Marco Island News

Rotary clubs, Kiwanis finalize plans for Seafood Festival

Expanded hours March 24-25, starring the Landsharks.

Hundreds watch off-beat Goodland Boat Parade

You wouldn’t have thought it was mid-winter Saturday in Goodland as toasty weather blessed the annual boat parade.

• Feb. 18, 2012

Pet-friendly Mango's a family affair

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner – now with a sushi bar.

• Feb. 21, 2012

John Armstrong Jr. funeral set for Wednesday in North Palm Beach

A funeral service for John David Armstrong Jr., 34, a former fire inspector with the Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22, in North Palm Beach.

• Feb. 21, 2012

Journalist Neil Pascoe dies at 67

Neil Pascoe, 67, passed away in his sleep at his house on Marco Island on Feb. 1.

• Feb. 21, 2012

Thousands home in on Kiwanis car show

Hats and sunscreen took the place of hoodies and cover-ups Saturday as Mother Nature turned up the heat at the annual Kiwanis Car Show.

• Feb. 20, 2012

Area firefighters pay tribute to long-time Marco fireman

Firefighters from around the region paid their respects to Jerry Adams, 61, who died Feb. 15.

• Feb. 20, 2012

GOooH City Council candidate workshops set Tuesday, Wednesday

The Get Out of Our House organization will hold a City Council candidate selection workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, and Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Keller Williams Education Center, 709 N. Bald Eagle.

• Feb. 20, 2012

March of Dimes March for Babies fundraiser set Feb. 25

Students, cancer survivor Marva Sutt promote benefit at Tigertail.

• Feb. 15, 2012

Boaters and dog survive Marco boat explosion

Two men and a dog escaped injury around noon Friday when their boat caught fire off Cape Marco on Marco Island.

• Feb. 17, 2012

Jewish Congregation marks anniversary

This year marks the 30th year since JCMI was founded.

• Feb. 15, 2012

City seeks volunteer members for new Utility Advisory Committee

The Marco Island City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the Utility Advisory Committee.

• Feb. 17, 2012

Residents love Driftwood Landing ladfyfish tourney

Driftwood Landing is a small partnership efficiency unit motel located on the business island of the Isles of Capri.

• Feb. 15, 2012

Fire inspector's death not believed suspicious

Police do not suspect foul play in the death of former Marco fire inspector John Armstrong, 34, and are awaiting the results of a toxicology report in their investigations.

• Feb. 16, 2012

Two new eaglets hatch at sanctuary

Once again, Paleo and Calusa (dubbed last May by Tommie Barfield fifth-grade students) have two new eaglets in their nest.

• Feb. 15, 2012

Bringing Lincoln to life

One of the world’s foremost authorities on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln will be on Marco on Feb. 25 to present a lecture on the country’s 16th president.

• Feb. 15, 2012

Central America sojourn arduous, but exhilarating

Traveling the “route of the Maya” through El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize is an arduous but exhilarating adventure.

• Feb. 15, 2012

Chilly party in the park

An inaugural party in the park with responsibilities shared by the Sunrise Rotary Club and the city’s parks and recreation department turned out to be a success over the weekend, despite the proliferation of hoodies, scarves and such clothing to counteract the chill.

• Feb. 15, 2012

Auxiliary commodore completes training

Walter Jaskiewicz of Marco Island, 7th district commodore of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, recently graduated from the Coast Guard Commandants’ Performance Excellence Criteria held at the Clearwater Coast Guard Air Station.

• Feb. 15, 2012

Buddy Day memorable for Immokalee kids

Again this year, more than 125 little buddies stepped off the bus to experience a magical few hours with Hideaway Beach residents they would call their big buddies.

• Feb. 15, 2012

Car show coming Feb. 19

Muscle cars, modern marvels and classics from a bygone era will be on show at the annual Kiwanis Club Car Show Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Marco Healthcare Center grounds.

• Feb. 13, 2012

Strudel's the thing at Evi's

Baker finds niche at farmers market.

• Feb. 13, 2012

Men serve the women during Capri's Sweetheart Banquet

Big highlight of the night: a huge salad bar.

• Feb. 13, 2012

Auditions start Wednesday for new Island Players' show 'Queen of Bingo!'

The Island Players will hold open auditions for their April show, "The Queen of Bingo!" on Wednesday, Feb. 15, and Monday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. on the second floor of Centennial Bank, 615 E. Elkcam Circle.

• Feb. 13, 2012

Cold start will give way to warmer week

Southwest Florida is coming out of a very cold spell with temperatures dipping into the upper 30s throughout the area.

• Feb. 13, 2012