Commentary by Donna Fiala: Get ready for big 'event' in case it comes

Although it's a little late to begin preparing for hurricane season, it is my time to prepare. More

Guest opinion: Beach Advisory Committee monitoring cleanup issues

The city of Marco Island's Beach Advisory Committee is a group of seven individuals appointed by our local councilmen for a term of two years. More

Letter: Fair and equitable

Since we became a city, many city decisions have not been fair or equitable. Let me explain one issue regarding the STRP. More

Open letter to Marco Island Academy from Russ Colombo

My attempts to visit your office at the Esplanade have been unsuccessful, so I revert to this open letter to express a concern: More

Letter: If you build it, they will use it

One fact in the history of Marco Island is that high-rise development, commercial and residential, outpaced single-family residential development for many years and is partly to blame for the expansion of our waste-water treatment plant in 2005. More

Christopher Wissing is 'miracle' Marco boy who defied medical odds

Tears are nothing new to Carol Wissing and her husband, Robin, but these days the tears are born of pride, not sorrow. More

Pint-sized pirouetters

Walk into "Ms. Natalie" Strafford's dance studio during a summer camp session and it's quite clear that the priority is fun and not strictly about technique. More

Meditation group meets to find peace, tranquility

Do you find yourself feeling stressed from the rush and worries of day-to-day living, sometimes feeling disconnected? More

Marco kids' camps

Marco Island's special summer enrichment programs are designed to last most of the summer. More

Marco Kid's Corner: YMCA signs up kids for basketball

The Greater Marco Family YMCA is registering boys and girls ages 4-6 for Little Tykes Basketball & Fitness. More

Opera Naples stars to sing Puccini at Casa Mia Sunday

Opera lovers who also happen to love fine food have the opportunity to indulge in both Aug. 1 at Casa Mia Italian Steakhouse on First Avenue at Marco Lake. More

'Peter Pan' brings together families

The cast of "Peter Pan" charmed the audience with swords flying through the air, crocodiles slithering down the aisle, pirates in colorful bandannas, Capt. Hook charging around the stage and lovely Wendy. More

Duncan Wheeler is grateful music can be his living

Originally a garage band drummer who couldn't play guitar and thought he couldn't sing, popular Marco Island entertainer Duncan Wheeler says he's blessed to earn a living playing guitar and singing. More

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Camp Mackle visits Africa this week

To continue on the summer’s adventure of cultural exploration, this is Africa Week for Camp Mackle campers. More

Off the Hook welcomes hot actor-comedian Eddie Griffin

Eddie Griffin is sure to feel right at home when he appears at Marco Island's Off the Hook Comedy Club this week. More

Capri man finds remains of bygone road culvert

The Isles of Capri is not a single island, but a cluster of four smaller isles connected by land bridges installed in the late 1950s by developer "Doc" Loach. More

A close-up look at a school from the early 1900s

Last week, we wrote about a one-room Marco village school on Marco Island from the perspective of the teacher, Mary Samuel. More

Italian Deli offers flavor of New York

A taste of New York is redolent in each recipe and morsel found at the Italian Deli and Market. More

Quinoa and mango salad great summer eating

Hot summer days compel me to consider salads for supper. More

Marriott worker depends on 3-wheel bicycle to get around island

If you've spent any time at all along the hotel/time-sharing/high-rise condo district on Marco Island, it's a safe bet you've seen Bob Vainisi riding his three-wheel bicycle on the Collier Boulevard shared-use path. More

Coming down stretch, think with your head

I am sure there have been times when you have played a golf tournament and you have been leading or close to the lead. More

Temptation

"I generally avoid temptation, unless I can't resist it." More