Local Recreation

The decision is still out on whether Natalie Lahnan is a drill sergeant, but Marco Island Adventure Boot Camp draws unanimous support.

It is truly amazing that another “season” has come through our island and flown the coop already and that summer is upon us, as witnessed by our steamy, humid weather. Our thoughts at the Marco Island Civic Association and Residents’ ...

Summer time at the Y also means its Summer Day Camp time! Oh boy, I can hardly wait to get out there with my fellow campers and have a “Funtastic” summer. What was that, Oh, I’ve been told that the ...

Whether you ride an $8,000 racing bicycle or a fat-tired Schwinn, Sunday was a beautiful morning for a ride. Approximately 175 cyclists took advantage of the weather, joining in the first-ever Tour de Marco event. Not a race, the Tour ...

The Greater Marco Island Family YMCA holiday “camp” for kids was called “Blizzard Beach,” and Monday’s weather made the blizzard part of the name feel right at home. The camp was structured so that parents can drop their children off ...

Neither rain nor cold could stop the children participating in the Greater Marco Family YMCA’s Reindeer Dash Saturday morning.

Although a dreary, wet day, a record 262 runners met the challenge of the Marco Island hills in the 29th annual 5 Mile Hill Run on Saturday.

It could be worse. As Florida suffers through an early cold snap, many across the globe are doused in a blanket of snow and ice.

Marco residents packed Mackle Park on Saturday to celebrate Halloween early. The annual Halloween Spooktacular, which is organized by the city of Marco Island Parks and Recreation, attracted crowds of families and children. Many of them dressed in costume. “This ...

When told the YMCA is undertaking an extensive rebranding campaign, one question immediately pops into mind: Why? Why change the Y, when so many people know the name, and the organization’s many community programs are so well-received? The answer, said ...

There will be no travel soccer games on Marco Island.

No stone is going unturned as Marco Island City Council continues to seek budget cuts. This time the slice comes in the Parks & Recreation Department budget. Specifically, the City Racquet Center. Supervisor Bill Van Glabek’s full-time position is being ...

The Marco travel soccer ball is rolling. An important meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Mackle Park to determine the potential number of teams.

Alex Galiana, a strong supporter of youth programs, is the new recreation supervisor for the Marco Island Parks & Recreation Department.

This past week was certainly an adventure for the kids at Camp Mackle. The campers “journeyed” to Africa where they experienced every aspect of its diverse culture.