Marco Island News

Marco VFW prepares for Memorial Day ceremony

CAP plans fly-over.

• May 21, 2013

$600K South Beach renourishment project complete

Rebuilding five existing rock-erosion-control structures by Florida Marine Construction at a cost of $728,578 is progressing.

• May 21, 2013

Lely High honors top 100 achievers

Marco students prominent at recognition banquet.

• May 21, 2013

Marco Island City Council puts off action on a new $2.2 million community center

Marco Island City Council has decided to delay action until its July 15 meeting a decision on whether to build a new or partially new Mackle Park Community Center

• May 20, 2013

Capri rallies, raises $15,000 for restaurant worker

'Heidi's Night' benefits server stricken with brain cancer.

• May 17, 2013

Police to ticket cycling violators

Vow to make bicycling safer on Marco.

• May 20, 2013

Photos: Brilliant move as volunteers brandish brushes

Art League breaks away from dreary look with bright new paint job

• May 20, 2013

White Coat Notes: Health care reform, part II

Welcome to part two of my brief review of current issues in health care reform.

• May 20, 2013

New Marco restaurant has soft opening

Petit Soleil, affiliated with Bistro Soleil, is in the Shops of Olde Marco

• May 17, 2013

Marco Sailing Center poised for expansion

Rocky Cale is pleased with the Marco Island Community Sailing Center's physical growth over the last year and he's happy to show the improvements to the rest of the world.

• May 17, 2013

Beach clean-up Sunday at South Beach

All are welcome to participate.

• May 17, 2013

Summer-like conditions are forecast this weekend, increasing humidity

Rainy, summer-like conditions are forecast this weekend, with at least a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms between today and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Highs will be in the low 90s with lows in the low 70s. UV index numbers will be extreme, starting with 11 today.

• May 17, 2013

Cancer society seeks local volunteers for new study

300,000 men and women sought for 'landmark' research.

• May 17, 2013

Gov. Scott: Naples-Marco unemployment rate down 1.6 percent

Naples-Marco Island area has fourth lowest unemployment rate of all metro areas in the state.

• May 17, 2013

Contractor: New Mackle Park community center for $2.2 million in 9 months

Marco City Council to discuss new center at Monday night meeting.

• May 16, 2013

Marco's waterways committee reviewing seawall ordinances

Marco Island’s Waterways Advisory Committee is reviewing two of the city’s ordinances governing seawalls with an eye toward updating them.

• May 16, 2013

Capri fire board would welcome Marco proposal, vice chairman says

City of Marco studying whether to make proposal to manage Capri's fire business.

• May 16, 2013

Police blotter

Information provided by the Marco Island Police Department

• May 16, 2013

Donor opportunities available for Phase II enhancements at Veterans Memorial

Plans for a new Freedom Fountain and Flag Plaza to enhance the entrance to the Veterans Memorial at Veterans Community Park are under way.

• May 15, 2013

12-foot long, 100 pound python captured at Marco Island Water Plant

What started out as a normal workday for Mike Gee at the Marco Shores Wastewater Treatment Plant took a decidedly herpetological turn that saw him employing skills normally viewed on Animal Planet reality shows.

• May 14, 2013

Off the Hook Comedy Club plans move from Marco to Bonita Springs

Nightclub features nationally known comedians.

• May 14, 2013

Nutty fun at crazy Mad Hatter party

About 30 mothers and daughters get their literary groove on at Mackle Park

• May 13, 2013

Health care reform: What it means, how it could affect you

W ow, Marco! I woke up this morning to a beautiful spring day — cool and dry around 60 degrees. I must say, the folks up North still have plenty of reasons to be envious!

• May 12, 2013

Traffic alert: Barfield Bridge closed

Could last 2-3 weeks.

• May 13, 2013

Cat lovers invited to submit shots for glamour puss calendar

Every cat owner knows their pet is beyond compare, but Marco's For the Love of Cats organization is asking the question: 'Is your kitty purrfect?'

• May 12, 2013

Verona Walk performing arts center wins statewide award

The Performing Arts Center of Verona Walk wins the Trendsetter Award of Florida.

• May 12, 2013

New Marco Sailing Center invites public in for a look

Dominic Martin approached the Marco Island Community Sailing Center with an excited gleam in his eyes.

• May 11, 2013

Marco Island Optimist Club funds Camp Mackle Scholarship

• May 10, 2013

Capri fire district committee to discuss fire chief post

The Isles of Capri Fire Control District Advisory Committee will meet next week to discuss the district’s fire chief position.

• May 10, 2013

Driver sought in Collier County hit-and-run crash

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver accused of causing a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 41 north of Habitat Drive in Collier County today.

• May 10, 2013

Snake's alive! 12-foot long python captured at Marco Island Water Plant

What started out as a normal workday for Mike Gee at the Marco Shores Wastewater Treatment Plant took a decidedly herpetological turn that saw him employing skills normally viewed on Animal Planet reality shows.

• May 14, 2013

Montessori's rabbit back home after outside jaunt

When their school mascot disappeared two weeks ago, staff and students at the Island Montessori Academy thought they might never see Monte the bunny again.

• May 9, 2013

Annual letter carriers' 'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive is Saturday

The National Association of Letter Carriers is very proud to sponsor the 21st year of its the NALC Food Drive, the largest single-day food drive to help needy families fight hunger in America.

• May 9, 2013

Derby benefit raises $40,000

The mint juleps — and money — flowed at the Marco Island Brewery thanks to Talk Derby to Me VII.

• May 8, 2013

Council seeks consultant to help with city manager search

City may pay $20,000 to hire search firm.

• May 8, 2013

Police blotter

Information provided by Marco Island Police Department.

• May 8, 2013

Tickets available for first Marco Island Shakespeare Festival production

Marco Island soon will have its own Shakespeare festival, with its inaugural performance of 'Twelfth Night' set for Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m., at Marco Island Lutheran Church, 525 N. Collier Blvd.

• May 7, 2013

Dining out: Margarita's Mexican for summer

Family-run Marco restaurant joins others with specials for hot months.

• May 7, 2013

Collier Sheriff's deputies seek location of missing Goodland teen

Collier County Sheriff's Office deputies are looking for a 13-year-old Goodland girl who has run away from home.

• May 7, 2013

Lely High JROTC selects new leadership

Marco students participate in rigorous team-building exercises.

• May 6, 2013

City to study assuming control of Isles of Capri Fire District

East Naples fire district already has submitted a proposal to manage Capri's fire business.

• May 6, 2013

Health: Arthritis No. 1 cause of disability among Americans

Maintaining good overall underlying health can make a big difference.

• May 6, 2013

Last bingo games of season set Monday night at Jewish Congregation

Large pots of money yet to be won as 14th year comes to a close, organizers say.

• May 6, 2013

Police eye spate of car thefts

Four cars burgled in same area

• May 6, 2013

Marco organizations begin to distribute scholarships

Woman’s Club is the first to announce its student recipients

• May 3, 2013

Marco City Council to discuss Isles of Capri Fire District on Monday

Marco Island City Council intends to discuss possibly moving forward with investigating whether to take over managing the Isles of Capri Fire District.

• May 3, 2013

Marco Island Brewery hosts Talk Derby to Me Saturday

The annual Talk Derby to Me VII fundraiser offers local residents a televised view of the Kentucky Derby on multiple big screens while cheering on horses for charity and enjoying a large spread of food.

• May 3, 2013

Marco teen gears up for statewide pageant

Tatiana Dacruz is hoping for the Miss Florida Outstanding Teen title

• May 2, 2013

Marco Island Planning Board again rejects Progressive Auto's land use request

Business wants to store more than autos at its facility.

• May 3, 2013