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In 2004 the City Council made a decision to move forward with the undergrounding of overhead utility lines – a great deal of the existing utilities are already underground, and by completing this process the city hoped to both further protect the lines during the hurricanes that impact this area and to hide the lines from view. Full story »

Last week the Marco Island Fire Department coordinated a search and rescue effort after a plane crashed off the coast of Goodland, and fortunately all of the passengers and pilots of the aircraft survived with relatively minor injuries. Full story »

The City Council has asked a committee of residents to oversee a first-phase study on the benefits to electric users if the city were to buy the electric company. The study will help determine whether a purchase would be in the best interest of the community and if the that deserves further consideration. Full story »

Someone wrote: “Buying utility means poor service, power outages, higher rates.” This is a statement of assumptive conclusion based on opinion and not fact. There are many assumptions that this writer stated as fact that are simply not true. Full story »

There are always a number of issues under discussion on Marco Island that encourage discussion and engagement, and the issue of revenues to pay for needed city services is certainly important to all of us. Full story »

With Independence Day quickly approaching, past holidays spent at the Residents’ Beach come to mind. Full story »

It’s on our minds and we can’t live without it, but we can live with less of it. What is it? Gas, of course. The perfect solution to the gas and vacation quandary this summer is to stay put and enjoy what we have right here in our own backyard — our stunning beach! Full story »

Tract K — Where is it? What is it? Tract K is an 11.6 acre parcel of land located along the west side of Tigertail Court between Somerset and Century Drive. Full story »

The article from last week’s Marco Eagle was unfair and misleading. Marco Community Bank, is a strong supporter of the Marco Eagle and respects their editorial position. However, MCB was not given sufficient time to adequately respond, as well as communicate, our current financial position. Full story »

Henry David Thoreau, poet, writer, philosopher, once wrote, “One is not born into the world to do everything but to do something.” Contributing something to the City of Marco Island may not be too difficult. Now is a great opportunity for residents to become informed, get involved and take action by serving on an advisory committee. Full story »

How did Tigertail Beach become our main public access point to the beach on Marco Island? Why doesn’t Marco Island have public access walkways to the beach every half mile like Naples does? Every once in a while these questions pop up. Full story »

The Marco Island Civic Association will soon be mailing annual surveys to its members. While we cannot anticipate all issues that will arise during the year, the MICA Board of Directors stays abreast of topics within our city and county and compiles a list of pertinent questions to pose to the members. Full story »

I recently visited the newly opened Marco Island Recycling Center. It seems strange to say, but what a beauty it is! The center is located at 990 Chalmers Drive at the corner of Chalmers and East Elkcam Circle, across the street from its previous location. I have to say that for a center that essentially collects recyclables, it is immaculate and quite attractive. Full story »

At the Marco Island Residents’ Beach, MICA has attempted to make the property and facilities as handicapped-friendly as possible. Full story »

It was about 6:30 p.m., more than an hour before sunset. I was out running errands. “Should I head home to throw a load of laundry in the washer or should I throw caution to the wind and head to Residents’ Beach an hour early? Oh, what the heck, live a little,” I said to myself, so I drove toward the beach! Full story »