ashlyn Ferrell, and Maggie Poling all contributed to a big win over Palmetto …

The USOP National Pickleball Center announces the launch of its Weekly Youth Pickleball Clinics, held every Saturday and Sunday at East Naples Community Park, 3520 Thomasson Drive. These clinics …

Storylines for the first week of the double-elimination tournament of the Marco Island Senior Softball League included several upsets in both the Island and Marco Divisions. In the Island Division, …

Your short game - shots from 50 to 75 yards - often determines your score. If we break down the numbers, it’s clear where most of your practice time should be spent. Consider these greens in …

The wait is over. The dream has become reality. The season, the first ever, has begun.  On Saturday evening, FC Naples, the area’s first professional soccer team and the first professional …

Every once in a while a Marco Island Academy team captures magic in a bottle at the Jane Watt Sports Complex. Friday night, March 7, was one of those nights as the Rays’ fledgling girls lacrosse …

Stepping Up to The Plate - On Saturday, March 8, 2025, two teams of women-only senior softball players gathered at the Winterberry Athletic field for a “friendly” game, representing the …

The most decisive shot in tennis is the serve. It begins every point for better or worse. It either puts you in an offensive position to leverage the point or allows your opponent a launching pad …

The YMCA of Collier County hosted its 35th Annual “Love of the Y” Tennis Tournament on Valentine’s Day weekend, bringing together tennis enthusiasts from across the area for some friendly …

The flop shot is one we see on weekend TV but rarely at country clubs or local courses. Ever. That’s because it is scary to execute with grave penalties for even the slightest mistake. However, …

Storylines for week eight in the Marco Island Senior Softball League included Verdi’s extending their lead to two games over Dolphin Tiki and Nacho Mama’s in the Island Division. In the Marco …

Storylines for week seven in the Marco Island Senior Softball League included Verdi’s continuing to cling to a one-game lead, now over Dolphin Tiki, in the Island Division. In the Marco Division, …